Krust never disappoints! I always love their aesthetic, and the vibe at the bar is always super chill. The bartenders and servers have always been super cool and friendly so at a quiet time they are up for a chat. They mix great cocktails and have a fabulous collection of whiskey, as well as a thoughtful and well priced tap list. On this visit we checked out their happy hour which has some great value. It was my birthday so we were splurging a little so we tried the happy hour wings, buffalo Mac and cheese, and two pizzas - an elote special and a sweet and spicy roni. The wings are delicious! Nothing like a standard crispy buffalo wing, rather a delicious roasted wing that's super tender and flavorful. The Mac and cheese was better than I even expected. The cheese sauce was soooo good and their buffalo chicken component was loads of super tender sauced pulled chicken, all topped off with crispy fried onions. It was absolutely killer! The pizzas were good as always with a flavorful, charred crust, and a pleasant hint of a chew. Needless to say, we'll be back soon, as always! read more

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Pizza; Buffalo chicken and the Meat, were great! Wish the pizza wasn't as soggy in the middle. Wings were good. Ranch sauce with dill was different. Mac and cheese is good. Wish it had more flavor Drinks were good read more

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A great place to go with friends. Friendly service. Servers always a wonderful. The food is great from wings to salad. Pizza with lots of toppings read more

Pretty awesome pizza! The prosciutto and fig had lots of arugula and we got some hot honey on the side to drizzle on top. Crust was thin crisp and tasty. Fabulous. The pepperoni looks over baked but was delish. Our daughters loved it. Service was super friendly and attentive. Knowledgeable about the menu and flexible bringing small sides of Parmesan, hot honey, or pepper flakes. Now the ambiance...lovely tin ceiling in main bar area. Nice bar. Then...the chip board/plywood paneling with slats in the side dining room. Like sitting in a lobster trap. Perhaps striving for hip, def different, maybe budget constraints? Really whatever, 'cause the pizza great. So who cares? read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Prosciutto & Fig up top, Classic Roni down bottom. - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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Another great experience at Krust. They do happy hour till 7, which I always appreciate and they let us get it at a regular table (not just the bar)! Our server Marcus was awesome and helpful. We had GF pizza and it was delicious. read more

I want warn anyone with a disability to avoid this establishment at all cost. They claim to serve gluten-free pizza and that's what we ordered. Unfortunately for us we received contaminated food. The waiter was slow and unprofessional. It took 40 minutes to get our drinks. We waited so long to get our drinks we ran out of water. Which he didn't refill for what seemed like a very long time. All of that doesn't matter as my wife can not have gluten per her doctor's comments. I wonder if they really do cross contaminate the food. Don't go here. Save yourself a visit to the ER. read more

Greeted by a super staff every time I come here. Welcoming and happy to see us. The pizzas are unique and delicious. I usually sit next to fire to watch them all cook. Drinks here are on another level! Soooo creative and outstanding. read more

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Love this place! HUGE bourbon/whiskey selection. Great staff/bartenders. Great atmosphere, especially at the bar. Pizza and other food is great! Now they don't always have the rarest bottles but when they do they offer very fair pricing per pour which keeps me coming back. read more

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I absolutely love this place - especially bc the service matches the food. You leave there happy and full. Life should be so simple. My daughter is a Wes student and I never eat anywhere else when I come to visit. I love eating at the bar and staying warm by that pizza oven. The best. read more

