I'll start by saying that being from Boston, my hubby and I have been trying unsuccessfully to find New England House of Pizza-style pizza since we moved here. There is definitely a difference between Jersey-style and what we've been searching for, but this is the closest we've found. And don't get me wrong, head downtown to Pizzeria Regina in the North End in Boston and this is exactly what you'll find. But hey, this is Jersey Guys and not Mass guys, so we weren't expecting it to be exactly the same =) 
The Greek-style which is what you'd find in a House of Pizza is more of a crunchy and buttery on the bottom and chewy on the top crust, but the toppings were close. This pizza was mighty fine though. This style is also very popular in Italian restaurants that aren't House of Pizzas in Boston and they hit it right on. Their sauce it excellent and makes a difference in the taste of everything they make, not just the pizza.
What stuck out to me were the hoagies. Perfect mixture of seasoning, cheese and the most awesome tangy marinara sauce. I prefer an actual fried chicken breast as opposed to chicken fingers to be used in my chicken Parmesan subs, but that was a small detail. It was the best chicken parm I've had since I've been in Iowa. And it was HUGE, easily sharable by two people with big appetites. I also liked the pizza fries. They didn't just put sauce and cheese on top, but they made the effort to make a few layers so there was sauce and cheese on each fry. A creative dish.
All-in-all this was a great meal. The have a lunch special that includes two slices of pizza (with a select topping) and a can of soda for about $4.25. Great deal if you just want to try the pizza. But I'd recommend giving a sandwich and pizza fries a shot too. Good stuff.
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