Square Peg Pizza — Review by Daym Drops
Not specified, United States — Italian/Pizza
Daym Drops visits Square Peg Pizza and orders mozzarella sticks, garlic bruschetta bread, and creates a custom off-menu shrimp and meatball pizza with hot honey on white sauce. The reviewer loved the flavors and seasoning throughout, rating the custom pizza an 18 out of 20, with the only critique being he wished it had slightly more char on the crust.
What was great: Mozzarella sticks were amazing - cheesy, crispy, crunchy with garlic parmesan. Garlic bruschetta bread with roasted tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella drizzled in honey and balsamic glaze was festive with nice chew. Custom off-menu shrimp and meatball pizza on white with hot honey was excellent with great flavor combination and well-seasoned meatballs.
What could improve: Would have preferred the pizza to be a little more charred on the bottom
The Dishes
The meal started strong with mozzarella sticks that were described as amazing - cheesy, crispy, and crunchy with a nice garlic parmesan coating and chives. These were even better when dipped in marinara sauce, which added a chunky tomato flavor with garlic, parmesan, salt, pepper, and oregano.
The garlic bruschetta bread arrived topped with roasted tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella drizzled in honey and balsamic glaze. The reviewer appreciated the light tang, festive flavors, subtle spice, and the nice chew on the dough with a light crisp texture.
The star of the show was a custom off-menu creation that the reviewer requested - a shrimp and meatball pizza on white sauce instead of red sauce. The pizza featured plump, homegrown meatballs loaded with seasoning, shrimp for a pop of flavor, and hot honey drizzle. The combination delivered sweet and savory notes with light saltiness and a garlic kick. The meatballs were particularly praised for their seasoning and quality. The hot honey added a nice sweet heat to the dish, though the reviewer mentioned he would have preferred slightly more char on the crust.
The Experience
The atmosphere was casual and friendly. The waitress was personable and even provided honest feedback on the custom pizza off-camera, suggesting perhaps adding basil as a finishing touch. She mentioned the hot honey might be overpowering the shrimp slightly, though she acknowledged all the flavors work well together. The waitress, who the reviewer described as someone who has tried every pizza combination on the menu, gave her stamp of approval to the creation.
Value and Pricing
No specific prices were mentioned in the review, though the focus was on the quality and creativity of the food rather than cost.
Notable Moments
A waitress jokingly told the reviewer she was on the run and didn't want to be filmed, which the reviewer found gangster and appreciated the restaurant's willingness to give second chances to employees.
The reviewer got the waitress to provide off-camera feedback on the custom pizza, with her suggesting the addition of basil and noting that the flavors blend very well together.
The reviewer rated the custom shrimp and meatball pizza an 18 out of 20, saying the flavors are crazy and it almost deserved a perfect score.
The Verdict
Square Peg Pizza impressed with both their standard items like mozzarella sticks and bruschetta bread, and their willingness to create custom off-menu items. The reviewer highly recommends this spot, especially for pizza enthusiasts looking for creative flavor combinations and quality execution. The establishment is best for those who want to collaborate with the kitchen to create unique pizza experiences and appreciate well-seasoned, homemade-quality ingredients.