CHAR

Great pizza spot! Unique flavors with the pizzas we tried -- our favorites were the pepperoni and Fun Guy. The meatballs appetizer was also delicious! The only downside is that it has only one oven, so you'll be waiting a while for your pizza(s) to come, especially if it's packed.

My new favorite pizza in Philly! CHAR is serving up some incredible pies in a spot that has a neighborhood feel to it. We started off with the meatballs, which were soft and seasoned to the heavens. The ricotta leveled it up even more. We then got the vodka pie, which was just incredible. The crust is crispy yet doughy, and each bite is a flavor bomb. I can’t ask for anything more from a pizza. The concept of the restaurant is interesting, as you order at a kiosk and then sit at a table or bar. Everything is served in disposables - paper plates, containers, plastic forks, etc. If you’re a small group, highly recommend sitting at the bar to watch the pies being made. Viraj (owner) will also provide great conversation - he is so kind and interesting to talk to! He makes everyone feel right at home. There were a lot of large groups at the tables enjoying pies and their own drinks (BYOB). My only feedback would be that the place could have a bit more of an ambiance. Maybe some artwork, more dim lighting at night, etc. I will absolutely come back for more pizza!

This guy knows how to make a pizza! Vodka sauce was the most creamiest/vibrant flavor I’ve ever had 🤤 Hot honey pepperoni was the perfect match of heat and sweetness. Can’t wait to come back!

This place is so, so good. It took a while for our food to reach us, but that's because it was packed on a Friday night and the place is run by just a few super passionate guys. Everything was worth the wait. For an app we had their meatballs which were rich and tasty, with a bright hint of lemon zest in with the cheese. The vodka sauce and hot honey pepp pizzas were both amazing, down to the tender and flavorful crust. Then we tried their soft serve, blood orange and brown butter flavor. Actually the best soft serve I've had in my entire life. Great service too. Respectful and organized even on a packed night. They even keep lactase around for people who need it. These guys are pizza protagonists and I can't wait to see where they go from here!

A great location and really solid pizza. But it does fall short compared to the others. I got a margherita and a slice of tomato pie. The tomato pie was solid a nice little appetizer. The dough on the margherita was a little inconsistent parts of the pizza were very firm and others weren't. The sauce was bland. The cheese and char on the crust was excellent. Given the hype around the place it was kind of a let down. Maybe they had an off day. Will go back to try again.

Awesome new pizza place. The kale Caesar is a perfect starter, super fresh and flavorful with lots of parm and breadcrumbs. The pizza is pretty close to perfect. Crust is super light and fluffy but perfectly crispy. The vodka sauce pie was delicious with some added pepperoni and the special the Drunken shroom was a great white pie. Finished off the meal with some pistachio and cream soft serve topped with a little olive oil. Amazing meal, awesome service from the owner and staff. Can’t wait to go back.

I had such an amazing experience at Char last night! Perhaps my favorite pizza experience in the city to date. The Pumpkin Pie special was soooo interesting and balanced and sweetly seasonal. We thought we were choosing something “lame” when ordering the Vodka Sauce pie - it was anything but. The sauce was the star of the show and so so special with a perfect heat level. We knew they were just rolling out counter service and expected a wait, but we had no problem sitting down and enjoying our bottle of wine while we waited for our food. Staff was very apologetic and kind. I will definitely be back and be recommending to everyone! :) Editing to add: we couldn’t wait more than 2 hours to eat our leftovers, which reheated PERFECTLY on a hot pan with olive oil for a bit to crisp the bottom, adding a splash of water, and then a lid to steam the top for a little.

We ordered take out from Char on a Saturday night. The food was ready in less than 20 minutes and it all tasted incredible. We got the Ceasar salad, the vodka add Calabrian chiles, and the fun guy. The salad was maybe the best Ceasar I’ve had in Philly and the pizza was outstanding. Service was really friendly and efficient.

