Tommie's Pizza

No no no no nooooo! I'm new to the area and wanted NYC pizza so opened up Google maps and found this place. They advertised pizza by the slice, in there overview they say they sell NYC style pizza and considering all the good reviews, I decided to come here. Major mistake! You want the real pepperoni that REAL pizzerias use, the kind that cups up when baked, this place doesnt have it. They use the cheap Little Caesers kind. You want a simple beautiful authentic pizza sauce made with San Marzano or Alta Cucina tomatoes, this place doesnt have that either. Its tomato paste based. The cheese is cheap trash with very little of it, same with the sauce (it was so light it baked off in the oven). To sum it up, I was extremely disappointed and will never be back. Very cheap low quality food that is overpriced. What are all these reviewers thinking??! If you want authentic NYC pizza, DO NOT come here!

Hey Tommie! Thanks for the best taco pizza and these Selby wings are the bomb!! By the slice or by the New York pie! Lots of specialty choices of pizza, lunch specials and get your fingers dirty wings!! New spot for me and I can't wait to try something else! Carrot cake for dessert and that's Tommie's! You are genius with a crust and a fresh tasting, zesty sauce. Thanks for 7 years of great food! Stop in all!

I ordered a large 3 meat pizza! It was soooo good! The crust was perfectly crunchy but somehow the pizza was soft. You can tell a lot of love and care goes into the crafting of each pizza. The quality has always been consistent and the customer service is A1. I will definitely be back!!

I ordered a large pepperoni pizza. Spent $36.27 with delivery, and honestly, it was mid at best. Everything about it could use some work. The dough tries to mimic New York style, but it lacks that fresh, airy texture you expect from a real NYC pie. The sauce tasted more like straight tomato paste, which no true New York slice would ever use. The cheese had a waxy feel, and while the pepperoni was decent, it wasn’t top-shelf quality either. It feels like too many spots in the Twin Cities get away with serving mid food and calling it “authentic.” If you’re looking for genuinely good pizza, Tonos, Punch, and Dark Horse are solid choices, fresh, flavorful, and consistently good without overcharging. There might be others out there, but these three are easy wins every time.

Ordered delivery, cheese pizza and jerk wings. The pizza was very good, as a native New Yorker the pizza reminded me of NY style. The wings were also very good, I am critical when it comes to wings and these were some of the best I've had in awhile. The wings were seasoned and cooked perfectly and they were a good size as well. I would definitely recommend this place and I plan to go back!

Went in to grab a slice. My mom got the buffalo wings. Both were amazing!! Not sure if it was the owner who attended us, but he was friendly. For sure want to come back to order more pizza with the whole family.

Great pizza, got the Tommie. New York style pizza. The grilled wings, The Selby, were fantastic. The people there were so accommodating. We had a long wait for our food and wanted to comp our pizza. We were not in any hurry, so it wasn't even an issue. Enjoyed sitting by the window people watching. Highly recommend.

Was our first time here, and the pizza and wings were both absolutely amazing! Highly recommend this place!

Amazing business great staff/owners Clean best pizza in wings in MN This place does not disappoint I will only order pizza & wings from here!!!

Good thin slice pizza, crust is good More sauce would be great Waiting time is longer even for a slice of pizza, would recommend ordering AHEAD of time

The best pizza. very nice owners and stuffs. I LOVE THE TOMMIE SPECIAL. Highly recommended

A great place to shop local! Tiny interior, large flavor and even better service. Popped in on a Sunday evening to grab two slices of cheese pizza and was greeted right away. A note for those hoping to get a slice quickly - compare the process to waiting on a normal pizza because it's all made in house and warmed to perfection. I wasn't in a rush so this didn't bother me and I also saw some other reviews pointed this out too. I'll totally be returning and hope to dine in as the high top bar by the windows gives an excellent view of Selby and truly glows over the holiday months with all the twinkle lights. Thank you!

