Shakey's Pizza Parlor

Shakey's is a childhood favorite. Long before I knew pizza crust came in different thicknesses, I dined, reveled, and looked forward to Shakey's thin, crispy, crunchy crust with sausage & onions or pepperoni & mushrooms. Hmm... Comfort food. Why thin crust? You can savor and delight in the toppings. The thin crust becomes more of a conveyer for sauce, cheese, and toppings. Enjoy! When fried chicken and Mojo potatoes were added to the menu, no finer repast was made for a ten year old with pizza, chicken, and Mojos (PCM). The price of Shakey's buffet is well worth it if you concentrate on PCM and perhaps have a salad and some fruit. Recently, I observed a fried chicken fast-food restaurant charging $14.00 for three pieces of fried chicken, a tiny side dish, a biscuit, and a small to medium soft drink. Shakey's allows for additional helpings, plus several sides like Mac & Cheese, mash potatoes & gravy, cut corn, pasta & red sauce, and a salad bar, to name a few offerings. If you want quality crispy fried chicken, well seasoned Mojo potato slices, and thin crust pizza so you can taste the toppings, Shakey's is your place.

It took over 3 decades to try shakys. I am a potato fanatic and their Mojo potatoes are great! Pizza was good too - the crust was thick enough to support the slice which I appreciate, but not so thick as to overwhelm one's bite with bread. They were liberal with the toppings. My only wish is that they were more environmentally conscious - we ate at the restaurant and were given disposable cups, plates, and dipping containers.

What I appreciate most about this place is the cleanliness of the restroom. Although, there's papers on the floor, the entire restroom wasn't smelly at all. And it was well-stocked. Pizza was just ok. The chicken was delicious as usual. The salad bar didn't have enough variety. All in all, I would give this place a 3.5