Fricano’s Pizza
5808 Alpine Ave, Comstock Park, MI, 49321
Fricano’s Pizza Menu
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Salads
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The Original 12" Thin Crust Pizza Pie
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Specialty Pizzas
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Sub Sandwich (Italian or Meatball) 8"
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Fricano's Il Sugo Spaghetti Sauce
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Spaghetti Dinner with Meatballs
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Lasagna Dinner
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Desserts
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Beverages
Diabetics at TGI Friday
If you're a diabetic, then you must be extra careful while dining at TGI Friday. Try the salad menu at TGI Friday to keep your sugar and sodium intake in check. Soups are great to keep you full and satisfied without munching on the unhealthy greased meat-based dishes on TGI Friday menu.
Foods to Avoid at TGI Friday for Diabetics:
Sugar and sodium intake are crucial if you have diabetes. While the salads are the best option for you at TGI Friday, it is recommended to avoid the Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad containing over 1000 calories and 1,650mg sodium. Also, skip Warm Pretzels with Craft Beer-Cheese dipping sauce as it contains more than 3000mg sodium. It is wise to skip the dessert for diabetics, especially the Brownie Obsession topped with Vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and pecans.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at TGI Friday
Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce
Nutritional Facts: 560 calories, 33g (Tans. Fat 1g & Sat. Fat 16g), 790mg sodium, 37g carbs, 2g sugar, 6g fiber, 27g Protein
Chicken Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken (Lunch portion) with Caesar Dressing
Nutritional Facts: 310 calories, 28g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 800mg sodium, 38g carbs, 3g sugar, 2g fiber, 11g Protein
Kids Meal Chicken Sandwich
Nutritional Facts: 310 calories, 14g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 700mg sodium, 26g carbs, 3g sugar, 2g fiber, 22g Protein
Kid's Side - Seasoned Fries
Nutritional Facts: 320 calories, 16g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 810mg sodium, 40g carbs, 0g sugar, 5g fiber, 5g Protein
Kid's Side - Fresh Fruit
Nutritional Facts: 45 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 12g carbs, 10g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Tea - English Breakfast
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Tea - Mint Green
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Healthy Meal suggestions for Fricano’s Pizza
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Salads
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The Original 12" Thin Crust Pizza Pie
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Specialty Pizzas
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Sub Sandwich (Italian or Meatball) 8"
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Fricano's Il Sugo Spaghetti Sauce
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Spaghetti Dinner with Meatballs
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Lasagna Dinner
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Desserts
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Beverages
High Blood Pressure at TGI Friday
Most foods served at TGI Friday are high in sodium and could be a health risk if you are concerned with your blood pressure levels. You can always opt for salads or soups. However, you must check the sodium levels in burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts before ordering.
Foods to Avoid at TGI Friday for High Blood Pressure
While the salads are healthy at TGI Friday, you must skip the Pecan-Crusted Chicken Salad. You should also avoid Jack Daniel's Ribs and Shrimp at TGI Fridays for its high sodium content. Appetizers are the best to ensure that you don't eat too much while dining outside. However, you must skip Warm Pretzels with Craft Beer-Cheese Dipping sauce as one serving of this contains over 3000mg sodium.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at TGI Friday
Caesar Salad with Breadstick with Caesar Dressing
Nutritional Facts: 440 calories, 31g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 7g), 720mg sodium, 33g carbs, 4g sugar, 3g fiber, 9g Protein
House Salad with Breadstick
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3.5g), 330mg sodium, 29g carbs, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 8g Protein
Kid's Dessert - Vanilla Ice Cream
Nutritional Facts: 460 calories, 26g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 17g), 170mg sodium, 39g carbs, 5g sugar, 0g fiber, 6g Protein
Kids Meal Pasta & Marinara
Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 2g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 150mg sodium, 46g carbs, 7g sugar, 4g fiber, 9g Protein
Kid's Side - Carrots w/ Ranch 150
Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 14g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 340mg sodium, 7g carbs, 3g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Coffee - Black/Decaf
Nutritional Facts: 5 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Espresso
Nutritional Facts: 5 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 5mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at TGI Friday
Fat and calorie count are normally high at American diners and TGI Friday is no exception in that case. Too greasy and fried items will not only boost your calorie intake but also increase your bad cholesterol levels. You should make smart choices while dining at TGI Friday if you have cholesterol issues.
