Galactic Pizza

Okay, so this place has been on my radar. We started off with garlic bites & a 6 count of garlic parm wings. Then we got two medium pizzas. You have to pay before you order, so we did all of that came up to 70 bucks. The food is not bad but it doesn't equate to the price. Good music. You dont really have a server here, and you have to kinda be your own server.

Ordered food for pick up. The pesto artichoke pizza is probably my new favorite pizza. Pretzels and mozzarella sticks are delicious. Food was ready in a timely manner, and staff was super kind. 10/10

We had a pretty great pizza here, and the staff was quite friendly. We are always on the lookout for space-theme venues, and this one really knocked it out of the park with theme and atmosphere.

I asked that my veggie pizza be made like it was being made by people who actually love veggies, because I've received veggie pizzas that seem like they're made by people who DON'T like veggies. I'm ordering the veggies because I love them. Not only did they totally deliver on the veggie magic I was looking for, it said on the box "I 💜 veggies! Enjoy!" So I know they ACTUALLY read the instructions! I'm a visitor to NC, but if you're ever in Asheville, do yourself a favor and go to Galactic Pizza.

Got the garlic parm wings and i will say, better than wingstop. Paired with mountain time and zero complaints. Attentative staff and chill vibes, will return

Solid spot for pizza, wings, and sandwiches. They have the best deal in town for wings on Tuesday’s. Wish they had a rotating beer selection because the options they have are pretty basic. The crowd can get a little rowdy on Tuesdays and the service a little slow, but still highly recommend.

It's a little dim, but fun vibe nonetheless. If you’re vegan and want to eat pizza with friends, meat eaters can get anything they like here! Their crust is hearty and thick. Be sure to ask for no butter though & special "cheese" if you don't do dairy

Great pizza fantastic wings. I recommend the garlic parm wings side of hot sauce. Sammiches are great too.

Great good. Very laid back, hole in the wall feel, but safe. We (two older women) loved it.

This place is a quirky, no frills pizza joint/bar with space decor that my children enjoyed. You order at the bar and seat yourself. The menu includes a few appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and a good variety of specialty pizzas or a make-your-own pie. The staff was friendly, prompt, and helpful. There is a very small arcade with six or so games that kids can play while you wait for your food. The chalkboard featured specials for every day of the week; today being pint night. We ordered the large pesto chicken pie, medium cheese, a lemonade, Shirley Temple, two wines, and two beers and it put us at a total of 60 bucks. Affordable and tasty!

What an absolutely stellar pizza spot tucked away in Candler. The building itself looks like an old warehouse or CrossFit gym from the outside but they done a lot of work on the inside and it's quite impressive. Love the decor with all the galaxy theme artwork. We came here at lunch and you ordered at the bar. Apparently that was not the normal so maybe they were shortstaffed. All of the staff that were there were incredibly friendly and hard-working. They were welcoming and patient with our group of seven. I also heard that they were bringing back lunch slices which seem incredibly affordable because they are gigantic. One is certainly enough for a meal. The tables are a little bit strange, but they work and it wasn't busy. The place itself was very clean despite only a few staff working. Some outdoor space too. I ordered the spinach salad and it had a ton of onions and tomato and bacon and feta. A little hard to mix up in the bowl, but overall a really diverse and delicious salad. Their balsamic was thick, but tasted, homemade and delicious. We ordered the pesto chicken and veggie pizzas. The large were quite big and fed seven people with a little leftover. The pesto chicken had a ton of chicken and tomatoes, and the ingredients were of high-quality. The veggie had a bunch of veggies, including broccoli, which I'm not a huge fan of on pizza. The artichokes and olives and spinach were delicious as was the sauce. Good crust too.

We came here after a long drive to my wife's sisters house for dinner and had a good experience. The pizza was very good mushroom and garlic oil. They only serve pies so bring a crowd. The place was clean and a good crowd was here . I would come back as good pizza is hard to find.

