Hot For Pizza

Pizza restaurant · Carver

Hot For Pizza

Pizza restaurant · Carver

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1301 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220

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Quirky pizza parlor with 80s-90s decor, friendly staff, and vegan options  

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1301 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220 Get directions

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1301 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220 Get directions

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$10–20 · Menu

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A late‑night, music‑loving pie shop with cheeky specials and strong vegan options. Praised by local critics and readers’ polls, it brings a playful Carver vibe to serious pizza cravings deep into the night.

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Amber Nekhol

Google
Bartender was so mellow. Very laid back atmosphere, everyone seems to know each other. The food is AMAZING. Fried tofu, spicy garlic is so insanely good. Cheese curds are the BEST I have ever had. Stromboli and pizza were also pretty awesome, and the stromboli is massive.

Dakiesh Carter

Google
The interior decor is giving. I really love the pizza !!! The music here is always Jamming and the vibe is laid back and chill. The customer service is what I love. All of the staff is very attentive and still laid back. I like that they play cartoons (big kid at heart) and the food amazing.. I am addicted to the pizza. I ordered 2 plain slices for lunch and came back 2 days later for 2 slices (roasted garlic, spinach, and Feta) delicious. Shout out to the cooks. The pizza is always well done without request. This is now my new favorite pizza place!

skyla paulson

Google
Get the double cheese if you want a thicker slice. First time there, my receipt said “thin” so I asked if it was thin crust and the lady said no. But when I received my pizza it was definitely one of the thinnest pizzas I’ve ever had. The toppings and the crust were super thin. Will try double cheese again, but I was sadly disappointed.

Matea L.

Google
9/20/24 - Came here with 6 friends for a bachelorette. We ordered 4 pizzas, captain planet, the hot date, Running with the basil, and I can't remember the last one. We sat outside and had to order from the bar. We really enjoyed the pizza and sitting outside. We also got an appetizer. My favorite was the running with basil and captain planet. The inside decor is pretty cool but it is a small space so that is why we sat outside. Would be happy to try it again, we also found street parking right next to the place.

Vincent Meli

Google
We had a really great experience stopping in for lunch on a quiet Friday. Server/bartender was really great. If the receipt was correct, her name was Mel. Really good energy and super-friendly. The menu is extensive, so there's a lot of choice. What's nice is you can get the specials by the slice, since they can add the toppings on-demand. I went simple with a slice of cheese and a slice with sausage. My wife had a small alteration on the Hot Date pizza by dropping the date (😂) and adding pepperoni. The crust is nice and thin, held up well, and was crispy. She loved her slice... So much that this week we're making pizza at home and she wants to recreate it. Drinks were good as well. One TINY downside was I wanted to get some t-shirts, but they didn't have the style I wanted. Sort of understandable as we were there just after Christmas, so they likely had a holiday run. EDIT: I didn't think the shirts were available online... But they replied and said I can order! AWESOME and thank you for the reply. ❤️ Overall, I'll definitely head back next time we're in Richmond.

Jared Otto

Google
Great Pizza and wings. They have vegan options. Prices are decent compared to other spots around town. Their ranch/vegan ranch is top tier. Staff is always friendly. My go to in Richmond.

Jess

Google
We've been wanting to try Hot for Pizza for a while now. We went on a Saturday afternoon after lunch time. It's a cool, divey little joint with a Van Halen theme and kitschy, funky vibe. We waited almost an hour for two pizzas but staff was apologetic and kept the cold beers coming. Had the Captain Planet and the Van Zuylen. Pretty good stuff and there are plenty more creative specialty pizzas we would go back and try.

Jermaine Mason

Google
Checked this place out with my Daughter during a recent visit with her. She has told me about how good the pizza is for a while now, and since she was treating i was all in 😁 it s a small place with its own personality. I walked in its a little dark in there but i really liked the atmosphere, from the small bar, good customer service, the pics on the wall. It was really kool. I like the vibe. Now to the food. My daughter suggested the bbq chickn pizza with a side of hot honey to drizzle, great choice. The pizza was on point good size fresh topping good bbq sauce. Never had hot honey on pizza but i must say it was good. Next time i come up to richmond for a visit i will try the pepperoni being that its my fave and maybe a couple drinks from the bar 😀.
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Dae E.

