Great flavors on our root vegetable pizza! The nutella dessert pizza was decadent with a nice surprise of salt under the dough. The decor is very high end, but the severs and open kitchen give it a cozy, family vibe. I can't wait to return in the spring ♡
This place is amazing. The staff are very friendly but not overbearing. The firestick appetizer was incredible. The only bad thing was it didn't replenish itself. The pizza is some of the best I've ever had.
Perhaps the perfect restaurant. The food and staff are superb and the owners are genuinely friendly and welcoming, taking time to visit if possible during your visit. A few things to note if someone is reading this review thinking about trying this amazing establishment. The parking lot is small, use Google Maps to view the area. The prices are high but it is a dining experience worth it. The ingredients are of the highest quality and the price is justified. Don't be in a hurry, remember it is a experience. Try to show up before rush hour, even the greatest customer service can suffer when they are busy. This is a true Artisan crafted pizza so remember that going in it is not your typical pizza joint. We tried the apple, prosciutto, white cheddar as a example, unbelievably amazing. Never dreamed we would like it. What the owners have created is a dining experience that rivals any fine dining establishment around. If you are adventurous and have time to soak in the ambiance of this perfect place. Stop 50 is a hidden gem. Lastly, if you have kids get the meatballs they will love them. Hope this helps anyone thinking of trying place.
We have a beach house near here and in Michiana and it is less than 5 minutes away. Pizza and salad are excellent. Pizza crust is delicious and has only three ingredients; yeast, flour, water. Any other decently good decently good restaurant requires going to New Buffalo, which can be a 15 minute drive.
I'll start by saying that if you like american-ized pizza - this place will probably not be for you. If, on the other hand, you like *true* Italian style pizza - you will not find any more authentic than Stop 50. As someone that has been to Italy several times, I've grown to prefer Italian style pizza much more than American. That is to say I like the (roughly) 1/8" crust that is cracker-like in its crunch - and on that, Stop 50 is *precisely* like pizza in Italy. The "white" pizzas (no tomato sauce) are truly excellent and all of the ingredients are clearly as fresh as fresh can be. The appetizer (fire cracker bread, I think it was) was delicious and the prices reasonable especially given the very true-to-motif feel of this eatery. If you want to know what it's like to eat at a small pizza place in Northern Italy - just stop at Stop 50 - my wife and I both commented at how much it felt like we were up in the mountains above Verona at one of the hidden restaurants. The staff here are *unbelievable* - truly the best I've come across in the US. It's a family owned restaurant with what I would call slightly-above-average prices but worth *every* penny. Definitely worth a drive if you're anywhere near it!
I've been a fan of this place for a while. They have the best pizza in the Michiana area. It's a phenomenal crust. This last trip was a bit disappointing however. I had their vegetarian pizza which had been good in the past but was less flavorful—the sauce seemed a bit less plentiful and the veggies didn't have much flavor. Also, I question the seasonal vegetables here sometimes; they often aren't too flavorful for a pizza. Yellow beans certainly aren't a great choice —not much flavor and really need a quick blanching to make them not seem raw.
I'm be back but I'll be more selective in the future.
It is way off the beaten path. We discovered this place looking for pizza on Google. Now it is a favorite. Nice atmosphere and view of the wood oven. Also there is a good patio area. The service is always great and friendly. It is not chain pizza. It is a light thin crust with a variety of toppings. They always have seasonal offerings for a fresh adventurer. We always enjoy one off the menu. It has prosciutto, pistachios, mozzarella with rosemary. No tomato sauce just Extra Virgin olive oil. They do offer a plain pepperoni as well. The Firecracker is a must have spicy creamy dip paired with the crispy fire roasted bread sticks. Prices are reasonable.
Food was tasty, staff was great and atmosphere was nice. Only complaint is that the pizzas are very light. One person could easily eat 2 pizzas. We had 3 people, ordered 2 pizzas and everyone was still a little hungry when we left. So if you're looking to fill up, go somewhere else, but this would be a great date spot.
The crust is to die for. I've had every single pizza on their menu and they're all great. The owners are onsite every day they are open, and make you feel like they genuinely care about your experience and the product they are putting out.
One of the best authentic pizza places in Southwest Michigan area. Friendly staff and wood fire oven make this place one of my favorites.
This is the best of the best when it comes to wood fired pizza and amazing shoe offers. They keep the beer taps fresh with seasonal changes specializing in local breweries. I love this place, you will too!
Quality wood fired pizza located in a quaint neighborhood location blocks from the beach. Owners are outstanding people and easy to support this gem. Save room for dessert.