What an excellent find. This place may have some of the best pizza I've ever tasted in America. The crust was perfection. The pepperoni with the hot honey was perfection. We also had the Dream Catcher, and, boy oh boy, was it delicious. The cheese was incredible. The pizza flavors just seem to live in harmony. The restaurant was so clean and neat. It had a fun vibe that made me want to return. The service and staff were wonderful. The bathrooms were clean and neat. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Dream Catcher Pepperoni Madness - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped by the Midtown location on yesterday (Sunday) around 5:30 ish in the evening. And it was pretty full with a steady stream of people coming and going. The person taking my order was very helpful making recommendations for me , as I had mentioned it was my first time in. And after a few minutes of indecision , I finally made my mind up and went with the pepperoni madness and a Capresse salad to go. Well despite looking very appealing outwardly, after arriving home, I realized that my pepperoni madness pizza turned out to be not so "mad" afterall because it was lacking...Lacking in overall taste, cheesiness, pepperoni, and personality ! And the salad was fresh , but overpriced for the size and toppings.. So overall I gave 3 stars for service and freshness, but I would opt for better pizza options around town.. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Pepperoni Madness and Capresse Salad - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Just tried Gypsy Poet for the first time and just felt disappointed. We ordered the pepperoni pizza with hot honey as well as the Margherita. I found that the pizza itself was bland. The dough was very tough and just a bit thin for me personally. Our jaws were exhausted after all of the chewing necessary. I wish the flavor was kicked up a few notches (or a bunch of notches actually..) because it had good flavor, however it just didn't shine through. As I walked in the service wasn't horrible, however it felt as if I was an inconvenience to the worker who assisted me. Everyone gets busy and everyone has bad days so I wouldn't say that will be everyone's experience, however for mediocre pizza the service has to be exceptional and it just isn't... We did not eat inside the restaurant, instead we ordered take out, however there's a nice outside seating area that seems pretty pleasant. Inside was also nice and clean with good ambiance. Overall, I would not recommend The Gypsy Poet to my loved ones and friends. I would possibly return and give it another shot because truly the underlying flavor was good but not strong enough for me. I have had great pizza before and this just isn't it unfortunately. read more

This is one of my favorites places to get pizza in Houston and my favorite thing is their hot honey. It's the perfect addition to any of their pizzas. As for pizza, I usually go for the pepperoni madness. I also enjoyed the cappellone "big hat" pizza with truffle oil on top, it added an extra earthiness. Service is normally very quick and on top of it. The ambiance is immaculate with nice lighting and outdoor and indoor seating. It could be hard to find seating during busy hours. Parking is mainly street parking and the lot next to it (sometimes they charge for parking in the lot). read more

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We came by for a late lunch on Saturday. Street parking, no parking lot. Typical for this part of Houston. Great vibes inside! You order at the counter and find an open seat. Good selection of beers and bottled sodas to add to your order. I ordered the Cinque Formaggi (added pepperoni) and the Pepperoni Maddness. Excellent pizzas!! The goat cheese was sooooo yummy the cinque and the hot honey on the maddness gave it a nice sweet touch. Crust was great, I love when it's slightly burnt and bubbly. Would definitely come back again to hangout with friends. read more

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We came in hangry for pizza. This place is super chill. Many types of people in the dining space. There's a variety of tables: high, normal and stair seating. We ordered the cinque formaggi and added some prosciutto. It was presently nicely and piping hot upon arrival. It took about 15 mins since there were a few people ahead of us. We will try another pizza next time. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Cinque formaggi with prosciutto - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

The pizzas here are amazing. My party of 4 came on a Saturday night and sat outdoors on their dog friendly patio. We ordered the pepperoni madness, the capellone, and the cinque formaggi. My favorite was the pepperoni madness but the other two were delicious as well. I will definitely be coming back! read more

The Gypsy Poet - Pepperoni Madness, Cappellone, Cinque Formaggi. All three were amazing - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hands down this pizza is addictive. I cannot stop thinking about the fancy Backpacker over and over. They also have a great wine selection to pair with the different types of pizza. Service is fast and being able to sit outside on a cool spring day is an added bonus. The place is a very casual welcoming locale. Definitely if you enjoy Wood Fired Pizza this is your place. On high demand days if you try to order delivery and you may have to recheck the app to see time slots that get open. This place is popular and they have to block times it seems for delivery orders. The demand is real!! read more

