Pizza By Ruffin

👌🏽 I popped into Ruffin's to try their pizza at lunchtime, and found the food and service a solid 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️. There was a short line and plenty of pizza options available. Slices ranged from $4 - $8 per slice. I opted for 2 vegan slices (@ $4 each) for takeout. I got them home and proceeded to toast them in the toaster oven. The crust is crispy and somewhat fluffy (almost like a focaccia) and the toppings were savory and plentiful (tomato sauce, olives and onions. No cheese b/c vegan). That said, the pizza tasted old though the owner said the pizzas are made fresh each day. Maybe my slices were an anomaly. The crust was tough to chew into and the tomato sauce had that dried out appearance like it'd been sitting out for awhile. The green olives appeared to have been added after cooking which was fine but I love toasted olives. The slices also aren't huge so paying $8 for a slice seemed expensive, IMHO (see photo with ruler for measurement) so I'm glad I only paid $4 for my vegan slice. Will I return? Not likely, as I think there's a lot of other great pizza places in Seattle with better prices and fresher-tasting pizza. In response to the owners comments: Thank you for the explanation. It’s appreciated. I’m glad to hear that the pizza is made fresh daily. Though it did not taste like it, I have amended my comment. Unfortunately, I did not think it was a 5-star pizza. Service was 3 stars (not bad, not great. Average.). It could have been bumped up, perhaps, if someone had asked if I needed my slices toasted onsite. The lunch “rush” was small only 4 people in line. Not too crazy busy. To be clear, the pizza is not bad; nor was the service. To me, it was average hence the 3-star rating. I’m happy to hear they donate unsold pizza and support the community; that’s not unique, many places do (especially here) and that’s a good thing. 👍🏽👏🏽

So glad we finally got to check out Pizza by Ruffin after having it on the list for a long time! The slices are Roman-style and range around $7 each. Two slices were plenty for me for lunch. The flavors were great and crust was perfect. I really enjoyed the brisket pizza. Get there early because they tend to sell out. We’ll definitely be back.

What a good place to get pizza around SLU. Now I wasn’t a huge fan of the pepperoni, tasted like something from Whole Foods. Now their cloud 9 was a cool new unique flavor and taste. Bread was okay, topping was great. Not sure if I’d come back though.

Finally found my way here on a slow Monday around 1 pm! Ordered 2 slices to go, the Akomfem and the Jerk while having a pleasant conversation with one of the owners. Both slices were DELICIOUS, very tasty toppings that paired well together and the crust was nice and crispy! Highly recommended if you're ever in the South Lake Union area for great quality pizza!

The best pizza in town! Real Chicago-style pizza. Even the presentation takes me back. Crisp, crunchy tall crust with truly tasty toppings. I had a pepperoni with jalapenos slice - perfect combo.

We ordered catering for an office event through Ruffin. Need to order 48 hours ahead of time so they can start extra dough - pretty easy requirement given the size of the event. We ordered 3 pizzas with 5 topping styles amongst them. They were ready on time, delicious, and paired with plenty of plates and cutlery to satisfy our party. Great experience and we plan on doing it again in the future. The pizza is fantastic!

We randomly popped by this pizza shop, and we're glad we did. The couple running the shop we're delightful and very friendly. We ordered two slices of pepperoni, added some green chilies, and it was fantastic. I would recommend this little shop to anyone!

Fun flavors and plenty of options. Easy, fast service for a large group. We even had someone in our group who claimed they didn't like pizza - and even they thought the food was delicious. Perfectly crispy bottom, fluffy crust, delicious toppings! Will definitely be catering with them again soon!

There is literally no better feeling than patronizing a business owned and run by great people, making a great product. I first met the couple behind this when they were doing a catfish pop up in Ballard (also fantastic). I tried three different slices, gumbo, spicy pepperoni with jalapeños, and mushroom & pepperoni, all of them were outstanding. Since I rarely am able to offer anything novel in my reviews I'm going to give you my pro tip for reheating this pizza at home. Place the pizza in a non stick skillet and heat on medium high heat for about 6-7 minutes to crisp up the crust. Add a few drops of water on either side of your slice, cover with a lid or aluminum foil and allow the steam to heat the toppings, about 45 seconds. You will thank me when you try the first bite.

Delicious place to grab a casual slice. I was greeted by the owners, and the ambiance and service was really friendly and a step above the usual de-personalized experience you get from a lot of SLU restaurants and fast casual places in the neighborhood. The Jamaican curry mushroom slice was delicious and had a great texture with the foccacia-like bread and crispy crust. They toast the slices for you, and the price is so affordable for a large slice and was enough for my lunch. I definitely recommend checking out, even if not in the neighborhood. This is a no-brainer to check out for lunch too, if you work in the area!

