In our last edition we awarded US Pizza the highly prestigious “Fayetteville’s Bestest” award for bestest deck/patio in town. This time, we’re going to dig deep and fill you in on the best place to get your booze.

We’re drinkers here at the Fayetteville Flyer. Whether it’s beer or wine, hard liquor or wine coolers (Ted Dancin’), we love to sit outside and relive the good times while tossing back a few. You could say that we’re experts on the subject of booze and where to buy it. Since we know so much about the area liquor stores, it’s only natural that we’d eventually clue you in as to be best spot to buy your liquid party sauce. So, here it is: Fayetteville’s Bestest Liquor Store:

#1 – Liquor Mart & Wine Shoppe

Hands down, Liquor Mart is the place to go in Fayetteville for your booze needs. While they may not boast the best selection in town, you can’t scoff at it either. The real reason why Liquor Mart can lay claim to be being Fayetteville’s Bestest Liquor Store: Their staff. Always friendly, always helpful and won’t make you feel like an asshole just because you don’t know the subtle differences between champagne and prosecco. Also, you can load your cooler up with free ice and their selection of 22’s is pretty damned good. This place is the shit.

#2 – Liquor World

According to the Steve, Liquor World’s “got the selection to make your booty go (smack).” And I promise you, that’s no lie. The selection at Liquor World is by far the best in the area. Whether you’re looking for a hard to find bottle of wine, a sixer of your favorite German lager or just a really tasty liqueur to sip on after dinner, Liquor World’s probably got it in stock. If some of the staff were a little friendlier, they would have been a serious contender for the #1 spot. Despite a lack of friendliness, the folks at Liquor World are helpful when you need them and won’t treat you like an idiot when you ask a question. Liquor World is in the upper echelon of liquor stores in Fayetteville for a reason.

#3 – Crossover Liquor

Crossover Liquor, on the corner of 45 and 265, is a little bit out of the way for most, but it’s a great store to hit when you’re in that neck of the woods. The friendly, helpful and Chicago Cubs loving staff treat you well when you’re perusing their excellent beer selection. Thirsty and hungry? No worries, my friend. On the weekends you can stop by and pick up some beer and a delicious hot dog from the vendor outside. Nawt Bawd!

Others: (4) Dickson Street Liquor, (5) Friendly Liquor, (6) Spirit Shoppe, (6) Wedington Liquor, (6) Liquor To Go

Points Breakdown:

18 – Liquor Mart
9 – Liquor World
6 – Crossover Liquor
5 – Dickson Street Liquor
4 – Friendly Liquor
2 – Spirit Shoppe
2 – Wedington Liquor
2 – Liquor To Go

How it’s scored: Each writer gets three votes. First place earns 3 points, second earns 2 and third brings in 1. The totals are calculated and the winner of the most points takes first place. Easy.

If you’re curious on how our writers voted and why, keep on reading.

JTrain:

1. Liquor World –Walking into Liquor World is like walking into heaven. Well, booze heaven. What I mean is that their selection is outstanding and I love being able to try all kinds of new beers and wines. Their beer coolers are clearly marked and their wine varietals are as well making it easy to find what you’re looking for. Some of their staff aren’t openly friendly, but they’re not pricks either. Just give it some time and they’ll warm up to you. I love Liqour World.
2. Liquor Mart – The dudes at Liquor Mart are super friendly. It’s almost a pleasure handing over money to those guys. Need free ice? Just bring your cooler. Need a decorative gift bag complete with a decorative ribbon? They’ll give it do you free and will even curl the ribbon with scissors for you. This place f’ing rules.
3. Crossover Liquor – Years ago, this place was a total dive. A few years ago they tore down the old store and build a very nice new one. With a long row of beer coolers, and a decent selection of wine and liquor, combined with some a pretty friendly staff, this place is very deserving of a top spot in the Fayetteville’s Bestest competition.

Ted Dancin’

For me, a good liquor store is all about how friendly the staff is. I drink Miller Lite and that’s about it. Every once in a while, I’ll get some gin or vodka or cheap champagne but I’m never looking for anything rare so pretty much everyone has everything I’d ever want. Here’s my list.