When you're a pizza place named Krust, you better nail the crust. Krust did that, and more, on my first visit for takeout. We ordered the "Sausage" from the Red Menu, and the Dill, Bacon and Ranch from the White Pizza Menu. I watched both pizzas being cooked in the beautiful, wood-fired pizza oven. I saw the stack of wood, the flames and the pizza being skillfully moved to the different parts of the oven to ensure optimal cooking. I saw the juices pop. The crust bubbles and good char form. The result -- more of a Neapolitan style good chewy crust with great char flavor. The wood makes it . . . you know the rest. I loved the crust on both pizzas. I also loved the Sausage Pizza. In addition to sausage crumbles, the pizza had red peppers, onions, fresh ricotta and a spicy sauce that reminded me of Arrabbiata. Everything about this worked for me -- especially the sauce. It's not everybody else's sauce, which I respect. I often order an oddball pizza like the Dill Bacon Ranch. Thin dill pickle slices. Crumbled bacon. A Ranch Sauce that I believe had a dill component. The pizza was sooo close to great. It was just too salty. If either the pickle or the ranch sauce had been sweeter, I think the flavors would have balanced. Again, the crust was great though. We also ordered the Buffalo wings, which seemed to be baked in the pizza oven, and an Arugula Salad with pickled red onions, parmesan, candied nuts and a lemon Vinaigrette. Liked the salad. Not my favorite wing preparation. I was a big fan of the vibe. I enjoyed a Fiddlehead Imperial IPA while I waited for my pizzas, which were done earlier than the Ordering App predicted. That gave me the chance to look around. Great whiskey and craft beer options. The exposed oven was cool. The outside wood for the restaurant was nicer than you would expect. Wood was also effectively featured inside. Krust is one of the nicer pizza places you will visit. It feels almost like a nice sushi restaurant. In a small state flush with great pizza options, I'll come back to Krust. 4.5 Stars read more

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Great Food - Brand NEW Love for Brick Oven Pizza Xcelent Service Great Atmosphere Fantastic Place read more

Loving the vibe of krust. Always a cozy spot for friends to meet and have a night out on Main Street. Great services, great food, great drinks, and never gets old! Wish there was a location closer to Simsbury in our area! Pictures say it all. Huge fan of the pepperoni pies and hanger steak special appetizers. read more

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Pizza is probably the most subjective culinary item to review. There are so many types of pizza styles that suit everyone differently. I tried a few of Krust's pizzas yesterday on some take-out on my 4th trip to this restaurant. However, an unfortunate consistency overshadowed my experiences - a recurring issue with tough, overcooked dough that left a lingering dissatisfaction. The dough, a cornerstone of any pizza artisan's craft, failed to live up to expectations. All 3 pizzas we got yesterday were overcooked. They were extremely dry (even the basic red-plain cheese pizza). It had a potato-chip-like crunch to it and its relentless toughness rendered the eating process arduous, akin to a culinary challenge fit for a robust canine. The Chicken Parm was a wild bold choice, but was intriguing. When I opened the box, I tilted my head and thought, 'Oh ok, it is their take on chicken parm.' I wanted to love it though. The chicken was oven-roasted meat and tasted good but didn't have a chicken parm or cutlet vibe. They sprinkled bread crumbs and garlic over the whole pizza, rather than batter-encrusted chicken pieces. Odd, but again it's the chef's rendition of the idea. The paper-thin, dry, and overcooked dough proved a formidable adversary, as each slice shed its 'parm' breadcrumbs like an unwarranted downpour. While I understand that gourmet pizza is an art in its own right, I don't think this worked. Smh. Shifting focus to Krust's overall ambiance, decor, and service, the establishment exudes a distinctive charm. The warm wood textures and an extensive selection of bourbons and craft beers contribute to a unique dining experience. Despite the culinary missteps, the pleasant staff and the overall atmosphere distinguish Krust as a one-of-a-kind pizza destination. My last gripe is with the tech. While the online ordering process was seamless, the subsequent lack of updates post-confirmation left me in the dark. A prompt arrival at the promised hour revealed my order was ready, but an untimely text message, 5.5 hours later saying my pizza was ready for pickup, further compounded the technological hiccup. While it would be unfair to solely attribute this delay to Krust, the combined inconvenience, coupled with the dough debacle, raised eyebrows. I'll probably go to Krust again when I crave a different kind of pizza because they are local for me. But honestly, if they weren't in town I don't think it is worth the drive to be wowed by pizza. read more

Krust was on my list for a while but I am rarely in Middletown, so imagine my surprise when I came here for a warehouse party with no food, was hungry and needed to eat. Krust is great for crowds and not too loud so you can carry a conversation but the gem of this place is well, the crust. There's just something about a city's water that makes its baked goods taste amazing, New York, SF...Middletown? Yes, this crust was pillowy and had a satisfying bite that perfectly melded with the vegan cheese we ordered, not burnt to a crisp (looking at you Modern). Though cheesy breads with dairy were ordered, our non vegan companions felt the vegan cheese was better. The white pizza was described as the cheesy bread but with basil, so take that for what it's worth. The drink selection is vast, though the names are cutesy, they were not too watered down. I wish I could have ordered a bourbon flight but there's always next time. The staff is lovely and attentive to allergy requests (thanks Marissa). They have single occupancy restrooms that have graffiti on the walls in that old college town/dive bar way. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Our first visit to Krust and it was great! I love the wooden booths - very unique. Great Moscow mule, just wish it was a copper mug! We had 4 pizzas for 4 people and we all left with some slices to go home and the bill was very reasonable so that was great! Great service too! -Cassie AKA @eatwithcmg on Instagram read more