The Gypsy Poet - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Definitely on the higher price range for pizzas but paying for higher quality and nice ambiance. Lots of cozy indoor and outdoor seating. More on the Italian style with a thin but chewy dough. We liked everything we ordered: fancy backpacker and dream catcher (good for a vegetarian option!). Lots of local beers and very friendly service. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Fancy Backpacker - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been meaning to try this popular artisan pizza spot for a while and so far my first impression is solid. We ordered a takeout pepperoni madness pie with hot honey which is served with fresh basil and Parm on the side. The pie was thin and crispy but still foldable with the right amount of chew. Loved how the pizza felt like a hybrid neopolitan/New York style pizza with a proper crisp crust and not overly greasy. One of the few places in the city that warrants the hype and easily a top five pizza spot in Houston. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Thin/foldable slice :) - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I can only speak for my DoorDash experience, but this was one of the best gluten-free pizzas I've ever had. I also love how it's a normal-sized pizza and not a small. I had leftovers. I appreciate them having a normal GF crust and not cauliflower. (Can we please stop making cauliflower the ONLY gluten-free option?) My husband ordered the Dream Catcher, and I had the Pepperoni Madness. I will absolutely visit their Midtown and Heights locations when we're in the area. We can't wait! read more

The Gypsy Poet - Pepperoni Madness (Gluten Free) - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Pizza was so mediocre and void of toppings I almost want to call it flatbread with an essence of pizza. Ordered 3 pizzas and in all honestly the toppings if you combine might make one pizza. Ordered the queen, madness, and backpacker. All lacked sauce, cheese and flavor. Toppings stop like 3 inches from the end. The queen has the smallest little dots of mozzarella. Only thing good was the dj and the tiramisu. Tiramisu was one of the better ones I've had in a while. Really enjoyed it. Nice little spot for some kids to play inside. You order and then sit wherever and they go around asking names to find you. I feel like a numbered tag for you to take would probably do better. All drinks are in coolers so pick your own. read more

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Solid pizza spot in Houston! The menu has a good number of options. I enjoy the inside, it's pretty casual and there is a selection of books and games you can play, plus a movie playing in the background. The pizza is fresh and takes about 20 minutes to come to your table. The crust is great, it's the right chew and crispy on the bottom. Love the basil, parm, and red pepper flakes on the side. The cappelone is a solid savory pizza, the sausage and mushrooms and a nice combo. I preferred the dream catcher - the goat cheese is so nice on top and the fresh arugula makes it well rounded. It's about $15-20 per pizza. Parking available on the street for free. Will have to come try other pizzas! read more

The Gypsy Poet - Cappellone - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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What a better way to fuel for the Houston half marathon than with pizza!! Just a warning though this is fast casual and it's not a huge restaurant so have to be quick to find a table. We waited about 10-20 minutes to order on a busy Saturday night and split our large group into 2 tables. I got the pepperoni pizza because I love hot honey and this pizza was huge! 2 people could definitely share if appetites aren't big. The pizza was delicious and crispy and the hot honey and parm were great touches. We also stated the dessert pods which while basic (Nutella and pizza dough) it'll always be delicious!! read more

The pizza was really good and they do have hot honey available if you ask. They put crushed pepper sprinkled loosely on the side of the pizza and I wish it was in a shaker instead. The pizza was served quickly we waited around 10 minutes for two. Not the best place for conversation since there's live music but they have outdoor seating. The music is good as well if that's the vibe for the night. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Was pretty excited to try this place as it's highly rated. Was pretty excited when I saw my favorite combo on the menu. Italian sausage and onion pizza!!! And white pie. My two favorites actually. I was so disappointed!! This pizza was so bland! No flavor. Almost no sausage, ricotta was spread super thin And had no flavor. The shallots were flavorless. Just honestly not good. We had the margarita pizza as well which was a cheese pizza with 6 small balls of fresh mozzarella on each slice that were entirely cold!! I've eaten a lot of really great pizza in NYC, Italy, Buenos Aires, etc. This doesn't even make the top 100. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Sicilian Journey. - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pizza is stone oven baked and was outstanding. We had the backpacker. Cute place in a very cute part of town. read more