1. Crossover Liquor - The dudes that work here are always running around trying to make you happy. Lots of “I’ll be with you in a moment” and “You need help carrying this out?” type of comments. This is nearly unheard of in a liquor store.
2. Liquor To Go - These folks are so nice that I sometimes go out of my way to drive down there instead of going to the Spirits Shop which is waaaaay closer to my house. Plus, I kind of feel for them ever since Sam’s moved in next door.
3. Friendly Liquor - I’ve heard that these guys are not so friendly sometimes. However, they are always really friendly to me which makes the name even more badass.

The Steve:

1. Dick Liq - Sure, the selection isn’t that great, and sure the prices are kind of high, but you can’t beat the location. Dickson St. Liquor is the perfect place to buy the booze to fill your flask before the big show. Whether you are going to a wedding that doesn’t serve beer, or you’re an underage coed who wants to get drunk before you go to the bar so that if it takes a while to wash the black x’s off your hand it isn’t quite as big of a deal, Dick Liq has got you covered!
2. Liquor World - These guys got the selection to make your booty go (smack)
3. Liquor Mart - The selection isn’t bad, and these guys rule.

Farrah:

1. Liquor Beer Wine Mart - Love the newly expanded selection. Very nice staff and always gice you a nod if they recognize you but maybe not your name. They have gift wrapped liquor for me for FREE… And were quite nice and charming about it. The dude even knew how to make the ribbon curly for Christ’s sake. Always first choice in my book.
2. Liquor World - Number 2 on the list due only to proximity between my job and my home. They DO have a lot of selection. They do have a lot of “couldn’t care if you shop here or less” attitude.
3. Dickson Street Liquor - the Neighborhood Market of Liquor Stores. Has what you need when you need it, and most importantly where you need it. Nothing over the top in selection, price or value — just convenient. And for such a small place I have NEVAR had an issue with parking.

TomForth:

1. Liquor Mart - While Liquor Mart can’t claim to have the best selection in town, they make up for it in customer service. Whereas other places may be stocked with tons and tons of exotic wines, imported beers, and obscure liquors (most of which sit on the shelves getting dusty from never being purchased) Liquor Mart simply carries what you need–guaranteed. What sets Liquor Mart apart from the rest, however, is the staff. They’re always friendly, and even if they sometimes don’t know what they’re talking about, they’ll go out of their way to help you.
2. Liquor World - Easily the best selection in NWA, but would it hurt to hire a friendly person to work there? Even just one?
3. Dickson Street Liquor - Dick Lick is small, and the people who work there can be a bit on the smug side, but hey, it’s a block from my house.

Squidge:

1. Liquor Mart - I was just telling my mother the other day that the old LM is my favorite liquor store, hands down. All of the people that work there are more than helpful AND they are super nice. Also if you buy some beer there and bring your cooler in you can load it up for free out of their personal ice machine.
2. Friendly Liquor - It may be a bit over-priced and have one of the poorest selections in town, but I’ll be damned if it isn’t super convenient.
3. Spirit Shoppe - If you’re really not wanting to talk to anyone, pick up your 40 oz. and get the hell home this is your type of store. The dudes that work there don’t give a shit, but in that I-like-you-just-fine-I-just-don’t-give-a-shit sort of way.

Strokitecture

1. Liquor Mart - Hands down the easiest, friendliest, and classically simplest place to buy some booze…and the selection is never disappointing. The staff is well rounded in their knowledge of both wine & liquor and never treat you like an asshole for asking.
2. Wedington Liquor (new location): I have my personal bias, considering my close personal relationship with the architects, and have to roll with this store because their new location is super cool. The wine selection is primo because the owner is a connoisseur. I’m down with any owner that is willing to spend the time and effort on good design, to the point that I will sometimes make the effort to roadtrip west to get some booze.
3. Friendly Liquor: I love irony?