The food is amazing but the portions are massive. should have just a few more lights inside. and needs more appetizers and salads. The service was fast and reliable asked how was everything I would totally recommend this place. The reason I took one star away is because outside seating the sun will blind u

Pizza is ok. Don't like the crust tho. Recommend they exponent with other crust recipes.

The wings were nothing special. Pizza is alright but there's better spots to go. This place's appeal is that there's not much else around. Ambiance is dark inside. Service was meh.

It's a relaxed atmosphere and great for an unwind. The beer is cold and the pizza was worth the wait

It could be the time of day, the day of the week, the season, or just how the planets are aligned. We walked in to what appeared to be a dimly lit ghost town of a restaurant in the far reaches of the universe. There was no indication of if you seat yourself, wait to be seated, or what have you, in fact, we were not sure there was any staff besides the two folks drinking at the bar. We took some menus and took our chance at a table. We waited probably 10 minutes before someone emerged to tell us we have to order at the counter. It still wasn't clear where at the counter. Luckily I have been to the outskirts of the universe before. The food came pretty fast. We had the ban mi pizza. We all liked it. We also had the homemade mozzarella sticks. Very good! The pretzel was good but not enough for the price. On our way out we said "have a great day." There was nothing from the staff. It felt like we were not supposed to be there or were not wanting. It was possibly one of the oddest restaurant experiences I have had in the Asheville area. Had the atmosphere and service existed, I might consider going back. I did not know of this pizza place before today and probably will forget about it afterwards.

This place is definitely not out of this world. The pizza was watered down. Long wait on drinks. The 80s called and really wanted their decor back. If you are drinking you will be taken better care off. Annoying folks at the bar but that's not the restaurants fault. Not our cup of tea so this is an honest review from our perspective but others may enjoy it. You do you that's perfectly fine but it's not for me. Best of luck.

Phenomenal wings, pizza and drink choices. Galactic is the classic combination of hometown pizza joint and neighborhood bar. Family friendly with great food!

We've been here 6 times in the last month. Not just for trivia. For drinks. Lunch. I'm pretty sure they'll start charging us rent sometime soon. Still swearing that the gluten free pizza is some of the best I've ever had. And definitely the best GF pizza I've had in Asheville. I am a big fan of the can beer specials even though it hurts my tummy. And usually if I'm working from home on Thursdays, I have to come here for a painkiller and lunch. The Wednesday night trivia has turned into hangover Thursday real fast. If you're not into pizza I recently tried their chicken Bahn mi sammie and it was DELICIOUS! SO freakin big I almost couldn't get my mouth around it. Almost. Never underestimate the power of a hangry and hungover KC... she won't stop till she gets what she wants. Also, make sure you pay attention to the TV, they always have the cutest animal videos playing. I get hooked in and all of my attention turns away from anything else going on.

Visiting Asheville for the weekend the fam wanted some pizza the first night in. Galactic Pizza had an amazing atmosphere, amazing service and amazing pizza.

Always reliable for good pizza and great wings! The crust is outstanding and the ingredients are fresh!

Our favorite spot for pizza, or Tuesday night wing night and cheap PBR tallboys !! They even have real non-alcoholic beers like Lagunitas IPA !!

