Pizza thin crust was great and friendly and good service planning to go back and try their deep dish and roast beef sandwiches

We went to Crave last night to celebrate my daughter's birthday. When we were seated, I let our server know it was a special occasion. She immediately told us the kitchen would be closing in 10 minutes (we arrived at 7:19 and they close at 8), which already made the experience feel a bit rushed. We ordered a deep dish pepperoni and sausage pizza, a Caesar salad, fries, and water. The salad and fries came out quickly and were good, but we waited until 7:52 for the pizza. During that time, several staff members including what seemed to be a manager, were loudly yelling back and forth across the restaurant about staffing and schedules. With no music or TV volume, it was impossible not to hear, and it felt very unprofessional. Meanwhile, our water glasses sat empty. I had to ask three separate times for refills, and the third time I actually had to get up and find our server at the bar, where she was sitting, still discussing the schedule. When the pizza finally arrived, it was delicious. But basic things like Parmesan and pepper weren't offered. I had to flag someone down to ask. And even though we'd just received our food, the lights on the patio were turned off while we were eating, and we were brought a box very quickly, which felt like a not-so-subtle hint to leave. Overall, the food was good, but the customer service and atmosphere really took away from what should have been a nice birthday dinner for my daughter. Very disappointing experience. read more

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I didn't want to give too bad of a review because it seems like it's a family business. I had the 10" New York style pizza and it was almost cardboard-like, not much taste at all. A couple next to me ordering a pan pizza and it took over an hour so they left, upset. It's rare that I ever give a low score but the rating would show that this would've been a better place than it was. read more

Crave Pizza - 10 inch, New York style pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

A favorite local pizza spot. The butter crust meat craver is scrumptious. We sat outside and accompanied the meal with a caprese salad. To our surprise they had our favorite brew, Karl Strauss Red Trolley ale. Although it takes time to bake things to perfection, the servers are always great and attentive. We sat outside and enjoyed the laid back vibe. read more

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The restaurant is quite small with limited seating with the bulk of the seating being at the bar, but the pizzas are huge in flavor, as is the service. I think it was the owner or manager who helped us, but she was so kind and attentive! We had to sit outside in order to dine in, and she didn't forget about us at any point and really elevated our experience. Their pizzas are hearty and delicious. I'm not usually big on deep dish pizza, but Crave hits the spot. The butter crust and deep dish options are both pan pizzas with slight topping variations--butter crust = topped with cheese while deep dish = topped with marinara and tomatoes (I believe that's right!). I definitely recommend the butter crust if you're a cheese lover. I can't wait to return to try their thin crust~ Don't hesitate to try this place for your next pizza night! read more

Crave Pizza - Meat Craver deep dish pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Visiting my parents in Mesa and they recommended getting pizzas from here for dinner. I was unfamiliar with the place so was excited to try a new pizza restaurant. We ordered them to go as my father mentioned there's unlikely to be any available tables inside. We arrived and the outdoor patio is at the store front, two tables with a space heater. Inside was a very narrow restaurant and bar...mostly taken up by the bar. The bar countertop had about 12 seats and there were two additional tables inside, one for larger parties and the other for four it appeared. It was very crowded inside. As we waited by the check-in counter for the hostess to retrieve our food, we were bumping elbows and shoulders with the other patrons sitting or standing around. The hostess and workers were very friendly while managing the chaos of 4 or 5 people waiting for their take out order. Looks like if you want to eat inside you need to get there early to or at an off time to secure one of the tables. Arrived back at my parent's place to eat. We ordered two 14" buttercrust pan pizzas which ended up being the perfect amount for the six of us. Two slices were plenty for me as the pizza is about 1.5" thick. The crust was amazing- buttery, firm to hold up the pizza but melt in your mouth at the same time. Best buttercrust I've ever had. The pizza toppings were great too, albeit the sausage had little to no heat to it. There are other crust options available as well, including gluten-free and cauliflower. Their menu has other food I'm excited to try in the future- salads, sandwiches, calzones and some specialty chocolates. My parents may have introduced me to this place to try to get me to visit them more often! read more

Crave Pizza - Pepperoni, sausage and green peppers on a buttercrust pan pizza. Delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Food, service was exceptional. A must visit. We had the meatballs and pizza which were delicious. Added in some wine and a craft cocktail for the finish. Now we know why it's called Crave. I need another fix. read more

