Submitted by amp_atx t3_113at2f in Connecticut
Are they planning to expand a lot outside of the northeast?
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amp_atx OP t1_j8p4svf wrote
It’s at the Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, MD.
wrinklyweenus t1_j8pabzy wrote
Crazy. I live near College Park now and complain about the sorry state of pizza in the DMV. This is good information!
AbbreviationsKey9446 t1_j8pevss wrote
I think I'm more surprised to see they brought down the Foxon Park sodas.
Saint_Chrispy1 t1_j8pfesj wrote
Not terrible from east haven to MD.... Hopefully they make more than that one delivery lol!
Saint_Chrispy1 t1_j8pfft7 wrote
Looks alot like the Mohegan sun one
Frankie_Wilde t1_j8podnv wrote
Any good? Been incredibly disappointed with them lately
RandyPhylum t1_j8px4h4 wrote
From Montgomery Co. (Kind of) Live in Foxon Park, East Haven. This is cool. How did the soda travel so far? I have always said, the only pizza outside of New Haven that is good is Ledo's.
amp_atx OP t1_j8q38hp wrote
Yes, the server told me every Pepe's location serves Foxon Park. That was the best surprise, considering I now live out of state and don't have to drive to CT to get it
amp_atx OP t1_j8q3cdb wrote
It's a little smaller than Mohegan but similar layout. This and Mohegan are the only "chain" Pepe's I've been to, so I don't know how the others compare.
amp_atx OP t1_j8q3lwe wrote
The crust was good, but the toppings slid off of the pie. The cheese wasn't completely baked into the pizza, almost like they didn't want to burn it too much. Having Foxon Park saved the experience. Overall not bad compared to what other places call pizza around here.
[deleted] t1_j8q66ow wrote
Good ol’ Foxon Park😋
valhallagypsy t1_j8q7p4a wrote
This is not ok.
Proteinshake4 t1_j8q8oza wrote
The families sold out and just want to make as much money as they can. It’s a shame.
Round_Rectangles t1_j8qagwr wrote
I went down to DC with my parents a few years ago. We stayed at a hotel in the Bethesda area and there was a place called Pete's New Haven Pizza, or something like that. Not too bad either.
angeldeb82 t1_j8qbin6 wrote
Wow! This looks so cool! 😮🍕
barbiesalopecia t1_j8qec93 wrote
According to their website they have chains all the way down to Florida. I’m all for it, it’s nice to have decent pizza when traveling. Other than them I tend not to trust pizza south of NJ
Delicious_Score_551 t1_j8qme18 wrote
Quite a few of us told you Pepe's has been going south for a while.
( Unsure if I should show myself the door. )
amp_atx OP t1_j8qqk47 wrote
I can see them expanding into Florida, but a random mall in Maryland? That surprised me
Madame_Medusa_ t1_j8r8q77 wrote
Pete’s is great! They sell Foxon Park too.
Milwaukeebear t1_j8r8st8 wrote
Selling out? Are you opposed to making money?
FaZeLuckyBoy t1_j8rcxnp wrote
I bet that Tom Howard eats here
Jonabc5 t1_j8rd02d wrote
What mall in Maryland?
Jonabc5 t1_j8rd1e6 wrote
Im sorry you live near College Park
MoonFishLanding t1_j8rgx9r wrote
I think it’s more about the quality slipping that’s attached to the name for what they’re known. It’s a common theme for places that have a renowned following that try to grow bigger than they should.
They start focusing on quantity rather than quality. You have to. Oftentimes, the care and preparation of the product also suffer because you bring in employees (non-family members) that haven’t been immersed in the “love” and pride of the business and don’t put the same passion into it.
tokeytime t1_j8rh5ut wrote
Lol, woosh. He means they're crap now that they franchised. Not the same pizza, barely the same people, and certainly not what the original owner had in mind...
NateDoes t1_j8riej2 wrote
Is Pepe's the new Sbarro?
DawNoFd3aTh t1_j8rk4ti wrote
Was going to bring my buddy to one in mass cause hes never had New haven style but we checked it out and the prices were just stupid so we went and got local pizza instead. It's one thing for the original location but the chains are overpriced too which is just nuts
wrinklyweenus t1_j8rmfdt wrote
Jonabc5 t1_j8rniqe wrote
What town specifically, college park is a real dump my dude. Went to school there.
Dawbs89 t1_j8rpy65 wrote
More like the new Pizzeria Uno.
Chicago's original Uno is legit, but the chain bastardized the name.
wrinklyweenus t1_j8rq9jw wrote
Gentrifying like you wouldn't believe.
Jonabc5 t1_j8rs43d wrote
Weird. I remember the days of strong armed robberies at dorms and people getting beat dor sandals
MrSteven20618 t1_j8rtgco wrote
Let’s hope not; burnt pizza should not be a thing
Sleight0ffHand t1_j8ru90a wrote
I love me a burnt crust
OutTheOfficeWindow t1_j8s1vm6 wrote
Bethesda?
amp_atx OP t1_j8t1wzt wrote
lol, I read the italicized part again. So it's not the same as experiencing the original Pepe's, but it's definitely not "crap" like Sbarro or Dominoes.
amp_atx OP t1_j8t1y8a wrote
Yes, the Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
amp_atx OP t1_j8t2c61 wrote
Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
charmed_fandomgal t1_j8t2kld wrote
Is the Mohegan sun one any good? Been interested in trying Pepe’s but don’t know if it’s worth it to go to east haven as having to drive and park in the city tends to make me nervous but I live close enough to Mohegan
RededHaid t1_j8t47d8 wrote
Dollar for dollar?
RededHaid t1_j8t4he7 wrote
I’d eat dinner at Krispy Kreme before going back to the one at the Sun.
Consistent-Flight-20 t1_j8t4ks7 wrote
Agreed. It's only the original New Haven location for me. I don't even bother with the pop ups here in CT. It's just not the same.
charmed_fandomgal t1_j8t4mc1 wrote
Good to know. I like Krispy Kreme though. Just not for dinner
amp_atx OP t1_j8t5tf4 wrote
The main difference I saw in the menu was that the chain Pepe's use canned, not fresh clams in their pizzas.
PoorInCT t1_j8thgx0 wrote
There's a mall that it is still open?
DetectiveTrapezoid t1_j8ticgp wrote
I once ate at a BBQ place in Tallahassee FL that served Foxon Park. It was a pleasant surprise.
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Listening_Cat t1_j8tsg08 wrote
Pepe’s is great if you eat it 5 seconds within it coming out of the oven.
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wrinklyweenus t1_j8p4lpr wrote
Which town in MD?