Ian's pizza is a staple of State St food, and you have to go eat there if you haven't yet. The pizza reflects a lot on Madison, quirky, interesting, and easily palatable. They are open super-late night (2 AM), and are a great snack for when you get tired of Parthenon gyros at night. The pizza itself is not the best in madison, but it is fast, convenient, and has more selections than anywhere in town. The toppings are always thought out pretty well and all seem to mesh together without too much clash. The crust is a nice vehicle for the toppings, but it can get a bit dry and can lose some flavor. This is balanced out by the toppings, which can get a bit greasy. \n\nIt is hard to recommend a specific slice that you have to get besides the mac and cheese since the menu is always changing, but the taco pizza with Fritos is awesome and I am excited whenever they have it.\n\nIn summary, the pizza is very good and covers everything you want out of a pizza experience, the only drawbacks being the slices can be a bit dry or greasy. The slices come out hot and tasty, the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming, and experience is quintessentially Madisonian.
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