Lovers Pizzeria

Had the day off work and went to go try Lovers Pizzeria that sells whole sourdough crust pizzas and reportedly sells out daily, sometimes shortly after opening. I was curious as to whether I would be a “lover,” “liker,” or “hater” of the pizza, so to say, as there has been some mixed reviews. The restaurant opens at 4pm on Thursdays through Sundays, so I ventured to the location at around 345pm, not fully knowing what to expect. There were four people in line in front of me, two of whom were repeat customers, one trying it for the first time, and the fourth affiliated with the restaurant chatting with those in line. The line had around ten people at opening and moved quickly with a steady influx of people during my time there. I placed an order to go for the poblano, vodka, garlic bread, and peach tres leches cake, which took about 15-20 minutes to make. Before going I had a piece of both the garlic bread and pablano pizza along with a bite of the tres leches cake. I brought the rest of the food home for dinner and also tried a slice of the vodka pizza. My husband warmed up a few slices of each pizza in the air fryer along with the garlic bread and really liked everything. In the end, I am a “lover” of the pablano pizza and tres leches cake and a “liker” of the vodka pizza and garlic bread. Sourdough crust can be easily overcooked, but if cooked well, like ours was, it tastes great. Definitely plan to return and try other types of pizza on the menu on a Thursday or Friday at opening, schedule permitting. Menu included in the post.

Found this place on Google's list of hidden gems for San Antonio which is an accurate description. They do New Haven style pizza and it was by far one of the best pizzas I've had. The texture and the flavor were 🤌. If you're not sure what to get the people that work there are extremely friendly and will give you good recommendations. I would go out of my way to eat here again

DO NOT LEAVE SAN ANTONIO without coming here. Hands down the best pizza in San Antonio, best pizza in Texas, and maybe the best pizza in the US. Well done crust with minimal flop, delicious fresh ingredients, and amazing taste. Didn’t even need to add anything on top. We got a margarita pizza and a poblano pizza with jalapeños. I looove margaritas and loved this one, but the poblano was actually even better. The ranch and their spicy sauce were also delicious to go with the crust. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to come back and try their other pizzas!

Probably the best pizza we have had in town. I love the quality and taste of the dough. The place opens later in the day, but be prepared to wait as they get very busy, and will run out of dough pretty fast. In addition to the pizza, you will want to try the tres leches. The flavor of the dessert changes and all that we have tried have been so good! I hope you enjoy it as much as my wife and I did!

My first time here and I was not disappointed. The hype for this place is valid and deserved. Best pizza I've had in SA! The crust was flavorful and was not soggy towards the middle. The crust held up throughout the slice. Both pizzas were incredible and you could really taste the love and skill in every bite. We also ordered the garlic bread and it was equally delicious, but just want to note that they are not garlic sticks or knots. It is cut up chunks of sourdough. We arrived an hour before they opened and a line quickly formed behind us. The staff were engaging, friendly, and worked efficiently. I will definitely be back!

Excellent thin crust pizza. Not exotic just classical, perfectly executed pizza made well with good ingredients. Crispy, charred crust. Pablano pie is especially good. Probably their most out of the box item.

Absolutely amazing. I’m from Vegas but go to San Antonio about once a month for work. It took me three times going by and having it be sold out to finally have a chance to order. Definitely didn’t disappoint. This is exactly how I like my pizza. Just the right amount of char, thinness, crisp, etc. everything was perfect. Sauce and cheese were both excellent. Better than any pizza I personally had the opportunity to try while in NYC.

Although it sells out quickly and has a very small dining space, this place has incredible pies. Dusty is a stand up guy. He and his wife take pride in their work. Be patient, its worth the wait. Next time I'll try the Poblano pie and the garlic bread.

Hands down the best pizza in San Antonio. The flavor, execution, beauty of it all was simply outstanding. I've been waiting so long to try this place and the wait was very much worth it. We came on a Friday night at 6:45 and had no problem. We grabbed an outdoor bench and waited maybe 20 mins for our pie. The Poblano Pizza was absolutely perfection. Highly recommend. Might be the best thing I've eaten all year. Soooooo gooooood!

