There are lots of gas stations that sell pizza. There are NOT lots of gas stations that sell pizza as good as the pies at Mercury Pizza Co. Proof that culinary gems can be found in the most unconventional locations, the gas station pizzeria serves up real brick oven pizza, which has been voted some of the state’s best.
Talk about hiding in plain sight! Mercury Pizza Co. is located right off Highway 98 in Hattiesburg, but because it shares a building with a gas station, it’s pretty inconspicuous.
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Its unassuming locale hasn’t kept it from garnering attention, though.
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In 2017 and 2018, its pizza was named the best in the Pine Belt by Signature Magazine.
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Living up to its reputation, Mercury Pizza Co. whips up delicious pies, using quality ingredients and a traditional Italian brick fire oven – just like they did in Naples in the 16th century.
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The oven produces a crust that’s perfectly crisp – and it does so quickly! The pies take just 90 seconds to cook.
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But the cooking method isn’t the only authentic thing about the pizza. There’s also the dough, which is made in-house daily, using specialty flour imported from Italy.
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Simple sauces and fresh toppings perfectly complete the pies.
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And though the menu is primarily made up of pizza, don’t assume it’s lacking in variety.
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The menu features a mix of pizzas inspired by both pizza classics as well as Southern cuisine – and if you don’t see a pie you like, you can create your own.
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Salads, paninis, and desserts round out the menu, and practically guarantee there’s something for everyone.
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Ready to sink your teeth into these brick oven pies? For more information, call Mercury Pizza Co. at (601) 336-8302. You can also visit the Mercury Pizza Co. website. And remember to check out the Mercury Pizza Co. Facebook, where you’ll find info on menu items, hours, specials, and more.
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So, did you know about this pizzeria in Mississippi? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think of the pies? Know of another pizza place with great pies? Tell us!
This isn’t the only culinary gem hiding in a Mississippi gas station. Click here to read about a gas station-based bakery that’s too sweet to pass up.
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Address: Mercury Pizza Co, 6481 US-98, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, USA
