Pizza Dude
By Tyler Murphy
Taste: 5
Apperance: 2
Price: $
When I first opened the Pizza Dude box, I was a little disappointed. I ordered a large and there were only eight small slices. The pizza was uneven and the edges looked extremely burnt. But then I bit into it. The sauce was delicious and it tasted better than any chain pizza I have ever eaten. I split the rest of the pizza with a few friends and by the time it was gone we had already called them up to order a second. We had to have more. It did, take a while to get to us, the first time 50 minutes and the second time over an hour, but it was definitely worth the wait. The price was especially reasonable too. For a large sausage pizza it was $11.50 but with a coupon it was only $9.50. So as far as presentation goes, I would give Pizza Dude two stars. As far as the bang-for-your-buck, though the large was smaller than expected, for the price it was worth it. Quality is really Pizza Dude's selling point. I give them five stars on taste because really nothing else can beat it.
Marvin's
By Becca Stanek
202 S College Ave
Taste: 3
Appearance: 2
Price: $
A DePauw staple, Marvin's pizza may not be gourmet, but it's definitely a good late night snack. The restaurant, located on the outskirts of campus, is open until 1 a.m. on weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends, so you can dine in with friends or get it delivered right to your door. If you're a DePauw student, Marvin's trips are inevitable and the restaurant's walls are a testament to that. Pictures of students all over the world holding the infamous 'Marvin's Delivers' sign plaster the white walls like wallpaper.
Though Marvin's may not boast fresh homemade ingredients or unusual flavor combinations like some of the other restaurants mentioned, it offers a good basic pizza. Plus, with the $9 price, you can't really go wrong.
Marvin's is open every day of the week, with lunch hours 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and dinner hours extending from 5 p.m. until 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Humble Pie
By Becca Stanek
308 E Berry St
Taste: 4.5
Appearance: 4
Price: $$
If you're looking for some seriously good homemade pizza, look no further than Humble Pie. The restaurant slogan is "We don't have to brag, you'll do it for us," and with the made-from-scratch crust and quality toppings, it's pretty true. Each pizza is generously piled with provolone and mozzarella. The menu boasts unusual combos like Greek pizza and Chicken Club pizza, amongst the staples of pepperoni and cheese.
The deliciousness doesn't come without a price though. A large specialty-topping pizza runs over 20 dollars. The hours - Humble Pie closes at 9 p.m. - also make the pizza a little bit less accessible for the late-night snack that college students crave. The pizza is so tasty that it's well worth eating despite these small drawbacks though.
Humble Pie is open Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and is closed Sundays.
Monical's
By Panyin Conduah
Taste: 4.5
Apperance: 3
Price: $$
If you're in the mood for more choices for your pizza, then the specialty menu at Monical's Pizza will definitely fill your craving. Located at 29 Putnam Place, Monical's specialty menu varies from Chicken Bacon Ranch to Italian special pizza pies. One specialty pizza crowd pleaser is the BBQ Chicken pizza. The pie consists of juicy grilled pieces of chicken over layers of mozzarella and light BBQ sauce. The BBQ sauce strays away from the traditional marinara sauce that perfectly brings together cheese and crust. The sweetness of the BBQ sauces compliments the saltiness of the cheese which makes for an interesting medley of tastes. For taste, this pizza is a 4.5. The specialty pies come in different sizes: 8, 14, or 16 inches in either thin or pan crust. In terms of price, Monical's specialty pizzas are pricey and deserve a two. The 10 inch pan pizza is $14, but if you enjoy the taste of their pizzas as much as I do, then the price will not be a factor in your decision. Another enjoyable part of the Monical's experience is their variety of sides. The most talked about appetizer on the menu is their Pepperollis, rolls smothered in pepperoni pieces. Monical's offers convenient delivery right to your door if you order $10 minimum.