The Gypsy Poet - The Backpacker - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

They make a mean pizza here at Gypsy Poet I actually loved it here. Crust is like so thin and crispy and I love the char on the edges. I got the Dream Catcher which was delish, truffle flavor wasnt too overpowering, and I loooove goat cheese so having that on a pizza was awesome. Tried some of my friend's Pepperoni Madness which was good as well. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Dream Catcher (bottom), Pepperoni Madness (top) - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

BEST PIZZA place in Houston !! A must go to place! Seriously so yumm and has the best gluten free pizza in houston no where else can do this the way they can! read more

The Gypsy Poet - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

By far one of the best pizzas I have ever had. The crust was cooked to perfection with the char on the edges. Also the hot honey was mixed perfectly. The presentation was also one of the best I have seen, especially for a pizza joint. They don't skimp on whatever you need. The best part is this place is self service so you don't have to rely on anybody waiting on you. The people are friendly at the front counter and they offer great advice for first comers. I will be going back every time I visit Houston. It was also nice because you get out of the business of the city and get to enjoy a calm neighborhood with peace and quiet. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Pepperoni and sausage pizza with hot honey drizzle. - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

THE PIZZA!!!! the hot honey was DELISHHH! I will be back for more!!! Thank you again !!!!

Gypsy Poet (Midtown) is our go to for consistent, delicious, cool atmosphere, easy going pizza joint. Went on a Saturday mid afternoon for a late lunch - wasn't too crowded, parking is a touch tricky - as you have to utilize neighborhood streets. There is an auto garage? or rando place next to it with a parking lot ; however, i don't think you are allowed to park there. To order "le Pizza" you need to line up at a counter, order, select drink from fridge that's near the counter, and the servers/waiters will bring the pizza out to you. Seating is ample, little tables , couple sofas with coffee tables, high tables, a bar area, outside patio, and this semi elevated bleacher thing along the back wall.. We always get the Pepperoni Madness - house tomato sauce, large pepperoni's and hot honey (mild) , and my kids get the cheese pizza. They sprinkle sliced hard cheese, arugula, and a chili flakes on the side of the plate the pizza comes on. Crust is crispy, and stays manageble even after 5 minutes of receiving the pizza.. I 'm not a fan of pizza that looks amazing, is thin, but when you go to lift the slice out, it turns out to have the consistency of wet tissue paper. I also note that these slices are cut well... i detest! when you go to take a slice and that slice pulls alllll the cheese and toppings off neighboring slices, and then you are tasked to fix that. By that point, your slice looks like a lunchable and you've put more work than you should to eat a slice of pizza. Anyways - the pizza is consistently devoured, and non soggy - even when taken home, My kids love the cheese pizza - They usually eat like birds, but here at Gypsy poet that are gluttonous pigs. The vibe is casual, with the occasional live band that we have been surprised with. The bathrooms are clean. Eat pizza here! read more

The Gypsy Poet - the Pepperoni Madness and the Margherita "The Queen" - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

What a culinary pleasure. If you think that pizza can't stand on its own as a premium main course, then you haven't tried the Gypsy Poet yet. Because you're reading this, then you're probably looking into visiting. DO IT! The sight of the creators of your future meal, doing their thing, is a wonder. Meticulously choreographed to perfection. After watching this performance you would expect nothing less than a decadent mouthwatering slice of fantastic. Your expectation will not be disappointed. When ordering, I thought that one, possibly two pizzas would fit the bill. But I was mistaken. Boy was I ever wrong! I being a Gypsy Poet virgin, didn't know the secret. Fortunately my daughter did, and she ordered three. After first bite I caught on. Two pizzas wouldn't have been enough. In fact, as it turned out, three weren't enough. We couldn't keep from indulging. Ha! And there were only three of us! So my advice is, that when you order, get as many pizzas as you think you'll need, then add one or possibly two on top of it. Trust me. You're not going to want to be caught short. Fresh ingredients, an abundance of cheese, and perfectly cooked to absolute perfection. What more could a virgin Gypsy ask for. Uh.... scratch that. Just go and enjoy. Quick Tip: While waiting for your order in the dining room, you'll notice wide stairs to nowhere. There'll probably be kids playing on them. I think that the stairs are to be representative of stairs in Europe bordering on a Plaza. Why not do as the Gypsies do and sit on the stairs, take in the view, and enjoy your meal. The kids won't mind. read more

