trackside: some of the best pizza in the puget sound region!. trackside offers some of the best pizza in the puget sound region. the crust is excellent - not too crispy, not too soft - and it is made from freshly made dough, which is then hand-tossed to perfection. in addition, their traditional red sauce is some of the best around and you can taste that it is made right there on site with fresh oregano, not just opened out of a can. the mozzarella tastes like a quality whole-milk mozzarella and other cheeses are quality, as well. trackside offers both american traditional toppings, such as pepperoni, and more upscale toppings, such as artichokes and kalamata olives, and they have some unique and delicious combinations. my husband's favorite is the "chihuahua al pacifico," which includes pepperoni, italian sausage, fresh garlic, and fresh (not canned) jalapenos. we both like the "ol' '97" (minus mushrooms, substitute artichokes) and the "palace on wheels"; however, my very favorite order is a cheese pizza with extra cheese and fresh tomatoes with oregano or basil because the cheese and the sauce are both so good, it is a shame to cover them up! trackside is not "cheap" pizza, but in my opinion it is a much better value than pizza that costs almost as much that is filled with preservatives and artificial ingredients. it also isn't "fast" pizza because it is made fresh when you order it, but you can taste the difference in quality! it is definitely worth any wait time.
besides making some of the best pizza around, trackside is a fun place to eat. it is located in an historic old building in downtown puyallup, right next to the train tracks as the name would indicate. they let the old, rustic bricks show on the inside walls and the décor on the walls are vintage advertisements, which complete the historic feel. trackside has also gone out of its way to make its restaurant fun for kids. we love to take our young nephew here who it always thrilled to build his own personal pizza and take it to the counter to say, "pie up!" one time when we were there they gave him a free wooden train whistle!
if you care about the quality of your pizza and enjoy eating in a fun atmosphere, you will love trackside pizza! if you prefer to eat your pizza at home, they also deliver to a limited area. taste the difference of pizza made the old-fashioned way, fresh for you.