Put what customer wants on they puzzle the puzzle was dry no puzzle sauce. Disappointed my first time

I usually don't leave reviews but as a new cleveland-er from california I am being 100% honest in that this is the best pizza i've had. I had the Cacio e Pepe with pepperoni.... amazing flavor! very cheesy! crust was amazing! overall great! service was fun! the flip the pizza dough in the air which is cool! and it's nice to see the big over there and how fast the pizza comes out! cool / chill vibe great service. I am def 100% going to be going again read more

The pizza was great! The cheese was amazing and it tasted very authentic. Only drawback is that there isn't much sauce on the pizza but it was still very good! I would highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a good slice. read more

I love brick oven pizza, and I'm glad I found a good one. The pizza here is consistently good, it's perfect. If you're in to white pizza, definitely try the Pepe; even if you aren't, it's worth a try. read more

The best pizza I've had stateside. Super fun environment and great neighborhood hang. The calcio peppe pie is hard to beat.

I'm a huge fan. I've tried a few different pies so far. Cacio e Pepe is definitely my favorite. The creamy stracciatella with the garlic on that billowy soft crust is just heavenly. Citizen Pie does a great neopolitan style. The crust is pretty much perfect. My only complaint is they sometimes go a bit topping heavy on some of the specialty pizzas and it can get a bit messy with such a delicate crust. But this isn't that much of a complaint ;) The Long Island Iced Tea (for two) is my fav drink there. Served with a bottle of Coke for your own mix. A pie and a Long Island before a show at the Beachland is pretty much a perfect night out! read more

Sitting here on the park bench and enjoying a delicious pizza in a place I thought I would never venture too. Eating this beautiful pepperoni and ham pizza. I did ask for bacon and they gave me ham but I want fault them for making a mistake. My mistake was not coming here sooner! read more

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Items Selected: Margherita - Mozzarella, Basil, Crushed Tomatoes, Olive Oil Tartufo - Frozen Dark Chocolate with Rum, Amarena Cherry Soon expanding its Neapolitan concept to a second store, Citizen Pie has quickly made its name amongst Clevelanders as *the* place for artisan Pizza despite a somewhat out-of-the-way location at 15710 Waterloo Road, the limited menu in no way indicative of a lack of craftsmanship, though lessons in customer service could certainly do the youthful staff some good. Quick-fire in its concept, a single communal table and bar offered for dining in after orders are placed at the counter up front, it was to a disinterested young man that a few questions were directed before making a selection, a patron apparently seen as a distraction to conversation with his beanie-clad friends. Told that they 'don't do' water by the glass, a seat thus taken with nothing to drink, it was in brisk motions that dough was stretched, topped and placed in the oven, a few turns and twists seeing the piping-hot pie soon presented tableside with plenty of blisters and a great deal of yeastiness, the sauce pure and unsweetened with a center that was droopy but not 'wet.' Deciding to order dessert, the pre-made Tartufo tiny but rich with Cocoa and Rum, it was once again in an attempt to engage the staff that inquisition was made about the wood imparting crusts with such smoke and flexibility, the answer "I dunno man, it's a blend I guess," again making one question the team's passion, though a later message from the owner via Social Media assured me that such behavior was not what Citizen Pie stands for, and that it would be addressed. read more

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PIZZA!! Oh my goodness, if you're craving pizza and have and are an adventurous eater. I highly recommend this place. Sure, you could get a regular pizza. But, why? When you can get a Bologna pizza, or a Mushroom pizza made with truffle oil or better yet, an Anchovy pizza and all of this is on a thin pizza crust. Man, this place was off the hook. We of course went in and it was packed. Asked the lady behind the counter for her recommendations and she recommended the mushroom pizza. Which is hands down the best damn pizza I've ever put in my face. I was hesitant at first, but now? Now, I'm a true mushroom pizza lover. The mixture of mushrooms, garlic, truffle oil and fresh mozzarella was really something incredible! The special was the Bologna pizza. It wasn't my favorite. But, it was different. I really enjoyed the spicy honey drizzled on top. We took a pizza to go. It was loaded with Anchovies, olives, red sauce, fresh mozzarella, and spicy sausage. It was super tasty. Prices were a bit steep, but you get what you pair for. Beer list wasn't that great. But, I didn't go for the beer, I went for the pizza. Staff was wicked awesome and the restaurant itself was clean and welcoming. Highly recommended!! read more

