Pizza Tour 2018 Results

Every year, our group of five spends one entire evening tasting, reviewing and rating a slice of pizza from every ”legitimate” pizzeria on the Wildwood boardwalk, in search of the best slice. Here, we reveal our findings… For more info, read the 'About the Pizza Tour' page!

2018 Pizza Tour Details

Starting Point: North end of the boardwalk, Little Nicky's
Pizza Places Reviewed: 25
Average Price Per Slice: $2.59 (Up 1 cent)
Most Expensive Slice: Jumbo's -- $3.53
Least Expensive Slice: Fredo's Pizza -- $1.00
Overall Average of All Slices: 2.5 out 5 (Down .3)
Time Spent: 4 hours (Starting time: 7:20 pm End time: 11:20 pm)
Reviewers: Chris, Brian, Mike, Frank, Tim

The Best Wildwood Slice 2018

1.) Mack's Pizza - Avg: 4.2

The process of eating at 25 pizzerias in 1 night is an interesting one. Generally, you remember the best, the worst and the unexpected.

For whatever reason, Mack’s Pizza somehow flew under our mental radar. Maybe it’s because they’re always a top contender? Maybe it’s because they’re in the middle of the boardwalk? Maybe our brains were still recovering from all the pizza? In the Pizza Tour 2018 video, you can see our jaws actually drop when Mack’s is revealed as the top rated slice. But it shouldn’t be a surprise. Not at all!

Mack’s is consistently a great slice in our rankings — in 12 years of conducting the Wildwood Pizza Tour, this is Mack's 3rd Best Slice victory and the 10th time they have ranked in our top-5.

What works so well for this slice? The thin and crispy crust, the cheddar-driven Mack’s cheese-blend, and the tangy sauce combine forces to create a flavorful, juicy and all-around satisfying slice. It’s a flavor you don’t forget and instantly remember with refreshed happiness every time you have it thereafter...A unique and specific blend of ingredients that is so distinctly Mack’s and, therefore, so distinctly Jersey shore.

There is no question that Mack's is a popular slice among many folks on the Wildwood boardwalk...but the Wildwood Pizza Tour isn't a popularity contest. We pride ourselves on giving every slice an honest chance...And this year, Mack's proved to us why they have been around for more than 60 years.

Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Chris: 4.0 Brian: 4.0 Frank: 4.0 Mike: 4.5 Tim: 4.5
Slice Price: $2.75
Slice Size: 9.5 x 8.0 -- 38.0 square inches

2.) Joe's Pizzeria - Avg: 4.2

Joes Pizzeria has consistently proven that they’re serious about making great pizza. For 4 out of the past 5 years, they’ve ranked in our top 5.

...and this year was the best yet.

Our slice from Joe’s Pizzeria really hit all of the high marks. The flavorful blend of cheese, sauce and spices reminds you why you love pizza in the first place; It’s such a simple food but, when well-executed, will compete with any other food in the world for sheer deliciousness.

You may notice that Joe’s has the same rating as Mack’s, at 4.2 out of 5 stars. Yes, they tied Mack’s for Best Slice on rating. We had to defer to a rule we created when the Pizza Tour began in 2005: In the event of a tie, the cheaper slice wins. This is the first time this rule has made the difference in the Best Slice victory, and we want to give a shout-out to Joe’s: Keep up the good work, Joe’s!

Try this slice! You will thank yourself!

Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5
Chris: 4.5 Brian: 4.0 Frank: 4.5 Mike: 4.0 Tim: 4.0
Slice Price: $3.50
Slice Size: 14.0 x 8.5 -- 59.5 square inches

3.) Olympic Flame - Avg: 3.7

Olympic Flame has been a top-ranking slice for many years and 2018 is no different. If you want a slice with a little more dough, great cheese and just a touch of sauce, the pan-cooked pies from Olympic Flame are for you. We always look forward to this boardwalk slice!

Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5
Chris: 4.0 Brian: 3.5 Frank: 4.0 Mike: 4.0 Tim: 3.0
Slice Price: $2.45
Slice Size: 9.0 x 9.0 -- 40.50 square inches

4: Little Nicky's - 3.6
5: Fisher's - 3.5

Best Value Slice (Taste, Price & Size)

P3R (Pizza to Price to Points Ratio) = Slice Area * (Points / Price)

1. Joe's Pizzeria - Value Rating (P3R) = 71.40

Even though Joe's slice is one of the most expensive on the boardwalk, the slice is also the biggest anywhere on the boards (59.50 square inches) + delicious (4.2 out of 5 stars), making it the clear winner for Best Value slice. It easily beats out the competition in our P3R calculation. In short, from a value perspective, it's worth every penny!

Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Chris: 4.5 Brian: 4.0 Frank: 4.5 Mike: 4.0 Tim: 4.0
Slice Price: $3.50
Slice Size: 14.0 x 8.5 -- 59.50 square inches
Value (P3R) Rating: 71.40

2: Olympic Flame - P3R: 61.16
3: Franconi's Pizza - P3R: 60.44
4: Mack's Pizza - P3R: 58.04
5: Alex's Pizzeria - P3R: 57.24

Largest Wildwood Pizza Slice

1. Joe's Pizzeria - 59.5 sq. inches

When you want a huge slice, you go to Joe’s. Since 2012, when we started measuring every slice, Joe’s has won this category every year except 2017. In short, they’re reliable and, as the 2nd place winner of the 2018 Best Slice, a great slice as well!

Slice Size: 14.0 x 8.5 inches - 59.5 square inches
Chris: 4.5 Brian: 4.0 Frank: 4.5 Mike: 4.0 Tim: 4.0

2: Jumbo's Pizzeria - 49.50 sq. inches
3: Angelo's - 45.00 sq. inches
4: Franconi's Pizza - 42.50 sq. inches
5: Alex's Pizzeria - 42.50 sq. inches

Most Controversial Slice

Fisher's - Reviewer Rating Range: 3.0

One of the biggest surprises of the past couple years is just how much some of the Pizza Tour reviewers like Fisher’s. Fisher’s is a place that can be accidentally overlooked in the Wildwood pizza scene but it might be a slice worth trying.

Why is the Fisher’s slice most controversial? One reviewer gave the slice a glowing review of 4.5 out of 5 stars, while another gave a low rating of just 1.5. The spread is a 3 point difference! Overall, the slice received a 3.5 out of 5 rating and, if you’re in the neighborhood of 24th Avenue, you might want to grab a slice. It might just be one of your favorites

Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Chris: 4.0 Brian: 1.5 Frank: 4.0 Mike: 4.5 Tim: 3.5

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