The food is absolutely freshly made & so freaking incredible. The staff is very welcoming and friendly and provide you with an utmost satisfying experience. The interior isn't exactly what you'd expect but it's oddly more comforting than it looks. It's truly such a gem in Austin. I enjoy every moment and every slice any time I come here, If you haven't tried it yet, this is your sign to give it a shot, especially since it's always served hot read more

The Onion - Store front sign - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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A classic slice of pizza made from quality ingredients. Really no reason to keep searching if you've found The Onion! The location is centrally located without being right on dirty 6th. The conversations that can be had with the owner (Doug) is worth becoming a regular for. He's well read, easy going, full of local knowledge and serious about making a damn good pie. read more

pizza is pretty good but inconsistent hours in the morning. opens at 11 and it's never opened. i've gone 3 times and each time it was close. read more

The Onion - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing pizza! Perfectly spicy arabiatta marinara base and heated to crisp perfection. Very judgy east coaster takes hole in the wall pizza shack: 10/10 SLICE! For $5, a giant slice is hard to beat! Definitely turned my day around for the better :) * Wish I had a pic but I ate it too quick read more

Best pizzeria in town! Lovely delivery and overall tasty pies. Can't get enough of it, really, and will be coming back many more times, God permitting read more

We arrived on a Monday at 1130am. We're from out of town but my husband had lived here about 10 years ago and for weeks all he was talking about was The Onion pizza by the slice. Upon arrival, The Onion was closed even though all internet findings said it opened at 11am. We were kindly greeted through the window by a man who said "We're not open, GO AWAY"!!! Horrible service or better yet no customer service skills at ALL!!! Will not return and you should consider the same if reading this!!! read more

GREAT pizza. HORRIBLY INCONSISTENT HOURS. They have been closed during their posted hours more times than I can count. Such a shame because I love this place. read more

What a great spot for a quick bite, fresh ingredients, friendly staff, good vibes. Pizza is always delicious. If having a night out, stop by, it's fast service, hot pizza and also at the bottom of an old Historic Building. read more

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Good pizza! We came in around lunchtime on a weekday. Ordered a slice of cheese and sat down at the bench near the window. Good texture, good amount of cheese and the sauce had some kick! I like spice, so this was really good for me. The owner was friendly and helped a few other folks who came in behind us. I'd recommend giving The Onion a try if you are in the area. read more

The Onion - Slice of cheese. - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

I recently moved here from San Antonio and I've had some bad experiences with trying new food in Austin. This place has really captivated the whole idea of just a quick slice while tasting amazing!! I couldn't even get a picture before cause the pizza was that good, on my scale 8/10 and that's cause I'm more of a pan pizza guy. Now though the food was great the service is why I'm going to go back and keep going back. I had the awesome chance to talk to the owner when it wasn't busy and he was an awesome guy! This place is the reason I still believe in great service and hospitality out in the food industry, can't wait to have my next slice! read more

The Onion - Pizza cheese and pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Convenient. Not overpriced. When you have that late. Night craving, it's there. I probably have gone to this place many times in my 20s and didn't even realize. I just went completely sober and it was good! Big slices. read more

Although it's quite the dive, it's very tasty NY style pizza. There are no tables but there are a couple of benches and a very small counter. Strongly recommended. read more

Doug is the pizza king, slinging delicious pizzas in that kitchen! We were walking down Brazos and 4th after a bar tour and really wanted some food to soak up some alcohol. Not just food, but something a bit greasy and delicious. My wife and I came across this pizza place called The Onion. It didn't look like much walking inside. It had a small standing area, small counter top, but a pretty large kitchen-like area. The smells of pizza cooking helped us make our decision to stay here and get a slice or two. Pepperoni, which is what we wanted, was of course no available at the time to buy and leave but they had just put one in the oven so we decided to wait. While serving others that came in, Doug was super friendly and got to know us a bit. He gave us some great tips about what to go check out during our time in Austin and explained a bit of the history behind The Onion. We finally got our pizza and ended up eating it there while still talking with Doug. This ended up being a really great stop! Come in here for a slice...or two...or three! read more

The Onion - Pizza showcase - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Quick and dirty. When you're a few beers in and are looking for late night pizza, The Onion is a five 5. ("NO MAKE IT A SIX." Thanks, drunk Dan...) When you're sober and you're like "oh. Maybe I'll have a snack. There are many pizzas around but like Southwest, I choose to fly with you, Onion; The Onion is a sobering 2... maybe a 3. I don't know. The last few times I've been in I feel like I'm in a domestic abuse situation. I want to love you so bad but the pizza has been too dry (where's the sauce), and the cheese doesn't really melt nor is it crusty. On the bright side, the owner is super nice. He treats people well so I'll probably be back after a few Zimas. read more