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Came here for the first time and would definitely return! We ordered the Little Italy as well as the Mushroom, which was the one I preferred. Price range was around $15-16 for a 12-inch with six slices (so a little on the pricier side) but tasted great. There are about three bar tables with stools and one communal sit down table so a little on the he cozier side. What's really cool about Citizen Pie is that all the pizzas are done within about three minutes of ordering because they flash-bake at 900 degrees! read more

Citizen Pie - Pizza Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I am a huge fan of this place and hope to make it my place to stop every time I am in the area. We found them using yelp and it was well worth the detour on our tip back home. The place is small but explosive with flavor! I called ahead thinking they would be a large establishment but thankfully they are small and a neighborhood type place. Makes me wish they were in my neighborhood! The wood fired oven is fantastic and to quote and confirm, it really does only take 90-120 second to make a pie! The dough was chewy and crispy. It was delightful! They buy the highest gluten wheat flour they can and add nothing to it. Its unbleached and again its fantastic! The have a great deal of special pies and of course you can have one made to order. read more

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Solid pizza in a very small store front. The pepperoni is among the best I've ever had. The crust is unique in that it reminds me of sour dough. I really liked it. Calzone was a little heavy on the ricotta for my taste. Tight spot so plan to share space. Was still worth the 30 min drive for us. read more

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This place totally lives up to the hype. You gotta come here and try it. There isn't much to say except get in your car and come get some pizza. read more

Citizen Pie - Mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I don't know how they make their dough but their pizza crust is the best ever The toppings are excellent also Some of the best pizza outside of Italy I've had a variety of pizzas there and they're all excellent. Obviously I highly recommend it read more

On my first visit my pizza was great but very light on toppings. On my second visit today I asked for double toppings and was told that they couldn't do that. I offered to pay for two pizzas but only receive one, and was told they still would not do that. Finally I resorted to a standard pizza off the menu with double cheese. Again I was told they can't do that. At this point I was so annoyed with this guy that I left without ordering a pizza. Who refuses double cheese orders? That's not right. Now I fully understand the "communist pie" nickname. I will not be returning. read more

As you enter this pizzeria, senses awaken. Naturally fermented dough, the warmth of wood burning from a clay oven and a mural on one wall --of revolutionary types-- a riot of pattern and color. From the moment I walked though the doors, I knew I was in for a treat. Clearly, this is an operation that takes itself and its product seriously. On a recent visit, I ordered the Roman-- red sauce base with burrata, smoked mozzarella, gaeta olives and green chiles. The heat from the chiles and the saltiness of the olives balanced well with the cream of the burrata. The dough, neither overly dense or too thin was much more than a device to deliver cheese and toppings to face. While the toppings were clearly a thing of beauty, the star of the show was evident. The dough, cooked to perfection under the direction of a well practiced craftsman was unlike anything else in the city. The chew, the texture, the seasoning were all exceptional. The Vegetable Calzone, consisting of ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, roasted peppers, eggplant and gaeta olives didn't disappoint either. A pillowy pocket of creamy cheese and vegetables that were cooked properly to al dente. As I ate, a scary blissed-out expression flashed across my face. The care and precision in the making of pizza seems to be a thing of great passion shared between the owners and chef. The otherworldly results of this very focused menu of pizzas and calzones are evidence. read more

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The Roman. I CANNOT get anything else here. Which is not fair to the other pies. Thanks to the black haired female pizza artist that recommended 2 other great pizzas. One of these days I will try your recommendations. It's your fault the ROMAN is so damn good though. I heart Citizen Pie. read more

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When I want Pizza in Cleveland, This is the place I go! Everything is locally sourced and the dough is fresh daily. My go to is the Collinwood as is the location I normally go to. This location is the smaller of the two so seating is limited. I have also noticed that they do sell out fast on the weekends. read more