If you are looking for convenience this is not it, but if you are willing to wait for some seriously good pizza then you will be rewarded. Lovers uses locally sourced ingredients and makes a lot of in house sauces. The pizza sauce is phenomenal and gives sweetness that goes so well with any toppings you pick. I'm so sad because every time I go the desserts are sold out, but that peanut butter tres leches thing looked amazing. The wait is usually around an hour, but they should hopefully have online ordering soon. I usually just do other stuff and they text me when it's ready. Worth the wait.

I don't think it's the best pizza in SA, but it honestly came in clooooose. I ordered two pizzas, a cheese with pepperoni pizza and the other, the tomato with pepperoni and their spicy syrup sauce. The cheese and pepperoni slices were good and the dough was slightly crispy. The pizza with the spicy syrup sauce was delicious with the exception of the dough. The acidity of the tomatoes with the sweetness and spicy of the syrup, let me tell you, put that syrup on everythinggggg!!! The only reason it was not a 10 was because the pizza was burnt, and I did not like that taste mixed in with the flavors of the toppings.

Got here early cuz we heard they sell out fast and I can see why. The pizza was so yummy and with their sour dough pizza dough gives it a wonderful taste. This business gets all their ingredients local as they even have a sign showing where they get it from. The service was great we told them we were new so they gave us the run through about the business. Since we're in spooky season they were playing Halloween which fitted well since my lil one was dressed up as a witch. My only thing was there are very little room to seat and eat so u might have to ask for it to go if you don't get a table but beside that their pizza is a 10/10

Have heard lots of great things about this pizzeria so we decided to check it out! I knew that the restaurant does get packed, so we got there around 45mins early to get in line before it opened. There were some people waiting in line as well & people continued to line up. When the restaurant opened we were greeted with the delicious smell of the pizza! The restaurant had a very cute local aspect to it. The food came out very quick & everything was delicious! The bread & garlic butter were excellent. I would get the garlic butter on the side as well to eat with the pizza crust. The pizzas were amazing!! Great flavor, the pizza had just enough crunch.

If you're up for an adventure and some seriously good pizza, this spot is worth the wait -- but ,plan ahead! We arrived 30 minutes before opening and were already halfway through a long line. Luckily, the staff made the wait more bearable with a cooler of free beer and water, plus a tray of their delicious focaccia bread to sample. Pro tip: bring lounge chairs, an umbrella, and don't come starving -- you might not eat for two hours. Once we got our food, it was easy to see why people line up. We ordered a regular cheese pizza and garlic bread, while our friends got the cheese with vodka sauce -- hands down the winner. That vodka sauce was rich, balanced, and unforgettable. The crust was perfectly crispy and the cheese blend was spot on. The garlic bread (really just focaccia with a side of garlic spread) was a little underwhelming, but still tasty. We were lucky enough to snag a table and passed the time playing games while we waited another hour for our pizza. They sold out just one hour after opening, so come early and come prepared. Despite the wait, we'll absolutely be back -- that vodka sauce alone is worth the trip.

I didn't intend to eat here, but someone I know ordered and waited the two hours for his pizza, so I took advantage of it and tried it out. The base pizza was cheese with extra toppings of pepperoni, onions and garlic. The pizza is thin crust and crispy right out of the oven. There was good ratio of sauce, cheese and toppings. The flavor was definitely there. They sell house made ranch dressing that was really good. The dessert that day was a banana split tres leches and it was to die for. I would go back just for the cake. Would I wait this long for this pizza? The answer is no. It's good pizza, but I don't have the patience to stand in line and then wait an hour or two to get my food. You really do have to stand in line before they open and be one of the first ones to order. They sell out quickly too. Parking is on site. It's nice to have that available. They have inside and outside seating.

The only downside to this place is waiting. We arrived at 3:15 today, stood in line for 20 minutes and was told the pizzas would take 50 minutes. Totally worth it though. There are about 8 tables inside, and 2 outside. People are pretty good about getting up, some take longer than others after they are finished. The poblano pizza is one of the most flavorful, unique pizzas I have ever had. You can see them hand tossing everything in the back, that's why it takes longer than the chain pizza places. The amount of car and love they put into these pies are evident though. The homemade ranch is really good too. Make sure that you get everything when you go up to order, if you aren't quick, it might be gone when you go back.

