Pizza Perfection Status
Pizza Perfection Status
Monroe Street Brick & Brew Named in The New 96.1 Ultimate Pizza Trail
Pizza… The quintessential food beloved the world over for its chewy crust, bubbling hot cheese, tangy tomato sauce and flavorful toppings. However you toss it, it’s a staple for most people we know. It’s also a huge topic of contention. Who has the best pizza in town? In the county?
That’s a loaded question right there, but The New 96.1 Radio Station out of Buffalo, NY wasn’t afraid to share their picks in their Ultimate Pizza Trail Guide - a list created by ChatGPT (Famous A.I. of the Internet) to pick one pizza place in every single county (62) of New York State that were historic, well reviewed, and very popular. (The full article can be found on thenew961.com.)
Ellicottville’s own Monroe Street Brick and Brew laid claim to the Cattaraugus County spot. With their wood-fired wonders and extremely friendly service, they were a perfect pick. With traditional options like Cheese and Pepperoni and ever popular Buffalo Chicken or Garlic White, to build your own pie with an array of premium toppings, MSBB (as they are known locally) has something everyone in the family can enjoy. They even have a gluten free crust option for an extra $2 that is quite good. (I say from personal experience.) You can round out your meal with some brick oven baked wings, breadsticks, calzones or even a simple garden salad. Sounds good, right?
Owner Frank Maduri was extremely happy to hear that his team and himself were recognized, especially since it came as a total surprise. “This wasn’t something we had been preparing for. We didn’t even know it was happening. We were just doing business as usual - slinging pies, pouring brews and making our customers happy as we always do. And then we got the news!”
Frank continued, ''I’m so happy. I hope this doesn’t only bring some attention to our restaurant but that it brings more people into town to see all that Ellicottville has to offer. We’re full of amazing spots, with great hardworking people who are more than happy to share what they do.”
If this has you intrigued, sadly, you’ll have to wait to assuage your wood-fired pizza cravings. Monroe Street Brick and Brew is closed during the month of May to give its staff a well-deserved break after the winter season. But don’t worry, they’ll be back May 31st from 12:00-9:00m. Then straight into regular hours from there, which are Friday and Saturday 12:00-9:00pm, Sunday 12:00-8:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday 4:00-8:00pm, closed Mondays.
Keep any eye on MSBB’s Facebook page for more information, and if you’re interested in The New 96.1, which plays music from the 90s to today, visit their website at thenew961.com.