I think this may be a better experience eating in than taking out. DLW was hankering for pizza on a Saturday night, but didn't want to leave the house, so a quick Yelp search for the best near us turned up this place. I fetched it, and found the place busy as expected on a Saturday, with several games on the TVs and fairly high noise level. Service was prompt and friendly, and I was out the door within a couple of minutes. The pepperoni pizza was no better than average, however. Crust makes or breaks a pizza in my opinion, and this one is typical of American joints: soft, fairly thick, browned but not charred, rather flavorless. Sauce is on the sweet side with low spice level. Toppings are middling quality and nothing special. The specialty offerings have loads of pre-chosen combinations, some of which sound pretty good, but pizza shouldn't be a delivery system for toppings. It's at heart a flat bread, and it should stand up on its own. Maybe the energy of a dine-in would make up for it. read more

This is the best pizza in Cincinnati. I love the Hawaiian pizza in a calzone, the Edgar Allen Poe pizza, the grape walnut salad, and the plain mozzarella-fontina blend pizza w/red sauce on the side. The Amish chicken is quiet fresh and lovely, too. Didn't love the meatballs here, though. I was expecting some homemade meatballs and I got this gnarly meatball that you know came from a processed food factory. Other than that strange blip, most things Dewey's Pizza have been legit from Day 1. read more

Where else can you find two great men from history--Socrates and Edgar Allan Poe-- side by side? Only at Dewey's, which offers delectable and unique pizza creations. Dewey's offers excellent veggie options, like the Socrates Revenge & Killer Veggie. With a selection of sauces, toppings, and the ability to make your own pizza, Dewey's offers a little something for everyone. The staff is great- friendly, attentive, and super helpful for first timers like myself! A word of advice: get there early for dinner, especially on weekends. Be ready for a good 30-45 minute wait during rush---but believe me, it's worth it! You can grab some drinks and watch make the pizzas when you wait. Not being from Ohio, Dewey's was a new experience for me---and I'm so happy I've discovered it.I'm already planning another date with Socrates soon! read more

So far I can only speak for trying the pepperoni calzone pizza but it was so delicious! I realize I was kind of boring with my selection in getting a regular pepperoni calzone as there are so many other great choices that sound super tasty. However, I am a tough critic when it comes to calzones and it really was so yummy with the bread, cheese, and pepperoni components perfectly balanced! Next time I go back I will be broadening my horizons and will try one of their pizzas! read more

Dewey's is a staple in Cincinnati, but I never frequented it during the few years that I lived there. I have to admit, I was missing out. If you'll remember from previous pizza posts, I'm pretty picky about my pizza. I've reconciled my relationship with pizza by coming to the conclusion that there are really three categories: 1) American pizza, which covers the gourmet variety and anything that involves gorgonzola; 2) New York pizza, which is delicious and sold by the slice; and 3) Italian pizza, which is much more difficult to find outside of, um, Italy. Dewey's falls into Category 1, and it does a pretty good job of it, considering that Cincinnati is not exactly a bastion of good pizza. Dewey's offers stone-baked, hand-tossed pizzas accompanied by fresh seasonal salads and a great selection of microbrews. There are a slew of specialty pizzas to choose from - such as the Edgar Allan Poe, which features mozzarella-fontina, mushrooms, garlic, Kalamata olives, goat cheese and fresh tomatoes - as well as the option to make your own. I went for the make-your-own, adding prosciutto, pesto and fresh tomatoes to a basic margherita pizza. And it was delicious. Even the crust was good - buttery and soft on top, with a nice crisp on the bottom. The cheese was rich and flavorful, and the tomato sauce balanced the perfect amount of salt and garlic - no overly sweet Midwestern pizza sauce here. Even the house side salad was sizeable and tasty, a pleasant surprise considering that salad is all too often presented as a sad heap of lettuce. Instead, Dewey's served up a fresh pile of romaine topped with pine nuts, goat cheese and dried cranberries, dressed in their house balsamic dressing. Overall, Dewey's offers delicious pizzas that are made with care - unlike the heavy, cheese-laden pizzas served up by those at Mio's. The ingredients are good, the beers chosen tastefully, and the salads more than palatable. While I wouldn't take a trip specifically to Cincinnati to visit Dewey's, I would definitely put it on my list to revisit if I was already there. This review was published on www.spoonandforkdc.com read more

