Jioio's takes "pizza pie" seriously with pie crust

• It joins the pantheon of peculiar Pittsburgh pizzas, like the American cheese- and deli salami-adorned slices from Altoona or the cold-cheese-topped pies popular in the Ohio Valley.

The vibe: Jioio's, just outside of Greensburg, was so packed with loyal fans on a recent Sunday evening, I ordered takeout to skip the wait.

• The family chain has two other locations in the area: one in Ligonier and the original in Latrobe.

What to order: The original pizza, with its signature sweet sauce and thick layer of charred-to-perfection cheese.

• Add pepperoni if you wish.

Where: Jioio's Restaurant, 939 Carbon Road in Hempfield.

Cost: $8.75 for a four-slice pizza, $12.95 for an eight-slice pizza, $16.95 for a 12-slice pizza.

Six-word review: Rich, buttery, sweet, chewy and polarizing.