Bennidito's Pizza
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Reviewed by woemad from Washington
4.05/5 rDev -2.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
4.05/5 rDev -2.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
A small, neighborhood pizza joint on Spokanes South Hill. The parking area is quite small, one may have to find space along a side street when its busy. This place is one of the best in the city for pizza and calzones, as well as offering several sandwiches.
Unusual for a pizza place (around here, at least) is the emphasis they place on micros. While their bottled selection consists almost entirely of domestic macros and uninspiring imports such as Amstel Light and Corona (on one occaision they also had something from
Rogue - I forget what, but it was the sole bottled micro), their 5 taps are devoted to beers less (in)famous, particularly ones originating from the Northwest. Their taps are rotated regularly. In the past there have been offerings from Ice Harbor, Rattlesnake
Mountain and Northern Lights, among others. They seem to have permanent accounts with Snoqualmie Falls and Boundary Bay, as theyve been on-tap whenever Ive been in. Today they had BBs Reefnetter Pale Ale, a Snoqualmie beer I couldnt make out,
and two Winthrop beers, one of which (the porter) accompanied my calzone. They also had Boddingtons Pub Ale on tap. I know, its not a micro, but its a pretty uncommon import around here.
The place is relatively small, with about 4 booths and a couple of small tables. They also have a small bar where one can observe pizzas being made and watch for any health code violations. There is also outside seating that effectively doubles the places
capacity. It is generally filled up in the summer months, but today, due to rainy weather, is deserted. The decor is mostly of micro paraphernalia, although there is a neon sign advertising Rainier, which isnt offered. Perhaps its a nod to NW nostalgia.
The service is relatively prompt. The whole place has a relaxed, slightly hipster vibe to it. There is always music playing, generally it seems to be from the 80s, but slightly off the beaten path: The Cure, B-52s, Smiths, etc. instead of Madonna, Paula Abdul, Milli Vanilli, etc (the kind of crap I had to listen to in high school). It's also the only place I've ever been where I've heard Marillion's music being played, which is cool to me.
Not a bad place if you want a semi-local beer to accompany a tasty pizza or calzone (and they are good).
Jun 09, 2004Unusual for a pizza place (around here, at least) is the emphasis they place on micros. While their bottled selection consists almost entirely of domestic macros and uninspiring imports such as Amstel Light and Corona (on one occaision they also had something from
Rogue - I forget what, but it was the sole bottled micro), their 5 taps are devoted to beers less (in)famous, particularly ones originating from the Northwest. Their taps are rotated regularly. In the past there have been offerings from Ice Harbor, Rattlesnake
Mountain and Northern Lights, among others. They seem to have permanent accounts with Snoqualmie Falls and Boundary Bay, as theyve been on-tap whenever Ive been in. Today they had BBs Reefnetter Pale Ale, a Snoqualmie beer I couldnt make out,
and two Winthrop beers, one of which (the porter) accompanied my calzone. They also had Boddingtons Pub Ale on tap. I know, its not a micro, but its a pretty uncommon import around here.
The place is relatively small, with about 4 booths and a couple of small tables. They also have a small bar where one can observe pizzas being made and watch for any health code violations. There is also outside seating that effectively doubles the places
capacity. It is generally filled up in the summer months, but today, due to rainy weather, is deserted. The decor is mostly of micro paraphernalia, although there is a neon sign advertising Rainier, which isnt offered. Perhaps its a nod to NW nostalgia.
The service is relatively prompt. The whole place has a relaxed, slightly hipster vibe to it. There is always music playing, generally it seems to be from the 80s, but slightly off the beaten path: The Cure, B-52s, Smiths, etc. instead of Madonna, Paula Abdul, Milli Vanilli, etc (the kind of crap I had to listen to in high school). It's also the only place I've ever been where I've heard Marillion's music being played, which is cool to me.
Not a bad place if you want a semi-local beer to accompany a tasty pizza or calzone (and they are good).
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