5 stars. That's all you need to know!
As a lover of Pizza, especially brick oven, and even wood fired. I had to try this place in Orleans Indiana. Parking was good, there was plenty around the square. First thing I notice is a large fenced off area for outdoor seating. Upon entering the establishment the atmosphere is fantastic. Lots of period correct figures framed on the walls, great vintage decor. Large menu hanging that is easy to read. Place your order at the bar, and grab a seat. Did you see that fantastic brick oven back there?!? I ordered the #4 Margherita. Pizza came up quick as there wasn't hardly anyone else there due to being so early (11am). Pizza dough has good flavor, not your typical flour taste. Good cruch and a nice chewy center with plenty of small air pockets. Really good undercarriage. Pizza sauce was very flavorful of San Manzano tomatoes, slight chunkiness with bits of tomatoe in the sauce. Mozzarella seemed fresh. Basil was so fresh I watched them pull the leaves off the locally sourced plant.
All in all, wonderful experience, excellent food, excellent staff, very nice atmosphere. This place should be a destination, not just something to grab "on the...
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I can't tell you how refreshing it is to visit a small town business that is doing it right. From the logo, the design of the interior, the name, the food, and even the flavor combinations... you can tell everything has been done with intention and thought.
The quality of the ingredients? Superb. You can tell they're fresh, they even had a fresh basil plant displayed upfront.
Pizza? Best I've had in a long time. Truly beats any other pizzeria in the area, Bloomington included. The crust was my favorite. It was perfect. Most pizza places have you miserable after you eat, but Speakeasy has that thinner crust that leaves you full but not sick. You can taste the toppings and the flavor from the woodfire.
I will gladly continue driving 40 minutes to get a slice of their pizza. Congratulations Speakeasy team, you're hard work shows and it's something to...
Read moreWe hadn’t been to Orleans before but now we have a reason to come back again and again! We were in the area for Christmas photos and stopped in for a Pie, Sticks, and a couple of beers and we were impressed from start to finish.
The owner was extremely friendly in checking on us throughout the meal, the service was fast and the brick oven pizza was incredible! The breadsticks were huge and some of the best we’ve had but the beer cheese dipping sauce was hands down the best we’ve had.
The atmosphere was trendy and we admired every last detail from the ceilings to the light fixtures to the shelves on the walls. We also really appreciated the Holiday decor with nods to “A Christmas Story.”
We found a reason to fall in love with Orleans and will definitely be making...
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