by Third Ave Hooligan
Robert, a commentor one our article about Wasko’s, smartly described the strip of Route 23 known as Nutt Road as “Hoagie & Pizza Pike.” True there are a handful of pizza and sandwich joints on that stretch of road, but when it come to pizza it’s home to some of the best pies in town. You’ve all read (and some have disagreed) about my views on Mimmo’s and I’ve admitted that probably one of those slices (most likely the eighth), was due to my recollection of growing up eating pie’s just like Mimmo’s. Well, also on Nutt Road is another of Phoenixville’s finest pizzas, and its made at Sal’s Pizza Box (95 Nutt Road), whose slogan is “Pizza is for lovers.”
Since Sal’s doesn’t deliver (a definite down side considering it’s small parking lot and location at a five-point intersection), I decided to order a large pie to watch while hoping the Fightins would force a Game 7 in the World Series. Even though the Phils lost, I’m sure glad that I had such a quality pie to help drown my sorrows. Before gettin into specifics about the pie, it should first be noted that Sal’s has a sweet selection of take-out sixers to enjoy with your ‘za.
Alright, now down to the nitty gritty… Sal’s crust is very similar to Mimmo’s, it’s a thin crust, slightly crispy and very light. The sauce is sweet with hints of parsley and basil and balances nicely with the saltiness of the cheese. Overall, everything works together deliciously. Maybe it was me, but the large pie didn’t seem so large and I easily housed the three-slice MAN-imum. Sal’s pie is a little bit pricier than most, but it’s TOTALLY worth it. Hands down one of the best pies in town and worth the drive for pick up (remember, beer selection.)
In sum, pizza from Sal’s Pizza Box is true to its slogan. It’s a pizza lover’s pizza.
Seven out of eight slices.
