Hot Mama's Pizza

Hot Mama’s Pizza had been on my radar for a while—one of those spots people rave about in Seattle's pizza scene. After trying a handful of other places, though, it slowly slid down my list. The vibe is chill, and it definitely has that classic late-night pizza joint feel. Whether you’re sober or in the mood for a post-bar snack, it’s one of those places that will get the job done, especially if you’ve had a few drinks in you. It’s not a fancy spot by any means,— grab and go. With the option to sit at a few select tables outside.. The décor is straightforward and casual, and the staff is friendly enough, though not much to write home about. You're not going here for an experience—you're going for pizza, and in that sense, it delivers. Now, the pizza itself. The crust is decent—not too thick, not too thin—but definitely nothing that’ll blow your mind. The pesto sauce helped this slice — a lot of cheese. If you're looking for something unique or outstanding, you might want to keep looking. The pizza does shine when you’re in the mood for something filling, easy, and satisfying. It’s the kind of place that feels perfect after a night out when you just need something hot, greasy, and easy to eat. Hot Mama’s is a solid backup option in Seattle, but it's not going to top your pizza list. It might even slide to the bottom after you’ve tried some of the city’s better options. Would I go back? Sure, if I'm in the area or craving a quick fix. But there are definitely better options out there. I would say give it a try — everyone has different tastes.

The best around. My type of pizza, giant slices with just the right crust thickness and texture. Generous cheese and toppings. Delicious pesto base available, I love this. They're popular- providing a walk up window for slices (brave for the area). So plan ahead for pickup and be generous with your time when picking up. Tip well, they work so hard, you can see it when you're there and you can taste it in the pizza. If I could eat here every night I would! I've tried several varieties and everything's amazing. If you're coming here on foot, know that it's in the middle of a hill, a long walk uphill from the convention center area but worth it. There's an outdoor seating area to wait but you don't want to hang around this area long.

Some of the better pizza in the area. Very good crust. Their large pies are ten times better than Pagliaccis and considerably cheaper to boot.

This is our new favorite pizza spot!! The pizza is delicious and make you if you get a slice ask them to heat it up again and it adds the most perfect crisp to the crust! We went for slices for lunch and ended up picking up a whole pie for dinner. We did a perso pizza and we added feta cheese and sun dried tomatoes and it was amazing!! Staff is super nice and cool 😎 There are a couple of table and chairs on the side of the building to sit and decent amount of parking that was quick for pick up!

Was a bit disappointed in the size and quality of the slice for $4.63. It was serviceable pizza and will totally come back to try the Pesto slices, which I’ve heard legendary things about. More of a Seattle food scene issue. I love the counter service vibe and ppl drinking tall boys from the convenience store across the street in line. Per usual w Seattle cheap eats, just fell short of expectations.

Words cannot describe my experience indulging in Hot Mama's Pizza, thus I will express my sincere satisfaction with their pizza through my actions. Following my acquisition of their house slice and sausage pizza, which I ate in my car, I did a double take and returned to the corner shop to procure another house slice. Each bite was marvelous. The bottom crust was crunchy and the toppings were of the highest caliber. You can taste the freshness in the ingredients as the flavor profiles of each–the tomato base, cheese foundation, sausage, and pepperoni–were profound and powerful but all complimented each other; this is what a truly excellent slice of pizza is. Additionally, this quality is consistent as the slices I bought were all from different pies. Hot Mama's has easily become one of my top pizza joints.

I've been a customer of this place for years and just had a shockingly bad experience this past weekend. I placed a pickup order for a whole pizza about 2 hours in advance (as I have always done). Except this time when I took the pizza home and finally got around to eating it, it was burnt beyond belief. In all my times ordering from here it was never burnt like this. I called the next morning (as they were closed when I was going to call the night of) and was met with a very strange phone call. The man on the phone told me they couldn't process a refund as their policy requires it to be day of? Which isn't listed anywhere on the website when you place a pickup order. Also he kept saying they needed proof it was burnt. When I told him have the photos and would be willing to send them somewhere he said "there was no need to do that"??? So I guess I'll just post them here then. Really disappointed I've been such a longtime customer here and I had to flush 25 bucks down the drain for an inedible pizza because their customer service has no intention of fixing their mistakes.

