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    Cowabunga

    4.3 (26 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    A wall features a neon sign that says 'COWABUNGA' with a background mural of tiger faces and abstract black lines.
    Shaan A.

    Really great pizza! Dropped in to get a takeout slice and was impressed - they heat it up really well. The service was friendly and warm. Overall the vibe of the place was super cool and retro. I will definitely go back!

    Na T.

    great staff team here, friendly & courteous. pizzas are amazing! great chewy crust, sauce is fantastic & the cheese pull cannot be denied!

    Der-lish - A pizza with a crust, cheese, leafy greens, and green sauce drizzle, served in a cardboard pizza box.
    Natasza O.

    With a name like Cowabunga, how can you go wrong? A ninja Turtle nostalgic moment, yes please! The only thing is their location.... I am currently residing in Toronto and they are all the way in Hamilton... Quite a ways to go for pizza. But not entirely impossible. When I was last in hammer town I did score a large veggie one... You know that one with the broccoli, kale and mystery spicy green sauce..oh wait it's called GG (Garlicky Greens). Yeah and I froze some... So guud!! A ate two slices on the bus back to Toronto, shared some, and froze the remainder... Mind you cold by the time I got back. None the less, tasty. My first encounter with this pizza place was through my fun hiking group. We were going on a hike in Hamilton and afterwards decided on a planned pizza visit. This was sometime in August. Maybe July? I shared this pizza with a friend and liked it so much I couldn't get it outta my mind. So I went back months later to satisfy my craving. It's nice they cater to the vegetarian substantially. I know it's become a more popular choice of eating yet ppl do it differently. It is loaded with veggies, totally not skimpy at all! My second time getting this pizza I asked the staff about animal rennet in their cheese and most didn't know the answer to my query, yet there was one that did and totally went above and beyond in sharing the information with me. She went on the cheese suppliers' website and found the info, right there in front of me. I am usually great with names however I am not able to remember hers... She made me feel comfortable for asking by sharing it was a question they receive a lot of. And had I not asked, I would've gotten animal rennet parmesan cheese on my pizza that I had well travelled for. So I am grateful for the service she put in... 10 outta 5 there. Obviously the pizza is also amazing, otherwise I would've have made it part of my visit to Hamilton, 10 outta 5 again. In terms of atmosphere. They are located downtown, a walking distance from the Go station, which is awesome. You can expect a bustling Friday, Saturday or Sunday night... I went in on a Thursday late afternoon and there were not many people. Their washrooms are alright... Teeny, tiny sinks. Hahaha. Except their accessible washroom. Overall an ambiance one would expect at a pizza place. Will be back again. Although I can't say when.

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    Mary M.

    The pizzas at this place are seriously delicious!!!! Wow, I'm so glad we were able to get a table at this location because it was very busy! The other location did not have much seating and they were backed up for at least 2 hours, so we lucked out at this location! I had a very hard time deciding which pizza was my favorite, they all were so good. And the plethora of dipping sauces is a fabulous idea for a pizza place to have, as I am a huge crust dipper! Highly recommend if you are in the area looking for some good pie.

    Pepperoni +, Cheese pizza, 1Up pizza slices with truffle parm aioli and jalapeño ranch.

    We went on a Thursday afternoon and there was plenty of seating which we were pleasantly surprised about. The staff were extremely friendly and made great suggestions. The crust was light and crispy, and the toppings were simple yet flavourful. We still dream about the 1-UP pizza slice!

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    Arrived before lunch rush so inside was quiet. Served promptly and all options available. Ordered 4 slice varieties and all were delicious.

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    Are you kidding me I loved the pizza. My go to. Service awesome. Cool ambiance. Pizza is just right. Every bite is yummy

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    We ordered the plain cheese and the pepperoni. Absolutely amazing. Their sauce is the best. Perfect pizza.

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