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    Hot Box

    3.8 (130 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jenny R.

    Stopped by Hotbox at Bow Market and grabbed the Buffalo chicken pizza along with some tender strips and fries for my son. The pizza was delicious--just the right amount of spice and flavor, definitely something I'd get again. The tenders looked really well-seasoned and smelled amazing. My son seemed to enjoy them, and the fries were honestly a hit--crispy, tasty, and definitely worth mentioning. The only thing I'd say is that the tender meal only comes with two tenders and a side of fries, which feels a little pricey for around $15. That said, the quality was good and everything tasted fresh. The cashier was also super kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Overall, Hotbox is a spot I'd come back to, especially for that pizza and fries.

    Roni
    Tran N.

    Roni 2.0 pizza was crispy and so tasty. Had 4 of those in 1 week. Lol. Highly recommend it.

    Summer Corn
    Alice Z.

    Got the summer corn pizza! Seasonal one and really good if you like elote or corn in general. They make it super quick and it was a good portion for 1 person with some leftover or sharing as an app. The service was good, but minimal seating, bow market gets pretty busy at night when the weather is good.

    Roni Pizza
    Mila C.

    The perfect pepperoni pizza! Yummy crust and good cheese-to-roni ratio :) Kind, quick service

    Spicy Pickle Pizza (L) & Spicy Pickle Pizza w/ Pepperoni (R)
    Justin G.

    Heard about this place through tiktok and got takeout the other day. We got a Spicy Pickle Pizza and added Pepperoni as well as a Jr. Beef. We really enjoyed the pizza, it was spicy and loaded toppings. As a newbie to south shore pizza, this seemed to be a good representation and I look forward to getting it again. The beef was like any other north shore roast beef sandwich. I love a good roast beef sandwich and this was good but there's nothing different about this one compared to others around.

    Mimi C.

    I've always heard of Mike and Patty's so I was quite excited to try them out at the Bow Market location. And I get to also try Hot Box also. The atmosphere is filled with energy and the service was amazing! Foodwise, it was decent. The strawberry cheesecake egg roll was quite innovative. The pizza and burger were alright. Nothing extravagant but gets the job done.

    Spicy Pickle pizza
    Kae J.

    Best roast beef sandwich ever. Got the junior 3 way, and it was fantastic ! Too bad I forgot to take a pic. Just trust me and get one. I'm sure I'll be craving this long before I'm able to return to the area. The pizza was good. Pickle is very spicy. The pepperonis have that nice "cupped" shape. The pizzas are 10" so you might need one per person if you are big eaters. This is a walk up window. No inside seating but there is a small outdoor seating area and lots of ppl came out of the bar next door to get food. It's in a little market place looking shopping center.

    Adam R.

    Had the roast beef and its soo good. Thinly sliced and tender and full of flavor. The American cheese is gooey, the onion roll is soft and pillowy, and the hot sauce is flavorful, but not too spicy. The cashier will forget about your order the second you make it so you'll def want to hover. He will forget to call your name. Not really talking points off that though. 5/5 food

    Buffalo Chicken Pizza
    Gloria M.

    North shore style pizza that is soooo yum. It's not typically my type of pizza but I absolutely loved it. Their staff is friendly and their storefront is small but there is seating outside and it's good for takeout. The Buffalo chicken pizza was my fav but the squash pizza and spicy pickle pizza were also so good

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    Lea L.

    This review is based on Take out only. Our first thought was that the pizzas were really small. The crust is nice and the toppings ratio felt right. I'd get the pizza again from there but I do think it is a bit expensive for what it is.

    Classic Pizza
    Tiffany D.

    I've seen so many posts of hotbox on social media and was really excited to try it, however it didn't really live up to the hype. I tried the pickles, classic cheese, and barbecue chicken pizzas. They are known for their charred edges, and it can be quite crispy and delicious when it's not 100% charred on a slice's crust, but it can be overwhelmingly charred and bitter sometimes. They were thin pizzas, but also kind of wet. The chicken on the barbecue chicken pizza tasted kind of old/dried out. The classic cheese, or overall base cheese/sauce tasted pretty decent. The pickle pizza didn't really taste like pickles, but more of the pepper topping. If you are nearby and craving pizza, this will do the job, but if you are looking for something REALLY delicious, I'd look elsewhere. But, it's still worth a try.

    Classic pizza
    Carlotta C.

    Among so many different types of pizza, sometimes you just want a good ol' pub pizza. fluffy and cheesy all around, hot box offers the perfect comfort pizza. Each single pizza is personal-sized, but can also be shared - just get some dessert at one of the many spots in bow market.

    Buffalo Chicken Pizza ($16)
    Vivian D.

    Going it Bow Market, I was not craving pizza at all, but was convinced it would be better to get pizza than a sandwich here....so I got the pizza and I don't regret it. It leans more towards thin crust. It's pricier for a small pizza, but this is more of a pizza to snack on while you get other things to eat/drink here. It was a little messy to eat and the pizza didn't hold well, and there could've been some more chicken pieces, but overall a good pizza. AND the crust was nice and crispy with the melted cheese around it. I would get again amongst getting other things at Bow Market!!

