We loved everything about this place. Husband had basic pepperoni pizza. I had a calzone with Italian sausage and peppers--the marinara is so fresh and flavorful, the ricotta and mozzarella oozed out, the crust was lovely and brown on the outside and light with great texture inside. The side garden salad was what wow'd me, though! I ordered it without mozzarella cheese and with the Slice 51 herb vinaigrette --that dressing is worth traveling for. Very unique decor, comfy and casual. Fountain drinks and fresh iced tea, serve yourself, old-fashioned tall red plastic cups, nostalgic. Lovely patio area to use in the warmer months. Service is fast and friendly. They conveniently have to-go boxes on the counters for customers to grab. This was our first visit, but we will return. read more

Pizza 51 - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I placed a to go order, for a veggie slice and an order of hot wings with blue cheese. The slice is HUGE! My one complaint is that I ordered the slice without broccoli and once I got home, I noticed the broccoli was on the slice. I like broccoli but don't necessarily enjoy it on pizza. I'd give it a 6/10. The wings were decent. Could have used more hot sauce. Customer service was good. Overall I'd rate this place a 5/10. read more

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Hits. Every. Time. Pizza 51 is a staple of mine and plans to stay that way. The pizza by the slice is the way to go!!! And I know cream cheese on pizza may sound weird, but it's life changing! The pizza by the slice is so large that it is then cut into smaller slices, which then creates a beautiful variety of thin pieces and doughy thick pieces. It checks all of the boxes. Bonus points if you put honey on the pizza!!!! read more

Pizza 51 - Hamburger and Cream Cheese Slice - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Great ambiance! Former gas station. The wait staff was super! We stopped in before a show at KC Rep. we each had a slice and shared a salad. The salad was yummy! The pizza slices were HUGE! The pizza was not our jam. The crust was too thick for our taste. The toppings were super. Good sauce. We'd be happy to go back and have a sandwich. read more

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Went to an event and they brought in these huge boxes largest pizza boxes I've seen had the thin slice pepperoni sausage and chicken very good but got a bit soggy crust didn't hold up to the large amount of topping maybe not a bad thing so you had to fold them read more

Pizza and sub was very good. Italian sausage has great flavor! Would've been 5 stars but the Side Salad had no dressing or utensils to eat it with. Pizza slices are huge! The cost is fantastic for what you get! Definitely would order again if in town! This was a DoorDash order. read more

Wow! I had their Highway Special 14" pizza with green olives instead of black olives. It was so flavorful, crispy and the cheese had a beautiful pull to it. The ingredients tasted fresh and the pizza was hot! The service was also great. I highly recommend Pizza 51! read more

Pizza 51 - Highway Special Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Yelp led me to this place while I was visiting. Excellent thin, crispy crust pizza. They have a small, but sufficient beer selection. They have a large patio, but we ate inside as it was beginning to drizzle. They have some booths and tables inside, but it's small area so I wouldn't recommend this place for larger parties unless it's nice out. Parking is a bit tight; something to keep in mind. read more

Updating this review because when I called to xplain about burned pizza the opener argued with me that they don't use postmates, but DoorDash. OBVIOUSLY IT WAS DOOR DASH I GAVE MY NAME, NUMBER, WHAT I ORDERED AND THE TOTAL. They chose not to make it right. read more

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What a hidden gem! The only way I had heard of this place was from the chiefs coach Andy Reid. He spoke highly of the pizza and it looked delicious, decided to stop by Saturday afternoon. The place was so cool for once being an old gas station, DX signage and ton of cool license plates made into decor. I got a slice of cowtown lovers. It was some of the best pizza I've ever had. My husband got slice with sausage pepperoni and mushrooms, we both were blown away by taste and the value for your money. If you have t tried this place, RUN DONT WALK and grab a slice. read more

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Worst pizza I've ever had. Under cooked. And there were no customers to have caused a backup actually I called in 40 minutes ahead of pickup Edwa read more

Was Recommended this place as we went to toys and miniature museum first. Glad she recommended. My party was going to share a pizza then realized they had a "by the slice option" holy moly this thing is HUGE! And well priced. I got a slice and a bowl of tomato bisque hit the spot for one of the first cooler days in the city. read more

Pizza 51 - By the slice it's HUGE - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I've only gotten delivery from here and it's sort of hit or miss. Sometimes it's really good! Sometimes it makes us sick. Not really sure why it's inconsistent other than who's making our specific pies. read more

Great pizza love the crust and flavorful topping all pizzas are very good nice young people working and nice patrons as well read more

Delicious as usual. Great pizza. Great location and vibe. Nice place to get a slice and a beer read more

