This was our bonus review pizza after a day of doing portnoys 8.2 crew three locations. We almost pulled the plug at three because we were pretty full. I'm a huge fan of Detroit style pizza and when you put a steel city twist on it. Well full or not we had to give it a try. This location was the take out only and although the street in front of the restaurant was really packed we did find parking not far away. We walked in having an idea what we wanted. The staff was very helpful in helping us decide. The order was a plain cheese, homemade chips and dip (do not pass on the chips and dip! ), extra sauce and ranch dressing. Initially he they were out, but then said let me double check .... They had one left! Much appreciation for looking vs just saying we're out! (Saturday march 7th ... early afternoon... you know who you are front counter guy! ) The pizza was amazing and I look forward to coming back for some more of the crazier combinations read more

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I have heard many good things about Iron Born & the Detroit style pizza. This was my first time for each. The place itself is a straight up pizza joint. I've got no problem with that!! Grab a beer down the street and a slice up the street!! The guy running the place knew what he was doing. They were busy, and he was rolling. I preordered and it was ready on time. In and out. No problems. The pizza? It's different. I'm kind of sauce guy. This pizza for me was a little too light in the sauce department , little too much dough. The caramelized edges were the best part. So don't get me wrong, it wasn't the best pizza I've ever had, but I devoured it happily!! Next time I think I'll just order extra sauce. See how that goes. read more

The pizza is always so good here! On a garlicky, focaccia base, the pizza has tons of flavor. Very filling! We love the buffalo chicken as well as the pepperoni (they have a great red sauce). There was a heavy amount of ricotta which helped balance the buffalo sauce. Such a quick pick up and online ordering process as well. We brought to a nearby brewery to enjoy. read more

Iron Born Pizza - Buffalo Chicken Pie - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food at Iron Born Pizza was amazing! The only bad part about this restaurant is the wait that often occurs because they don't have room in the restaurant. But, it is worth it! The food is amazing and the workers are very nice! GF friendly as well! read more

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9/27/2025 Ate List: Pepperoni - 7.8 White Pizza- 7.4 Great spot. Well done Detroit Style. The Pepperoni was reliably above solid. Would absolutely get again. White Pizza was good - because of ingredients does not really taste so good on a reheat - feels like a bit of an acquired taste but still good. read more

Iron Born Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Thick crusty with a crispy outer layer, Iron Born makes a fantastic deep dish pizza. I usually order it to go and it's always just as good at home and a perfect size to share with others. It's a bit of a different style than other pies around here but definitely worth checking out! read more

Iron Born Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Might be my favorite pizza in Pittsburgh! Their menu has an awesome selection of specialty pizzas, all distinctly different from one another and sound delicious. I ordered the chicken bacon broccoli ranch pie. It had tender roasted chicken, grilled broccoli, crispy bacon, and a creamy ranch sauce. It was absolutely delicious! The dough was thick but still fluffy, with an excellent crunch on the edges. It had the perfect amount of melted mozzarella cheese on top too. Each pie comes with 6 slices, which is super filling, and I ended up saving half for later. I'll definitely be coming back in the future! Best part is how close they are to Grist House, so you can order to to and walk down the street to pick it up. read more

Iron Born Pizza - Chicken Bacon Broccoli Ranch - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Always, Always, Always incredible customer service and even better food. Everything on the menu is sooooo good. And the pizzas are amazing, always hot, fresh and cooked perfectly. Hands down easily in the top 3 pizza places in the burgh. You'd be stupid to not try them and you will be hooked once you do !!! read more

I had never heard of Detroit style pizza before. After eating this pizza I will definitely be eating more! My wife and I tried one pizza and the next night we bought 3 because we liked it so much and wanted to try more flavors! read more

Very disappointing experience for all of us. The pizza sauce tasted like crushed tomatoes with some salt and pepper added. No flavor profile on it The gluten free crust was actually very good. Better than the normal crust in my opinion Not a place I'd recommend or return to. Overall not a good slice of pizza by any means We saw our waitress once the entire time sitting there as well read more

Iron Born Pizza - Red Pie - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Tried the white pizza and it did not disappoint. My only complaint was i could so with less of the caramelized onions or even none and maybe more tomatoes. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the pie. At first glance it seemed a little small and pricey at $18=1 pie/6 slices but it was super filling! And the crust....the crust was perfect! Perfectly crispy on the edges, airy and light and not too heavy. Heaven in a bite. If you like pizza that isn't your normal plain jane pizza, try this!!! I can't wait to try more pies from here. read more

