5 /5 AvgJoe: Rolling into downtown Edwardsville on a quiet Monday during Christmas break felt a bit like showing up to a party after everyone already went home. But fear not — because Dewey’s Pizza was the one house on the block still blasting good vibes and serving cold beer.
We walked in expecting “Monday energy,” but instead were greeted like long‑lost friends who finally decided to stop ghosting them. No wait, no fuss, just instant seating and a staff so genuinely cheerful I briefly wondered if they were running on Yuengling instead of coffee.
Speaking of Yuengling — we ordered a round, and let me tell you, it hit harder than a plot twist in a soap opera. Perfectly cold, perfectly refreshing, perfectly yes please, another.
Then came the star of the evening: the Dr. Dre pizza. And no, it didn’t drop a beat — it dropped a masterpiece. Fresh ingredients, perfectly balanced flavors, and a crust that honestly deserves its own fan club. Light and fluffy, but with just enough crunch to remind you it’s not messing around. This crust had personality. This crust had swagger. This crust said, “I’m a serious pizza, respect me.”
One of the most interesting parts? Their tag‑team service style. Every time we looked up, a new friendly face appeared — like Pokémon, but instead of battling, they brought beer and checked on our happiness levels. I don’t think we saw the same server twice, but every single one of them was on point.
Great pizza. Great beer. Great atmosphere. And a staff so good they could probably run a small country.
Dewey’s, you were the unexpected jackpot of our Monday night.
#GOSIUE
