best vegan pizza i have ever had‼. good nessss. absolutely wonderful i was in disbelief. again. i repeat. whiskey. tango. best dam vegan pizza in the city. nuff said. read more

Awful, Awful, Awful burnt overcooked dry pizza. I tried this place 3 times honestly based on some social media reviews. The 1st time it was very good got a pie kinda pricey because they charge per topping but didn't mind because it ended up being worth it. Returned again based on my 1st experience and the second time it was pretty mediocre, got wings in addition to the pizza both overcooked. I came a 3rd time honestly chasing the 1st experience and that will be my final visit. Bought 2 pies ended up coming out to about $75 (crazy right but again they charge per topping) but if it was going to be as good as my 1st experience I didn't care about the price. I got one pie just extra cheese and a second one fully loaded with a bunch of stuff. It was as if the cheese pizza pie had sat out all day and they just gave me that with the hope I didn't check the box which I sadly didn't. The other pie wasn't as dry but I assume that was only because of the veggies that made it a little more moist but both were terrible. I only captured pictures of the cheese. I tried to reach out to management by calling I guess they have no phone. I sent about 3 emails no response so finally I stopped by on my way home one day with the actual pizzas in the car just as proof. Spoke to the manager on duty and was promised a refund. The actual manager wasn't there I left them my number, the receipt etc expecting a callback and a solution. Nothing...no call back. Ultimately, don't be fooled by social media campaigns...don't eat here. Awful pizza & equally awful customer service. Save your money and don't pay something like $7 per topping on a large dry overcooked pizza. Attached is a pic of the "extra cheese pizza" tasted like coal. read more

Hot for Pizza - extra cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Went late, around 1030-1130pm. Nice neighborhood vibe...friendly regulars and a good bartender. Not a college bar at night, thank god and the music was good. Anime on when I arrived, which contributed to the unique vibe. Tried the wings--finally, a hair of heat in RIC-- and the little pan pizza w pepporoni. Good stuff. I dunno what this place is during the day...maybe touristy due to the descrip, but at night it's a normal neighborly place w the better twist of better music and a more viceral scene than old folks. 5 star dive bar, but w good food. Appreciated the welcome to a 50s sound guy from Austin. read more

After hearing that hot for pizza was the best in town I had to see for myself. We popped in at lunch time and decided to check out the cheese pizza. They have a sour dough crust which was pretty good. The sauce had a nice sweetness to it but definitely needed more. The cheese was burnt, which is not my thing. The staff were kind and accommodating. I liked seeing all the organic conversations between the staff and their customers. The vibe was very much "everybody knows your name" ! Aesthetically I'd describe the vibe as divey. There were cool black and white photos on the wall, grunge music pumping out of the speakers and layers of grim on the baseboards. Im not one to yuck somebody else's yum but this was a miss for me. read more

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The pizza here is tasty but the images on their website don't quite match what you get in person. The lasagna pizza was good but didn't have as much meat and ricotta on it as the picture shows. The best pizza was the hot date one. It is so delicious with Brie, dates, some hot honey, which adds a little spiciness but is not too much. We were disappointed but the garlic knots, though. They were hard and clearly were not freshly made. read more

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Pretty good pizza!! I had the Pepe le Pew and it was quite garlicky --but not a make your breath smell bad garlicky lol. The spot is really cool and divey. I love the decor of the black and white photos with celebrities eating pizza. My server was nice and everything was timely. I'll be going back to try more items on their very extensive and impressive menu. read more

Hot for Pizza - Pepe le Pew pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My favorite place in Richmond for vegan pizza! They have so many options and everything is always fresh! The tofu nuggz are going to be purchased every time because they are so good! I have never had a bad experience and will continue to return to get my pizza fix! read more

Hot for Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Didn't eat anything but the drink i had was yummy and the pizza around me looked good. I'm excited to go and actually try food. The staff was really friendly and the inside was cozy and had cute lights. read more

Great food and vegan options, generally eh service and overall very slow to get any food even when very not busy.

