15 July 2008
Pizza in a Gas Station
Posted by hottie under: Pizza .
Scott’s Chicago Pizza 3 out of 5 Peaks
inside Whistle Stop Food & Fuel Station
West Route 66 and Railroad Springs Blvd.
226-0065
scottschicagopizza.com
Open M - Sat., 11 am - 9 pm for dine-in, take out or delivery
We had to try Scott’s Chicago Pizza located inside the Whistle Stop gas station convenience store. We were intrigued as to whether pizza from a gas station could be truly good.
This spot was occupied briefly by Crystal Creek Sandwich Co. as an outpost from their shop near the NAU campus on Milton & Riordan. I’m not sure why they moved out, but shortly afterward, Scott’s moved in.
Scott the owner makes things mostly from scratch (at least the dough and sauce are handmade) and is usually personally there at the shop and even makes deliveries himself. This is a boon for westside Flagstaff as mysteriously, hardly any restaurant will make deliveries out that way even though it is actually much closer to town and faster than getting to the eastside or anything past the mall and even faster and closer than Cheshire and beyond. But as a westsider, I digress.
Yes, Scott’s specialty is Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And it is quite tasty. The pizza is generously topped, of a hefty size, and you will most likely have leftovers. This is a good thing as the pizza actually seems to meld overnight and the flavors are even better. We especially liked the “Mrs. O’Leary’s” - sausage, cheddar and mozzarella, red onion and peppercini rings.
Scott’s also makes thin crust for those of you who are not into deep dish style. These are tasty as well. Try the “Grant Park BBQ” - mozzarella, barbecue sauce, chicken and red onion.
Notably, Scott’s makes an excellent green chili. You can get a cup or bowl to go. It is delish and rivals possibly any of the other versions in town. We will have to investigate further if the green chili crown can go to Scott.
Scott’s does offer chicken wings. He’s got some competition with Buffalo Wild Wings located not too far away, but Scott’s are generously meaty and well cooked. The sauce is not very spicy, but that may be a good thing depending on your taste.
Prices are reasonable given the food you receive, especially with the Chicago pizza, and you can’t beat the personal service.
All in all, Hottie & the Fatso are pleased with the addition of Scott’s, and can confidently state that yes, good pizza can be had from a gas station!