The group was especially eager to set out on the Wildwood Pizza Tour in August 2009 after missing 2008 due to disagreeing schedules. Several new pizza venues had since opened up while some others had closed. To mix it up from previous years, we decided to reverse our starting point from North Wildwood to Wildwood Crest for this year. This way, Alex’s Pizzeria in the Crest would now be our first stop instead of last.
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Pizza Places Reviewed: 23
Average Price Per Slice: $2.19
Most Expensive Slice: Curly’s Pizza / Jumbo’s Pizza – $3.27
Least Expensive Slice: Santino’s / Mama Leone’s – $1.00
Overall Average of All Slices:2.34 out 5
Best Slice: Santino’s Pizza – 3.88 out of 5
Worst Slice: Snow White – .25 out of 5
Time Spent: 4 hours
Reviewers: Chris, Brian, Mike, Tim 

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Results 

Best Slice 

1. Santino’s Pizza - For literally pocket change (92 cents + 8 cents tax), this slice was excellent. The crust was thin but not too thin. Good cheese / sauce ratio and hot when we got it. The staff was friendly, attentive, and quick to serve us. We’ve also seen this place open super late–but no reason to lower your standards–Santino’s doesn’t feel like a last resort for any late-night hunger attacks. It’s a top preference! 

Price: $1.00
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5
Points to Price Ratio: 3.8 

2. Little Nicky’s -With wild chasing lights surrounding it’s sign, Little Nicky’s felt like a finish line as we approached the end of the boardwalk in North Wildwood. After eating at 22 pizza places, it’s surprising Little Nicky’s tasted as good as it did. I personally have had Little Nicky’s every summer for over 20 years, and I know it’s had it’s ups and downs. For 2009, it was definitely an up! 

Price: $1.90
Overall Rating: 3.63 out of 5
Points to Price Ratio: 1.91 

3. Mack’s Pizza -As a Wildwood staple, Mack’s Pizza is always in the running as one of the best. Great sauce and cheese earn Mack’s an excellent reputation and insanely loyal fanbase. 

Price: $2.25
Overall Rating: 3.63 out of 5
Points to Price Ratio: 1.61 

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PPR – Points to Price Ratio (Best Bang for your Buck) Winner 

1. Santino’s Pizza - Not only did they win the best slice, but Santino’s also won the Best Bang for Your Buck category. The value is great–A buck for the best slice on the boardwalk? An easy win for Santino’s Pizza. 

PPR: 3.8
Price: 92 cents + Tax 

2. Little Nicky’s Pizza – Due to the good slice and a price below the Wildwood average, Mr. Pompeo’s North Wildwood pizza joint took 2nd place in the PPR category.
PPR: 1.91   Price: 1.90   Slice Rating: 3.63 out of 5 

3. Alex’s Pizzeria – Unless you frequent the Wildwood Crest end of the boardwalk, you may never even know this place exists. Don’t worry Wildwood Crest, Alex’s has you covered and the price is right!
PPR: 1.71   Price: 1.90   Slice Rating: 3.25 out of 5 

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Least Impressive Slice 

1. Snow White

 
If you like frozen pizza, Snow White should be your pizza place of choice.  The staff is friendly and hardworking…intentions are good…but the slice was unfortunately not. 

Price: $1.62
Overall Rating: .25 out of 5
Points to Price Ratio: .15 

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 2. Fredo’s  

We’ve heard Fredo’s shouting out some great “end of the night” deals but you’re unfortunately better off shelling out the full price somewhere else. Sorry Fredo’s  :/ 

 Price: $2.00
Slice Rating: .38 out of 5
PPR: .19 

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  3. Harry’s Pizza
  

I recently heard someone praising Harry’s Corner Pizza but in our years of Wildwood pizza rating, Harry’s has always struggled. Great blinking lights, great location right by Mariner’s Landing, but the pizza never seems to “cut” it.

Price: $2.50
Overall Rating: .50 out of 5
Points to Price Ratio: .20