Adena's — Review by Daym Drops
New Britain, United States — Pizza
Adena's is a hood pizza spot in New Britain that offers solid mid-level pizza with great deals, especially for cash customers. While the crust is crispy and the sauce is decent, the overall quality falls short of the reviewer's preferred spots, making it a good backup option when other pizzerias are closed.
What was great: Good deals and specials (large cheese pizza for $15 cash or $10 Monday-Wednesday), decent crust quality with nice light crisp on the underside, sauce has a nice blend, better than some other pizza spots in New Britain
What could improve: Meatballs are small and lack flavor, heft, and girth - described as mid-level quality overall, not as good as his go-to spots Town and Country and Max Pizza
The Dishes
The reviewer ordered a small pepperoni and a cheese pizza with meatballs. The cheese pizza received a 3.8 out of 5 rating, described as just above mid-level quality. The crust is properly done without any burnt edges, featuring a nice light crisp on the underside and a decent booty crust that holds up well when folded. The sauce provides a nice blend that complements the overall pie. The pepperoni pizza is solid but unremarkable. However, the meatballs are the weak point of the order - they are shaved meatballs that are small in size and lack the heft, girth, and flare that make quality meatballs memorable. The reviewer notes he has had much beefier meatballs on pizza in the past.
The Experience
Adena's is described as looking like a typical hood trap pizza spot with the appropriate aesthetic. The staff is accommodating and willing to work with customers on pricing. The atmosphere is casual and no-frills, fitting its neighborhood positioning. The reviewer mentions he has lived near New Britain for almost 17 years and passed this spot hundreds of times without ever stopping, suggesting it blends into the local landscape rather than standing out.
Value and Pricing
This is where Adena's shines. The owner offers significant pricing incentives for cash customers, providing a large pizza for 15 dollars instead of 22 dollars for card payments. Additionally, they run specials Monday through Wednesday with large cheese pizzas for 10 dollars and extra large cheese pizzas for 11 dollars. These deals are extremely competitive and represent genuine value for budget-conscious pizza lovers.
Notable Moments
Well, if you paying card, that's going to be 22. You paying cash? I can give you a large for 15.
If it's a Friday in your pockets, they on mid-level pay period... go ahead and get one from Adenas, man. It ain't going to be the best pie you ever had, but it's going to get you over the hump.
The Verdict
Adena's represents solid mid-level pizza with excellent pricing for cash customers. The pizza is good enough to satisfy casual cravings and keep you satisfied, but it does not compete with the reviewer's go-to spots like Town and Country and Max Pizza. This is best for people on a budget looking for a quick, affordable pizza option in New Britain, or as a backup when preferred pizzerias are closed. There is nothing wrong with enjoying hood pizza, but seasoned pizza enthusiasts will likely have better options available.