Yelp
Pretty good pizza!! I had the Pepe le Pew and it was quite garlicky --but not a make your breath smell bad garlicky lol. The spot is really cool and divey. I love the decor of the black and white photos with celebrities eating pizza. My server was nice and everything was timely. I'll be going back to try more items on their very extensive and impressive menu.
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Jahmelia B.

Yelp
After hearing that hot for pizza was the best in town I had to see for myself. We popped in at lunch time and decided to check out the cheese pizza. They have a sour dough crust which was pretty good. The sauce had a nice sweetness to it but definitely needed more. The cheese was burnt, which is not my thing. The staff were kind and accommodating. I liked seeing all the organic conversations between the staff and their customers. The vibe was very much "everybody knows your name" ! Aesthetically I'd describe the vibe as divey. There were cool black and white photos on the wall, grunge music pumping out of the speakers and layers of grim on the baseboards. Im not one to yuck somebody else's yum but this was a miss for me.
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Kortni M.

Yelp
My favorite place in Richmond for vegan pizza! They have so many options and everything is always fresh! The tofu nuggz are going to be purchased every time because they are so good! I have never had a bad experience and will continue to return to get my pizza fix!
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Wael D.

Yelp
Came here a few times and absolutely love the pizza here. The dough is incredible and full of flavor and the pizzas on the menu that I've tasted are so good. The hot date is my favorite. The servers here are usually super friendly even though I've only been there to pick up pizza they still converse and are very pleasant to deal with.
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Dakiesh C.

Yelp
No complaints, my other lunch go to spot.. Very chill during lunch.. customer service is always on point .
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Paula M.

Yelp
My partner and I are long-time vegans and we LOVED the pizza here! We got the vegan Runnin' for Basil and vegan Garfield and omg, incredible! A perfect East-Coast slice; crispy dough through every bite and lots of flavor. Probably the best vegan pizza we've had in RVA! The vibe is pretty cool too: small, local bar with red lighting and DJ's on special nights (maybe Thursdays?). Fun pics on the tables and walls w/ 2 tv screens over the bar playing not-sports, which I thought was fun :) Service was great too - it's seat yourself and the staff were very nice. There was even some fun banter between staff that we thought was fun :) Overall, highly recommend!
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Teri K.

Yelp
Pizza 9.5/10 (absolutely DELICIOUS!) Service 4/10, Time food arrives 1/10 (wait time over an hour and it was only 1 other couple in the place with us) Ambiance 5/10...music at one point was giving scary dark heavy metal and they were playing a horror movie on one of the screens...,yikes! Would definitely come back but ONLY ONLY ONLY carry out!
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Cliff W.

Yelp
The pizza was pretty dang good. Service was on point as well. They kept checking on the table and making sure everything was good. The space is a little small but It's all good. Enjoyed my meal here! Give the "Running with the Basil" a try!
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Jonique M.

Yelp
I've gotten the Garfield pizza every time I've ordered from here. I normally get it delivered but decided to do pick up for once. There's street parking and luckily I was able to find a close spot. The bartender was so kind, nice and welcoming during our interaction. The place is chill and my pizza was ready when I arrived. Their pizzas do take a while but I think they're worth it.

Anslee R.

Yelp
Their pizza is NEXT LEVEL. This is exactly where you need to take your friends for a lowkey place to chill and enjoy each other's company over great food. Special shoutout to our pizza of choice: Captain Planet. WOOWEE! There's a reason the whole pizza didn't last long enough for the photo. I'm mourning the fact it's gone as I write this.
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Laura B.

Yelp
Firstly, this is the BEST pizza I've ever had in my life!! If I could give ten stars I would!! Everything tasted so fresh we got the Captain Planet pizza and I will be so sad when I go back home that I can't drive up here and this pizza! The vibe is very chill and perfect place to stop talk to friends and enjoy delicious food! Service was great they are all so friendly ten out of ten!! I would add a picture but we immediately tore into it like vultures‍
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Arisha H.

