Whizzerville Hall

Those who know me well understand that I am passionate about sharing a good meal with family and friends. Whether its crafted with my own hands or I’m a guest at a favorite restaurant, good food is key to a gathering.  Whizzerville Hall is one of those places I trust that never disappoints.  

As I write this review, it is worth mentioning that we are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected almost every aspect of our lives.  Schools, jobs, and businesses have closed.  Regulations have limited restaurants to carryout, which as of mid-April, Whizzerville Hall continues to offer.  So as the world adjusts to the grim reports of illness, I choose to dwell on the pleasant and the familiar.  I seek to return to a sense of normalcy, if only for a little while.  

That being the case, I reminisce of a date and time not so long ago, when I introduced and shared this local eatery with close, life-long friends and my family.  My family and I eat there often. But for my friends, it was their first experience.  I recall, as we entered the restaurant, the nostalgia of distressed hardwood floors, exposed brick walls and the early 1900’s construction paired perfectly with the aroma of comfort food and the warmth of friendly faces.  This gem located within McMahan, Texas was once a post office, later a saloon, and is now a pizza joint.  It had an abundance of small-town ambiance but it was the food that made a lasting impression. After placing our drink and family-style pizza order, we started with appetizers consisting of wings and cheese sticks that were prepared perfectly with a crisp exterior and a savory melted interior.  They were brought to our table within the perfect time frame, before our entrees arrived.  Our main course consisted of several specialty pizzas and was large enough to encourage sampling by all.  The Longhorn included traditional marinara sauce plus all the meats: Canadian bacon, beef, pepperoni, sausage and mozzarella cheese. The Chick-A-dee included a ranch and wing sauce topped with spicy chicken, bacon, onions and mozzarella cheese. The La Fiesta included spicy salsa ranch topped with beef, onions, jalapenos, tortilla chips, fresh lettuce, tomato, cheddar & mozzarella cheese.  And to finish things off, we had a Cheese pizza with a gluten-free crust for my daughter. Our friends raved about this place and look forward to returning when they are in town.

I ultimately judge a place based on two metrics; Would I go back? And how much is it worth?   I've been to Whizzerville more than once within the same week and typically eat there at least once a month.  As for the cost, its prices are right where I believe they should be.  I must say that I look forward to the end of our social distancing because this is a place I can’t wait to get back to.