We stumbled across Crave almost one year and I am so glad we did! Jennifer, her husband, and staff, are always so pleasant! The food is AWESOME! Favorite items include, caprese salad, beer nuggets (family fav!), the butter dish pizza, thin crust, and there's always a great rotation of beer and wine. Fall time is our favorite to visit because we can sit on the patio. For larger groups, I recommend calling in and saving a seat. It's small inside but well worth the wait! They have to-go too! read more

The Supreme pizza thin crust was awesome! And I know good pizza! The chopped salad was refreshing with just the right amount of dressing. What a find. A lovely business owned by a lovely couple. Try this gem of a restaurant in Mesa 5 STARS!! read more

We had the thin crust pepperoni pizza , calamari & a house salad w Italian dressing. All of it was good. The pizza was yummy! read more

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Used to be our favorite pizza place and recommended our friends there. But last few time quality and service went down hill. One occasion we came home and noticed order was wrong. During the last run pizza was completely burnt and absolutely inedible and had to throw it away. For the price they charge they should take time to control the quality. Also service went downhill fast as last time we picked up the pizza the owners were yelling very loudly at some customers, very unprofessional. Will not be returning. read more

Oh I absolutely love this place! We typically order takeout because we have two wild boys, but the staff have always been accommodating and kind when we do bring in our kids! Their thin crust pizza and French fries always hit the spot! read more

I recently tried a Crave butter crust supreme pizza for the first time and it was very delicious! Lots of toppings that tasted very fresh (you could taste the crispness of the bell peppers) and it was cooked to perfection....nice and warm by the time i picked it up and brought it home! Great pizza and very friendly staff! I will be back! read more

Very good service and food quality was excellent Crave Pizza delivers delicious, high-quality pies with fresh ingredients and great flavors. Their crust is perfectly crisp, the toppings are generous, and the service is always friendly. Whether you're craving a classic pepperoni or a specialty pizza, they never disappoint. Definitely a go-to spot for pizza lovers! read more

Crave Pizza - Veggie butter crust pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I found the thin crust pizza we had to be over cooked. Sadly the gray haired man (probably owner) seemed to think my thought was ridiculous! His opinion was outside edges are more cooked and inside are not! So don't eat outsides edges! My opinion was outside edges were over cooked and inside pieces the same! No discussion with this man! I would never go back! read more

THIS IS THE PLACE TO EAT PIZZA NO QUESTIONS ASKED. A great place, nice people, amazing food. Give them a try and see for yourself. The BEST!! read more

Food was great, service was great. Had a large party that only fit us all at one table and made sure we were able to make it again. The food is just as good warmed up as it is fresh! Enjoy! read more

Good food, good people. This is our go to place for pizza in Arizona. We are always happy with the food and service.

This doesn't come close to the mom and pop deep dish pizza I used to have in my small town in Illinois growing up, but it's close to where I live now and I believe you do get what you paid for. The classic deep dish cheese pizza is tasty. I like the cheese, but I wish the outer crust was easier to get through, both with your teeth and by forking/knifing it. Recently, we also ordered a cheese calzone and it was really good. The dough was soft and not at all tough to chew like the pizza crust is. read more

Crave Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Had the butter crust pizza. So cheesy. So delicious. Loved it. Better than Vero and Old Chicago. Started off with a frozen Moscow mule A twist on the regular mule. Was delicious. I'll be back for that and the pineapple vodka they have marinating in two jars. Love that it's family owned. Husband and wife make the dishes. Daughter and friend serve. Great atmosphere. Great people. read more

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It's all in the name. When I head back to California tomorrow I will definitely be CRAVE-ing this pizza. Such a great find while visiting from out of state and some of the best chicago style deep dish we have had. PERIOD. The online ordering for curbside delivery worked out great. We started with the beer nuggets since they didn't offer or normal go-to, chicken wings. We were delightfully surprised how delicious these little deep fried pieces of dough were-very creative! As for pizzas, we had a 14" chicago style deep dish Meat Craver and a 10" butter crust Chase Field. Not realizing how thick and dense (in the best way possible, of course) these pizzas were, we were lucky enough to have leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day. What a treat that was! That red sauce is pure magic. My only complaint was that I had requested for some paper plates and napkins if they offered them, but these were not included when delivered out to our car. Neither were any Parmesan, red peppers or the ranch that we paid extra for. Anywhere else, I would have been upset about going without these items but this pizza was so good, it was completely unnecessary. read more

