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3.8 (60 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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No croutons??!
Holly W.

Salad jerks!! Generous portion, they delivered the extra cesar dressing but it was mostly veins and where are the croutons??!! We paid nine dollars to throw it out basically. Super disappointing. The pizza: 18 inch was fine. Wish it had a little more sauce. The 12 inch, loved the crisp in the crust and hiw airy the dough was but the pizza shifted during delivery. My only piece of this pie had no toppings, it was all inside the box.

Pizza slices!
Jason C.

I like that they are open a bit later, and the staff are very nice. The seating is spacious, and they have a broad range of slices. The pizza is just a-okay. I prefer a crisper crust, though I will say they definitely don't skimp on the cheese.

Marshall E.

Ummmm, yummm. There is a moment in every trip to Portland that I crave pizza. Pizza Jerk is always there for me. Whether it's mid afternoon, or late evening munchies. Jacob, has become a regular face we look forward to seeing. His pleasant service, his most excellent pizza preparation, and just genuine hospitality have made us regulars here. Don't forget the mandatory cookies n cream Rice Krispy treats... Till next time!

Caesar salad
James Y.

Very close to hotel so made a visit. I ordered the one slice (pepperoni) and salad. The salad was good but I really enjoyed the pizza and wish I did the 2 slice. Oh well, next time. The pizza was thin crust and very tasty.

Grab a slice and soda for $10.50! :)
Byron Roy J.

Another DAMN good pizza joint that also specializes in NYC style pizza! I love the fact that I can walk from my apartment over here when I get a pizza kick! It's a very popular place with university students when classes are going as well since it's so close to the campus. Service was nice and fast. NY style. Just the way I like it! Friendly folks as well! Also, this business is LGBTQ+ friendly. I like that. :) There's plenty of seating inside! They got tables and booths and even a little bar section looking out at the NS and A streetcar lines. It's also accessible via the MAX Green, Yellow, and Orange lines as well! Pizza is good n greasy. That's how you know it's gonna be a good NY style slice! The sodas are good too! Soda with real cane sugar. Yum. :)

Chris H.

Pretty solid place - i wouldn't pay $30 for a full pie but the two giant slices and soda for $10 is a good value! The space is comfortable to plug in and do some homework or meet up with friends - customer service was great!

12" Thick Crust Kale Blazer Pizza
Nicole S.

The first time I tried Pizza Jerk I was waiting for the Max to come through the PSU Urban Center Max stop and it was cold and I wanted a bite and some shelter from the cold. I grabbed a quick slice of their vegan special thin crust and enjoyed it quite a bit. The person at the counter was very helpful and gave me a menu letting me know that the pricing might not be updated so that's the only negative feedback I really have. The inside is a simple look haven't really been since but it's just a chill pizza spot on campus. The real star for me of Pizza Jerk is their vegan pies! I'm not even vegan and they're my go-to. I love that they have thick crust pies, and the homemade cashew ricotta absolutely slays and I crave it so much now. I can't help but compare other shop's vegan 'za to their masterpiece pies. I really enjoy them and I hope they have an updated to go menu. Thanks for always providing for school events too!

Darren Y.

Think this used to be pizzicato but it's changed to a nice place for a slice. Tried their cheese and pep and also their meat slice. All were good and priced reasonably. They also have a pinball and arcade machine. Nice place for a slice if you're in downtown

a slice of pizza and a glass of beer
Cathy S.

What a fun spot right on PSU campus to meet after work, classes or events around this area! They had a menu board by the ordering counter of the day's specials with very reasonable pricing and lots of dietary accommodation options. I went with the classic Margarita pizza (they did not skimp on the basil!) and my friend got the classic pepperoni slice, both went perfectly with our cold and refreshing beers. The pizza was yummy but overall average. They also had a good selection of beers on tap as well. Service was quick and friendly and plenty of solo, small, or bigger group seating. We sat at this cute little pink booth. They had board games and a Pac-Man game arcade too for your group to play while dining in. The bathroom does have a cold but the fellas in the kitchen were helpful with that. Great place to get pizza and beer to catch up with friends! Come check it out!

Vegan pepperoni
Laura H.

Oh my goodness! I'm so happy that we decided to check this place out. Their vegan pizza is fantastic! Pizza by the slice is the best. The guy working there was also SUPER nice!

It's PIZZA! What you think?
Hassan M.

I lived in NYC for 35yrs -born/raised- and by far this is the closest to a Brooklyn slice than any other spot I've tried in or around PDX! The taste, the sauce, the cheese and ohhhh boy! The crust!! Prove me wrong!!

Margarita pizza
Scott H.

Very laid-back pizza restaurant at the Portland State University. Pizza was outstanding. Service was fast and extremely friendly. The staff were helpful in the public restroom is clean. I love the fountain sodas. I ordered a margarita pizza with green olives. Pizza was much larger than expected, but tasted great. Plenty of seating. Great university spot.

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17 days ago

The slowest place i order a build your own pizza waited almost a hour I'll never come here again.

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My Greek salad was meh, and they were unwilling to add a protein. They were unwilling to sell us slices.

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1 year ago

Pretty good pep slice. They got Jones soda which is cool. Nice casual vibe and the counter guy was friendly.

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Pizza was great, especially for delivery. High quality and all around good pizza. Highly recommend!