BROTHER! This place is the bees knees, foreal. I had heard many great things about it, how it's always selling out and how it's brick oven pizza, so of course, I had to try! Now I failed to upload pizza pics and only put the complimentary drink I got and a pic of the "pizza is for lovers" art outside, but don't worry I got you! The parking situation is great, lots of space, so no need to worry! Once entering, the place is super clean and staff is utterly inviting. Now, I was warned we were the last ones to order since they will be sold out after making our pizzas, so we tried to leave before the 6-8 person party behind us heard! With that being said, the wait time was 45mins-1hr, which I know may seem like crazy but understand, everything's literally made scratch and there's a ton of online orders with only a handful of staff. So please, support local and give them time, this isn't little caesars, go there if you want fast food pizza. To my final words, the pizza is spectacular, the flavors and aromas of the sauce is just letting you know how fresh everything is. There's garlic, oregano and basil tasting super "freshly picked from the backyard". The pizza is ice and thin and crispy, yes you can still fold it and enjoy it without all the toppings coming off on one bite. You get what you pay for, it's a little pricey compared to fast food places, but remember it's the quality difference. Overall, I'd say try it out if you can make it on time ;) BUT little hint, go THURSDAYS that's when they are the slowest and do NOT sell out fast. Trust me.

The pizza was really flavorful and the crust and undercarriage are cooked to perfection. You do need to plan on waiting but they have a good atmosphere.

Went in April of 2025 to the location by the Pearl and the line was around block, I got in line at noon and was first person in line. I tried the poblano, marinara, bread and got a free drink for being first in line. They also have free beer while you wait which was the best. They serve bread while you wait in the long line, I recommend bringing a foldable seat and or an umbrella and use sunscreen. Worth the wait. Very low amount of seats, if you're not able to get a seat be prepared to wait outside longer or just get it to go.

The pizza was good and tasty but the wait was ridicously long. At the time there was only 8 people sitting at the restaurant. I ordered my pizza, I do understand things can get busy with orders but waiting an hour and 45 minutes after ordering and being seated was just too long of a wait. Not cool :(

This placed open back up - new location so check their IG out! We ordered a vodka pie and added pepperoni. It was gas. Also ordered the strawberry tres leches. You guessed it - gas. The sourdough crust was one of the best parts about the pizza as you really can taste the different between a traditional crust and this one. Definitely one of the better options in SA and honestly a standout. Love that you can bring your own drink and games -- table next to us was playing uno and it was a vibe in here!

Only reason they get 5 is because the pizza was great, they are a small new business, and I'm a local. This many mistakes would normally be a 1 star place. Forgot my basil, system they made for counting inventory is incorrect, front staff makes promises and forgets, forgot my basil, skimpy on sausage and the cheese, excellent garlic flavors, excellent sauce, unburnt I imagine the crust is damn good, my pizza was overcooked and burnt black underneath and the crust, atleast they text u 10 min before its ready, waited 35 min on a Thursday, cannot make phone call orders, apparently run out of food often, forgot my basil, seriously limited ingredients list, their dessert was not tiramisu but they called it tiramisu, open at 3pm close when they run out. I'll probably never return, I need to call in orders, to wait 30-45 min because I have to drive and place order in person makes the cost of entry too high. And the pizza is definitely not good enough to account for my time. 4 stars for wasting my time.

Pizza is very very good. Crust is thin and crispy, sauce has good flavor with the right amount of citrus and saltiness. Other than the wait time, highly recommended. Order, leave to run around and come back for your pizza! There was about 6 people in line, and my order took 1:40 minutes.

I've tried to visit this place twice and both times it was a best. The first time, they had a paper plate on the door with the handwritten note saying they were going to be closed that day. The second time was a week later and I was arriving a few minutes past their posted hours to a line that was quickly growing. There was nowhere to park, however, so I decided to drive back by later on to see if parking was any better. An hour later, the line has grown and people are still outside. 30 minutes after I passed by again (now 1.5 hours after the posted opening time) and people are STILL outside. Mind you it was like 99 degrees this day. To just have people sitting outside like that and they actually stay is crazy. But it wasn't worth it to me so I ended up going to Fathead's pizza. Outside of sticking to your posted operating hours, it's equally important to realize when the space you're in is no longer working for you and that's the other problem here. The parking lot fills very quickly and then there's nowhere to really park nearby without paying or risking getting towed or ticketed.

