Shameless Review: Larry's Pizza in Bryant - Family Fun

Larry's Pizza in Bryant

I am something of a pizza snob.  Having lived near Chicago for a couple of years, I find most other pizzas pale in comparison to those of Windy City lore.  However, I have to tell you I absolutely love Larry's Pizza.  Larry's is a chain that has over a dozen stores throughout Arkansas; the Bryant location being just the closest.  I have eaten at a couple of their locations and they are consistently good, though there does seem to be a little variance...possibly ingredients or just the people making them.  I am not sure.

Regardless, if you like pizza...or even if you don't, Larry's is a must try.  The combination of their pizza buffet, with the most unusual combination of ingredients combined with the relaxed, family friendly atmosphere make it a great place to take the family.

FOOD:
First, the pizza at Larry's is thin crust.  I know there are a lot of opinions of thin vs. thick and the definitive answer is....thin wins!  I know that may sound a little confusing given my statements about my love of Chicago pizza, which most people think of as deep dish.  Truth of the matter is that traditional Chicago and NY pizzas both have thin crusts.  They are completely different types of crusts and yes, Chicago is known for deep dish, but deep dish in Chi-town is mostly about the toppings not the crusts.  If you want to eat bread with cheese on it, but don't blaspheme the pizza gods and call it a pie.

Just like with my favorite restaurants north of the Mason-Dixon, Larry's pizza is all about the toppings.  I am not certain who was the inspiration for the numerous pizzas on Larry's menu, but they should be commended.  Some of the unique and delicious flavors include:

• Chicken Honey Mustard with Bacon - Sauce: Honey Mustard
• Chicken Ranch Mushroom - Sauce: Ranch
• Cheeseburger - Sauce: Mustard  Toppings: Hamburger, bacon, pickles, onions, and tomatoes
• Loaded Baked Potato - Sauce: Ranch  Toppings: Sliced potatoes, butter, bacon bits, chives, mozzarella and cheddar cheese
• Cheese Alfredo - Sauce: Alfredo
• They also have several dessert pizzas including chocolate chip pizza.  Before you question my wisdom on this matter...all I have to say is give it a try.  You will absolutely find yourself converted!

There are numerous others, and these are just a few.  I have yet to have a bad pizza at one of their establishments.
ATMOSPHERE: The feeling here is comfortable and relaxed, with a good sized game rooms.  The only negative I have with the Larry's in Bryant is that the entry is poorly laid out and during busy days, it is not unusual to find people crammed into the waiting area and spilling out into the parking lot.

SERVICE:
The service here is normally quick and friendly.  There is a bit of strategy that goes into choosing your seats as there are certain areas in the restaurant that seem to get the pizzas first.  Not frequently, but sometimes, the pizzas are gone before they make the rounds.

VALUE:
This is definitely a family oriented establishment and the pricing is in-line with that motif.

While it is certainly not a fine dining establishment, that is not what is expected from Larry's.  It delivers very good food consistently in a friendly environment.  Grab the kids and head out, it is an experience everyone will enjoy.

Larry's Pizza  is located at:
4500 Highway 5 N Ste A
Bryant, AR