Background: Three Generations, One Relentless Vision
Sabatini’s Pizza has been part of Wyoming Avenue since 1958, and its origin story reads like the perfect dough—patiently layered, lovingly tended, and destined for greatness. Lindo Sabatini’s grandparents opened the shop; Joe and Carol Sabatini took over in 1973; and in 2005 Lindo became the third-generation steward of this Exeter institution. Through all that time, the brand’s DNA has stayed put—same flour guy, same dairy partner, same sweet-leaning sauce—while a veteran crew (many with 15-plus years under their aprons) keeps every tray tasting just like the pies your parents grew up on.
Innovation bubbles beneath the cheese, too. A home-brew club that met on-site in the mid-’90s inspired Lindo to start stocking rare beers, a hobby that eventually spawned the adjacent Sabatini’s Bottleshop and Bar—now home to roughly 3,000 craft and import labels, a full cocktail program, and a cult following among bourbon hunters. Add in the shop’s tenth anniversary and the fact that you can still feed a family for $13.95 on Pizza Friday, and it’s no wonder locals call this stretch of road “pizza street.”
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The Trays
Large Cheese
I always start with the baseline to see what the kitchen’s really about. Sabatini’s cheese pie rides a thin, crisp crust that gets a gentle char along the edge and a darker hue on the underside. Cheese goes down first, followed by that signature sweet-savory sauce—sprayed on with the famous hose—which caramelizes in spots and perfumes the entire slice. The result is a balanced pie where tangy tomatoes meet a faintly sharp cheese pull and a crust sturdy enough to hold everything without sagging. If you’re a purist, this is the slice that shows why pizza in Exeter keeps tipping its cap to Sabatini’s after all these years.
Half Pepperoni / Half Pickle
Sab’s two best-selling toppings rewrite the rules. Instead of pepperoni coins, they dice the meat into quarter-inch cubes and scatter it over the cheese so every single bite pops with porky flavor; the texture lands somewhere between crispy edge and tender center—addictive. On the pickle half, forget ranch or gimmicky sauces: just diced kosher dills that warm in the oven, offering a mellow dill snap that somehow feels destined for pizza. I walked in skeptical, walked out a convert, and now refuse to order a Sabatini’s tray without pepperoni involved. The pickle version might not replace my go-to cheese, but it proved that “weird” can taste wonderfully right.
Thick Crust with Extra Cheese & Onions
Same ingredients, totally different personality. The thick-crust option bakes up golden all the way through and eats like a nostalgic deep dish—think old-school Pizza Hut vibes without the pan grease. Extra cheese blankets the surface, melting into gooey pockets around tender onions while that sweet sauce clings to every crevice. Each bite is heavier, richer, and unapologetically indulgent; it’s the kind of guilty-pleasure pie that demands a cold beverage from the Bottleshop and maybe an afternoon nap. If the classic thin crust is the everyday workhorse, this thick version is the weekend splurge.
Final Cut
Consistency, creativity, and community spirit keep Sabatini’s Pizza at the top of the Exeter food pyramid. Whether you’re chasing diced pepperoni, braving the pickle pie, or pairing a thick-crust comfort bomb with something rare from Sabatini’s Bottleshop and Bar, this is one NEPA stop that lives up to its legend. Grab a tray, snag a latte (Busch Light or otherwise), and taste why three generations of patience and passion still rule Wyoming Avenue.
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Rating Sabatini’s Cheese Pizza
- Restaurant: Sabatini’s Pizza
- Address: 1925 Wyoming Ave, Exeter, PA 18643
- Dine In/Take Out: Dine In
- Pizza Ordered: Large Cheese Pizza
- Date: June 2025
| Rating Category | Rating Score |
|---|---|
| Crust | 7.6 |
| Sauce | 8.8 |
| Cheese | 7.8 |
| Taste | 7.7 |
| Crispy/Cooked Properly | 7.9 |
| Value | 7.7 |
| Overall Rating | 7.9 |
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Rating the Pickle and Pepperoni Pizza
- Restaurant: Sabatini’s Pizza
- Address: 1925 Wyoming Ave, Exeter, PA 18643
- Dine In/Take Out: Dine In
- Pizza Ordered: Large Cheese Pizza 1/2 pepperoni, 1/2 pickles
- Date: June 2025
| Rating Category | Rating Score |
|---|---|
| Crust | 7.6 |
| Sauce | 8.8 |
| Cheese | 7.8 |
| Taste | 7.9 |
| Crispy/Cooked Properly | 7.9 |
| Value | 7.6 |
| Overall Rating | 7.9 |
Rating of Sabs “Thick Style Pizza”
- Restaurant: Sabatini’s Pizza
- Address: 1925 Wyoming Ave, Exeter, PA 18643
- Dine In/Take Out: Dine In
- Pizza Ordered: Thick Style Pizza with extra cheese and onions
- Date: June 2025
| Rating Category | Rating Score |
|---|---|
| Crust | 7.8 |
| Sauce | 8.7 |
| Cheese | 8.1 |
| Taste | 8.3 |
| Crispy/Cooked Properly | 8.1 |
| Value | 7.6 |
| Overall Rating | 8.1 |
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