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We came here on a Wednesday and it was way less busy. We were able to get seated immediately, at any table of our choosing, and it was a nice quiet atmosphere on a Wednesday dinner. Perfect for our date night. I tried the meatball gluten free pie this time and we shared a house salad which was a great idea, the salad we'd delicious. read more

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Great selection of bourbon drinks, good pizzas and nice ambience. My first time at Krust and I enjoyed it. Lite crust wood fire pizzas. The options of red and white pizzas are limited, which is good in a way for you to make your choices. The drinks were the highlights for me and I definitely will try them again. read more

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Went for happy hour and sat in bar. They have a limited food menu but was still good. read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Cheesy garlic bread - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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Located at the end of a busy street is Krust. From the outside, you wouldn't think much. When you walk in, there is a very rustic, the construction workers didn't finish vibe, but in all the best ways. Visited on a Wednesday night and it was not terrible busy around 6pm. The food was delicious, drinks were good too. Our waitress was wonderful and the bartender would come and refill our water As well. Service was a 10/10. Food was a 9/10. And the drink was a 8/10. My only issue was the fries on my animal pizza needed to be cooked longer. Definitely check this place out! read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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Decent place for pizza in Middletown, bring a group and split a few pies! I'd say reasonably you could get 2 pizzas for every 3 people in your group. We got a classic 'roni, sausage, plain white, and burger pie. It was more than enough for our group of 5. We also split an artichoke dip, which was small but good. The plain white was actually a crowd pleaser, the sauce was good and balanced out the rest of the pie well. The crust gets a little soggy, and you'd probably need to use utensils if you get a pizza with a bunch of toppings. There's two rooms you can sit in, the one with the bar area and another one to the right that has more seating, is a bit brighter, and is quieter. We opted for the quieter room, which was nice because the music wasn't too loud there. read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Artichoke dip - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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I had to drive around 3 times to find this place it's not clearly marked. I would have never found it if it wasn't for all the homeless in the area that follow you. The guy asked us if we were looking for Krust and walked us over. Then proceeded to ask us for money. The food was decent but the drinks were the best part. Probably won't frequent due to the homeless population that congregate on the sidewalk. But I would recommend if you are looking for well crafted drinks. The interior is nice and the booths are private. read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Buffalo chicken pizza, meatball pizza, sidecar and Moscow mule. - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

1st time here and had a very good experience. Rye flight was excellent! And what a selection of bourbon, whiskey and ryes! Taco wings - great flavor but they put all 6 wings in a tiny bowl so the bottom few wings got soggy too quickly. Small detail but hopefully they learn how to plate them better. Pizza - we had the meatball red and the smoked mozzarella white and both were excellent. Great staff and lovely environment. read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Large bar area with spirits and Good craft beer selections. The pizzas were all one size with interesting toppings. Many vegan dishes. Service was good. read more

Fantastic service, best pizza around + the drinks are fire! All of the small dishes are super creative and delicious as well

A gem in Middletown. They nailed the casual, cozy chic ambiance, have a great liquor selection and have a solid menu to top it all off. It's the closest thing to having a non-commercial, semi-formal nicer establishment in the area, despite it being in the slightly dodgier side of Main Street. read more