Crave Pizza - 14" Meat Craver on chicago style deep dish crust - Pizza Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I love their food when I can get it. I have tried numerous times to call in a pick up order and get put on hold way too long. One time they came back and said they are not taking phone orders. I have other friends who experienced the same problems. Three stikes and I am on to the next Italian resturant read more

Always busy. The pizza is great; food quality is first rate. Service is average. Once your order is in, you'll be ignored unless you catch their attention. DO NOT pay your bill without reviewing your tab. I ended up paying for two parties bill. May/May Not go back. read more

Tried the deep dish Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza. Loaded with cheese and sauce and a lot of flavor! Did not disappoint. So much better tasting than chain pizza like papa John's and Dominoes. I recommend my friends give this place a try and you will not be disappointed. The restaurant itself has very limited tables so you may want to get your order to go. There is a bar inside and it's very laid back. read more

I was very excited to try this place. I heard great things about their pizza and salads. The water had a chlorine after taste, the Caesar dressing on my salad was tasteless and the crust on my thin crust pizza was hard to bite through. customer service was not good either. We were never asked how the food tastes or if we needed anything. Disappointing for a $50 pizza dinner for two. There were only 3 others dining so it wasn't busy At all. read more

Where did the spaghetti go to dance? A meat ball! (Not my joke!) Came here for a late dinner and got the following items: Fried calamari- 7/10 Pepperoni pizza- 8.5/10 Meatball sandwich- 8/10 Fettuccine w/ marinara sauce- 8.7/10 The starter calamari didn't have enough meat but lots of well seasoned breading. The pizza was delicious especially thin crust! I was able to get a bite of the meatball sandwich and pasta-both great If you're looking to get your carbs in, come here! The staff was great and friendly. They have a bar with TVs also, if you're looking to catch a game. I'd come back again for the pizza read more

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Yesterday was our first visit to this pizza shop. We ordered a pan pizza with our favorite toppings to take out. We got home and opened the box to find a huge shell filled to the top with over an inch deep of sauce, Inside the sauce were little teeny-tiny pieces of the toppings that we requested. What a waste of money. Don't waste your time going there. We would have done better with a frozen grocery store pizza. read more

Best and closet to Chicago Italian fiesta love it.. Extra Cheese light sauce and sausage read more

Crave Pizza - Large cheese and sausage extra cheese and light sauce cut in squares Chicago style . - Pizza Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Crave has become our new "go to" place for pizza and a beer. The deep dish pan pizza is not something you can find easily, these guys specialize in deep pan pizza. The employees are all so friendly, very inviting and the food is fantastic. We highly recommend! read more

Crave is a favorite at our house! Probably the best Chicago pizza you can get in AZ! Their deep dish and butter crust pizzas are to "pie for" lol pun intended! The pizza here is freshly made in house and it is clear they use top tier ingredients. Service is always friendly and they are a locally owend small family business. We've dined and in ordered takeout and the vibes are always chill. They offer wines and spirits as well as some non-pizza apps! This place is definitely worth checking out next time you're craving pizza! read more

I really wanted to love this place since it's so close to home, but after giving it two chances, I won't be back. The food itself is okay, but it takes far too long to come out for what it is. What really makes this place unpleasant, though, is the atmosphere. The patrons create a vibe that feels unwelcoming, especially to anyone who looks different from their "regular" crowd. On top of that, the staff always seem so stressed that customers come across as more of an inconvenience than a priority. It's disappointing, because good food can't make up for bad energy. read more

Have been coming here for years and used to be our favorite place. The pizza quality has been steadily declining. Tonight ordered a pizza when I got it home was too burnt to eat. Called to let them know and even though it was before closing no one would answer the phone. read more

Very offensive tonight. 6 people in the entire restaurant tonight at 8:00pm. The owner & his wife told us we were loud. Not sure who we possibly could be disrupting. Only people in your restaurant spending money and you want us to leave. Will not be back after spending 5 years. Bartender even said that the owner was " in a mood ". Good luck-fair well. Terrible business owners. read more

We went for the first time and loved it! The pizza was great! And plenty big! We will definitely go back.

