Twin Cities' Best Takeout 2008

Hearty pizzas, an extensive beer selection and sports on TVs make this a casual hangout for large groups.

Reviews:

• “Not sure what’s the point of it”
• “Nothing super, just a plain chain bar/restaurant.”
• “Great Pizza and beer!”
• “What happened to this place?”
• “Thin Crust Pizza”

Tips: Pizzas always seem a little underdone here; if you prefer crisp crust to doughy, ask them to bake it longer than usual.

Old Chicago or email Old Chicago

A pizza delivery company with a vision that’s out of this world.

Reviews:

• “Yummy Yumma”
• “great pizza made with great ingredients”
• “Delicious pizza that is out of this world, Quick, fun, environmentally friendly delivery.”
• “$2 coupon??”
• “Come for the Social Conscience, stay for the food”

Galactic Pizza

Reviews:

• “love it”
• “Don’t go near this place if you want clean pants”

Big Bowl or email Big Bowl

Eclectic, fun global dining spices up the Dinkytown scene.

Reviews:

• “Okay”
• “Food extraordinaire”
• “Amazing Valentine’s Day dinner”
• “Fancy food at an affordable price!”
• “Wow! Couldn’t have been more impressed…”

Tips: The reasonable wine list gets even better from 6pm to 9pm, Mon-Wed, when all bottles are half-price.

Kafe 421 or email Kafe 421

Some claim that this St. Paul dive has the best pizza in town.

Reviews:

• “If you Don’t believe this is one of the best, Your tastebuds must be fried!!!”
• “Won’t be in the Pizza Hall of Fame”
• “Best Pizza in Broadway!”
• “Like Crowds and Crappy Service? This is the place!!”
• “Best Pizza Pie in town”

Tips: Your pizza will be cut in little squares—use silverware; the toppings and cheese tend to slide off the crust.

Red’s Savoy Pizza

A devoted clientele lines up to devour big burritos and enormous enchiladas at this family-run joint.

Reviews:

• “Quality and reasonably priced.”
• “Love it, always have always will!!”
• “Never going back”
• “great food!”
• “About average food – but fun!”

Tips: Pepito’s has a serious following and doesn’t take reservations, so get there early and be prepared for a wait.

Pepito’s Tex-Mex Bar and Grill

Authentic Vietnamese food, friendly service and prices that are rub-your-eyes low.

Reviews:

• “Great food and prices are cheap!”
• “Busy at 3:30”
• “Be Careful from over priced at Quang.”
• “Favorite place to eat "
• “unsanitary place to eat”

Tips: On one side of the deli is Quang’s own market, a pleasing place loaded with Vietnamese canned goods, candies, household products and more.

Quang Restaurant

The Twin Cities’ first Thai restaurant offers varied levels of multi-spiced dishes.

Reviews:

• “Yuck!”
• “Leaves something to be desired”
• “Great !!! New Owners”
• “Expected better…”

Tips: The lengthy specialty-drink menu includes such enticing libations as the Pattaya Beach and the Volcano martini.

Sawatdee – Bloomington

Sultry fusion fare, heady cocktails and an anything-goes attitude make this the Twin Cities’ prime party spot.

Reviews:

• “Better as a “trendy” bar, but not worth the visit otherwise"
• “Great food but pricey and noisy”
• “I will never return to Chino Latino”
• “If I could make babies with Chino Latino, I would.”
• “good food, great ambiance”

Tips: Feeling flirty? Sit at the big Congregation Table with complete strangers. You never know who you might meet.

Chino Latino