View Full Version : Your top 3 frozen pizza brands?
MizzouRah
12-07-2006, 06:44 PM
1. TJ's
2. Mama Lucia's
3. Totino's
TJ's only comes around for fund raisers and we buy around 10 at a time. There is no equal frozen pizza according to my wife and I.
Way down the list is #2 Mama Lucia and then it's one of the cheapest frozen pizza's you can buy - Totino's - but they are quite good for the solo dinner.
timmae
12-07-2006, 06:45 PM
ok...
1. Home Run Inn
2. Tombstone
3. there is no 3...
KevinNU7
12-07-2006, 06:49 PM
Supermarket store brand. If you are going to buy frozen pizza might as well buy the cheapest stuff. I prefer cheese and then I'll add my own toppings.
MizzouRah
12-07-2006, 06:50 PM
Never heard of Home Run Inn, but I just went to their website and I'm getting hungry again.
BigDPW
12-07-2006, 06:52 PM
1. Freschetta Brick Oven Style (Pepperoni)
2. California Pizza Kitchen (BBQ Chicken)
3. Totino's (this is what I grew up on but I rarely eat it now)
JonInMiddleGA
12-07-2006, 06:52 PM
1) Totinos -- best cheapo pizza I've found
2) Kroger -- Not nearly as good as #1, but tolerable
3) Mr. P's -- Decent, except there's some sort of weird little seed like things mixed in with the toppings.
CU Tiger
12-07-2006, 06:52 PM
I agree 100% on the Totino's.
Cook that sucka right on the oven rack (no pan) crust gets all nice and crispy and hard to beat...
2) Mr. Ps /G&W...same pizza seen under 2 names
3) maybe once a year we'll o the "premium" frozen pizza thing, they are all bout equal...but Ill say tombstone, just cuz...
Lathum
12-07-2006, 06:53 PM
I am a big fan of red baron
cartman
12-07-2006, 06:56 PM
TJ's only comes around for fund raisers and we buy around 10 at a time. There is no equal frozen pizza according to my wife and I.
According to their website, there are a few stores around STL that sell them.
Ironhead
12-07-2006, 06:56 PM
1. California Pizza Kitchen
2. New York Tony's Pizza Slicey...thingy... (okay, I don't remember the name - it is a local brand)
3. Various - haven't found any other brand that stands out yet
cartman
12-07-2006, 06:57 PM
I like the DiGiorno thin crust pizzas.
cougarfreak
12-07-2006, 07:09 PM
I go to a little italian restaurant in St. Louis (about a 700 mile round trip for me) and pick up 30-40 frozen pizzas at a time. I call ahead and they freeze them up for me. It's the cheese. Restaurant is called Cusanelli's. My mom and dad grew up in St. Louis, and did the same thing after moving to NKY.
MizzouRah
12-07-2006, 07:22 PM
According to their website, there are a few stores around STL that sell them.
You are the BEST! I'm going to that meat store in St. Peters tomorrow. :D
General Mike
12-07-2006, 07:28 PM
I don't particularly buy frozen pizza that much, but one of those companies that makes the frozen pizza kit's are pretty good.
INDalltheway
12-07-2006, 07:34 PM
1. DiGiorno (rising crust)
2. Jacks
3. Freschetta
Lathum
12-07-2006, 07:51 PM
I go to a little italian restaurant in St. Louis (about a 700 mile round trip for me) and pick up 30-40 frozen pizzas at a time. I call ahead and they freeze them up for me. It's the cheese. Restaurant is called Cusanelli's. My mom and dad grew up in St. Louis, and did the same thing after moving to NKY.
Is that the only purpose for the trip?
Neuqua
12-07-2006, 07:54 PM
mmm... Totino's.....
cougarfreak
12-07-2006, 07:58 PM
Is that the only purpose for the trip?
Sometimes. I have family there, but about 1/2 the time I just go, pick up the pizza, and then drive home.
k0ruptr
12-07-2006, 08:03 PM
Totino's
Digiorno
Wild Mikes
This so could've been a Mt. Rushmore
panerd
12-07-2006, 08:12 PM
Sometimes. I have family there, but about 1/2 the time I just go, pick up the pizza, and then drive home.
