Carmine's Wood Fired Pizza

Okay, this review has a lot going on. I have been waiting to try this spot for a long time. It has all the inidcators of a great pizza place. Limited hours, limited seating, reviews saying they are always busy, etc. When we arrived it was packed and that never changed the whole time we were there. Not sure if this is typical but be prepared to wait because they are so busy. Now to the pizza. It was worth the wait!!! It was cooked perfect with just right amount of char and zero flop. The sauce was the highlight!! It was fresh and slightly sweet and a perfect compliment to the airy crust. If in Joplin don’t bother going anywhere else this place is as close to a real NY slice as you can get. It’s not at Bleeker St level but it did remind me of John’s. Great pizza spot and a must try if anywhere close to Joplin. Bonus review: Garlic Cheese bread was amazing. Must try 8.7 on the GCB.