The OG Gypsy Poet spot is located in Midtown off of a fairly nondescript street. Parking is available on adjacent streets. There's indoor and outdoor seating and service is quite minimal; order at the front and they'll bring you your food and that's it. We came by for lunch on Friday and got the cinque formaggi, fancy backpacker, and dream catcher. Some of their pizza options are honestly too similar to each other and the menu could definitely be condensed to a degree. I've been to their Heights location and the quality is very comparable. The crust was cooked well, if not slightly burnt on some parts. The dream catcher with the goat cheese topping was probably the favorite of the bunch. Overall a solid pizza and even though each pie is $20, you do get what you pay for in terms of the Houston pizza hierarchy. read more

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Love the Gypsy poet. The pizza and wine combo hits hard every time. One of my favorite date night spots. It has really cool vibe that somehow attracts an diverse crowd ranging from families with little kids to groups of teens and young couples. The pizza feel so rustic and cozy. We usually order the pepperoni and I honestly always want more but I try to practice temperance. Gypsy Poet almost never misses ( there was one time but I have forgiven them). read more

The Gypsy Poet - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here recently and I think this was the best pizza I've ever had! I got the dream catcher and my friend and I ended up finishing the whole thing. I came here on a Sunday night so it was a bit packed but parking was easy and we were able to get a table. I'll definitely be back! read more

The Gypsy Poet - dream catcher - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Gypsy Poet is like the beautiful friend that you come visit every so often and they're always friendly, filled you up spiritually, and physically. Indoor & outdoor seating that's family friendly too! Parking lot is slightly medium size, so you might have to park elsewhere if it's busy and walk to the restaurant if needed. Boyfriend & I ordered a Fancy Backpacker & a Dream Catcher, both $19.99 each. With some hot honey, it was a 5/5 meal experience. I rarely ever finished half a pizza, but this place... I can keep eating if my stomach didn't hold me back. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Dream Catcher - $19.99 (5/5) - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It ain't fancy, but it's good eating. They have cheap bottles of wine (and expensive ones) if that's your thing. It's a pretty unassuming space from the outside which may leave you wondering, "is this the place?" The inside looks like a loft without the the open floor above. Pizza I was so good we ate 2 whole pizzas between the two of us. Hot honey was a nice touch that's one of the free condiments available to you. All in all, loved it. Wouldn't say it's first date fancy spot if you're trying to impress. It's casual, but fun. Pizza is read more

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I loved the feel of the quaint neighborhood joint. Plenty of street parking. There was a line when I walked up. Nothing terribly long. I ordered the margarita pizza and wanted a glass of wine. I was offered to sample the available wine choices and I really impressed me. I was basically told why by something that I don't like. So true. I have to re-ordered. We grabbed a seat outside. I'm a patio girl and love to sit on the patio any chance I get. They brought the pizza out on a tray and it was heaven. I could not stop dancing in my seat as I was eating the pizza. They completely knocked it out of the park. Please come to this location or their other location and sample their pizza. You will be giving high fives to everyone in sight. It is that good. Perfection!!! read more

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I had a great experience at Gypsy Poet. I was so surprised as to how fast the pizzas came out for a group of 10 people. I got the margherita pizza, which was great! All the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, especially the basil and mozzarella that came on the side. The crust was thin and crispy. I was surprised that I was able to finish almost the entire pizza! Overall, a great place to grab pizzas in Midtown and a chill, hip place to hang out with friends. The service was great. It rained earlier in the day, and we sat outside. They immediately made sure that the seats were dry. The lights outside added to the vibe-y ambiance. I didn't see a parking lot dedicated to the restaurant. Mainly street parking. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Margherita "The Queen" - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

The pizza was perfection! Went to a nearby show and needed something to eat. A friend recommended this place and I'm so glad he did. We walked in, ordered our pizza, and got to enjoy a live band while we waited. We ordered two pies and ate what we could. They also brought out hot honey...which was delicious. I'll be recommending this place to everyone! They even have games to play. read more

