Came in right when Porchfest was winding down, and this place was absolutely packed. Once I was able to get to the front of the line and placed my order of a few sandwiches, the woman at the counter warned me that it was going to be quite a wait and so that I should get comfortable. I honestly had no problem waiting because the rain outside was coming down pretty heavily and I needed a break from being on my feet all day. We were probably waiting for ~20-25 minutes, and so I went up to the counter to get a Diet Coke. I placed the order with the same woman, and then she asked me if I received my food yet, I said no, and she grabbed a Diet Coke and urged me to just take it for free. Afterwards, she followed me to my table where my partner and her co-worker were seated and asked if they wanted any drinks on the house because of the wait, and was apologizing profusely. The staff were absolutely hustling. They were yelling out names for completed orders, checking if those people were waiting outside, and circling the floor to check in on tables like mine. It was a brutal rush to work through and they managed it as best as they could. To top that off, the chicken parm was awesome - super juicy and the bread was delicious. I'm moving to the area in the next ~2 months, and this place will have me as a regular because of how they handled that night. read more

Ordered 11 specialty pies and salads for a special event at Art at the Armory . Everything ready on time . Amazing attention to freshness from crust to sauce and all the toppings . Attentive staff , committed owner to serve the Sommerville pizza scene . Place is awesome . Grab a beer - order a pizza and support your local business ! read more

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I ordered French toasts but it came without my strawberries topping!! I'm very disappointed read more

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Needed a quick bite and Hot Tomatoes came through! There are so many options to choose form whether its pizza, sandwiches, pastas, etc. There is something for everyone! Clean and spacious seating area and friendly staff. I ordered a slice that came with sausage, tomatoes and onions. Pizza is fresh and tasty, and the service is just as good as the pizza. I will be back to order more items off their menu! read more

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Got a slice to go right before closing, it wasn't bad, but average. It was a good size for a slice but it didn't stand out to me. If in the area I'd grab it for sure but wouldn't rush back. I do find just a slice hard to judge a place so maybe their full pies are better so I would give it another go. read more

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Great "Whitey Pizza" and Chicken Parm Sub. The pizza crust was perfect and the taste was phenomenal!

Huge portions and they treat you like family here! Welcoming and warm environment where you can truly just sit and enjoy a tasty sandwich. Ingredients feel fresh and well-selected, all coming together for one delicious bite after another. Their potato salad is one for the books. I was pleasantly surprised to see they now have a full bar and will be back to try their drinks soon. Their pizzas are also flavorful and big! A gem to revisit often in Union Square! read more

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Hot Tomatoes is honestly such a hidden gem. The pizza is incredible -- super tasty and the portions are really big. What made it even better was the friendly service, everyone was so welcoming and kind. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. read more

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Ordered a chicken parm sandwich on a whim. I was very hungry, and I am a large person with a large appetite. Chicken parm was enormous. Really good bread, nice cutlet and cheese, good sauce could use a little more though. Despite being crazy hungry, I could only finish half. The thing was massive, two big dude meals worth! read more

I needed a large booking very last minute and was met with the kindest staff willing to take our 20 person table! We were given great service and AMAZING food. The portions weren't just huge but they were delicious. While it was a casual establishment they had a menu with options for everyone even wine beer and a menu of cocktails. The casual ambiance but warm atmosphere made the place feel like eating Sunday dinner at Nonnas! read more