For 12 years this has been my go to pizza place. The goat cheese pesto is my favorite, but you can't go wrong. I have never had a bad experience in over a decade. Much love!

Good pizza is worth waiting for, and you can never go wrong with Hot Mama's. I have been coming here for the $4 slices for years and they always hit the spot. I try to find out which pizzas just came out of the oven and then that's how I choose my slice. My personal favorites are for sure the Hawaiian and the Mamacita though. I have also ordered whole pizzas from them and not only are the prices amazing ($18-$25 typically), but it's the absolute freshest you can get , and they're huge and do not skimp on the toppings. Definitely the best deal in town for a whole pizza. P.S. their pick up times are very accurate, do not come earlier or you will have to stand and wait for a bit. The workers are always super nice and hard working, especially when the line goes down the block! This is a grab and go spot, there are 2 picnic tables and 2 or 3 small bistro tables out front for you to take your slice and eat. Very casual no frills kind of place.

Quick service, hole in the wall (or in this case literally just an order window), pizza by the slice. It was fine. Even bad pizza is still pizza. Other quick serve places at least toss the window slices in the oven to crisp it up a little for you, but not the case here. If you're hungry and just want a quick $5 bite go for it, if not you're better off somewhere else.

In the past 20 years I have eaten at just about every pizzeria in the PNW. Without a doubt, the BEST PIZZA in all of Seattle is Hot Mama's. Why? 1. PERFECT BALANCE - the crust is not too think or thin, crispy on the bottom, chewy not soggy in the middle, with the right amount of fresh baked blistering on the edges. The sauce is fresh and flavorful, not dull, with the right amount of herbs and acidity. The mozzarella cheese is generous with a smooth and salty flavor, not overly greasy. The marriage of flavors and textures come together to make a perfectly balanced slice of pizza. 2. VARIETY - Some pizzerias have one or two signatures they do well and the rest of the menu is mediocre. Not here. Hot Mama's has a large variety of slices and they do ALL of them extremely well. I often will grab an extra slice just because something caught my eye while waiting in line. The toppings are fresh and perfectly portioned, not too skimpy or overpowering. You taste the pizza AND the toppings. 3. CONSISTENCY - When a craving for a genuinely good slice of pizza hits--not just generic chain pizza--Hot Mama's has completely mastered consistency. I have NEVER once had a bad slice from here; it's reliable and always satisfying. 4. COST - There is no shortage of trendy pizzerias in Seattle. Some are charging laughably ridiculously prices for a slice. Hot Mama's has a far superior pizza for less than half the price of most of them. 5. STAFF - Hot Mama's staff is friendly, helpful, and fast. Even on busy days, I have always been treated well and had a positive experience. Hot Mama's is my benchmark for consistently good pizza. Every time I try a new pizzeria, I find myself comparing it to the standard Hot Mama's has set. They are, without a doubt, the best.

A quick and easy place to get a delicious pizza! Nice staff as well! There are tables to sit and eat your pizza outdoors.

It's an intuitional place for me to go for a great pizza. I don't know how many countless time I had spend time in line, money, and slices/whole pie here for the pizza when I lived here for over a decade. It's a to go pizza only. Plenty of choices or make your own pizza. Service can be great, good, okey or suck...depending on whom you're encountered and the time of day. Quality, not the best but well combined and thin crust and crispy when it just came out of the oven - it's even better when it cold, I don't know why but for this particular it's great here. I alway stop by for a slice or two whenever I'm in Seattle, even I'm not hungry. Great memories here since it's my "a must" pit stop after clubbing and late night bars run.

Quick window service and in a cozy corner. They don't always have all the options on the menu made -- something to note when ordering. Chefs choice: tomato juicy and bright, not soggy, 9/10 Pesto: cheese is a little squeaky but bold pesto flavor, 7/10

Absolutely Delicious Pizza & Great Service! We called in our order, and the person who answered the phone was incredibly kind and helpful. When we arrived, there was a line at the window, but he let us know we could skip it since we had called ahead-and they helped us right away. The pizza was massive and seriously delicious-plus, it was only around $22, which felt like a total steal. We'll definitely be back next time were in Seattle!

