The new Dominos Pizza

[JE3146]

Just wanted to give a heads up for those that hate dominos.

Tried their new pizza and it's easily now the best pizza of the national chains IMO.

Very tasty for the price. While it won't beat out a couple of our local gourmet chains, I will say that it's probably now the 3rd-4th best pizza in my college town when we have easily over 20 pizza places within the city limits. :tu

[icehog3]

What changed, Jordan? Haven't seen any promotions.

[NCRadioMan]

What changed, Jordan? Haven't seen any promotions.
Really? They have been all over the tv and radio around here. They have new hand-tossed seasoned dough, a new robust sauce and real shredded cheese.


http://www.pizzaturnaround.com/

[srduggins]

Thanks, I've seen the commercial and was wondering about it. Now I need to find a Dominos near me.

[JE3146]

Really? They have been all over the tv and radio around here. They have new hand-tossed seasoned dough, a new robust sauce and real shredded cheese.


http://www.pizzaturnaround.com/

Not only that but the toppings are better too.. at least some. The olives are now very good.

Pineapple and pepperoni appear to be the same, but overall it's very obvious they tried to improve this thing.

[weak_link]

I was wondering if the changes made a difference, soundss like I need to place an order.

[Don Fernando]

Domino sucks IMHO. And yes Jordan, I can have an opinion on these, as we have Domino's here too.

A company that puts out a TV add like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn-bIbmPHOA&feature=related) should fire their marketing manager.

[G G]

I have never cared for them either Ferdie.:tu

[replicant_argent]

Quite frankly.. Any change whatsoever would be a change for the better, in my opinion. I might try it. Papa Murphys is our pizza of choice here, and it would take a pretty big leap in quality of ingredients and crust improvements to equal it.

[Starscream]

Just tried it. Not bad. Not great, but better than before. The sauce isn't as sweet and the crust has parmesan sprinkles all over it.

[kelmac07]

I tried it last weekend...I still prefer Papa Johns any day.

[JE3146]

Just tried it. Not bad. Not great, but better than before. The sauce isn't as sweet and the crust has parmesan sprinkles all over it.

It's more of a garlic-parmesan-butter spread over the crust.

The sauce has a bit of bite to it as well. Definitely not sweet anymore. More spicy in stead. Crust is actually doughy as well.

[Starscream]

It's more of a garlic-parmesan-butter spread over the crust.

The sauce has a bit of bite to it as well. Definitely not sweet anymore. More spicy in stead. Crust is actually doughy as well.
Exactly.

Kind of a cross between Pizza Hut and Papa John's. Don't know if that's going to be a good thing for Domino's or not.:hm

[T.G]

Really? They have been all over the tv and radio around here. They have new hand-tossed seasoned dough, a new robust sauce and real shredded cheese.


http://www.pizzaturnaround.com/

As opposed to "fake shredded cheese"?

Or just fake cheese?

[Tripp]

As opposed to "fake shredded cheese"?

Or just fake cheese?

I think they actually used frozen cheese previously, and have now switched to fresh grated. Though I may be wrong.

[T.G]

I think they actually used frozen cheese previously, though I may be wrong.

Ok, but how was that not "real"?

[Volt]

Dominoes is the only pizza delivery where I live. In the past we would still order it but thought is was at best so-so. We got one the other day and I noticed it was quite a bit better. Then I saw the commercials and understood why. At least I feel better about ordering from them now. Not a great pizza, but not a bad one any more either.

[OLS]

I am not sure the commercial qualifies as bad marketing. Pizza is a tough racket. If your pizza sucks, it takes balls to go on national TV and tell it like it is. They are not saying they thought their pizza sucked, they are saying the PUBLIC thought their pizza sucked. And it did. If they turn their situation around, no one will remember the spots in 5 years. "Where's the BEEF!" it ain't. You would be surprised what passes for "rules" in advertising. Bottom line, there are no rules. Just success and failure. I think this will be a success. But it will not be worth the time if the peole on the phone do not continue to recognize what a huge part they play. In Memphis, I gave up calling for Pizza, cause all you get is slack jawed idiots who can barely speak english and think they are doing somebody a favor by coming in and doing nothing for 8 hours in exchange for their low pay they agreed to work for.

