When I need to feed my crew—whether it’s during haunt season at Nightmare on 19th Street or just a long weekend of work—I don’t roll the dice. I go straight to the places that have earned my trust.

Let me start with this: I’m a huge believer in Domino’s Pizza. During Halloween season, I’ll order hundreds of pizzas, and they always deliver—hot, fresh, and on time. They don’t need my endorsement to sell pizzas, but loyalty is loyalty, and they’ve earned mine.

But when it comes to pickup, there’s one spot that absolutely owns my heart.

The Funky Little Pizza Haven on the Interstate In Lubbock

My favorite “walk-in and grab it” joint is Simple Simon’s Pizza – Lubbock, located right next to Harbor Freight Tools. It’s a quirky, personality-packed shop run by an ex-Marine, and you can feel that energy the moment you walk in.

The walls are lined with action figures. A retro TV usually has something fun playing. It’s technically a franchise, but it feels like something between a clubhouse and a hometown diner—completely unique, unapologetically authentic.

And after an extended hospital stay, I finally worked up the nerve to try a couple of slices last Saturday. It was heaven. I’ve eaten a lot of pizza in my life—trust me, a lot—and that Supreme may have been the best I’ve ever wrapped my lips around. I usually stick to pepperoni or sausage, but this upgrade? Total game changer.

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More Than Pizza: It’s a Crew Favorite

Friends of mine swear by their calzones. The dining area has plenty of room, and they offer delivery and carryout as well. But the thing that sets this place apart isn’t the food or the décor—it’s the people.

They’re what we call “the real ones.”
Good-hearted, hard-working employees serving great food in a part of town that deserves all the love it can get.

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