Yelp
This is a total dive - in a great way! This is a bar serving amazing pizza. Interior is small seats about 25 and there are 2 picnic tables out front. Although this seems like a place full of regulars as a newbie we were greeted warmly. There was a DJ playing retro music which I loved! Ordered a couple cocktails - dark & stormy and king built. Both were made perfectly. The staff was attentive and kept us informed so if you're reading review's that complain about service maybe it was an off day ‍ check this place out! The pizza we ordered was Van Zuylen- very cheesy, crust was crisp but still tender. I was there was more soppressetta but I know to request next time. I would also request the spicy sauce bc I like for my nose to run. The wait was a normal amount of time for a pizza. If you want a place to eat your pizza with fork/knife this isn't it.... Although they are accommodating and probably would comply! definitely stop in!
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Allison M.

Yelp
Wow! I love hot for pizza. They have plenty of vegan options and the pies are large! We went on a Thursday around 8:30pm after a school event. Service was a little slow but the food was delicious. I can't remember the name of the pizza we ordered off the top of my head, but we did make it vegan. We requested half the pizza to have vegan sausage on it but the kitchen forgot to add it and we had tot request they remove the charge from our bill. The inside is fun and has a lot to look at. On the walls there are photographs of celebrities eating pizza alone with references from movies. Overall we enjoyed it.
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Abhineeth B.

Yelp
Pizza is mediocre. Worst part was when the restaurant STOLE MONEY from us by adding extra tip to the receipt after signing. Disputed with credit card to get my money back. DO NOT go here. Way overpriced pizza, poor service and worst of all they will steal money from you. UPDATE - could not reply to Gerald's response so updating my review post. I sent a message through the order/contact section on your web page. Adding tip money after guest leaves is absolutely unacceptable.
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Vincent M.

Yelp
We had a really great experience stopping in for lunch on a quiet Friday. Server/bartender was really great. If the receipt was correct, her name was Mel. Really good energy and super-friendly. The menu is extensive, so there's a lot of choice. What's nice is you can get the specials by the slice, since they can add the toppings on-demand. I went simple with a slice of cheese and a slice with sausage. My wife had a small alteration on the Hot Date pizza by dropping the date () and adding pepperoni. The crust is nice and thin, held up well, and was crispy. She loved her slice... So much that this week we're making pizza at home and she wants to recreate it. Drinks were good as well. One TINY downside was I wanted to get some t-shirts, but they didn't have the style I wanted. Sort of understandable as we were there just after Christmas, so they likely had a holiday run. Looks like they're not available for order online. Overall, I'll definitely head back next time we're in Richmond.

K D.

Yelp
Had whatever this is delivered. It being THIS overcooked is not the delivery persons fault. This is TRASH! How DARE you send this out of your establishment. Try reheating that and see how it goes. I called to complain and you didn't even pick up so I'll leave this for everyone else to make their own decision. DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY FROM HERE I got in my car to drive it back to them after they didn't pick up their phone a second time *just* to tell them personally they have no pride if they let burnt garbage like this out. They shrugged. Good riddance. Went down the street to grab a frozen pizza from Kroger's and I guarantee it will taste infinitely fresher than whatever they tried to pass off as fresh pizza here.
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Kirk M.

Yelp
Literally the best pizza place in the world :) (I am being slightly hyperbolic here). and one of my favorite spot to grab pizza in all of RVA
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Frankie M.

Yelp
Great vibes and service. Do not sleep on the spaghett ... p perfect amount of cheeses (plural), the meatballs are incredible and the marinara is 10/10. Honestly better than ***'s in my opinion. I cleaned the plate before I thought to take a pic.
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May-May R.

Yelp
Delicious pizza - the sauce is a thicker marinara type but very flavorful and the homemade meatballs we added as a topping were delicious. The wings were huge and very saucy and I appreciated the homemade ranch. They had great drink specials (rail shot & a beer for $5 all day), fun decor (Van Halen themed) and the staff were attentive and kind. We sat at the bar and it seemed as if the people outside had to come in to order, get the check, etc. Note for parking: there isn't a dedicated lot but there was plenty of street parking.
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Kendall C.