[Starscream]

Dominoes is the only pizza delivery where I live. In the past we would still order it but thought is was at best so-so. We got one the other day and I noticed it was quite a bit better. Then I saw the commercials and understood why. At least I feel better about ordering from them now. Not a great pizza, but not a bad one any more either.
I wish I could get a hold of real Chicago Deep Dish or NY Style Pizza down here. But Domino's Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Pizza Inn, and the local cardboard mom n pops are the best we can get down here. There's an Uno's in Myrtle Beach but I hear it's not the same as the real ones in Chicago.

There is a Greek restaurant that serves decent pizza, but I want to try real Deep Dish that will give you a heart attack from one slice.:dr

[Starscream]

In Memphis, I gave up calling for Pizza, cause all you get is slack jawed idiots who can barely speak english and think they are doing somebody a favor by coming in and doing nothing for 8 hours in exchange for their low pay they agreed to work for.

I've worked in Pizza and fast food. You get what you pay for. Honestly the hardest working job I ever held was in the food industry, yet it was the least paying job I held. Pizza Hut is far more strenuous than teaching, yet it pays Sh!t!.

[Tripp]

I wish I could get a hold of real Chicago Deep Dish or NY Style Pizza down here. But Domino's Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Pizza Inn, and the local cardboard mom n pops are the best we can get down here. There's an Uno's in Myrtle Beach but I hear it's not the same as the real ones in Chicago.

There is a Greek restaurant that serves decent pizza, but I want to try real Deep Dish that will give you a heart attack from one slice.:dr

Surprisingly, DiGiorno(sp?) used to have a decent heart-attack style deep dish, but I think its been discontinued, because I haven't seen it in at least 3-4 years.

[JE3146]

I am not sure the commercial qualifies as bad marketing. Pizza is a tough racket. If your pizza sucks, it takes balls to go on national TV and tell it like it is. They are not saying they thought their pizza sucked, they are saying the PUBLIC thought their pizza sucked. And it did. If they turn their situation around, no one will remember the spots in 5 years. "Where's the BEEF!" it ain't. You would be surprised what passes for "rules" in advertising. Bottom line, there are no rules. Just success and failure. I think this will be a success. But it will not be worth the time if the peole on the phone do not continue to recognize what a huge part they play. In Memphis, I gave up calling for Pizza, cause all you get is slack jawed idiots who can barely speak english and think they are doing somebody a favor by coming in and doing nothing for 8 hours in exchange for their low pay they agreed to work for.

I order online. Dominos is by far the easiest place to order from online that I've experienced.

Hell it even tracks the progress of your pizza down to the name of the person who put the toppings on it.


And this thread just goes to show how subjective pizza is. Personally I can't stand Papa Murphey's, but liked the new Dominos and some are completely the opposite, which is entirely alright.

My favorite pizza place in town is still a place called American Dream Pizza, which is so popular here that even Obama stopped by for a pizza while coming through Oregon on campaign :r.

[Starscream]

My favorite pizza place in town is still a place called American Dream Pizza, which is so popular here that even Obama stopped by for a pizza while coming through Oregon on campaign :r.

Despite my differences with Obama's policies, I'd gladly stop at any place that a president stopped to eat at. If it's good enough for American royalty, then it's good enough for me. (Exception is McDonalds and Bill Clinton).

[UPHOTO]

I'm a big time pizza snob and dominos was just horrid. BUT I have to say I tried their new improved recipe and I have to give them props on making such a huge change. Still not the greatest pizza but it's not that bad now.

I do have to say that they have the best website I have seen in a long time for a retail experience. Big props to them on the makeover.