No complaints, my other lunch go to spot.. Very chill during lunch.. customer service is always on point . read more

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My partner and I are long-time vegans and we LOVED the pizza here! We got the vegan Runnin' for Basil and vegan Garfield and omg, incredible! A perfect East-Coast slice; crispy dough through every bite and lots of flavor. Probably the best vegan pizza we've had in RVA! The vibe is pretty cool too: small, local bar with red lighting and DJ's on special nights (maybe Thursdays?). Fun pics on the tables and walls w/ 2 tv screens over the bar playing not-sports, which I thought was fun :) Service was great too - it's seat yourself and the staff were very nice. There was even some fun banter between staff that we thought was fun :) Overall, highly recommend! read more

Hot for Pizza - Vegan Runnin for Basil (left) and Garfield (right) - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Came here a few times and absolutely love the pizza here. The dough is incredible and full of flavor and the pizzas on the menu that I've tasted are so good. The hot date is my favorite. The servers here are usually super friendly even though I've only been there to pick up pizza they still converse and are very pleasant to deal with. read more

I've gotten the Garfield pizza every time I've ordered from here. I normally get it delivered but decided to do pick up for once. There's street parking and luckily I was able to find a close spot. The bartender was so kind, nice and welcoming during our interaction. The place is chill and my pizza was ready when I arrived. Their pizzas do take a while but I think they're worth it. read more

Hot for Pizza - Garfield - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Pizza 9.5/10 (absolutely DELICIOUS!) Service 4/10, Time food arrives 1/10 (wait time over an hour and it was only 1 other couple in the place with us) Ambiance 5/10...music at one point was giving scary dark heavy metal and they were playing a horror movie on one of the screens...,yikes! Would definitely come back but ONLY ONLY ONLY carry out! read more

Burnt sloppy pizza with what looked like a beard hair in it. The workers were busy harassing some guy with a dog instead of worrying about my complaint with hair in my burnt pizza will never step foot near this place again read more

Cool vibe and excellent pizza. Limited seating but friendly service. Highly recommend the buffalo chicken pizza.

The pizza was pretty dang good. Service was on point as well. They kept checking on the table and making sure everything was good. The space is a little small but It's all good. Enjoyed my meal here! Give the "Running with the Basil" a try! read more

We had a really great experience stopping in for lunch on a quiet Friday. Server/bartender was really great. If the receipt was correct, her name was Mel. Really good energy and super-friendly. The menu is extensive, so there's a lot of choice. What's nice is you can get the specials by the slice, since they can add the toppings on-demand. I went simple with a slice of cheese and a slice with sausage. My wife had a small alteration on the Hot Date pizza by dropping the date () and adding pepperoni. The crust is nice and thin, held up well, and was crispy. She loved her slice... So much that this week we're making pizza at home and she wants to recreate it. Drinks were good as well. One TINY downside was I wanted to get some t-shirts, but they didn't have the style I wanted. Sort of understandable as we were there just after Christmas, so they likely had a holiday run. Looks like they're not available for order online. Overall, I'll definitely head back next time we're in Richmond. read more

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This is a total dive - in a great way! This is a bar serving amazing pizza. Interior is small seats about 25 and there are 2 picnic tables out front. Although this seems like a place full of regulars as a newbie we were greeted warmly. There was a DJ playing retro music which I loved! Ordered a couple cocktails - dark & stormy and king built. Both were made perfectly. The staff was attentive and kept us informed so if you're reading review's that complain about service maybe it was an off day ‍ check this place out! The pizza we ordered was Van Zuylen- very cheesy, crust was crisp but still tender. I was there was more soppressetta but I know to request next time. I would also request the spicy sauce bc I like for my nose to run. The wait was a normal amount of time for a pizza. If you want a place to eat your pizza with fork/knife this isn't it.... Although they are accommodating and probably would comply! definitely stop in! read more

Hot for Pizza - Van Zuylen - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Delicious pizza - the sauce is a thicker marinara type but very flavorful and the homemade meatballs we added as a topping were delicious. The wings were huge and very saucy and I appreciated the homemade ranch. They had great drink specials (rail shot & a beer for $5 all day), fun decor (Van Halen themed) and the staff were attentive and kind. We sat at the bar and it seemed as if the people outside had to come in to order, get the check, etc. Note for parking: there isn't a dedicated lot but there was plenty of street parking. read more