I love this place! Somehow after living in Asheville for 11 years, I've never been to this part of town. I'm not even sure how I got to Galactic, haha. I'm super excited about Galactic Pizza, a new restaurant opened by the people from The Admiral and Desoto Lounge. Galactic is located on Sardis Road right off of Sand Hill. It's about a15 minute drive from downtown. I was super happy to walk in the doors to see awesome paper mâché planets hanging from the ceiling and awesome spacey paintings on the walls. I love love love the planets, they create a super fun, playful ambiance that is just so inviting and exciting. The restaurant is set up with a U-shaped bar in the middle and seating around on both sides with a small arcade room as well. The chairs in the restaurant are visually pleasing as they are yellow and aqua. I was surprised that Galactic Pizza has both beer and a full bar! Woohoo. I'm always happy to go out for pizza and be able to order a bourbon and ginger. My friends and I ordered drinks and we started with appetizers of cauliflower bites, wings and cheese sticks. The cauliflower bites were so delicious, cooked perfectly. We ordered them in barbeque sauce and the wings in Sweet Thai sauce. I didn't try them but I heard that they were awesome. The cheese sticks were soooooo yummy! They were definitely homemade, not frozen like most places serve. Their marinara sauce is sweet and flavorful and oh my goodness, their homemade ranch is thick and honestly the most tasty ranch dressing I've ever tried! For pizza, my husband and I shared a pineapple and banana pepper 16" and my friends ordered meat something or another. Again, I didn't try theirs but my pizza was really awesome! Their pizza is thin crust with perfectly cooked crust that tastes great. Their sauce is sweet and the cheese is flavored perfectly. I am very happy with their pizza. I'll definitely be back soon!

Is it the best in the world? Probably not. But is it pretty good pizza, great service, and a cool atmosphere 2 mins from our AirBnb? Yes, yes it is. We popped in here after a long hike and snagged a 16 inch pepperoni pizza, a couple of Miller lites and a cosmic brownie. The pepperoni pizza was plenty for 2 people- my fiancé thought it wasn't salty enough but she's picky. We had 3 slices leftover that we'll eat for lunch tomorrow. We wanted to try the vegan pepperoni but traditional called to us. The Miller Lites were on par. I liked our bartenders and waitress, everyone was chipper and super hospitable. The cosmic brownie was a good simple desert- it's not cordon bleu but it will give you a delicious sugar rush. I wouldn't drive out of my way to return but, if I was nearby, I'd be happy to stop in for a slice.

We're not really pizza people and had been disappointed in several of the "best" pizza places in Asheville. We were quite pleased though with GP. Decent service, a great pizza generous on the toppings, and a very relaxed atmosphere. I'm still not sure what exactly a Spaceball is but I'll get them again. This is where we'll go when we get pizza from now on.

I really liked this place. It is located off the beaten path in a light industrial part of town. Our veggie pizza was very good. The beer selection looked good and not too pricey. The staff was young and hip looking. They had trivia night going when we went. It seemed like mostly locals there. I would go again!

What a surprise! This was the one pizza place in the area, pick up only...I wasn't expecting much. We were battled worn from the day drinking while visiting the area and just needed something for dinner that didn't take a lot of effort. We ordered a large pepperoni, sausage, mushroom and olive pie and it was ready for pick up in 30 minutes. The guys went to grab the pie and said the place was hopping...things were looking up. We open the box and inside is a smallish large pie, but it looks delicious The slices are HUGE so I only need one and yummo! Just what the doctor ordered - I wished we had gotten two or an extra large (if that is a thing). So good, just the right amount of sauce to cheese ratio and full of toppings. If you're in the area and want pizza, I highly recommend Galactic!

A very ordinary pizza joint. We went due to a glowing recommendation from out of town guests. It is a big, dark, noisy space, with perimeter booths and a bar top eating/drinking area in the center. The music volume made conversation difficult. We had a pizza with everything on it, and cheesy pizza bread with marinara to start. There are lots of choices on the menu. Service was friendly, attentive and fast. Take out business appeared busy. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad, it was just meh, and the place kinda feels like an old garage or gas station. We have too many authentic pizza restaurant options that are a step up.

Food was great, place is dirty sausage down the booth floors were dirty, service had an attitude and was very slow and don't ask for any type of drink to go. The owner doesn't believe and to go cups. Would recommend pick up pizza was good. It has boost around the outside edge that are uncomfortable not allowed to padding a bar in the middle. I'm assuming the drinks are cheap because there's a lot of people at the bar. Also, they only serve beer and wine would not recommend going in to eat!

