I really think this needs to be evaluated from the angle of it being in Tiffin, OH. If I didn't, the rating wouldn't be as high, but it's the best pizza I've had in that city hands down. I would definitely go again, if in the area. The pizza bar was full and the service was decent. There were enough pizzas to have a choice. They even tried to do a Chicago deep dish, although the crust was more like East of Chicago's. It was still good though. That's all I could ask for in Tiffin. The locals were a little leery of it, though. ::Small talk at the pizza bar:: Middle-aged local: "What's that?" Me: "That appears to be a Chicago-style deep dish. Oh, and they even put the sauce on the top! That's cool." Middle-aged local: "Well, this here's a Tiffin pizza!" (Pointing to the regular crust pizza with pepperoni) Me: "Sure...?" Middle-aged local: "I'm gonna have me a slice of that!" That conversation STILL cracks me up. XD
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Noj S.
Visited Fort Ball Pizza last Wednesday. My son is attending Heidelberg University this fall and we are on the hunt for good places to eat in Tiffin. We arrived at 4:00 p.m., and there was only one other table of people dining at this early hour. We order the 20" cheese pizza hoping, fingers crossed, that this pizza would be awesome and I would have lots of leftovers for lunch. The pizza comes out pretty quickly and is barely average. We ate it due to overwhelming hunger, but it wasn't anything to write home about. Liked the texture of the crust, but did not care for the flavor. Cheese was average and sauce was not very good. The Pizza did not heat up well at all. I actually threw the rest of the pizza away and I'm not sure if I've ever thrown pizza away. The other food may be very good there and I would definitely be willing to try some other options, but I wouldn't try the pizza again. Positive notes: the inside was clean and the waitresses were AWESOME - very personable.
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David S.
I use to come to Ft. Ball quite frequently when I lived in Tiffin. Hadn't been there in a couple of years, so I decided to check it out one Sat. afternoon. It was a little disappointing. They still have the huge ravioli, which I've always liked. I was disappointed that they no longer have eggs in the salad bar, and the pizzas they had out I didn't care for.
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Todd H.
Ok, Smorgasbord is in the name ... That's all that needs said. Their buffet is great, the right combination of artery clogging deliciousness and a smattering of vegetables for salad. Their blt subs and pizza are great!!! Always our faves.
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Joe D.
Decent pizza, notice more in Tiffin.
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Jared H.
I have had their pizza 10's, if not hundreds of times (even worked there for a minute), and will never tire of their food. Their pizza is not too thin, not too thick, and the home made sauce has a nice combination of sweetness and spiciness from the Italian seasonings. They also have fantastic subs on fresh made bread, great pastas in huge portions, and the best Italian Smorgasbord around.
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austin w.
Stop anytime I am in town. Lunch and dinner buffet is cheap and has an incredible amount of food. Beer and all-you-can eat pizza/pasta/salad. What else do you want?
(5)
Peter G.
a 10! or 5 stars however you want it! the best pizza, dont live close any more but travel JUST to eat there! THE best pizza!
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Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Pizza
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Nate L.
I really think this needs to be evaluated from the angle of it being in Tiffin, OH. If I didn't, the rating wouldn't be as high, but it's the best pizza I've had in that city hands down. I would definitely go again, if in the area. The pizza bar was full and the service was decent. There were enough pizzas to have a choice. They even tried to do a Chicago deep dish, although the crust was more like East of Chicago's. It was still good though. That's all I could ask for in Tiffin. The locals were a little leery of it, though. ::Small talk at the pizza bar:: Middle-aged local: "What's that?" Me: "That appears to be a Chicago-style deep dish. Oh, and they even put the sauce on the top! That's cool." Middle-aged local: "Well, this here's a Tiffin pizza!" (Pointing to the regular crust pizza with pepperoni) Me: "Sure...?" Middle-aged local: "I'm gonna have me a slice of that!" That conversation STILL cracks me up. XD
(4)Noj S.
Visited Fort Ball Pizza last Wednesday. My son is attending Heidelberg University this fall and we are on the hunt for good places to eat in Tiffin. We arrived at 4:00 p.m., and there was only one other table of people dining at this early hour. We order the 20" cheese pizza hoping, fingers crossed, that this pizza would be awesome and I would have lots of leftovers for lunch. The pizza comes out pretty quickly and is barely average. We ate it due to overwhelming hunger, but it wasn't anything to write home about. Liked the texture of the crust, but did not care for the flavor. Cheese was average and sauce was not very good. The Pizza did not heat up well at all. I actually threw the rest of the pizza away and I'm not sure if I've ever thrown pizza away. The other food may be very good there and I would definitely be willing to try some other options, but I wouldn't try the pizza again. Positive notes: the inside was clean and the waitresses were AWESOME - very personable.
(2)David S.
I use to come to Ft. Ball quite frequently when I lived in Tiffin. Hadn't been there in a couple of years, so I decided to check it out one Sat. afternoon. It was a little disappointing. They still have the huge ravioli, which I've always liked. I was disappointed that they no longer have eggs in the salad bar, and the pizzas they had out I didn't care for.
(3)Todd H.
Ok, Smorgasbord is in the name ... That's all that needs said. Their buffet is great, the right combination of artery clogging deliciousness and a smattering of vegetables for salad. Their blt subs and pizza are great!!! Always our faves.
(4)Joe D.
Decent pizza, notice more in Tiffin.
(3)Jared H.
I have had their pizza 10's, if not hundreds of times (even worked there for a minute), and will never tire of their food. Their pizza is not too thin, not too thick, and the home made sauce has a nice combination of sweetness and spiciness from the Italian seasonings. They also have fantastic subs on fresh made bread, great pastas in huge portions, and the best Italian Smorgasbord around.
(5)austin w.
Stop anytime I am in town. Lunch and dinner buffet is cheap and has an incredible amount of food. Beer and all-you-can eat pizza/pasta/salad. What else do you want?
(5)Peter G.
a 10! or 5 stars however you want it! the best pizza, dont live close any more but travel JUST to eat there! THE best pizza!
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