The Sloppy Joe was amazing! I hadn't had a Sloppy Joe since the elementary school cafeteria. I have been thinking of them in recent years and wondering what my first one as an adult would be like. First, Hot Tomatoes' is huge! I had been thinking $15 (after tax and tip) was a bit steep for a sandwich, but this was 2 full sandwiches. The bread is artisanal, delightfully thick and chewy, and way surpassed my expectations; a major step up from a hamburger bun. The filling tastes just like my nostalgic memories, but upon further inspection is much more gourmet, with the addition of beautifully melted cheese, caramelized onions and occasional bits of shredded carrots and tomatoes. It was definitely "sloppy" but so delicious I didn't mind picking up all the pieces that fell out and stuffing them back in. Tip: if you take some home make sure to wrap the part with the meaty inside exposed in several napkins as well as the small sheet they give you. I did and the bag still got leaky and stained orange. The leftover "half" sandwich tasted really good cold too. I will definitely go back for the Sloppy Joe and maybe other things - the menus of sandwiches, salads, and pizza all look very appealing, more than the typical sandwich shop. read more

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We sat down outside and the wind blew this over on my girlfriend and crushed her. We wait 20 minutes for food (a salad, a sandwich and a slice of pizza) and finally go up to the counter and one of our orders has been sitting there for the 20 minutes. We find out they gave the sandwich to someone else and they didn't start making a new one until we pointed it out. The sandwich was supposed to come with a side which we didn't get. When we finally got the sandwich, the chef had to walk the food over because the front cashier guy was too incompetent. Pizza was cold. I think if they fired the cashier person, the place would be a lot better. read more

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Service was super nice! Servings are quite generous too. The shrimp pizza was around $30, but comfortably fed two. Unfortunately, while it was garlicky and flavorful, it was way too salty. I heard the other pizzas were less salty so maybe we were unlucky. read more

Truly the best sandwich's on the planet. You can't go wrong ordering here because everything is fantastic. They blow the competition out of the water and it's not even close. Don't believe me, get a gobbler from here and all star sandwich bar, you'll never get a sandwich from anywhere else again but hot tomates. Not only is it twice the size it's CHEAPER too! Their pizza is also fantastic! Servers/staff are incredibly friendly and all around wonderful to interact with. Truly a Union square gem and I hope everyone gets to have the life changing experience of eating Hot Tomatoes!!! read more

Finally got to come in and order Hot Tomatoes! The ambiance was a comfortable, modern vibe for take out or dine in. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. My husband and I ordered to go, the Hot Tomatoes Pie with hot cherry peppers and pepperoni along with the chick a dee salad. The pizza was perfectly crisp and thin, with solid flavors and balance. The pizza size is a decent size and has 8 slices. Coming from NJ and NY it's difficult to find a pizza of that caliber locally and we're so happy we finally have a spot for that well made pie. The salad was also flavorful and paired well with the pizza. We'll definitely be back! (Check out the photos!) read more

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Great sandwich spot, with solid future potential. Everyone here always tries as hard as they can to give you what you want and need. Consistent quality with the food and they have a good bar but not enough people come in to drink, looks like. Their hospitality is solid so they just need a music playlist with soul and some kind of curated beer and shot/cocktail situation. There's tough nearby karaoke competition most nights. Anyway, they're a good neighborhood joint and they deserve business. They should get their fryolater fixed and do brined mozzarella sticks and serve beer from four star farms and the alchemist, some led-flickering candles, I dunno I'm spitballing and rambling but tl;dr this place is great. read more

Loved the sandwiches, but the pizza was a disappointment. No rise on the dough & it couldn't stand up to the sauce. Sauce had good flavor. Just the dough was terrible. Could prob make a better pizza at home. read more

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Today I ordered the chicken ziti and broccoli, creamy style. It was delicious. Not too creamy and just perfect amount of sauce and seasoning. It came with three mini garlic bread rolls. So good. I will definitely order this again. read more

Im a pizza snob, and this place is best slice in the area. Dragon Pizza, Leone's, Mortadella Head, Pini's, Posto - this place bests them for me. Big portions too, only knock is beers aren't on tap. They close at 10pm which is normal but open late night would be dope too. read more

My friends and I decided to order pizza from Hot Tomatoes. We got two Kendall Square pizzas to share for take-out. The toppings felt a bit lackluster and disappointing. One of the pizzas straight up did not have the oven roasted tomatoes indicated in their online description. Each chicken piece was cut up small and did not have much flavor. I enjoyed the crust and appreciated how each slice maintained its shape. I wish the pesto flavor were more apparent, but it was overpowered by the sweet tomato sauce instead. Overall, the pizza tasted fine, but nothing overly impressive. For the price, I am more inclined to other local pizza spots instead. read more

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The food is so great and the staff is always friendly. This is a hidden jewel at the heart of Union Square.