The Onion - Don't judge! You know you want a slice. - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Attentive to their customers, great variety of pizza, quality slice every time. THE go-to downtown pizza joint in Austin late-night

This place is by far one of my favorite late night places to venture to when I have the drunchies haha! You order pizza by the slice, and they'll quickly heat it up in the oven for you by default. They offer thin-style pizzas (similar to NY-style) with a generous amount of toppings and variety. It's usually the same staff members that are working late at night (assuming it's a family-owned business), but they are extremely sweet and patient considering the amount of drunk people they have to deal with on a nightly basis (me included lol). Although the line can sometimes go out the door, it moves very quickly. There are a few bar stool seats located on the inside but we typically end up eating right outside the place where there are some benches for people to sit on! You won't regret trying this place out the next time you're hungry at 1 or even 2AM, especially if you're already out and about! :) read more

late night pizza - cant go wrong! thin and crispy! only thing is they dont regeat the slices properly or hot. pizza was tepid and cheese was cold. we reheated it at home - much better! read more

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Awesome Veggie Pizza slices...welcoming staff!! Everything priced right....Open well past midnight...Life saver!!

The Sauce, Cheese, and Dough combine perfectly with the ranch. By far the best Pizza in Austin

Place is freaking awesome. Food is amazing and it's simply pizza. The service is awesome and the owner is super nice to talk to. My new go to pizza place now !! read more

You know that classic, dive-bar fantasy where everyone knows your name? The kind of place that might be rough around the edges but is overflowing with heart, spirit, and substance? That's The Onion. Sure, the plaster's cracking, and a few ceiling tiles are missing, but the pizza? Absolutely top-tier. Without a doubt, this slice ranks in the top three slices in the entire city. My relationship with The Onion began after long nights of debauchery at the gay bars. Meredith would always compliment my outfits and soon enough, we were on a first-name basis. It's that kind of place -- where connections are made as naturally as the dough they're slinging. Doug and Meredith work harder than anyone I know. For six months out of the year, they're standing in a blistering kitchen, serving up slices of pure gold until 3am on weekends. They deal with long lines of impatient, hungry, and often drunk customers, who probably rarely even recognize the rare quality of what they're shoving in their mouths. And yet, Doug and Meredith do all this with a smile. Trust me when I say that you can completely disregard any Yelp Review submitted with anything less than four stars -- they're missing the brilliance that's right in front of their faces. For reasons that still baffle me, it's tough to find a solid slice in Austin. But look no further: The Onion's got exactly what you're craving. The crust is thin and perfectly crisp on the bottom, yet soft and chewy enough to fold without breaking. The sauce strikes a beautiful balance of sweetness with just the right amount of spice. read more

Very good and quick and open late we really liked it. 10/10 would recommend for a late night bite

Hear me out ... while it does feel like you're in a saw movie in here let me just say the vibes and the pizza was immaculate. MARY our pizzalogist was even better , she made us laugh and made us feel right at home ! We'll be back for sure read more

Solid pizza but like update your operating hours!!! They don't answer their phone and they sure aren't open at 11 am weekdays lol

I tried calling multiple times on multiple days to place a pickup order during the posted open hours with no answer. The hours on their website are also not the same as the ones their voicemail states. I guess they don't want my business! read more

Probably my favorite pizza place in all of Austin. They're open late as well. Just make sure to order over the phone bc they're always so busy. read more

The Onion - The Italian but jalepenos instead of garlic - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Visited Austin for the day and was craving pizza. One slice of pizza came to $5.25 which is a great deal for how big the slices are! The cashier was super friendly, and knowledgeable on the pizza toppings. Pizza was GREAT! Warning: only 3 barstool seats available inside, but the food is so worth it! read more

My wife had a late night craving and this pizza window was a block from our hotel. We got here around midnight on a Friday night. It was a little of a nervous walk, but mostly well lit. There were a couple of people in line when we got here, but t moved quick. They had a good selection, maybe eight different pies. My wife got pepperoni and I got Hawaiian. They ran them through a pizza oven to heat them up and gave the slices to us on paper plates. The pizza could have been a little hotter, but they both tasted good enough that we finished them on the short walk back to our hotel. read more

Definitely a fun little hole in the wall place. Got a coupon in the mail for a free large 3 topping pizza, so thought, "why not?!" We got pepperoni, mushroom, & banana peppers. Extremely average pizza, nothing special. Would maybe be good for a late night, drunk slice. I did really like how they were able to text us when the pizza was ready, so we were able to walk down to Foxy's Proper Pub to grab a beer while our pizza was being made. 4/10 read more