We need to work out some sort of deal if that is the only purpose of your trip.
As far as the pizza goes I have to also vote for Tontino's. While a Tombstone or DiGorno's might be a little bigger and tastier you are comparing $4.99/$5.99 sale prices to our local Save-a-lot Totinos that are $0.99. I did find a really good Brick Oven style pizza (it might have been the one that was mentioned earlier in the thread) that was half price and really good, but I can't see paying $6/$7 for a forzen pizza if it wasn't on sale.
Lathum
12-07-2006, 08:55 PM
Sometimes. I have family there, but about 1/2 the time I just go, pick up the pizza, and then drive home.
I gotta be honest I find that really strange yet oddly cool, I'm very conflicted.
cthomer5000
12-07-2006, 09:12 PM
Supermarket store brand. If you are going to buy frozen pizza might as well buy the cheapest stuff. I prefer cheese and then I'll add my own toppings.
I've actually tried basically every single variety and I swear the Shop Rite store brand is actually the best of the plain varieties. DiGirono has a couple solid varieties as well though.
Izulde
12-07-2006, 09:18 PM
For me, frozen pizza brands have a tendency to be cyclical in terms of how good/bad they are.
Right now it's
1. DiGornio's
2. Jack's
3. No third
Kodos
12-07-2006, 09:30 PM
I am a big fan of red baron
Just discovered that myself. Really good pizza, and not too pricey.:)
cougarfreak
12-07-2006, 09:31 PM
I gotta be honest I find that really strange yet oddly cool, I'm very conflicted.
If you like pizza, and you had this stuff..........you'd understand. :)
Lathum
12-07-2006, 09:45 PM
If you like pizza, and you had this stuff..........you'd understand. :)
well I am just over the boarder from you, we may have to work a deal out :)
Logan
12-07-2006, 09:48 PM
I'm not trying to crap on something that people enjoy, but is the frozen pizza thing a product of not having good fresh pizza in the area? Not wanting to leave the house? Price issue? Enlighten me please.
1) Freschetta Brick Oven Style
2) Red Baron
3) none, really
I'm not trying to crap on something that people enjoy, but is the frozen pizza thing a product of not having good fresh pizza in the area? Not wanting to leave the house? Price issue? Enlighten me please.
All of the above.
MylesKnight
12-07-2006, 11:58 PM
Totino's Combination Style with a little Texas Pete or Louisiana's on top.. Mmmmmm, mmmmm.. Nice reminder of my HS/College Days right there.
DiGiorno's and The Baron would be the other two mentionables for me.
Lorena
12-08-2006, 12:03 AM
Totino's is some good stuff, as is DiGiorno's
mauchow
12-08-2006, 12:09 AM
Home Run is good stuff.
JimmyWint
12-08-2006, 06:36 AM
1)Orvs - I think it may be a local brand, but they have good spicy sauce.
2)Tombstone
Can't go wrong with Tombstone.
-Cork
condors
12-08-2006, 08:28 AM
wow i guess i am the only one who likes stoffers, but i always snack on ellios get it bulk and its cheap
CamEdwards
12-08-2006, 11:37 AM
I wandered in here thinking I'd be the only one singing the praises of Totino's. It's the perfect bachelor food. In fact, Elaine's going out of town this weekend... I should go pick some up today.
Mustang
12-08-2006, 11:46 AM
1. Palermo Ultra Thin
2. DiGiorno
3. Tombstone
Obviously I prefer pizza at our pizza place but, given that our typical bill there is $20 it is cheaper at times to just do the frozen thing...
I can understand the driving 700 miles to pickup pizzas. If I had a Round Table pizza place within 700 miles I'm sure I'd do the same thing.. I used to love that place when I was out west.
B & B
12-08-2006, 12:09 PM
1. Palermo
Finally, we have a winner.
PackerFanatic
12-08-2006, 01:05 PM
Haven't heard of half of these...