[GreekGodX]

I tried it and thought it was very tasty! There are some local restaurants that make much better pizza but for a cheap, fast pizza fix Dominoes may be my new go to.

[Cigary]

In our area they are "guaranteeing" their pizza. If you don't like it you get your money back. I don't like Dominos as a rule but if they are going to put their money where their mouth is I'll try it again. If it's good then I can't beyotch it out but if it sucks I get my money back,,period.

[MedicCook]

I would like to give them a try. I give them credit for actually listening to the people and doing a complete over-haul of their product.

[Don Fernando]

As opposed to "fake shredded cheese"?

Or just fake cheese?

oil based cheese instead of milk based cheese. Also known as cheese food (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081210190036AAp3985)

[Powers]

I felt the old Dominos was so-so, I always liked it better than Pizza Hut but not better than Papa. The new Dominos is MUCH better IMHO. Still prefer Papa Johns when it comes to pizza over all the national chains. One thing unique about Dominos I continue to love are their bread bowl pastas. They are :dr. I also think Domino's cheesy bread and cinna-stix are better than any other pizza chain's bread or desert item

Actually i've only had the chicken alfredo but it's too good to try a different one

:2

[T.G]

oil based cheese instead of milk based cheese. Also known as cheese food (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081210190036AAp3985)

Thanks. So they were actually using that crap all these years...

That explains a lot.

[acruce]

There new pizza is pretty good. I had it today. Kind of skimpy on the toppings though.:(

[Starscream]

There new pizza is pretty good. I had it today. Kind of skimpy on the toppings though.:(

domino's is always skimpy on the toppings. I use to order triple bacon pizzas back in the day, until I noticed that they never put any more bacon on the pizza than they did a one topping bacon. I called to complain and they basically told me to Fugg off...

[Darrell]

I'll stick with Mountain Mikes. :dr

[icehog3]

I'll stick with Mountain Mikes. :dr

Yeah, we don't have those. ;)

[tobii3]

Who the hell puts pineapple on a friggin pizza???

What next, a fruit lovers pizza?? (wait....would they call it a California Special??)

[elderboy02]

My favorite pizza is Donato's Pepperoni Pizza :dr

[Starscream]

Who the hell puts pineapple on a friggin pizza???

What next, a fruit lovers pizza?? (wait....would they call it a California Special??)

:r:r:r

Sorry my Cali botls, but that was funny!

[nayslayer]

I live in NY and there are plenty of half decent pizza placed around that are good. I had Dominios moons ago and gave me heartburn. I used to love pizza hut, but that stuff is all grease. Uno's is the a chain place that has some good pie.

[JE3146]

Who the hell puts pineapple on a friggin pizza???

What next, a fruit lovers pizza?? (wait....would they call it a California Special??)

Pepperoni & Pineapple

One of our faves :tu

[Larry]

Andy:
If you want a pretty decent Chicago deep dish, delivered to your place, I'd recommend:

http://www.giordanos.com/

While not my absolute favorite, still a good pie, and friends who have moved away have always appreciated when I have shipped them one of these.

[KidRock]

I've worked in Pizza and fast food. You get what you pay for. Honestly the hardest working job I ever held was in the food industry, yet it was the least paying job I held. Pizza Hut is far more strenuous than teaching, yet it pays Sh!t!.

Yes and I agree...first hand experience.

[icehog3]

Andy:
If you want a pretty decent Chicago deep dish, delivered to your place, I'd recommend:

http://www.giordanos.com/

While not my absolute favorite, still a good pie, and friends who have moved away have always appreciated when I have shipped them one of these.

Giordanos IS my absolute favorite....great Chicago pizza. :tu

[Whipper Snapper]

I had some of dominoes new medium pies the others night. Nothing spectacular in my opinion, and I couldn't remember what their old stuff is like.

I prefer papa john's over dominoes in terms of pizza chains. Just my opinion.

[RUNYYFan]

Having lived in Jersey all my life, I've had lots of great pizza, especially down the Shore and at a number of spots in North Jersey.

