We met up with some friends of ours and their kids the other night at Thr3e Wise Men (I still have a really hard time typing that name). I have only eaten in the place once before, and it was outside and quite awhile ago, so I figured a revisit was in order (we have ordered carry out several times before).
The place was very busy and I didn’t think we would get seated right away until we saw there is a small back room as well—it feels a little removed from the restaurant, but was probably for the best given that my son and his best friend were there together. I like how kid friendly they are at Thr3e Wisemen as well—they give them crayons as well as a little dough ball to play with, which seemed to make them all happy. There is also fresh popcorn delivered right away which the kids love as well. The adults were happy because we had a long table and could sit down at the other end and have some adult conversation.
We started with some loaded potato chips ($6.50) which are housemade potato chips that are seasoned and topped with Maytag blue cheese cream sauce and bacon. I was not a huge fan of these. I don’t know if it was the seasoning on the chips, or the blue cheese sauce, but something was making the roof of my mouth burn—it just wasn’t enjoyable to me. I also appreciate the housemade chips, but these were a little too thick for me—I prefer a thinner potato chip. Although you certainly didn’t have to worry about them breaking under the weight of the toppings. The kids got breadsticks and were happy.
We ordered a pizza for the kids and the Moms split a special pizza—it was a veggie pizza with white sauce, and a bunch of veggie toppings-tomatoes, spinach, onions, green peppers and mushrooms (I actually asked for ½ of it to be without green peppers, but they only gave me about 2 pieces without them). The pizza was good though. The crust was nice and crispy and there were a decent amount of veggies. I enjoyed the variation from the regular red sauce (although I do like their red sauce). The white sauce had a decent amount of garlic flavor. I like their cheese blend as well—it isn’t rubbery they way pizza cheese can often be.
The menfolk had a pepperoni and mushroom pizza ($12) and seemed to enjoy it as well. I was happy to see they were really on their game with getting the crust right. Occasionally the kitchen seems to have problems with consistency based on our carry out experiences—it seems like sometimes they don’t stretch it enough or something and it is too dense and the pizza is much smaller than normal.
We also shared an elephant ear ($4.50) which I really enjoyed. They take their pizza dough, deep fry it, and coat it with cinnamon and sugar. Simple, and really tasty—and I enjoy the slightly sour taste of the dough that comes from the crust (and I am guessing the beer that goes into it). Everyone at the table, adults and kids alike, agreed on this one.
The atmosphere is totally casual and just noisy enough that it isn’t annoying, but that slightly drowns out your own loud son’s voice so he isn’t annoying others. I liked our server, especially since she carded all of us, which I always appreciate. All in all, it’s a good option for pizza and kids, although I am still looking for my ideal pizza in this town.
Thr3e Wise Men
1021 Broad Ripple Avenue
Indy 46220
317/255-5151
www.thr3ewisemen.com
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