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2 years ago

Pizza Jerk was pretty much fine: not great, not terrible, just ok. The Margarita was basically just cheese pizza. Staff was friendly.

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2 years ago

Twice I have been here. It's been filthy dirty with tables dirty and garbage cans overflowing. Needs some attention to the facility!

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Pepperoni is too salty and some parts taste like burnt burnt not like Smokey burnt you know like flavorful ?

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I love the pizza! I just wish it wasn't so expensive. They need to add cheese garlic bread to the menu.

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I CANNOT believe that I have never left a review here! I've been coming here for a couple years…read morejust for the Margherita pizza! It's truly sensational and the most authentic I have tasted! When I order I go in person because I have special requests of extra sauce, etc and everyone who leaves this amazing restaurant always raves about it to the staff upon leaving. The best part though is just how NICE they ALL are! I fly from LA just to come get pizza and some to take back. The crust is perfect chewiness and perfection with the right amount of airy and right about of thin and the sauce is amazing! You will NOT be disappointed! They also fulfill my special requests with ease and a smile! I have told thousands of flight crew about this place as it's right around the corner from our layover hotel. I bid this layover ONLY to get pizza. Yes, I gave up a Hawaii, Cancun and Costa Rica trip for this layover for Mucca Pizza, so that should say it all! So appreciate how kindly they treat you when you walk in the door:) amazing staff and owner.

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4.4(232 reviews)
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Detroit style pizza. If you know, you know. The crispy…read moreedge, the stripes of sauce, the pillowy soft middle with toppings upon toppings ladled on top. New York and Chicago are still trying to catch up. But we are in the Pacific Northwest, nowhere near Loui's Pizza or Buddy's Pizza (Detroit pizza staples). So many times, what tries to pass off as "Detroit style" falls miles short. Then came "Ranch" where I stood outside and screwed up enough courage to try yet another Detroit style pizza. The interior was small, one wall lined with tomato sauce cans, the menu was bolted to a wall. The smell took me back and that gave me some hope. The pizza arrived at the table, the wife and I have varied tastes so we each ordered a quarter pizza. Mine was pepperoni, the wife had a veggie. The pizzas looked right, square, caramelized crispy edges, heavy toppings... and then on the side of the plate was this cup of ranch dressing. Duh! "Ranch" obviously has to have a good ranch, right? I dipped my pinky finger in the ranch and took a taste. You would not think one ranch can be so far ahead of the others, but ranch is the place for ranch, as well as pizza. My first bite brought a smile to my face, it was just, right in every way that a Detroit pie should be. I have been back to try their #4 pie with sausage and ricotta, and I am looking forward to more trips. If all that was not enough, the service was friendly, the food came out so quick (about 10 minutes) and the place was nice and clean.

Super fast service and super yummy food…read more I always get their #4 because it's so good. It has Italian sausage, red sauce, calabrian chiles, mozzarella, and ricotta on top. A slice of that dipped in their ranch (they give a side of ranch for all pizza orders) is heavenly. Their ranch is actually the best ranch I have ever had. I wish they sold bottles of it so I can have it at home. They also have seasonal specials, like their pickle pizza with hot honey, or the french onion soup pizza (so good). I would recommend doing takeout as there is limited seating.

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4.2(17 reviews)
1.0 miPearl District

This pizza is so good! We came in about 11:15pm, the place was packed. They had a live DJ playing…read moresome good hits. Lots of college age crowd great spot for under 30. Thankfully we got a table pretty easy. I really wanted to get their mushroom pizza but they were sold out of almost everything. I managed to snag the last cheese and ricotta with arugula. Also got their buffalo chicken special of the day and a bbq chicken pizza. ALL THE PIZZAS DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Every single one was delicious. 100% recommend and can't wait to be back!

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Wild Child Pizza - Pizza corner.

Pizza corner.

Wild Child Pizza - Two slices of pepperoni, one slice of cheese, one slice of veggie, with marinara dolloped on all

Two slices of pepperoni, one slice of cheese, one slice of veggie, with marinara dolloped on all

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3.9(791 reviews)
1.3 miAlphabet District, Northwest
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Portland is a tough place for pizzerias since the variety & quality is so good throughout the city…read more But for 25+ (35?) years, this little slice-or-whole-pie place in NW 23rd has churned out the tied-for-best pizza in the city. It's true NY style, thin enough to fold if you're walking, the perfect amount of oily, with only the freshest of mozzarella. Slices are available at the counter (and a few stools if you're just having a quick lunch) all day. For a whole pie, call ahead to schedule (503-22-SLICE has been their number since I moved here decades ago) and they'll give you a time generally 20-35 minutes in the future depending on how busy they are. Staff are just like NYC: no suck-up, extra sarcasm, and if you stand at the register for 5+ minutes fumbling with your wallet, they might make a snide comment. But it's endearing grouchy, not really mean, and it adds to the "flavor" of the whole place. Parking in NW 23 is usually very hard. Being a friend to run in while you drive around the block, then enjoy how your car smells HEAVENLY on the way home!

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0.7 miDowntown
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Sizzle Pie in Portland,OR was a treat for a late night grab…read more Pizza was hot and the staff there was very nice even at the late hour. My only complaint would be the cleaning of the dining area. It wasn't the best, I would suggest a rotation be established to run through and check under the tables and sweep over the floors.

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