Dern Lanningham

1. Liquor Mart - I like the dudes that work there, they almost always have what I want, and it’s close to my house. They also have a good selection of 22s and 24s, which rule when you only want a beer or two.
2. Crossover Liquor - Why not? It’s nice and the dudes that work there are nice, even though that whole store in all about the Cubs. At least someone in Fayetteville is into baseball, even if it is the biggest bandwagon crybaby team ever created.
3. Spirit Shop - Whatever

In our last edition we awarded Hugo’s the highly prestigious “Fayetteville’s Bestest” award for bestest burger in town. This go-round, our goal is to identify who has the bestest patio/deck in town.

It’s Springtime and Summer’s just around the bend. With that in mind, we thought it would be pretty timely to fill you in on where to go to take in some fresh air, grab a bite to eat and do a little (or a lot of) drinking. So here it is: Fayetteville’s Bestest Patio/Deck:

#1 - US Pizza

US Pizza has some big ass fans that helps cool you off in the Summer. They also have some big ass fans of another sort: The Fayetteville Flyer writing staff. The deck at US Pizza can lay claim to having the bestest patio/deck in Fayetteville. They may have slow service on occassion, but the cold pitchers of beer, tasty pizza and kick ass deck make it a primo place to relax outdoors. Congrats on a well-deserved victory! We’ll see you there. We’ll be the loud, obnoxious, drunk ones.

#2 - Common Grounds

In an incredibly tight race, Common Grounds needed just one more point to tie US Pizza for bestest patio/deck. The prime location and large menu (food, all kinds of booze, coffee and even cigars) only accentuate the awesomeness that is cold kickin’ it on their patio. Despite slow service and a menu that’s a little on the pricey side, the patio at Common Grounds rules. In comparison, all other Dickson Street patios (US Pizza aside) drool.

#3 - La Huerta on Crossover

If you’re on a budget and looking to get stuffed on Mexican food and drunk on (or not) freaking huge margaritas all while enjoying the great outdoors with your 35-50 closest friends, then the deck at La Huerta on Crossover is the place to be. The food and drinks are cheap, the view from the deck is, uh, ok, and there’s a decent chance your waiter will be wearing a shirt that says, no joke: “Lesbo Island: Every Man’s Dream.” Check it out.

Others: (4) Buster Belly’s, (5) La Hacienda, (6) Thep Thai, (6) ZooLoos’s, (6) Tables & Ale

Points Breakdown:

18 - US Pizza
17 - Common Grounds
7 - La Huerta on Crossover
4 - Buster Belly’s
3 - La Hacienda
1 - Thep Thai
1 - ZooLoo’s
1 - Tables & Ale (aka “Tabe’s”)

How it’s scored: Each writer gets three votes. First place earns 3 points, second earns 2 and third brings in 1. The totals are calculated and the winner of the most points takes first place. Easy.

If you’re curious on how our writers voted and why, keep on reading.

JTrain:

1. US Pizza – I can’t put my finger on exactly what’s so special about the deck at US Pizza, but for some reason the place is conducive to having a really good time. The service can be slow, the frat boy crowd can be a little overwhelming, but as long as you’ve got a couple of pitchers in front of you (and maybe some killer cheese bread), it doesn’t matter. I always have a good time here. Always.
2. Common Grounds – Just a good place to sit and hang out… as long as their isn’t live music.
3. La Huerta on Crossover – An expansive deck and killer margs make the deck a great spot to hang out when it’s hot out. If you get too hot, just order another giant-ass marg, silly.

Dern Lanningham:

1. US Pizza - I’ve spent countless beautiful days sitting on their deck getting trashed as balls as hell. The service is kinda slow, but once you get a couple beers in you, it doesn’t matter.
2. Buster Belly’s - Only on Tuesday night when you can get one of the best beer deals in Fayetteville, mason jars full of beer. Also, I like being down in that area when it’s nice, the city is so ALIVE.
3. La Huerta on Crossover - Only because I don’t really have another place and because it’s a pretty comfortable deck. Also, if you want to do things right, go for the La Huerta Solid Base drink special. One large marg and one large beer. You will spend like 13 bucks, but you’ll be well on your way to puking in your yard.

