Square Sliced Pizza vs Regular Slices
Apr.11, 2008 in
Pizza
The Parkway Pizza vs Pizza Luce post from last week brought out some passionate comments on the advantages and disadvantages of square sliced pizza.
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Photo by Aaron Landry
Let’s see if we can settle this square slice vs. regular slice pizza slice debate. Or at least quantify where people stand so we know how to order for our next pizza party.
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BTW, that random letter ‘n’ above the poll is a little bug I’ve found in some combination of WP 2.5 and Democracy Poll 2.0.1.
April 11th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
You used a pretty shoddy example of a square cut pizza. It may have an effect on your survey! I have a bunch of examples that look more tasty.
April 11th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Mmm… pizza.
April 11th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Aaron, I settled for that shot. I admit it. I looked pretty hard for a better shot and kept finding square shaped rather than square cut pizzas.
April 11th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Square-cut pizza has a couple of advantages that I can think of. First, the majority of pieces have no extra crust, letting you enjoy the cheesy, meaty goodness unimpeded. Second, square slices are generally smaller, so if you are in a situation with multiple types of pizza, you are free to try as many as you like without filling up to quickly.
April 11th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
I tend to go with the regular cut pizza for the simple fact that the crust is a nice holding spot so your fingers do not get messy.
April 11th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Has the entire world gone mad? You must all have been educated stupid. Regular cut is the only way to go. I don’t want to consistently reach down and grab more pieces of pizza to feed my ravenous hunger. I want to grab 1/8 of a pizza at a time and consume it, like any sane person would.
April 11th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
true that zelltron….I generally prefer regular to thin crust. It must be noted that its really a decision of crust thickness more than actual geometry. Generally thin crust cut square-regular crust cut pie style. Some asshats will cut a thick crust square but thats just retarded….might as well fold it over…wrap it in a taco…..dip it in breading….sew it together with bacon….oh well you get the idea…it aint right.
April 12th, 2008 at 6:25 am
I abstain from the vote. Sure there is a write-in option, but I have been burned by voting for the third party in the past. Paging Peter Hutchinson to the nearest pizzaria that cuts their pizzas into octagons.
Actually, I think the type of cut in a pizza is one of many variables. The cheese to sauce to topping ratio, flavor of the sauce, speed of delivery, size of each topping (i.e. Parkway’s tomato slices are discs–not diced), and crust flavor are all more important.
Debating slice shape is like debating which President would make the best fishing buddy.
April 12th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
You’re all going to die from eating too much cheese.
April 12th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Okay, see, I wasn’t paying attention. When I voted for square-cut pizza, I was thinking of a square-shaped pizza. Cut into squares. Not a round pizza cut into squares.
No, a round pizza must be cut into wedges and a square (or rectangular) pizza cut into squares.
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December 6th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
I have heard it said that thin crusted round pizza cut into squares is a ‘Dayton’ thing, and can be found in local chains such as Marion’s, Cassano’s, and a number of local places, like Faith’s. (Ironically, Cassano’s has slices in their web pics, but their pizza is famous for being squares.)
Squares are easier for small kids to eat, but it is inherent that it is a thin crust, and there is not much if any outer rim of crust in this style of pizza. I grew up with both kinds, but I don’t remember anywhere in Michigan that had square cut pizza, so it probably really is a regional thing.
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February 2nd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
I like how the squared slice picture is one of great misery and filth. Sitting on a lame brown paper towel on a lunch tray. This is, of course, pictured next to the glorious ‘pie’ sliced pizza, shining in cheese and delight. May be reading into it too much, but that’s what I saw.
December 12th, 2012 at 12:55 am
I prefer square and I like the middle squares thin sliced. The best pizza is cut in half with wedges on one half and squares on the other half.
Try it, you’ll like it. I like the middle squares best.