I will need to review at another time because they are CLOSED. I guess update their our operation due to the "high demand "mentioned on their voicemail.

The pizza is great - worth the wait in line! Sauce is awesome the crust gives you that smokey flavor - i will come here again

The pizza is amazing and the place is cute. With how busy they are it would be nice if they find an easier way to place orders without having to wait because unless you live very close by you just have to hang out for 1-2 hours before you can get your food. This is not something that stops me from going back but it does stop me from being a regular.

One of the best in San Antonio... And this is coming from someone who has driven 100 miles for pizza driving from Massachusetts to Connecticut

Can't order online or by phone. Have to drive to restaurant and hope they aren't sold out of what you want.

Pizza is so good! I can't get enough! It's good that they dont use food delivery apps yet bc I would be getting it wayyyyy too often!! I'm kind of a pizza purest, don't like too many toppings, and it's always red. I tried the poblano bc I couldn't resist and omg it was sooo good! Call me converted! I've been called a pizza snob, maybe bc I'm from "the pizza capital of the world" but this pizza hits the mark, I'm obsessed!

A pleasant surprise in San Antonio. We arrived and got in line 30 mins. after they opened the door and they sold out 15 minutes later. They know how much dough they have and keep/take count as patrons get in line to determine when they sell out. So, that's your heads up. While standing in line it appears there is one person making the pizzas and one person cooking the pizzas. The two stacked ovens look really shiny and new.....maybe it's the reason why....? I saw dough trays under the prep table adjacent to where the pies where being made. I counted 20 - 30 dough trays that were visible from standing online. I would think the trays likely held dough, since we arrived 30 minutes after opening. 8 doughs per tray, you do the math. Also, consider the desserts that they must prepare. This crew is working hard. It appeared that someone's parents was helping out. One person boxing/plating pizzas and the other person distributing/serving the pizzas. A friend/hired worker taking the orders at the cash register. Everyone is kind and very hospitable. We were told it would take a hour for the pizzas to be done. We drove around...went to HEB, drove around SAC campus, and went and got nieves (Mexican ice) for 2 hours waiting to get our pizzas. The pizzas weren't done when we came back to the shop. 20 minutes later the first pizza arrived and it was a good cheese pizza. I think the best one they got. Ingredients...a good simple sauce, wonderful cheese, and alright meats, and good dough is what we are paying for. We got extra cheese on everything. The pepperoni was very greasy and didn't have a good mouth feel and the sausage looked and tasted like the processed "rabbit turd" kind you get from the chain pizzas places. The other 4 pizzas came soon after. I'm a big Neapolitan style pizza lover, especially if made in a wood fire oven and appreciate the char that is likely gonna happen to pizzas cooked in such hot ovens. Some people see char on pizzas, steaks, and other foods and they are done. My sister wasn't happy with the 4 other pizzas being charred or as she said "burnt". Some people taste that "burntness" and are unhappy. The only way to make the situation better, is to replace the pizza. At this place, replacing the pizza is possibly an issue they need to start looking at doing. However, they sell out within 45 minutes of opening the door. The person tending the oven has to do a better job on the oven. Pizzas averaging $25 each that are burnt isn't acceptable. Would I come back again, possibly. I'll accept arriving and them being sold out and having to wait 2 hours for my pizza. But burnt? Next time, I'd have to tell them about themselves....ain't nobody want no oven baked burnt pizza. Oven man tighten up your group shots.

The quality of the pizza is superb. The thin ny style crust fills what's been missing in this city for quite some time. Highly recommend the poblano and pepperoni, but all are very good. Always lovely people and space. Truly kind people behind the business.

I went when it was on Roosevelt. They did not have the prices posted back then and a pepperoni was coming out to $30+. I said crazy and walked away. Barbaros is down the Street and 50% off between certain hours. Pizza Spot on Saint Mary's Street is also cheaper. I guess this is why they moved. Also back then they had only outside seating and no parking.so you are lucky now.