Pizza 51 - Pepperoni and mushrooms - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Still waiting for the day they come out with vegan cheese, so I settled for a Sub Sandwich. The place always smells so amazing, the outdoor patio is great, and my sandwich was really big. The bread crust was firm but the bread itself was soft. The sandwich as a whole had delicious flavor. For a place that specializes in pizza, their sandwiches are pretty great. *visited 8/27/20 read more

Pizza 51 - Sub Sandwich $7 - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I thought that a pizza place next to a college would be amazing. How could you serve bad pizza to college students? This had to have been the worst pizza experience I've ever had. The pizza was so bland; it made a Reb baron taste gourmet! The ravioli were a light khaki color... suffice to say, they were quite squishy.... The garlic cheese bread? Tasted like they took day old stale breadsticks, threw some minced garlic and mozzarella on top... it was soo bad. I would recommend any frozen pizza over this place. read more

Very good food, have a whole vegan menu to choose from! The service is fantastic, and the ambiance is very millennial modern

Pizza was great. Fresh, fast, and piping hot. Good crust, and good sauce to cheese ratio. Service was good, food was fast, and everyone was friendly. Knocked down one star because their toasted ravioli was a joke. $5 for 6 tiny, dried out ravioli nuggets filled with what tastes like stuffing - mostly bread/breadcrumbs and little meat. Was suppose to be beef ravioli. Served in a giant basket, which made them look even sadder. Definitely would have been 5 stars. But the ravioli needs some work. read more

Love it. The pizza is great. Huge slices, great patio. Outdoor TVs to watch the game and they also have a good beer selection read more

Great ambiance, likely an old service station. Great location near UMKC gives it a college town feel. While it seems like a cool college hangout, the food isn't anything special. The pizza is ok, and the calzones are ok. read more

The best lunch value! Grab a giant pizza by the slice with a side salad and you are set! The converted garage and gas station to pizza restaurant space makes for a great indoor/outdoor experience. If you are in the area and it's nice outside take advantage of the patio! read more

Pizza 51 - Cowtown Lovers Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I visited Pizza 51 during a weekend trip to KC. My boyfriend and I decided to stop here since it was close to a museum we were headed to. I enjoyed the restaurant's ambiance, which mimicked a garage with cinderblock walls covered in road signs and license plates. The service was good, too. The person at the cash register was very welcoming and patient as we reviewed the long list of toppings on the menu. They also came around while we ate to see how our food tasted. We each ordered one of the huge slices and a side of garlic bread to share. The slices were tasty, with fresh toppings and a nice crunchy crust. However, we didn't enjoy the garlic bread. I don't know if it's a personal taste issue, but the garlic sauce smeared on top of the bread was way too intense for us. The bread was good and paired nicely with the side of marinara, but that garlic sauce was not it. The only thing I can compare it to is straight-up Crisco. read more

Great location, we chose to sit outside and it was big and accommodating. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Pizza was delicious and extremely reasonably priced. Great experience will definitely be going back!!! read more

Been going here for 15 years. My husband & I both went to UMKC, obviously got slices here countless times. We don't live close by anymore, but when in the area try to stop by. I was in KC delivering donations to a number of places. I had my 2 year old with me, it was a long day. I came by Pizza 51 to surprise my husband later when I got home. The owner/manager/Jason? Took time to be rude to me, tried to be condescending but I'm smarter than that. Usually I've never had a complaint about service here, why does he have to be so rude? Leave it to your nicer employees to work the counter. read more

Got a whole BURNT PIZZA. What a waste of $16. First and last time going there. I was highly disappointed because 85% of the pizza was burnt and disgusting!!!! If you do decided to go there hopefully your pizza isn't as crispy burnt!!!!!! read more

Pizza 51 - Burnt pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Fabulous flavors in an all star pizza in a trendy UMKC neighborhood. The patio is wonderful to gather & enjoy. The slice usually leaves extra for go home box. Only small complaint some were finished at our table before others were served. Better than 4 stars- read more

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I like pizza by the slice places, and this one did not disappoint. My pepperoni slice ($4.74) was generously sized (12" length), with a good amount of tasty toppings, a fair level of greasy flavor, and a wonderful thin and crispy crust. The service was very good (friendly at the counter, and relatively fast (10 minutes), with a satisfaction check by an employee). The dining area was clean and nice, with a garage theme, TVs, garage doors which could open on nice days, a spacious patio (also with TVs) and contemporary background music. I also noticed an extensive selection of bottled and tap beers, along with wines, and a happy hour (M-F 3-6 pm). Very nice! read more

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We've ordered takeout here for years, and it was clutch during the pandemic. The 5 topping single slice is a great deal, especially if fellow diners have different topping preferences. And the portion size is very generous. The quality; however, is hit and miss. One night it could be great - chewy crust and generous toppings. And the next, the crust is dry and burnt and it looks like someone dropped your toppings off the Empire State Building and only 4 shards of olive made it to the pizza. The positives outweighs the negatives but it's frustrating when you don't know what you're going to get. read more