Dewey's is simply... delicious! While I haven't been able to try all of the different types of pizza (YET!), I am quite certain I will sometime in the near future. They have a plethora of vegetarian options, and if you don't like any of the ones they have listed, you can always make your own! My favorites so far: the green lantern pizza and the killer veggie. Yum! Their salads are extremely fresh and can be bought as a full size or a side salad. While I'm not a beer aficionado, they seem to have a smaller, but decent selection. If you are unsure of your choice, they will let you sample it first! Their desserts are equally delicious, and while they are not made in house, they are from local bakeries and pastry shops. The staff has always been very friendly and helpful, even when the place is packed. While I am not usually a fan of chains, I'm a big fan of Dewey's. Try it! read more

When it comes to pizza in the Cincinnati area, it does not get any better than Dewey's. And I'm not talking about delivery, but rather the kind of pie that you have AT the restaurant with your favorite adult beverage. Sure, it's a little more expensive than that crap from Domino's, but it's well worth it. The crust is hand tossed and you can watch the dudes who are doing the tossing through a window to the kitchen. And once your appetite is sufficiently worked up, get a salad to hold you over, they are pretty spectacular as well, and I would take the Greek salad and their creamy vinaigrette dressing just about any day of the week. The selection of toppings is unique and brilliant, my favorites are the Bronx Bomber, The BBQ Chicken (with black beans and corn) and I usually do my best to try the pizza of the month as well if I can. Most recently I had the Ballpark Pizza, which comes with italian sausage, onions, mustard and more. It might not sound great, but it's actually quite tasty. This is the original location, and is located in the heart of Oakley, right across from the 20th Century Theatre. If folks visit from out of town and want good pizza I take em to Dewey's every time. read more

I always love Dewey's. We have been to pretty much every location that they have. This was our first visit to this location. We were promptly greeted and were seated. We expected it to be a little busier, since it was just after the Bengal's game. We always do a half & half so that we are able to try two pizzas at once. This place is crazy quick on refills and all the servers were very friendly. And, apparently, there is at least one Bengal's player that enjoys the pizza also. This is our "go to" pizza place if we are looking for something beyond the norm. read more

Dewey's Pizza - Oakley Square - Andy Dalton - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was born and raised on Italian food in NJ, so I'm a snob about it. That being said, Deweys is (so far) my favorite pizza to eat outside of the east coast. The bacon tomato ranch salad is a great starter and my personal pizza of choice is half Ryans Inferno and half pepproni. The wait can be long but its worth it. Bar like atmosphere but not so noisy you have to yell at the other people at the table. Service is always good and for about 30 bucks for two people you can stuff yourself with delicious pizza, salad and drink. read more

A solid place for pizza and salad. This was my first meal in Cincy after a delayed AM flight that landed (and moved) me here. It hit the spot of being healthy enough that you don't feel blah and greasy enough to keep you going after a night of being sent off and packing and not sleeping. I recommend getting a salad and splitting a small or medium pie with a friend to achieve the same effect. I got the House salad and split half a Bronx bomber with a friend. The house salad was refreshing, balanced and light, with a little bit of richness from the goat cheese, a little bit of sweet from the dried cranberry, and a little bit of crunch from the pine nuts. I would definitely get this again. The Bronx bomber is a good standard from supreme lovers (I just want all the toppings when it comes to pizza..oh wait make that anything and everything.) I live in walking distance, and I'm definitely glad that I have a such a tasty place so close to me! read more

Dewey's has some unique and scrumptious pizzas! Their crust is thin and airy. The toppings- you can choose your own or they have these awesome combinations. I would recommend getting one of their specialty pizzas that are listed. I usually get sausage or margherita pizza. I tried the create your own with red sauce, mozzarella, and sausage. I will say that was the only part I did not like- the sausage. It was not in ground sausage style but more like slices. It also was oily and a bit chewy. I am hoping it was just that one instance. Either way, when I go back I will just get one of their specialty pizzas because those are good! My friends brought me here because they had the taco pizza. This was quite the creation- fritos, meat, lettuce, tomatoes. It tasted like a taco, but on a pizza. It was a bit rich for me, but I loved the creativity and the delivery was spot on! I just like a more traditional pizza. I think my friends mentioned that they change which specialty pizzas they have monthly or something like that. I think it's great that they mix up the menu. It is busy but they do have a free parking lot. They are adequately staffed and I must give a shout out to the staff because they're all so friendly! The waiters all help each other out so you never have to wait for your particular waiter if you need something. I will definitely go back and I am sure I will find a pizza that I will love. read more