Iron Born Pizza - White Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I usually don't even like deep dish, but sometimes I want it--and this was hands down the best I've had. The crust was super crunchy on the bottom and edges, with that perfect cheese caramelization that takes it to another level. The dough had a really nice light, airy texture that kept it from feeling too heavy. I also love that they offer unique topping combos you don't see at your average pizza shop. If you're looking for something different and seriously good, Iron Born is it. read more

Iron Born Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It's time to stop kidding myself. I like to tell myself that Neapolitan pizza is my favorite, but then why do I constantly end up running to any Detroit style pizza place that I find? It's simply irresistible. If you know, you know. And in the world of Detroit style, Iron Born is king. From the days of Smallman galley, I was hooked. A massive menu of insane pizza creations, both white and red tops....all sitting on the best pizza crust you'll find anywhere. The deep crunch of a Detroit pizza is unmatched. The Forager is a can't miss....garlic cream, roasted mushrooms, ricotta, and drizzled with honey. Hits the spot every single time. Iron Born is honestly the best Detroit pizza I've experienced anywhere, and that's included in Detroit itself. Although just a few times per year, I've been visiting Pittsburgh on business for almost a decade now. In the early days I'd try new places. I'm not ashamed to admit that over the past 5 years I have not had anything in Pittsburgh but iron born. It's that good. read more

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Spicy Pie is for real. If you're in from out of town, looking for a good pizza, this is a local favorite.

One of our favorites and regular take away!! Never once make any mistakes and we order often! Great friendly staff! Filling and delicious the edges are my favorite part! Grab a cannoli! They are amazing! read more

I had tried Iron Born years ago when Federal Galley first opened. Definitely a unique type of pizza. For me I guess it's just too much fried dough, with a lot of sauce but not much cheese. It oddly reminded me of eating Pizza Huts deep dish pie as a kid. I was never fond of Pizza Hut to their pie, but my mother loved the deep dish so that would be the pie we would get. We were at Grist House and the food truck wasn't drawing our interest so we decided to try Iron Born. I ordered online and my husband picked it up while I held the fort down at the brewery. Definitely convenient ordering and within walking distance was also a plus. When he got back I was a little underwhelmed. Again, I think it's just personal preference. There was nothing wrong with the pie. It was warm the ingredients tasted fresh, it just wasn't something I would seek out. Too much dough for me, but if this is your style of pizza I think you will enjoy it. read more

Iron Born Pizza - *Classic Pie - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pizza? Phenomenal. Everything I have ever ordered from here has been amazing. Service? Eh, not so much. I normally do pickup to save myself the app delivery service fees. I walked in this last time and one worker was trying to leave and was arguing with a customer on the phone because he wanted something they didn't have in their computer, but had as an ingredient on their menu. From what I could understand he just wanted it on the side. The whole 5-10 minutes I was in there waiting (for my pizza that was done, and dying on a table) she argued on and on and then finally handed the phone off to someone else who more level-headedly explained the same thing, so she could leave. I stood there waiting for a while when either one could have handed me my pizza that was already paid for, and let me leave without having to stand there awkwardly while a disagreement ensued. Will I be back? Yeah. But I hope next time it's not weird. read more

This was the worst pizza I've ever had. How does it have such high reviews? The pizza and garlic knots taste like stale bread with tomato sauce dumped on top. They are charging premium prices for the cheapest ingredients possible. I'd rather order from Pizza Hut than this garbage. Extremely expensive for flavorless , old bread. read more

Iron Born Pizza - "Meat Pie" I dare you to find more than a pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

my husband brought me 2 slices of just cheese pizza and it was absolutely incredible! he had pineapple pizza as well and said it was super good too! will absolutely be back! read more

Literally the worst pizza I have ever had, in terms of taste profile there was none. It tasted like bread and sauce. The white pizza had way too many onions. Pizza was not at all what I anticipated for the price! read more

This pizza is so good. I got takeout and it came pretty quickly and still pretty hot! This is the first time I've ever gotten iron born and I was very happy. Although next time, I'm definitely going to be going inside to eat! It looks like such a cute spot to eat at. read more