I've had a lot of pizza in my life, and Char easily has some of the best pizza I've ever had. The sauce is incredible, and the flavor is outstanding. The owner, Viraj, is also a great time to talk to talk to. The place is warm and welcoming, and BYOB! I highly recommend any pizza lover to try this out, you will definitely not regret it. Char, keep doing what you're doing!!

I came to this same location about a year ago when it was EEVA. I loved absolutely loved the pizza there so I had high expectations. CHAR did not disappoint. My friend and I came here spontaneously after watching a reel of it on Instagram. The wood-fired pizza and cheese pull sold us. We came here during a snow storm and I can tell you, we absolutely had no regrets. CHAR is just starting up so they are currently using paper plates/utensils and you grab your own water. I actually really liked the laid back/casual aspect of this place. It seemed like the owner was just having a bunch of friends over for dinner. He was working by the pizza oven and chatting with people sitting at the bar. We ordered the Fun guy pizza and ahhhh I think about this pizza on a daily basis. The flavors were well balanced and the ingredients are high-quality. I need to come back and try more of his pizzas!!! CHAR - keep it up!!! One of the best in the city.

Food Margarita pizza and Fun guy was both amazing! 10/10 Atmosphere: little cute shop with an open kitchen, where they fire the pizza, it is mostly self service Service: are we on the super nice, had no problems with the service although you get your own utensils, and there are no waiter service Tips: no need for reservations. Usually, takeout is also available. There is also Bar seating.

Great pizza! Love that it doesn't cross the thin line between charred and burnt. We had one of the specials and the Pepperoni - both were delicious but I LOVED the special. I hope they add it as a permanent item to their menu.

I feel like the only thing I need to tell you is to come here and eat your crust. I'm a serial crust non-eater and here I slammed a whole pie. It was earlier on a Friday that I showed up with my partner. It was his birthday weekend and I wanted to start off with something special and boy did I happen to choose correctly. We walked in and sat at the counter, and grabbed some water and napkins. We ordered our pies and began chitchatting with the person next to us and the folks behind the counter. What a lovely group of people, and let me tell ya the views from the counter are worth fighting over After some great chat and some funny jokes our pies came out and they were GORGEOUS. Perfectly browned, bubbly, cheesy, fatty, and they tasted as incredible as they looked. The flavors were so well balanced on the special drunken shroom, and the pepperoni is now my new favorite pepperoni. We were offered a slice of tomato pie and I did say I liked anchovies and ended up with some on top. We closed dinner with the pistachio and sweet cream swirl. All in all: come sit at the counter, order the special, make friends, feel special, even if the day isn't that special. This place and these folks will make you feel special.

I'll start by saying the only reason this didn't get five stars is that it took an inordinate amount of time to get the pizza. To the point where I thought we were forgotten as there weren't that many tables...super friendly service but the oven can only cook seemingly 1-2 pizzas at a time so it takes a WHILE (probably ~40 minutes order to table). But if you have the time, the pizzas are amazing. Started with the short rib special. This was pretty good. I didn't feel like the salsa verde added much. Crust ever so slightly burnt but in a way that I enjoyed. The true star, though, is the Fun Guy. The caramelized onions on this pie elevated it to another level I've never experienced and may be one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Would absolutely come back for this alone. The space is hip. BYOB and chill overall with tons of tables.

I had his pizza when he was just a tent and I love this guy and his pizza. He took over EEVA- which I miss dearly but it went to the right guy. Support the hell out of him, the vibes are unreal, and he'll always take care of you!

I suggest you get your pizza soon because I foresee this place will be extremely busy. Congrats to Viraj for getting his spot! I first had a taste of Char two years ago, unintentionally, when I went to the Attic Brewing Co. and saw Viraj slinging pizza. I thought it was cool and decided to give it a try. Pizza was bomb at that time, and I see it hasn't changed! Went to the new spot and got the New School and Corn Pie. That corn pie was my fav. The summer flavor vibe with a hint of Calabrian chili and caramelized onions was a great marriage. Don't sleep on the New Guy; burst of flavors (tomatoes, fresh herbs, and that panko) lord have mercy. Expect me to be back in a week or so to try all their menu.