I absolutely love Dewey's pizza! It's a friendly atmosphere which is key for me! I'm all for traditional pizza sauce but if you have never tried the white Alfredo style sauce you will be in for a treat! The salads are delicious and the fresh dough-made calzones will keep you coming back for more! Don't hesitate to enjoy a glass of wine with your meal if you're of the age of course! They serve beer and wine for you to enjoy as well. Great for lunch mid-day meals and dinner! Bring your friends and family for a great treat! read more

The staff is friendly and very prompt, the salads are awesome, and the pizza is top notch. Not to mention the unique and ever changing draft beer selection. I've been a fan of Deweys for years and I keep coming back. Great date spot. I recommend the peppercorn ranch salad and a SW BBQ chicken pizza. A couple highlights that set them apart: Homemade dressings - In my humble opinion, you will not find a better ranch dressing. Anywhere. Period. Seriously take a couple home with you. Homemade marinara - just like it should be. Unique seasonal pizzas - Dr. Dre & Hamburger to name a couple. Garlic butter on the crust - smells amazing, tastes even better. The curly haired manager at Oakley - Uh huh. Come early on a Friday or be prepared to wait! read more

Great pizza, especially for those who enjoy NY-style (though it's not exactly that). And tasty salads. And tastier deserts! Was recommended to me by a local friend. Would definitely go back. It was the best meal I had in Ohio. read more

My favorite local pizza place for me and me and my kids :-) It's the only place my two boys can stand on chairs without their Mom (me) saying anything, as they watch the flying pizza dough in kitchen window :-) Last Wednesday my boyfriend and I had dinner there .I had their Harvest salad with figs, goat cheese, pumpkins...Yumm!! We shared (um more like inhaled) a half & half pizza with seasonal "Italian" favorite and Edgar Allen Poe. The food was excellent and the service attentive but not intrusive... Given that's a place for families and kids, the louder environment was fine..If you want a little less noise sit in a booth or by the front window, or eat a little earlier in the day when it's quieter. read more

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dewey's Pizza. When I come home, everyone knows we have to go to Dewey's. The service is always outstanding! Everyone always takes care of different tables, so it doesn't feel like you are assigned one server to "section". The food has never been below excellent. The pizzas are loaded with good, fresh ingredients and they have very unique flavors. One favorite is the Edgar Allen Poe (for garlic lovers), which has lots of kalamata olives, full garlic cloves, goat cheese, chunks of fresh tomato, and parsley after the bake. It is incredible. I also love that they do 1/2 and 1/2 pizzas, so my fiance and I can each get the pizza we want, but also share one size. The house salad also has to be one of the best salads EVER! Their house dressing is awesome with the spring mix, goat cheese, cranberries, and pine nuts. I've traveled around the country and I've never had a pizza come close to being as good as Dewey's. read more

Tried for the first time - Very good gluten-free pizza crust and great rotational desserts!

Gosh, I love Dewey's pizza. From the light, buttery crust to the fresh, innovative toppings to the fruity seasonal salads, Dewey's is delish. Dewey's in Oakley seems to be a popular family spot-- kids can get pepperoni, while parents can be more adventurous. Also, it's a great restaurant to take out-of-town friends and family-- I've found the pizza and atmosphere always impress. Service at the Oakley location is refreshingly friendly and attentive. My husband and I always marvel that a pizza place can achieve perfect service, while fancier restaurants often struggle. read more

Not a bad place to try some pizza. Kinda cool that you can see them tossing the dough and making the pizzas fresh. I have been to both the Dewey's in Oakley and Clifton since they each opened many years ago, so I have a pretty good feel for how they are. I think when it comes to pizza it all comes down to each person's preferred style and tastes. For me, I'm not the biggest fan of their pizzas. To me I like going more with my family or friends for a decent meal. To be honest, I much more prefer their salads. They are a very neglected part of their menu that is definitely worth a try. Either way, I say go with friends/family for dinner. I'm sure there will be some sort of specialty pizza or salad well worth the trip. If not, always a good excuse to be out with some good people. read more

I've been to the Newport on the Levee location and Crestview Hills location in addition to this one. I like the Crestview Hills location the best in terms of space and service. If I came to the area again I would probably go to a non-chain restaurant just because there are so many in this area and I like to eat locally where possible. Of course, it is a "local" chain but I think you get my drift. I got their peppercorn ranch salad with chicken at this location, but when I go to Dewey's with a large group of people, I love to get the Edgar Allen Poe and a 1/2 wild mushroom, 1/2 Socrates' Revenge. Yum. read more

Bronx Bomber, split with my XU son who recommended the place and raves about it. split a regular Peppercorn Ranch salad with the wife and it was excellent. Definitely will be a stable of our visits to X read more

