Mikey's Late Night Slice — Restaurant in Columbus

Mikey's Late Night Slice offers a charming, authentic atmosphere, akin to that of a classic Italian pizzeria, with service that's notably swift. On my visit, the promptness was such that my pizza slices arrived without a pass through the oven for reheating as every other pizzeria does, suggesting a laziness or slight due to the situation involving the change.

The pizza itself boasts a distinct taste, possibly thanks to a sweet, caramelized element, that I suspect might be a hit among locals. While the culinary experience had its high points, the service interaction was mixed. The bartender, while efficiently directing seating options, was terse when clarifying the policy on ordering drinks versus food; a humorous, albeit short-lived joy.

The atmosphere at Mikey’s was further enhanced by the visually striking album cover art adorning the walls, each piece contributing to the restaurant’s vibrant and nostalgic aura. Complementing the visual feast was the fantastic selection of music. The tunes, hailing predominantly from the 80s and 90s, created an auditory backdrop that was both energizing and delightfully reminiscent of those iconic decades. This combination of auditory and visual elements helped to craft a unique and appealing dining experience, but no place can be perfect.

The point of contention was the pricing and billing process. A slice priced at $5.65 plus a service charge. Presumably the SVC refers to a service charge which was 3%. Apparently, it is an easy way for the business to increase prices without having to change all the menu and signage prices, because over 5 bucks for an average size slice isn't quite enough. Lol Moreover, the experience was soured by the cashier's attempt to withhold my rightful change — an act that can only be described as an attempt to steal. A small discrepancy might seem trivial, but it reflects poorly on business practices and customer respect. An immediate and honest communication about the inability to provide exact change would have been the proper approach, ensuring the customer is not left feeling cheated.

The visit to Mikey's was a patchwork of authentic ambiance, unique pizza flavors, and service mishaps. With attention to transparency and customer respect, particularly in billing practices, Mikey's could refine its service to match the appeal of its setting and...

First visit, great. Second visit (very next night), awful. The first night I ordered one "plain-a*s pepperoni" slice. It was hot and the flavor was fantastic. Everything a New York slice of pizza should be. Sauce, cheese, pepperoni and even crust were all tasty and in good ratios. So, the next night I had to go back. I really wanted wings, but my stomach was no match for my brain so I ordered one more slice and the wings to-go. The guy at the counter puts my slice in the oven and nearly immediately hands it back, and I say, I want them to-go. So instead of putting that slice back on the rack and waiting til my wings were done, which he said would be 15 minutes, he puts the slice in a bag and hands it to me. Ok fine. I'll just eat that part here while I wait. Pizza was luke warm because of the short (nearly non-existent) stay in the oven. Flavor was still fine, but the "wow" was gone. Wings come out and are for some reason, not sauced, but sauce is in a cup. I didn't notice they weren't sauced until I'm back in my hotel room where I also notice half my wings are still white with flour. They were likely packed to tightly in the fryer and never shaken, and/or sticking above the oil line. Completely inedible. My advice? Stick to the pizza and make sure they leave it in the oven long enough to get hot and you'll have a good experience. Environment was loud and fun. Music videos playing, cool bar, sports on other TV. Big white guy at the food register was disinterested in providing a...

I LOVE Mikey's Late Night Slice and have for years. My love affair started at Woodlands and moved to anywhere I could get it. Comfest, the LC, food truck festivals, local bars where the truck was parked.

I was never more happy than the day it appeared at my last job as a guest restaurant, every Friday. WOOHOO. Alas, like all great love affairs...it ended too soon. Mikey's moved on to their own restaurants and me to a new job.

I like to try different toppings on my pies, but my man doesn't. As you can image it makes it hard for us to get a pie together. One of us is usually not happy.

First we started with pics and a beer. Of course a great local craft beer on draft. Cannot wait for the Cincy location, right next to a brewery,

The hardest part is waiting for your pie to cook. Great thing Mikey's has it down to a science. It only took a few minutes and it was DELICIOUS. Cooked perfectly with the right amount of everything. Of course we got some sauces, with their new family friendly names. My favorite is the the garlic butter, but I do miss the original names.

Last but definitely not least, was the Sacred Palm. Amazing space and atmosphere, for being tiny. Wonderful bartenders and out of this world drinks. Prices are reasonable for the perfect mixes of top shelf and local distilleries. I cannot wait to come back with my man, even if we only have a...