Jarsh:

1. Common Grounds: This is the coolest patio by far. You can order food or beer (or both) and sit right in the heart of Dickson Street. The second level deck overlooks the rest of the patio and in the Spring, it’s absolutely great.
2. US Pizza: As long as there’s not a band being too loud out there, this is easily the second-best patio in town. It’s relaxing and shaded by trees plus at night, the lights in the branches create a nice atmosphere.
3. La Huerta on Crossover: It’s not Dickson Street but it’s a great place to get a cheap bite to eat and have some drinks.

Strokitecture:

1. Common Grounds - I am going to stray from saying the menu is fantastic, or that the prices are nice. but the deck/patio is the original outdoor spot on Dickson…CG used to be so much better, what happened?
2. US Pizza - always nice and always slow, but super tasty and they can really get that fucken air swirling with that big ass fan…and its sooo nice. speaking of big ass fans…
3. Thep Thai - A) if you haven’t been to Thep Thai for the food, shoot yourself. B) If you haven’t had a chance to sit on the new patio by the rock-lined ponds and enjoyed the vegetation and the fish and the sweet stash of top-notch beers this place keeps cold and ready, then do so now while spring is in swing.

The Steve:

1. La Hacienda - Two words: Margaritas. And Cheese Dip
2. US Pizza - Best location w/ occasional shade. (Bonus) They would be first except their waitstaff is too stoned usually.
3. ZooLoo’s - Cheap drinks. No one is ever there.

Squidge:

1. U.S. Pizza - I don’t really care for the food, but I could sit there and drink off of pitchers all day.
2. Buster Belly’s - Patio + Mason Jar Beer Night = Heaven.
3. Tables & Ale - It’s not my favorite place to hang-out, but there are $1 drafts and sometimes the satellite station isn’t on the jam channel.

SG:

1. Common Grounds
2. US Pizza

Farrah:

1. Common Grounds - I guess. I would feel stronger except they excel at doing everything average. food is ok. service is ok.
2. La Huerta on Crossover

TomForth:

1. Common Grounds - When I want to eat outside, my default pick is always Common Grounds. The food there is okay, if unremarkable, and the drinks are a little on the pricey side, but the atmosphere on the back patio easily compensates for any shortcomings the place has, menu-wise. Nestled right in the middle of Dickson Street, Common Grounds enjoys a vaguely urban atmosphere that complements the outdoor dining experience very well. Flowing naturally from the backside of an old brick building, the bottom-level patio is shaded-in by giant old trees wrapped in strings of white lights, and enclosed by a wooden fence. Within those boundaries, you’re treated to upbeat music (every time I go there, I hear “99 Red Balloons”), and served by some of Fayetteville’s friendliest servers. On the upper-level, there’s a pleasant view that allows you the rare opportunity to people-watch. Fayetteville doesn’t have a lot to offer, when it comes to dining al fresco, and that’s why I’m thankful that Common Grounds continues exist–of all the places in town that offer up an outdoor dining experience, Common Grounds comes closest to getting it right.
2. La Huerta on Crossover - I love The Hurtcha’. Awesome food, awesome drinks, and great prices. The downside? Let’s just say the atmosphere could use some work. The deck has a not-so-scenic view of the intersection of Crossover and 45, and if you try to sit out there when it’s crowded, you’ll likely end up squatting at a picnic table covered in bird shit. And that’s no bueno.
3. US Pizza - As I mentioned in the voting for Fayetteville’s Bestest Pizza, the service at this place sucks, which is why I’ve placed them third. But the patio is super comfy and the pizza is pretty darn tasty as well.

Honorable Mention - Theo’s. Theo’s is one of the town’s best fine-dining establishments, and on top of that, their deck is pretty nice, to boot. But it’s not the kind of place a working guy like me can go to hang out on a regular basis… it’s just simply too expensive.

In an effort to better serve you, the ever-dedicated Fayetteville Flyer patrons, we present “Fayetteville’s Bestest.” By using the powerful combination of opinion and mathematics, “Fayetteville’s Bestest” will fill you in on what’s awesome in the Fayetteville area. Our entire writing staff is given a subject (best place in F-Ville for sushi, to get your car repaired or to buy books. Anything) and then told to pick their top three favorites. The subsequent list of favorites is then compiled into one “super list,” taken out for a nice steak dinner, tattooed, challenged to a game of horseshoes and then presented to you, our faithful readers.