Yelp
Tried Hot for Pizza for the first time last night (Wednesday) and was pleasantly surprised! I'm not a huge fan of vegan pizza usually, but have had to limit dairy so I wanted to see what they had to offer... they did not disappoint! The vegan pizza here is sooooo good. I got the Temple of Boom vegan style, YUM!!!! Best vegan cheese I've ever tasted, nothing like the fake stuff you can buy. I've got to imagine they make it themselves. Highly recommend if you're in search of good vegan pizza.
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Dawn H.

Yelp
FINALLY - after almost 13yrs in Virginia (being from Buffalo, NY) we have found GOOD PIZZA AND WINGS! They guys had a personal pan and I ordered a medium cheese, pepperoni and garlic (Pepe Le Pew). The guys had wings too, but no pic. ON POINT. If you're in RVA don't sleep on this place - if you visit - make it a stop!
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Kenya M.

Yelp
It pangs me to write this because Hot For Pizza use to be my jam! Since they opened, I hailed it as the best pizza in Richmond. But something has changed in their kitchen and what they served me last week was absolutely dreadful. My fave has always been the personal 8" pan with fennel sausage. It use to be full of cheese! I mean a super cheese pull and all. Last night there was hardly any cheese, sauce or sausage for that matter. It happened a time before but I thought maybe they were having an off night. Nope, they just stop putting love or should I say the "Hot" in their pizzas. I told person running orders out about my disappointment and was gaslit like what I received was acceptable and he refused to remake it. They gave me a refund instead. It may have been one of the owners or management that told me maybe it sat too long but it was piping hot. As if that would make all the toppings disappear lol. The guy was super rude to me as well. I seriously hate leaving these kind of reviews and I think it's important for people to know this place has changed. I will never return or recommend. I archived all highly engaged posts praising them from my social as well. Eat at your own risk.

Hunter A.

Yelp
Since you asked....I tried to call and place an order. I called them Thursday 12:23pm and got no answer so I thought maybe they are busy and I moved on. Called back on Saturday at 5:41 and again at 5:44 and finally accepted they just don't answer the phone. I was really looking forward to something different. Yes, they were open and sure, I could probably order on line but I had a few questions so I wanted to talk to somebody...but I guess they prefer not to answer the phone. I guess this is just the new normal but I don't think I will ever get used to it.

Emily B.

Yelp
We've ordered from here 2X on different trips to Richmond. High quality pizza! Have not been in-restaurant yet. One day!
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Shalonda C.

Yelp
I'm 5 visits in & the biggest thing for me is consistency. The food has been consistently fire! I don't have a single complaint. I eat mostly vegan / vegetarian and the menu is plentiful for either lifestyle. The service has been great all five visits, even if they are a little busy. The severs & bartenders are always pleasant and attentive. The food... oh my, always amazing. I've tried the spicy garlic tofu nuggets, eggplant wizard, the yankee rose salad (amazing! The house vinaigrette is ) , the eruption, thom willis, temple of boom, pesto both worlds, supreme clientele, and when they were replacing their oven, had a temple of boom deep dish (which was a one off - you can't get that on a normal day). Each time the food has come out hot, delicious, and flavorful. Love the vibe in there. The dim red lighting is a mood. I love how they photoshopped pizza into some of the most iconic photos in celeb history for their wall decor. It's a chill little spot. Whether date night or family time, you should give them A try. I'd say get there early if you want to take the kids because it can be a little loud and bar crowdish at night, however, it's def worth the visit. Price wise I think it's also on par for the quality of the food. My new favorite pizza joint. I also need to call out the impossible fennel sausage... that alone is worth a visit. It's so hard to find pizza spots with vegan toppings (not just veggies) and their list is plentiful. They have vegan cheese, meatballs, sausage, you name it.
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Amanda E.

Yelp
I heard good things about this place from a friend but was surprised by the mixed reviews. I'm not sure what the negative views are about because everything was really good! The overall vibe and aesthetic is great. Two servers were working and were attentive to all tables (moderately busy for a Thursday night). We ordered the Van Zuylen and it was delicious! The the savory sausage and prosciutto mixed with the spicy peppers. I do wish it crispier with a little less cheese because it was a little heavy, but still very tasty. Their ranch seems house made and was delicious. I wouldn't say this is the best pizza in Richmond but it's still really solid! I'd give the pizza a 7.5 out of 10
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Aleisha W.