At least to me, the chains are all overloaded with dough and cheap sauce that tastes like over-sweetened catsup. The toppings are more like decorations than real food. About the only one I've somewhat enjoyed has been Uno's (http://www.unos.com/) back in the day.

I look for a spicy sauce with strong pepperoni, sausage, and thin cut black olives that are fresh. The California pizzas, at least for me, need to stay there. :)

Currently the best local joint by me in South Brunswick is Giuseppe's (http://giuseppespizzeria.com/). Another place is Attilio's Pizza & Restaurant in North Brunswick along Rte. 1S.

I think I'll have to stop by Giuseppe's for lunch tomorrow.

[Neuromancer]

I liked Domino's new one...if you're gonna have pizza chain pizza, I think it's better than Pizza Hut and Papa John's...

[Tredegar]

For a revamped pizza it's a lot better than the old stuff but still not quite a world class pie. Plus the ones we had were very greasy.

[MortonMilo]

Prefer the local joints in Chicago to the chains, but in a pinch, have resorted to the new domino's pizza. Not disappointed at all, think they've lived up to their campaign. Definitely the best of the chains. Still pales in comparison to any corner pizza shop in NYC!

[SvilleKid]

Just tried it. Not bad. Not great, but better than before. The sauce isn't as sweet and the crust has parmesan sprinkles all over it.

Kinda my take on the "New and Improved" also. Better than before, though, so that much at least is good. Especially seeing that Dominos is the only pizza place we have in my small town.

[CigarNut]

I have tried Domino's in the past but found it lacking so we have been going with Godfather's -- especially because they deliver. If we are going to pick it up then we will probably ge Nona Emilia (local to Beaverton, Oregon).

I will have to give Domino's a shot again...

[BeachBonsai]

Pizza is like Sex

When it is Good it is Very Very Good



And when it is Bad it is still pretty Good










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[CigarNut]

Domino sucks IMHO. And yes Jordan, I can have an opinion on these, as we have Domino's here too.

A company that puts out a TV add like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn-bIbmPHOA&feature=related) should fire their marketing manager.I am very happy that Domino's did not air this ad in my area. Besides the annoyance factor, it would force me to never patronize them ever again...

[mariogolbee]

I must try this new pizza!

[Neuromancer]

Yeah, the ad's annoying as all hell...just mute it...but then the pizza's better than any other chain atm...:tu

[Powers]

Pizza is like Sex

When it is Good it is Very Very Good



And when it is Bad it is still pretty Good



.


:r

:r

[andrew]

I like Domino's thin crust. It beats any other chain hands down, but anything other than thin, I'll order from someone else. Oh, and I have tried the new ingredients and they are better.



I'd like to add, I miss little caesars.

[nater]

I am with the others, much better, but I still have local pies I much prefer. And I am still a papa johns whore...

[icehog3]

With Giordanos, Lou Malnatis, Ginos and Eduardos all within close proximity, the only way I would eat Dominos is if there was a nuclear holocaust.

[68TriShield]

With Giordanos, Lou Malnatis, Ginos and Eduardos all within close proximity, the only way I would eat Dominos is if there was a nuclear holocaust.

a truer statement was never made :dr

[mariogolbee]

I picked up two medium two topping pizza's the other night. The Pepperoni and sausage with regular sauce was pretty good. The chicken and bacon with the creamy parmesan whatever cream sauce was practically divine. I'll be getting my chain pizza from Dominos from now on.

[T.G]

I picked up two medium two topping pizza's the other night. The Pepperoni and sausage with regular sauce was pretty good. The chicken and bacon with the creamy parmesan whatever cream sauce was practically divine. I'll be getting my chain pizza from Dominos from now on.

But how long did it take you to find the coke there?
Did you even manage to find it?
:lv








;s:r

[mariogolbee]

But how long did it take you to find the coke there?
Did you even manage to find it?
:lv
;s:r

Still couldn't find the damned Coke! :r West Coast didn't have any Mexican Coke the last time I was in by the way. Perhaps my sickness is spreading. (Jerk.)

