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When it comes to kid-friendly food, it's hard to go wrong with pizza. In fact, when we used to live on Penn Avenue near Spak Brothers, this particular pizza was the only thing my toddler would reliably eat. No matter how you slice it, pizza is hardly health food, but the Spaks do have a commitment to using natural and local ingredients when possible. The pizza itself tastes great, with tangy sauce and a chewy crust. There are also plenty of other menu options, from hoagies to salads.

Spak Brothers has a friendly atmosphere, with pinball, graffiti murals, punk music, and local art. It's a great place to take kids or guests for a quick and casual meal, and especially appropriate for groups with vegetarian tendencies, as vegetarian meat alternatives and vegan soy cheese can be substituted for most items.

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Located at 5107 Penn Avenue. Open until 10 or 11 most nights, closed Sundays. Generous slice of pizza for $2, most items $5 to 10. Limited seating is available, but it's really more of a takeout place. Menu and more information at Spak Brothers Pizza and More.