I was desperate for this very place in Seminole Heights. In Hyde Park, I had my pick. But the streets of Seminole Heights seemed to be littered with Domino’s and other "chains". Then (insert angels flying through the sky carrying little pizza condiments) my husband said "What about Ybor Pizza and Subs?" I knew at that very moment I HAD married Mr. Right!
Of course! Ybor Pizza and Subs! But is it still around? Has it survived the 4 long years I had been away? A quick Internet search proved its existence, it was open for business!
I was very excited when the delivery driver pulled up with two pies piping so hot the driver was alternating her bottom grip. I ordered my staple and my husbands staple, 1 cheese and pepperoni and one white spinach. Both pizzas where hot, loaded with toppings, and smelled incredible. The pepperoni was just what I wanted, good old fashioned greasy with a perfectly thinner (not thin) crust, and simple yet very aromatic marinara to cradle the beloved toppings. The intoxicating smell reminded me of slumber parties and horror movie nights from my childhood. Staying up until the crack of dawn eating first hot, then cold pizza. Glorious Pizza!!! The spinach pie was even BETTER! A thick line of mozzarella encased a large amount of spinach resting upon a delicate olive oil base. The crust itself was perfectly baked to a light crisply crack upon ever bite.
America's favorite food is pizza and Ybor Pizza and Subs is only driving that fact home. Not only was the pizza great but the folks who operate it are just as great as the food. Funny, service oriented, and fast. Very Seminole Heights! Its not just pizza either (as the name says) they have subs and wings, too. Both of which I look forward to trying.
I highly recommended trying this place out, 4 possums!!!
Ybor Pizza and Subs
4703 N Nebraska Ave
238-3150
*Closed Sundays/ Cash Only
2 comments:
After reading your review we hustled down to give it a whirl. You pretty much nailed the pizza description. For a "not quite thin" pie the crust was really nice. Not burnt, near perfect. I'd of liked a wee bit more sauce, but it was very tasty. Also, we gave a go at the "good as hell" wings which have some cheese and spices. Not really hot, just a bit spicy. Medium sized wings ... yup messy and good. We liked it all and will go back. Probably try the garlic wings next time, keep the vampires at bay and all that. Be careful parking out front cause you might get smashed like a lovebug. The two women are friendly and funny, it's a fun place and while not much on decor, you can eat at a table or the counter and jabber. Take the address if you are hunting it - kinda hard to locate/notice otherwise.
How nice that they have come to SH (I have lived out-of-state for 10 years). Ybor city was getting pretty unpleasant and full of drunks. The last time I went down there I was pretty put-off. Ybor Pizza always had the BEST spinach pie. I can't wait to go give it a try again. It's a shame Ybor City got completely tacky and gross, but it's a boon for the Heights with regard to pizza.
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