Staff is friendly, the food is good as well and they have plenty of deals that run each week like Wednesday wing night. It's definitely a good spot to check out if you live on this side of town.

Galactic Pizza has really tanked since reopening post-Covid and we will not be back.  Pre-Covid it was quite a treat. Dine-in pizza was served warm-ish, not hot.  Though the outer crust was crunchy, the bottom of the pizza was flimsy, the cheese barely melted and the slices were cut too large for our medium-sized pizza.  Two other visits in recent weeks were similar in experience. Sandwiches are a better choice with many of the selections being warm-ish hoagie versions of the menu's specialty pizzas. Decent beer selection.  The draft beer is cold from the tap but served in room-temperature glasses so it gets warm and goes flat fast. Staff look like they got off the bus from the homeless shelter.  Tattered street clothing, hair unkept or pulled up into a mop, questionable tattoo choices abound.  No one seems to be enjoying their job and would rather chat with each other or stare at their mobile devices rather than actually working (with the exception of one young bartendress). I sent an email to management about my experience and concerns. They essentially said F-you.

The pizza place had mixed reviews. I went anyways (out of towner). A slice of Asheville here. I loved the light and airy crust and even air pockets in the dough. I got veggie deluxe. My son got pepperoni. We are both loving our pizza. Cool vibe inside too.

I was in the area. I was hopeful as I was hungry. Ordered two slices of pepperoni. The dough was not fully cooked. If I was to have tried to eat a slice, a plate and fork were required - not what a pizza should need. The sparse sauce was heavy on the oregano. Overall, The Diet Coke was good!

Where should I start. The plates were dirty and old, the cheese on the pizza was falling off. Overall a 0 star experience. The dough was to soft and flavorless. I wouldent recommend this to anyone I know. The staff was friendly tho, the only good part.

The service was great! The cheese on the pizza is cheesin'. We got the Hot Hawaiian, although the peppers weren't super spicy, the pizza was good nonetheless. Definitely worth a visit!

Galactic has good, honest pizza ... though it can take a while to get it. We were there on a Friday night, and even at around 6 pm Galactic was filling up. Before long, it was nearly full, a big change from the series of failures that used to occupy this pizza space on Sardis Road near Enka. Most of the customers looked to be locals. In the end, the busy night meant that the cooks and the ovens couldn't keep up with the orders, so we waited about an hour for our pizzas (the salad and beers came much quicker.) You don't really expect to wait that long at a pizza joint. Galactic isn't an upmarket spot. The new operators apparently didn't spend much on refurbishing, though the Japanese lantern-style space decor is cleverly done. The pizzas aren't fancy. This is no wood-fired or brick-oven spot. They are simply good, honest pizzas, not that different from what you'd get from a chain pizza place, though the crust is excellent. Prices are fair enough, around $14 to $18 for a 14- to 16-inch pizza with a variety of toppings. Given the fairly thick crust, that's a lot of pizza. Craft drafts are $5, PBR on draft is $3. Service (other than the slow kitchen) is good. Galactic has a small selection of local craft beers on draft, some beers in bottles and cans ($3 to $5), a handful of wines and a cocktail bar with fair prices -- the most expensive drink is around $9, we were told. With an antipasto salad (big enough to share), two 14-inch pizzas and a total of four draft beers, our dinner came to $57 before tip -- not cheap but okay for the amount of food we got (we took home about half of each pizza, plus a little salad.) I think this place will make it if it can get its kitchen up to speed on busy nights.

