My husband and I walked in over the long weekend and were able to get seated immediately around 5:30pm. We ordered the beef carpaccio, like a pepperoni, and touch of gray. I enjoyed the beef carpaccio and both pizzas but definitely preferred like a pepperoni. I could see it not being for everyone though because it is quite heavy handed with the onions! touch of gray was a bit too cheesy for me but the pickles were a great balance. Regardless of which pizza, my husband and I both loved the dough. All in all, everything was delicious, the service was great, and I'll definitely be returning to try more of their menu! read more

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I came here for dinner and love the interior! The staff is all so welcoming!! The food was good but didn't completely completely blow me away. The shrimp toast and salad were yummy but I think I typically prefer more classic pizzas. The one that we got had a basil pesto that wasn't my favorite but I could totally see other people really enjoying it! read more

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Fantastic neighborhood restaurant with a rotating, seasonal menu. Crispy, chewy wood-fired pizzas are the core of the menu but with a good array of other creative appetizers and mains to choose from. The tres leches dessert was really something special. The restaurant itself is charming and cozy and servers were super friendly. read more

June Bug - Chocolate tres leches cake - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This is such a cozy, unique restaurant in Union Square! We got a reservation for a weekday evening and it was already pretty busy when we arrived, so I'm glad we did. With some recommendations from our lovely server, we ordered some drinks (a cocktail with charred pepper and a grapefruit soda) which were both delicious. As an appetizer we got the shrimp toast, which I saw a lot of other people recommended. It was very unique but tasty! We then of course had to get a pizza, which was called The Grey Stuff - a white base with some mushrooms and many other unique toppings. The dough was a perfect Neapolitan style and the flavor of the pizza was great.. definitely a fun thing to share! We ended the night with some flan, which was tasty but not the most memorable thing. The drinks and the pizza here are definitely the stand-outs to me, and something I'd probably come back for. read more

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Heard really good things about this place after they replaced the last pizza restaurant that was here in union square, so wanted to try it out. We came on New Year's Eve for dinner and got a salad n pizza to share for two people. That portion was the perfect size. We got the kitchen sink salad that the server said was the best seller, but I thought it was just okay. It felt like a salad I could make myself and the croutons were stale. However, the pizza was fantastic. The crust was so light and perfectly cooked, and the nduja was so so good. Definitely better than your average pizza and the prices felt standard for Boston pricing. I'd definitely come back. read more

June Bug - Kitchen sink salad - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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We finally made it to June Bug and it was such a fun night! The vibe instantly hits right when you walk in: cozy, a little quirky, lively but not loud, and absolutely perfect for dinner + drinks. The wood-fired pizzas are the real standout, but we also loved mixing in a couple of small plates and salads -- everything we tried was seasoned really well. Cocktails pair nicely with the menu, and the staff were super friendly and attentive throughout. It's definitely worth the reservation. I'm already planning my next visit! **they do charge an automatic 20% tip on all checks read more

Unique menu. Lovely happy hour with small plates & also a few larger items (steak frites, chicken Milanese). Interesting cocktails & wines & vermouth. Very nice people and service. read more

Date night at June Bug did not disappoint! Such a cute and cozy atmosphere with friendly staff! Something I will definitely order again is the kitchen sink salad. If you like Italian Sub, tangy dressing, this one is for you! It is sweet and salty and sour and satisfying. I also liked the pizza - I wanna try the other ones but we tried their seasonal apres ski (potato bacon) pizza and their like a pepperoni pizza. Lastly, I tried their flan and it wasn't my favorite :( I prefer more of a light, pudding-like, caramel-forward flan, but it was much more dense. Either way, I'll be back! read more

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Make reservations! That's the best advice I can give. Parking was pretty rough. The tiny lot was about 50% occupied by construction. Another 30% by the outdoor seating pop up. Most of the streets around it are permit only. Get there early because you could spend 20 minutes finding parking. There is a 20% automatic gratuity on every bill. Fortunately the waitress was great. I might be upset if I was charged it and the waitress wasn't good. Tipping is how customers show appreciation or indicate the service was lacking. If it's always added as a flat rate you lose that ability. The mussels appetizer was great. Loved the sauce and the toasted bread. Pizza wise: the Shuggie is your standard Margherita pie. Very good. The dough is excellent. The chimney sweep is blue cheese and pine nuts and I think basil. That one was good also. The dough was the best part. It's in a wood fired oven. Ambience is nice. The place has a good vibe. No soft drinks really. At least not your basic ones. So you're sort of guided into more expensive options. I do wish they had Mexican coke though. That's my favorite drink with pizza. Overall it's worth visiting. Due to parking I would never chance it on a Friday or Saturday. read more

