Blaze has a place in the new DIY pizza trend in G'ville. It was not a trend until Dough Religion opened, but now I am looking forward to the next entry in the DIY pizza game. I love pizza, and my husband loves to mix stuff up, and then we eat it. When he mixes stuff up, he makes a huge mess that I must clean, so the concept of "build your own, DYI, Do It Yourself" pizza, and someone else cleaning up the mess, is attractive to me. Build your own pizza, is like polaroid art, it is cheep, quick, easy, and you put something of your self into it, so you feel like you are being creative within narrowly defined choices: you do not get to give input on the dough, or crafting the sauce, you do not get to even pic the style of pizza, but, if the employees work with you, you get to craft a pizza from the ingredients in front of you, the way you like it, in their style. And everyone, given that kind of superficial control, feels like Andy Warhol with a Polaroid. That is what you face with DIY pizza, and after a great experience at Dough Religion I wanted to give Blaze a chance to reply with their interpretation of the DIY pizza concept. Blaze did okay, but... Blaze has wine and beer, not a full bar like DR. I am okay with that at this level of fast food. Give me some alcohol option at this level: that is all I ask. We built a pizza at Blaze, and it came out mostly good. The downfall was the dough. They put dough in a freaky press that spins and presses it in ways that make you want to call the police. The dough is a downfall: flavor, crunchiness, yeastiness, chewiness, all of these things was off because of the way the dough was molested right before putting it in the oven. On one hand, I did not like it at all. On the other hand the dough is very thin, which I do like. Very thin dough makes a pizza that is all about the sauce and toppings. Thin dough can, CAN, also make a pizza that is a less guilty pleasure. When you are in our age, empty calories are the enemy, and a thin crust is guilt free walk on the wild side. I cannot make this call for everyone, some people buy food by the positive calorie, so many units of fuel, but for me the thinness of the crust was the crust's only redeeming value. I love a lite pizza with a very thin crust. The crust was thin but not good. It was the type of crust I like, and it was not good. You cannot make a cruse thin enough for me, and this was the thinnest of the then but the flavor, crunchiness, chewiness, yeastiness, and the general undefined pizza crustiness, it failed on all counts, and it was burnt on the edges oxidizing my body in ways I do not want it rusted. The crust was a fail. The crust failed, the topping selection was good, the employees were not as playful as the other place, but it was the middle of the day, and personalities click and do not click based on things that are not controllable, and they have a choice of sauces - that should have been in the body of the critique - and even if the employees were not as playful, they gave no push back on crazy requests for extra stuff. Blaze was okay. I do not go down Archer unless I am forced - but I like DIY pizza, and if you are already on Archer, you should give it a try. The dough and the hate crime that happens to the dough, should not be overlooked, but I am going to overlook it and give Blaze 4 stars. read more

Blaze Pizza - Dough about to be crushed. - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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It is as good as everyone says! It was my first time eating here and all i can say that the pizza and the service are AMAZING! The have a wide variety of toppings to choose from and it only takes a couple of minutes on the oven. Def coming back soon and I recommend it to anyone craving some good pizza! read more

Blaze Pizza - My pizza :) - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I took their veg out. Took the set menu without any change.Tasty thin crust pizza served right out of the oven. I don't normally like Gorgonzola but it worked very well when it's melted into this pizza. I also enjoyed the red sauce dollops. Really gave the pizza a lift. Otherwise it would have been bland. Very fast service too! read more

A haiku about blaze: My pizza was wet The portions were not enough I still ate it though read more

Quick and easy! I came in to try the gf pizza and really enjoyed it. It's a simple concept of choosing what you want in a simply "assembly line" with lots of topping options. It's definitely a student favorite and really busy on a Sunday night! The weather was beautiful so I enjoyed my pizza outside. The pizza was OK definitely not the best GF pizza but for the price and how quickly it was done, you can't beat that! read more

Dough in original crust is not bad. Turns out crispy within 90 seconds. It's light not heavy feel. You can have your pick of any toppings. I recommend the fresh mozzarella with basil and their spicy red sauce. Staff is super friendly and has a great hangout feel to the place. read more

