Food Review: Unchained Pizza

By CALVIN CHEONG ’20

There’s nothing quite like being indoors on a beautiful, snowy winter night. The revelation that you’re inside a wonderfully heated building—when you could otherwise be trudging in the freezing cold—produces incredible serenity and calm. And if in front of you there’s a steaming pizza from Unchained Pizza, ready to be consumed, then the night is all the better.

If you’re a day student (which applies to a lot of you) you’re probably wondering what I’m going on about. If you’re a boarder, however, you have almost certainly heard of the famed Unchained Pizza—maybe, in particular, the restaurant’s acclaimed Baja Chicken Pizza (or maybe even the delicious seasoned fries). On no occasion has the food I order from there ever been unsatisfactory; in fact, it is nearly always of the utmost quality. During many weekends (possibly and probably too many), I have found myself craving a quality pizza that would replace the repetitive (sometimes even monotonous) meals provided by our superb caterer. The restaurant has been my go-to for relatively quick delivery times and delicious food ever since the fall of last year, when I discovered the culinary marvel that is Unchained Pizza.

Quite possibly, the most attractive feature of ordering Unchained Pizza is the convenience of it. Many hungry times, I have been either too tired or too reclusive to pick up the phone and make my order, but Unchained has an easy-to-use online solution. With a few clicks or taps on your computer or phone, you can have a pizza made and delivered within a half hour. Leonardo da Vinci once said that “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,” and Unchained definitely satisfies this adage.

But what makes Unchained different from all its other pizza-making competitors? Well, the simple answer would be its unparalleled consistency in terms of ingredient quality and overall taste. But, to be frank, Unchained Pizza’s distinguishing factor would ultimately be an amalgamation of all its favorable aspects. The medium and large sizes are ideal for either eating alone or sharing, respectively. The combination of ingredients creates an exquisite taste. There are many options other than pizza: fries, calzones, burgers, salads, and more! The list goes on and on, but my point is that if you’re a boarder, and if you’re having doubts about SAGE on any particular night, Unchained is a solid, well-rounded option for anyone seeking quality food.

Ordering takeout is part of the essence of dorm life. Over shared pizzas and sodas, bonds are made. Nothing is more satisfying than opening a pizza box, grabbing a slice, and watching a movie, a TV show, or sports game. Being far away from home definitely takes some getting used to, and I have found that good food takes away the stresses of academic life and puts the mind at ease. People are connected by food, and if that food is from Unchained Pizza, then you’re in luck!