Week 48: Brother's Pizza

 

Yes, we have fallen behind with our pizza reviews.  No, we have not stopped eating pizza.  With all of the yuletide cheer being spread around the house this year with family and friends in town, we took a brief vacation from the computer.  So, first on our list of places we have been in the last 2 weeks is Brothers Pizza in Carrollton.  This gem of an old school pizza parlor is on Whitlock Ln right off 35E.  Once again we found ourselves in a location that was stopped by the hands of time.  What appeared to be an old fast food restaurant remodeled many years ago, is now home to a delicious New York style pizza joint. 

We pulled in after the sun had set but the green glow of the “Pizza Pasta” sign lured us in as we drove under the 35E overpass.  The parking lot was empty and a few delivery cars were still warm from their last drop-off.  This week’s order was straight forward and simple: Large 1/2 cheese and 1/2 “Brother’s Special” (Spinach, Fresh Tomatoes, Ricotta Cheese).  The cashier helped us save some Christmas cash by suggesting one split pie instead of 2 smaller sizes.  We grabbed a couple drink cups for the soda fountain and squeezed in a booth next to the old-time flat screen TVs (Yeah, the kind that were bigger than a compact car).  Notwithstanding the TNT movie re-run, the eating area was perfect for a couple rowdy toddlers and two hungry parents.  After a brief wait, the pizza was served and we dug in!

The pizza was large and the 12 slices had the ever-so familiar NY style “droop” when lifted by the handle. In general the pizza was great.  The crust had a slight chewiness and its size was not too overwhelming.  The sauce and cheese on the kids 1/2 hit the spot and both kids devoured 3 slices (A new record for the year).  The Brother’s Special also hit the spot and no left overs came home for the following day’s lunch.  The spinach tasted very fresh and the ricotta was strategically placed not leaving a single bare slice.  Overall a solid pizza at an affordable price (Our total was less than $20).

The Final Report: 6.5 out of 10

It was our first stop in Carrollton this year and we really enjoyed the pizza.  We love seeing the older pizza restaurants still cranking out quality pizzas and fighting off the mass produced franchise garbage.  If you live in the area this place deserves your business and if you don’t, then stop by the next time you are headed northbound on 35E.