[mosesbotbol]

Extra Large Peperoni with Banana Peppers is our default order. I can see Dominos from my house and the independent pizza makers in MA just suck.

The only pizza redemption in MA, is in S.E. MA and Cape where everyone has Linguica as a topping!

[Lucky_Hippo]

I'd like to add, I miss little caesars.

Was assistant mgr at Little Caesars back in the day. They used to have okay pizza when they had the square Pizza Pizza (buy one get one free) to compete with Domino's 30 mins or less campaign. Sometime in the 90's they stopped the free pizza pizza thing and changed their entire pizza to a cheaper round version.

Around here, we still have a few but they have been reduced to walk in stores with pre-made pizzas for 5 bucks a piece.

HORRIBLE STUFF!

[elderboy02]

Yeah, the pre-made pizza's aren't very good, but I can stomach them. I mean $5 is a good deal. :r

[OLS]

Bottom line, there are no rules. Just success and failure. I think this will be a success. I don't mind saying that it looks like I was right. I said, sure this is a stupid concept, but there are stupid concepts and stupid concepts that work. Up 40% in sales last I checked (month or so back) and heading straight up? But then again, I am in advertising.

[OLS]

Plus the ones we had were very greasy.
Haha, dude if your pizza had contained fat free pepperoni, sausage and bacon you would have complained that it tasted like $hit. Grease is a by product of broiled meats, :r:r

[mosesbotbol]

The crust is as they advertised both buttery and garlicy. Probably from chemicals.

[fxpose]

To compete with the numerous pizzerias close to where I live, I started construction of my own outdoor WFO (wood fired brick pizza oven) out in the patio.

[OLS]

That'll show em.:tu

[T.G]

Happened to be on the far side of town where the only Domino's in the area is located, and happened to have a coupon for a $6.99 large 1-topping pizza with me, so I ducked in and picked up a thin crust, half pepperoni, half-extra cheese.

Not bad for what it is - although I did screw up, I meant to order a Brooklyn crust, not a thin crust. Oh well, less carbs for my fat azz this way.

For the regular price of $12.99, I would not have bought it, too many good local places to choose from (Steve's, Woodstock, etc.) where I can get really, really good pizza for about that much or a bit more, but for $6.99, I don't regret it, and I'll probably be back again next time I have a good coupon because I really wanted to try the NY crust... LOL.

[itzfrank]

Happened to be on the far side of town where the only Domino's in the area is located, and happened to have a coupon for a $6.99 large 1-topping pizza with me, so I ducked in and picked up a thin crust, half pepperoni, half-extra cheese.

Not bad for what it is - although I did screw up, I meant to order a Brooklyn crust, not a thin crust. Oh well, less carbs for my fat azz this way.

For the regular price of $12.99, I would not have bought it, too many good local places to choose from (Steve's, Woodstock, etc.) where I can get really, really good pizza for about that much or a bit more, but for $6.99, I don't regret it, and I'll probably be back again next time I have a good coupon because I really wanted to try the NY crust... LOL.


Hmm... Steve's Pizza? You wouldn't happen to be from Miami would you? There's a Steve's Pizza here that has basically become a Cultural Icon down here.

[Ogre]

I will always look for a local before ordering from a chain. I would rather keep the money local and the quality is usually better.:2

[T.G]

Hmm... Steve's Pizza? You wouldn't happen to be from Miami would you? There's a Steve's Pizza here that has basically become a Cultural Icon down here.

