We hope to burn the roof of our mouths on these places today.

ABELLA PIZZERIA
Serving pizza pies, calzones, pasta, bagels and breakfast, this joint is a favorite of students at the art high school and University of Washington Tacoma. 1946 Pacific Ave., 253.779.0769.

OLD SCHOOL PIZZERIA
Old School Pizzeria is where you'd take Grandma - if she were a punk rocker.  Old School is Olympia in a nutshell: loud music, eclectic décor, bitchy staff - but in a good way.  The pizza is New York thin and delivers the crust just right so you can fold the thing in half and slide it into your mouth. 108 Franklin St., Olympia, 360.786.9640.

PIZZA CASA
Pizza Casa is a Lakewood icon that transcends all peoples. The menu is full of favorites such as ravioli, chicken, and manicotti.  Still, most people order the pizza, and for good reason. 12924 Pacific Highway S.W., Lakewood, 253.588.8135.

PUGET SOUND PIZZA
This joint is like everyone's memory of their favorite college pizza hangout.  Puget Sound Pizza has that college, no-frills feel with plenty of art event posters on the walls, large tables, big windows, not to mention cool retro barstools and those '70s red, orange and yellow chain lamps we sat under while watching the "Partridge Family" on prime time. It's the place to find a quick and large breakfast at a reasonable price 7-10:30 a.m. seven days a week, plus pizza that rocks your world (amazing red sauce).  317 South Seventh, Tacoma, 253.383.4777.

VIC'S PIZZERIA
Aggressively hip joint favored by college students and those who like loud music - and that's a good thing. Vic's serves delicious hand-tossed, New York style, thin crust and slightly greasy pizza - whole or by the slice. Toppings include pine nuts, tofu, capers, cashews among traditional items. White and whole wheat crust options (chose whole wheat). Vic's is also vegan friendly with yellow and white sauces made with yeast, tahini, soy milk, soy butter and a vegan calzone option. 233 Division St. N.W., Olympia, 360.943.8044.