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    Mama Ruth's Pizza Shop

    4.3 (14 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    I've driven by this place for years, wondering how the pizza was at this small shop in the tiny town of Gilcrest. They managed to stay in business, so I figured their pizza must either be handy for the locals or is really good, so I finally gave them a try. They are a very no-frills type of pizza place. They have seating but you order at a counter though they will bring your pizza out to you when it is ready. Sodas are available from a fountain or in bottles. The pizza arrived in about twelve minutes, and from the first bite, I was thrilled I made the trip. The cheese was tasty, the sauce and sausage wonderful, but what really impressed me was the crust. I like thin, cracker-type crusts and this was one of the thinner crusts I've found in all of Colorado. It was crispy, but still held the cheese, sauce and sausage without collapsing. I inhaled the pizza, it was wonderful. Too often surprises are bad ones; this place was excellent and I will definitely return.

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    Elaine P.

    What a find! If you're on Hwy 85 and hungry this is a perfect stop! Pizza with green chili was soo good. Wings were perfectly seasoned.

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    What I love most about living in a small town is how great our food places are. Love the Pizza rolls !

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    Just stopped here for a pizza to go due to other positive reviews. Looks and smells delicious. I love traditional pizza places like this.

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    Great selection of sauces and rubs. Colton was working the front counter and he was very…read moreprofessional and helpful. If all the employees are of his caliber, the hiring manager deserves a raise along with Colton. Food arrived hot and was delicious. Very little wait time. This first time customer will definitely return.

    Rarely have I been driven to anger over a take-out order. I worked in almost every manner of…read morerestaurant or bar over the course of 20 years. friends remain in the industry. They are, each and every one of them, pros who take the field seriously. But, if I were to offer a kernel of advice to any of them, it would be this... "Never hire a kid named David who professes to be the GM of the Wing Shack in Loveland." I came in in a hurry, hoping to get a dozen wings. The gentleman who seemed to be running the staff of three or four up-sold me on 25 wings and fries for $25. He even offered to throw in a drink. Very kind of him. Much appreciated. I bought the wings and waited for 15 minutes or so, politely thanked the gentleman who brought them out to me and drove 15 minutes home. When I arrived, I found that the wings were boneless, not what I ordered, the sauces were incorrect, the sauce that was supposed to be on the wings was off the sauce that was supposed to be off the wings and on the side was on the wings. The carrots and celery that I paid an up-charge for were nowhere to be found. First world problems. But, pretty indicative of sloppy work. No one double checked that order. No one really paid attention to the order. Funny because the Manager and I had a big conversation about the sauces, etc. pre order. He talked a lot. In retrospect, It seems he was way more interested in what he was saying than what I was saying. I called establishment to let them know they got my order wrong. I did not have time to go back. I was not seeking anything for free. After working in the service industry for a long time myself, I don't really subscribe to that methodology. I just thought they should know. I managed to get the first part of "what was wrong" out before the gentleman who took my order "David", interrupted me. "I specifically remember you saying boneless wings." I kind of chuckled to myself and explained to David that I've never ordered boneless wings nor would I. David then proceeded to tell me to "be quiet and let him talk." He told me that he was doing me a favor by listening to me and I was trying to help. I began to feel a little more than a little irritated and a scoche uncomfortable at the same time. The fervor with which the gentleman told me that it was actually my fault was annoying. "I specifically remember that you ordered boneless wings. I remember you saying it." I remember thinking it was odd that the same gentleman had given me a card with his name written on it. I told him earlier that I appreciated his friendly approach and he seemed heartened by it. He asked me to write him a positive review after he gave me a free fountain drink. I fully intended on giving him a positive review at the time, fountain drink non-withstanding. David initially seemed well intended and enthusiastic. I went to a table and waited. The wait time was reasonable. I should've checked the food after he brought it out. That was my fault. I didn't even mind that much when the order was completely wrong. Although, to spend over $30 for a single fast food meal seems a little beyond the pale. And, then for it to be completely wrong is legitimately disappointing. I didn't eat it. Two undressed onto of chicken without sauce with some kind of chili sauce in the side and more brown knots slathered in wing sauce. No veggies. Lame. But, these things happen. I called and said that my order was wrong and began the list. I got to item one. "David" began to speak over me with a lengthy explanation as to why I received processed lumps of chicken instead of wings. I had only told him about one of the things that went wrong. Would I have to listen to a lengthy, defensive diatribe about each misstep he made when taking my order? lately, I've encountered a number of people his age that should not be in customer service. Their egos are often seemingly more important than what they are selling, who they are selling it to and what they have on their mind that day. David took the opportunity to say, "I AM the manager. I took your order. I can tell that I am older than you are so it is funny that you are talking about people "my age." David wasn't being clever, noting that my anger seemed immature. Nope, despite my white beard and crows feet, he clocked me as a kid in my 20's. David was not paying attention. David, when you screw-up, the solution will never call for you to reiterate, "just trying to help the customer out." You're being a kid. A kid who has been taught that as long as you speak in a polite sing-song, you don't have to pay attention to anyone or anything, other than yourself. There is another wing joint across the street. They are a chain. I try to support local business. But, I can't be bothered if you can't. Wing shack owes me $26 and David owes me $6. But I'd pay $50 not to have to deal with that greasy den of ineptitude ever again.

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