Is there such a thing as a good frozen pizza?

cowmoo32 · 10-31-2012, 05:12 PM

Seriously, is there? I honestly don't think it's possible to find a quality frozen pizza. I know it's possible to make one, because I've ordered raw pizzas and frozen them, so why aren't there any good frozen pizzas available?

Fatrusty · 10-31-2012, 06:04 PM

If you can find one you are a God! It is all about taste. They have to mass produce the stuff and freeze it and they have to cut costs down to zero.

You want thick or thin? Most of the thin tastes like cardboard. Digornio and Fresetta are OK for rising crust if you throw extra toppings on them...

I usually get from the local or Papa Murphys. I do make a quick one using Pita Pockets for the crust...

Fisch330ciTopasBlau · 10-31-2012, 06:09 PM

frozen one from costco is decent. I think it's the same one they serve at their snack bar.

I actually prefer the Stouffer's French Bread Pizza the most for frozen pizza-ish items heh.

///MPR77 · 10-31-2012, 06:11 PM

Nope, that's why they always change the packaging (pics), and add sides:
(wings, cinnabon, breadsticks)
I find that I have to remind myself not to even walk down that aisle, because I hate it every time I have it.

The picture on the box looks yummy though

morningisbad · 10-31-2012, 06:16 PM

I like orvs ultimate riser. Crust is pretty decent. I get them on sale 5/$10.

From the desk of Dwight Schrute

cowmoo32 · 10-31-2012, 09:51 PM

5/$10 lol, I'm sure they're great. I tried Dr. Oetker's Ristorante and it was ok, nothing special, and at $7 I can get a fresh pizza that tastes 100x better. I've had the other big name brands and they're all garbage, I'm still holding out for a little no-name brand thats actually worth a damn.

stevenluczynski · 10-31-2012, 09:55 PM

California pizza kitchen ones are decent

Fisch330ciTopasBlau · 10-31-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by stevenluczynski

California pizza kitchen ones are decent

i could never get the crust good on the CPK pizzas. Maybe if I had a pizza stone for the oven.

Brucifer325 · 11-01-2012, 04:24 AM

Wolfgang Puck had a decent one when they first came out. Haven't had one in a while.

morningisbad · 11-01-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cowmoo32

5/$10 lol, I'm sure they're great. I tried Dr. Oetker's Ristorante and it was ok, nothing special, and at $7 I can get a fresh pizza that tastes 100x better. I've had the other big name brands and they're all garbage, I'm still holding out for a little no-name brand thats actually worth a damn.

Haha, you're right. 2 bucks is pretty cheap. They're usually around $4 I think? But my grocery store kicks ass and knows bold flavors when they see them.

cityjohn · 11-01-2012, 08:56 AM

Trader Joes frozen pizzas aren't bad either

evolved · 11-01-2012, 09:24 AM

We have a local place that makes kick ass frozen pizzas, but they are pricey.

Anyone remember these?

but so bad for you, lol

4x6 pizza that everyone used to get in highschool

breiwa1 · 11-01-2012, 09:25 AM

Heggies.

/thread.

SLVR JDM · 11-01-2012, 09:28 AM

I have a different expectation of taste when I'm buying frozen pizza. The purpose of me buying frozen vs. fresh is that I'm paying half as much (or less) so I'm not expecting the taste to be on par with fresh. Usually a decent frozen pizza is just a few dollars less than a reasonably good fresh pizza. My goal when buying frozen is $6 or less, otherwise I'm ordering it fresh.

2000_328CI · 11-01-2012, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenluczynski

California pizza kitchen ones are decent

Agreed

evolved · 11-01-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLVR JDM

I have a different expectation of taste when I'm buying frozen pizza. The purpose of me buying frozen vs. fresh is that I'm paying half as much (or less) so I'm not expecting the taste to be on par with fresh. Usually a decent frozen pizza is just a few dollars less than a reasonably good fresh pizza. My goal when buying frozen is $6 or less, otherwise I'm ordering it fresh.

Next time you're at a Schnucks or Straubs pick up a Dogtown Frozen Pizza.....they are phenomenal

SLVR JDM · 11-01-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by evolved

Next time you're at a Schnucks or Straubs pick up a Dogtown Frozen Pizza.....they are phenomenal

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll definitely do that.

cowmoo32 · 11-01-2012, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLVR JDM

I have a different expectation of taste when I'm buying frozen pizza. The purpose of me buying frozen vs. fresh is that I'm paying half as much (or less) so I'm not expecting the taste to be on par with fresh. Usually a decent frozen pizza is just a few dollars less than a reasonably good fresh pizza. My goal when buying frozen is $6 or less, otherwise I'm ordering it fresh.

My go-to spot around here is ~$14 for a whole pie, which will last me 2 meals. I will gladly pay the same, maybe even a dollar more, for a frozen pizza that tastes nearly as good for the convenience factor alone. I'm thinking I need to make my own brand that's worth a sh!t.

Quote:

Originally Posted by evolved

Next time you're at a Schnucks or Straubs pick up a Dogtown Frozen Pizza.....they are phenomenal

Damnit, not available here.

Fisch330ciTopasBlau · 11-02-2012, 01:27 PM

no italian community near you to get pizza dough from? use your own toppings and easier than making dough yourself.

