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

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

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.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by cougarfreak

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

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

MJ4H · 12-07-2006, 08:11 PM

This so could've been a Mt. Rushmore

panerd · 12-07-2006, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cougarfreak

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by cougarfreak

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinNU7

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by cougarfreak

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.

vex · 12-07-2006, 10:46 PM

1) Freschetta Brick Oven Style
2) Red Baron
3) none, really

vex · 12-07-2006, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

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

Cork · 12-08-2006, 08:18 AM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustang

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustang

1. Palermo Ultra Thin

Quote:

Originally Posted by B & B

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.

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.

12-07-2006, 06:49 PM	#3
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	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. __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

12-07-2006, 06:52 PM	#6
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	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. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

12-07-2006, 06:52 PM	#7
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	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... Last edited by CU Tiger : 12-07-2006 at 06:54 PM.

12-07-2006, 06:57 PM	#11
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I like the DiGiorno thin crust pizzas. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

12-07-2006, 07:54 PM	#17
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	mmm... Totino's..... __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

12-07-2006, 06:45 PM	#2
timmae College Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago	ok... 1. Home Run Inn 2. Tombstone 3. there is no 3... __________________ Interactive OOTP 15 Dynasty (Single Season) CHAMPION!! Oh yeah... Happy New York Day everyone!

12-07-2006, 06:50 PM	#4
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Never heard of Home Run Inn, but I just went to their website and I'm getting hungry again.

12-07-2006, 06:52 PM	#5
BigDPW College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC	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)

12-07-2006, 06:53 PM	#8
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I am a big fan of red baron

12-07-2006, 06:56 PM	#10
Ironhead College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Barnegat, NJ	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

12-07-2006, 07:09 PM	#12
cougarfreak College Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Out of Grad School Hell :)	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.

12-07-2006, 07:28 PM	#14
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	I don't particularly buy frozen pizza that much, but one of those companies that makes the frozen pizza kit's are pretty good.

12-07-2006, 07:34 PM	#15
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	1. DiGiorno (rising crust) 2. Jacks 3. Freschetta

12-07-2006, 08:03 PM	#19
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	Totino's Digiorno Wild Mikes __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

12-07-2006, 08:11 PM	#20
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	This so could've been a Mt. Rushmore __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

12-07-2006, 09:18 PM	#24
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	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 __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

12-07-2006, 09:48 PM	#28
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	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.

12-07-2006, 10:46 PM	#29
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	1) Freschetta Brick Oven Style 2) Red Baron 3) none, really

12-07-2006, 11:58 PM	#31
MylesKnight College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida	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. __________________ IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BLACK & GOLD!! Last edited by MylesKnight : 12-08-2006 at 12:16 AM.

12-08-2006, 12:03 AM	#32
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Totino's is some good stuff, as is DiGiorno's

12-08-2006, 12:09 AM	#33
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	Home Run is good stuff.

12-08-2006, 06:36 AM	#34
JimmyWint Mascot Join Date: Oct 2003	1)Orvs - I think it may be a local brand, but they have good spicy sauce. 2)Tombstone

12-08-2006, 08:18 AM	#35
Cork H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin	Can't go wrong with Tombstone. -Cork

12-08-2006, 08:28 AM	#36
condors College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	wow i guess i am the only one who likes stoffers, but i always snack on ellios get it bulk and its cheap

12-08-2006, 11:37 AM	#37
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	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. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

12-08-2006, 11:46 AM	#38
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	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. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

12-08-2006, 01:05 PM	#40
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	Haven't heard of half of these... 1. Orv's 2. Tombstone 3. Jacks __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

12-08-2006, 01:28 PM	#41
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	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.

12-08-2006, 01:49 PM	#42
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	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 __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

12-08-2006, 02:12 PM	#44
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	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.

12-08-2006, 02:13 PM	#45
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Home Run Inn Jacks Tombstone

12-08-2006, 06:41 PM	#47
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	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. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

12-09-2006, 09:00 AM	#48
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	I love this thread. It's like being in little Italy. __________________ Xbox Live&PSN: Emiliano81 GM of the Rome Gladiators in the WOOF

12-09-2006, 10:02 AM	#49
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Red Baron Red Baron Red Baron

12-09-2006, 12:09 PM	#50
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	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.