I came here because we had really limited time and just needed to grab a slice and run. Tommies serves pizza by the slice, in addition to full size pizzas and wings. I didn't have the wings but I smelled them while I was waiting and the wings smelled incredible. I'm not a wing person and I was tempted. The pizza was fine- but I didn't really get to eat it because it took too long. They don't have pizza slices at the ready, they appear to make your slice custom. You can add a few toppings but don't expect it to be a quick grab and go slice. This is a perfect place for the solo diner who dreams of ordering the perfect slice with all your fave toppings. However, it is not the spot for the hangry chick who is perpetually late, freaking out and ends up only getting 3 bites before she flies to the next thing. I'll probably try Tommies again, but not when I'm starving and in a hurry- although that's like a lightening striking.

I'm pretty sure the food was good when it was first delivered. Unfortunately, the delivery person messed it up. On a nice brisk, winter night (about 5 degrees!) they dropped the pizza at the front door and didn't bother knock, ring the bell, text or log the delivery in their app. I was monitoring the delivery progress and the delivery time kept getting pushed out until finally I watched it push out, refresh, and tell me it had been delivered 15 minutes earlier. This totally isn't Tommie's fault - tried looking for a way to ding the delivery service. So...when looking at the stars I gave, please remember this includes the chow sitting outside in 5 degree winter weather for 15 minutes.

Tommie's pizza was delicious!!! So were the wings!!! We had cheese pizza and selby wings, and returned the following day for pizza and wings (split selby & BBQ). Next time we're in the Twin Cities, we'll definite eat at Tommie's, rated the Best Pizza in the Twin Cities, by our daughter who KNOWS pizza. We agree!

The service was great, Ambiance was a good pizza place without arcade games. Got a Medium pizza and Selby Wings, which were good without sauce, came back the next day for more pizza and barbecue wings. The food was also super flavorful.

Pepperoni pizza is to die for, they put oregano, which makes it taste AMAZING! I love this place, clean, great service, and delicious food. All around a great place!

I can't comment on the quality of their food, so maybe if you went in to the storefront you'd have a different experience. But therein lies the problem. I tried to order from delivery from their website, but it only let me add three toppings to a pizza. Since we wanted more than that, I called the store to place a delivery order with them directly. I explained what was going on to the kind woman who answered (after about four attempts to get a call through). She told me to order through door dash and that it was a known issue with their web platform. I should add the additional toppings in as comments. We decided to order a couple of their speciality pizzas instead to avoid confusion and wrong charges. I placed the order about an hour before they closed, with an expected delivery time about 55 minutes later (5 minutes before they closed). The door dash driver picked up my food about 7:45, then within 5 minutes I got a call that the driver had their "engine overheat" and that our order was cancelled. It was too late for us to place a new order, and it was then 8:00 on a Sunday night so there weren't many available options where we live. The text I got from door dash also said that the restaurant cancelled the order, not door dash. This all seems very sketchy to me, especially since I tried to order from them as their own company and was redirected to door dash instead. So I have no idea if their food is good or not, but their service is certainly lacking on all fronts.

Great service and love you can get a slice without ordering an entire pie. Really good!

On my adventure to try out the best of the best NY-Style twin cities pizza spots, Tommie's has been on my list for quite awhile. In the last year, I must have driven by this place almost everyday on my way home from work (pre-COVID anyway) and said, "hey, new pizza joint, gotta try!" It's after all practically in my back yard. Well, now the word is out and after seeing so many recommendations I realized I couldn't put it off any longer--scratch that; one bite and I realize I've been depriving myself for the last year! Their popularity has increased and therefore so have take out wait times, so keep that in mind and budget a little extra time--but damn that wait is worth it. Flavorful cheese and toppings, sweet tomatoey sauce, and crispy-soft, foldable crust needs to be in your future We went with a classic pepperoni/sausage for our first rodeo and it was nothing short of comforting perfection. Pies can be ordered in up to 18" and I've heard their grilled wings are quite the contender as well. Check 'em!