Blaze Pizza - Party in your mouth - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Fast service, great atmosphere, and the employees always look like they're having fun. The ordering process is similar to Relish, Subway, Moe's, etc. I would normally think it's too expensive for a pizza, but I love that I get to load on the toppings. I'm pretty impressed with the variety of toppings (and the number of cheeses available). I always get the Build Your Own so I can indulge in mozzarella ovalini. It gets pretty busy and loud by the ordering station so make sure you speak up! read more

Ok am I in customer service euphoria? It's 11:30 pm and the service is beyond exceptional. Attentive and happy to make a crazy special gluten free pizza! The staff blew my mind with how they were cleaning and asking every table how it was going... outstanding! Delicious!!! read more

I ate here just this afternoon and I was just so immensely impressed! Customer service-Outstanding! First of all, EVERYBODY that was working was so extraordinarily positive and upbeat! They all were happy working there, and their happiness was infectious. In addition, somebody had gone off with my Soda, so they gave me a free one! The server, Kimmi, was such a sweetheart! She took care of my problem and was just an absolute joy to speak to, for as brief as it was. THE FOOD- I am not normally somebody that enjoys thin pizza. I enjoy some substance in the crust. I was slightly disappointed when I saw how thin it was, but then I bit into it. I honestly could have wept tears of joy as to how...PERFECT it tasted. I got the white top, but the cooks suggested I add ruggula and sea salt on it, and were they right! I will definitely go there again and again! This place is an absolute must! read more

Their crust used to be burnt at times previously but that has since resolved. My favorite topping is the whole garlic

Excellent pizza without a long wait. Significantly better than any other chain pizza place, and well worth the price.

I really love the idea of creating my own pizza with as many items as I want without the extra cost. The food items are very fresh as well as tasty and there are many items to choose from. The wood fire grill is great for cooking pizza & this location is no exception. Highly recommend if you like creating your own pizza & discovering new flavors and options on the pizza scale. read more

I'm not too big of a pizza fan, but Blaze never fails to satisfy my needs. It's basically Chipotle for pizza, and the cost of a personal pizza is the same as getting a burrito from Chipotle. (Around $7). They have a wide variety of fresh toppings for you to choose from, and you're allowed to get as many you you'd like for your personal pizza! They have various kinds of vegetables as well as different kinds of meats and cheeses. I personally love the mozzarella they have because it's always so fresh! If you're not in the mood for pizza, they have a variety of salads available for you to choose as well. This place is a nice hangout spot that I usually go to with friends. The interior is nice, clean, and modern. The staff is always so upbeat and friendly and I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

Amazing!!!! Completely customize a perfect pizza ready in 3 minutes. Great value. Best pizza in Gainesville IMO. Will be back next week. read more

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I love this place because i like my pizza loaded with toppings. I make them add almost everything and it always turns out great. The best part is they don't charge you for any extra toppings (if you take the build your own, that is) Their staff is energetic and friendly. They have roasted garlic as a topping and i personally love it. I also love their smores! Ps: this is how i build my pizza (warning : it's LOADED) : Spicy red sauce + white sauce sprinkle Moderate amount of shredded mozzarella Chicken, Italian meatballs, Italian sausage, beef, and any other meat you like Onions, bell peppers, spinach, roasted garlic,shredded garlic, olives, optional : mushrooms /pineapples A little bit red sauce on top read more

I visited this place for the first time today after a few recommendations from my friends and I wasn't disappointed. The ingredients seemed very fresh and I loved their s'mores dessert! Everyone working there was really friendly and it was a fun atmosphere. I personally prefer thick crust pizza but this was the best thin crust pizza that I've eaten. read more

Blaze lets you custom make your own personal pizza for a single price. They don't charge you extra for any toppings, except vegan cheese or gluten-free bread. I love their variety of toppings and sauces, though I do wish they offered whole grain dough. They could also offer a few more sides, like garlic knots or breadsticks. The pizzas were made very quickly and tasted great! read more