Nope, and I'm fairly certain it's a different "Steve".

http://www.stevespizza.com/

[OLS]

I am not sure the commercial qualifies as bad marketing. You would be surprised what passes
for "rules" in advertising. Bottom line, there are no rules. Just success and failure. I think this will be a success.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/How-Domino-Delivered-Tasty-dg-1053808535.html?x=0

All this may be surprising for a company whose product has been regarded by many consumers as not all that indistinguishable
from the cardboard box in which it arrived. Confronted with evidence that customers too frequently found its product to be subpar,
Domino's didn't try to spin, or change the subject, or make subtle adjustments. Rather, in a calculated and risky strategy, the company
embarked on a campaign to confront the image head-on. It's rare for large publicly held companies to craft advertising and marketing
plans that come across like Maoist self-criticism. But that's what Domino's did.

HA, told ya. I know the advertising business.

[Subvet642]

I used to love Domino's, but since they changed, I can't even choke it down. The crust is gooey and pasty and the sauce is sickly sweet and they STILL don't have anchovies.

[xlc12rf]

I'm surprised how many people order form chains. I NEVER get pizza from there. Though I have the privilege of ordering form Pepe's. Mmmm real wooster st. apizza.

[Subvet642]

Extra Large Peperoni with Banana Peppers is our default order. I can see Dominos from my house and the independent pizza makers in MA just suck.

The only pizza redemption in MA, is in S.E. MA and Cape where everyone has Linguica as a topping!

I don't know, the Mom & Pop in my neighborhood rocks, but the best I've ever had is from Bertucci's.

[OLS]

GUYS!! You misunderstood. This is not about pizza....it's about me being RIGHT! :r

[NCRadioMan]

I used to love Domino's, but since they changed, I can't even choke it down. The crust is gooey and pasty and the sauce is sickly sweet and they STILL don't have anchovies.

You are definitely in the minority, bro.

http://www.qsrmagazine.com/menu-innovations/many-acts-domino-s-pizza

I think they are finally eatable. Not great but doable. Before, they were nothing but cardboard, tomato paste and petroleum based cheese. :pu

People order from chains because it's cheaper. That, and there may be no good independent shops in their area. There has never been a good shop where I live until a few years ago when a couple Paisans moved here and started an amazing authentic NY pizza joint.

[icehog3]

GUYS!! You misunderstood. This is not about pizza....it's about me being RIGHT! :r

Try not to strain your arm patting yourself on the back, Brad. ;) :r

[Subvet642]

You are definitely in the minority, bro.

http://www.qsrmagazine.com/menu-innovations/many-acts-domino-s-pizza

I think they are finally eatable. Not great but doable. Before, they were nothing but cardboard, tomato paste and petroleum based cheese. :pu

People order from chains because it's cheaper. That, and there may be no good independent shops in their area. There has never been a good shop where I live until a few years ago when a couple Paisans moved here and started an amazing authentic NY pizza joint.

Well, eastern Mass. is very densely populated and there are independent pizza shops on just about every corner. factor in the number of Italians and Italian-Americans, and chains don't stand a chance. The only exception to this IMHO is Bertucci's, but their chefs train in Italy. Chain stores come to Boston to die. Krispy Kreame lasted just about a year before they left.

[T.G]

Chain stores come to Boston to die. Krispy Kreame lasted just about a year before they left.

How about KFC?

[Subvet642]

How about KFC?

That's a different thing, altogether:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hN7X5gUktas/S8NpIH0b0bI/AAAAAAAAAJY/j4OWP9ONDU0/s400/south-park-cartman-chicken.jpg

Funny thing about your new avatar, those are two of my wife's favorite things: Carlo Rossi and Spam. :lr

[T.G]

Funny thing about your new avatar, those are two of my wife's favorite things: Carlo Rossi and Spam. :lr

:r Awesome!

[Apoco]

People order from chains because it's cheaper. That, and there may be no good independent shops in their area.

This.

About as "local" as we get is either Lupi's (which has become a chain in the south east) or an upscale italian restaurant downtown (if you're going to spend that much on a meal, don't get pizza :2).

There was a local place called "Claydough's" that was the bee's knees, but it closed down :(
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[fxpose]

GUYS!! You misunderstood. This is not about pizza....it's about me being RIGHT! :r:D