First time at this spot and it's killer! I consider myself a really tough foodie critic because i feel my standards for specific foods have a high bar. Pizza is one of them. The pizza here is so killer, I was nodding my head(Yes!)as I was eating it. I rarely do this. The crust was so thin, the cheese had great flavor, and the cupped pepperoni added a salty richness. Every bite was chewy and a flavor blast. It makes you wanting more and more. read more

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what a killer vibe this place had! ordered the lemon pepper wings (7 pieces) with a side of buffalo, and two slices of pizza. absolutely loved everything!!! so yummy, i'm usually picky about pizza but this place was great, the perfect thin crust and great flavor. workers were super nice and they seemed like they enjoy their job which makes it a much more valuable store, I hope to come back and try more! it is a bit pricey (around $5-6 for each slice) and the wings were kind of smaller than expected, but the taste is worth it. read more

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Food was outstanding, very flavorful and large portions. The ingredients were fresh. The garage parking is along side the restaurant. The service was mediocre. I want this. I could not put my finger on what was wrong with the server. He greeted us kindly, but then his mood changed and he was very mediocre after that. read more

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It's a local pizza establishment and literally the train drops you off at the entrance! The stout is thick and rich. They have great slice options. Not sure if these are the "normal" selections but they have a an all vegan one that even has the vegan cheese! I'm here to support a concert that is nearby so this is a welcome sit down before I have to stand up. Daughter got the Buffalo Bill, I was boring and got the Pepperoni Today's selection is: Sloppy Pig Buffalo soldier Midnight Pineapple express Vegan and Sarah Pepperoni Margheritta Buffalo Bill Barbecue Terrestrial White reaper Their Caesar salad is also a welcome portion. $34 for two slices, salad and a stout?! Absolutely! Food is good but if you are looking dmfor A/C this isn't it! Gotta try this place though-serious! read more

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Pizza was delicious, I was super happy and satisfied. The wing were yummy as well but kind of baby size. The service was great, the place had a really great vibe and it seems like all the people working were having a good time which gives the restaurant a great ambiance. I'll definitely try to come back, it might be a bit expensive for some but I'd say that it is definitely worth it. The place is also decorated with a bunch of cool art. read more

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Just wanted to update my review since I went back a week ago. The regular pizza was good. The sicilian was not cut properly - the top was cut through the pizza but not at all through the crust. The sicilian was also strangely salty as far as the sauce and I don't know why. The regular cheese pie I got, which I assume has the same sauce on it, did not taste salty or odd like the sicilian. Their Monday deal of a XL cheese pie for $15 is a great deal. Now the few not so good things this second time. There is no parking. They have a small alleyway with maybe 6-8 parking spots on the side of the pizzeria. Considering the place was pretty empty when I came midday but the lot was full, I have to assume staff take the spots. No street parking. You're supposed to be able to pull out of the alleyway by going forward and turning into another alleyway that crosses the parking alleyway. Unfortunately, there was a motorcycle someone was working on or just left there so you could not get past the bike and the car parked in the last spot. I had to back out onto the busy main street, which was dangerous. Also annoying is that the menu has zero prices, and it's not like the girl at the counter knows the prices. She had to punch in whatever I asked the price to on her tab in order to give me a price. When I asked how much for toppings added, she couldn't give me a concrete answer. Even more frustrating is that the prices on your bill will not match what you were quoted. I think what they quote is the price plus tax, and then the bill has the real prices and all the tax bundled together at the bottom, so it's near impossible to figure out the cost of each item. Who doesn't have a menu with prices?! I do not like this! read more

Purgatory Pizza - Monday special - XL Cheese Pizza = $15 - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been going to this place for years and it's amazing every time. There was only 3 staff and there was a huge line. Service was still great despite how busy they were. Def up there as one of my favorite pizza spots in LA. read more

