Came here for lunch and got the "Mafia Meat" pizza slice... yes they have a section in the restaurant where you can go and pick out your slice of pizza from about 6 or 7 different types! I sat at the bar and the waitress was really nice. I would haven given 5 stars, but they didn't have any sparkling wine, so I decided on a Cabernet. The restaurant was really clean & the atmosphere felt laid back! I'm definitely coming back! read more

Man, I don't know what's with the negative reviews, but this place is killing it!!! I am a lover of pizza, and try it everywhere I go. And I would definitely put this in my top 5 or 6 places I've been to. I had the mafia meats, toppings were perfect, sauce was just right and the crust is perfection. No flop, a lot of crunch, and came out quick. Service was fantastic, would be a regular if I lived closer. read more

Tomato Jake's - Pizza Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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My coworker was craving pizza by the slice and I suggested coming here, I have been before but it's probably been years since I visited as I bought a house on the other side of Durham. The young lady the was working greeted us as we walked in and was pleasant. My friend and I opted for the 2 slice pizza and a drink combo, although I was glad to see they offered a slice, side salad and drink combo as well. There were a variety of slice options to choose from and I ended up with the Sicilian and the bbq chicken, both of which I really enjoyed! I thought they were reasonably priced. I enjoyed my fountain drink-good ol cherry coke! The space was clean and liked that the table had napkins and various shaker topping options. Thank you for a great lunch today! read more

Being from New Jersey we are somewhat of pizza snobs. Jake's pizza can rival most from the NY area. And their calzone was amazing. Loaded with cheeses and toasted to a perfect, crispy crust. We're definitely coming back. read more

On 11/30/25 I experienced clear racial bias at this location. I was the first customer waiting at the counter standing directly in front of the pizzas to choose my slice while one cashier assisted another customer. A second cashier came out and completely skipped over me to take the order of a white male who walked in after me. The woman standing next to him smirked, fully acknowledging what happened. No one from the staff apologized or corrected the situation. The only person who apologized was the customer who knew he came in after me. This was a blatant example of racial bias and discriminatory service, and it's exactly why I will not return to this restaurant. Respectfully black girl with the Afro who just left the restaurant. UNBELIEVABLE! Thank you for responding. Your reply actually confirms my concern. A customer describing a firsthand experience should not be called "ridiculous," "imagining things," or told to "eat somewhere else." A professional business owner acknowledges how a guest feels and investigates the situation. Instead, you dismissed my experience, invalidated it, and responded with hostility which speaks louder than anything I wrote. My review stands. I hope future customers are treated with fairness, respect, and basic acknowledgment when they walk in. read more

We went for trivia night and was pleasantly surprised about the pizza, drinks, and crowd. Team Forced Fun will be back again soon! read more

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We had a relatively complex order (one regular special pizza and one with a few mods). They nailed the mods perfectly and without questions. Stellar service especially for a take out order. Food was packed very well and the taste was incredible. Very well cooked and the crust's flavor was awesome! Only issue which is probably from a no cheese request is the crust god quite soggy on the veggie pizza. I cooked it a bit more at home and had no issues afterwards though. read more

We went for the pizza, which was really good, but the chicken wings were even better!

Food is not bad and staff is absolutely amazing always. The place itself is always clean and very well kept. Only complaint is food is way overpriced for what it is, but no fault of the floor staff read more

Tomato Jake's - Pizza Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Veggie pizza without properly added veggies ambiance is okay crust was soggy. If taken home it would be a waste

This review is specifically due to lack of following covid protocols. I called in an order for pickup, and when I walked in multiple staff preparing food had masks pulled down under their chins. I can't imagine how hot it must be wearing masks while cooking, but masks are currently required indoors in Durham. I really want to support restaurants during these crazy times, but unfortunately I don't think I'll be returning to Tomato Jake's until we are in safer times. Our pepperoni pizza and house salad were both good as usual. read more

I'd only been here in the past for pizza. Earlier this year we did take out pasta when I was sick at home recovering from surgery and that was very good. Today we came by for my spouse to try a slice of the Sicilian pizza, which was sizeable. She really liked it along with a very plentiful side salad. I had two slices of the meat and roasted veggie pizza that was so good. One slice would have been enough, but sometimes the eyes are bigger than the stomach! read more

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Pizza was great, I like the roasted vegetable pizza. But the coke machine (that usually has unlimited flavor combinations) was out of order and only had a few flavors. read more

It is with regret that we write this review. We ordered a spicy clucker pizza and order of wings at a cost of $58.00. When we sat down to eat we noticed the order of wings was not what we ordered. We called the restaurant and reported the error. We asked them to replace the wings. We were told that company policy is not to remake an order and instead to refund the total of $58.00. After several calls and talking to 2 ladies and 2 men, we got no satisfaction. We were told that the owner agreed to give us a check for the money. When we called today to pick up the check was told the owner will give us cash but not a full refund. It is hurtful because we are very regular customers. No consideration for our inconvenience and the false information over a 5 day period of seeking what we were promised. They decided to return only $30 and not a full refund that we were promised. read more

Solid pizza - did takeout... very friendly service Salad was underwhelming for the price. read more