Iron Born Pizza - *Forager Pie and *Caesar Salad - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Decent thick pizza served hot and fresh. Stopped here for the first time and our Detroit style pizza selections certainly helped to resolve our lunchtime hunger fix. Would have liked a little bit more sauce for the size of the crust and would like to taste a little bit more of a garlic or flavor seasoning in it to take it to that next level. Pizza pricing was decent and as expected. No parking was available and the spot in the Strip appeared with very limited seating but they did their best to move folks in and out with the busy Open Streets Pittsburgh crowd. They did have a mini bar with seating on site as well. read more

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Great pizza!! Love the homemade chips and onion dip too! Quick service and friendly staff

Stopped in with my husband and our friend and ordered the Hawaiian pie, coffee pie and Italian pie. Each pizza was absolutely delicious! I didn't think I'd like the Hawaiian Pie but it has changed my mind about pineapple on pizza. The staff were super friendly and everything was cooked perfectly! Highly recommend to anyone in the Millvale area! read more

The service and food was great! The three gentlemen behind the counter were busy insuring the orders were ready, pronto.

We LOVEEE iron born pizza on Grant Street. The food is cooked to perfection, they got a great staff, very respectful and polite and the pizza is amazing here! I suggest anyone give it a try! The manager is super awesome and funny and is very very helpful!! Would recommend 5/5 ! Great experience. read more

Awesome! Fast service,great place,great food,great folks! Definitely recommend this place.

Best food and people working there. I took my family there for a pizza..Left feeling like family!! Way to go guys! You rock

Scrumptious pizza, consumed greedily on the steps of a nearby business, before a show at Mr. Small's. Staff so nice and helpful.

I ordered pizza for pick-up from Iron Born's Millvale location last week, and it was exactly what I expected: delicious! This is the 2nd Iron Born location to open in Pittsburgh, with their first location being in the Strip District. I had planned on picking up some dinner from that location, but their website wouldn't let me place any pick-up orders there on the evening I was craving their pizza. No matter, Millvale isn't exactly much further out for me than the Strip, so I just placed my order there. Iron Born did a pretty good job of keeping me updated about the order via text messages, which was very helpful. Unlike their sister restaurant, this specific location is set up for takeout only; waiting inside for the pizza would be cramped on a typical Friday evening, and in 2020, waiting inside with other people is a huge no-no! Fortunately, all I had to do was arrive around my estimated pickup time and wait in the car for the confirmation text. Then it was a quick stroll from the car to the shop, and I had my food in hand! I had ordered Iron Born's fabulous Detroit-style pizza and a side of some garlic pull-apart bread. I went for the Cubano Pie this time, which is anything but traditional. This pizza has pork, ham, dill pickles, honey mustard, and Swiss cheese - all baked on top of the thick and airy Detroit-style crust that Iron Born specializes in. It's a pretty unique pie that I definitely recommend trying at least once! The pull-apart bread was fabulous as well; and I enjoyed leftovers throughout the weekend. This was a great experience all-around, from the helpful updates on my order to the tasty final result. Of course, Iron Born also offers a range of more traditional pies, so don't let the Cubano Pie scare you away if you prefer simple cheese or pepperoni pizzas! Iron Born has a decent-sized menu and allows you to create your own pizza as well, so no matter what you're craving, they can make it. I was already a big Iron Born fan, so it was nice to find out that both locations are able to deliver on the high expectations set when the concept began in Smallman Galley. I'll definitely be keeping Iron Born in mind the next time I'm craving pizza! read more

Iron Born Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I know some east coast pizza snobs who turn their noses up at this sort of pie and I'm just fine with that. More for me and anyone else who loves a perfectly doughy yet crisp Sicilianesque crust with a tangy tomato sauce There is not much that I can complain about with Iron Born other than eating it every day would probably kill me and I crave it any time I think about. Like right now. While writing this review. God I'm triggered. read more

Thick crust, Sicilian-style pizza, totally delicious. Take out only. Build your own pizza or pick one of the menu options. read more