Dewey's Pizza - Oakley Square - Pizza Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Loved their pizza! We love finding local pizza places when we travel and Dewey's didn't disappoint. We got cheese for the kids and caprice for us. Just as good warmed up too...so makes great leftovers! read more

Food was amazing! I had the peppercorn ranch bacon salad (95% sure that's what it was called) it was delicious! And my boyfriend ordered the caprese pizza. O.m.g. It was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. The tomatoes were outstanding. I recommend both things! The staff was attentive and friendly. Overall- it was a wonderful experience! read more

Great pizza, salads, and people! The Oakley location is the original location, and we've been going more-or-less since it opened. The location is nice. It's clean with a window into the kitchen. Great for kids who like to watch the pizza made--the bakers often throw flower at the window (much to my daughter's amusement. They have a bar with a few choices of wine and beer (some local microbrews). There is also a great selection of salads. All have gormet ingredients on them. The pizza, however, is the start of the show. The crust is light and warm. Not quite pastry-style, it really is good bread. Sauce choices are red sauce, or garlic and olive oil. Dewey's is the only place I know of that lets you ask for the sauces half-and-half. The toppings are both diverse and high in quality. You can easily do pizza classics (pepperoni, Italian, etc.), or make your own (with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and other great choices). I find the prices to be reasonable relative to other pizza places. They have several Cincinnati-are locations, as well as locations in St. Louis. read more

It is getting old. It is Great but needs a little something something??? Definitely needs more toppings and a little more well done. I've been eating it for 8 years probably and I'm tired of it. read more

Dewey's will always have a special place with me because it was the first pizza in Cincinnati I found that I really liked. In fact, I discovered Dewey's before moving to Cincy. This is our neighborhood location and it is definitely your typical Dewey's experience. The service is always helpful and polite...although I will admit to being slightly weirded out by the fact that multiple waiters serve each table. While the waitstaff is nice, for me it kind of takes away the tiny connection one makes with their server. The husband thinks it is more efficient so I'm sure that I'm probably the only person on the planet bothered by this. The food is always good and they have a surprising draft list. On my last visit I had a nitro Left Hand Milk Stout...it was smooth and delicious. The ability to order half and half pizzas no matter the sauce used (they have both a traditional red sauce base in addition to a white base option) is helpful since I often want a pizza completely different than the husband. They are masters of the half and half. You will find no errant mushrooms! They also have salads and calzones - but I haven't personally explored those yet. Despite it being on Oakley Square, we have never had issues parking and they have their own designated lot. Now I just have to try their ballpark pizza.... read more

Dewey supplied a great experience for our group of four plus two toddlers. The place was nicely accommodating to children and the staff seemed great. Now the pizza. It was really delicious. I see some Yelpers claiming it to be the best pizza they have ever had. I'm for sure not going to go that far, but it did have a unique feel to it and flavor did fireworks in my mouth. If you are there for the right season, I would recommend the Porky Fig and Prosciutto Arugula. Definitely a step up from your typical national specialty pizza place like California Pizza Kitchen in terms in ingredients and experience. read more

Growing up in Jersey City, we did not have a Dewey's. I grew up on New York style pizza, which is good in its own right. It wasn't until last year that I first tasted Dewey's, and I have been in Ohio for 8 years. I will tell you this is one of my favorite pizza places in Ohio. It is actually tied for the top spot. The pizza is excellent! My favorite is the BBQ chicken pizza. They have a salad that I really love, and that is the Candied Walnut and Grape salad. If you're ever in an area where there is a Dewey's, you must go. read more

Gross. Worse than at home frozen pizza or the most foul cafeteria pizza. Chicagoans stay clear!! Now I understand why people go crazy over good Chicago style pizza of any kind, i.e. thin, stuffed, pan. And the salad was poor (candied walnut and goat cheese). read more

We came to Dewey's because the hosts of our Air bnb recommended it. We were NOT disappointed! The service was fast and the staff was super friendly. We must have had 5 different staff check on us during our meal. Our drinks were always full and it was really nice! We ordered a 13" half Porky Fig and half Green Lantern. The Green Lantern was great, we really enjoyed it! The Porky Fig though, it was FANTASTIC!! It was so good we talked about it for the rest of the day . We weren't sure what to expect and kind of ordered it on a whim but we wished we'd just gotten a whole Porky Fig by the end of the meal. I never would have thought to put fig jam on a pizza but whoever did is a genius! I can't wait to visit Cinci again and we will definitely be coming back to Dewey's! read more

