This is a tough one to review as really I think it deserves 5 stars for what it is, but its also not my ideal pizza place/bar. I'm definitely more of a Neopolitan pizza girl! They've kept the lovely patio and even a Golden Pineapple drink as a nod to the former occupant. Inside its much different than I expected! They changed the layout a bit and put in a bigger bar. The vibe is very dark sports bar -- with a LOT of owls. The owls are really fun, lots of really cool unique owl items. We came as a group and they have the biggest booth I've ever seen. A little hard to talk to people on the other side but really cool for big groups! Service was excellent, very friendly and attentive. The menu isn't extensive - pizzas, wings, garlic knots, etc. I really love the mix and match lunch special which is even on weekends. I didn't try them but the fries, wings, and garlic knots (which are all options on the lunch special) all looked really good. You can get any of their pizzas by the slice which is nice. I figured it would be a limited selection but nope! I had the Wise Pie - their version of a supreme, and Spicy Hawaiian which is pineapple, pepperoni, and jalapeno. Hawaiian is one of my favorites -- yes, pineapple absolutely belongs on pizza, but here I actually preferred the Wise Pie. It was really good! While I do prefer more Neopolitan style, this is a great neighborhood option with lots of choices, great service, and fun decor. I'll be back! read more

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Went to the Night Owl for a friend's bday a few months back. Great little spot for a get together for sure! The service was excellent! The arcade, outside porch and decor throughout made for a great experience. The food was good! The wings were a hit and their ranch was drinkable :) I dug the pizza...horrible pic but it was tasty:) On a scale of 1 - 10, if it was suggested to go there, I wouldn't be mad, but it might not be at to top of my suggestions list. read more

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Gonna throw my weight around here as a born and raised New Yorker (24 years of growing up in the south Bronx/concrete jungle) calling this place "New York" style pizza is a hugeeee stretch. Dough is too fat, toppings and execution are a bit pedestrian. In the nicest way possible this place is giving bar food, and maybe that's the target demographic? Service is nice though! Waiter was pleasant and we got seated fairly quickly. After ordering 2 slices and not being impressed with either and with how greasy they were I was kinda let down. Best thing was some buffalo chicken fries we had. read more

Five stars for the drinks. Three stars for the food. Great vibe. Good music. A great place to meet up with friends and hang out. We were out late and we needed some food in a Saturday. Saw this place had good reviews, so we stopped in around 11 PM. It Wasn't too crowded. The drinks... Five stars! The bartender did an amazing job. We did Mexican candy shots. Plus several cocktails and we wete not disappointed. They sell pizza by the slice. We did pizza slices and wings. The food was not that great, but it got the job done. read more

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6/28/26: this address has seen so many restaurants come & go. Now it's the Night Owl & it has some decent food. Parking is plentiful, the service was decent, the pizza was huge, and the burger was good. The fries? They were exceptionally seasoned. The only item I wasn't overly fond of was their bruschetta -- because they ruined it putting chopped onion on it. Had I known about the onions, I would have requested they leave them off. Will we return? No, but not because the experience was bad. Because there are so many other restaurants to try. read more

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Overall food was good and authentically made. Wait time ended up being more than what I'd expect for how late it was but given the Tempe Arts Fest was in town and there was live music that night - all is forgiven. I love that they have the wall full of owls/owl art and bundles of family fun games including some that I've never even seen before - kills the wait time for sure - though our party really did not need it. Our waitress was also very nice and accommodating, never forgot a single thing we asked, and was VERY prompt with my lemon for water. I can definitely appreciate that during a rush. Also can't forget to check out their pinball machines next time and take a picture next to the tree with an I definitely recommend the wings. Because I make my own pizza - I'm pretty hard to please and had a major FOMO moment when the sidewalk surfer came out to the next table and she explained it was crafted for the skateboard company they partner with, which is why they have all the skateboards on the wall. BUT - since they have a rotating weekly special, we caught this pie on its last day so I should be grateful. History geek girl moment saved. I'll be back for you!!‍‍ read more

