Review: Pizza X Two

Pizza X Two should be the most popular pizza delivery place in Long Beach for one reason: the price. Their $3 one-topping pan pizza and soda combo is almost a full meal unto itself, and with no minimum order price for delivery, it's a near-unbeatable deal for the moderately hungry. Yes, the delivery fee ($2.50) is a sizable amount, though it's less than you would pay at a chain, like Pizza Hut or Domino's.

I ordered a black olive and pepperoni pizza, one of my go-to combos. The tomato sauce was robust, not too sour or salty, and decent. Unlike many other pizza places, thankfully, the weight of the toppings did not grossly outweigh the cheese that held it together, so there was almost no topping-slide (you think of a better name) which can ruin the entire experience. The crust was light and fluffy, with just the right amount of crunch. The dough, on the other hand, was thin and wobbly, with the appearance of wet cardboard. The taste was fine, but I never quite shook the feeling that a slice could fall apart at any moment.

I also ordered a dozen hot wings ($7.25) because I felt guilty getting a delivery guy out here with only a $4 order (that's how they get you). By the time they arrived, the wings had gone soggy and a little dry in places. They were slathered in your average sweat-inducing hot sauce and served with a stingy packet of ranch dressing. I can't really recommend the wings, but at the same time, I can't advise you to stay away either. At these prices though, I'm not expecting linen napkins and gold foil. Pizza X Two is filling, cheap, and reasonably tasty. Good traits to have for the budget-minded diner.

Pizza X Two is located at 2211 E. 7th St., Long Beach, CA.
For orders, call (562) 314-4539