In our last edition we awarded Hogwild Pizza the highly prestigious “Fayetteville’s Bestest” award for best pizza in town. In this edition, we’ve moved on to a newer and equally as important topic: Burgers.

We. Love. Burgers. Anyone in their right mind loves a good burg. If you don’t like a delicious burger, there’s something wrong with you. That’s a scientific fact. But who cooks up and cranks out the best patty in Fayetteville? Lucky for you we’ve got the answer.

Without further ado, here it is – Fayetteville’s Bestest Burger according to the Fayetteville Flyer:

#1 – Hugo’s

Mary mother of Moses! This one wasn’t even close. In a landslide victory, we dub Hugo’s as having the best burger around. Period! It doesn’t matter if you rock the blue moon burger, a veggie burger, a cheddar burger, a guac burger, a chili burger or just a plain hamburger; You taste buds are guaranteed to savor the most delicious burger treat ever. If you like a good burger and haven’t tried a Hugo’s burg, you need to make a special trip to the tucked away restaurant and see just what all the hype’s about.

#2 – Art’s Place

Taking the runner-up spot is Art’s Place on College. Don’t let the Hugo’s landslide victory fool you into thinking that you shouldn’t go anywhere else for a burger. That would be unfortunate for you. Simply put; Art’s is awesome. Yeah, you’ll reek of cigarette smoke for the rest of the day, but that $5 bacon burger basket (complete with fries and beer!) makes up for it, ten-fold. As an added bonus, your waitress will most likely be cussing when she takes your order. F’ing sweet!

#3 – Brenda’s Bigger Burgers

Greasetastic and delicious. There’s no telling if or when they’ll be open, but if you’re fortunate enough to catch them when they are, then you, my friend, are in for a treat! I don’t care if it’s raining or if it’s -42 degrees out; If Brenda’s is open and you’re in the mood for a good burger, it’s worth the trip/waiting outside for your order. It’s hard to put your finger on, but there’s just something magical about this place. Give it a go sometime and judge for yourself.

Others: (4) Greenhouse Grill, (5) Red Robin, (5) Braum’s, (6) Grub’s, (7) Herman’s

Points Breakdown:
24 – Hugo’s
13 – Art’s Place
7 – Brenda’s Bigger Burgers
5 – Greenhouse Grill
3 – Red Robin
3 – Braum’s
1 – Grub’s
1 – Herman’s

How it’s scored: Each writer gets three votes. First place earns 3 points, second earns 2 and thirds brings in 1. The totals are calculated and the winner of the most points takes first place. Easy.

We’d like to take this opportunity to recognize and pay our respects to some good burger places that are no longer with us. R.I.P.

• Hoffbrau
• ROTC (On Dickson)
• D-Lux

We’d also like to give a few honorable mentions since some places weren’t fortunate enough to get voted into anyone’s top 3:

• Mr. Burger
• Urban Table

If you’re curious on how our writers voted and why, keep on reading.

JTrain:

1. Brenda’s Bigger Burger - While their hours of operation are consistently inconsistent, their burgs are consistently 100% delicious. That’s a fact. Paired up with their very tasty fries, Brenda’s is THE place to get a delicious burg in Fayetteville.
2. Hugo’s - Bleu Moon burger = Heaven on a beef patty. Don’t believe me? Just try it for yourself and you’ll become a believer.
3. Art’s Place - If you don’t mind smelling like cigarette smoke for the rest of the day, stop by Art’s over your lunch break and rock a burger. The burgers are always good and are served with a side of expertly crafted and somehow appropriate cuss words from the wait staff. If you go on Friday at lunch, make sure to get the basket deal: Burg, Fries and Mug of Beer for $5. Life doesn’t get much better than that, my friends.

TomForth:

As a vegetarian, this question is a bit difficult to answer “correctly.” I guess I’m going to judge my answers based on the best veggie burgers.