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Super cool restaurant with amazing decor, artwork and provides a dark, moody atmosphere. We came in for dinner during the week. We were greeted and seated right away for two. Our server Boston was friendly, let us know about the pizza slice sizes and checked in on our table. The food we order was delicious and we really enjoyed our dinner. The pizza was toasty and warm. We both got full with one slice plus our sides. The wings were ordered tossed and were saucy. The ranch was good. The fries were flavorful and crispy. They have coke products. We ordered the following items. - Pep Slice (Classic Pepperoni). $4.25 -So Fresh So Clean Slice (Veggie) $4.75 -Wing (6) $10 - Wise Fries $6 - Dr. Pepper $3 Our total after tax was around $30. We would recommend and we would come again. read more

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I came back two days in a rowww because it was that good. Starting Friday, I came with a friend and sat at the bar. We both ordered the Tongue in Groove, and it's officially my new favorite thing. The pizza was amazingggg. so amazing that I came back Saturday at lunch with my family. This time we sat in a booth inside and went for a more laid-back kind of day. Really cute decor. Mac bites: 10/10. Fries: 10/10. Our bartender on Saturday was so sweet and energetic. Loved everything she recommended. read more

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Gosh I love this place!!! The pizza is amazing, I will say I like ordering the individual slices better than a whole pie because the crust is crispier. The wings are delicious and perfect paired with the Wise Fries. The service is immaculate we watched game 4 of the NBA finals here and the whole staff made sure we had the right channel & even cheered with us. read more

Night Owl - Pizza Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We really love Night Owl in Scottsdale, and we're happy they opened another location in Tempe, closer to our stomping grounds. The theme is the same here--vintage owls, video games, skateboards, and wood log slices. I will say, though, that this location is a little less "ka-pow" than the other location. There is no giant alligator or neon clowns or shoes in the ceiling (at least none that I saw). But no worries! The great service and delicious food are here, and it is still a cool decor with games. The patio is really great here, to, with a big shade tree and steering lights. We ordered a caesar salad and a The Boss pizza. The Caesar salad was delicious - - the dressing was good, and I can be picky about dressing. The pizza was so yummy, with so much meat. The quest here is really good like a light airy bread. Just as our visits to the other location, we had a great time and a great meal. This is already a place we go back to, and I don't expect that to change. read more

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I didn't realize the prior restaurant Golden Pineapple has become a new Night Owl location. This Mill location opened 2 weeks ago per staff. I'm not mad at that! I used to enjoy this spot when it was Golden Pineapple and we are regulars at the Scottsdale Night Owl so we were happy to come in and support the new location. This Mill Ave restaurant has a pinball alcove in the back and other games too. There's also Zoltar machine near the fireplace. It's a larger overall footprint. More bar seating and tables, however smaller patio for outdoor seating. This location offers the same (or very similar) menu. I noticed they have a cocktail called "Golden Pineapple" as a nod to the previous place. So in honor of that, I ordered it. It's a tiki type frozen drink and when it's almost 80 degrees in December, a frozen cocktail totally works :) It's tasty. Think piña colada type drink. I also ordered the lunch special- a slice of pepperoni pizza and 4 wings. They taste as good here as the other location. I like the burgers at Night Owl and that's usually what I order but we came in this time for just a snack and to check it out. For being open only 2 weeks things went smoothly and everything as expected. That's a good sign for a second location. read more

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I had high hopes for Night Owl because I've had multiple friends tell me great feedback about it. We finally got to try when they opened a Tempe location and unfortunately I was disappointed. The pizza and wings, according to my partner were good, but for me and my boys it wasn't as good as we expected it to be. The burger was very bland, even ate the other half the next day to see if I was just not in the mood for it the night before but it was still bland and no good for me. I did get an upgrade on my fries for extra $$, and got the Wise Fries. Glad I did because that's all I ate that night. It was really good and we had to order another serving. For the price we paid, I wish the food was better. Our server was nice and we have no complaints. The place was cool and had interesting decor. The game room was a little lackluster for us, I think my kids have been spoiled from the other place we go to. read more

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Nice and cozy style eatery and some firs ahh pizzas!! When it comes to options and the brick oven I'd add them to the list, they have such a great night owl vibe to them located on the corner they're just chill! We went late and appreciated not feeling like we were being rushed or hurried to order. They have an outside or patio fire pit that's absolutely gorgeous and even more so during our cold winter and yes I said cold don't judge me inside is nice and they have this dope skateboard wall that really add unique design taste to the place. With so many good pizza joints around I feel like people would like them as well. This spot is for the night owls we got pizza but it was so good I didn't get to get a snapshot of it lol like I always say the proof is in the pudding it didn't have a chance I got yall next go! read more

