A few days ago Scott and I followed a recommendation and went to Franco’s Pizzeria in Portage Michigan. This place is very tiny, but has a setting and atmosphere that is really close to what I imagine a pizzeria in NYC would look like. The building it’s housed in is exceptionally, remarkably tiny and the parking is unfortunately very limited.

We ordered a large pizza with extra cheese. The cook time was acceptable and the quality was good. Neither one of us was really impressed however and that may have been because what we ordered was very plain. The total came to about $18 which was right down the middle of the road for what we expected. We likely won’t return, but not because of the food. Mostly for the cramped environment and the parking challenge.

I can’t help but compare this pizzeria with our current favorite place, Erbelli’s. There really isn’t any comparison. Erbelli’s does cost a bit more but I got more of a NYC Pizza experience at Erbelli’s than I did at Franco’s. To be fair, I am not recommending against Franco’s Pizzeria, some people prefer their pizza a certain way and it is well-executed pizza, but it’s just not for us.