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Hot Box

3.8 (131 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Javier M.

Wow amazing Philly steakcheese sub I would call Philly inspired. It was an amazing sub. So much flavor and the bread was crunchy. Everything just fit so well.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

a slice of pizza with onions on it
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.

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Not South Shore bar pizza. Stop promoting it that way! I have no idea about the roast beef, but the pizza is not South Shore.

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Wonderfully caramelized somewhat deeper dish pizza. We ate too much but didn't regret it. Best pizza in Boston.

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Thank you for the 5-star review. It was amazing to have you here.

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Thank you Allie!! We hope to see you back at Hot Box soon!

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Way too much oil. Great value for the price I paid but I honestly tasted more oil than chicken

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Great place. Good food. I love the pizza and the super three ways are on point. Definitely try it.

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Amazing roast beef sandwich, just be ready with napkins! A little bit of a a wait, but well worth it.

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Best Pizza in Town. I ordered the pickle pizza and was very surprised to the quality and taste of the pizza. Will order again!!!!

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Trash restaurant. Ordered food from them. Waited 1.5 hours. Turned out they took the order and then closed. Avoid

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It is a cute little place. I got the roast beef sandwich. The sauces were amazing and BBQie. The beef was spot on for texture and taste.

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