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This place used to have amazing pizza. I was regularly coming by at least once a week. However the consistency isn't really there. Slices used to be thick with tons of toppings. Now the slices are pretty skimpy. I think maybe it depends on who's in the kitchen. read more

Night Owl - Skinny slice for $5 a pop. Not worth it. - Pizza Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Fun vibe and cool decor. Private parking lot makes it easy to visit this Tempe spot. Inside is cool decored with owls, skate stuff, and pinball. Loud atmosphere. Service was great and food was good. Fries got a little soggy with the sauce for the bottom bunch of fries. The Mac bites were yum. Pizza by the slice for $5. read more

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Stopped her while visiting our son in Tempe, it's very close to his apartment so wanted to give it a try. The place is super cute with so much to look at. Our server was new but very helpful with the menu and willing to get answers for us if she wasn't sure about our questions. The pizza crust was nice and crispy and remind that way until gone. The wings and fries were very good as well. The menu is pretty simple but we saw many other things we'd like to try the next time we go. We had a great time in their little video game area after we ate. read more

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Came here because we were at a loss for cooking dinner.. My wife had been out all afternoon and I had been working so I said 'let's do night owl'. We have been here plenty of times and it's always a good choice. Tonight was a little less 'as good'. We had a half & half pizza (Wise & Italian) and a dozen wings. Some of the wings were so smashed up they had multiple pieces of little bones throughout the wings. I know this isn't the chef/cooks issue, but it makes for a less favorable time while you're trying not to swallow broken bone pieces.. The pizza was ok - the Italian comes with a 'balsamic vinegarette' which is not so good. It's very 'vinegary' more than balsamic and it grossly overpowers the flavor of the pizza (which is fine otherwise). The vinegarette would be better as a side dipper in my opinion, then you can adjust on the fly. We only ate 2 slices, a drink each and took the remainder home. read more

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Visited a 2nd time this past Thursday, sat at the bar, Corey and Catalina were serving that night, also met the manager Desiree, we had meatballs and garlic cheesy knots and I had white pizza and my man had a slice of classic cheese, the meatballs really good served in a small cast iron pan with lots of melty cheese, and the garlic knits were cheesy hot and delicious, the slices were hot and the crust is so good! We love it we'll keep going back, apparently the wings are 10/10 - need to try them! read more

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Holy cow! This place is incredible. My sister and I came here after work before we had to head to a meeting. We wanted a little drink and something to share. This place hit the nail on the head. We ate outside on the patio. It was a beautiful evening and the weather was perfect. We were served by Boston. I want to stop and truly recognize what an amazing server she was. She was kind, attentive, gave the perfect recommendations, and was very funny. Felt like chatting with a friend. Staff like that isn't common so we were glad that everyone we interacted with was that kind and helpful. Ok, the food. Boston gave us the idea that 6 speciality slices is about the prices of a whole speciality pizza... so we got five. These slices are giant. Like almost cartoon-y, exaggeratedly large. Like that scene from the Goofy Movie where Max and PJ eat pizza in the ocean themed motel room. And man, it was good. The Pretty Fly for a White Pie was my favorite. Creamy, loaded with toppings sat on a crispy crust. Mmmm... We were only able to eat a slice and a half each. But the pizza reheated well for lunch today. The Pineapple Express and The Boss were what they promised. Now the wings...That Stardust dry rub needs to be sold right now. It's like Old Bay and Lawrys had a slight smoky baby. I liked that the wings were baked but still crispy on the outside. The Wise Fries are delicious. I'm not a parm/truffle fry girlie but I definitely used my younger sibling whining to finish them off. And the ranch, THE RANCH. It's perfect. No notes. I am a true believer they need a weekly special that's like a loaded potato skin pizza with that ranch on top. (If it happens, I won't even claim royalties) I shared that with the server and the owner said they will R&D it. Finally, the drinks. I got the Moonage Daydream. It tastes like the aura of the cool girl in school that you are pretty sure is a witch. Bright, ethereal, but with depth and a smoky hue. Strong in a good way. I will definitely be back. Also, if you recall the guy who vandalized this spot prior to opening with a funny phrase from Tempe on the news, check out a hidden homage to him on the train in the main atrium area of the restaurant. read more

