Bella Faccia

Located on NE Alberta and NE 30th

This wonderful gem is perhaps one of my favorite stop ins. For one, you can bring kids without hatred being spewed from the eyes of hippsters.

While located on Alberta near other fine restaurants and destinations, Bella Faccia is a pleasant place to stop, enjoy a slice, pie, pint (or growler), and watch the world go by. There are no kid areas, TVs, or amenities to distract you from the purpose of this place (eat pizza, drink beer and talk to your friends.)

There is limited seating on the sidewalk and a perfect outdoor dining area in the back complete with lighting and a trellis.

The pizza is take out, dine in, or by the slice. The happy hour is perfectly priced, good selection of local beers, slices, salads, and gelato.

Drawbacks? Not sure if I can think of one. Takeout is easy and quick (20 minutes from ordering time at peak hours), if you order a pint and slice the guy at the counter asks you if you want to leave your tab open in case you want more (beats having to wait at the counter again)

As long as you understand this is not a romantic date destination but rather a place to stop in as you wander Alberta Street.