How would you describe local pizzas?

On a travel forum, someone asked for pizza suggestions. That's a really broad subject, I think...so I'd like to send this person some ideas. Any broad sweeping generalizations of local places' offerings?

I like Za's. The thin crust is nice. Toppings are good. Atmosphere is right up my alley and it's a non-chain. My husband & friends really like the draught beer selection. I tend to drink "beer-water". The pool tables in back are a bonus.

Oddly enough, we also like Flanagan's pizza. Especially the "Pizza Bites" for a quick/cheap app. They are something like $4 with a choice of two toppings. One friend really loves the Popeye pizza (pesto alfredo, bacon & spinach). The crust is on the thinner side. Again, good draught beer selection & excellent people viewing booths that look out onto Bardstown Rd. We've been know to bring a Jenga game or backgammon & set up camp.

For carryout, we get Boombozz. Husband like the Pollate (chicken, roasted potatoes, red onions, Asiago & Mozzerella).

I just thought that I should add the Come Back Inn. You just cannot beat the atmosphere in the Swan St. location.

Za's garden Za and the Pollotate from Boombozz. I have routinely said that the Pollotate is my favorite pizza of all time, anywhere.

My favorites are Spinelli's and Luigi's. Both are thin crust, New York style and delicious.

http://www.spinellispizza.com/

http://www.luigispizzeria.com/

i'd say louisville pizza
is generally:::::

thin crust (not quite NY thin or cracker crispy)
"hand tossed" dominates the independents
the water and altitude help to create a fluffy edge to most local pies
louisville is pretty heavy handed on the cheese
the pizza sauce runs on the sweet side throughout the region
and the pizzas are usually not topping heavy (not many "thick" pies around)

sliced pepperoni, standard sausage

not too many folks use "fresh" mozzarella (mostly firm blocks)

most if not all of the indys make their own dough and sauce in house and grate their cheese daily

THE EXCEPTIONs

impellizerri' s
a topping heavy almost chicago style - a fork and knife pie
sportstime/nabc - upside down and round house - thick crust goodness - the upside down is square and the sauce is on top / the refridgerator - thin crust, deep dish, 2x toppins 2x cheese

arni's and pizza king - toppings to the edge, cracker style thin crust, square cut w/chopped pepperoni

louisville is a pizza town

I am going to forward this post . I also like Clifton's...especially for the atmosphere. I admit to never having tried many places here! Never tried Za's or Comeback or Wick's..

We live SO close to Boombozz and it is so consistent.

I just thought that I should add the Come Back Inn. You just cannot beat the atmosphere in the Swan St. location.

I vote them the "sleeper" pizza place. Always make a great pie. Another place is the Corner Cafe in Lyndon.

There are many choices in Louisville pizza but our preferences are as follow:

Tony BoomBozz, so many unusual combinations available
Clifton's, a true classic pizza, comfortable atmosphere and live music
Za's, another classic with a good beer selection
Wick's, excellent pizza with lots of toppings, may rate higher except for owners attitude about smoking!
Hero's, probably as close to NY pizza we have in Louisville
Since we live in anchorage we really haven't tried many of the pizzas on the sunny side of the river

Overall Louisville pizzas have a medium thickness (hand, list style) crust with a reasonable amount of toppings and quite a bit of cheese. Many local places have a sauce that is too sweet for my liking.

Don't forget Primo for awesome true Italian style thin, and for just great pie, I love the Pignolata at Jockamos...

RIcho's First, everyone else is behind them.

Primo's, Bearno's.

I've eaten most of the pizza places in town.Come back Inn I haven't tired ,yet.Charlestown Pizza Company is next on my list to try. I will make it out there Shawn .

I know Spinelli's may not be the best over all pizza in town but I crave it like no other.Honestly, I can't pinpoint why. Suggest the Cadillac booth .

If you like Chicago style pie, Windy City @ 2622 S. 4th Street near UofL is the place to go. It is the real thing. Favorite is the spinach and garlic. Honker's Ale on tap too!

It's off the beaten path for most, but Bonnie & Clydes has really good pizza on Dixie Hwy. I like that they use a brick oven.