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I love this pizza spot in Somerville's Union Square! The vibes here are so cool and cozy, and the food is really delicious. Definitely make reservations beforehand to guarantee a seating. I've been here twice and both times I ordered their fingerling potatoes and the like a pepperoni pizza. Their salads are good too, but the pizza is the star! The dough has the perfect crispy, chewy, and airy texture and the flavors are so good. Great spot for a date night or a night out with friends. They have a good selection of drinks as well. If you drive, there is a small parking lot in front of the restaurant, or there are metered spots nearby and Somerville resident parking spots around. read more

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This is delicious sourdough pizza with a tangy crust and a nice robust sauce. The schuggie has a nice basil pesto with a little kick, basil and fresh mozzarella. The crust is nice and airy so not too heavy. Service is great with 20% gratuity already added and the interior has a nice ambiance. read more

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One of the best pizzas I've had in Boston! Their sourdough crust is heavenly. The salads are also unique and delicious. We do not recommend getting desserts from here tho. Decor is millennial and be warned if you were seated on the wooden shelves thingy - my butt started hurting since they are hard and pillows are too soft for my liking (uncomfortable to lean on). Service is attentive and nice. I wish they notify us beforehand about kitchen gratitude fee(4%) and automatic tip (20%). We would like to pay them but give us heads up, you know? Definitely worth it to visit if you're in Union square! read more

The restaurant is small and cramped, but the inside is cute with old wine bottles being the water jugs and old tomato cans being the pizza stands. The pizza itself was very good with there also being great side and dessert options. The cocktails are also very good. The service left room to be desired with one waiter helping pretty much every table and the other staff (such as bussers) all standing and talking rather than filling water as they ran low or picking up empty dishes. read more

Met a friend last minute, only seating was at the bar, which was perfect for talking with the mixologist/bartender. He made a perfect black manhattan and his suggested wine pairings for our food orders enhanced the meal. We dove into the tuna tartar before taking a picture. The chopped pistachios and heavy citrus flavor is not for everyone but we enjoyed the dish once our expectations were adjusted. The shrimp toast was saltier than I liked but it was a favorite for my dining companion. We both loved the fingering potatoes, cornbread and our pizzas. Definitely worth the trip! I look forward to going back when I can enjoy the patio! read more

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I had a great dining experience here with friends! The pizza was good but the drinks and atmosphere definitely took the cake here, the place was lively but not too packed or loud. The appetizers were also very delicious specifically the salad and crudo. read more

I loveeee June bug. The Vermont pizza was exquisite and super sweet bartender than you for the complimentary bitters read more

June Bug - Cabbage - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I had the occasion to be in Somerville for the first time in decades and stumbled into June Bug just outside of Union Square. I was reminded that it is a good idea to venture off Cape Cod more often if for no other reason to experience such spectacular atmosphere, service and food. Our starter was a roasted cabbage salad with a lemon mustard dressing, encrusted with breadcrumbs, amazing flavor. We followed that with a beet salad with generous chunks of locally sourced beets, winter citrus and onion topped with a blood orange glaze and smooth cashew butter. The finish was a brick oven pizza featuring smoked cheddar, sliced apple, caramelized onion and fennel sausage on a naturally leavened crust. Risky but flawless. Every bite was delectable. I would go out of my way to return. read more

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To start, the space is so cute and well decorated, definitely a fun place to go with friends. I love the wallpaper in their bathroom as well! I've been a couple times and always had a nice experience but just went recently for a friend's birthday. In case you're thinking of going for your birthday, a heads up that they don't have birthday treats beyond a rock with a candle on it. Pizza is good to share and service is quick. read more

Vibes here are 10/10. Amazing staff, great music, perfect ambient lighting. The food and cocktail menus feature seasonal items with local ingredients, which keep things fresh and interesting. On our last visit, it seemed like the pizza quality had slipped a bit. Maybe it was because it was a busy Friday, maybe there were a lot of takeout orders, but pizzas were a little undercooked. Crust was floppy and toppings weren't quite cooked through. Personal gripe: the Shuggie was my fave, but it hardly had any spice this time around. Will be back, but maybe I'll ask for pizzas to be "well done." read more

The pizza was great as was the side dishes. And the dips for dipping crust were delish, love the choices.