Best pizza in SA. Hands down. Takes some patience but it's worth the wait. There will always be a line at opening, but go in order and come back when it's ready. With every cent spent and second waited. If someone says otherwise, they don't know pizza.

We're obsessed with this pizza! The sourdough crust is perfect and the overall flavor is amazing. One of the best pizzas we've had. Not to mentioned- tried the tres leches and it was also 10/10!!

Pizza crust was black/burnt. Pizza was extremely salty. Not worth the wait or price. I tried calling to let them know, no answer.

The service was incredible, super friendly, welcoming, and you can tell they genuinely care about their customers. Had the poblano pizza and it was easily some of the best I've had in a long time. There was a long wait, as expected since it is a popular place, but it was worth the wait.

I was hesitant to post this because I don't want people to hear about this place and make it harder for me to get this pizza. But without a doubt the best pizza in this city. I've been searching for 2 years for good pizza, and I've found a few places that were decent, but this place is LIGHTYEARS ahead of all of the other places I've tried. You can tell the quality of the cheese. The crust is perfect and has an amazing crisp to it.

It's good pizza, but salty. Crust is amazing but to have to put up with them selling out and the small restaurant I'd rather go somewhere else. It's not worth the hype imo.

I walked in 30 min after they opened and they were already sold out. They can't even produce enough dough to supply people after 30 min of opening. Tons of other great pizza places in San Antonio like Leo's hideout.

Sold out an hour after opening lol don't waste your time even driving to this dump, drove over 40 min and it's already sold out

We got there right when they opened only to find out that they were already sold out after waiting in line for over an hour. Imagine running a pizza business where you only have enough pizza for less than an hour. Go to Leo's Hideout. Dave Portnoy gave both places the same rating, and when Leo's Hideout runs out of pizza, THEY MAKE MORE. CRAZY RIGHT?

Went to Lovers to try their famous poblano pizza. Did not disappoint. Wonderful sourdough crust. Great little spot reminiscent of pizza parlors on the east coast. Loved the atmosphere. So happy to have this gem in the Monte Vista neighborhood.

Dave Portnoy gave this joint a 8.5 I gotta agree it's a mean pie! Definitely a must try in San Antonio

Top notch, quality pizza, full of flavor with just the right balance of ingredients. A whole pie fresh and hot right out of the oven is magical. You can tell the pride the owners put into every pie they make. A must try pizza joint in San Antonio.

My son and I went to have pizza because we read the reviews and decided to give it a try and it was delicious, crust was delicious and pizza was flavorful. This is a must if you're in town or just want to try something new .

Top notch pizza. The sourdough crust is fantastic, and the pizza itself belongs in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. It's BYOB and they only take cash or Venmo. Overall, some of the best pizza in the city and I highly recommend.

Amazing pizza! I am not a pizza lover but this makes me want pizza. Great job to the team here. :) crust is the best in town

Lovers Pizzeria knows how to make a dang good pizza. The crust is the perfect combination of fluffy and crunchy. The homemade ranch is also very delish. Follow them on IG to get the latest updates since they only make a certain amount of pies per day. Also, a heads up that they only accept cash or Venmo/CashApp. All pizza lovers should really take the time to check them out! The best pizza in San Antonio.

I consider myself a pizza snob...but this pizza is impressive!!! Perfect crust, the poblano pizza is to die for! And as a bonus there's a cute little stray cat that will hang out with you on the patio while you wait for your pizza! Pizza plus a pizza cat..I AM SOLD!

Best pizza in San Antonio! Amazing service and great place to eat! Loved the seating outside. We'll be back!

Hands down best pizza in all of Texas. I have gotten pizza from them about 10 times and they never miss. The ingredients they use are high quality and baked to perfection. Service is very punctual when you place your orders through text. Would highly recommend.

By far the best pizza I've ever had in San Antonio. The crust on the pizza is amazing and their pizza isn't doused in cheese like most. This is an amazing pie that has a homemade taste and their garlic bread is fantastic. Unfortunately they were out of the strawberry Italian soda, but their raspberry one ass still great nonetheless. WE WILL BE BACK!

Hands down best pizza in Texas. It might even be better than any joint in New York City!!!