Foods to Avoid at TGI Friday for High Cholesterol
TGI Fridays are also famous for their ribs and steak. However, it is in the best interest of those concerned with high cholesterol to stay away from Jack Daniel's Ribs and Shrimp. Desserts are a big NO for you if you are worried about your high cholesterol levels. It is recommended to skip all kinds of desserts, especially the Brownie Obsession. You should also skip the meat burgers and sandwiches at TGI Fridays as these items are high in saturated fat which can elevate your LDL levels.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at TGI Friday
Traditional Wings BBQ
Nutritional Facts: 500 calories, 24g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 7g), 790mg sodium, 29g carbs, 24g sugar, 1g fiber, 44g Protein
Grilled Chicken Pecan & Blue Cheese Salad (Lunch portion)
Nutritional Facts: 480 calories, 21g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 870mg sodium, 30g carbs, 8g sugar, 10g fiber, 66g Protein
Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard ((Hand-Breaded)
Nutritional Facts: 440 calories, 33g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 700mg sodium, 26g carbs, 8g sugar, 1g fiber, 11g Protein
Kid's Side - Side Salad
Nutritional Facts: 45 calories, 2g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 90mg sodium, 5g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 2g Protein
Kid's Side - Mandarin Oranges
Nutritional Facts: 60 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 14g carbs, 14g sugar, 1g fiber, 1g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - Tea - Apricot
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®
Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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Q & A on TGI Friday
Can Vegans eat on TGI Friday?
TGI Friday has launched Vegan food options The Beyond Meat Cheeseburger, fries and salads which can be enjoyed by vegan lovers. Though we would advise you to get confirmation from the server at the TGI Friday outlet before ordering the food item.
Does TGI Fridays have vegetarian food?
TGI Friday have options of burgers made from plant-based ingredients which are grilled and seasoned with cheddar cheese, red onions, tomatoes, pickles and lettuce. One can also go for fries, salads or juices.
Does TGI Friday have happy hours?
The happy hour on TGI Friday happens every Friday. Chief marketing officer of TGI Friday says that “people now don't operate on a 9 to 5 schedule”. Thus the company is giving out one whole day when customers can enjoy their favourite meal at pocket-friendly rates.
Is TGI Friday closed on holidays?
TGI Friday is opened on most of the holidays except Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.
What are TGI Friday Opening and Closing Time?
The American restaurant chain is established on some of the largest cities like Miami, Las Vegas, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston etc. TGI Friday regular restaurant hours from Monday to Sunday is 11:00 AM – 01:00 AM.
How do I find the nearest TGI Friday Restaurant?
There are over 800 TGI Friday restaurants in the United States. The best way to search the nearest TGI Friday location is by using our Restaurant Listings Directory.
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About TGI Friday
TGI Friday is a casual dining American restaurant chain founded in 1965. The term “TGI” is an acronym for Thank God It's and together the name of the restaurant is often announced as Thank God It's Friday. Over the years of its existence, the TV commercials and other advertisement streams have also twisted the phrase a bit and used it as Thank Goodness It's Friday. The restaurant serves alcoholic beverages primarily. However, they are also known for their low-carbohydrate and low-fat menu items to promote a healthy lifestyle. TGI Friday also offers gluten-free items on its menu for those with gluten intolerance.