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OMG, Citizen Pie is the urban pizza of my dreams. For starters, l love the bomb location across the street from The Beachland Ballroom. The inside of Citizen Pie is small, but full of amazing character. The neighborhood vibe is warm and welcoming, as if everyone knows each other...and the interior is cozily decorated with fun pop art and inspiring Andy Warhol quotes. But the star of this show is their homemade dough. The dough used on their pizza is d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s. I'm not normally a fan of eating the crust on pizza, but this is hardly crust...its more like really, really good bread. The pizza also only takes 90 seconds to cook thanks to their 15,000 pound Stefano Ferrara pizza oven. This large oven, straight from Naples, cooks the pizza so speedily, that it actually takes longer to assemble the pizza with ingredients then to cook it. You can check on their website for their "dough-meter" to gage how much they have left daily, since its made fresh daily. Onto the good stuff...the Mushroom pizza and Collinwood Supreme are both worthy of six stars. The glory of the Mushroom pizza is the thick brie and bacon (that zings it with flavor), and the Collinwood achieves the most awesome balance of sweet (Italian sausage) and spicy (green chile). There's no possible way their ingredients could be fresher. For dessert, try the tartufo, a delicious combo of ice cream, rum and chocolate. Citizen Pie doesn't deliver, but I can't imagine that this shockingly authentic pizza would travel well. Once you try Citizen Pie, I doubt you'll ever go back to any other pizza. You'll lick the box clean. read more

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We've been anticipating Citizen Pie's opening and were so pleased when we visited. Friendly service. Wonderful pizza. When it comes to Neapolitan pizza, I have a hard time ordering anything other than Margherita, but we also ordered a Puttanesca, and a Spinach Pie and would order each again! The space is cozy and glowy, and a great spot to stop on a cold night. There is not a ton of seating inside, so you may have some neighbors at your table, which is great because the world needs more neighbors at tables. Can't wait to go back! read more

Citizen Pie - glowy little pizza place - Pizza Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Really great wood fire pizza. Really good. I would say best quality pizza in Cleveland! Deluxe. read more

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I live in LA, but I am a born and raised, ride or die East Side Cleveland girl. I hadn't been on Waterloo for a while because the road was a wreck. But, on a recent visit home, Yelp directed me to Citizen Pie. I loved the freshness and quick making of our pizzas. I'll definitely be back on my next trip! read more

Was desperate for a bite to eat, as every other restaurant around was closed. Thank you Citizen Pie for not failing to sooth our grumbling tummies. Conveniently across the street from the concert venue. Loved the neopolitan pie and how floppy it is. Split it with a friend and envied their half for not being in my stomach. Cheesy spinach and mushroom was delectable and so quick. read more

Great pizza - perfectly cooked crust and fresh, delicious toppings. A little on the small size - order more and be happy you did. Great drink selection as well - Shacksburg Cider for the win! read more

Citizen Pie is worth checking out! Great concept and an even better product. I stopped by citizen pie and was impressed by the vibe and even more so by my food. read more

It is REALLY hard to find a good pizza. Being extremely picky, this is one of the best pizzas I have ever had. Coming from Miami, I was worried I wouldn't be able to find anything decent. This pizza blew me away...a bit pricey but worth it. Super fresh ingredients. I had the mushroom and collinwood and both were fantastic. I will be back! read more

Very cozy small place. Pizza is AMAZING!!!! They don't do any substitutions and additions to the pies but honestly you don't need to, it's perfect the way they make it. The pie can be shared or if you are really hungry you may want one to yourself. Will be back for sure... The decor is nice... read more

Citizen Pie - So delicious...yum yum - Pizza Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Very cute spot! We definitely enjoyed the pizza here and it was delicious. Very friendly staff!

First time here and everyone was really nice! They thanked me coming in and were very cool. Great atmosphere and art inside with good music. We got 2 pizzas and they were so, so good! Awesome crust and great toppings, so fast too. As a 4 year local, I'm kicking myself for not coming in before. We'll be here often, for sure! read more

One of my favorite pizza places in Ohio. The food is amazing and the inside is super cute.

