At the start of the semester, D.P. Dough opened an Uptown Cleveland location, promising Case Western Reserve University students another late-night food option. After years of construction and a few eviction notices, D.P. Dough finally opened its doors, bringing with it calzones to rival its pizza-making neighbor, Rascal House.

Much to our chagrin, this franchise closest to CWRU’s campus erroneously calls itself the “Cleveland State University” location. That aside, the menu is quite similar to most D.P. Dough locations. It boasts 30 signature calzones and one “Construction Zone,” where customers can customize their calzone using the restaurant’s curated list of ingredients. The menu also includes D.P. Tots, D.P. Dunkers, D.P. Wings and several Stix, from savory Pesto Stix to sweeter Dough Bites. Together, the menu includes all sorts of unhealthy, cheese-filled food that one would crave on a late night. And it makes sense considering this spot is open everyday from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.

To put D.P. Dough to the ultimate test, six members of The Observer’s Editorial Board tried nine “Zones,” making sure to hit each of the major proteins—ground beef, chicken and sausage. We also tried one of their famous—or infamous—tater tot-filled calzones.

First up was the Buffer Zone, which consisted of breaded chicken, mozzarella, hot sauce and blue cheese. From the tangy blue cheese to the soft white meat chicken, this calzone soared to the top of most of our rankings. With a clear buffalo flavor, the only downfall—something present in every calzone—was the lackluster bread. It’s a rubbery, thin shell that hardly resembles a good pizza crust. (Rating: 3/5)

Second on our list was the Pesto Zone, an amalgamation of pesto, mozzarella and tomatoes, perfect for those looking for a vegetarian option. Many of our reviewers noted that this calzone was similar to the pesto sandwich at Panera Bread, but perhaps with a bit more cheese. Others deemed the calzone hardly reminiscent of a good pesto sandwich, with cheese masking any flavor the pesto could have provided. Overall, it’s definitely not the worst or best of the ones we tried. (Rating: 1.5/5)

We saw the words “Mac Daddy Zone” on the menu and knew we had to test this mac and cheese calzone creation. As a note, we tweaked the order a bit, removing bacon to make this our second vegetarian bite. Regardless, this calzone did not disappoint on the mac and cheese front. While the macaroni felt a little cheap, it was packed full of Kraft-like sauce, giving the filling a nostalgic feel. In hindsight, bacon bits would have helped balance out the cheese flavor, but that is a trial for another time. (Rating: 2.8/5)

The Cheeseburg Zone was easily the biggest disappointment of the night. Filled with ground beef, cheese, bacon and mozzarella, this calzone was the least like its title. The meat was dry and the bacon was sparse, leaving a bad taste in our mouths. Even with the side of marinara sauce, this calzone lacked flavor compared to the others. Only one of our taste testers was willing to go in for another slice. (Rating: 1.1/5)

Next up, we tried the Italian Zone. While we understood the idea of emanating a meaty Italian sub in calzone form, its salty and overwhelmingly cheesy nature made the side of sweet marinara a must. In fact, it was so salty that one of our reviewers noted that the contrast between the salty meat and rubbery dough provided an unbearable mouthfeel. All things considered, though, this calzone did deliver in terms of its title: lots of meat and cheese. (Rating: 2.6/5)

Keeping with the theme of Italian inspired dishes, next on our list was the Chicken ParmaZone. The reviews from this calzone were non-committal at best and apathetic at worst. Beyond grumblings that this calzone needed more parmesan flavor, our main complaint was the low-quality meat. (Rating: 3.1/5)

Next up was the Falling Rock Zone, one of the tater tot-containing items. As one might expect, the addition of potato inside an already carbohydrate-rich crust did not make for a balanced meal. While the tater tots were crispy and supplemented with a nice cheese blend, the calzone itself was quite flavorless, and our ratings reflected this sentiment. (Rating: 1.7/5)

Second to last on our list was the Danger Zone, a cheeseburger-based Mexican creation. Filled with taco seasoning, meat, cheese and onions, this calzone was packed full of flavor. And though the flavor was a bit one-note, it did save the dryness of the meat and the unmelted cheddar sprinkled on top. Unlike the other calzones on the menu, this one came with a side of sour cream to fit the Mexican theme. However, the combination did not sit quite right, so perhaps stick with the side of marina when you can. (Rating: 2.4/5)

Last but definitely not least was the BBQ Chicken Zone. Filled with cheese, chicken and copious amounts of barbeque sauce, this calzone rivaled the Buffer Zone in our ratings. Many of the reviewers enjoyed its strong BBQ flavor coupled with the perfect amount of meat and cheese. It was almost good enough for us to overlook the still flabby crust. (Rating: 4.4/5)

As a whole, D.P. Dough is not half bad. Amidst some lackluster options, there were calzones worth going back for and ones we genuinely liked. So, if you are looking for a late-night treat, and another slice of Rascal House pizza is not meeting your needs, consider giving D.P. Dough a try. After all, when life hands you dough, why not fold it into a pocket of cheesy joy?