Favorite Pizza in SoWal

[SneakyPete]

I'm glad Stinky's is doing well...but I still think it's a bad name. I feel a little odd recommending the restaurant because I always have to say "It's called Stinky's but it's REALLY GOOD and VERY CLEAN, not stinky, and it's not super touristy like you might think from the name." I think it's thriving in spite of its name, which isn't a good thing overall. The Fish Camp -- referencing Point Washington or Bunker Creek -- might have been a better name. Why put the word "Stinky's" in there? For me, it's a big turn off.

"The Pickle Factory" is also puzzling. I can see if you call it "The Pickle Factory: Pizza and More" or some similar name...but without letting people looking in a phone book or driving by know exactly what type of food you offer means that you automatically miss out on some customers.

I mean restaurants are not music venues -- concert goers go to Sloss Furnace or The Knitting Factory no matter what it's called. Restaurants, however, need to make it easy for both local and out of town visitors to recognize their offerings and obscure names, no matter how storied, can hurt business.

 

[believer]

I believe Im the only person on 30A that does not like a "cracker like crust".

 

[Desso]

I had the opportunity last night for my choice of any pizza within a reasonable distance of the house (30A) and decided on The Pickle Factory. I had seen the write-up in the Walton Sun, noticed some buzz on the boards and gave it a try. I WAS NOT disappointed. The man, Mr. Fehr, was in the house and making pizzas. We had a simple pepperoni and a margherita pizzas and I have to say it is right at the top for the local pizza scene (I would even say the regional scene). The sauce, the crust, the toppings were flawlessly put together and cooked to perfection . Fabulous. We had not even finished our meal and began looking at the menu at the pizzas we would try next. We'll probably be back more than we should, but I never believed you could get enough of a good thing.

 

[Bobby J]

I believe if you are good/the best at what you do the name does not matter. It becomes a marketing tool.
The name Stinky's is brilliant for a restaurant.
Once you meet the guys at the Pickle factory and really start feeling the vibe they are creating you will discover they picked the perfect name. The simple fact that their odd name is constantly talked about tells me it is working. I love the fact that our area is getting back to some basics. Not everyone needs to be your customer. This makes more room for the ones that can appreciate the art of something that is not so "cookie cutter."
As rents get back in line I feel we will begin to see more unique and exciting venues open along 30A!

 

[totally]

I had the opportunity last night for my choice of any pizza within a reasonable distance of the house (30A) and decided on The Pickle Factory. I had seen the write-up in the Walton Sun, noticed some buzz on the boards and gave it a try. I WAS NOT disappointed. The man, Mr. Fehr, was in the house and making pizzas. We had a simple pepperoni and a margherita pizzas and I have to say it is right at the top for the local pizza scene (I would even say the regional scene). The sauce, the crust, the toppings were flawlessly put together and cooked to perfection . Fabulous. We had not even finished our meal and began looking at the menu at the pizzas we would try next. We'll probably be back more than we should, but I never believed you could get enough of a good thing.

Try the Laughing Cow! Very good!

 

[30ABandMan]

Ok, so we've been talkin' the Picklefactory up to my brother in law recently. We were about to head to Carrabba's but decided to save some bucks and heade to the PF. Well, as usual, the food was fantastic! We had the Tomato/Crab and the Meatlovers. Both were exceptionaly prepared and again, just a perfect crust for me.

Then comes the check...

The two pizzas totalled roughly $26 but the check was nearly $45!!! I could have seen it if we had "adult beverages" but there were two peeps drinking iced tea and one drinking Mr. Pibb. When I looked at the ticket it had slash marks down by the drinks where the server had been keeping tabs on what we drank. Two by the Mr. Pibb and seven by the teas. Yes, we had been fishing all day out in the sun and were parched. I can see $2 for a glass of tea with free refills but two bucks a glass??? Come on! Heck I even think $2 for a canned coke is too high.

I love the PF but didn't like paying that much for drinks. I feel that if we were going to be charged for refills something should have been said before hand as that practice is out of the norm these days.

 

[Bobby J]

Ok, so we've been talkin' the Picklefactory up to my brother in law recently. We were about to head to Carrabba's but decided to save some bucks and heade to the PF. Well, as usual, the food was fantastic! We had the Tomato/Crab and the Meatlovers. Both were exceptionaly prepared and again, just a perfect crust for me.

Then comes the check...

The two pizzas totalled roughly $26 but the check was nearly $45!!! I could have seen it if we had "adult beverages" but there were two peeps drinking iced tea and one drinking Mr. Pibb. When I looked at the ticket it had slash marks down by the drinks where the server had been keeping tabs on what we drank. Two by the Mr. Pibb and seven by the teas. Yes, we had been fishing all day out in the sun and were parched. I can see $2 for a glass of tea with free refills but two bucks a glass??? Come on! Heck I even think $2 for a canned coke is too high.

I love the PF but didn't like paying that much for drinks. I feel that if we were going to be charged for refills something should have been said before hand as that practice is out of the norm these days.

Did you bring it up to them?

 

[30ABandMan]

Did you bring it up to them?

As a matter of fact I did. Those that know me, know that I'm pretty straight forward. When our server/co-owner came to the table I pointed out that I felt that the cost of the tea was out of line. He informed us, and this is a quote, "I make the tea fresh and we are just trying to make extra money". I informed him that I liked the tea but it surely isn't worth 2 bucks per glass. I'm sorry, I just feel ripped off. Am I wrong here, does anyone pay for refills anymore, especially tea?

 

[SHELLY]

As a matter of fact I did. Those that know me, know that I'm pretty straight forward. When our server/co-owner came to the table I pointed out that I felt that the cost of the tea was out of line. He informed us, and this is a quote, "I make the tea fresh and we are just trying to make extra money". I informed him that I liked the tea but it surely isn't worth 2 bucks per glass. I'm sorry, I just feel ripped off. Am I wrong here, does anyone pay for refills anymore, especially tea?

...being in the land of the "$3.00 bag of Chips" and the "$3.75 cupcake," I can honestly say that I'm too surprised by this.

.

 

[Beach Runner]

I have never had to pay for Coke, tea, or coffee refills (well, extra at Starbucks).

Once, however, at McDonalds I only wanted a McDouble ($1), a small fry($1), and tap water (should have been free), and they made be pay for a Dasani (about the same price as for my burger and fries) or either pay the same price for the tap water as for a Dasani.