Yelp
Best pizza in Richmond hands down. I recommend getting the buffalo fried chicken pizza the establishment space is somewhat small so to be safe I recommend delivery or to go orders if there are no tables available.
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Kate O.

Yelp
While the food is great.. If you are a woman coming alone be careful. The workers/crowd here who hang outside at night and even during the day have a reputation for harassment- a friend of mine was followed home one night and I haven't had comfortable experiences with them either often they will whistle or follow me- I've even had one block me from getting out of my car. Great for takeout- usually cool people- but bring a friend.
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Ashley R.

Yelp
We finally tried out @hotforpizzarichmond and our waitress was vegan so she told us about the tofu bites not yet printed on the menu. They were almost reminiscent of fried mozz because of the breading Also got a vegan fried eggplant appetizer, and we all got our own pizzas. So many vegan options. Friendly staff. Interior is small but clean. 2 or 3 outside tables. The food was all good. If you ask for roasted garlic ... expect a TON of roasted garlic. Teese brand vegan cheese (not like other places in the area which use daiya) (this is much better!!)
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Elko P.

Yelp
The style of the restaurant is awesome and interesting to look at. The pizza is good as well with prices you'd expect for a restaurant with unique pizza flavors. Definitely would recommend the Garfield and the Hot Date if you like spice and sweet.

Hilary B.

Yelp
I have been here a few times and it's always been delicious! But I specifically want to shout out the staff who worked last night. I ordered a large Garfield pizza and jokingly asked for them to draw me a picture for my birthday....and boy did they deliver! Will forever be a customer!!
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Mark C.

Yelp
I'm always up for pizza, particularly a new to me spot with pizza. I'd heard about Hot for Pizza, read a few reviews and slid by there the other night. When we broke through the front door, the smell of delicious pizza was stewing, we were starving, excited and I thought to myself, "This is going to be good!" The space was cozy, comfortably lit, smelled like the inside of a pizzeria, had fun music, etc. Staff was very friendly and service was a little lethargic, perhaps because the kitchen was moving slow. We had a Greek style salad to start off, that was delicious and the best part of the meal. We ordered both the Garfield and Van Zuylen Pizza. The pizza I was so excited for was ultimately a huge letdown. If you like frozen pizza from the grocery store this is your thing. The crust just reminded me too much of Tombstone I'd pick up and pop in the oven in college. Hardly any sauce to speak of, bummer! The vibe and space was great, the pizza was not. I'd go back to have some beers at the bar but I'll pass on the pizza.
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Max C.

Yelp
really good pizza, salads, and sandwiches. wings are just okay. i get that food prices are high right now, but the prices at this place are honestly just ridiculous at this point for a neighborhood pizza joint. it's hard to justify. wait times are also long, definitely need to order ahead
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Candice T O.

Yelp
If you are craving the veggies get The Captain Planet pizza. It has some interesting, yet delicious things happening here! There's arugula, feta, red onion, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts and I added vegan sausage. I'm no vegetarian or vegan but I do not eat pork, and the vegan sausage didn't disappoint. I thought it was great! I ordered delivery and it arrived about 30 mins before I was expecting it on a Friday night! All in all I would certainly return. My next pie to try will be The Garfield, aka lasagna pizza, I read some tempting reviews about it before I made my final selection P.S, the yerba mate was so so...

Pippa B.

Yelp
Paid $68 for delivery of two pizzas, two cokes, and extra ranch. All that was received was cold pizza. Horrible service and do not recommend one single bit.
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Katie S.

Yelp
There are so many wonderful parts that make up Hot For Pizza. The vegan options - some of the best in the city. The flavor combos - unique and constantly changing. The ingredients - high quality and fresh ! The pan crust, chewy and satisfying! Don't even get me started on the specials - there is always something fun going on like Chicago style pizza and western spaghetti night. You can definitely find something for everybody in your family at this pizza place

Luke P.