New spot on Master St. serving amazing pizzas! Honestly I am so impressed. They are not "officially" open but you can do takeout. I recommend you call or order through toast (when it works), otherwise it's like 45 min wait. They are getting settled so be patient. I cannot wait to go back. My pizza was soooooo amazing. Check their IG for updates.

Honestly the pizza was some of the best pizza I had in Philly . And dessert was amazing

Awesome vibe and atmosphere. We ordered the meatballs (maybe some of the best I've had) and 2 pizzas. The vodka pie and the Fun guy (mushrooms, carmelized onions) - to die for!! Piping hot, fresh ingredients, crispy delicious crust - can't wait to return. We finished with the brown butter soft serve which was amazing!

I went to dine in and got the kale salad as well as the Fun Guy pizza. The kale itself was very fresh which I appreciate. The bread crumbs were good. But it would have been nice with maybe some thin sliced red onions or something added to it (other than heaps of cheese, which was not necessary in that amount). Dressing was good. The Fun Guy pizza was pretty good, no complaints other than maybe a tad too salty. My friend got the pepperoni with hot honey. I do think it was very meh but I say that being a vegetarian and having to remove the pepperoni so that opinion really doesn't count. I sharing it anyway I love that it's BYO! The bathroom was also pretty clean and I think it's nice that they stocked it with tampons. That all said - it was pretty unexpectedly pricey for the size of the pizza. But the quality is pretty good so...I suppose I can understand.

Back again. No notes. 10/10. Please go here and sit at the counter and bring wine and chat the night away with Viraj.

Got the vodka pepperoni this time and it was excellent. Really good soft serve as well !!!

Best new pizza spot in Fishtown/NoLibs area and maybe all over. I highly recommend stopping here. Great staff, owner makes the pies himself and very friendly, you can sit at the counter for service and watch the magic happen. They also have soft serve ice cream from 1900- ICE- CREAM.

Went early thinking it might be busy. Ordered two pies and it took an extremely long time to get them. The pizza was just OK. Not bad, but not the best I've had in Philly. I hope they can make some improvements. I still think worth checking out to see if it's your cup of tea. At the very least, it's nice that it's BYOB.

This place is brand spanking new, so make sure to get there before they blow up. You can tell this is going to become a huge hit because the pizza is seriously amazing and the owner/pizza maker has a real passion for what he does. After Reanimator closes for the day, these guys are whipping up fresh and delicious thin crust pies from just one stone pizza oven. There's a bit of a wait because of this but it's so worth it. It would be cool if they had some small bites or apps to tide you over until the pizza comes, but I'm sure that stuff will be added as the menu becomes more fully fleshed out. We went on a Friday night and got the pepperoni (with hot honey, yum!) and the vodka pie and loved it all. We'll be back to see Viraj again soon!

They told me to eat it quickly, but I walked this pizza 20 minutes home, and it was still one of the best pies I've ever had. The size is perfect for one person if you're hungry (or just really love pizza). We got the Margherita and Pepperoni, and both were fantastic. They were still in that soft-opening stage when we stopped in, so a few things were still being figured out, but I'm really happy to see something new in the old Eeva spot--which I loved--and Char is already holding its own. I'm excited to see how they refine things as they settle in.

I walked past Char to find out it was owned by a friend of my family, so I knew I had to try. After walking in, I was greeted warmly by Viraj, the owner, who is incredibly personable and is doing a great job at opening his first pizza joint. The food was incredible - it's up there on my top pizza of all time. I can't wait to come back and try more!

Char is the continuation of the Char Pop-ups from around Philadelphia from over the last few years. The food is terrific definitely don't sleep on the Fun Guy Pizza and the Vodka sauce on the Vokda Pie is not to be missed. Also, don't skip dessert with Cardamom infused Tiramisu or 1-900-Ice-Cream in either an Oreo, Matcha or a swirl. Is such a great way to end your meal. The Chef Viraj is a young chef full of ambition and is putting out some incredible food and trying to give you the same level of intimacy as he could give you in a pop-up or from his Brewery-Side Tent. Run don't walk.