1. Orv's
2. Tombstone
3. Jacks
stevew
12-08-2006, 01:28 PM
I'll vote for Tony's. Not the best, mind you, but good for the price. And on the upper shelf I like DiGornio and Freschetta about equally.
PackerFanatic
12-08-2006, 01:49 PM
Ah yes, Freschetta is great, just a little more expensive than I'd want to pay for frozen pizza. I can sometimes get 6 for $10 of Orv's and that is a steal
MizzouRah
12-08-2006, 01:51 PM
I'm not trying to crap on something that people enjoy, but is the frozen pizza thing a product of not having good fresh pizza in the area? Not wanting to leave the house? Price issue? Enlighten me please.
1. Kids
2. Price
3. Eat a TJ's pizza and you'll see
albionmoonlight
12-08-2006, 02:12 PM
Totinos is also the perfect size for one serving. It's like they had NASA measure it or something.
As for why to eat frozen pizza . . . cheap, easy, and filling.
Coffee Warlord
12-08-2006, 02:13 PM
Home Run Inn
Jacks
Tombstone
Craptacular
12-08-2006, 03:34 PM
1. Palermo Ultra Thin
Finally, we have a winner.
Palermo's plant is next door to the Falk complex that exploded in Milwaukee the other day. It cracked some of their walls, knocked down parts of some ceilings, but didn't appear to do any serious damage. One news report said Palermo took in a bunch of Falk's employees and fed them pizza, while letting Falk employees use their offices and phones.
Karlifornia
12-08-2006, 06:41 PM
Totino's
Tombstone
Cali Pizza Kitchen
I really can't stand Freschetta, I mean, it tastes okay, but for some reason they never cook right in my oven. The crust will be burned, and the middle will still be doughy. I end up cutting it, turning the middle parts outside, and cooking it longer. I must be doing something wrong.
Emiliano
12-09-2006, 09:00 AM
I love this thread.
It's like being in little Italy. :D
Warhammer
12-09-2006, 10:02 AM
Red Baron
Red Baron
Red Baron
Easy Mac
12-09-2006, 12:09 PM
I'll third the Mr. P's and G&W's. When I was in high school my parents would have like a freezer full for me. They were easy to throw in the microwave and eat in like 10 seconds. Good if you just need your stomach to shut up.
Glengoyne
12-09-2006, 12:10 PM
Totinos is also the perfect size for one serving. It's like they had NASA measure it or something....
Why is it again that I can't honor a post like this by nominating it for a QOTM?
Julio Riddols
12-09-2006, 05:26 PM
Home Run Inn has cheese on it the likes of which no other frozen pizza can compare to.
Tony's is a solo pizza, but usually the price is right and the sauce is a major plus in my opinion.
Thirdly, Totinos pizza ROLLS. To hell with the frozen pizzas, give me the rolls all damn day.
FBPro
12-10-2006, 03:29 PM
I like the DiGiorno thin crust pizzas.
No doubt.
ISiddiqui
12-10-2006, 03:39 PM
1. DiGiorno's
2. Tombstone
3. Freschetta's
MizzouRah
12-10-2006, 05:23 PM
4 Totinos for $5 today at Wally world. Gotta love it!
GrantDawg
12-11-2006, 05:32 AM
If you ever had a Schwan's frozen pizza, you'd never go back to anything in the grocery store. They own Redbaron, Tony's, and Freschetta's, but the ones sold off the truck are much, much better.
Axxon
12-14-2006, 08:11 PM
I decided to let the Totino's people know about this thread mainly because, I too, love Totino's and it's a staple food for me. They responded.
Dear Valued Consumer:
Thank you for contacting Pillsbury regarding Totino's pizza. It was kind of you to share your thoughts, and you have brightened our day.
There is a great deal of time and effort involved in developing our various products, promotions and cookbooks. We will be sure to share your thoughts with the appropriate individuals.
We appreciate your loyalty and hope you will continue to choose our products.
