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Pizza pie piled high: KU students surveyed said the most important factors when picking a pizza place was cost, taste and speed.
FAT FREDDY's
If you have late-night hunger pangs or are in the mood for some cheesy pokey sticks, Fat Freddy's is the place to call. Formerly Gumby's, Fat Freddy's reopened its doors this past summer, and has kept the same location, phone number, and original Hokey Pokey Sticks. Without a delivery charge, Fat Freddy's is also the only pizza place in Lawrence open until 4 a.m. There are also deals on chicken wings and pizza combos, featuring a 20-inch "Big Ass" cheese pizza for only $14.99.
The pizza is made from homemade dough, sauce, fresh hand-cut vegetables, whole milk mozzarella and high-quality meats. Owner Fat Freddy's favorite pizza is the Kansas City Carnage. It is a spicy pizza topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onions, sliced jalapenos, chopped garlic, crushed oregano and grated Romano.
PAPA KENOS
Whether you're shopping or just out for a stroll, it's easy to make a quick stop in Papa Kenos. Located on Mass. Street, Papa Kenos is in the heart of the hustle and bustle of downtown Lawrence, offering slices of pizza "as big as your face." Assistant manager Jim Barnes says to try the Mama Keno pizza, which is topped with Roma tomatoes, spinach, feta, Romano and roasted garlic. Everything at Papa Kenos is made to order and has a thin crust. In addition to traditional ingredients, you can also add sun-dried tomatoes, almonds and roasted garlic toppings to your slice.
HEAT STATE PIZZA
Few places in Lawrence offer gourmet-style pizza, and even fewer offer a wheat crust. Wheat State Pizza, named for its wheat-based crust, has nine sauces, and more than 40 toppings that keep customers coming back for more. The thin-crust pizzas have no sugar added and are diabetic friendly. Wheat State strives for quality and consistency. "All of our ingredients are always made fresh every day, and we make sure we stay consistent with Wheat State's standards," says Nolan Beck, general manager. Wheat State names the pizza types after the Kansas community, offering the Hawk 'n Cheese and The Farmer. Beck says the best vegetarian pizza is the Veggie Dream, which has a pesto sauce, spinach, portabella mushrooms, red bell peppers, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts, and is a Wheat State original.
If you want a delicious gourmet pizza from a local Lawrence shop, Rudy's Pizzeria is the place to go. Rudy's Pizzeria has been open for 21 years, and prides itself on using top-quality ingredients. The pizza has a spicy red wine sauce, a large assortment of toppings to choose from, and is always made to order. Rudy's hand-shreds cheeses, makes fresh dough throughout the day and cuts their own
RUDY's PIZZERIA
vegetables. Owner Chad Glazer says Rudy's taco pizza rivals competitors,' and recommends the Papa Rudy pizza: an all-meat pizza topped with hamburger, sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, Italian sausage and extra cheese.
With two locations, Pyramid Pizza is conscious of what students want. "We focus a lot on cost, and just started accepting Beak 'em Bucks and giving discounts to student groups," says Erin Weigl, the day manager. Pyramid pizza doesn't use salt in the dough, instead featuring a garlic butter crust. Pyramid offers dine-in, carry-out and delivery options, as well as pizza by the slice. There are also appetizers, oven-baked sandwiches, specialty and create-your own style pizza. Weigl recommends students try Pyramid's BBQ chicken pizza. It piles on the toppings, and the BBQ chicken pizza is loaded with white chicken breast, onions and green peppers that have been marinated in its signature barbecue sauce. JP
PYRAMID PIZZA
A slice of heaven: Pyramid Pizza offers pizza by the slice, created with your favorite toppings and a garlic butter crust. Pyramid, located at 704 Massachusetts St., is open as late as 3 a.m. If you need a late-night fix, stop by and try a slice, or check out their appetizers and sandwiches.
CUT 'N' POST GUIDE
PIZZA SHUTTLE
785.842.1212
1601 West 23rd St.
Weekend Hours: open until 3am
Small: $6.50
Medium: $8.75
FAT FREDDY'S
785.841.5000
1445 W 23rd St
Weekend Hours: open until 4am
Small: $6.99
Medium: $8.99
Large: $14.99
PAPA KENO'S
785.841.7272
1035 Massachusetts St.
Weekend Hours: 11am to 11pm
Slice: $3.49
Medium: $11.99
Large: $15.99
WHEAT STATE
785.865.2323
711 W 23rd St.
Weekend Hours: 11am to 3am
Small: $7.99
Medium: $12.99
Large: $15.99
RUDY'S PIZZERIA
785.749.0055
704 Massachusetts St.
Weekend Hours: 11am to 11pm
Small: $6.50
Medium: $9.25
Large: $15.70
PYRAMID PIZZA
785.842.3232
1029 Massachusetts St.
Weekend Hours: 11am to 3am
Small: $6.99
Medium: $8.99
Large: $12.99
THE WHEEL
785.749.4335
14th and Ohio streets
Weekend Hours: 5pm to 2am
Slice: $3
No delivery
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