Wow this is such a cute and artistic place with brick walls and colorful art on the walls! We tried the pizzas: the chimney sweep and Dylan's garlic one - we loved both of them! Wood fired but the crust was so soft! For the chimney sweep, you really need to love bleu cheese or you shouldn't get it! We also tried their charred orange lemonade which was quite on the sweet side but was refreshing! read more

June Bug - The chimney sweep pizza - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Very cute restaurant in Union Square! Came on a weekday and didn't need a reservation at all. I love how cozy and colorful the decor was. Our server was great, super friendly and consistently filling our glass. We tried both a salad and pizza- both were delicious and perfect for sharing! read more

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Came here with reservations on a Tuesday night. It was about half full when we arrived but by the time we left, every seat was taken. For appetizers we shared Blue fin tuna crudo and Fluke & bay scallop tartar. Both were incredibly fresh and hit every taste bud possible. The habanero really came through every so slightly in between each bite of tuna. Sun choke chips were delicately thin and salty but perfect for the scallops. Unsure of the portions, we ordered two pizzas between the two of us. I found both the Dylan's special pie and the shuggie's pizza to be individually unique. As a huge fan of pesto, it was like eating a deconstructed form on a pizza. Paper thin sliced cabbage as a topping was also a first for me but with the chewy thin crust and fresh squeeze of lemon juice, it was a perfect match. To finish off our meal, we shared the Apple crisp with ginger ice cream. Can never go wrong with a warm dessert topping with a cold scoop of cream. Being not a big fan of cooked fruit, it still kept my interest. But I was certainly more of a fan of the ginger ice cream. Overall, I had a perfect experience. Our waitress was attentive, professional, and timely. Establish is eclectic all the way from their decor to their dishes and cutlery. Looking forward to coming again and highly recommend others to check them out! read more

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Service- amazing. Food- amazing! Vibes- amazing!!! You will probably need a reservation for June Bug so I recommend planning your night in advance. I look forward to returning. Such a great pizza place- and I'm from Chicago so that should say a lot! (; read more

TLDR: A reservation is suggested for this trendy new pizza spot. The decor is 70's mid-century modern. June Bug is the sister restaurant to Field and Vine next door, so if you like it F&V, you'll like June Bug. The pizzas are personal sized so ordering one pizza per person and one app to share should fill you up. What we drank: - Near Miss - Snack Break Martini What we ate: - Roasted Cabbage: Really interesting combination of flavors with the labneh and gochujang, not our favorite but interesting! - Shrimp Toast: This was really good! The focaccia was perfectly fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The basil aioli was whipped and was a great addition to the dish. - Like a Pepperoni Pizza: Just know this pizza has no cheese. The 'nduja is similar to chorizo, so it was a little spicy, covered in delicious onions and grilled to perfection - Chimney Sweep Pizza: creamy and nutty, would get again! read more

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We checked out June Bug a few weeks ago. A truly nice addition to Union Square. Ambiance is intimate/modern pizzeria vibes. My husband and I shared the kitchen sink salad, tuna crudo, and shuggies pie. What we had and the service was spot on. The habanero relish on the crudo was so awesome, I wish it was a side we could order for the pizza. The salad was enough to share as was the pizza with the apps. Crispness level was spot on. There were two side sauces that we ordered with the pizza, a chili oil and a ranch that was a little too Dill flavored for us, but otherwise great experience. Menu was limited but looking forward to a more expansive menu in the future ! read more

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Love the ambiance inside and the pizza is definitely worth the buzz. It is a cozy yet bustling spot that is warmly lit by lamps inside that makes it a great slightly nicer than casual date spot. We tried other dishes from the menu and although they are good, they are bit pricey for what they are. The service was quick and friendly with any question we have. read more

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Great atmosphere. Good music. Incredibly chill vibe and friendly staff. Very professional yet comforting. Came here with a couple friends, ordered several pizzas which are on the smaller side, more reason to try a couple. You have the option for crust dippers which are absolutely worth a try. Hot honey and dill ranch were our favorites. Great time all around. read more

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They need to put on their website first page that the 4% kitchen administrative fee along with a 20% gratuity is in their billing structure. Despite the Szechuan spice being part of the cabbage dish description, the food was extremely spicy. It hurt my ears and made my nose run. The bartender said the pepperoni pizza was slightly spicy, but it was very spicy. I was hungry and on a schedule, so I ate what I could. On a positive note, I enjoyed the candles. read more

Friday Dinner Loved this place. The pizzas were great (I've been on a streak of disappointing restaurant pizza so I'm glad to break it!). Salads were a nice balance to the pizzas. Cocktails were fun and tasty. Our waitress was super helpful in helping us decide what to get. Note: bill automatically adds 20% tip. - Roasted asparagus: 5/5 - I'm not usually excited by asparagus but the smoked aioli was great - Kitchen sink salad: 5/5 - lovely tasty salad - Citrus salad: 5/5 - light on the citrus element which I appreciated so you could appreciate the other components - Dylan's garlic one pizza: 5/5 - SOOOO GOOD. Dough and everything. - Shuggie's pizza: 5/5: more of a classic pizza. Garlic one was my favorite but this one was delicious as well. - Maria's Flan: 4/5 - tasted more like a panna cotta than flan, but it was good. read more

