Saturday, May 16, 2020

Attempt #107 - Papa Murphy's 7th Ave, Marion, Iowa


Venue
The Venue 
2240 7th Ave Suite 3,
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-9646

Due to COVID-19, only my immediate family, and mother-in-law was able to partake in this month’s pizza attempt.  We ordered take out from Pap Murphy’s in Marion, Iowa.


The Pizza
Chicago Style: No
Crust Thickness: Average
Participants: 4
Pizza Ordered:  3
Sizes Offered/Ordered: Medium (12”), Large (14”), Family (16”) / 1 Family (Veggie), 1 Medium (Combo), 1 Kid sized Mini (Cheese)
Crusts Offered/Ordered: Traditional, Thin, Stuffed / Traditional
Gourmet Vegetarian (Family Size)
Pieces Cut: Triangular

GOURMET VEGETARIAN - Our Artisan Thin Crust, topped with Creamy Garlic Sauce, Whole-Milk Mozzarella, Fresh Spinach, Sliced Zucchini, Sliced Mushrooms, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Roma Tomatoes, Mixed Onions, Cheddar, and Herb & Cheese Blend
MURPHY'S COMBO - Our Original Crust topped with Traditional Red Sauce, Whole-Milk Mozzarella, Salami, Premium Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Sliced Mushrooms, Mixed Onions and Black Olives, and Cheddar
NO KID HUNGRY MINI MURPH - Papa Murphy's is partnering with No Kid Hungry to donate $1 for every Mini Murph sold online!




Mini Murph Kids Pizza





The Verdict
Sauce: The sauce was good, sweet. 
Cheese: Hardened quickly.
Crust: Decent, but it was oily.
Toppings: The toppings were average – not too impressive.

Final Comments/Considerations:  Two words. Gourmet Vegetarian.  From someone who loves the meats, this pizza is great.  Get it in thin crust though.  You must be thinking, what has happened to Joe during quarantine, THIN crust come on!  Seriously, though, its very delicious. 

Side note, they give out a free kids tattoo if you get a  $3 mini murph pizza.





Murphy's Combo (Large)

Here are our ratings, where 1 = worst and 10 = best.
Overall 8.00
Cheese 8.25
Topping 6.50
Sauce 8.25
Crust 7.75
Venue 0.00
Favorite: Gourmet Vegetarian


Kids Tattoo (From the Mini Murph Kids Pizza)
Slices