We had a taste for pizza, and this spot was right near our hotel. I'm sure we were very clearly tourists as we tried to figure out how to get into the restaurant. Spoiler alert, Hot Mama's is window service only. Despite being a tiny joint, Hot Mama's had a good variety of pizza available. Between the two of us, we opted for pepperoni, sausage, pesto (green pizza), and cheese slices. The pricing was super reasonable and the pizza was delicious. I'm sure we were annoying given that we didn't know how this spot operated, but the cashier/pizza plate-r was very nice and helped us make our decisions. This was a great experience and we wouldn't hesitate to return to Hot Mama's in the future!

Small pizza spot where you can grab just a slice. There was a bit of a line, so you know it's gotta be good! I got the bbq chicken, and pesto slice. About $4 each. Big slices great value for the cost. Super tasty and fresh. The crust was thin and flaky. Best crust I've had in a loooong time. My husband loved it and he doesn't even like pizza. Employee was super friendly and quick getting through the line. There's even a few tables to sit and enjoy. 10/10 recommend!

Solid NY style thin slice, dough was crunchy but not as flavorful as others, standard cheese slice was good. Parking was easy.

Good service, nice historic feel to the place, easy to order at the window. Unfortunately, pizza was not good. Cardboard like crust. We wanted a quick slice and it got the job done, but crust could be so much better.

Yummy yummy pie with excellent service. Outside seating to enjoy the food and fresh air. Highly recommend if you are craving fast pizza.

We thought the pizza here was good. However, we ordered a whole pie and it took them an HOUR (maybe even a bit longer) before they got it out to us. If you want a whole pie, call ahead and wait for it at home because they are not timely at all. If you get a slice, you shouldn't have an issue. There is no indoor seating space, it's mainly a pick-up window. They have a few tables outside. We sat at one and it was disgusting. They don't get cleaned, it's obvious. The first table we sat at had some slime on it. We moved to a different table that was also not the cleanest. But, we had already waited an hour plus for our food and we were starving.

The older Asian lady was so rude!!!! I just wanted a couple slices and she acted like it was such an inconvenience to answer some questions about their flavors, like do your job pizza lady. Then she basically tossed my box at me and was already back behind the counter finishing up her lame story to her other coworker before I could even pay. Worst customer service I've had in awhile and it's a shame bc I had a good experience here before but this one lady is rude asf

I honestly think if you're looking for some NY type pizza, you need to come here. Yes you're paying $20 for a pizza but honestly it's better than a lot of the other places I've been to in Seattle. They have pizza by the slice. No dining inside but some tables outside. But good take away pizza!

Aimlessly wandering through downtown Seattle, I ended up in Seattles version of Capitol Hill. I noticed what appeared to be a walk up pizza joint and did a quick search on Yelp....I saw reviews such as $4 a slice and said...yup let's get it. There were roughly 5 options to choose from at the time but it was something about this pesto pizza in the far left that I had to try...I asked if the pizza needed warming and the gentleman stated "it's still pretty hot"...enough said...no warming needed, perfect temp, and great taste. I'd certainly return and strongly recommend. There is seating on the side of the establishment...it's simply a dice pizza joint. Service was quick and easy...you are in and out very quickly. Give it a go if you are near and around Capitol Hill

Slowest service - one slice takes 5 minutes, imagine that in line with ten people... solid pizza, lackadaisical attitude

Pretty mediocre pizza, but nice to be able to grab pizza by the slice. Very nice service people. No place to sit, just a pick up window, FYI.

Food: We got cheese and 2 pepperoni slices. The pizza was good and the slice size was large (think NY style) with good crust. Is it my favorite pizza in the whole area? No. But it's open late and sells by the slice and is pretty good and fresh despite that. Service: The ordering was a bit confusing because you walk up to the window to order but there's not a clear Line Starts Here spot. It was a minor hiccup but we had lines going on both sides of the window at one point and had to go to the back of the other line when they realized. Servers were speedy, though not particularly friendly or rude. Just serving pizza efficiently. Ambiance: This is take out only - you order from the window and pick up at the window. There's no inside. There's no outside tables, except sometimes during the day in the summer. By night, just a pizza window - which is exactly what we were looking for on our way home.