I've been here twice now and the pizza is just phenomenal. I've now tried 4 pies: margarita, pepperoni, vodka sauce, and the new school tomato pie. The new school tomato pie in particular might be my new favorite pizza in the city. But the others are not far behind. And when you're done they have their own special soft serve flavors from 1-900? Talk about the ultimate cherry on top.

Super delicious pizza and the staff is so inviting. Love this spot! Can't wait to keep coming back for menu specials. 100000% recommend the vodka pizza.

Amazing pizza! The toppings are great with quality ingredients but what really makes this pizza shine is the crust; perfect texture and rich in flavor. I enjoyed the ambiance, it's a cool looking place. The staff were friendly and efficient. Only down side was I accidentally left my leftovers on the table

One of the best pies in the city! Neopolitan style charred crust, great options on toppings.

Five stars! We got the pistachio onion pizza. The crust is charred excellence, so good. Also got the kale Ceasar as an app which was refreshing with nice crispy breadcrumbs. It's a cool laidback vibe in there. Excited to return often!

I've tried char twice now and had both the pepperoni and vodka slice. Although we enjoyed both pies, I do believe there is room for improvement. The prices per pie is on the higher end for what you get. Will try again once the specialty pies come out. There are plenty of other options in the area for pizza however.

Amazing service and Pizza, the wood fired oven adds the atmosphere and the chef is friendly and accommodating.

Char provides an amazingly good and consistent product!! I have never been disappointed with the pizza I have received from them. Easily one of the top pizza spots in the city!! The only thing better than the pizza is the creator behind it. Viraj is a very caring person and is all about his customers. When he's not making pizza in the restaurant, he is often asking his customers about themselves. In the world we live in today, it's nice to have a place like char and a person like Viraj.

the breakfast pizza slapped (although i think it was a special). i'll definitely be returning to try other items on the menu!

Viraj is a one of a kind guy with a passion for pizza. He is only 21 years old and has dove fully in and gone for it and opened his first brick and mortar. It was cool seeing the progression of his pizza from pop-up to now a place of his own. Go get this pizza if your looking for a extremely high quality pie. Ingredients are fresh and his varieties are on point. I would recommend the pepperoni as I am a hot honey sucker. I could eat 5 of these pies in one sitting. Go check him out and support this new small business!

Been here three times already. I'm a bit of a pizza snob and this place is legit 1000%! Get here before the buzz is too much and the wait is too long. If you love authentic artisan pizza then run don't walk here. Thanks to Viraj and his staff for indulging me in great conversation about pizza and for serving the best pizza in Philly hands down. Much love and success to CHAR. We'll be back soon

Really nice space to sit down and have dinner. Tried a bunch of pizzas and the kale Caesar salad everything was really good. Brand new place with a talented young crew. Can't wait to come back and share the experience with my friends. Highly recommend - great work Char!

Went in during counter service and it provided a good opportunity for direct conversation with the owner. We had the Pistachio/Red Onion pie as well as the New School Tomato Pie and both were intentionally constructed in terms of layering and ratio. The oil balancing with the crust specifically is a winning combination. 1-900-ICE-CREAM never hurts as a finishing touch, either. Excited to see how the place evolves as service expands.

Place crushes. Viraj is a good dude as is the entire staff! Really like Dillon and Jake as well!

This is a man who knows his pizza. Every pie is ingenius, the vodka and corn were our favorite. Everything tastes deliciously homemade, and the char on the pizza lives up to its namesake. The ambiance was lovely, the space is such a vibe. Wonderful neighborhood spot that we will keep coming back to!

Best made to order pizza in the city. Fresh dough, fresh everything. Great spacious vibe on the inside.

Best pizza I've ever had. First time in Philly and made my entire trip! The owner, Viraj, was such a sweetheart and so understanding of my allergies. The restaurant is just getting started so wait time was slightly longer than usual but so worth it.