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We love the pizza at The Gypsy--always a solid 10/10. Even on a late Saturday night, we were seated right away, and our food came out fresh in about 10 minutes. We've never had a bad experience here! The only reason this isn't a 5-star review is the parking. There's a lot right next to the restaurant, but we were charged to park there--even though we were only inside for about 40 minutes. It's not a huge deal, but just something to keep in mind. Unless you park on the street for free, expect to pay for parking. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was my first time here and it's the best pizza i've had in Houston yet. Everything from the crust to the meats to the hot honey was absolutely so delicious. All the servers were very nice too. This place was very chill and pretty busy for a Thursday night but the wait was worth it. The pizzas are around $20 and could be split for 2 people but I recommend getting your own because it was so good! 10/10 will be coming back!! read more

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I've slowly been making my away across Houston's top pizza joints and was looking forward to my visit to Gypsy Post after a year of living here. A lot of people seem to hype this place up so I was excited and ultimately I was satisfied but not blown away. It's a solid artisan pizza spot with ample seating and quality ingredients and texture. The small menu was appreciated to spare me from decision paralysis with each option having us say "Ooh that looks good". We ordered two pizzas and between the Sicilian Journey and Cappellone "Bit Hat", the "Big Hat" was the standout for my friend and I as a winning combination of toppings and flavor. My friend from out of town who came with me really enjoyed it claiming it to be top-tier and named this as her favorite spot during her visit. While I enjoyed the pizza overall and do recommend it, I found it doesn't make my personal top 3. My biggest negative for the experience was the service unfortunately. We came right as it opened and walked in to the staff staring at us without an immediate greeting. We were the only ones there so it felt like we weren't sure whether they were ready or open. Upon pizza delivery, it was just dropped off at the table in silence. The quietness of the staff was off-putting and was a little unwelcoming which caught me by surprise. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Sicilian Journey - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This spot never fails me. Any time I have a pizza craving and I'm back home, I'm most likely coming here. The music is always a vibe and the service is always great. Also had a few meaningful uno games here read more

The Gypsy Poet - Pepperoni Madness - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was a fun dinner spot for some pizza and conversation, although be warned that the music does get pretty loud in the evening times starting around 7 pm. I got the margherita pie. I'll admit- being from the Northeast, I'm a bit choosey about my pizza but I enjoyed my pie here. It comes with basil, red pepper, and parmesan on the side. The servers were fantastic and wrote instructions on my to go box on how to perfectly re-heat my leftovers. I also got the tiramisu to go- the lady fingers were super soaked and the cream was delicious. It wasn't my absolute favorite tiramisu but it definitely hit the spot! I would definitely come back to try more pies, especially since they're very vegetarian friendly and can customize certain pies to make them vegetarian if needed. read more

The Gypsy Poet - Margherita pie - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very good pizza at a reasonable price. We ate at the restaurant and enjoyed the experience but also feel that this would be perfect for take out. One pizza will feed two people well. The Caprese salad was also delicious. While we felt there was plenty of street parking around, that could be a concern at busier hours! read more

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Gypsy Poet's honey hot pizza literally had a hold on me! The hubs and I are obsessed and it's delicious. The wine selection and service is great as well. It's counter service and the line flows smoothly. GP is definitely a great vibe and hangout spot with nice eats. Cheers! read more

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The BEST pizza in Houston. The service is top notch. The space is cozy and welcoming. On a good day you can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. They have two locations now but this one is the original one and my favorite location. Do yourself a favor and go NOW. Order the Fancy Backpacker! read more

The Gypsy Poet - Fancy Backpacker Pepperoni Madness - Pizza Near Me - Houston, Texas

Finally had the opportunity to try this place out as it has been on my list for years. We came early evening on a Saturday and were able to easily get a spot to sit inside (too hot to use their patio area now) - by 6pm or so the inside was full. We ordered 2 pizzas to share between the 3 of us and it was plenty. Web landed on the Cappellone "Big Hat" and Dream Catcher; both were artisan as advertised with nice quality ingredients on a perfectly crisp crust. Service was fine; minimal interaction given the order at the counter setup. Parking: street or paid lots nearby. read more

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