# Am I the only one who dislikes more pizza toppings than likes? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 30, 2019, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247 "2019-04-30T05:54:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![drad\_dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/81 "2019-05-03T00:25:53Z")
> [@CalMeacham](#): > > As I probably said in that thread, there used to be a place in Boston – _Warburton’s_, I believe, whose specialty was the Cheddar Cheese Pizza. > It was pretty good, too. I remember that so clearly. It was supposed to be a “very british” type of pizza, with the union jack in the ads. There was a chain of a few. But the name just escapes me unless you were right about it. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/82 "2019-05-03T01:39:05Z")
> [@Guest-starring\_Id](#): > > There’s only a few I like: > > cheese > tomato > broccoli > pepperoni > any bell pepper > onions only if they’re diced, and in moderation, considering that we can all agree that there’s nothing more disgusting, more hideous, than a large, greasy hunk o’oinion > spinach, again in moderation > oregano > salami > egg > > This means that ever other topping is unacceptable and must be exterminated, fumigated. > > Anyone else with this exact same discerning, refined sense of selectivity? > > 🙂 Your list is long compared to mine. Veggies & hot mozzarella is just nasty! I’ll grill up onions & peppers for a sandwich but won’t eat 'em on pizza. I’ll have spinach or broccoli as a side at another meal, but again, not on pizza. My preference is (a good) white or just plain (sauce & cheese). Also, not from a chain (but Domino’s is tolerable) & not from a pan. ---
**Author:** ![Melbourne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5e925/32.png) [@Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melbourne)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/83 "2019-05-03T02:45:00Z")
Am I the only one who orders Margarita with pineapple and anchovies? I must confess that even now I grin when I realize that in a shared house I won’t be required to share my food 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![wolf\_meister](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf_meister/32/15202_2.png) [@wolf\_meister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_meister)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/84 "2019-05-03T02:50:32Z")
I am _ **very** _ selective. I just like the traditional pizza with NO toppings. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/85 "2019-05-03T02:51:34Z")
> [@drad\_dog](#): > > I remember that so clearly. It was supposed to be a “very british” type of pizza, with the union jack in the ads. There was a chain of a few. But the name just escapes me unless you were right about it. I heard British pizza has beets and corn on it. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/86 "2019-05-03T03:25:58Z")
Beetroot and maize. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/87 "2019-05-03T03:55:31Z")
I only like pizza with either red sauce or white sauce, pepperoni, cheese (the more kinds the better) and maybe certain kinds of sausage or crispy bacon. Period. No veggies, no pineapple, no other kinds of meat. ---
**Author:** ![actualliberalnotoneofthose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e79b87/32.png) [@actualliberalnotoneofthose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/actualliberalnotoneofthose)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/88 "2019-05-03T04:45:40Z")
Mushrooms are up there with pepperoni and sausage as standard minimum topping options if pizza toppings are available. I like a lot of toppings but not necessarily at once. If you are against an entire section of toppings (like no meat at all or no vegetables) you are missing out on the best flavor combinations. Like a spicy meat combined with a sweet acid tastes good to people with good taste. A pile of dry meat is lacking. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/89 "2019-05-03T04:55:55Z")
> [@jnglmassiv](#): > > We had pizza at work today. > > There were four: > Large BBQ. That’s bacon, onion, bbq sauce & regular mozz. I think also pepperoni but can’t be certain. > Large sausage, green pepper, onion. > ‘Stadium-size’ sausage only. > Small cheese. > > Here in Chicago, we usually cut thin crust pizza into ‘squares’ ranging from 2 to 4 but typically right around 3 inches a side. > I took a quick visual survey around 2pm, after the eating rush. > Approx half (40-60%) of the first three on the list were gone. > One, ONE segment of the cheese only was taken. Not even a whole square since they’re cut from round pies. > > Me? I had one each of bbq and sausage, green pepper & onion. The only one of those is be willing to eat is the plain. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/90 "2019-05-03T07:27:29Z")