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I have never had Detroit style pizza, or even deep dish for that matter, but this is really good pizza! I order delivery today via UberEats and it arrived within a reasonable amount of time. The order consisted of a forager pie and a cannoli. I must say, I'm not usually a fan of thicker crust pizzas. Normally, I prefer a thin and crunchy pie. However, the forager pie made me reconsider this opinion. The bottom is crispy and buttery. The edges are cheesy and crispy as well. Soo good! And, the base itself is like a delicious, fluffy focaccia bread. The toppings are plentiful, too. Honey is subtle and not overpowering, but a great touch. Love the ricotta and the high quality herbs. Mushrooms are well cooked, but I would have liked more of them. The cannoli was only $2 and it was quite large. A little bit soggy, but the inside was creamy and subtly sweet. Quite good! If I was being picky, the price for the pizza is a little expensive given the size. However, it is much higher quality than the competition, which makes up for the smaller portions in my opinion. All in all, this is a great introduction to deep dish or Detroit style pizza. I'm glad there is a pizza shop in Pittsburgh offering this style of pie (I rate this place a 4.5/5). If you're looking for some of the highest quality pizza in Pittsburgh, check out Iron Born! read more

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Probably the best pizza in Pittsburgh. Great vegetarian options (LOVE the forager pie). Only wish they were open later. read more

Iron Born Pizza - *Forager Pie - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is probably the 3rd time I've eaten here and each time I'm blown away again by how good the pizza is. I myself am normally a fan of NY style thinner pizza, but this place is my only exception! Last night I had their Buffalo chicken pizza and if I wasn't splitting it- I would have eaten the whole thing myself. Everything from the crispy crust to the glob of ricotta on top of it is truly to die for. 10/10 recommend and I will die on this hill. read more

Iron Born Pizza - Buffalo Chicken Pie - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We first had IB when they were up and coming at Federal Galley in the Strip. I think they just keep getting better each time we indulge. We couldn't pick just one pie so we went with the traditional red pie (knowing that it is scrumptious and encrusted in melted cheese). We added on the mushroom pie, and let me tell you this is ny new favorite. The shroom pie has a sweet taste on first bite and the savory side comes out from the ricotta on top. It is so well balanced there wasn't much leftover....heck we ate it in the car on the ride home because well that's what you do with hot pizza!! read more

Iron Born Pizza - All thats left from the mushroom and red pies - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have been in love with Iron Born since they were in the Smallman Galley. Just easily some of the best pizza in the city. This was my first time checking out their Millvale location. It was a weeknight and they were closing at 8:30 pm, but still took my order at 8:16 pm. My friends and I were at Gristhouse, which is an easy walk to Iron Born. My order was ready in about 25 minutes. We went with the spicy pizza and the white pizza. Both were just to die for. The spicy pizza had the perfect amount of spice, some delicious peppers, lots of good sauce and of course the perfect baked on cheesy crust. The white pizza was so fresh with the lemony arugula and the fresh ricotta. I just want to say to Iron Born Pizza... I love you & don't ever change xoxoxo read more

Many of us are familiar with Iron Born from their years at Smallman Galley. The lessons learned there informed the creation of this new shop in Millvale. The Millvale location is exclusively take-out and it features a small comfortable room where you can wait for your order. The menu is posted on the wall, and there's lots to choose from, or you can build your own. While mostly pizza, there are some sandwiches as well. I ordered the Kale Pie, made with Garlic Cream, Sweet Sausage, Roasted Kale, Fingerling Potatoes, and Parmesan. Delicious pizza, made fresh to your order. Proximity to the popular Grist House Brewery will likely benefit both businesses. read more

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I can't describe my love for good pizza in words... The pizza crust of iron born looked interesting and given the high ratings, I finally ordered in from this spot. Upon reading through the descriptions, the white pie caught my attention. The ingredients sounded very interesting with onion jam and lemon arugula. I'm not a fan of white pies in general and I love the marinara sauce, but this time around, I made an exception. My order arrived on time and the size was somewhat small (you get an 8 slice pizza elsewhere for this price). However, the pizza tasted amazing! I liked the delicate balance of sweet and savory flavors. I never appreciated dollops of ricotta cheese on a pizza and this time was no exception. I never really understood the point of ricotta cheese, it has no taste whatsoever. Regardless, I liked this pizza. I would definitely try iron born in future and urge you to check it out too! read more

Iron Born Pizza - White Pie - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

One of my favorite places in the 'burgh. I'm glad to see they're doing well enough to have a spot outside of Smallman Galley. Living in Bloomfield we often walk to Millvale and did so when we picked up our first pie from the new location. It's a great way to work off the guilt of those delicious calories. However we did take a car service home so the pizza would still be warm and fresh. And, it was. Love the deep dish style. The Detroit Red Top has got to be my favorite by far. It's so filling as well. Two pieces and I'm bursting. Definitely a welcome addition to continual progress of the Millvale business district. read more