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Wow! I love hot for pizza. They have plenty of vegan options and the pies are large! We went on a Thursday around 8:30pm after a school event. Service was a little slow but the food was delicious. I can't remember the name of the pizza we ordered off the top of my head, but we did make it vegan. We requested half the pizza to have vegan sausage on it but the kitchen forgot to add it and we had tot request they remove the charge from our bill. The inside is fun and has a lot to look at. On the walls there are photographs of celebrities eating pizza alone with references from movies. Overall we enjoyed it. read more

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Pizza is mediocre. Worst part was when the restaurant STOLE MONEY from us by adding extra tip to the receipt after signing. Disputed with credit card to get my money back. DO NOT go here. Way overpriced pizza, poor service and worst of all they will steal money from you. UPDATE - could not reply to Gerald's response so updating my review post. I sent a message through the order/contact section on your web page. Adding tip money after guest leaves is absolutely unacceptable. read more

Their pizza is NEXT LEVEL. This is exactly where you need to take your friends for a lowkey place to chill and enjoy each other's company over great food. Special shoutout to our pizza of choice: Captain Planet. WOOWEE! There's a reason the whole pizza didn't last long enough for the photo. I'm mourning the fact it's gone as I write this. read more

Hot for Pizza - Captain Planet - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Firstly, this is the BEST pizza I've ever had in my life!! If I could give ten stars I would!! Everything tasted so fresh we got the Captain Planet pizza and I will be so sad when I go back home that I can't drive up here and this pizza! The vibe is very chill and perfect place to stop talk to friends and enjoy delicious food! Service was great they are all so friendly ten out of ten!! I would add a picture but we immediately tore into it like vultures‍ read more

We've ordered from here 2X on different trips to Richmond. High quality pizza! Have not been in-restaurant yet. One day!

If you like pizza and you like Van Halen, well, this is definitely your place. Actually, the pizza alone is worth checking out but the added vibe makes it worth going a bit out of the way. I've had the "Runnin with the basil" and "pesto both worlds" (to cover the Sammy and Dave eras). Both were great. read more

Had whatever this is delivered. It being THIS overcooked is not the delivery persons fault. This is TRASH! How DARE you send this out of your establishment. Try reheating that and see how it goes. I called to complain and you didn't even pick up so I'll leave this for everyone else to make their own decision. DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY FROM HERE I got in my car to drive it back to them after they didn't pick up their phone a second time *just* to tell them personally they have no pride if they let burnt garbage like this out. They shrugged. Good riddance. Went down the street to grab a frozen pizza from Kroger's and I guarantee it will taste infinitely fresher than whatever they tried to pass off as fresh pizza here. read more

Hot for Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I heard good things about this place from a friend but was surprised by the mixed reviews. I'm not sure what the negative views are about because everything was really good! The overall vibe and aesthetic is great. Two servers were working and were attentive to all tables (moderately busy for a Thursday night). We ordered the Van Zuylen and it was delicious! The the savory sausage and prosciutto mixed with the spicy peppers. I do wish it crispier with a little less cheese because it was a little heavy, but still very tasty. Their ranch seems house made and was delicious. I wouldn't say this is the best pizza in Richmond but it's still really solid! I'd give the pizza a 7.5 out of 10 read more

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Very disappointed in this location after ordering pickup and paying online. I waited for over an hour on an order I thought was being prepared, however when I arrived not only was everyone in there sitting around and singing karaoke?? but my order was still not even made, so thanks for an hour wait and the 28 bucks I'll see back in my account in about a week. SMH do better as an establishment read more

Great vibes and service. Do not sleep on the spaghett ... p perfect amount of cheeses (plural), the meatballs are incredible and the marinara is 10/10. Honestly better than ***'s in my opinion. I cleaned the plate before I thought to take a pic. read more

FINALLY - after almost 13yrs in Virginia (being from Buffalo, NY) we have found GOOD PIZZA AND WINGS! They guys had a personal pan and I ordered a medium cheese, pepperoni and garlic (Pepe Le Pew). The guys had wings too, but no pic. ON POINT. If you're in RVA don't sleep on this place - if you visit - make it a stop! read more