Good pizza for a good price. I ordered the very veggie and it was delicious; as close to a salad as you can get for a pizza. I myself would have prolly added some more things if the option was available (prolly was under a build your own pie selection, but not as part of the pre-sets), I like some heat and could also see some meat additions working really well. Dough options might be good, too - both types of dough as well as styles (extra baked or thick/thin etc) Overall, though, good local pizza for taste and price-paid.

Selby wings are FIRE! We also had the 3 meat pizza & buffalo chicken pizza. ALL GREAT! Two thumbs up! Would have a picture, but we ate too fast

What a big disappointment! I rely on Yelp reviews to guide me to good restaurants and I am very disappointed that the reviews guided me to Tommie's. Ordered on-line for a pick up time of 5:40 (before slam time). I arrived and had to circle for a parking spot in the congested area. Ended up parking with my the back end of me vehicle slightly into an alley. Went in to pick up the order and it wasn't ready.....5 minutes they said. I consoled myself that as long as I didn't get a ticket for my marginal parking, that the benefit would be good hot pizza and wings, which I had read really good things about. After 5 or so minutes I had me food and returned to my vehicle, which hadn't been ticketed. So far, sort of so good. My house is close to Tommies, only a 4 to 5 minute drive. I returned home and sat down with my wife to enjoy food from our new found pizza joint. To my disappointment, the pizza was cold. I had to wait 5+ minutes beyond the pickup time for my order and yet the pizza was cold? Besides, the flavor was about the same as Dominoes and they had omitted the extra item I had paid for (Canadian Bacon). Secondly, their raved about wings, while good, are certainly not great. I can name at least a half dozen places in the Twin Cities that have much better wings. I have several conclusions from my experience tonight. - Maybe I caught them on an off night - Maybe the reviews are suspect and are from a bunch of friends and family - Maybe other reviewers actually like their food and don't mind mediocre service - No matter the situation, I have many good restaurants near me and I will not be returning

Finding that balance between the perfect crust and toppings may be a life-time effort, but now that I've found Tommie's Pizza on Selby I can go to the next life knowing I won't likely find it any better. Here's the thing, too: Pizza of this quality that is made by a real family (not a corporation) is gem that many in the neighborhood may not know. If you live nearby, you owe it to yourself to check it out. Even if you don't live near, you'll appreciate the crispy crust that can be reheated in a pan for extra pleasure the next morning! Yum!

Great pizza, friendly owner! I love this local pizza spot! Highly recommend, you can also get great wings!

Great family owned restaurant over there and they make pretty good pizza! I heard they have beef pepperoni. I'll try that the next time I go.

Tommie's pizza is the new black owned pizzeria in St. Paul. This is a great small business. It's a one man show with him cooking and acting as the cashier. There is a bit of a wait, but everything is made fresh and the customer service is exceptional.

Delicious New York-style pizza, but the wings were the real show stopper- honestly some of the best I've ever had. The Buffalo sauce was on point, spicy enough but not mouth-on-fire spicy, and the wings had amazing char from the grill. I was a little bummed they didn't come with blue cheese dressing, but it only took one bite to realize they didn't need it. They were that good.

We recently tried Tommie's for the first time and really enjoyed it! We got two of the Tommie's pizzas, which have mushrooms, pepperoni, sausage, and onions. The medium was really big! We got two mediums for four of us and barely touched the second pizza, they looked like larges from other places. The highlight was definitely the crust, which tastes like it is brushed with garlic butter. The texture and flavor were both really great. The overall effect was just a little dull/bland - I think the onions lacked much bite so with some chili pepper flakes or more inventive toppings, it might have been a little more impressive or popped more! Overall, really tasty and will likely try again.

Oh wow, we got the margherita pie and the aroma alone is worth getting this pizza. Huge NY style. Very fresh ingredients. The staff is always friendly and appreciative of everyones business. If you want a great slice you have to try Tommies Pizza.