What I Ordered: -Sloppy Pig $5.01 -Sicilian $7.29 I was excited to finally check out this place since I always drive by. I loved the street art on the building, especially the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eating pizza - very fitting for a pizza shop! The interior has a cool skate and street art vibe, with loud hip-hop/rap music playing. It's definitely not your father's pizzeria! While I enjoy rap and hip-hop, the playlist wasn't my favorite. I noticed the only other person inside had AirPods in, so I wasn't the only one who wasn't vibing with the music. They offer a fantastic selection of vegan pizzas, which is great to keep in mind if you're bringing a vegan friend or family member. The employee I spoke with was quiet but helpful, offering recommendations when I asked. I ended up getting two slices, and she kindly warmed them up in the oven for me. They were perfectly warm, not hot, which was nice so I didn't burn my mouth. I ordered a slice of the Sloppy Pig ($5.01), which has pepperoni, Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, and bacon. It was my favorite of the two I tried and is definitely a meat lover's dream, especially if you like thin-crust pizza. The other slice was the Sicilian ($7.29), with pepperoni, jalapeños, onions, and a ground meat (I can't quite remember which kind), along with cheese crumbles. Personally, I wasn't a fan of the Sicilian; it was a bit too heavy on the jalapeños, and they tasted like a generic, pickled version. I wouldn't be in a rush to return, but I appreciate the variety of slices they offer, and I'm glad I had the chance to try them. read more

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The pizza is just so good you forget where you're at. Great pizza but beyond that you're getting great service read more

Purgatory Pizza - I swear to god Elizabeth is the best aside from the pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Beast Detroit-style pizza in Los Angeles, hands down! Thick fluffy crust, rich sauce and creamy mozzarella. Manga!!!

We ordered our pizza and wings to go. The pizza was great, as usual. The wings however were not. We ordered lemon pepper and buffalo wings. The wings were extra small and extremely dry. This was very disappointing. We will have to rethink our Super Bowl order if this is the new normal for wings. read more

Stepped to grab a quick slice of their Sloppy Pig. Service was quick and to the point. They heated my slice which was nice, enjoyed the slice, decent char, nice pull, cheese was ok, crust was good. Glad to have stopped by. read more

Purgatory Pizza - Sloppy Pig slice - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Welcome to Purgatory. Epic place, parking is still a journey, but some how we found a few options right on Utah. This East LA/East Los Angeles diamond in the rough encompasses all things Angelino w/ a lot of flare, flavor, and fuego offerings. You can enjoy your eats inside with ample seating as well as on the parking lot seating. A great place for all pizza lover with classic, veggie and my personal favorite, vegan pies. It's gritty, artsy and creative with an awesome cast/crew of P.P. peeps running the show. Just across from the Metro (forever) Gold (E) Line station for Pico / Aliso at the corner of 1st Street/Utah Street. We popped in for dinner after cruising through Mariachi Plaza and having a late afternoon in all the "Heights" from Lincoln to Boyle. The White Reaper (fully vegan) almond ricotta style pizza was the star of the show. My boyfriend and I both had one. He also had the classic version, The White Iverson and agreed that the W.R. was next level. I enjoyed the Vegan & Sara (loaded with a lot of goodness) as well, but not nearly as much. This version of the V&S had some nice vegan sausage The decor feels more lively, vibrant and like a full blend of the East side of LA. They have good desserts in the form of cookies, brownies, etc with vegan friendly offerings as well. Good refreshments from soft bottled and canned drinks/soda/pop, juices/jugos, and more, plus they have beer!!! Just add some wine to the mix (Malbec, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Rosé all day) and I'm gonna be here way to much lol All their pastas can be ordered vegan, calzones also and they offering catering?? Might need to have a pizza birthday this year! Gender neutral restrooms, great music (though someone wasn't feeling a few songs toward the end of the meal so there were some skips lol). TV in the dinning area w/ lots of art and graffiti art throughout. Purgatory has some merch and you can often see them spinning dough and working their magic from start to finish. My guy was like let's get more pizza next time! So we'll DEFINITELY BE BACK, sooner than I've been Happy Hour during the week from 6pm to 9pm, Monday through Thursday!! read more

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Well sometimes, no matter how good the food is, some places are just not worth it. My wife and I have been ordering from here for quite some time. In the beginning, everything was great. We got our pizza made perfectly. Delicious pies almost as good as NY pizza. Delivery was amazing. They would tell us 30-45 min and it came in 20. Never failed. It was all great . . . Until it wasn't. We would call and be put on hold for no less than 15min. I've had to hang up and call again just to make the order. That was not just a one-time event. It's happened now several times. We are constantly trying to give them the benefit of doubt. My last 2 days with Purgatory Pizza have been the worst. Being told I can't get delivery, the online ordering is only for pickup. There is no more consistency. We're going to try others. Too bad. They need to get their customer service together. read more

I LOVE the Cesar salad dressing and the hot wings. I would definitely order a tray of Cesar salad. The wings were crunchy and perfectly cooked. I would like to visit in the future to check out the decor inside. We had a to go order and the customer service was quick and easy. read more

It took me over a year to come back here after they mistakenly gave me a regular pizza instead of vegan. I finally went back and tried one of their vegan pastas I hadn't tried before, and there was meat in it (pancetta). I literally am feeling sick to my stomach--I'm pescatarian + non-dairy and stopped eating meat in 2013 so I'm sure you can imagine. The customer service was amazing and the cashier who helped me, Melissa, was so apologetic and sweet (obviously wasn't her fault), but this is just another warning to anyone who is vegan and considers coming here. I also came when they were about to close and already had to wait like 15min longer than they said so there's not even anything else open this late for me to find other food. Very disappointing and I will not be coming back for good this time. If I could give separate stars for customer service, I would give them 5 stars but this was unacceptable on the cook's part. Do not risk it if you are vegan. read more

Hands down delicious pizza! The best thing is they sell by the slice. Love the wall art is conveniently across from the metro station. Clean bathrooms and the friendliest staff! Purgatory Pizza is a lay back restaurant, staying consistent with the quality of ingredients the flavor and great prices. read more

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Yes, the gluten-free pie is $32 BUT God rest my soul if this isn't the best gluten free crust I've ever had. It's thick, doughy, with the perfect amount of crisp and chew, with a beautifully rich peppery sauce on top. No one I've given a slice to could even tell it was gluten free. I just can't get over how it's this good. It's so good I don't even want to know what's in it. I need this in my life. All I know is I've got a mild gluten, milk (mozz ok), and egg allergy and I've never gotten sick here. And it's consistent, every time. I need them to start a subscription service or something I'm getting seriously addicted. Oh and bring a friend or save some for later because this one doesn't come by the slice. Depending on your avarice that may be a plus. read more

Purgatory Pizza - Gluten Free Sausage Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Their Bbq chicken pizza and buffalo wings were ok ! I didn't like the wings they were too wet and not crispy, pretty soggy. Something about the chicken. I did like that they gave us extra ranch, parm and chilli packets. It's Vibey, but a little pretentious. I only say pretentious because I expected more from it considering the interior was so "cool" and lively, and I've heard so much about it. Also their little parking lot sucks. I missed it twice once because I didn't see it and the 2nd because a car was coming out and i was going too fast. I wouldn't necessarily come back on purpose. read more

Really yummy NY style thin slices. It's a small whole in the wall type of place. Cool art over the walls!

This was my first time eating in the restaurant. I would usually order pizza delivery when I worked in DTLA. My friends and I were near the neighborhood and I suggested we come to eat here. They agreed. My friends order the pizza half Sloppy Pig and the other half Hawaiian Express. I ordered my go to pizza the White Iverson (forgot to take photo). The pizzas were delicious as always!! The right amount of pizza crust and toppings ratio! The pizza was hot and cheesy!! We were very happy with our choices! I had never had the Sloppy Pig and it was amazing, so meaty and delicious! I'm definitely going to order that one again! The restaurant was clean and so were the restrooms! Staff were very nice and helpful! I totally recommend this place! Parking is a bit cramped but not bad. read more

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Pizza was delicious! Full of flavor and plenty of pizzas to pick from. Service was quick and friendly. Fun, quick and delicious. read more

Purgatory Pizza - 18" - Dillon's BBQ Chicken 18" - Sloppy Pig - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Really enjoy coming here , they are always packed but they are speedy !im super picky with dough & They have their dough Down! It has such a great bite to it along with structure so so yummy! read more

Purgatory Pizza - Look at that fold and cheese drip - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Another visit to one of my favorite pizza spots in LA. Love the divey feel that makes think of my favorite places in New York. It's small but still has big enough tables for large groups. The waiters are always nice and great at recommend types of pizza when they change out the toppings. I would definitely suggest the garden slice and to go during happy hour read more

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Great Detroit style pizza, and another slice with pesto and that was solid. Atmosphere reminded me of a similar vibe in Long Beach, so it was really nice to see a more relaxed version of it that welcomed everyone. Friendly service and drink refills are absolutely a must when having pizza so that was absolutely awesome. Looking forward to coming back! read more

something ain't right, dude! Either you've changed your recipe You've got new owners But this is the worst pizza I've ever gotten out of your store. It taste like somebody dumped a cup of salt on it. Wow, I'm completely shocked read more

Purgatory Pizza - Sloppy pig! - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I would avoid the chooch special. Their Instagram post (as referenced in the attached) made it look like a regular pizza on their signature Purgatory box at an insanely discounted price. What you actually get makes much more sense. Barely any cheese (lots of Italian seasoning to compensate) in a non-descript, thin cardboard box. The crust is also pretty different and lackluster. My guess is that it had a minimal proof. Yelp formatting is weird, so it's not showing the pic below, but if you click for all my pictures, you can see a picture I've included of the Chooch special. Don't get me wrong, it's still an incredible value, what can you expect for $11, but at the same time, had I known this was what I would be getting, I'd have just stayed home and paid the $100 or whatever to have Uber Eats deliver me a pizza I'd actually eat instead of drive an hour for this trash. 5 stars because their other offerings are good, and I get it, Chooch special to drive traffic Mondays and Tuesdays so they can keep operating 7 days a week, blah blah, but don't use deceptive marketing. read more

Purgatory Pizza - What is advertised as Chooch Special - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The pizza here is so good. I love the pasta as well. Restaurant is pretty cool and in a good area of downtown LA. They've got good food deals during the summer too. Employees are very nice too. read more

Purgatory Pizza - Vegan pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Purgatory pizza was an awesome experience. The food was so flavorful. I had the bbq chicken and white Iverson pizza slices with a agave beer from Booch Craft.The first slice was delicious and the second one was even better. The restaurant is full of art work and the more you look around the cooler it gets. I recommend it if you are in area and what to experience the LA food culture. 5 stars all day read more

Purgatory Pizza - Fun activities - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of the best pizzas ive had in LA. The shop is small however the pizzaswere so good. Really fresh ingredients. Slices were petty big. Nice crunch on the crust. All of the slices were heated in the oven so it tasted way better than microwaving it. The server forgot one of the 3 slices i ordered. Therefore she apologized and comp the slice. Not only did she comp it she added a 2nd for free. 5/5 food. Most definitely will back read more

Found a great deal online. Staff was great. Slices were delicious. Private lot and seating on the side. Will be returning. read more

Purgatory Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best post show pizza it's making me say more characters so I'll say they were chill asf andddd it was cheap for a slice

If you're looking for fresh, flavorful pizza, this place delivers in every way. Their pizzas taste like they just came out of the oven with high-quality ingredients, and I love that they offer plenty of vegetarian and even vegan options so everyone can enjoy. Happy hour here is seriously top-notch--great deals and a perfect excuse to come by more often. The ambiance is laid-back and inviting, with a cool, casual vibe that gets even better when they host their occasional punk rock shows down the alleyway. Between the amazing atmosphere, friendly staff, and superb pizza, this spot has quickly become one of my favorites. read more

Delicious pizza all around. I appreciate their feminist and queer friendly art and pizza. Forever adore their gluten free AND vegan pizza with yummy veggie toppings. Quick and easy to order and ready real quick. Staff are friendly and welcoming and lots of seating and parking as well. This will be my go to gluten free AND vegan pizza option which is rare to find. read more

Super crispy Detroit styled pizza (must get whole pies) and NY slices by the slice! This might be my new favorite pizza spot. It was such a wet and dense pizza but the bottom and sides had an incredible crunch. Everything tasted fresh! I was full after one slice. Conveniently located off the A line, this is an easy trip on the train. Not sure about the parking situation, but it appears to be mostly street parking. Bathrooms were clean and had a sink that requires you to press a pedal with your foot, cool! It's not very bright in here due to the backlit window situation so sit by the window if possible (for food pics!) read more

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Awesome vegan pizza! Hands down. The Sicilian is my favorite. The crust is amazing. I The sauce is just right. Not too saucy and not too tangy like most marinara sauces. A must try when in LA. Lots of options for vegan pizzas. I even warmed it up in an oven and made it crispy and it was still delicious the next day. You have to try it read more

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Ordered a Margherita pizza .. It was OK .. Nothing Special .. Also ordered a Detroit .. Unable to eat .. Dough was not fully cooked through .. disappointed .. :( read more

One pizza was burnt, the other, the one that was supposed to have extra cheese, somehow had less cheese. Eighty dollars later, I suppose the name Purgatory was a warning. read more

Purgatory Pizza - Where's the cheese? - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Visited Purgatory Pizza with my running group. I had their Hawaiian variant. The pizza was premade and heated up when you order. They sell "water cups" for $0.75. The ambiance is casual and perfect for a quick bite. I like that they also have their own parking lot - a rarity in Downtown LA. Thought they are located more on the outskirt of 'downtown.' read more

Purgatory Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

6 dollars for a slice of thin pizza? Rip off.. The prices use to be reasonable. Not any more