Food's okay. Been there 3 times. Space is super tight and not very comfortable. Front of the house and customer service is terrible. Bad staff communication and poor attitude. They get a little busy and the wheels come off. Have seen it happen 2 of the 3 visits. Drove out there with a couple folks, no one was sitting outside, so I popped in and asked the owner who was behind the bar if we could sit outside - she said yes so we had a seat. Few minutes later some hostess / server with a bad attitude came out and kicked us out because apparently she told someone else on the phone they could come sit there. She handled it very poorly - we left without ordering and won't be back. I'll be taking my business elsewhere and advise all of my friends to do the same. read more

Wish they had longer hours!!! I told the guy that I had a funny feeling about driving over here but I couldn't put my finger on it.. turns out, they have evening hours only and not lunch hours. We drove all of the ways over there to find it closed! It's conveniently located in a strip mall. the only reason we've been wanting to try it is that it always looks so good in their advertising so we planned to drive over, and of course 5 hrs before opening we were sadly not able to report back on taste, etc... We will get to try it someday but until then, we will continue to drool over advertising If you plan on going, please check the hours before going read more

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Gluten free eater and dairy light (which this review is not dairy light). Busy place! It's a tiny hole in the wall but well decorated and very cozy. Immediately they said it would be a 5-10 minute wait. We didn't worry at all we joked about standing in the corner. The guy behind the bar was very friendly. Soon as we stood in the "corner" we had menus and they asked a person to move over one bar stool to let us sit down. That's customer service. Already feeling good about this place. We had our orders as soon as we sat down. The cider was good and the tea was mint. So far so good. Minutes later we had our order taken. They have cauliflower crust and gluten free crust. He said the cauliflower was better. Although I try to go light on dairy. Today apparently wasn't it. The salad was basic and all had good flavors. The ranch was tasty. They put the the croutons on the side. The cauliflower pizza was decent. But gluten free pizzas are hard. No matter what they always are hard to compare to normal ones. My husband has a normal pizza and the crust was a bit hard. Overall it was average. The toppings were good across the board. We like more flavor but it was we a solid pizza. Overall this is a go to place. The people make it. They treat you like family. read more

The service was great, although a bit less experienced seeming than I'd expect for a place with the vibe of Crave. Our pizzas, salad, and fries were all high quality and met my expectations. read more

My first visit to Crave, and they knocked it it out of the park. The food, atmosphere, service, staff, and prices all made the mark and exceeded my expectations. This little pizza bar makes the jump past pizza parlors and sports bars to a family pizza eatery. Charming, tasty, and wonderful, it is perfect for individuals or small groups. The location of Crave is in the strip mall on the southeast corner of Guadelupe and Sossaman. The restaurant is in a small unit, which holds its bar area and a single larger family table. The atmosphere is cozy, and the room, though holding just 20 seats, is not crammed. The outside windows are shaded, and the signage for the "open" sign is easy to miss, so be sure to walk up to the door before thinking it is closed. You don't want to miss eating there! We ordered the meatballs and ricotta appetizer, a 14" butter crust pizza (with pepperoni, sausage and basil), and drinks (including local brewed beer on tap). The meatballs were awesome and the perfect starter. The pizza was stellar. I have eaten multiple times at Lou Malnati's, Vero, and other Chicago style joints. Crave takes on those pizzerias and wins. The crust is perfect, not too heavy, and cooked precisely to have the crunch on the crust and softness inside. The pizza tomato sauce is delightful without being sluggishly sweet. Finally, the toppings and cheese were hot and delicious! If you love butter crust, Chicago style pizza, you should check Crave out. The staff is also great. They great you warmly, explain the entrées and are attentive and efficient. More than that, they seem intent on getting to know their customers, old and new. I heard several people come and go who were regulars and for us newbies, the attitude was very inviting. Crave is a small pizzaria, so if you want to try it out, I highly encourage you to get there early. You will love it! read more

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We tried Crave Pizza this week, ordered take out Butter Crust deep dish While waiting for our pizza my husband and I enjoyed a beer and margarita (on tap) from the bar. Pizza was excellent and we'll definitely be back to try all the other goodies on the menu. read more