I've had my eye on Krust pizza for a while and on a Saturday night we decided to try it out. We ordered it for pick up online, there was some difficulty with that but after calling the restaurant we figured it out. They said it would take 40 minutes, once we got there it was ready on time. Although it was ready on time, the pizza was cold. We tossed it in the oven to heat up, everyone was so disappointed and angry because we had to wait longer to eat it. I didn't like the Buffalo chicken pizza, I wasn't a fan of the sauce on top. The Brussels sprout pizza was pretty good, but sorta bland. Also the pricing is very high for the size of the pizzas. But I can say I was a huge fan of the crust and it would probably be better if we sat in the restaurant and ate it fresh. I had very high expectations for this place, but they were sadly not met. read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Buffalo chicken pizza - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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I've been to Krust a couple of times now and really enjoy the options they have available. Their meatballs and also the wings are great appetizers. You can order whole pizzas (which are actually smaller than they might sound in this description, but still filling, especially after appetizers) with an array of different toppings but what I like the best about them is that they are more on the thin crust side. Their is also a full bar for those who might enjoy an adult beverage. I would recommend this place and bring friends and family here. I held off from giving 5 stars for one reason, which is the general decoration. From the outside, the restaurant is decorated with a wooden exterior, which also is the same inside. Just wood. It feels like a construction site where a house is being built, more so than a sit down and stay a while kind of restaurant. I think the decoration and ambiance could use improvement in this way. Everything else is nice. read more

Well, I stopped going here because, despite the good pizza, service is severely lacking. 6 years later and nothing has changed. As a female, I was ignored for my male counterpart and our water was never refilled but we were asked several times if we wanted more alcohol. Never again. read more

This is our second time around at this restaurant... and every time we are never disappointed. The cocktails are spot on. Love that they have a whole list of Manhattans. They tend not to be on drunk menus elsewhere. We specifically go to Krust for the bourbon drinks and the pizza. The pizza is probably one of the best outside New Haven. It is thin crust, has some charring from wood firing and awesome creative topping options. My favorite is the dill pickle ranch bacon pizza. Crazy I know but the tangy from the pickle and the spicy ranch just makes your taste buds dance!!! My fiancé likes the white pizza with mushrooms. The wait staff is super friendly and attentive. We were in and out relatively fast but never rushed. read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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A gem! Great pizza and drinks . True brick oven pizza and bourbons galore. I wish they were open more hours and days. read more

Always, 100% of the time an excellent choice for dinner! I'm a huge fan of their white pies, but usually try whatever is on special. I'm still dreaming about their street corn special pizza from this summer and keeping my fingers crossed they'll bring it back. Drinks have always been delicious and their staff make excellent pairing suggestions! read more

Execelent pizza and everything that goes along with it. My girlfriend knows I don't like brussle sprouts, yet she got me to try the brussle pizza. And I have to say, it was pretty amazing. Such a huge drink list. It's really the place to be. read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - One delicious pizza! - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

The pizza is simply amazing!!! Top 5 pizzas of all time!!! I would definitely come back and visit again. Was here for my brothers Bday they accommodated 8 of us and the service was good, they had great drinks. Overall a great time!!! read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Has quickly become our new favorite spot for Friday night date night. We go expecting to have to wait a little which is fine because I get to enjoy my martini before dinner. Be forewarned that Friday's are very busy! The first time we came we wait over an hour to be seated. Again this was fine for us but if you are starving you don't want to just show up and expect to sit down quickly. The food- the pizza comes out looking crispy and well done but it's super soft with that tiny bit of burnt flavor that I love. First time we made our own pie of bacon and onion which was very good. 1 pie can feed two but depending on your appetites you are probably better off with 2 and taking any leftovers home. 2nd time we went we got the Shroom which is a white pie with arugula, lemon and cheese and was supposed to come with mushrooms but we subbed for bacon since I hate mushrooms. This was amazing! My boyfriend who was very skeptical and got his own pizza (pineapple and bacon) wound up eating most of the white pie he said he didn't think he would like. Dessert- both times we got Nutella pie for dessert. Supposed to come with strawberries but since it's winter they were doing thin slices of apple instead. Amazing. To be honest not sure I even want it with strawberries once that season comes. Overall very good, not too expensive (about $12 a pie) and a nice night out. Just not for those looking for a quick in and out. read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Nutella pie with apples- so good! - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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Soggy, bland, burnt pizza. Not sure why the 5 stars.... might give it another shot, maybe it was an off night? My friend had a slice that was way burnt than the pic I posted but didn't get a pic of that one read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