    Top, Junior Beef. Bottom, Super Beef: North Shore Roast Beef with BBQ sauce, mayo and American cheese on a griddled onion roll

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    Great roast beef and the pickle pizza is to die for! One of Somerville's best AND they deliver!

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    Superb roast beef. Amazing ingredients. The quality just seems to be on another level from your run-of-the-mill roast beef sandwich.

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    I held this year's birthday dinner here. I had a good impression of Coda Restaurant Group before,…read moreand this place did not disappoint. Prosciutto: The best dish of the meal. The prosciutto slices were perfectly salty, rich in fat, and smooth, wrapped around the refreshing sweetness of kumquats, the delicate creaminess of stracciatella cheese, the crunch and nutty aroma of pistachios, and topped with a smoky touch of sumac powder. It had a rich and distinct flavor profile while offering a gentle and comfortable taste. Spaghetti: The refreshing lemon and basil paired with the umami crab meat is a classic combination. Chili oil added a touch of spice and aroma, while pea tendrils provided a light herbal fragrance. The sauce was emulsified very smoothly, making it both rich and palatable, although the spaghetti itself didn't leave a particularly strong impression. Half Chicken Milanese: A large portion, perfect as a main course to share. The chicken cutlet was thick, fried to a fragrant perfection, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Wrapped in lettuce and eaten with mayonnaise, it brought back memories of the fast food stalls outside my school when I was a child. This was my first time trying rhubarb stems. The tangy and refreshing taste cut through the richness, and the texture was like softer celery and firmer green bell peppers - quite interesting. Duck Bacon Pizza: The most highly rated pizza online, and it was truly delicious! The rich, savory flavor of the duck bacon, the succulent richness of the shimeji mushrooms, and the mellow sweetness of the caramelized onions, combined with the creamy cheese base, made it a calorie bomb, but I still felt it was the right choice. Unfortunately, the crust was a bit hard, making it difficult to cut with a knife. Cotechino Pizza: This was my first time trying a pizza with sweet potatoes, and I couldn't help but admire their innovation. The colors were vibrant, and the sweetness of the sweet potatoes paired with the smoky aroma of Cotechino sausage bits created a full yet harmonious flavor, evoking the feeling of being in the southern Italian countryside in early autumn, basking in the bright sunshine and the satisfaction of a bountiful harvest. The restaurant offered menus printed with "Happy Birthday," and the waiters provided professional cake-cutting service. Overall, a very comfortable experience.

    Had a great time at Gufo - such interesting and fresh flavors from the dishes…read more The arancini and the snow crab pasta were absolutely outstanding. The restaurant itself was super cute, and we were able to get seated quickly. Dishes were a bit pricey for the amount of food we got, but overall the food was delicious and had a great atmosphere

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    4.5
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    Friendly staff, great salads and fresh pizza that doesn't leave you feeling bloated. Love the…read morehomemade rice crispy treat at the end of your meal! Great location just feet from the Greenline Chill vibe! Very "garage band-esque" feel Bathrooms need a facelift.

    Stopped in based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Yelp. Showed up around 7pm on a Sunday…read moreand it was near capacity but we were able to be seated right away. The dining room is fairly small with some bar seating available as well. It was clean and bright. It took about 7 mins for the server to come over and she lead with "are you ready to order?" I guess simple pleasantries are useless anyway. We knew our drinks and appetizers order but not what we wanted for pizza yet so we ordered those and told her we'd order pizzas when the apps and drinks came. She came back about 3 minutes later and asked if we were ready to order yet. Feeling pressured, we ordered thinking that perhaps they close soon (not the case). The bartender delivered our drinks a few minutes later and about 5 mins after that both the appetizers and pizza arrived at the same time. Besides the fact that our table wasn't large enough to accommodate all that food and drink, it was never our intention to eat our appetizers with our meal. The good news is that the food was hot, fresh and tasty. The potato bombs were excellent. Crispy home fry like potatoes and the peppers had a nice heat. I would love to try the popper version next time. The pizzas were good too, but be prepared for floppy and slightly under done base crust but a perfectly charred edge crust. I find many wood fired pizza to come this way but I did see other reviews mention this as a negative. The bill comes in a small ball jar with a delicious rice crispy treat. While the jar worked it must have made it hard to see that I dropped my credit card in it, so after the waitress walked by a few times I removed the card and made it visible on the table. When the tab came to sign I was not given a pen. I should have walked out and just let them charge me for just the tab but I cannot stiff waitstaff, even when it's poor service. My only hope is that it was the waitress's first day and she somehow figures out the typical cadence and procedure involved in waiting tables. Food was a solid 4 but service was a 2 so I landed on a 3. I would definitely go back hoping for a better server.

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