Sincerely,
Jenny Path
General Mills
Consumer Services
jbmagic
12-14-2006, 08:22 PM
4 Totinos for $5 today at Wally world. Gotta love it!
Cheap bastard.;)
Mustang
12-15-2006, 08:58 AM
On the off chance she is reading this thread..
Jenny.. pix pls, k thx...
CU Tiger
12-15-2006, 09:34 AM
On the off chance she is reading this thread..
Jenny.. pix pls, k thx...
Dude, she works for a food company...I am thinkin 3 bills minimum
MizzouRah
12-15-2006, 12:44 PM
Cheap bastard.;)
Watch it asswhite! :)
BigDPW
12-16-2006, 06:12 PM
Thanks to this thread my wife and I had our first Home Run Inn Pizza tonight.
I was very impressed with the cheese and the flavor. I never knew HRI pizza existed.
The pepperoni on it is very spicy too which I like.
timmae
12-16-2006, 10:42 PM
Thanks to this thread my wife and I had our first Home Run Inn Pizza tonight.
I was very impressed with the cheese and the flavor. I never knew HRI pizza existed.
The pepperoni on it is very spicy too which I like.
Welcome to the brotherhood my friend!!
cartman
11-15-2014, 03:49 PM
Thread necromancy
I had a Screamin' Sicilian Mambo Italiano pizza today. For a frozen pizza, it was right up there with Home Run Inn.
Suicane75
11-15-2014, 03:57 PM
I generally find that all frozen pizzas need a little fresh moz and my own spice combo added to the them.
I'll 55th the love for Totinos as well.
Barring all that, DiGiorno, Fruschetta and then Ellios (although this is more of a childhood fondness thing than a quality thing).
Best frozen pizza I've ever had was actually a DiGiornos painstakingly prepared by Sovereignstar. He made me pre heat the oven, he made me cook it the exact amount of time, then he made me wait 3 minutes before slicing it, and it was awesome. Then one of my dickhead friends stole my 2nd slice.
Peregrine
11-15-2014, 04:16 PM
I like the California Pizza Kitchen pizzas - pretty good.
stevew
11-15-2014, 04:25 PM
Red Baron Spicy Pepperoni is like $3 and a shockingly good time.
MizzouRah
11-15-2014, 04:52 PM
I do like Red Baron.. it's so saucy just the way I like it.
frnk55
11-15-2014, 05:36 PM
I like the California Pizza Kitchen pizzas - pretty good.
Yes. BBQ chicken is yummy
General Mike
11-15-2014, 06:22 PM
I can't remember the last time I bought frozen pizza.
Those Mama Celeste pizza for 1 aren't terrible tho, especially when they are on sale.
ISiddiqui
11-15-2014, 06:26 PM
Whoa, almost 8 years since my previous choices. Since then... Kashi blows the rest of my picks out of the water.
cougarfreak
11-15-2014, 07:22 PM
Looking back at this thread is great. I can now get the St. Louis cheese I like so much on Amazon, shipped directly to me. My wife makes our crust. We usually use either Montgomery Inn BBQ sauce, or my wife's homemade. Add BBQ Chicken, and no 10 hour round trip drive and it makes life much easier.
Senator
11-15-2014, 08:36 PM
Totinos kept me alive in college.
Umbrella
11-15-2014, 09:04 PM
I loved the Stouffer's french bread pizzas in my younger days, but I haven't had one in ages. No love for them, or do they not even make them any more?
timmae
11-15-2014, 09:13 PM
I haven't had a frozen pizza in like 6 years.... I may have to track one down.
revrew
11-17-2014, 10:30 AM
If you ever had a Schwan's frozen pizza, you'd never go back to anything in the grocery store. They own Redbaron, Tony's, and Freschetta's, but the ones sold off the truck are much, much better.
Curious. With 2 working parents, I grew up on Schwan's back in the early 80s. But the one thing I would not, could not eat, were the disgusting frozen pizzas. Discs of pure, frozen vomit packaged as pizza. I would assume they've upgraded, as I haven't eaten anything but ice cream from Schwan's in over 20 years.
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