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Every coming-of-age sitcom has an episode about “fitting in.” The main character does everything possible to be a carbon copy of the other popular kids at school, something goes wrong, and they ultimately learn the hard way that it’s better to just be yourself. Then some inspirational music swells and they hug Bob Saget.
Same with pizza places in Seattle. It seems like a lot of restaurants are trying to do whatever they think people in Brooklyn are currently doing, with mixed results. Not Supreme, a West Seattle spot from the people behind Ma’ono Fried Chicken and New Luck Toy. This bar and pizzeria is doing its own thing, just like Stephanie Tanner, and it’s working out really well.
Sure, it’s definitely inspired at least a little bit by New York spots. The pies have a thin crust that’s charred, dry, and crispy on the bottom, but still chewy. There are excellent garlic knots with a sticky black pepper alfredo sauce for dipping, and a great caesar salad. But they’re not afraid to be themselves when it comes to specialty pies, like one with ricotta, ham, and ghost chili/Carolina Reaper powder. In case you didn’t know, the Carolina Reaper is the hottest chili pepper in the world - something to keep in mind when you order. There’s also The Ono, a pizza with fried chicken, scallions, kimchi, and American cheese, which turns out to be the best pizza in the building. It’s a prime example of why we like Supreme - they’re not afraid to do something different.
Even if you’re not looking for a full meal, this is a fun place to come with friends for a few cocktails and some knots on the side. That said, we’d advise you to stay away from the single slices - the pies here overall are just better. It’s dark inside, so know that this isn’t your new Settlers of Catan spot, although there are arcade games in the back room if you get bored. And while all of the drinks are worth your time, you should really be focusing on the spiked slushies, like the boozy creamsicle or frozen root beer float. Especially if you decide to go for that Carolina Reaper powder pie.
So while the other kids are at the popular pizza spots trying to be exactly like everyone else, come to Supreme, drink a frozen cocktail, and be the weird-but-awesome American cheese pie you wish to see in the world.