> [@BobBitchin](#): > > I will eat cheese pizza. > I will eat meat lovers pizza. > I will eat any pizza between those two.🆒 > > No veggies, fruits, nuts, eggs, pineapple or tofu.😃 It me. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/91 "2019-05-03T10:51:33Z")
Coincidentally had a Margherita pie last night at a local brewery. Delicious! ---
**Author:** ![Isamu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/92 "2019-05-03T10:55:25Z")
With Pizza, less is, generally speaking, more. Except with a few combinations. Salami, cheese, mushroom, onion, olive is one of the perfect combos. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/93 "2019-05-03T12:12:06Z")
> [@drad\_dog](#): > > I remember that so clearly. It was supposed to be a “very british” type of pizza, with the union jack in the ads. There was a chain of a few. But the name just escapes me unless you were right about it. Well, even if I got the name wrong, we’re thinking of the same place. They definitely worked to associate it with the UK. It not only had the Union Jack, though, the ads also featured a bulldog. ---
**Author:** ![ThisSpaceForRent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thisspaceforrent/32/345_2.png) [@ThisSpaceForRent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisSpaceForRent)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/94 "2019-05-03T16:38:38Z")
I run a high volume New York Pizzeria in St Louis…We make between 700 and 1300 pies a week. All with house made, cold fermented dough, 100% whole milk Mozzarella, and house made sauce. The majority of our ingredients are house made and always the highest quality our price point allows. We make pies with just about every combination of toppings you can imagine. The guy that regularly orders the extra garlic, eggplant and anchovy pie makes me chuckle, every time. I was asked to design a pie to pair with the release of “Hopslam Ale” by Bell’s brewery. I came up with a simple pie… Pepperoni, Jalapenos and Pineapple; Just enough salt, heat and sweet to let the pairing work perfectly. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/95 "2019-05-03T16:41:28Z")
> [@ThisSpaceForRent](#): > > I was asked to design a pie to pair with the release of “Hopslam Ale” by Bell’s brewery. I came up with a simple pie… > > Pepperoni, Jalapenos and Pineapple; Just enough salt, heat and sweet to let the pairing work perfectly. I love all of Bell’s beers, with Hopslam being one of my favorites. That pairing sounds incredible. ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/96 "2019-05-03T16:51:12Z")
Do pizzas in Ohio still come with bell pepper on them, standard? I moved there for awhile, decades ago, and was surprised by that. They were happy to leave the bell pepper off, if I asked, but would not substitute another topping because it wasn’t considered to be a topping. It was just pizza. I remember one place in Flint, Michigan that used green olive slices if you asked for olives. No warning. I only went to that one place, so I don’t know if anyone else did the same. It didn’t taste bad. ---
**Author:** ![amaguri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/49beb7/32.png) [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/97 "2019-05-03T18:26:42Z")
90% of the pizza I consume is just cheese or cheese + mushroom. I can tolerate pepperoni or sausage. But I really don’t like any other veggies on pizza at all. ---
**Author:** ![I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/i_love_me_vol.i/32/521_2.png) [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/98 "2019-05-04T05:14:08Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > I heard British pizza has beets and corn on it. The problem with British pizza is that it’s boiled. Guys, guys! There are ways to cook food other than boiling! ---
**Author:** ![I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/i_love_me_vol.i/32/521_2.png) [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2019, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/99 "2019-05-04T05:37:22Z")
Okay! More silliness: > [@Yllaria](#): > > I remember one place in Flint, Michigan that used green olive slices if you asked for olives. No warning. I only went to that one place, so I don’t know if anyone else did the same. It didn’t taste bad. I’ve heard of that. My understanding is they come from the farm as black olives but are then canned using Flint municipal water. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247/100 "2019-05-04T13:09:29Z")
I’ve spent most of my life in Ohio (specifically the Cleveland area, if that matters), and I’ve never once encountered peppers as a default topping. Every place will have them and will put them on if you ask, just like any other topping, but (again, just like every other topping other than tomato sauce and cheese), if you don’t mention it, you won’t get it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247.md?page=6)