I may have just DESTROYED 4 slices of their White pizza. So incredibly good I just couldn't stop eating them! Don't tell my cardiologist!!!!

First time there. Stopped in for a couple pies for the family. I guess they have been there for a year, first time there for me though. Nice vibe, nice tables, clean. Sandwich menu board makes me think damn I want one of those, but no, I need to bring pizzas back. They were just opening, I ordered two (one size only, a true large), and they got them going. Two nice ladies working the shop. In no time, I am out of there and walking them back to the family. A plain cheese and a pepperoni. We gave them the taste test. Good sauce. Crisp bottom with a little chew. Cheese good. Overall a really great pizza. So glad I tried them out, will definitely be our got to from here on out. The only problem, I gotta try some of those sandwiches! read more

If you like thin and I mean thin crust pizza this is for you. But...I would suggest you go there and eat it because once it leaves the store it will arrive ice cold. And if your stove is on order and you have no way to reheat it you're out of luck read more

Awesome vibes good food. We got the salad and it's pretty big, easy to share between 4 people. The pizza is also enough for 4, we had leftovers. The service was also good, Victoria is so attentive! read more

I rarely write reviews. I got their hot tomato pizza with garlic and it was SO good! This might be the single best pizza I've ever had in my life. Also, great service!! 1000/10 highly recommend read more

Ridiculous slow service rude sculley cap working intentionally SLOW left pizzas sitting on oven getting cold and cardboardy

Market to Table I came upon this by accident and tried his eggplant lasagna. WOW. I sat with the owner, the third generation from the Chelsea Produce Market. He gets the pick of vegetables and tomatoes for his dishes and sauces and used the recipes of his grandmother. Bless his grandmother. The eggplant was fresh, well drained and coated with homemade breadcrumbs. His cheeses are locally made and the dish was filled with fresh parsley and Italian herbs. It was so good I took two orders to freeze at home. His prices and smile beat the stuffing out of those in Boston. We will be back on his wine night. read more

It's hard to find good pizza in Somerville and this place was excellent! You need to try it out!

Thrilled that they are finally open, we stopped into Hot Tomatoes in Union Square to check out what it has to offer. We were not intending to get anything and just wanted to check out the menu, but the options were irresistible and we ended up leaving with two sandwiches and the signature tomato soup. The North Ender and the Green Monster sandwiches were on point. The flavors were robust, and very well balanced. The bread, oh my, was exceptionally soft and fresh, perfectly complementing the sandwich fillings. It's clear that they put a lot of thought into their combinations, and it definitely paid off! Now, let's talk about that tomato soup. It's not often that you find a tomato soup that strikes the perfect balance of flavors, but Hot Tomatoes has nailed it. It was flavorful, rich, and had that homemade goodness we all crave. What impressed us the most was that it wasn't overly salty, which can be a deal-breaker. We appreciated how natural taste of the ingredients shined. Beyond the delicious food, the atmosphere inside Hot Tomatoes is cozy and inviting, making it a great place for a casual meal or a quick bite. And, to top it all off, the owner Phil is the nicest guy ever, embodying neighborhood hospitality and charm at its best! We're thrilled to have Hot Tomatoes in the neighborhood, and we can't wait to explore more of their menu. If you're in the mood for authentic Italian flavors and a warm, welcoming ambiance, do yourself a favor and give Hot Tomatoes a try. You won't be disappointed! Buon appetito! photography: @bengebo read more