Hot for Pizza - Personal pan - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The area is heavily college student residents, but if I were in college I think I'd be pretty privileged to have this as my break from the meal plan. I ordered online, and got a text when my pizza was ready a few minutes before the promised time. They are catering to the vegan/dairy-free customer, offering vegan cheese on all their pizzas at no extra charge, which is uncommon. Moreover, it is some local brand called "Unmoo", not the typical sludge that one might expect. I tried a pizza with that, and compared to a Chicago style pizza with dairy cheese. You could tell the vegan stuff wasn't cheese, but it melted very nicely and had a more complex and satisfying flavor than most vegan substitutes (the company's website says they age it). Indeed the biggest drawback is that it doesn't have much nutritional value, but with the kick of basil and some hot peppers, there were a few bites where I almost forgot it wasn't a "real" pizza. I say all this speaking as a lifelong vegetarian, and one who is all on board with the non-dairy milks, but someone who definitely likes cheese. The Chicago style pizza was more of a casserole. It is a real mess, but to be fair this is authentic enough. The cornmeal crust was tasty, but the sauce and cheese were 90% of the volume. It came with one free topping, and I was quite satisfied with the oyster mushrooms I asked for. Toppings were plentiful on both pizzas. Good price, tons of options, and friendly to all diets. Hard to imagine a pizza place filling this niche much better. read more

Hot for Pizza - Basil pizza with vegan cheese - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I'm always up for pizza, particularly a new to me spot with pizza. I'd heard about Hot for Pizza, read a few reviews and slid by there the other night. When we broke through the front door, the smell of delicious pizza was stewing, we were starving, excited and I thought to myself, "This is going to be good!" The space was cozy, comfortably lit, smelled like the inside of a pizzeria, had fun music, etc. Staff was very friendly and service was a little lethargic, perhaps because the kitchen was moving slow. We had a Greek style salad to start off, that was delicious and the best part of the meal. We ordered both the Garfield and Van Zuylen Pizza. The pizza I was so excited for was ultimately a huge letdown. If you like frozen pizza from the grocery store this is your thing. The crust just reminded me too much of Tombstone I'd pick up and pop in the oven in college. Hardly any sauce to speak of, bummer! The vibe and space was great, the pizza was not. I'd go back to have some beers at the bar but I'll pass on the pizza. read more

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I'm 5 visits in & the biggest thing for me is consistency. The food has been consistently fire! I don't have a single complaint. I eat mostly vegan / vegetarian and the menu is plentiful for either lifestyle. The service has been great all five visits, even if they are a little busy. The severs & bartenders are always pleasant and attentive. The food... oh my, always amazing. I've tried the spicy garlic tofu nuggets, eggplant wizard, the yankee rose salad (amazing! The house vinaigrette is ) , the eruption, thom willis, temple of boom, pesto both worlds, supreme clientele, and when they were replacing their oven, had a temple of boom deep dish (which was a one off - you can't get that on a normal day). Each time the food has come out hot, delicious, and flavorful. Love the vibe in there. The dim red lighting is a mood. I love how they photoshopped pizza into some of the most iconic photos in celeb history for their wall decor. It's a chill little spot. Whether date night or family time, you should give them A try. I'd say get there early if you want to take the kids because it can be a little loud and bar crowdish at night, however, it's def worth the visit. Price wise I think it's also on par for the quality of the food. My new favorite pizza joint. I also need to call out the impossible fennel sausage... that alone is worth a visit. It's so hard to find pizza spots with vegan toppings (not just veggies) and their list is plentiful. They have vegan cheese, meatballs, sausage, you name it. read more

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If you are craving the veggies get The Captain Planet pizza. It has some interesting, yet delicious things happening here! There's arugula, feta, red onion, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts and I added vegan sausage. I'm no vegetarian or vegan but I do not eat pork, and the vegan sausage didn't disappoint. I thought it was great! I ordered delivery and it arrived about 30 mins before I was expecting it on a Friday night! All in all I would certainly return. My next pie to try will be The Garfield, aka lasagna pizza, I read some tempting reviews about it before I made my final selection P.S, the yerba mate was so so... read more