Besides the cool name, TGI Friday also has an interesting background story of its origin. The founder of the restaurant Alan Stillman lived in a New York-based neighbourhood full of a young crowd, especially girls from the airline and fashion industry. He started the first TGI Friday restaurant in New York in the hope of meeting single women as there weren't any such public place for young men and women to meet. He invested $5000 on his own and borrowed another $5000 from his mother to buy a bar named The Good Tavern and renamed the premise to Thank God It's Friday, inspired from an expression during his time at Bucknell University.
Healthy Food Options at TGI Friday
TGI Friday is a casual dining American restaurant chain serving burgers, sandwiches, steaks & ribs, salads, soups, and desserts. You got to be somewhat cautious while dining at TGI Friday if you are health conscious. You can always opt for light items such as salads or soups to start with. You can also prefer seafood over chicken or other meat to ensure a healthy meal at TGI Friday.
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Address :
5808 Alpine Ave
Comstock Park, MI, 49321 - Phone (616) 785-5800
- Website https://www.fricanospizzaalpine.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:00 pm - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Dan B.
I have had the distinct pleasure of enjoying Fricano's Pizza for over 30 years. My wife's family took me to Grand Haven in the early 80's and have been hooked ever since. The Alpine location is convenient and serves the identical piping hot, crispy, tangy pizza as they have done for decades. I live in Chicago and consider myself an expert on thick and thin crust pizza and have to tell you, Fricano's is in my top two. It's a great value and the staff are wonderful people to dine with and provide great service. Highly recommend.
(5)Bernadene F.
I had to laugh at the little glass that my wine came in but other than that I so much more enjoyed this location other than the one in Holland Michigan. This place is light and airy and lots of room and they even have other items on the menu besides pizza can you believe it? They have lasagna and salad and spaghetti and even more selections for pizza. The pizza we got was really delicious and I would return to this location in no time
(4)Jerry C.
Fantastic pizza!!! Service is always good, with plenty of parking and seating inside.
(5)Average Consumer S.
What you need to know before you go: 1. The pizza is very good, but it's expensive. Know that first.. About $10+ for a personal pizza. 2. They do not refill soda and it's a small glass to begin with. Now, we were there tonight and our waitress was horrible.. horrible.. Frankly, she is the reason for my post here... She was short with us, never stuck around long enough to take everyone's drink order at our table (4 people)... We had to catch her on the the next time she visited the table. She was rude.. not sure if she was having a bad night or she is always a pain in the a*s. She never asked how the bill was to be split between 2 couples, but she handed it to us before we even had a chance to tell her (Remember what I said about her being short with us...). We are nice people, we were very nice to her. We couldn't get a word in with her. For example; when she handed me the bill, I tried to get her attention before she walked away and she kept walking. I KNOW she heard me, she acted as if she didn't hear me, but I saw her mannerism and I know she heard us.. She kept walking anyway... I assure you, we did nothing to warrant being treated like that. We smile, we say please and thank you. Respect... What was funny, when we paid, the main man behind the counter was really cool! We bantered and thanked each other, had a laugh. It was at that point that piece-of-work waitress put on a smile and said "Thank You!" She giving us the ol' "thank you before you tip' gig and acting like she gave two shits in front of her boss. In any case, we wont be back because I never want to deal with her again. I hope the boss reads this because he should evaluate who he has working there.. Fricano's has a cult like following apparently.. perhaps you need to be in the cult to get treated well by the wait staff.. I probably should have said something to the main-man or even to her, but I didn't feel like going there at the moment... hate to be passive aggressive here, but it's what you get when you pay hard earned money and get an experience like we had.
(3)Bigboss A.
By far the best pizza in a 45 minute radius of Grand Rapids. Thin crust with a Parmesan crust. No special ordering, you get what is on the menu. I recommend the sausage pizza. The hours are strange but worth figuring out. A must stop anytime I am near Alpine.
(5)Rebecca M.
