Pizza=Love

There are usually two big competitors that come to mind when talking pizza in Boston, Pizzeria Regina in the North End and Santarpio’s in East Boston. This is my bid to throw a third contender in the mix. Nestled in the heart of Roslindale, MA. The Pleasant Cafe has been serving its community hot pies since opening its doors in 1937. For all of you pizza snobs out there, dine in for your first experience. The pizza is best enjoyed table-side and straight from the oven. Pleasant offers one size of their thin crust delights with a variety of simple toppings. The dough is made in house, covered in their original sauce and three-cheese blend, followed by a bake in their brick oven. Whether you like to get creative with your toppings, or stick with a classic cheese Pleasant Cafe will not disappoint.

A perfect meal for me at my favorite neighborhood jaunt is a half cheese, half pepper and onion pie, one of their generously portioned Greek salads, and finally a heaping pile of delicious French fries accompanied by the most amazing sweet and sour sauce in the game (also used for pizza dipping). And if I’m really feeling wild, I wash it all down with their very own bottled root beer. If soda is not your thing, not to worry. They over 70 different beer and wines, as well as a full bar. Leftover pizza travels well and in my opinion tastes best straight from the fridge.

This neighborhood institution serves up daily specials and fresh pizzas seven days a week. It’s great for dates, great for families, and offers a private room with space for parties of up to 30 people. The takeaway service is always a flawless experience. Friday and Saturday nights are usually cranking, so make sure to allot ample time between call in and pick up. The prices here cannot be beat. A plain cheese pizza rings in at $10.75 and you will not find an entree upwards of $16. They are famous for the prime rib special, which is so good they serve it up several days a week. 

The décor is old school. Nevertheless, as the old saying goes, if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. The staff is incredibly friendly and you can always count on a smile as soon as you walk in the door. They’ve been doing it right for so long, that the experience is seamless and the service is always on point. The booths in the restaurant side are comfy and the bar side offers plenty of seating if you’re looking to eat and catch a game. The no frills atmosphere lets the food be the focus, and as a result, they never miss a beat. Let the Pleasant charm you, and see how quickly you become a regular among all the other familiar faces.

www.pleasantcafe.com
(617) 323-2111
4515 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131

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