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I'd like to start off by saying i dont even have a yelp, and this dude really made my day, that i dead ass came home to the boon docks on my slow ass internet to first make a dang yelp account just so this dude (KB, i believe his name is and i hope im right) can get the recognition this dude deserves yo Sooooo let me tell y'all about my wonderful experience at blaze pizza!! My sister and I walk up in there all tired from after work, just trying to grab a quick bite and that when KB starts preparing our pizza. Side note: all the staff was wonderful and in high spirits, not just KB, but he was funny doooeee) Anyways, this dude, KB, was in a REALLY good mood and seemed more than happy to serve us and all the while he cracking funny ass jokes bruhhh. and he has way about lifting people up, like i couldnt wait to get home, but when this dude starting cracking jokes, i just wanted to hear another one haha point is, if by the next time i come in, this dude dont have a raise, bruh, if you see this, hit me up to work at footlocker. we need people like you. read more

Delicious pizza!!! This place was pretty awesome. They cook and prep the pizza in front of you in a lunch line type deal. The create you own pie was fabulous. This deal allows you to pick any toppings you want for like $8. The only thing I will state is the standard crust is super thin and flimsy, so if you're like me.. Pay the extra and get thick crust! read more

Blaze Pizza - Chicken, red spicy sauce, garlic, spinach, banana pepper, and pepperoni. Delicious. - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

It's exactly what you'd expect. But you get to be creative. USB ports galore. read more

Awesome place to eat. A little pricey , $8.25 for a personal size, but worth it. You can create your own pizza. Lots of topping choices. The roast garlic gloves are my favorite:) read more

Blaze Pizza - My create your own pizza creation :) - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

One of the best fastest easy going pizza places in Gainesville! Love it definitely going back again

Super Fun, Build Your Own Pizza Concept That Really Delivers! Park in the private lot off Archer Road. Enter the line and read the menu because you have a LOT of choices! When you approach the counter you can order a default themed pizza or create our own by selecting different crusts and sauces - they will even do half and half on sauces which is a great way to try it all. After you make the basic selections you move down the counter indicating toppings. Once you run the toppings bar, into the oven it goes and then is back out in all its awesome goodness in a super short time! Be sure to try the flavored lemonades and teas instead of a conventional soda for a unique flavor burst. Great concept, terrific pizza! read more

My daughter and I stopped in here before the lunch rush. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 was because it was our first visit and I was kind of confused by the process and the staff made zero effort to explain. I said that I didn't know how this worked and they said "what can I get for you?" I kept it simple and ordered her a plain cheese pizza and myself a salad. If I had known they had vegan options I would've certainly ordered myself a pizza as well, so I was bummed I didn't ask (my fault, not theirs). All in all, I would definitely visit again and have already located a Blaze near my home. Hoping to give 5 stars next time. read more

I ate at Blaze tonight and it never disappoints. Awesome staff, super clean and great food.

I heard about this chain for a while. I wondered when it would make its way to Florida. Luckily, my fiancee goes to school in Gville so I have an excuse to visit and eat here! Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Now, I know you're confused as to why I gave 4 stars given the full marks above. I'm a fan, but there is always room for improvement! So the place feels like a Chipotle. Perfect casual spot for college students. The a pizza is VERY reasonable. I ordered a custom pizza, drink, smore and my total was $13. When making your pizza, you have to be careful what you're adding. I ended up with a really salty pizza and it was completely my fault! The pizza takes a couple of minutes to fire up and they will heat up the smore with your pizza upon request. Even though it's not a full service restaurant, it sure felt like it! All the employees were on top of their station and even made time to walk around and chat with the patrons. Awesome job! How here comes my suggestion: bbq sauce + queso blanco. If you can add that as a pizza sauce, I will be forever yours and I will update the review to 5 stars. Keep up the good work, Blaze!!! read more

It is the chipotle of pizza! It is a great concept of being able to choose your toppings and just pointing to what you want on your pizza. It is a great place for everyone! Even your vegan gluten free friends. It is one price for all the toppings that you want to add to it. Great for bringing the kids or just hanging out with your friends because you get to personalize it however you want. Each pizza is big enough to split with your friends, or if you are feeling a little greedy, just take it home for a 2nd meal. read more