So I live in Chicago now, surrounded by what is ostensibly the best pizza in the known world, especially according to aggressive guys with unironic mustaches and early-onset morbid obesity. At the risk of one of those guys putting me in a hammerlock, I contend that I've found nothing in the 312 better than Dewey's. I always thought LaRosa's was crap, even when I was a poor college kid, so I was happy when Dewey's arrived in town and swiftly laid claim to the local pizza crown. Their ingredients are fresh, their sauce perfectly spiced, their crust best described by another reviewer: "Thin and chewy and crispy all at the same time." There's not a flaw to be found. My favorite custom pizza was chicken, goat cheese and pine nuts with red sauce. Someday I will do something to become famous, and I will then force Dewey's to add this to their menu. It will be called "The DJ Fento." I'm reviewing the Oakley location, 'cause that was the one I frequented, but the Clifton, Newport and Harper's Point locations all put out the same great product (hello, quality control!). read more

Great pizza, great location, great restaurant. I used to live next door to this place and would eat it probably every other week. I love that they can do half and half pizzas with two different pizza choices. My personal favs - Green Lantern, Bronx Bomber, and Socrate's Revenge. The salads are also great especially the house salad. The beer selection isn't too bad either. read more

As the original location for Dewey's, this one is always packed. There's not much room to stand if you're waiting for a table or carry out. We were there around 6p on a Friday night. There were more kids there than adults, so it was a little loud and crazy. Dewey's seems to be the Friday night standard for much of the neighborhood. The food and decent beer list makes it worthwhile. Their salads are great and the seasonal offering keeps the list fresh. Pizzas of course are the star and the ability to spilt any size 1/2 and 1/2 is a great way to have two kinds at once. read more

If you are searching for quick gourmet pizza, then Dewey's is the place for you. They have a wonderful selection of specialty pizzas with everything from the classics like Hawaiian and Caprice to the exotic yet equally delicious Socrate's Revenge (olives!) and Edgar Allen Poe. My favorite pie is probably the Billy Goat, which combines goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes into pizza amazingness. My only tip of advice is if you are going during dinner time (6-8pm) from Thursday through Sunday, call in advance or prepare to wait. Or even better, call and order some takeout, nothing like enjoying some gourmet pizza in the comfort of your own home! read more

Do not bring big parties. They seat everyone else before you even if you have been on the waiting list. Hostess and manager don't care. We waited over an hour. Then they asked to split us up. We were next on the list for over 20 minutes. They kept seating small tables next to each other. How do you not know how to do big parties? So ffrustrating. read more

We love Dewey's and go whenever we can and the Oakley location is no different. Awesome pizza, good beer selection and the service is always decent or better. We had to wait on Saturday night for a table for 8, not surprising, but only 20 minutes and it's right on Oakley square, so wandering around killing time is easy. We normally order half Dr Dre/half Green Lantern. You can mix sauces on half/half pizza which is nice. Their salads are very good and we always get one - usually the house or peppercorn ranch. Seasonals are always good when we feel adventurous enough to try one! Stop in when you visit Cincy no doubt! read more

In my opinion, Dewey's has the best pizza in Cincinnati. Not only is it great pizza, but the salads are always fresh and flavorful too. I like this location better than some of the others (like Crestview Hills Town Center and the Levee) because it has more of a local feel being in Oakley Square. The staff is always friendly and attentive, and the beer selection is pretty unique. The bartenders have always let us sample a beer before ordering which is a nice touch too. The pizzas can be ordered by doing different toppings on each half. They have a white and red sauce, and you can even split the sauces which is nice if you want something completely different from your party. As others have said, it can get pretty crowded on the weekend nights so I try to go at 8:30pm or later to avoid a wait. read more

I live right next door and have dined at Dewey's numerous times. I'll make this review short and sweet. I've never had a bad meal there...ever! The house salad is easily my favorite and all of their pizzas are unique and delicious. I will definitely continue to dine there! Keep up the good work. read more

Dewey's gets it right. They serve solid pizza, fresh salads, and have a thoughtful beer selection and lots of friendly servers. The pizza has a good balance of crust, sauce, toppings and cheese, which should be a given but isn't always. We got half green lantern and half wild mushroom, and both rocked. Which brings me to another point--they make half-and-half of anything you want. Bonus points, Dewey's. The salads are great, too--not just the standard afterthoughts you find at many pizza joints. We also got the salad with grapes and candied walnuts, which was huge and fresh and tasty. read more

The best pizza! Great salads too. They have a window looking into the kitchen, so you can watch them make your pizza. My favorite is the Edgar Allen Poe, but so far everything I've ever had at Dewey's was delicious. read more