Been loving Fricano's pizza for decades! Its thin crust, cheesy, meaty, bubbly, golden goodness has been devoured by me and my family on more holidays, regular days, and family get togethers than I could possibly count. So many wonderful memories made revolving around this legendary, Michigan deliciousness! (we had some for dinner tonight and writing this post is making me hungry for more!)
(5)Amy M.
When our server said almost immediately that they are the Pizza Nazi I knew right away I was gonna like her! The pizza is very good - and I say this being a fan of a thicker crust usually and theirs is pretty thin. I have tried the roasted garlic basil pizza & the Hawaiian. I would actually prefer chunks of roasted garlic on my pizza but that doesn't seem easy for me to find. Both were fantastic in my opinion! Fricanos offers a few different specialty pizzas or about 5 toppings you can choose from to make your own combo. They do not substitute but will remove items from the specialty pizzas listed. However, they will not make a pizza with anything other than the toppings listed. Yes, this means you cannot choose a topping that isn't on the list even if it can be found on a specialty pizza. The service isn't the fastest but the servers I have had are awesome! I can't wait to go back, I find myself craving their pizza.
(4)Rachel S.
Our first visit didn't do much for us... We stood at the front door for a solid 10 minutes before someone walked by and told us we could sit at "any table in that row". We sat at our table for 10-15 minutes before someone came and asked us "what we wanted". After waiting 40 minutes for 2 small pizzas, our tiny drinks with no free refills were gone and our server never checked on us. The famous pizza.....was not that amazing. There aren't many topping choices, and the pepperoni was extremely greasy. We didn't feel it was worth the price or the hype.
(1)John B.
I'm going to give a simple review for a simple product. I worked at the N. Park location for over 3 years back around 1999 and had this pizza everyday (ahh, the joys of a teenage metabolism) and never once got sick of it. It's that good. It's true, Fricanos only offers thin-crust, 5 toppings and one size but I'm telling you, it works. Lastly, I got to know the owner, Doug, when I worked there and I can honestly say that it is extremely rare that you find a business owner who has as much pride invested in keeping the product sacred, as he does. This business and the people behind it are authentic Grand Rapids. Something we don't see a whole lot of anymore. Treat yourself to a classic!
(5)David M.
So after growing up in Grand Haven and having Fricano's weekly for 20 years I started having withdrawals here in Seattle. Not a problem, Doug made me a dozen pizzas, packed them and sent them off to me here in Seattle. Now I am just saying not since a chief of mine brought me back a fricanos wrapper in the Persian Gulf have I been so happy and homesick at the same time. Now it should be said I have been here 19 years now and still about every summer I send Doug an email. Here's to you Fricano family!!!!! Thanks for the best Pizza on the planet.
(5)J. S.
I went to the Comstock location last night with friends. I'm from Chicago and only do deep dish once or twice a year. Fricano's has an awesome thin and crispy pizza. I was 2 slices short of knocking off my own pie. Great crust, sauce and they have a very tasty blend of cheeses. This is a wonderful family owned Ma and Pa pizza joint not a national chain. Owner Doug is a classically warm and welcome guy. Our server was fantastic! Friendly and full of life. Go there and have a great pizza at very reasonable prices.
(5)David D.
This place is awesome! If there's a better thin-crust pizza elsewhere in the world, I'd love to know. It certainly doesn't exist in Phoenix. Anyway, if you've never been here, stop what you're doing! And go RIGHT NOW! My father's from GH and grew up on Fricano's pizza in the 50's. He always says that way back then, people didn't even know what 'pizza' was! I've eaten about 100 pies going back to 1985 or so when we visited relatives near the beach. I think the Fricano family came to GR in the past decade. I've only been to this location 5-6 times. But it looks like a nice place, has friendly staff and holds an assortment of menu options (if you choose to dine in). Check out the Fricanos in Kalamazoo if you're out that way. It's about a 15 minute drive off of the 131.
(5)Scott S.
