If you’re on the hunt for lackluster pizza, look no further than the establishment that allegedly serves the worst pizza in New York State, with a whopping 20 locations scattered across the region. As a devoted pizza enthusiast myself, I understand the disappointment of biting into a subpar slice. It’s akin to a culinary betrayal. But who is to blame for tarnishing the reputation of one of America’s beloved culinary delights?
Delishably recently unveiled its rankings of the top five worst pizza chains in the United States, with one particular chain boasting 20 outlets in New York. This revelation may come as a surprise, considering New York’s reputation for unparalleled pizza craftsmanship from NYC to Buffalo. Indeed, New Yorkers take their pizza seriously.
Now, before you inundate my social media with outraged messages, let me address the controversial fifth-place ranking. Pizza Hut, a household name for many, found itself on the list of worst chain pizzas in America. While some may argue its merits, personally, I appreciate the reliability of a Pizza Hut pie, even if it’s not the epitome of gourmet pizza.
The author of the Delishably article, Charles Kikas, is on a mission to expose the substandard offerings of various pizza chains, decrying their cardboard-flavored creations masquerading as pizza. While his list focuses on the top five offenders, Kikas laments the lack of space to highlight more dismal contenders, jokingly suggesting a potential top 10.
Interestingly, Chuck E. Cheese claimed the unenviable title of the worst chain pizza restaurant in America, according to Kikas. Despite its association with childhood birthday parties, the mention of Chuck E. Cheese in the context of pizza prompts skepticism. After all, who orders pizza from Chuck E. Cheese unless there’s a birthday bash for a sniffling 5-year-old in progress?