Pick up window at Hot mama's pizza, I love this vibe. Hot mama's pizza slice is $4 & their large slices. Other places I've tried run about 5-6 bucks per slice. I just moved to Seattle and it's been a struggle finding good pizza + a good price point. I enjoy New York style pizza and this is almost right up there. Hot mama's top 5 on my pizza list.

Hot Mama's Pizza is a favorite spot of mine in Capitol Hill. Whether it's 5 PM and you in need a pre-dinner bite, or it's 11 PM and you've had several drinks, this always hits the spot. The pizza is a great price, which an incredibly fluffy yet crispy crust. I love their selection of pizzas, and look forward to trying some other varieties. Definitely a must-try if you're in Capitol Hill!

Worst customer service I've ever received. The cashier was rude and defensive when I was asking why I can't add onion to my slice of cheese pizza. The cashier literally tried to state it would be a health code violation for me to have a side of onions. The cashier then refused to allow follow-up questions. Appalling.

Food: 3.5/5 | Service: 4/5 | Experience: 3.5/5 This is a really quick grab and go place. You order at a window. There's 1 or 2 tables on the sidewalk to sit at. I went on a Saturday afternoon. They were out of several slices that I wanted. I settled with a pepperoni and a pesto slice. The slices are decently-sized, but the pepperoni one was swimming in grease. Taste was as expected.

This is the best pizza I ever tried in Seattle the crust and fresh taste ingredients. Definitely coming back to try the other pizzas .

I seen a cockroach running by the Pizza case while I was ordering. I left after the roach scared me plus the worker jumped at me . 14 years coming here. No more ! Stay away if you know what s healthy for you

I am from Chicago, and feel that I know good pizza. Yeah, Lou Malnatti's, Pizzeria Uno, etc are great for deep dish. When I crave regular or thin, and happen to be in Seattle, this is the absolute best. It is my first stop when I arrive. It is reasonably priced, amazing pizza, and I have never had a complaint w/ customer service (as I read in some negative reviews). FCS, it's a pick-up window--how much of an issue can you have with service?? Anyway...great pizza!!

I can always count on them to deliver our pizzas on time - hot and delicious! They offer a great variety.

Pretty small slice. But hits the spot in the late night, after a drink or two. Outside seating only. Thicker crust than NY pizza and because it sits in the window, not as hot and toasted.

We're visiting and came across this pizza place and let me tell you, the pesto pizza is amazing! So delicious I had to come back another day for seconds! We had the pepperoni, bbq chicken and a mushroom with peppers. The crust is a thin type but perfection! Service was sweet and welcoming! Definitely a must visit!

Chefs choice pizza was so good! It's a pizza with cheese, tomato, basil, and mushroom. I felt like the amount of basil on the pizza was perfect. The crust was crisp and had a nice wood fired texture to it. 4 stars because the pizza was cold, still really good though.

Frequently get pizza by the slice here. But recently ordered a full pizza and was very impressed. Best price in the area for classic NY style pizza.

Guy working the counter-such an asshole. No hell0, no thank you, plain rude. I regret leaving him a tip when tipping shouldn't be an option there it's just like ordering from McDonald's when it comes to service but without the technology.

hot mama's is a mom 'n' pop esque shop in the cap hill area. me and my friend were originally going somewhere else but decided to come here instead. i think there was seating pre-covid, but now customers have to order outside at the window. i originally wanted to try the house vegi and garlic chicken pizzas but both were already out which was dissapointing. instead i got the mama's choice and sausage. i think it could've had a lot more toppings, and it seemed a bit skimpy for the price i paid (~$9). it was warmed up which made it taste nice and fresh, but i didn't find the crust to be too special compared to other pizzerias ive been to. it was a sturdy crust and didn't have much flimsiness to it, and the slices were also really big. i think it's a good late night spot when you're craving something greasy but i personally wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

It's not bad. Great to go late night to get a slice for the walk home. The outdoor seating needs work.

you order through a window & service is super quick! - sausage - mamacita - canadian bacon

I went here on Wednesday evening and ordered a whole pizza, it took 30 mins for it to be ready and upon arrival it was still not ready and I had to wait an extra 5-10 mins, not even including the amount of time I had to wait in line to get to the counter to tell them my order. The pizza was very average, a bit pricey, and very average, nothing exciting or very flavorful, it was okay, probably will only come back if I have to.

