Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza

We have eaten several different pizzas from here and they delicious! Our favorite is the gourmet veggie — thin crust. Their salads are very fresh and tasty also.

I never thought that I would like the idea of buying a pizza that I had to cook at home, but since this place was new in town, I thought I’d give it a try. Admittedly, the idea (at first) was less than desirable, and since I had never had a Papa Murphy’s pizza before, I really had no idea what I would be getting into. Sure, I’ve cooked the age-​old frozen pies with the best of them… but this is different — totally different.
About 6 weeks ago, on a fluke, I decided to pop into Papa Murphy’s in Granbury, TX for a look at what this place was all about. The place was clean. Not just «clean,» but stunningly clean. Not to mention a bombardment of 3 – 4 workers smilingly greeting me with «Welcome to Papa Murphy’s» in almost unison. Yes, Papa’s People, you’ve caught my attention. After a quick perusal of the menu, I decided to purchase a «Cowboy Pizza» on their signature «deLITE» thin crust. Not sure why, but the toppings sounded rather good. In a few short minutes, my shell of a crust was decorated with an array of well-​positioned toppings, wrapped in cellophane, and my pizza was ready. With all necessary cooking information, I was heading home to try this preposterous method of «Take ‘N’ Bake.» Of course, the skeptic that I can be at times, lured me into conviction that at least if I didn’t like it… I wouldn’t ‘have’ to go back.
Soon I arrived at home — [Oven set. Preheat. GO!!] In just short of 12 minutes, my raw pie had been transformed into an aromatic feast for the senses. A pizza, and a beautiful one at that. What’s really remarkable, is that it actually came out looking JUST LIKE THE PICTURES ON THE MENU! Now, how many times has that happened?
Answer: Never.
Okay, now it’s «game on!» One bite was all it took. This was not your average frozen pie, or the mass-​produced delivery swill… this was pizza; great pizza! Rarely have I ever had a pizza taste as good as its picture, or with such profound sense of freshness and flavor. This thing was impeccably good… and incredibly satisfying. At last, I have found my preferred local «pizza joint,» right in my own home.
While there’s no comparing the «convenience» of companies that deliver their wares directly to your door, and often ‘en mass.’ Therefore, you must admit that you’re also willing to sacrifice something — specifically… quality. There’s something truly amazing about a pizza that comes right out of the oven. That first bite that tells you what a pizza is all about. A pizza that tells you, «This is what a pizza should taste like.» Fortunately for us in Granbury, we now have the opportunity to enjoy this sensation, and Papa Murphy’s is certainly a welcome ray of sunshine in the pizzeria business — even when you have to cook it at home. Believe me, you’re going to LOVE this pizza!
Since my first experience, I’ve been back to Papa Murphy’s on several occasions. Each time, my pizza was simply perfect, and consistently good. Needless to say, I won’t be eating pizza outside my home for a long, long time. So, «so long» to all you delivery chains and frozen pies! «Hello,» Papa Murphy’s!