1. Hugo’s - I’m pretty sure that the preparation for the veggie burgers at Hugo’s involves the step “just add water”. The burger’s prefab provenance aside, Hugo’s still manages to kick out the tastiest and most substantial veggie burger in town. The only drawback is that fries don’t come with, so you have to order them as a side–something I’ve always thought was pretty lame. That is easily forgiven, however, considering the low prices and the awesome atmosphere.
2. Greenhouse Grille - The GHG serves up a pretty tasty black bean burger… they lose some points for serving their burgers with fancy-schmancy sweet potato fries, though.
3. Grub’s - Tasty veggie burgers…douchey atmosphere.

Strokitecture:

1. Hugo’s - Guac or blue or cheddar or plain. simply the best fat burgers in Fayetteville.
2. Brenda’s Bigger Burger – It’s bigger and it’s better than almost anyone else’s…and greasier too. Oh, and her building rocks.
3. Herman’s - Ground steak burger, if it is actually still available by the time you arrive…magnificent.

Dern:

1. Hugo’s- They have the best cheddar in the world as hell.
2. Art’s
3. Brenda’s

Farrah:

1. Hugo’s: 3 words - Bleu Moon Burger. Absolute perfection. Always cooked to order and always delicious. Also my number one favorite place to eat in Fayetteville.
2. Red Robin
3. Art’s

SG:

1. Hugo’s :: Blue Moon Burger is where it’s at. Really, it’s easily the best burg in town since all of the old staples are gone. And honestly, I don’t even order burgers anywhere else in Fayetteville.
2. D-Lux
3. ROTC (On College)

The Steve:

1. Art’s: It’s gross, it’s greasy, it’s cheap, it’s delicious. I
   don’t know what it is about their burgers that make them so delicious
   (maybe it’s the pitcher of beer that comes with it on Friday
   afternoons?) but they are my unrivaled #1.
2. Hugo’s
3. Brenda’s

Squidge:

1. Art’s Place: I don’t care how smoky it is in that bar, the bacon cheeseburger is so worth it! And I think the burger basket is only, like, $4 or $5 bones. It’s tasty and not hard on the wallet either.
2. Hugo’s: My personal favorite is the Smokey Cheddar Burger, but I’ll eat any burger or sandwich this establishment comes up with. So yummy!
3. Braum’s: I know you think it’s for truckers and Okies, but the Braum’s burgers are gigantic and sure to soothe any hangover pains. Don’t dog it till you’ve tried it.

Jarsh:

1. Art’s - I’m sure the last place most people would want to go to get the best burger in town is to a smoky bar on College Avenue. However, I can assure you it’s well worth it. If you want the full experience, go on a Friday afternoon and get the Bacon Burger Special which comes with fries and a cold draft beer for about $5.
2. Hugo’s - Thank you baby Jesus for the Blue Moon, Smoky Cheddar and Chili burgers at Hugo’s. I owe you one.
3. Red Robin - The Banzai Burger is so good that my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Not exaggerating.

Trisarahtops:

1. Greenhouse Grille’s Free Range Buffalo Burger - This is the $10 burger your heart attack warned you about. Juicy seasoned patty, plus bacon, plus sautéed bacon, plus pepperjack OR for .50 more, goat cheese. GOAT CHEESE. And, if you have any room left in your arteries to eat the side dish, it’s sweet potato fries! Killer.
2. Braum’s: Y’all don’t even know.
3. Hugo’s: I guess.

In an effort to better serve you, the ever-dedicated Fayetteville Flyer patrons, we’ve started a new column, “Fayetteville’s Bestest.” By using the powerful combination of opinion and mathematics, “Fayetteville’s Bestest” will fill you in on what’s awesome in the Fayetteville area. Our entire writing staff is given a subject (best place in F-Ville for sushi, to get your car repaired or to buy books. Anything) and then told to pick their top three favorites. The subsequent list of favorites is then compiled into one “super list,” stamped by a public notary, baptized, wined and dined and then presented to you, our faithful readers.

Right now I image you’re asking yourself, “Jeff (ignore that part if your name is not Jeff), what could possibly inspire such an audacious undertaking?” Well, Jeff, I’ll tell you: Pizza.

That’s right, Pizza. In our ongoing quest to deliver only the highest-quality content, we’re going to let you know just where you can nosh on the best pizza Fayetteville has to deliver. Don’t act like you’re not amped. I can see it in your eyes.

