Funny Name, Great Pizza
SeattleMeg June 22nd, 2008
Your first reaction on getting that coupon in the Val-Pak envelope is to laugh. “Snoose Junction Pizzeria“? What’s a Snoose? Apparently, Scandinavians in the area called snuff and chewing tobacco “snoose”, and Snoose Junction was a nickname for the area when Ship captains would stop here to unload illicit loads before hitting Seattle proper. While smoking isn’t allowed inside these days, the pizza is certainly good enough to think you’re getting away with something. That something? A great deal on good food.
You can get your pizza fix here by the slice or by the whole pie. A delighful arrangement of regulars fill the large menu board along with the option to create your own masterpiece. Calzones, hot sandwiches and some salads fill out the menu along with sodas, wines and beers. It’s very family-welcoming, even if there isn’t a whole lot of room.
I noshed on slices of plain cheese and a cold bottle of Sarsparilla from Wyoming. My partner enjoyed cheese and pepperoni with a icy fountain Coke. (2 drinks, 4 slices, less than $20) The crust was thin yet sturdy and didn’t crack along the bottom when I folded mine in half. Get a few napkins for the little bit of grease run-off while you wait for it to cool from their warming oven! The sauce is perfectly not too sweet, not too seasoned, and the cheese doesn’t string out too far. I was very happy with our impromptu choice of lunch locations after walking back from a nice day at the Ballard Locks. Look for it just to the east of the India Bistro right on Market.
Snoose Junction Pizzeria is open till 3am on weekends and is located at 2305 NW Market St. Make sure to get on their email list for a free pizza on your birthday. Oh, and they DO deliver.