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Fantastic little gem! So clean! Such kind and nice people! And the food - oh my goodness! So good! I had the Union Station, and got extra Russian dressing. I mean, it was huge, messy, and soooo good! My fellow diner had their Little Chick-A-Dee salad. She felt the flavor was great, but the high sided plate was too small for the amount of lettuce and toppings. She did leave about a 1/3 of the lettuce. But she thoroughly enjoyed it. We stumbled upon it in trying to get to the coffee shop that used to be next door but is now closed. A happy accident, and next time we are coming through Cambridge/Boston, definitely plan to make another stop here to try some of the other delicious sounding sandwiches and salads! Oh - they do have pizza as well. lol Haven't tried but looked good - thin, foldable, and a fellow patron was telling the team it was so good too. read more

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First of all the staff is delightful, and the pizza and salads are great. The sandwiches are a little hit or miss. If you get a "juicy" one like the meatball sub or sloppy joe, they're great, but the other sandwiches have been a little dry in my experience. read more

Chicken Parm sub is very good. I personally love the creamy chicken pesto with ziti. Is about time for Somerville to have some good pizza read more

Service was fantastic! Ask for Victoria! She is awesome! Pineapple pizza, grilled cheese & in house tomato soup, and cookies are fantastic!

Pizza is delicious and our server, Victoria, went above and beyond, incredibly kind and personable. Will be coming back!

The food is phenomenal - we had the farmers salad, gobbler sandwich, hot tomato pizza and regular cheese pizza. The salad was truly farm to table, my husband said it was the best gobbler sandwich he ever had. The pizza - the best. The service is so friendly and has a cool vibe. Highly recommend read more

great service & chill vibes. their pizza slices are generous & tasty. i love ordering their north ender sandwich w/ a side of potato salad, kendall square pizza, and the green town. haven't tried their soups/salads/pastas but i'm sure they're good too. definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

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What a lovely new addition to Union Square! Your neighborhood sandwich and pizza shop serving up elevated bites. It is a cute spot with plenty of seating, well lit, and chalkboards advertising the menu. Everything sounded appetizing, but I decided on a hot sandwich. I went with the gobbler and added American cheese. The bread was buttery and toasted nicely. The sandwich was jam-packed with stuffing, turkey, and the cranberry mayo meshed nicely, bringing all of the flavors together. This sandwich was so savory and filling that I was only able to eat half. I was able to eat the other half the next day, and it was still tasty left over. I got a side of elbow pasta salad, which was also really yummy! I have my eye on the pizza for my next visit! read more

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I'm visiting the USA and wanted to get a good slice of pizza and my daughter had mentioned hearing good things about this place. The whitey appealed to me as I was craving a white pizza. I can honestly say this is the best crust I've eaten ever full stop. I never eat the crust...I leave it in the dish. I was shaking the pepper on the ends and ate every last bite. The pizza was so good. I'm so happy that we could not finish the pie so I can reheat another slice for later. Service was nice too as we sat outside and the waitress brought us everything we needed out there. They have outside seating and inside, both good atmosphere. I might add also that when I came home someone else was pulling up with one of their pizzas and my daughter's roommate had ordered one from there via Grub Hub so it's a popular place and rightly so. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. We were recommended to go by a friend of mine and tried the "Union Square" sandwich in homage to our home court location. This was a Reuben style sandwich with a very nicely crusted rye bread that was hot of the grille and would crush in your mouth. The cheese was slightly melted and not extremely hot, just the right temperature, so it would not burn the top of your mouth. You could tell that they used high quality ingredients, including the side potato salad that was so good, even for a side dish that is part of the plate. The place has tons of seats, maybe about 20+ high tops and lots of stuff on the menu like pizza, salads, sandwiches and more. This is the best sandwich that I have had anywhere in Massachusetts and definitely worth coming back. I am Latin and my next venture will be their Cuban Sandwich and no doubt try more of their amazing food. Cheers and welcome to Somerville! read more

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