Shakespeare's Pizza: Heaven on Earth

 

It’s noon and you are finally out of class, and what better way to take the edge off a chaotic day of lectures than with a delicious meal? During the long journey to the dining hall, the anticipation of a hot meal washed down with an ice cold lemonade takes over, and pushes you to move faster and beat the rush. Finally, you enter the dining hall, only to be greeted by a never ending line. In this scenario, patience is a virtue; you have to wait to receive the entering swipe, and wait for your food and drink. Then, you finally take a seat and find that the food is not what you expected. The burger is cold and the mysterious green stuff, that you believed was spinach, is in fact less than appetizing. You sit there and think to yourself: Man, I should have gone to Shakespeare’s!

Here is where you went wrong; instead of heading back towards a dorm, you should have turned and journeyed to downtown Columbia, specifically 9^th street. Along your way you will find the Journalism School, and establishments such as Chipotle and Starbucks. However, none of that matters; you are on a mission for delicious pizza. Then alas, you arrive at Shakespeare’s, its like a gift from the Gods. Then you hear a familiar tune in the background, is it?...why yes it is “Ode To Joy”, perfectly suitable for this exact moment. The alluring scent of gooey cheese and dough drag you through the door; and compel you to order a large pizza with Canadian Bacon and Pineapple; delicious! Then, the cashier hands you a plastic cup with the Shakespeare’s logo; and the best part is, its free! For us poor college kids, anything free is music to our ears. Up until this moment in time, you have been drinking straight out of the two-liter bottle, so a free cup may feel comparable to Christmas.

When you look around for an empty table, be sure to look around the place and notice all of the Mizzou paraphernalia and some old school logos and signs. This is all a part of the Shakespeare’s experience. Not only is the food good, but it’s a cool, college environment. Shakespeare’s is a great, laid back college hangout, and it definitely contributes to Columbia’s unique small-town charm.

Suddenly, you hear your name being called over the intercom, alerting you that your pizza is ready. Finally, it is time to dig in to your first slice of heaven! As you take a bite into the melting cheese; sauce dripping down your face, you experience a form a nirvana that is: Shakespeare’s Pizza.