Ben's Pizza Hwy 59, Mandeville

thin crispy crust. tasted homemade

We got a 16inch Ben's special...which was all of their toppings...pepperoni, ham, meatball, italian sausage, hot sausage, black olives, anchovies,etc.
My understanding is that they traditionally put the cheese under the ingredients, but you can request it on top...and we did. I was very impressed with the first bite...just good quality dough, good cheese that you could tell they shreded and fresh toppings.

Wife got the WOP salad. Just a tradional italian salad...it was OK.

We also ordered an Italian Sausage PoBoy...I understand these can be hard to get in BR. Ours was very good. Good bread, probably from a NO bakery. I would think Liedenheimers.

The hot tamales were really good...I could tell they were not Manuels quality...but we ate the hell out of them. $10.75 for an order of tamales, but there was plenty for the two of us.

All told...a really good delivery. I didn't have to leave the house and the food was very tasty, hot and fast. We probably over ordered because we wanted to try a few differet things..but we will have lunch for tomorrow.

Egg, you think Naples might have a stake in the best pizza in the world discussion? Please, it was delivered in Mandeville. Please don't get me started on a pizza in Louisiana thread. Yes, we have good pizza, but not great pizza.

I really hated saying "the best pizza"...but I thought about eating the box.

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AND...I lived in Monroe for 7 years. Bens was (should I say it)better than Johnnys.

Look out...Incoming.

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I've had both and Ben's is better. I'm not sure how to explain it but that crust and sauce with the seasoning blend they sprinkle on the top is just plain money. Love going back to see my boys in da' parish brah.

You can get any of the omelets or scramblers with egg whites or with egg substitute instead of the whole egg. My favorite is the Floridian, but it got cream cheese folded in the middle, and the crab meat is sauteed in a compound butter of garlic, parsley, and white wine.

You might as well burn the calories on the run, then come and eat off something decadent, because all the flavor is in the bad stuff for you.

We have a paneed redfish, with poached eggs and a andouille hollandaise that is just awesome. We really stress not overcooking the poach, so in our system, the eggs will always come out lighlt poached and extremely runny. If you want them poached more, you should ask the server before the order gets turned in.

You can find something on the menu that will work with your food requirements, there are about 120 items if you include all the options.

Also if you are coming on a Saturday morning, try to call ahead about 30 min before arriving and get your name on the wait. It works for those that use the system.

I am always in BR on Saturday and Sunday in the kitchen expediting food. My wife is always at he Mandeville restaurant, usually up front because our head chef is in the kitchen there.

Her name is Liam, ask for her, and she will take care of you.

We have done a lot with Varsity Sports since they moved into Mandeville. They are two doors down on Claiborne if you need any running gear.

I didn't know you were next to Varsity Sports. I go in there sometimes to buy new gear.

Great place, nice people.

We are heading to Ben's Pizza right now for the first time. I'll let you know what I think about it when I return.

where on 59? in Mandeville? Near I-12?