Great pizza, huge selection of local craft beers, AND a huge whiskey menu. The pizza is wood fired made to order and never a dissapointment. I personally love the Smoked, and the Potato pizza. The service here is always good, food come out quickly and correctly. The only negatives here are it can get packed and wait times can approach 45 minutes. The other parking, it's on street parking. If you've never been here stop in, you can't go wrong. read more

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I LOVE unique pizza concepts - when done right. This place is perfect place for this. Every single pizza I've tried is legitimately awesome, those being the brussels, the shroom, and the most amazing of all... the sunny side. I would come here every Sunday for brunch just for this pizza, if I could. It has delicious bacon and garlic and the most perfectly cooked runny eggs on top. Seriously... amazing. They also have really awesome daily pizza creations that are always worth checking out. Now they just need to add a seafood option on the menu... then they'll REALLY have me sold. read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - So much za - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

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I struggle with Krust, because of the inconsistency. Every time I go, I have a completely different experience, which is not a good thing. We decided to go on a Tuesday night for a late dinner around 8 pm, but Krust was lively as they were having a Back East Brewing tap takeover as well as some sort of Glenfiddich tasting event. We were able to get a table in the new room, and I am definitely glad to see they've expanded. I did find it curious that the new room is mostly comprised of tables for large groups, I would have thought they'd have put in smaller tables that could be moved together when needed, but could also accommodate smaller parties. I was very happy to see Not Your Father's Root Beer on the specials menu, as I had heard good things about it, and it was great! My husband had a couple of specialty cocktails that were okay, but not great. Our pizzas, as usual, were the epitome of inconsistency. The burger pie we had on our last visit (as a special) is now permanently on the menu. When it arrived, it was clearly undercooked. It was very doughy and white looking. A waitress (not ours) dropped it on our table and walked away without speaking a word...but even if we wanted it more well done, I'm not sure how they would do it, since it has a cold aioli on top. The meat was bland and honestly the only thing that had any flavor was the aioli. Very different from the last time we ordered this, and just not good. We also tried a meatball and bacon pizza from the specials menu. First off, this pizza was delivered to a different table two tables down. It sat there for a few minutes and then they decided to redeliver it to us. I shot down that idea - you do not re-serve something that has been at another table for several minutes. I objected so he said he'd have them make us a new one, but then walked away with the pizza and came back 2 minutes later, claiming they had a new one already made but it was suspect. This pizza was more well cooked than the first, but was similarly bland. It tasted like unseasoned ground beef on a red pizza. I did not taste any seasoning that would have qualified it for meatball, and I did not taste or see any bacon on the pizza. Krust has a cool vibe, and it's a cool place to get a drink and hang out...but as far as the pizza goes, I just can't keep paying $16+ for these pizzas that half the time are just not good. We've tried it 4 or 5 times and all I've learned is that I can't rely on anything. A pizza I love one time, I hate the next time. They have such a limited menu, they should be able to perfect it and repeat it without so many issues. read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Yum!! - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

This place has some unique pizza. Soft, delicious dough yet crispy charred parts on the top and bottom of the pizzas. We got the meatball (no peppers) and the mashed potato pizza. Best potato style pizza I've ever had. Loved the mashed potato as opposed to the slices of potato that most pizza joints do for potato, bacon, chive style pizzas. We got the crostini app and it wasn't my favorite, kinda soggy and surprisingly cold, but that wasn't the reason we went and it won't deter my 5 star rating. I've also tried the egg pizza and it's amazing. The pies are on the small side (only one size) but in my mind that allows you to try more types in one visit. read more

Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar - Meatball pizza on top, mashed potato on the bottom. - Pizza Near Me - Middletown, Connecticut

I need to find more excuses to go to Middletown. I LOVE Krust. The first time I went with my cousin after a concert at Foxwoods and we split a Sunnyside and got a couple of Apple Bourbon cupcakes from NoRa. I'm pretty sure the Sunnyside would qualify as *the* perfect hangover pizza. Eggs and pancetta? YES PLEASE. The next week I spent the day in Essex at the steam train so I stopped in on my way back. This time I got the Light and Stormy drink (nom) and the Shroom pizza, which my piggy self demolished (Hey I had only eaten a fruit cup all day /shrug) The Shroom also has arugula, which I adore more than anyone should. The question is, which pizza to get next time? They all sound so good! read more

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