What a good place to get pizza around SLU. Now I wasn't a huge fan of the pepperoni, tasted like something from Whole Foods. Now their cloud 9 was a cool new unique flavor and taste. Bread was okay, topping was great. Not sure if I'd come back though.

The food is excellent. Lots of varieties of pizza. Really enjoyed the style and crust. I tried the Chicago and Spicy Pepperoni and enjoyed both slices. The staff were friendly and helpful and you could see they were passionate about the product. The restaurant its self was very casual and small but a few seats were available. Main issue was that it was a bit expensive for a slice.

Finally got to pop in and try this spot! Delicious pizza, friendly service, and nice ambiance! Make sure to come early because things run out pretty fast! My husband and I came around 2pm and some of their pizzas were already sold out for the day! We got the doro pizza and the potato pizza and both were tasty! Huge fan of their crust and prices seemed reasonable.

I'm not a fan of food halls. The vendor spaces are small and the customer service can be non-existant. I started at Bleuwiches but trying to navigate the QR code and not being able to physically see what I was going to eat made me leave. I went to Pizza by Ruffin and was ogling the options when a couple very rudely said, ' Excuse me '. I move aside so that they could accompany one of the high top tables. While making room for the royals, I noticed that there was a vegan option. Matter of fact, the vegan option was one of the few left after a busy lunch rush. One of the servers was busy making pizzas and proclaimed that there Roma pizzas would be ready in 10-15 mins. Speaking of the pizzas at Ruffin, these pizzas have the distinct look of aroma style. Rectangular in shape with a crunchy crust but fluffy dough and toppings. The vegan option had potatoes and olives. I quickly ordered two slices before the royals made me move out of their way. My name was called and I picked up my order and was offered some crushed peppers in a small plastic container. Pro Tip: Make sure to get the peppers as they were outstanding. I found a place to eat and ate my slices. They were hot, tasty, and the peppers were perfect addition. In summary, I enjoyed my vegan pizza especially with the cold and damp rain outside. Thanks Pizza by Ruffin

So happy this place came to SLU! They specialize in Roman slices which are very filling and flavorful. I love the unique toppings like the "Fun Guy" pizza which has mushrooms and Jamaican curry sauce. You get your pizza fast after ordering and the couple who started the pizzeria, named Isaiah and Colleen, and are there everyday are so friendly. It's a small place with few tables but it's located in the Fairview Market Hall so plenty of places to go eat your pizza nearby. Highly recommend trying them out.

After my eye exam at Urban Optix, I got lunch (and took some to go) at Pizza By Ruffin, which is owned and operated by a very friendly couple (Isaiah and Colleen). They specialize in rectangular-shaped Roman Style Slices. The dough is lovingly made each day by Isaiah. It is more of the consistency of focaccia which I thought was a nice change from most pizza places in Seattle. There, I had a root beer and slice of Colleen's fave Vegan option that is composed of olives and potatoes on red sauce. I got the following slices to go: Potato Market (Potatoes, Cheddar, Chives), A Fun Guy (Mushrooms, Jamaican Curry), The Pep (Pepperoni, Red Sauce), and Mary's Lamb (Spicy Lamb, Cilantro, Onion). If possible, eat your slices there. It loses the amazing crunch on the crust when left steaming in the box when taken to go. Today was my first time eating here. I look forward to coming back again soon. You should, too, and please continue to support small business!!!

Such good pizza! Tried their 8" bbq pork. It was so good! The crust is thick so it goes a long way because they are generous with toppings! Isaiah and Colleen are super sweet too!

Super tasty pizza and I simply could resist it when I walked by! I also met the owner (Ruffin) and he's really chill/friendly. Would recommend and return.

Good Roman style pizza (thinner focaccia style). Good number of options. We tried the gluten free, and it was just ok, buffalo and lamb slices were good (definitely meat forward on flavor)

Simply the best pizza in town! Even better people. Love the space and it's a great addition to the SLU neighborhood.

I reached out to Pizza by Ruffin after finding out they are a black & veteran owned business in Seattle to cater an event to engage the veteran community/partner for job searches. They were extremely helpful throughout the process and we were able to feed about 75 people some amazing pizza and salad! Hats off to this amazing couple. Highly recommend!

I absolutely love this place. I eat here every Friday and every single slice I've tried has been amazing. The Doro, the chorizo one, the mushroom one, the potato one, the beet one, all the chicken ones... seriously awesome. One of the best pizza crusts I've ever had. Yum!

The rotating pizza options keep this place interesting, and every week I struggle to decide which to try. Creative flavors, ultra fresh and local ingredients, and a super nice duo that run the place. I work in the building so I get to enjoy Pizza by Ruffin quite a bit - highly recommend!