Uncle Oogie's is a special place tucked into a well-worn section of South Philly. They serve all kinds of convenience foods and I was tempted to try some of the sandwiches, but the primary purpose of my visit (lunchtime) was to sample the pie. Among their specialties, square pie available by the slice, was the breakfast pizza (smooth scrambled egg, American cheese) which had also peppers and onions, and the "Old Italian" which they bill as the world's best pizza.
Well, I appreciate the friendly service, modest prices, and the thin crust approach. Nothing wrong with a square slice, either. The breakfast pie was just right, a terrific combination of egg, cheese, and bread. Is it pizza? Why quibble? The Old Italian had a wonderful flavor, with a sauce sweet but not cloying, and rich basil/oregano seasoning. The crust was good, but not superb.
Oogie is doing something that few others are. I rate them 7 out of 10, which so far puts them ahead of any pie in West Chester. If they could firm up that crust a bit, they could be an 8 or a 9. Give old Oogie a shot next time you're headed in or out of the Philly stadium area.