Delicious pizza. Napoleton style. I enjoyed all three pizzas we had. Specifically the garlic / hot honey one. Great flavor combos. The space is uniquely designed. Even the bathroom is pretty. Friendly staff. Great addition to Union Square! read more

June Bug - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Had an absolutely wonderful time this Valentine's Day. We're able to snag a last minute reservation. Of course it was absolutely slammed but the staff did a great job of attending to us. Food was excellent. It's a little pricey but well worth the money for a good night out. Our waitress Fiona was phenomenal throughout the night! read more

Cute ambiance and service is pretty good except for that they seem to rush you because of the time limit which is fair, but not appreciated. When it comes to the food, even though I ordered a pizza I didn't really like, I could tell it was good quality and the crust was delicious! As other reviewers are mentioning it is a bit pricey and when it comes to the tip they already include it on the receipt which they actually circled it for me so I was aware. I'd come back to try a different pizza with toppings I'd actually prefer. Idk why I get caught up by a couple of ingredients and then forget there are toppings I'd rather avoid. read more

June Bug - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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My husband and I were happy to come here with our baby (8 mo.) and another couple. We got a 5pm reservation and they were able to give us a really accommodating table that allowed for the stroller. Out the gate - standard things about this place stood out: prices are insane. Drinks are all over $10 (unlike the new Rosebud in Somerville which is doing 10 dollar cocktails, like those amazing pre pandemic days when drinks out did not cost you $100 minimum). The pizzas were pretty good but nothing special - I have enjoyed GuFo or Source in Cambridge a lot more or even Pinnochio's in Harvard Square. It was pretty doughy and bread heavy...not that big. We had to order 4 of them for our table of just 4 adults. Also, NO BABY CHANGING TABLE in the bathroom which really sucks. My husband did the ground changing situation with the chux which is really shitty... hurts your back, dirty, and at this pt. I would assume bathrooms have a changing table in Cambridge / Somerville always for the parents. And finally when the bill came we paid without looking closely. Upon going home we realized there is a 20 PERCENT TIP included for ALL TABLES and a 4 percent tipping kitchen fee too. This is mentioned in fine print on the menu but not when the bill is delivered to you so we ended up tipping off the bill. In any event.. we did call back and asked them to clear the additional tip and they did it thankfully and didn't give us a hard time but the lack of transparency was pretty ridiculous. Also, PAY YOUR STAFF don't just make your customers pay all this kitchen appreciation staff. Long story short- nice addition to the neighborhood but we def not be back. It was $170 basically for 2 people to eat at this place which is insane for pizza and a few drinks. People in this area make a lot of $ so don't rip us off and think it's reasonable to write small print on menus and then hope people don't notice that they over paid. read more

June Bug - a variety of pizzas on a table - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Loved that they offered an allergen free menu when I mentioned my treenut allergy! Amazing service if you have allergies/restrictions. The pizza was also absolutely delicious from the sauce to the crunchy onions -- I will definitely be back for the pizza. Drinks were beautiful but just ok. read more

June Bug - Discotheque pizza also know as the like a pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Incredible pizza! Seriously my ideal thin crust middle, flavorful toppings, and big fluffy chewy outer crust). My husband enjoyed the Sargent Peppers and we had a great salad with dates and olives. I think we got the best seat in the house too (in the back corner). The staff even marked up a menu for me to accommodate my allergies. I brought home leftovers and was surprised by how well they reheated...Can't wait to go back! read more

June Bug - Delicious vegetarian squash blossom pizza (garlicky with sweet tomatoes and fresh herbs) AMAZING! - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Probably best pizza spot in the area! Highly recommend getting the pepperoni vodka sauce pizza!! Cocktails are good as well but the pizza is the main attraction! read more

Service was good and fast. Drinks with interesting but not that strong. Food was alright, small portions. When we look back on what we ate it was nothing memorable. Over priced read more

This place is the total package - great drinks, great food and great service. Really nice surprise - and great new addition to Union Square. They've made great use of the wood fired pizza oven from the prior space and added an excellent menu. Highly recommend - best suited for couples or small groups though - it's a tight space overall. Can't wait to come back and try other things. read more

Lesley served me last week! absolute sweetheart was great service, would 100% go back she even helped pick our food. Go Junebug!