Many people say that Candler needs good restaurants. This location has housed at least three former pizza places and none of them have made it. Fingers crossed for this one. I'm pretty sure this is opening week so I'll go try them again later and update my review. There was a pretty good crowd by the time we left but I would say any new place is going to have that kind of crowd just out of curiosity. First off the wait staff were very friendly. We had to move because of the Sun being in our eyes. They were very accommodating. I'm sure they will get some shades soon to take care of that. I have a pretty good selection of beer and cider with Bold Rock blood orange even being on top. The wine menu was very limited. We asked about sharing a salad and the server told us it should be plenty. I do think that their salads are shareable if you are also going to get pizza. The ranch dressing was garlicky and had really good flavor. It had a nice ratio of toppings to spring mix. We decided to order our standard, a supreme pizza, so we could compare to other Pizza we've had. Honestly, it was one of the best crusts I've ever tasted - garlic infused. The sauce was a little too sweet for my liking so I added a little of the crushed red pepper to spice it up a little bit. I thought they were a little stingy with their toppings including the cheese. My go-to pizza in Ashville is Del Vecchios. This is by no means to that standard; however, to not drive across town it will work. They do have several appetizers. I saw a child at the table next to us with an order of Spaceballs. It was three large meatballs on a skewer in sauce covered in cheese. She seemed to really be enjoying them. M-F for lunch they have a special with a slice and salad bar. Might be worth a try if you are on the west side of town. They have a patio that will be nice in the spring.

Passing through town and this place was about a mile from our hotel. We got a 1/2 1/2 pesto artichoke and meatball pizza, and a Caesar salad. Super impressed with the quality of the food and COVID safety. Definitely try this place if you're in the area.

Best pizza in town! Cool staff, quick service and large quantities. Specials are also a great deal. Neat environment and a game room for the kids and adult kids. Love this place.

I was a little nervous going in based on some other reviews BUT THIS PLACE HAS THE BEST PIZZA I CAN REMEMBER HAVING. It's loaded with toppings and cheese and the crust reminded me of pizza I had in Milan. Somebody else said the waitstaff was rude but they were fine to me. It's a dive bar and one of those ones where it looks like everybody knows each other. Looks like a great place to get smashed and people were saying hi to me when I went outside to vape. Go here. I almost ordered Pizza Hut but the price is the same and this is better than NY pizza to me.

It was so good but I can remember most of it except that it was really good! I wish there was a place like this in Raleigh!

Staff is extremely rude. We left before ordering. Disappointing, as they have vegan options.

I was excited to finally try Galactic for the first time. We ordered over the phone and their pick up process was beyond easy and felt incredibly safe. They have it set up where one person goes inside at a time to pick and pay, they even sanitized my card before giving it back to me. Being vegetarian I was super excited to see vegan pepperoni on the menu, we ordered half cheese and half vegan pepperoni and jalapeño. The crust was thick and the pizza was well done. It's one of the only close/local pizza options close to our house and I am extremely excited for that. Their menu offers an array of items other than pizza as well (space balls?!) and I am looking forward to adding more things to my next order.

We took the advice of a previous reviewer and ordered the Bahn Mi pizza. Total agreement. It works and is delicious! Great balance of flavor, delicious crust and fast friendly service!!

Pre-Covid this place was fun and had good food. Now the service is non-existent and the food hasn't been good at all. We were disappointed when the waitress rudely told us we have to go pick up our own food from the window. Why do they even have wait staff if we have to get our own food?

We ordered the cheese bread, it was so good even my wife liked the marinara sauce which is unusual. There were 5 different pizzas ordered and each one was amazing. They have a vegan option which is always great when we have a child with food allergies. Not being local we didn't understand how the ordering process was but they gladly accommodated us and got everything taken care of.

New York style pizza in North Carolina?!?!?! Never thought this hillbillie would see the day. Watch out though. You think you are only going to have a slice but before you know it, you've had 7 5 stars

Look, I'm not easy to please, especially with pizza, and wings. I have not had a take away meal in over a year, big C....So, we are over here working all week, and I easily ordered on line. I have had this before, but was not as pleased, as today. I ordered 2 XL pies, and some extra crispy mild wings.. Order was right on time, pick it up and headed back.. Beautiful veggies cut nice, and meats looked yummy. The crust was the best I have had in Asheville, and I have been to several different ones, before C. The wings were/are nice sized and crispy, and not droning in sauce, having those now, after 5, with a cold one. Anyway, eat here, good food. And thanks guys for nice food!! Katie b

