Imo's Pizza

10/06/07

Provel is just wrong

by geewhiz at Citysearch

Provel is just wrong and it doesn't belong anywhere near a pizza crust.

I had no idea of it's existence until we moved here a few years ago and were jonesing for a pizza. So innocently I took a bite and the alarm bells of upset and disappointment rang through my skull. Confused and unhappy, I walked up to the counter person and inquired as to what kind of cheese was on my pizza. He replied, "Provel". I'm like, "whazza Provel?"

Because we bought it, I ate it and as a result, Imo's taught me everything that I needed to know. I shudder in the grocery now when I walk past the deli section. Big blogs of white extruded cheese (reminds me of brains) wrapped in plastic...brrrr....

I've eaten pizza all over this country. I've eaten it in Italy. I can honestly say that this is the worst pizza that I've ever eaten. Ever. And I'd basically rather starve than eat that cheese in any form.

I have no problem with the locals enjoying it. Eat up, Saint Louis! But this is never going to fly elsewhere (hint to those dreaming of franchises on the west coast). I say that with all sincere seriousness.

We all have foods that we grew up with that bring back fond memories and good times with friends. Foods that other people don't understand. Please know that this pizza fits the bill for native St Louisians who love IMOs. It's your thing. It's your culture. It's your little piece of happy. But if you're not from 'here', it's just not right.

• Pros: Nice people, as usual for STL
• Cons: The pizza

10/23/09

For true st. louis style pizza

by stanistheman at Citysearch

You can't live in st. louis and not have imos pizza. Imos is a st. louis tradition. This location is the one my family goes to - they are always very nice and friendly. You can't go wrong with imos - from the price to the quality!!!!

• Pros: THE PIZZA!!!!

10/16/09

Easily the most WORST PIZZA EVER

by Cincinnati Kid at Citysearch

This was the worst experience of my life when it comes to eating Pizza. The sause was made of puke. The rest of the stuff looked the same. The crust was awful tasted like cardboard and a really low grade of cardboard at that. How can you call this pizza. The people making this stuff should be arrested for impersonating a pizza maker. I'm from Cincinnati where we have real pizza. I'm new to the St. Louis area, I hope all area restaurants aren't this bad. Hey St Louis drive to Cincinnati for Pizza its only a 6 hour drive but you will taste real pizza and not the stuff you have been lied to all this time THAT AINT PIZZA DUDE. IMO'S PIZZA SUCKS

• Pros: NONE
• Cons: HORRIFIC TASTE

08/24/09

tastes like yak

by cartdog at Citysearch

Easily the worst pizza I have ever had. Tastes kinda like pepperoni pizza Hotpockets but way worse. I yakked all over my friend's car right after.

• Pros: yakking can be funny
• Cons: looks like yak, tastes like yak, makes you yak

01/05/09

Poor Excuse for Pizza...

by Ammodriver2000 at Citysearch

I apologize for those who've grown up in St. Louis and have been brainwashed into thinking that sub-standard food is normal, and eating a "local tradition" makes for a regional hit-maker. Imo's tastes the same way it looks... like a poor person's attempt at making pizza out of the scraps left over in the cubbard, when there's more month at the end of the money.

It just looks nasty; tastes like the cardboard box it comes in, and is much too expensive for what one gets. Honestly; I have not run across too many "real" pizza places I care for, here in St. Louis. I have been tempted to try some of the more "Italianesque" places on the Hill. At least I know those are more genuine than Imo's, depression-era, nasty attempt at pizza.

Then again; success is having a product and convincing thousands that it's the best, local thing going, so you might as well be a loyal consumer too.

Save your money; not worth the drive, the abuse to your taste buds, or the punishment to your stomach.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Absurdly overpriced for the shaby product.

02/11/08

Obviously, people grow up in different areas of the country and are used to different things.

by islasunflower at Citysearch

Imo's is a long standing tradition in St. Louis. While there are many disputes about crust, Imo's is about the only pizza left that uses the real sausage w/anise in it. No fillers or preformed meat there. What is disgusting is that people form New York who write their reviews spell disgusting disscusting...get outta here!

01/21/08

Delicious!

by lindzei at Citysearch

This is a St. Louis favorite. I LOVE IT! If it were so gross their wouldn't be one every 3 miles every were in the city and counties. The crust is good, not dry or cardboard like. I like thin crust because you can taste the toppings more and I'm all about the toppings. The cheese is amazing and the seasoning is phenomenal. Not to mention the people that work their are always so friendly. It's wonderful. I think I'll get it for lunch.

• Pros: Toppings, crust, CHEESE, and all over flavor
• Cons: It's a little expensive

01/20/08

Well...Imo's couldn't cut it in central Illinois....

by moehowardisgod at Citysearch

We used to have an Imo's Pizza in Springfield, IL.....needless to say, it didn't last long. Why?! Because it wasn't very good at all. Personally speaking, it wasn't the WORST pizza I ever had, but it was certainly far from the best. That cheese they put on it was terrible (provel?! wtf is that?!?!). Almost tasted like somebody threw up on a pizza. I'll give it some credit though...at least it had flavor! LOL, it wasn't bland at all.

09/22/07

The St. Louis Classic

by dancemom1 at Citysearch

The square beyond compare. I think Imos ruined all other pizzas for me. The thin crust give lets the toppings explode with all of their flavor. And,, of course, the cheese is addictive. If I moved I think I would have to have it shipped in to whereever I was. I don't understand why they experiment with thicker crusts or other menue items. Why fill up on that when you've got the gourmet dish right in front of you. And it's just as good in the morning for breakfast. Perfect to eat in the car as your dodging through traffic. All in all, just a true St. Louis classic.

• Pros: Cheese and toppings.
• Cons: Would be nice to have more Imos resteraunts to eat in.

04/29/07

Greatest Pizza Ever!!!

by limex at Citysearch

I grew up in South City, and have ate this pizza all throughout my life, I no longer live in St louis, but make multiple trips all year to go eat here, and also have it fed-ex'd at least once a month. Ive tried all sorts of pizza and traveled through many states and have one conclusion for you. This is absolutely the best pizza i have ever had.. Do not go in there and think this is going to taste like dominoes or out of the brick oven in boston or new york.. This is St Louis style pizza, and it is nothing like you have ever tried before. I recommend it to anyone and everyone. Give it a shot, and i really recommend the locations in the City.. i.e Forest Park or South Delor. Some of the newer Franchises havent mastered it the same as the older ones. To make this short, it is the best pizza i have ever had.

• Pros: The best flavor and pizza.
• Cons: its slightly expensive, looking around 20-30$ for 3-4 people.