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Such a fun and cool vibe. Bartenders were incredible and very attentive. Such a great Sunday vibe or late night snack. Must go read more

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We shared the Garlic knots, Honey Chili wings, & Caesar salad. We then ordered the Owl cheeseburger with fries, and slices- Pepperoni - 10yo ate everything but the crust Sidewalk Surfer - it was Not spicy enough for me but a good combo of flavors. The Wise was also good. Our server was great at checking in on drinks and making sure our order was entered correctly. A small bump with food coming out at the same time, but that's a small issue that was quickly fixed! It's a great spot for groups- inside and patio, trendy decor, and all staff were friendly. read more

I love this place. It has a old arcade/skater vibe to it. I go to the one in Scottsdale a lot, but ever since they opened their Tempe location, I have been brining everyone from work since it is next to the office. Everyone loves their lunch special. You pick three items. I usually get two slices and a drink, or do a slice, 4 wings, and a drink. All for $12. Its a pretty good deal for lunch these days. I would say the Pretty Fly for a White Pie is my favorite. I ALWAYS get that one. Delivery I have ordered a few times and it is definetly better fresh/onsite. read more

this is my current favorite place to grab a bite to eat and a yummy drink. the saguaro slammer is the best cocktail by far! the bartop is one of the coolest ive ever seen! cute decor as well. the staff here is sooo nice- its not often i go to a bar in tempe or phoenix and get smiled at by the staff there, but everyone here is genuinely so nice and fun and dont make you feel bad for asking for water/another side of ranch/whatever! if youre looking for a yummy place thats open late to grab a drink and a slice- THIS IS IT! read more

My husband and I came here for a casual night out. It's a great neighborhood spot slice of pizza for less than $5 wings are good we got the cauliflower and bone in and a couple glasses of wine. read more

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Yo! The chicken is juicy here y'all. Chicken juicy grilled and crunch. Pepperoni has pep! Cocktails are fly. Patron's are chill. I'm coming back next Friday. read more

Night Owl - Mascot. - Pizza Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

What an amazing place! Completely remodeled the old Golden Pineapple and just looks stunning! Great pizza and wings just like their Scottsdale location. MORE video games than their scottsdale location including the pinball machines, golden tee, Pac-Man, nba jam, and a few others. Will be a really fun neighborhood bar! Service was great, bar huge! Multiple wells and taps. read more

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Absolutely delicious food. Right down the street from my brothers house so we love to stop by whenever we are in town. Such a unique spot with cool decor! Lots of games to play and fun to sit inside or enjoy the sun on the patio. Had great service in the past, not our favorite server this past time but will be back no matter what! read more

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Good pizza, cool atmosphere and great drink selections. Service was great and friendly. There is a lot of things there to keep you entertained from the pinball games, to the art on the walls to the games corner and of course tvs for sports. I can't wait to have a slice of pizza with some friends here again. read more

Night Owl, an absolute banger of a -night- spot. This location in particular is more open compared to their Scottsdale location which is more towards the interior aesthetics with the army of vintage arcade pinball machines. I had the Barn Owl burger, Maui Waui Pizza Slice, alongside the Elotero Slice. Off the bat, I give the Burger 8/10, Maui 7.8/10, and the Elotero 7/10. My preferences for the burger to climb in rating would be, having more of the special sauce slathered on each bun. The highlight of the dish was how every bite was cohesive, fully hitting the stomach and satisfying the savory/barbecue department while bringing harmony with the lettuce and tomato as the fresh components. The pizza slices treated me well, just overall personal preference dictated the ratings which isn't bad. I would want less mayo on-top of the Elotero slice because it makes it soggy after a few minutes, would exchange for more chili lime flavoring infusion, and again that's my preference nothing wrong with this version. Throughout the night, everyone checked in on our table in a timely manner. The staff were so wonderful letting us hangout and chat after our bill was paid and food was already done. They have a bar that we didn't try out but will for sure bring the night friends to check it out! read more