My husband and I stopped in here for lunch at 11:00 on a Tuesday. The establishment wasn't busy, so seating and service was easy to get and thorough. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, not too loud at all. The music was reggae, which my husband loves, and even I enjoyed. Our server was Michelle, who's name was very easy to remember. I ordered a salad bar, which I thought was the best part of the whole meal. I love me a good restaurant with a well balanced salad bar with fresh veggies. My only criticism is that I wished the olives were whole and they had pepperoncini instead of banana peppers, but that is some serious nit picking on my part, lol. We had the mozzarella sticks as an appetizer, which were absolutely crispy and delicious. We ordered a medium Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza with pepperoncini. However I think the server heard wrong, because we ended up getting a pizza with Canadian bacon, pineapple and pepperoni. My husband said it was probably because they didn't have pepperoncini. No worries though, we just snagged some banana peppers from the salad bar and called it a day. The ranch dressing dip combined with the pizza reminded me of a pizza joint back home called Abby's. In fact, the entire establishment reminded me of it, with the exception of the attire. It was incredibly soothing for me to find a place that reminded me of home in this way. The pizza, just like Abby's, was "okay." There was nothing extra special about it, but it was 10 times the quality you will get at other local pizza places. I would definitely recommend this place. We will be going back just to give the wings we've heard so much about a try. Also... I read a previous review about there not being "real silverware." I'm not sure if this "issue" was addressed since that review, but I posted proof of a "real fork" as evidence of non-plastic silverware being offered at this establishment.

The service, food and design are out of this world...in a good way! All the pieces came together for us for a late lunch. Pizza was yummy, any business that has ninja porter on tap automatically becomes a favorite and our wait person was most excellent!

So happy to have great pizza in Enka-Candler, and this pizza is worth the short drive from Asheville proper. The crust is not quite New York thin, but it is thin and very tasty. The toppings are generous, and there are some creative pre-fab combinations or you can build your own. Everything we have tried has been delicious. The pesto chicken is the BOMB. Servers are terrific, though as noted, be prepared to wait for the pizza. This is slow food, but it is worth the wait. Hopefully, over time they will upgrade the cold, hard uncomfortable chairs and booths, create more divided seating areas, and work on the funky but sterile atmosphere. But the pizza rocks.

Great pizza joint! Friendly staff...take out was ready quickly. Inside looked low key and welcoming

Been looking for an affordable, quality pizza place near West Asheville. Pizza was good. Ordered take out, it was about 8 minutes from my home. They don't deliver to West Asheville, they suggested to order on their site which does deliver. I entered my order and they were charging a $10 delivery fee. I wasn't having it. Also ordered the fried cheese sticks and they were good, but weren't hot by the time I got home 10 minutes after picking them up. I'd go here again and try ordering in for the hottest possible food.

Absolute fan. We have been 4 times since the remodel and seem to find something new every experience. The little arcade doesn't leave much room to maneuver but the kids seem to love it. Mom and dad get to have a tasty beverage waiting on an excellent meal while in eyeshot of the quarter thiefs. All 4 times we have been we have tried something different and they never disappoint. For so long when we moved to Asheville we seemed to have gotten poor service, but I have to say the staff at Galactic Pizza really make sure your service is great. Fast, friendly, and helpful we definitely recommend you try Galactic. The decorum is unique and have outside seating for the beautiful mountain days.

Great new pizza place. Finally an update to the interior. This is the old Frank's pizza location and I'm glad to see that the new owners add a real full bar. The pizza is solid, flavorful sauce and chewy crust. The servers are professional and the space themed dining room is out of this world. We will definitely be back.

The salad was very good. Unfortunately, our wings were raw in the middle. $16 for 12 wings is already expensive. Now they are trash.