ZimZimma328Ci · 11-05-2012, 06:32 PM

Just pick up an $8 Dominos, same price and their new pan pizza isn't all that bad. The best pizza place around here though is about $18-20 for a large pizza that will easily feed 2 twice. Pizza use to be so expensive freshly made. Now the frozen stuff is the same price. I haven't had a frozen pizza in at least 5 years.

10-31-2012, 05:12 PM	#1
cowmoo32 drunken science Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 5,511 My Ride: Trek 1.2 View My Garage	Is there such a thing as a good frozen pizza? Seriously, is there? I honestly don't think it's possible to find a quality frozen pizza. I know it's possible to make one, because I've ordered raw pizzas and frozen them, so why aren't there any good frozen pizzas available? __________________ flickher

10-31-2012, 06:09 PM	#3
Fisch330ciTopasBlau Yes...I do think I hate you Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 1,719 My Ride: A car. View My Garage	frozen one from costco is decent. I think it's the same one they serve at their snack bar. I actually prefer the Stouffer's French Bread Pizza the most for frozen pizza-ish items heh. __________________ -8/21/2007 RIP Grandma -pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes: flatterers are the worst type of enemies

10-31-2012, 06:16 PM	#5
morningisbad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Onalaska, WI Posts: 294 My Ride: E46 M3 Vert View My Garage	I like orvs ultimate riser. Crust is pretty decent. I get them on sale 5/$10. From the desk of Dwight Schrute __________________ "When makin' a questionable decision, sometimes the only way to find the answer is to shut your eyes & mash the pedal to the metal, you guys." -Karl Welzein

10-31-2012, 09:51 PM	#6
cowmoo32 drunken science Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 5,511 My Ride: Trek 1.2 View My Garage	5/$10 lol, I'm sure they're great. I tried Dr. Oetker's Ristorante and it was ok, nothing special, and at $7 I can get a fresh pizza that tastes 100x better. I've had the other big name brands and they're all garbage, I'm still holding out for a little no-name brand thats actually worth a damn. __________________ flickher

10-31-2012, 09:55 PM	#7
stevenluczynski Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: orlando Posts: 1,152 My Ride: Is Steel Blue<3 View My Garage	California pizza kitchen ones are decent __________________ I code cars-p'm me

10-31-2012, 06:04 PM	#2
Fatrusty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: The Couv..10 miles past BFE Posts: 57 My Ride: '04 325i View My Garage	If you can find one you are a God! It is all about taste. They have to mass produce the stuff and freeze it and they have to cut costs down to zero. You want thick or thin? Most of the thin tastes like cardboard. Digornio and Fresetta are OK for rising crust if you throw extra toppings on them... I usually get from the local or Papa Murphys. I do make a quick one using Pita Pockets for the crust...

11-01-2012, 04:24 AM	#9
Brucifer325 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 84 My Ride: 2000 328Ci View My Garage	Wolfgang Puck had a decent one when they first came out. Haven't had one in a while. __________________ "Love Us with Money, or We'll Hate you with Hammers!" - Milk & Cheese BMWCCA# 147961

11-01-2012, 08:56 AM	#11
cityjohn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,682 My Ride: 2001 M3 View My Garage	Trader Joes frozen pizzas aren't bad either __________________

11-01-2012, 09:24 AM	#12
evolved Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 726 My Ride: 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT View My Garage	We have a local place that makes kick ass frozen pizzas, but they are pricey. Anyone remember these? but so bad for you, lol 4x6 pizza that everyone used to get in highschool __________________ Xbox: LucasTheLush Present LPM 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 Cobb SRI//Cobb TIP//SLS Test Pipe//AWR Rear MM//AutoExe CF Grille Past 2000 BMW 323ci //Topaz Blue 2003 Evolution VIII 1995 Nissan 240sx w/ SR20DET

11-01-2012, 09:25 AM	#13
breiwa1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 454 My Ride: Tiag M3 View My Garage	Heggies. /thread.

11-01-2012, 09:28 AM	#14
SLVR JDM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Work Posts: 1,497 My Ride: reclining rear seats View My Garage	I have a different expectation of taste when I'm buying frozen pizza. The purpose of me buying frozen vs. fresh is that I'm paying half as much (or less) so I'm not expecting the taste to be on par with fresh. Usually a decent frozen pizza is just a few dollars less than a reasonably good fresh pizza. My goal when buying frozen is $6 or less, otherwise I'm ordering it fresh. __________________ Removed

11-02-2012, 01:27 PM	#19
Fisch330ciTopasBlau Yes...I do think I hate you Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 1,719 My Ride: A car. View My Garage	no italian community near you to get pizza dough from? use your own toppings and easier than making dough yourself. __________________ -8/21/2007 RIP Grandma -pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes: flatterers are the worst type of enemies

11-05-2012, 06:32 PM	#20
ZimZimma328Ci Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,213 My Ride: Mopar View My Garage	Just pick up an $8 Dominos, same price and their new pan pizza isn't all that bad. The best pizza place around here though is about $18-20 for a large pizza that will easily feed 2 twice. Pizza use to be so expensive freshly made. Now the frozen stuff is the same price. I haven't had a frozen pizza in at least 5 years. __________________

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