If I were in Calgary or Edmonton I’d rank 3 stars, but this is Red Deer and there’s nothing else around which even comes close. I ordered through Skip the dishes to the new Holiday Inn, time from ordering to the door was about 30 minutes on a Friday evening.
Two 10” pizzas and cheese bread was over $40 after tax, delivery and tip. It’s expensive but I think the owners know they have the best pizza in hotel alley and cater to workers with expense accounts.
The pizzas look the same because they put the cheese on last. It really seals the flavour of your toppings in.
Small Donair Pizza: I made the mistake of ordering a donair pizza. I’m from the East coast and as Atlantic Canadians all know, Albertans don’t know what a donair is. As a pizza it was hot, not soggy, crispy bottom, moderate flavour and overall great for what it was; but, the ‘donair’ flavour was a complete joke. I’ll never order it again. (Ordering any donair in Alberta is the equivalent of going into a local steakhouse and getting a veggie burger with extra kale).
Small Deluxe pizza: flavour of toppings locked in under cheese, arrived hot, not soggy, cooked perfectly, sauce was really tasty but there wasn’t enough. My takeaway; fantastic but order a pizza with extra sauce.
Cheese Bread: Great, but I agree it’s a little too salty. Crispy cheese on the ends added that texture we all admire in cheese bread, but it will leave a coating of grease in your mouth.
All in all, it was a good meal for 3 people. Both pizzas seemed to lack a good portion sauce. The pizza’s tasted great compared to anything else I’ve ever eaten in Red Deer. For the pice I would recommend going to The Keg nearby instead if you’re eating solo.
My biggest gripe is that the order was delivered to a hotel and there were no napkins.
Normally I don’t write reviews for restaurants but I’ve stayed in Red Deer enough times to know finding decent convenience-food here can be a challenge.
Hope this helps someone.
Side note: the new Holiday Inn which Skip The Dishes delivered this food to...
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