The Onion - Large Pizza - pepperoni, mushroom, banana pepper - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

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"Doug" was so disrespectful after I asked him about my Call in order. This was no problem I was willing to wait, for the " Good pizza" I was supposedly to receive. He said his restaurant does not do call in orders allegedly, which was fine, but then he told me to leave the establishment because he was obviously overwhelmed. I am so disappointed by the level of disrespect I received as a customer. If you are looking for a pizza joint that has personality you are not in the right place. He obviously hates himself which has nothing to do with me, but I think we should let go of the ponytail papa. read more

The Onion - "Doug" - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

So you might be looking for a place that's open and satisfies your pizza craving. If canned tomato paste and half-cooked pizza dough are your thing, Go to Ropollos, order Domino's, or bake a frozen pizza. If you value nuance, have a discerning taste bud, and aren't offended by a place that's eclectic, practical and strictly take-out, you might appreciate this jewel in the rough Good, honest people. The proprietors (I think a couple--excuse me if wrong), put up with drunk pricks (myself included) most every night yet consistently give out above-par reasonably priced, quality scratch-made slices. read more

At first, I'm not even going to lie, I walked right past it after following the directions on yelp. It was super dark and gloomy. There were no pizzas out. I wasn't so sure about eating here. My mom and I left and noticed there wasn't anywhere else near the hotel to go to. As my hunger set in, we ventured back. Through my walk of shame, as I dismissed them the first time, I ordered with a bit of embarrassment, but they were totally cool. I'm super glad I came back and gave them try. They were slow and not showcasing pizzas because of the Covid. The Onion is safe, clean, and delicious!!! read more

The Onion - Side Parmesan is small but pizza looks yummy. - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

This has been a late night staple for years. Always great pizza when you need it after most places are closed. The owners are also very friendly and treat people well. It's not really a dine-in place, but that's kinda what I like about it. read more

Pizza was incredible. Some of the best pizza I have had in a while. Surprised you can find such good pizza that late in the night. The only downside was the service, cashier was a bit rude but it's understandable to be a little tired past 2am. I really recommend for a late night grub though. read more

The Onion - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

What a place! Always one of my favorite stops when we were able to go out downtown, and during the pandemic I couldn't ask for a better reminder of our night life. I got a pizza delivered and spoke with a very friendly man who helped me with my questions and then delivered the pizza in under 30 minutes. When the pizza was delivered the driver was very conscious of covid guidelines and super nice! He wore a mask and gloves and even offered to run the card(paid at the door) for us so we didn't have to touch his phone. Plus, he was super ok with our loud small dog and even wanted to meet him. The pizza itself was hot and delicious and made me miss my nights out on the town. When I order pizza again it will be from the onion. read more

The Onion - 14 inch pepperoni and green peppers, eaten - Pizza Near Me - Austin, Texas

Visiting from Colorado, so I'm definitely not a pizza snob. Was here on a work trip and incredibly hungover, just needed some za for lunch to help w the hangover. Found TO close to the hotel, so a colleague and I walked over for an early lunch. Shop is definitely a hole in the wall, smelt amazing, and friendly service. Smashed through the delicious slices and took a much needed nap. A few hours later, our team had dinner reservations at a fancy steakhouse. Ended up having to take 2 shits between a 3 course meal. We went out to a super dive bar afterwards, and things only got worse. In the middle of a beer, mantasuama revenge hit. Have you ever taken a shit in a nasty dive bar? Even writing this out, it brings back horrifying memories. The tp in a stall-less shitter is thinner than a strand of hair. Anyways, somehow survived but left right after, had to shower and clean myself. 24 hours later, my boot hole is still raw- but I survived. Long story short, pizza goes down great, but coming out...just know you've been warned... read more

Really hit the spot for a late night slice!! Walk up counter in a small space. Got the slice walking.

Sooooo goood mmmm!!! I tried a few pizza places while I was up here in Austin, TX and this was BY FAR best pizza and THE BEST priced?????? Whaat, it's a literal GEM! Yum!!! read more

It's good drunk pizza but half the time when they warm up the pizza it's still hella cold lol So what's the point of getting pizza if yalls ovens obviously still push out cold pizza honestly there is no point go anywhere else but here read more

This place deserves 10 stars. If you go anywhere else for pizza in downtown Austin, you are straight up screwing yourselves. If there's a line when you get there: deal with it and tip extra. They deal with a lot and work very hard. Appreciate them!!!! I read as many one star reviews as I could find and they're all ridiculous, selfish, and self serving. The Onion is a fine establishment. read more