It's my favorite pizza place to go to when I'm back in KC. Great value for what you pay and great atmosphere

I come here when I have to be at UmKC which is a very large university in the area. The pizza is delicious and very big. Seriously, the slices are huge. The side salads are filling enough and big enough to be eaten as a meal. They do serve beer and they have outdoor seating. I would recommend coming here for a great slice of pizza and a relaxing time. read more

Pizza 51 - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Um no. I went to Little Ceasers to get 2 cheese. So when I went I I ordered it I payed then after I told them to bring it to me in my car. They told me it was gonna take about 5-10 minutes. I go back 15 minutes later and its still not ready. Then they said it was gonna take 5 more minutes. I go back 10 minutes later and THEY SAID YOU DIDN'T ORDER. So then I ordered it again and PAYED AGAIN. They told me the same thing that it was gonna take 5-10 minutes. SO THEN I GO BACK AND GET THE PIZZA. THEN WHEN I GET IN MY CAR I RELIZE THEY GAVE ME THE WRONG PIZZA. I go back then tell them that it wasnt mine. Then they said "oh heres yours" AND THEY GAVE ME THE FIRST ORIGINAL PIZZA THAT I ORDERED. I got so frustrated I didnt eat and I waited an hour for pizza I could make in an hour at home. Never going back and by the way the pizza was stale as hell and there was like no sauce. Do better read more

Amazing pizza!! The crust was so crispy and delicious. The pizzas are huge, too! Definitely worth the money. I went with two friends and we shared a 18 inch veggie delight pizza and it was the perfect size (we had a couple leftover slices). What I found interesting was that they put broccoli on the pizza! It was surprisingly good. The cashier was super friendly and welcoming. I wish I had gone here sooner. read more

We were greeted so warmly by the woman working the counter when we walked in. She was just so polite and sweet and explained the menu to us. What a great way to start our meal- much appreciated! They aren't kidding when they say their slices are large. They're so big they have to slice them. Picture the biggest NYC street slice you've ever seen and increase it by 50%. So we trusted her when she said they're big and each got a slice and shared bites with each other. The Canadian Bacon slice was dynamite, the plain cheese slice was perfectly flavored but could've used some more cheese, and while I liked how many veggies were in the veggie slice (it was absolutely piled high) it was missing something- it was just kind of flavorless and could've used more cheese. The crust on all 3 was amaaaaazing- hand tossed, not too thick, not too thin, and perfectly crispy. We also got an order of cheesy breadsticks while waiting for our slices to arrive- it was decent, but nothing special. Granted we were there on a busy Friday night, but this place is seriously LOUD. Definitely a great place to take young, rambunctious kids, but not good for intimate conversation. All in all, we were impressed and will definitely be back and recommend to friends. read more

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They mostly sell their pizza by the slice but that's because their slices are rather large. Very nicely topped. A thin style crust. Their pizzas are oven baked. Me and my wife go there quite often. read more

A group of 8 of us ate here this week for the first time. We all had pizza or a calzone. Honestly, the food was below average. The sauce lacked flavor, and the crust was nothing special. Unfortunately, all the food came out at vastly different times, although we all ordered at the same time, one right after the other. The first people to receive their food (14" pizza) were finished eating by the time the last person received theirs (also 14" pizza). Not sure how that happens, but it's not OK. Sorry to say, everyone in our party was disappointed in the whole experience and we won't be back. read more

Awesomeness venue and people are very friendly. This place is close to the Toy and Miniature museum. It's an old gas station with license plates shaped in a guitar. They have great garlic breadsticks, pizza was fabulous, good assortment of local beers, and very tasty. read more

Pizza 51 - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Worst pizza ever! Ordered the cow town pizza- they only have 3 choices and you can't get it right? The bottom of the crust was burnt with dried ingredients on top. All for $27, never again. read more

Pizza was very good. Bread sticks were very good. Sauce was great. Service was fast and friendly. Would come back next time in town. Would recommend to a friend. read more

I'm all about supporting local businesses, will no longer support this place unless ownership changes. The owner was out of line with his huffy puffy passive aggressiveness regarding a group of soccer players. (7 year olds). He then finally burst into his parent shaming of how we were allowing our children to conduct themselves as if they were a group of Ferrell animals. They weren't disrupting anyone and there was no need to approach the situation the way he did. Word to the owner, you're pizza 51, not Capital Grille stay in your lane and you should be thankful for the party of 20+ we brought you. I'm honestly sorry your staff has to deal with your poor energy and lack of leadership. Keep it up and I'm sure you'll be praying for business. We even had another person from a different table approach us after the owners temper tantrum to tell us "I've heard he's an asshole". Nailed it. read more