Yelp
Listen, I get it- you're hungry- you got it bad, got it bad and everybody wants some. How will you know if it's lunch? Well, after lunch Jamie won't be crying no more. But you need to remain calm, we don't need no eruption. We got a diver down. We need women and children through the door first. You will be dining at a restaurant dedicated to unlawful carnal knowledge. You will be dining at a restaurant that ain't interested in talking about love. You are dining at a restaurant dedicated to Alex, Michael, Eddie and Dave- Hot for Pizza, a restaurant dedicated to the genus that is Van Halen. And, unlike similar type restaurants, the food is actually good. Sure, we're talking about pizza and even bad pizza is still pizza, but this pizza is good. The place is small, but is inviting and wonderfully decorated. (Plus, you can turn to the person at the table next to you and say, 'OU812?' Try that at the Cheesecake Factory. You need to try Hot For Pizza. Right. Now. Wowza!

Kevin J.

Yelp
Cool atmosphere! Good service! Pizza was horrible! Way overpriced! would not recommend.
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John B.

Yelp
The area is heavily college student residents, but if I were in college I think I'd be pretty privileged to have this as my break from the meal plan. I ordered online, and got a text when my pizza was ready a few minutes before the promised time. They are catering to the vegan/dairy-free customer, offering vegan cheese on all their pizzas at no extra charge, which is uncommon. Moreover, it is some local brand called "Unmoo", not the typical sludge that one might expect. I tried a pizza with that, and compared to a Chicago style pizza with dairy cheese. You could tell the vegan stuff wasn't cheese, but it melted very nicely and had a more complex and satisfying flavor than most vegan substitutes (the company's website says they age it). Indeed the biggest drawback is that it doesn't have much nutritional value, but with the kick of basil and some hot peppers, there were a few bites where I almost forgot it wasn't a "real" pizza. I say all this speaking as a lifelong vegetarian, and one who is all on board with the non-dairy milks, but someone who definitely likes cheese. The Chicago style pizza was more of a casserole. It is a real mess, but to be fair this is authentic enough. The cornmeal crust was tasty, but the sauce and cheese were 90% of the volume. It came with one free topping, and I was quite satisfied with the oyster mushrooms I asked for. Toppings were plentiful on both pizzas. Good price, tons of options, and friendly to all diets. Hard to imagine a pizza place filling this niche much better.
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Bria R.

Yelp
So this may look like a mess but hear me out... this is the Garfield pizza aka lasagna pizza (appropriately named) & while it was a bit messy it was soooo good . Ive never tried a lasagna pizza before but now its something i crave randomly all the time lol. It had a thick meat sauce & didnt just taste like someone threw a lasagna on some pizza crust lol the flavors were deep & hearty & just so good , i definitely slept like Garfield after i ate it lmao . I cant wait to try some other pizzas but this one was really good , give it a go if you want to try something hearty & different
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Monica Y.

Yelp
I love it here!....small and intimate, great ambiance, wasn't over crowded. Enjoyed watching beetle juice while waiting on my pizza. I was serving a pizza I didn't order but the server was amazing. So I got two pizzas for one price. I will tell everyone about this place and I will be back
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Amber F.

Yelp
Love the Van Halen / eighties vibe! Pizza is amazing (Garfield was spot on) and definitely recommend the fried cheese curds with marinara. Service was good, reasonable prices, and a solid beer selection.
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Marc S.