Without further ado, here it is – Fayetteville’s Bestest Pizza according to the Fayetteville Flyer:

#1 - Hogwild Pizza

With their killer pizza and excellent atmosphere, Hogwild Pizza is the uncontested best pizza place in town. If you haven’t had the pleasure of eating a pie from Hogwild, you should probably do yourself a favor and check it out.

#2 - Tim’s on College

Coming in a very close second is Tim’s on College. This place is a mainstay for good pizza in Fayetteville. Consistently delicious pizzas (w/ awesome toppings) and fantastic salads made this place a serious first place contender. Always a good place to eat some pizza.

#3 Tim’s on the Square

While not quite as good as its counterpart on College Avenue, Tim’s on the Square placed third for a reason; It’s really, really good. The pizza here is baked as well as the majority of the wait staff. But don’t let your aversion to stoners keep you from rocking this place when you’re Jonesin for some pizza. It’s worth it. Good pizza and great beer deals are reason enough to stop by for a hearty pizza meal.

Others: (4)US Pizza, (5), Cable Car Pizza (5), Jim’s Razorback Pizza (5) Eureka Pizza (6) Mordour’s Pizza

Points Breakdown
17 - Hogwild
16 - Tim’s on College
9 - Tim’s on the Square
7 - US Pizza
3 - Eureka Pizza
3 - Cable Car Pizza
3 - Jim’s Razorback Pizza
1 - Mordour’s Pizza

How it’s scored: Each writer gets three votes. First place earns 3 points, second earns 2 and thirds brings in 1. The totals are calculated and the winner of the most points takes first place. Easy as pie… Pizza pie.

If you’re curious on how our writers voted and why, keep on reading.

JTrain:

1) Tim’s on College: Tim’s on college has been around for a long time and there’s a good reason for that. Their pizza is consistently delicious, their salads are always killer and the employees are super friendly. Two cheese-covered thumbs up.

2) US Pizza: While the pizza’s are pretty good, eating them out on the deck while enjoying a cold brew is even better. I don’t think they have the best pizza in town, but their deck makes it, arguably, one of the best places to eat it.

3) Mordour’s Pizza: Surprisingly good pizza made by Lord of the Rings nerds. Plus they deliver ‘til 5am. Doesn’t get much better than that, my friends.

Jarsh:

1) Hogwild: Besides having bizarre names for the pizzas (Who’s Umami?), to me, there is not a better pie in town. The ingredients are fresh and the pizza is always hot. The atmosphere is really relaxed and so are the employees. I’ve been rooting for this place to be successful since it opened and so far they seem to be doing just fine.

2) Jim’s Razorback

3) Tim’s on College

TomForth:

1) Tim’s on the Square (but only on the side where the West Mountain Brewing Company used to be… the other side is weird.): Fayetteville is, sadly, a black hole for pizza. As a man who loves pizza more than my mother (sorry mom), this is a sad fact–all the Pizza places in town kinda suck. That having been said, Tim’s on the square sucks the least. Their pizza is, at best, gooey processed cheese slathered on soggy saltines, and the service is–to put it kindly–disinterested. But you can’t discount the effects of atmosphere, and whatever Tim’s lacks in the pizza department, it more than makes up for in ambiance. A lot of the ambiance comes from the old brick walls and the slick wooden bar in the West Mountain Brewing Company building, but an often under-appreciated facet of Tim’s allure is due to the fact that 50% of the employees are taking bong rips at any given time. It’s no surprise then, that your pizza will more often than not arrive at your table with the wrong toppings or an accidental sprinkling of stems and seeds. But it could be worse. At least you’re not eating at Pizza Hut.

2) US Pizza: Everyone here is also high all the time. Their pizzas are more delicious than Tim’s, but they’re way too goddamned small, and they cost way the fuck too much.

3) Eureka Pizza: I mean, 3 pizzas for the price of one? Can’t rule that shit out.

SG:

1) Hog Wild Pizza: Fantastic crust, wonderful toppings, great specialty pizzas, live hop-hip and a giant chair to make you feel like a kid. This place gots it all.