I came here on random weekday after a no-so-great day and this pizza really hit the spot. It's no NY pizza by any means but it was sure close! The people who worked there were super nice and the food came out pretty quickly.

Great place to walk up and grab a slice. Sure you can get a whole pizza but why wait to take home when you can just enjoy a slice right there. The pizza crust has a nice crisp to it and it's the right level of thin and thick.

If you're a texture type of person then you'll love this place. The crust is probably the best in Seattle for NY style pizza. It's crispy but not flaky. This was the biggest and most pleasant surprise when I bit into it. However, if flavor and taste is important then this pizza really falls flat. I had a slice of pesto and a slice of tomato basil. Neither had any flavor and was bland. This place has the potential to be the best pizza in Seattle (NY style) if they used better ingredients and focused a bit more on following through with flavor. So close.

Dank slice good price. Lots of creative toppings. Walk up window in a convenient, Capitol Hill location.

Best in the area, and yet!!!!! Their combo pizza had very little on it - I was a little confused, but it was yummy nonetheless. Ordered delivery, it arrived hot and steamy! All in all, good pizza, would go back, would recommend, but probably not the best you'll ever have

Ordered this pizza while visiting Seattle and had it delivered. Delivery driver brought us paper plates, which was appreciated since we were in a hotel. The pizza was really good! Great chewy crust, great sauce and generous toppings! If I lived here, this would be on my regular rotation.

Hot Mama's pizza is the best pizza I have ever had!!!! I've tried the pineapple and Canadian bacon which is my favorite and it's the best one in Seattle! I can't believe how good it is!!!! When you order one the people are so helpful and friendly! When they deliver the pizza they are right on time and such nice guys. You will never be disappointed!! Try it and you will be very very happy!!

Great spot to stop for an individual slice or two, but don't bother ordering online for whole one. The line gets huge (with good reason) and their pick up is in the same line as the order, and don't keep to estimated completion time very well. All that said, it was good pizza. We had a 3 star experience, but it's great pizza, awesome spot to stop with a late night hankering for some za.

The best pizza place ever. A classic. Grew up eating it, every time I come to Capital Hill I have to grab some. Recommend the green pizza (pesto).

My beloved go to spot, eat here all the time. Great pizza for the price and they usually try a couple new pizzas out, I liked the chicken tikka masala pizza they had.

Delicious pizza and great quality and quantity for the price! We had this twice (would have been three times) during our 4 day stay in Seattle. Staff was great and friendly as well. We felt horrible for the gentleman that was hurting (back injury I found out) which is why they closed early one night we planned to get another pie. They were willing to recommend Big Mario's which we had but doesn't compare! It was nice to see that their employees come first, and back injuries are no joke. Would def come back if we are ever in the area! I hope he is doing better!

5 stars for my favorite pizza in Seattle. Having said that, I hope they read reviews because the crust on my last visit was not good. It was...bready. I'm hoping it was an off night, perhaps a new Pizzaiolo not yet familiar with how things are done. Over the years this place has been superlative and I'd gladly sacrifice the requisite number of goats to the pizza gods for a slice of Hot Mama's.

Have been waiting to try this place. Should have come here sooner. Parking is not easily available. Not very big fancy menu. But tried two items and they were just yum. They have few sitting tables outside. Had their:- Green Pizza Slice- Which is the best pesto pizza that I have ever tried. Cheese Pizza Slice- Nice one Liked the green Pizza Slice better than the Cheese one. Decent prize for single slices. Will be back for that yummy pesto pizza.