Pennsylvania is never short on oddly delicious pizzas, and another has laid claim to a spot just south of Pittsburgh.
The intrigue: Pizza Shack in Brentwood serves up slices on an airy pan crust, covered in super sweet tomato sauce, and topped with a generous amount of thick cheese.
Dig in: I ordered a medium half cheese, half pepperoni.
- The sweet sauce cuts through the richness of the cheese, and the pepperoni adds some spice for those put off by the sweetness.
- The crust has just enough crunch and stability to hold the slightly messy pizza together.
The vibe: It checks all the boxes of an unheralded gem of a pizza joint.
- Decor looks like it hasn’t changed in decades.
- A TV faces the workers, not the customers.
- It’s takeout only with loyal patrons picking up massive orders.
💠Ryan’s thought bubble: I’ve eaten several unique pizza styles across the state, and Pizza Shack appears to have created one of its own that’s like a cross between Ohio Valley style and the sweet pies popular in Westmoreland County…