Stopped in for a slice on the way to do some work things. Their curbside pickup setup is fast, clean, and I appreciate the clear care for people's health and safety in doing so. Pizza is literally my favorite food. That said, I'm a snob. I appreciated that I could get a slice of pizza with any topping for under $4. I also appreciated that lil' sprinkling of parmesan on top at the end (though my digestive system disagrees). The crust had good flavor, perhaps some garlic powder? Who knows. HOWEVER, I wish that there was more sauce - I lean on having a heavier dose of sauce on my slices otherwise it ends up tasting like cheese bread. That said, I'll definitely be back to support this black owned business. Power to the people.

I have driven past Tommie's pizza for a year now and after today I am mad at myself for not stopping sooner. We had a craving for pizza and wings. We called to order as we were driving there. It only took 15 minutes to make and pick up. The people on the phone were friendly and helpful. We got a large pepperoni pizza- when I think NY pizza this is it! The sauce, the flavor, the crust (had grill marks), Everything was delicious! Ok now I have to talk about why I gave this place 5 stars and I have two words- SELBY SAUCE! The wings are fire!(Really good) We got six buffalo and six with their signature "Selby sauce" we should have got 20! I don't care if you like wings or not- this sauce will make you a believer! A must try! And make sure you have some napkins close by OR just lick your fingers! You won't want to waste that sauce anyways!

My go-to pizza place. Not only is the location great, the pizza is always fresh and never too oily... certainly not the the big chain pizza places. Toppings are varied and delicious-- must try!

When I took my first bite of Tommies Pizza, I felt nostalgic! It tasted like the old school St. Paul parlor Pizza Papa, which I not only grew up eating in the 80s, but is my all time favorite pizza!! It tasted like Papas except it was NYC style, which I knew ahead of time so that's all good. If brother Tommie had Chicago style pizza options, I would be the happiest pizza foodie in St. Paul! As far as those wings are concerned, OMG!!! Opther mom and pop pizza parlor's might as well throw in the towel, because they are not going to make wings that match or are better than Tommie's!!! The reasons why I didn't give it 5 stars is becaise: 1. I wanted extra cheese, but it didn't seem like they did. Also I wanted buffalo wing sauce, but although it tasted good, it simply DID NOT taste like buffalo wing sauce. Otherwise Tommie's pizza is lit!!

I eat pizza like I just played a game of some sport and I'm a middle schooler in need of carbs. None of these things are true but what's real is how Tommie's Pizza is the best pizza in Saint Paul. This is a family-owned business and they are super friendly. Delicious deluxe ingredients draw you in and a masterfully yummy crust keeps you coming back. I literally hate crust. All the crust. Ever. Made. So, if you need a revelation in crust you should eat pizza here. That's it!

Once I heard there was a Black-owned pizza place that just opened up, I had to give it a try. Ordered a couple pizzas for a poker night, and we all loved it. Luckily, I had left overs for myself, so I got to enjoy it the next day too. The slices are HUGE, definitely meant to be folded. The pizza had a LOT of cheese, like one of those cartoon slices of pizza that we all wanted to try when we were little. So it looked phenomenal, and it tasted even better! I usually don't like to eat the crust on pizza, but I ate every single bite. They earned themselves a lifelong customer, and I will be definitely recommending this place to other people!

Listen!!! This pizza is delicious. We just had it for dinner. Crust was tasty and it was fresh and hot. Worth it. Thanks Tommie!!!

For classic pizzas this is now my go-to spot! The seasoning of the crust and sauce kick it up a notch from the other pizza places in town.

I just discovered this place and am so upset with myself I didn't order sooner. This has quickly become our go to pizza place. Everything about this pizza is perfect.

Really good New York style pizza. Just the right amount of toppings and cheese. Big slices so you have to fold it as you should. Also got wings which were hot off the grill and full of flavor. Highly recommend!

Tommie's got it right. Authentic New York Pizza in Minnesota, a real treat. Will be back for sure

The pizza is really good and fresh! I like the crust. The owner is always so friendly!

