Evaluating Manco & Manco Pizza and Chickie’s At Residents Financial institution Park

The Diamondbacks vs. Phillies collection capped off among the finest weekends of promotions the Philadelphia Phillies have had shortly. The Phillies handed out Bryce Harper bobbleheads to all followers on Friday night time. Saturday afternoon featured a postgame live performance on the sphere after the sport and Sunday, all males 15 and older acquired a Father’s Day bucket hat. The Phillies have lots extra promotions and even added one other Greenback Canine Evening.

The Phillies do a fantastic job with their promotions and in addition present followers with nice meals choices on the ballpark to make for a enjoyable expertise with household and pals.

Residents Financial institution Park has had its staples over time with sure distributors, however there was numerous hype over new addition Manco & Manco Pizza situated in Ashburn Alley.

Manco & Manco Pizza is most well-known for his or her three places in Ocean Metropolis, New Jersey and one in Somers Level.

We heard it’s turn into one of the crucial fashionable distributors at Residents Financial institution Park. So we needed to see for ourselves.

Manco & Manco Pizza at Residents Financial institution Park

I went on Saturday, June 11 and the Phillies had been within the midst of a nine-game profitable streak. The vibes at Residents Financial institution Park couldn’t be greater for a late-Saturday afternoon.

The road was lengthy at first-pitch and I assumed I may need to attend round 15 to twenty minutes earlier than I bought the pizza. However speaking to folks earlier than I bought in line, they stated it moved shortly…they usually had been proper. Staff moved shortly and effectively, making the wait faster than anticipated.

I solely waited 9 minutes and 18 seconds till I had the pizza in my hand and paid $13,99 for my cheese pizza.

Manco & Manco Pizza vs. Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabfries

One of many staples at CBP and all around the Delaware Valley is Chickie’s & Pete’s which can also be situated in Ashburn Alley. Consider Manco & Manco Pizza as a rookie and Chickie’s & Pete’s because the 10-year veteran.

Proper after I completed my pizza, I went over to Chickie’s & Pete’s within the second inning to check the traces. For my part, the veteran continues to be an All-Star.

I waited 14 minutes and 53 seconds within the Chickie’s & Pete’s line earlier than I reached the register.

All through the whole recreation, Chickie’s & Pete’s line was constantly longer than Manco & Manco Pizza.

Manco & Manco pizza overview

After I bought my pizza, I took it proper over to the bullpen in Ashburn Alley. Earlier than I dug in, I requested some followers what their ideas had been on the pizza.

Mark Edmunson from Philadelphia is a frequent shore goer and fairly keen on Manco & Manco pizza.

“In Ocean Metropolis, it’s like an establishment down there. I bear in mind when it was Mac & Mancos and now it’s Manco & Manco however it’s nonetheless the identical high quality. I’d 1000% advocate it to anyone.”

Edmunson stated now that Manco & Manco Pizza is on the ballpark, it’s one in all his favourite concessions.

Kelly from Studying shared numerous the identical sentiments as Mark. She holidays in Ocean Metropolis ceaselessly in the course of the summer time.

“It’s 95% the identical high quality of pizza. The pizza right here on the ballpark is definitely a bit of thinner.”

Then I spoke with Charlie and Ian Goodwillie from Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Neither Charlie or Ian had Manco & Manco Pizza earlier than and supplied a modest overview.

“The pizza wasn’t nearly as good because it appeared. The crust was skinny, however not a ton of taste.”

I must agree with Charlie and Ian. Regardless that I by no means had Manco & Manco Pizza earlier than Saturday, the standard was not nice. I’ve had higher.

If the Phillies had been going for the boardwalk really feel, as a result of Ashburn Alley does resemble a boardwalk with folks coming and going, then Manco & Manco Pizza handed that normal.

If the Phillies had been going for high quality pizza, in my view, there are much better choices on the market. I’m a born and raised Philly man who is aware of a bit of one thing about pizza. I’ve been to Angelos Pizzeria in South Philly and it’s well worth the hype. I may rattle off a number of locations in Northeast Philly, the place I’m from, that I’d want over Manco & Manco Pizza.

For my part, Chickie’s & Pete’s even has greater high quality pizza. Having stated that, my ranking for Manco & Manco Pizza: 6.5.

Concessions costs at Residents Financial institution Park

Costs in all places, together with the ballpark, are rising, however with Manco & Manco pizza, you really may not be getting fully ripped off. The pizza is served in a field, private fashion, and might be the equal to 3 common measurement slices. Cheese pizza prices $13.99 and pepperoni and sausage pizza prices $15.49. On the shore, a complete cheese pizza prices $24.15.

From everybody I spoke to on the ballpark, the worth was affordable.

Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabfries however? I feel it’s protected to say you’re getting ripped off on the ballpark. A bucket of (not that many) fries with cheese prices $12.99. Crabfries are significantly cheaper in all 16 places on Chickie’s & Pete’s web site. The situation on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philly sells a beneficiant basket of Crabfries with two sides of cheese for $6.49.

Costs of another fashionable

• Scorching canine: $4.63
• Common Soda: $4.63 / Memento Soda: $8.99
• Fries: $7
• Tony Luke’s Cheesesteak: $12.99
• Common Beer: $9.99

Philadelphia Phillies present playoff odds

Along with the meals, the Phillies are taking part in unimaginable baseball within the month of June. They’re a league-best 10-1 since firing supervisor Joe Girardi on June 3.

Profitable the division seems to be a longshot because the Phillies are 8.5 video games behind the Mets. Nevertheless, profitable a Wild Card spot is in attain. They path the Braves by 3.5 video games.

Phillies odds to make the playoffs motion

(Odds by way of DraftKings)

• Opening Day: Sure (+125) / No (-150)
• June 3: Sure (+235) / No (-295)
• At the moment: Sure (+145) / No (-180)

Philadelphia Phillies NL East odds

Lead picture by Corey Sharp