7:50 on a Friday evening. Their website advised that they still had plenty of dough. Skipped eating at home before heading to the Beachland for a show. Walk in the door and they are sweeping the floors. Dough is long gone. For crying out loud if you put a service out there make sure it works. Very disappointed and hungry. Two stars only because I've eaten there before and the pizza is decent. read more

While the pizza at this place is absolutely delicious, I'm writing to comment on a disturbing interaction my partner had with one of the staff members yesterday (a white man with blondish hair who was making the pizzas.) He went in to change the order, saying his wife asked him to change it because we have a one year old who is a picky eater. My partner was a little annoyed and that probably came off in the interaction. However, that does not in any way justify what the staff member replied, which was: "don't worry, next time Just slap her around a little." When we commented it was inappropriate and out of line he said that, the staff person said "come on man, it was just a joke." When I went in to confront him myself, he denied having said anything. Intimate partner violence kills, and it's comments like this that normalize it and perpetuate it. I'm saddened to say I won't be visiting this place again. I hope others notice this post and also make it known this kind of behavior is not okay. read more

Yum and so cute of a place . Have been at the downtown location so many times and had no idea this was so close to my work. Adorable interior and as always, super friendly staff. What can I say about the pizza? We had the collinwood and the mushroom and also a plain-- all great. It's simply fantastic and what I think is the best crust. Worth it in every way. Also, I had think they have some of the best arugula salad ever. read more

Stopped by here at random and was glad I did. This small shop makes a very good pizza in a really cool atmosphere. I stick to the basics at a new pizza joint so I decided to try the pepperoni and I definitely wasn't disappointed. The only reasons for the four and not five star review is the very limited drink menu and the fact that it is very small. Had it not been an off peak hours time, I am sure our wait would have been significantly longer. Overall, definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area. read more

Great pizza! A must stop by if you're in Collinwood area. Try the Divola...it's the best! read more

Citizen Pie - Pizza Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Delicious pizza. Fresh and perfect combination of all the ingredient. Dough is amazing too

Citizen Pie is the FASTEST pizza you'll get, and delicious, too! There's plenty of varieties to try, including red and white sauce pizza. I prefer the calzones, but during my trip here I had to ask them to reheat mine because the mozzarella wasn't even melted... calzone was lukewarm. They immediately put it back into the oven for a while, and all was good! Wine and beer options are also available here, including a good Burgkopf Pilsner. read more

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I don't know why this says it's wheelchair accessible when there are stairs to enter.

Fresh ingredients, incredible dough, friendly staff. As a New Yorker, I was wildly pleased with the experience.

My only question is Why didn't I try this place sooner? This is the best pizza in the Land to date that I've had. The crust is chewy and delicious, not too thin and not too thick. It has the perfect proportion of dough and toppings. One doesn't overwhelm each other, they are in sync. They have a great menu of red and white pizzas. I'm more of a white pizza girl with lots of cheese. I chose the Cacio E Pepe. Wow. Just Wow. Mozzarella cheese Black pepper and that stracciatella cheese, creamy and delicious. It was my first time here so I wanted to start with something basic and this pizza fit the bill. I will definitely be back to try other items. Their Mushroom pizza sounds to die for with mozzarella Brie bacon onion and truffle oil. Gosh do I love truffle oil!! This location is rather small. They have a bar countertop where you can sit and watch them make your pizza. There is s larger table that seats about 6. There are also countertops facing the road where you can sit and people watch. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was a dead street so nothing to see. Just me to sit and dwell in my delicious pizza. There are nonalcoholic and alcoholic drinks for purchase as well as desserts. I wish they offered salads or some side item as this is how I like to eat my pizza but that's just me. NBD Pizzas are on the expensive side but the quality is worth it. And you get it super quick! Like less than 5 minutes fast! I had plenty of leftovers and I dove into another slice on my long drive back home. This place is worth the drive as I have no other pizza place like this by me. I will be back. Get yourself here!! read more

Citizen Pie - Pizza Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio