Great food, good service. Has more bar than it used to which makes it a little different atmosphere than the small pizza shop only vibes it used to have. If you are looking for a little more lively ambiance than it used to be, you'll love it. read more

I initially praised the pizza's flavor but noted a grease issue. The owner reached out--which I appreciated--offered a free pizza, and said they reduced cheese to cut grease. I gave it another try, but the new pizza still had pools of grease on top and underneath (photos show the "improved" version). It's frustrating because the flavor is still great, yet the issue wasn't resolved. What disappoints me most is that, in a few minutes of research, I found common solutions for removing grease while maintaining the awesome flavors. With such potential, I hoped they'd put that same diligence into fixing this. If they do, this place could really shine. read more

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Great food, good service, cool atmosphere. Cheap alcohol. We got the dill pickle pizza which was interesting.

One of my coworkers took me there for a birthday lunch last week. She knows I love pizza and said this was a hidden gem. Boy was she right! I had the meat lovers pizza and it was excellent! Sauce was perfect, crust had crunch but was soft on the inside. I'll definitely back! read more

The Declaration Tavern - Pizza Near Me - Independence, Ohio

Excellent food and customer service every time. Stop in and try their pepperoni dill pickle pizza! I also love their "Doc's Garden" salad! Great drink selections, too. At the corner of Brecksville Road (Route 21) and Hillside Road, in Independence, Ohio. Sorry, the photo was taken after devouring a slice! read more

The Declaration Tavern - pepperoni and dill pickle pizza and doc's garden salad - Pizza Near Me - Independence, Ohio

Amazing pizza,toppings and crust! Superb service! Great for take out or dining in! Highly recommend

A new owner took over a month ago and these reviews do not reflect the experience you get when you go! 5 stars aren't enough! My cousin and I met up here tonight for the first time and we shared a medium taco pizza. This pizza is SO good! The crust is delicious and doughy in the best way and instead of taco meat, it is the best chorizo I've ever tasted. The pizza is baked with salsa, cheese, and chorizo, then topped with a lettuce mix and tomatoes and served with sour cream and more salsa. Next time I'm getting it with dirty ranch and probably a side of meatballs because they also sounded delicious. Not only was the food good, but we had great service and it was the perfect atmosphere. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and made us feel very comfortable...it didn't feel like it was our first time there. There was music playing, but it wasn't too loud so we could still hear each other talk. We didn't feel rushed and it was a GREAT place to hang out. I loved the whole feel of the place and even got to warm my hands by the fireplace before going out into the cold! I highly recommend you try it out for yourself! read more

Look no further, this is the hands down the best pizza ever. Found this little gem by accident - driving through town. The handmade crust is light and crisp with generous amounts of toppings and cheese. The sauce is savory and flavorful (not too sweet and not too spicy). The atmosphere is comfy, family friendly and lively and fun!! The staff was polite and attentive, and the owner came over and took time to introduce himself to all. I live in the Westpark/Lakewood area and we all know what the favorite pizza place is on this side of town; however, I will travel the to the south side when I am craving pizza and definitely will spread the word to other westsiders. I wish I could give more stars because this is pizza perfection. read more

Their pickle, pepperoni pizza is fantastic. Give it a try, you will love it!!! My daughter loves the pasta, bread sticks and meat ball.

Really enjoy the Pizza from The Declaration Tavern. We have had the Pepperoni and Pickle Pizza...love that the Pepperoni is thick and cups after it is baked, delicious! The Veggie Pizza is the best I've had in a long time, it's their New York Whire plus Broccoli, Spinach, and Ricotta Cheese. And if you're driving by between 11am and 2pm Monday thru Thursday, you can buy Pizza by the slice, you have a variety to choose from and a great way to taste your way through their menu!! The staff is always pleasant and you'll find it will become your favorite place to be!! (and try the meatball appetizer, you won't be disappointed) read more

Pizza is delicious! Service is great. Ambiance is cozy with a fun vibe. Fantastic salads that you can make a whole meal out of. read more

So glad we found this place! We were in town for a concert and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere! Wouldn't have seen it just driving by, but definitely worth the stop! Fresh salads, good pizza and great buffalo chicken dip! read more

The Declaration Tavern - Dining Room - Pizza Near Me - Independence, Ohio

I've always seen this place in my neighborhood but I hear it is now under new management. On immediate arrival the staff was very welcoming and attentive. Did not wait long for the order. I liked the sauce, sweet and savory. They don't have an Italian pizza so we made it work with ham and pineapple. It was a win! My fiancée and I loved it. The subs were smaller than I imagined but the meatball was my favorite among the two. Will definitely come back and support the local biz! Hope this place continues to thrive! read more

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Great local Pizza place to take the kids on a rainy day. The fireplace in the middle of the dining area makes for a unique and pleasant atmosphere. I had the Italian sub and the kids had a plain cheese pizza, but the sauce was so good that we kept asking for sides of it. Our server was very nice and she did a great job keeping up with a packed room of hungry customers. read more

The Declaration Tavern - Dining Area - Pizza Near Me - Independence, Ohio

The pizza crust was great and crisp - not too thick, not too thin. Tried the pepperoni and pickle - liked it despite thinking I wouldn't. Tim - the owner - made us drinks at the bar while we waited for a table - Matt's Old Fashioned is an excellent version of a classic drink. Staff were very friendly and food was quick to the table. Fun vibe - everyone seemed to be having a great time! read more

We ordered a sausage and pepperoni large pizza. It had good size slices and toppings for the price. Pick up was pretty quick inside, friendly service. read more

Food and service is wonderful. Definitely make this one you need to go to. It has been renovated and has a new bar that is great!

Ordered several pizzas for a family party. They were ready on time and were very good. Keep up the good work.

Pizza is amazing, fresh ingredients, kids love! Pepperoni and pickle pizza is the best ever!!!!

Pizza was delicious and the staff was so friendly. Nice neighborhood tavern to get a quick pizza and drink.

Declaration pizza and wings taste great. Specialty pizza by the slice is a great way to try a new flavor that you might never order as a whole pizza. Service staff are very attentive and helpful. read more

So happy to have this tavern in our area! Great pizza with unique toppings! Friendly service! The bar offerings are top notch!

20/10 recommend! I've had several pizza's including Hot Honey Pepperoni/pickle, White Pizza, Chicken Bacon Ranch.. they were all gluten free and delicious! crispy and the sandwiches are fantastic as well as the salads! many delicious assorted craft beverage and wine available as well! read more

Ever since Tim took over, this place serves the best pizza and salads in the area. If you haven't been there, you have to try it.

Excellent pizza, great service and a fun new neighborhood bar to relax and enjoy some sports! You won't be disappointed.

I come for the slices during my lunch break and I absolutely love the variety. The owner makes these creative pizzas like a reuben pizza, burger pizza, crab rangoon pizza, and even more. My mom loves the wild mushroom pizza he makes. The people that work there are so nice and the place is perfect for a town like Independence. In the heart of Independence, they needed a bar like this. read more

The first time we ordered carry out it was great. The thin crust cheese pizza was cheesy, hot and baked perfectly. We also got a veggie salad--which was a good size--expected for a $12 salad. Dressing tasted homemade and was delicious. We were so excited to have a great pizza place again nearby. Got carry out again tonight about 3-4 weeks later. Tonight was a very different experience. Got a roasted red pepper and pesto cheese pizza. Pizza had very little cheese and was very overcooked. Crust and top was very brown almost burned. Got 2 Caesar salads one with chicken. We were shocked how small the salads were for $7. And the one with chicken was actually $11 for meat add on. Dressings were still delicious. The pizza-even though WAY overcooked-had a good flavor. So splitting the difference between our 5 star first experience and tonight's 1 star gives a 3 star rating. The tavern under new ownership is promising, but needs to be consistent with quality and portions. read more

I grew up eating Angie's Pizza, decided to visit while we were in town. To our surprise, it's now the Declaration Tavern, a great little find hidden in the former Angie's location. Food was terrific, atmosphere fun, the craft soda pop offerings were delicious, and the staff was personable and attentive. Highly recommend! read more

I've been here a few times now and it's always quick, tastes great, and everyone is friendly. One of my go-to places.

Angie's Tavern, run by Kelly, Tom Konicki's daughter, has terrific service and food! The family recipes we enjoyed years ago are back! It had been too long since we visited Angie's Pizza which had been owned and run by the Konicki family. (Many of us knew Tom as kids.) After Tom passed away, the food seemed to decline, but the reopening of Angie's Tavern brings quality food, service and memories. With an updated look and addition of a bar, Angie's is a great find. We'll be back. Pictures can say more than words... read more

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Went about 5 weeks ago and the pizza wasn't cooked right there was still dough inside haven't been back since. it's just not the same Angie's Pizza that used to be. The original Angie's was so much better. read more

We ordered a taco pizza. It had carrots and cabbage on the too. They just threw salad mix on top. It had larger size tomatoes, large peices of lettuce. No onion, olives etc. 2 small packets of sour cream and 1 salsa, not enough to go around for an 8 slice pizza. 19.75 for the medoum taco pizza. It wasnt good.​​ read more

The Declaration Tavern - Pizza Near Me - Independence, Ohio

Ordered a pizza from Angie's Tavern yesterday formerly known as Angie's Pizza.to my surprise it was very good. I tasted like it did back in the eighties. A bit pricey 18.00 for a three item medium. I will be back soon! FYI we looked up Angie's pizza for the number, recording said it was permanently closed. People might not realize that Angie's Tavern is the old Angie's pizza. read more

I visited about a week ago to grab a pizza and a drink. The server we had was excellent, and the food was great! However, the two owners at the bar seemed to lack professionalism as they argued about the place in front of us and others. It made me feel so uncomfortable. I will not be back, which is sad because, as I mentioned, the server and food were excellent. read more

Bravo!!!! I boycotted the old Angie's for about 6 years because the quality of the pizza went down so badly when Tom passed. It was nothing but grease and burnt pizzas. I was happy to learn a new owner bought it and to try it out. It was excellent!! No grease pies served here! It tasted fresh! The old Angie's pizzas tasted old. Sauce seems similar but maybe a tad sweeter. Crust seems similar but different. Pizza came out very good! 4.5 stars but I can't do that so I'm giving them 5. Can't wait to for the bar to open once the permit goes through!! read more

The food was delicious! The service was proficient! The ambiance was family friendly and warm.