I used to get takeout from the North Park location that is closed now, but I'd never been to this one until recently. I was pretty impressed with the food; we tried a lot of different stuff and I enjoyed everything. The service was also quite good, and our waitress was chatty and charming. The only thing that detracted from our enjoyment was the bunch of drunks seated nearby. Hopefully that was just our bad luck, and not the usual.
(4)andrew c.
This pizza is very good. I am a bit of a pizza snob, and I can say that the Roasted garlic, the original, and the Primavera are all winners. paper-thin crust, fresh ingredients, good sauce (albeit light), and that what it takes to make a good pie. It is not the best I have ever had (Di Fara, Grimaldi, Arturo's, Coal Fire, etc) but it is the best in the area. I'll be back :)
(5)Steve H.
It pains me to write write this review. but I hope that Doug reads it. For years I have been purchasing Fricanos pizza an I absolutely loved it. I grew up here in Grand Rapids and my parents would actually drive to Grand Haven to purchase half-baked Fricanos pizza and bring it home to finish it off. however for the past 2 years I have ordered pizza from Fricanos 3 times. The problem is that they have change thier pepperoni. In the past their pepperoni was these very small but very thick peperoni slices. For the past couple of years they have changed them and it detracts from the experience of what fricanos is supposed to be; Unique. Now I can hardly bring myself to even order a take out. They still have the crust and sausage to save them from angry masses, but for me the magic is gone and also my business. though I will return maybe once a year. maybe I will visit grand haven again and see if they still offer the quality ingredients they used to in the past.. dunno. 2 stars today for the Alpine location.
(2)Amie B.
Pizza had maybe a Oz of sauce on it and their roasted garlic pizza was just a cheese pizza with a ridiculous amount of garlic powder on it. And also the guy that took out order was rude and nit customer friendly at all. Best pizza in Michigan my butt
(1)Kelly K.
The people who own this place and the staff are wonderful people, friendly, and accommodating to children. They are proud of their restaurant, :) everyone treated us so nice (2 adults, 4 kids). They give the kids a big pack of crayons and s bunch of round papers to keep them busy. Love this. Now everyone at my table loved the pizza. I did not. Ideally thin crust is great, but this pizza is thin and just horribly greasy to the point that it just makes more sense to roll your pizza up and eat it. Not fun. While the sauce flavor is great, the cheese and meats create entirely too much grease for this thin little pie. It's good, but I didn't love it. Great people though!
(3)Bill D.
The EBA (everything but anchovies) pizza IS as good as it looks and gets! It was a great pleasure to meet and talk with Doug (the owner). When he learned this was my first time enjoying a Fricano's pizza, I shared a handshake and a "Welcome to the Fricano's Family!" with him. I believe that. As we chatted, I can tell he and his family's history/passion is serving the best ultra/thin crust pizza in W MI. Doug and his team in the Alpine store (I have not been to other locations) do that and connect on a friendly, personal level as well. And we did have a discussion about onions on pizza. I get it now. You go there and have your own discussion with Doug. I bet he'd be willing to enlighten you too. Enjoy!
(5)Terri H.
My husband and I love it! We had our wedding rehearsal here 10 years ago and keep coming back whenever we are in town. The best pizza!
(5)Jim A.
I really like this place. Pizza any size you want as long as it is 12". The only place in town that I can get anchovies on the side. Kind of old school, wine in a juice glass. If you don't like ultra thin crust pizza go some place else. If you wand a lot of fu-fu stuff go some place else. If you want the best thin crust pizza with basic toppings Fricano's is the place.
(4)Suzie S.
Voted "Best Pizza" by PURE MICHIGAN! Yep, I agree! Staff is fun and friendly too!
(5)Benj R.
I grew up eating this pizza, and just recently re-discovered it. One size, and six toppings to choose from. Its not perfect for everyone, but when you want a greasy pizza fast, this is the place to go. I tried to go their for lunch, and It was closed for some reason. It needs to be open earlier.
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