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I have been here twice and I love it. Will be back to visit them in the future. They have great customer services, and the place is always clean, and cool, and even on a bussy night they are fast, clean, and cool. Just an awesome place to sit back and relax with friends. If you want to eat inside? no problem, they have the space for you. Very spacious and the art brings the place to life too. Outside is spacious as well and clean and very tidy. read more

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I really like Blaze Pizza, the build-your-own aspect is cool. I've always had friendly service with a smile each time I've gone. The pizza cooks really quickly in the oven, so you won't have to wait longer than 5 or so minutes. read more

This place was really fun and fast! Definitely need to come back! If I ordered a pizza here I can get it in about 2-3mins which is the fastest I can say for a pizza shop! That most pizza parlors tend to take 15-25mins to make theirs. I got the unlimited toppings for my thin crusted pizza, they have three to four different sauces and I chose the spicy sauce! The toppings looked fresh and well chopped up to portion sizes. Depending on what sauce you use it can make or break a pizza so be wise and enjoy the deliciousness. I sure did! This place is fresh and is made for a college town! read more

Blaze Pizza - I got the unlimited toppings and its looks great! They have three different sauces to choose from and I chose the spicy sauce. - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Fast and great service. I love how they take your name for your order and each server uses your name when asking what'd you like on your pizza. It's the little things. Definitely try their Blood Orange Lemonade. read more

Blaze Pizza - Mmmm personalized pizza! - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Disclaimer: have only been there once. Ok my husband and I are pizza snobs and were impressed with Blaze - especially for the price. Fresh mozzarella and whatever ingredients you want. Very quick service and nice staff. read more

10/10 would bang Great pizza with lots of cheese options and meats you can add. Build your own is a must and for the price is a great serving size. Great unique pizza experience; dough religion tried to copy but we all know that blaze is OG read more

Not impressed. I used to love going to blaze Pizza for its fresh ingredients, friendly staff, and obviously the pizza. Customer service and quality has become less than satisfactory. Ordered 2 pizzas tonight and toppings were just thrown on messy, and uneven. I'm also pretty sure my Pizza wasn't in the oven long enough due to my mushrooms not being fully cooked how they should be and my chicken still cold and chewy ! Terrible flavor . I used to recommend blaze for those looking for a different experience and flavor in Gainesville, but I will no longer be returning and recommend to no one. read more

Blaze Pizza - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Such great pizza ! It's simple , make it however you want ( pick your own toppings ) and comes out quick! Great price ! Everyone's happy. Even great s'mores for a simple dessert! read more

Blaze Pizza - Split a pizza and s'mores ! - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

How is this place not a chain in every city on the US? The concept is amazing!!! Build your own pizza and get it in 180 seconds?? Brilliant! I do not live on the area but will be stopping here every time I come to it. The original dough is perfect....not too thin, just thin enough, pizza cooked perfectly and wow do they move fast! You all just got a huge fan!!! And ps....do yourself a favor and get a heated up brownie for dessert.....moist and delicious! read more

Blaze Pizza - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I had Blaze pizza for lunch last week and can't wait to go back. My pizza was fairly simple, with spicy red sauce, mozzarella cheese and Italian sausage...but holy cow was it great. It is almost like a "Subway" for pizza how you get to choose from toppings and they make the pizza right in front of you. But that would be a disservice to Blaze, because Blaze is so much better than Subway. I'm looking forward to trying other toppings on my next pizza. read more

Great service. They're quick. Place is always clean and the price is decent For one person

From entering the door to finishing up your pizza and leaving, employees are constantly making sure you are satisfied. Upon entering, someone is there to hold the door and greet you. There is a chain of enthusiastic people ready to make your pizza; from sauces, meats, veggies, you add as much as you want for one set price of $7.85 plus tax. They forgot to add an ingredient to my pizza due to the loud volume of customers, but they remade it with no problems. This is a great addition to Gainesville. Quick and hassle free artisanal pizza with a fast food price. Can't get any better than that! read more

Blaze Pizza - Build your own pizza (bottom) and red vine (top) - Salad Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Second time at Blaze... We really enjoyed it! This time we got the meat pizza and added a few things to it. They put more meat and toppings on it than they did our first time there. Definitely would recommend it!! read more