2) Tim’s on College

3) US Pizza

Dern:

1) Hog Wild Pizza: Most creative, best proportion of toppings (they don’t kill you with cheese). They also have andoulie sausage as a topping. Shit’s real.

2) Tim’s on College: That’s not just Tim’s, I’m talking the Tim’s on College.

3) Eureka Pizza: No joking. The stuff from the “Gourmet” menu is good.

Farrah:

1) Tim’s Pizza on College. This place rules it. Freshly made jumbo salads with real (non-bacos) bits. Open ‘til 11. Pitchers of beer and cheese sticks. Friendly service and turbo carry-out.

2) Cable Car Pizza

3) Tim’s on the Square

Squidge:

1) Hogwild Pizza: Although the service might be worse than Gaylord’s on a Sunday morning, Hogwild Pizzeria has the dopest pies in town. The crust is crispy and perfectly thin, and the ingredients are the freshest you can find. If you have the cajonés, you have to try the buffalo chicken pizza. So tasty!

2) Tim’s on College

3) Eureka Pizza

The Steve:

1) Tim’s on College: Why? Two words; toppings, baby. They put some shit on their pizza, and when I say shit I mean pepperoni’s. Or meats. Or veggies. Because let’s face it. It’s the toppings that make the pizza delicious. The Tim’s on college edges out the one on the square because the service is infinitely better. The service at Tim’s on the square sucks.

2) Hogwild Pizza

3) Jim’s Razorback Pizza

Strokitecture:

1) Tim’s on the square: Despite the sometimes less than adequate service, you gotta love the pie and the ingredients. and most importantly you gotta support the pizza joint that is actually keeping the square alive for booze and foods, and hey the bar has decent drink specials and lots of seating.

2) US Pizza: Patio, American style, with a giant fan to blow the flies off your pies. Again, only decent service.

3) Cable Car Pizza: Holy shit IF you get the pizza, it is tasty…but they are so god damn unreliable.

Trisarahtops:

1) Hogwild Pizza - Their ingredient list is wonderfully exhaustive. Tons of vegetables– I like the Primavera pizza (alfredo sauce with squash, broccoli, zucchini, eggplant and spinach)–and also tons of spicy stuff. One of my friends actually ate an entire Who Killed Kenny, which has about every variant of hot in the world. Also, the salads are above-average quality for a pizza place. The only things that keep me away from Hogwild are their lack of beer specials (sort of countered by a happy hour that extends until 7PM) and the abominable decor and layout. There is really no great place to sit, in part because the physical set up of the restaurant is senseless. There are three main channels of seating, with no half-walls to separate anything. It’s way too open, way too loud, and way too physically disquieting to create a comfortable atmosphere. Also, besides your food, there’s nothing wholly pleasing to look at inside Hogwild. The art is bad, the giant TV is distracting, and the colors inside make me feel like I’m in a fast food restaurant that wants me to leave the second I get my food. But yeah. Good food.

2) Tim’s on the Square - The pizza at Tim’s is not as good as Hogwild’s. Not as many ingredients, not as interesting pies, not as consistent quality. (Incidentally, a former Tim’s employee defected to start up Hogwild.) Tim’s balances the score with Hogwild, though, because Tim’s boasts the quintessential pizza joint atmosphere–on the West Mountain side anyway. Over there, it’s dark and cozy, with brick and wood in every sightline. Also, most of the bartenders play inoffensive music. Most of the bartenders are also really likable. However, the bartender most likely to bark at you and not look you in the eye has Lilith Fair ‘98 artists on repeat, and if you see him behind the bar, don’t think twice about not sitting at the bar, because he’ll try to scare you off eventually anyway. The beer selection’s pretty great, too. There’s always a $2 a glass sale beer, and their happy hour prices are impressive. It’s just too bad their pizza’s not more interesting. Oh. And they serve everything on STYROFOAM PLATES, which, for a restaurant which supports ultimate frisbee tournaments and a dedicated crew of conspiracy-theorist bar-flies, is a completely hypocritical and egregious insult to the environment.

3) I don’t eat pizza anywhere else. US Pizza blows. Cable Car has good pizza, but I can’t figure out where it is anymore and I’ve only eaten it when someone picked up and brought it to their house.