Tavern Crust has taken over the pizza world, and for good reason. This blog will examine why customers and restaurants love thin or tavern crusts.
Why People Love It
In a recent study of 1,000 Americans, Pizza Hut found that 28% of participants said thin crust is their favorite type of pizza. Here are some of the reasons people lean into thin or tavern crust rather than gourmet.
TEXTURE
People like the texture of thin crusts. Thin crust or tavern crusts give pizzas a great crunch and crack to pizza. Tavern crusts give a nice contrast between the toppings in each bite. The sturdy nature of tavern crusts also allows for various toppings without them all falling off.
TASTE
Because the tavern crust is naturally thinner and crispy, it often adds a smoky flavor to the pizza people love. This adds to the flavor of the overall pizza rather than the flavor of the crust overpowering the rest of the ingredients.
VARIETY
Because of the sturdiness of a tavern crust, a lot of variety can be added. This can include different ingredients and different ways to cut the pizza. One popular way to cut a thin-crust pizza is in squares rather than the traditional triangles. People have been found to love this because it allows people who may not be fans of plain crust to have pieces without the outer crust.
LIGHTNESS
People also prefer thin and tavern crusts because they often feel like the pizzas are lighter and less filling. They can enjoy pizza with more filling toppings without feeling stuffed. This makes tavern crust pizzas a great option for people who just want a quick bite to eat.
Why Restaurants Love it
VERSATILITY
Thin tavern crusts offer restaurants lots of versatility with size and slice variety to make it unique to their establishment. This versatility allows restaurants to offer their pizza in several different dining options, from casual, snaking, or more of a full meal experience. On top of different dining experiences, restaurants can experiment with many different flavor combinations because of the tavern crusts’ ability to support the pizza toppings.
RECIPES
One popular flavor or recipe that has been popping up all over the U.S. is spicy honey. We’ve seen that this flavor combination is really complimented by a great tavern crust. This is the case with many flavor combinations because tavern crusts naturally complement many topping flavors by allowing them to act independently rather than battle the crust.
STYLES
Throughout the history of pizza in the United States, we’ve seen different styles pop up all over the country. Many of these crusts include thin crusts or tavern crusts. Restaurants can utilize tavern crusts to adapt and modify some of the country’s most popular pizza styles as their own.
Our Tavern-Style Crusts and Parbaked Crusts
ORIGINAL CRACKER CRUST
Yeast-leavened and batch-proofed, our unique process creates a thin and crispy parbaked crust that allows for easy
handling and immediate service. Our number one seller for a reason, give your customers a crust worth coming back for.
OILED CRACKER CRUSTS
We’ve taken our most popular crust and made it even better. A light spray of oil on the bottom of our cracker crust
creates the perfect crispy crust that stands up straight no matter how many toppings you add! This crust is also great
for frozen pizzas or take & bake.
CHICAGO TAVERN CRUST
Influenced by the traditional tavern-style pizzas of Chicago, Illinois, this easy-to-use crust bakes up crispy and has that
buttery, biscuit-like taste we all crave.
FLATBREAD CRUSTS
Thin and crispy flatbreads are the perfect addition to any menu. Pick one of our infused flavors to give a unique
twist to anything you top them with. Utilize ingredients you already have in your kitchen for a simple and delicious
appetizer or daily special.
Work with Baker’s Quality
Quality has been baked into our name for over 40 years. We offer expertise in crafting premium pizza crusts and dough with business solutions for restaurants.