New family owned business in Saint Paul! Talked to the owner as he made my pizza. He uses smoked Canadian bacon that he cuts julienne for a more even spread on the Hawaiian pizza. It's delicious! He also mentioned they are soon expanding the menu to include salads and paninis. Come check it out and support this awesome new Saint Paul small business!

If you are looking for LEGIT NYC style pizza in the twin cities, this is your spot. I lived in NYC for 15 years and when I moved here I was kinda bummed. What are these square slices? What is this crust? What's going ON?? Then Tommie's opened and my pizza prayers were answered. Fantastic guy, even better pizza. Seriously order from here, you won't regret it.

Staff was great, unfortunately the food was not. I would rate their pizza as slightly below the quality of the Jacks pizza that you can pick up in the frozen grocery aisle at most stores.

Great local pizza spot. The prices and be beat! Authentic New York Style Pizza in the Twin Cities..

Pretty good pizza and Tommie is awesome. A genuine owner who cares about his product and a cool place to hang out for a quick bite.

I rarely post reviews on Yelp, but I need to give this place the credit it's due. You can tell Tommie makes this pizza from the heart, it's quality New York pizza, nothing overly fancy, just damn good pizza and wings. And he's a super friendly person. If you like New York style pizza, check this place out!

Tommie's Pizza is our new favorite neighborhood spot for a slice or take out. The pizza is New York Style, very tasty, cheesy, and made to order. The wings are impressive! I definitely recommend the Selby sauce option. Tommie is really nice, we've always had really good customer service. We are now regulars as are glad to have a good pizza spot in MacGroveland.

Really good "New York" style pizza! Try the chicken wings with Selby Sauce!! Really yummy!

I can understand the extra half hour delay, and I'll even overlook that I had to go out in the snow and walk around the corner to inform the GrubHub driver that they were on the wrong street, but when your 7-year-old is expecting half the large pizza will be pepperoni and instead we get a full-on margherita with a few pepperoni slices sprinkled on half, the evening does not end on a pleasant note. Yes, I got to have pizza delivered rather than going out on a snowy night, but I would so much rather order from a person on the phone and avoid all the mistakes that seem to always happen via GrubHub.

Great local option if you are tired of the mainstream jokers. Fresh toppings, New York style crust, great customer service!

I really love this pizza. Not sure why anyone isn't happy with it but it has always been great every time I order. The crust is perfect thickness and cooked just right. I do not feel they are overloading on the cheese and I am someone who does not want too much or extra cheese on my pizza - I often order light cheese elsewhere. Absolutely do not agree with comments About this being in line with frozen pizza-in no way, shape or form is that accurate. Ingredients are great and the sauce is a classic sauce. I've always felt that pizza luce's sauce has too much sugar and this is far more balanced/savory.

Very very tasty. Owned and staffed by a friendly dude - a one man show pizzeria, and can't not respect that. I didn't try the wings but there was another customer there who totally raved about them, and I could smell them cooking, they smelled great. Had a few slices of cheese and they were fantastic. Give this place a try.

Just at the special "Tommie's Pizza". It was very good. Already looking forward to it for lunch tomorrow.!

Ordered a one topping pizza with onions, easy cheese and buffalo wings. What arrived was a pizza loaded with cheese and hardly any topping and quality of a frozen pizza...and the wings were covered in slimy skin. Definitely not worth the price.

I have been to Tommie's Pizza many times and I think it is wonderful. Definitely my favorite pizza place in the Twin Cities. Whether I get a slice or two, or buy a whole pizza, I am always glad I came there. It's just great New York style pizza, and I recommend it to anyone. The crust, sauce, and toppings are worth coming back for. Tommie is a sweetheart and all the counter staff I have met there are very kind as well. Two things I like a lot are that Tommie Makes The Pizza (nobody else) and Tommie signs every box with Thank You! and a "T" inside a circle. Don't wait another minute - get down there today!

The food is BOMB. I know they're a pizzeria but if you go make sure you try the wings. Lots of different flavors for wings, my favorite is the Selby wings. The owner is super friendly. This place is pretty much the only reason I go to St. Paul.