Mike's Pizza-Deli Station in Clearwater / St. Pete

My 3-day adventure at Mike's started Monday afternoon, after returning from lunch at La Pizza Mia Pizzeria.  I mentioned to my instructor that I was looking for the best New York Style Pizza in town and she told me, "It's Mike's"   She then expounded her credentials, having grown up on the outskirts of New York City. 

I mad big plans to go to Mike's Tuesday night for a couple slices to eat in my room while I worked.  I arrived at Mike's at 7:30 pm to find them closed.  CLOSED!  What a disappointment.  I checked the sign on the door, which said 7 am - 9 pm, pulled on the door, walked around to the back door and tugged again.  Sure enough, they were closed.   I had to eat at Panda Express - yuck. 

The next day I went buy in the morning to try a slice of their "Breakfast Pizza" but was disappointed again when I found they didn't sell slices of the breakfast pizza.  Instead I ordered a "Breakfast Hoagie" and it was delicious, loaded with eggs, ham, and sausage and covered with american cheese.  A great start to the morning. 

My next try for Mike's was at lunch time.  I got two slices and a salad and it was most excellent, a five-star rating from me.  Mike's scores a 90 on the Sliker Scale only due to the lack of Sicilian pies. 

I came to Mike's again this morning for a breakfast pizza.  I brought it to the office to share and made many new friends.  The pie was loaded with eggs, ham, sausage, and bacon.  Delicious!  Go get one some morning. 

You can read more about Mike's at http://www.newyorkpizzafinder.com/mikes-pizza-deli-station or at www.mikespizzadeli.com.