Malek's Pizza Palace in Springfield

“Meh”If you want quality, try Delia’s (off backlick) or Bozzellis (also off backlick/alban)

Mine and my husbands favorite pizza place! We love this place. It’s not processed like other pizza places. It’s family owned, delicious, and doesn’t feel super heavy. Plus it’s affordable.

After moving to Springfield I was looking to find a small locally owned pizza restaurant and was lucky to find Malek's Pizza Palace. I think I have now been there 5-6 times and always been pleasantly surprised. FIrst off, it is a real Springfield Institution, but that hasn't made them arrogant in any way. I felt treated well from the very first time I went there. The pizza is NY Style Pizza, but with more cheese. If you want a more authentic NY Pizza just ask them to make it with less and they are happy to oblige. On the other hand, if you love cheese you will love their pizza just the way it is. And get a table facing the kitchen and you can see them toss the pizza dough in the air! The lunch special is a very good deal and the sandwiches are good, as was the salad. This time I got some canoli and whooo boooy that is the BEST Canoli I have ever had. Hat's off to Maleks. Never thought I would have better Canoli than Corbo's Bakery in Cleveland's Little Italy, but now I have. I wish there was just a bit more Greek to the place. I would love to have one of the several Greek Casserole dishes I have had before elsewhere. And, IIRC they don't have Gyro's at Malek's. I look forward to trying their burgers and various other things going forward, though it is hard not to just get the excellent pizza. During this crisis they are happy to bring your food to the car and will either bring it to the passenger side, or if you prefer they will just set it on the roof for you. I am concerned that little businesses l...