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There are so many wonderful parts that make up Hot For Pizza. The vegan options - some of the best in the city. The flavor combos - unique and constantly changing. The ingredients - high quality and fresh ! The pan crust, chewy and satisfying! Don't even get me started on the specials - there is always something fun going on like Chicago style pizza and western spaghetti night. You can definitely find something for everybody in your family at this pizza place read more

Hot for Pizza - Temple of Boom Mushrooms, moz, and balsamic - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Let's be honest, opening a new restaurant is a daunting, thankless task. A whirlwind of construction, building permits, inspections, missing inventory, unforseen delays, more permits, more inspections, and God knows what else. Been there, and have no fond memories of this red-tape-laden process. Now, add to that the horror of opening a new restaurant in the middle of a 100-year pandemic, and you can see how the mere FACT this place was brave enough to open amidst all of the madness around us deserves at least more than one star...whoever you are. But not to get too personal, I decided after seeing the soft opening messages on their Facebook page to give them a fair (warning) shot. You know I couldn't do a review of this place without a few Van Halen references, right? I'm also a gimmick freak, so a pizza joint with what amounts to a logo of my all-time favorite rock band, and menu items named after some of their greatest guitar hits (take their Italian sub called "The Solo from Beat It") was a no-brainer. Somebody get me a doctor (pepper)! Not having an official online presence is understandable, and the soft opening menu looked appealing enough. I was also happy to see that Richmond's own (and fabulous) UnMoo cheese was being featured on their vegan and vegetarian pizzas. So we called in an order and were looking forward to giving this rocking joint it's big break. We ordered four 12 inch pies, the Van Zuylen (standard meat-lovers), Temple of Boom (mushroom mania with garlic), Runnin' With the Basil for our vegan son (he added vegan meatballs) and a standard pepperoni. (I'll call it "Pepperoni Delight" as a homage to Van Halen's long time concert openinig song. (Look it up) All four were called in, no toppings or special orders were missed, and the pizza was ready when promised. The lagtime from downtown to our home was about 20 minutes, and the pizzas were still hot when we ate them. All I can say is, this is a SERIOUS contender for best pizza in Richmond. We actually thought the crust, although a bit more chewy than a few other places in town, was very tasty, almost like a sourdough bread that you would like to dip in extra marinara. My son with the dairy allergy LOVED his pizza and there was more than enough for a decent lunch the next day. The toppings were delicious and plentiful, and getting a plain cheese for under $10. is a terrific deal. The subs are a bit pricey, but we have seen how the processing and meats markets have been ravaged by Covid-19, so hopefully they'll tick down slightly when all of this is behind us. So, again, I don't mind someone calling out a restaurant when they have consistently missed the mark. But this is a fledgling business (literally DAYS old) with an excellent product that has opened despite incredible odds and challenges. That in of itself is worth giving ANY business more than one chance. We were happy with our first try, but we will be back to see how this place rocks when the crowds are "Unchained." (I'll be here all night) After our first taste, we doubt that this pizza joint will be a one-hit wonder. read more

Hot for Pizza - Seriously hard rocking store logo. Does Eddie know? - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Since you asked....I tried to call and place an order. I called them Thursday 12:23pm and got no answer so I thought maybe they are busy and I moved on. Called back on Saturday at 5:41 and again at 5:44 and finally accepted they just don't answer the phone. I was really looking forward to something different. Yes, they were open and sure, I could probably order on line but I had a few questions so I wanted to talk to somebody...but I guess they prefer not to answer the phone. I guess this is just the new normal but I don't think I will ever get used to it. read more

The style of the restaurant is awesome and interesting to look at. The pizza is good as well with prices you'd expect for a restaurant with unique pizza flavors. Definitely would recommend the Garfield and the Hot Date if you like spice and sweet. read more

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While the food is great.. If you are a woman coming alone be careful. The workers/crowd here who hang outside at night and even during the day have a reputation for harassment- a friend of mine was followed home one night and I haven't had comfortable experiences with them either often they will whistle or follow me- I've even had one block me from getting out of my car. Great for takeout- usually cool people- but bring a friend. read more