Yelp
Let's be honest, opening a new restaurant is a daunting, thankless task. A whirlwind of construction, building permits, inspections, missing inventory, unforseen delays, more permits, more inspections, and God knows what else. Been there, and have no fond memories of this red-tape-laden process. Now, add to that the horror of opening a new restaurant in the middle of a 100-year pandemic, and you can see how the mere FACT this place was brave enough to open amidst all of the madness around us deserves at least more than one star...whoever you are. But not to get too personal, I decided after seeing the soft opening messages on their Facebook page to give them a fair (warning) shot. You know I couldn't do a review of this place without a few Van Halen references, right? I'm also a gimmick freak, so a pizza joint with what amounts to a logo of my all-time favorite rock band, and menu items named after some of their greatest guitar hits (take their Italian sub called "The Solo from Beat It") was a no-brainer. Somebody get me a doctor (pepper)! Not having an official online presence is understandable, and the soft opening menu looked appealing enough. I was also happy to see that Richmond's own (and fabulous) UnMoo cheese was being featured on their vegan and vegetarian pizzas. So we called in an order and were looking forward to giving this rocking joint it's big break. We ordered four 12 inch pies, the Van Zuylen (standard meat-lovers), Temple of Boom (mushroom mania with garlic), Runnin' With the Basil for our vegan son (he added vegan meatballs) and a standard pepperoni. (I'll call it "Pepperoni Delight" as a homage to Van Halen's long time concert openinig song. (Look it up) All four were called in, no toppings or special orders were missed, and the pizza was ready when promised. The lagtime from downtown to our home was about 20 minutes, and the pizzas were still hot when we ate them. All I can say is, this is a SERIOUS contender for best pizza in Richmond. We actually thought the crust, although a bit more chewy than a few other places in town, was very tasty, almost like a sourdough bread that you would like to dip in extra marinara. My son with the dairy allergy LOVED his pizza and there was more than enough for a decent lunch the next day. The toppings were delicious and plentiful, and getting a plain cheese for under $10. is a terrific deal. The subs are a bit pricey, but we have seen how the processing and meats markets have been ravaged by Covid-19, so hopefully they'll tick down slightly when all of this is behind us. So, again, I don't mind someone calling out a restaurant when they have consistently missed the mark. But this is a fledgling business (literally DAYS old) with an excellent product that has opened despite incredible odds and challenges. That in of itself is worth giving ANY business more than one chance. We were happy with our first try, but we will be back to see how this place rocks when the crowds are "Unchained." (I'll be here all night) After our first taste, we doubt that this pizza joint will be a one-hit wonder.

Jason S.

Yelp
The BBQ chicken pizza was middling -- tasted old. Not sure if the ingredients were old or just of low quality. The crust was thick and crunchy, which cuts up the roof of the mouth. It's ok to be one or the other but not both. I watched the kitchen send out two wrong orders, which the bartender acknowledged with a take-it-or-leave it presentation.
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Audrey C.

Yelp
I'm actually obsessed with this place. Not only was the food delicious (best Caesar salad I think I've ever had), but every staff member was so helpful and friendly despite it being pretty busy. I felt very welcome and taken care of. 100% gonna be one of my new go to spots.
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Nicole C.

Yelp
It was on my bucket list to try personal pan. It was ok...sauce was good but nothing I have to run back to. It was a little undercooked. It was only one waitress running the whole show... she was holding it down but definitely could of used some help.

Tej R.

Yelp
actually no stars! ser by SOMMER was trash! I asked for a vegan pizza with light cheese but the cheese amount was far from light! After giving feedback about the state of my pizza I was told that's the way they make them - always heavy on the cheese. This was a turn off as I felt my request was not heard. I was asked to leave the establishment because I was stated to be disrespectful, however, my waitress SOMMER did not attempt to accommodate our ask when asking to make another pizza. It's a shame businesses like this don't try to accommodate their customers. oh yea did I say I'M BLACK! ha
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Annie B.

Yelp
Omgggg. I'm hot for pizza for sure. Decided to stop by here one day because I was cat sitting nearby and hungry for take out. I'm always looking for new pizza places in RVA because I feel like it's not our strength. My favorite one in 8 1/2. I got a white pizza which I saw someone on Yelp complain was "too garlicky" so I knew it was right for me. I showed up too early to pick up my pizza but the staff was friendly and I enjoyed looking at all of Bre photos on the wall. It feels like a bar. The pizza was delicious and the only reason I ended up sharing with my boyfriend was so he would know where I want to get pizza from from now on.
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Elle F.

Yelp
I saw a picture of the Garfield pizza online today, knew they had vegan cheese, so I convinced my crew to order some goods from here for dinner. Call me selfish, but I needed that messy deliciousness! Ordering was easy and delivery was quick and efficient, so big kudos for that. But my Garfield? It was sad and the deliciousness was sparse! I know vegan cheese isn't glamorous, but it looked nothing like the photo posted today and I am truly bummed. We will give this spot another try in hopes that this was just a fluke-- stay tuned!