Night Owl - Maui Waui Slice (Hawaiian) & Elotero Slice - Pizza Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The Food is Outstanding and the Service is Excellent. What a great vibe in this place. If you like pinball, this is your place. Brings back Memories from growning up playing. Try the PIzza Fries and the Wise fries. Wings are very good. Sparke Seasoning and Honey Bourbon are the perfect ways to order them. With a Slice of their specialty Pizza. and an Ice Cold Coors Banquet. We really enjoyed our night there. Infact we came back 3 days later. Thank you Heather and Logan your customer service was truly refreshing, and hope to see you all again. Cheers read more

Great Slice and beer cheap... Pineapple jalapeno slice is excellent, good beer selection Pinball and skate themed ... and very well done. Had excellent service at the bar One of my favorites in Tempe now read more

This place is worth trying! I came here on a Thursday night around 5:30, it was relatively busy, but we were able to get seated right away. The vibe here is awesome, there was live music and the decor inside is kinda retro and edgy. Kinda energy where you can sit and enjoy drinks for hours. Started off with the wise style wings, I ordered them crispy with sauce on the side and I would do it again. Wings that are labeled as "sweet" can be hit or miss for me but this was a great blend of sweet, spice, and savory. I got the sidewalk surfer pizza, it was the perfect blend of spicy and refreshing. My husband got the weekly special, Roadhouse Burger and said it was good! Service was great. The server was able to answer questions we had and make suggestions based on our preferences. I will definitely be back! read more

Night Owl - Roadhouse Burger Of The Week - Pizza Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Great service! The wait was not long at all, especially during lunch hour. Love the feel of the old school look of the place. The patio is a nice spot to hang out, especially in nice weather. Great pizza New York style with a little twist. The salads are very fresh and I highly recommend the strawberry grilled chicken salad. Definitely will be back in to bring the family! read more

Very cool atmosphere, skater/hippie vibes with a mini arcade. Friendly staff and cheap drinks. although the pizza was very mediocre it was a pleasant spot. read more

2nd visit:) We got a couple beers, 2 slices (pepperoni and pineapple express) and a house salad. We remembered to take some pics this time ... read more

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Some of the best wings I've had in a long time, super crispy with a nice dry rub, sauce served on the side to dip. Slices were good but the whole pie was undercooked, will probably stick to slices going forward. Service was great, the patio is set up nicely and the new heaters worked great on a cold night. read more

Night Owl - Patio - Pizza Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We came here for the first time and the food was good, and although the server was still learning, we decided to give it another chance. Unfortunately, our second visit was the worst experience we've ever had. We had a party of 10, and the restaurant was completely empty, yet the waitress was rude from the moment we sat down. My husband overheard her speaking negatively about our table. The staff overall seemed unprofessional and unprepared. What made the experience unacceptable was the behavior of Logan, who we later found out is one of the owners. He was poorly presented, looked as if he crawled out of bed. He kept walking past our table repeatedly without offering help, and did not clear dishes or check on us. At one point, he bumped into me shoulder-to-shoulder, knocking me into the table without apologizing. Later, he kicked the empty chair next to me, causing me to hit the table again. At that point, we felt uncomfortable and just wanted to leave as soon as possible. The lack of professionalism, awareness, and basic respect from both staff and ownership was shocking. We will not be returning. read more

Brie was fantastic! We had a great time playing games, and the wings were amazing . The bar has a cool pinball culture, featuring old playfields reused in the decor, which made it really fun for us pinball enthusiasts! read more

Night Owl - Back glass decor! - Pizza Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Love the pinball themed bar tops and the bartenders were friendly. Very disappointed in the pizza, which was shockingly salty and the crust was so tough it was hard to cut even with a knife. Won't be ordering the pizza here again. read more

A generous 2 (because it has pinball, and the place is set up well) That was quite possibly the worst pizza I have ever had in decades. I definitely went in with extremely low expectations and somehow it was below that. That was flavorless and not good. Waitress was ok. Stop doing beer in cans (unless that's the only way) Coor's and Modelo should be in bottles in a bar/restaurant. Bummer I was hoping it wasn't just another of these kind of places read more