I've been to Tomato Jake's near Southpoint in Durham a few times over the years, but I have never written a Yelp review for them so I am taking care of that now. : -) I stopped by for some dinner recently and ordered two pepperoni slices with a drink and a house salad. The price came out to around $15.50 before the tip. The slices were big and full of pepperoni (they use big pepperoni). Also a lot of cheese. The slices were good, but very greasy as you can imagine. (If Dave Portnoy of One bite pizza reviews were reviewing he would say too much grease and a lot of flop). I would rate their slices below Randy's in the area, but they were good. The salad was good, also but maybe they could have given a little more dressing. I would stop by Tomato Jake's again, but probably for lunch. The place is nice and clean and the counter service was friendly. read more

For a quick not to pricey pizza and wings Tomato Jake's. My grandchildren love their cheese pizza, I usually get an order of wings to add some protein to my meal. While snatching a piece of the grandchildren's cheese pizza. It is an easy stop because all the different tastes can be handled. read more

After years of driving by and saying that I would try this "sometime," I finally went! And boy, I am so glad I did! It's tough to find gluten-free pizza that's decent, both in taste and in price, but Tomato Jake's knocks it out of the park! A good friend of mine has Celiac's, so we have to be pretty careful, so we were wonderfully surprised with the care, attention, and knowledge Jake showed. After chatting with him for a bit, we found out that he's been offering gluten-free crust options for about 12 years because he has a family member with Celiac's. And they're from a local bakery--win-win! Gluten-free options come in both 10" and 14", so splitting a pizza is definitely an option! Specialty pizza options ROCK, and they have reasonably-priced drinks as well. We came here for dinner and drinks with coworkers on Friday night, and everyone left feeling super satisfied. We'll definitely be back! read more

Tomato Jake's - Drink menu! - Pizza Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Came on a Saturday early afternoon with a party of 6. Because of its location at a mall strip, there was plenty of parking spots. First thing I noticed was that they have a big outdoor dining area. I ordered the Steak out sub (7 in) Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ended up waiting for over 15 min for our food. That was much longer than a typical wait for a sub place but it may have been because my party also ordered a pizza and the food came out at the same time Food 4/5: The sub was good. I was pleasantly surprised that their bread was toasted and not dry. The ingredients also seemed fresh. Overall, it's a 4/5, a decent place to grab a family lunch. read more

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First tried this pizza in 2019 and wasn't too impressed. Went back again yesterday to give it another try and came away disappointed. The pizza is so bland; it reminds me of bowling alley pizza. No flavor at all. Me not finishing two slices of pepperoni pizza is saying something. Maybe I just caught them on two bad days, but I won't be giving them a chance to make it three. Service was great. read more

I'm conflicted about this one. The pizza was really good - the dough was chewy, the sauce was bursting with flavor and not watery at all (I hear they make this in house), and the fresh melty mozzarella was delicious. I just think $15 for a 10" pizza is overpriced, and would rather buy single slices next time. The calzone was a much bigger portion size, dough was just as good and I loved the roasted pepper filling :) I also sprinkled some Parmesan and chili flakes for an extra kick. When we visited we found people playing texas poker at a larger table in the back, seems like a nice place to hang out and relax after work. read more

Tomato Jake's - Calzone - Pizza Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Good tasting pizza and variety of drinks. We stopped in for a quick lunch here. One slice of any pizza with a drink $5.00 and as you can see they don't skimp on slices! They had a pretty good beer selection and offered trivia on Wednesday nights. We will come back. Fast friendly service. read more

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Ordered online. Food was correct and on time. Picked up eggplant parm sub with side salad. Sandwich was ok, salad was good and fresh

Best pizza in Durham. Lived in Italy five years. I know REAL pizza! That's what Tomato Jake's offers!

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine: Parking: 4 Location: 5 Decor/ambiance: 4 Customer Service: 5 I come here often and I must say the taste just gets better every time I come. Tomato Jakes (TJs) sits in a busy shopping center in Durham back behind South point Mall. You can normally find a decent free parking space out front depending on what time of come determines how far out you will park lol. The staff are always super nice and eager to help you. TJs offers NY style pizza that the whole family will enjoy. I normally grab the Margarita and it does the trick every time for me. The brownies are amazing as well. Be sure to grab the Green Monster, Maria Meats and the Margarita! You won't be disappointed. I also found out that the Marinara sauce is homemade! Check out TJs South point! read more

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Nice casual spot with plenty to offer besides some great pizza. Calzones, cheese fries, and more plus a little to-go convenience food section. Decent amount of space inside and outside with trivia nights on Wednesday's. Staff is always friendly and owner is engaged with customers. read more

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If you want authentic northeast style pizza and have been having a hard time finding it in the south, GO SEE JAKE! This is the best pizza I've had in the south to date! You taste the flavor immediately! Fresh italian seasonings dust the amazingly flavorful baked cheese, and the pizza sauce is A1. If you're a real pizza lover then you know to ask for a cup of marinara sauce on the side for dunking, you won't be sorry! Everything came out hot and fresh! Thank you to Jake (owner), Hannah (Front of House) and Andre (Pizza Chef) for making my pizza experienced one to remember. I recommend Tomato Jakes, 10/10. This location is in a shopping center with ample free parking, there is indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating/tables are individually covered by oversized umbrellas. Perfect for a sunny day, and a chill lunch break. read more

Tomato Jake's - Sicilian Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I have celiac disease and cannot have wheat. Positives: 14" pizza crust. Second, I originally ordered cheese fries and noted if the cheese was not GF to please sub regular fries. The restaurant called and let me know the fries were not GF as they share a free with breaded items. This was great. Cons: the crust was not done. It was still quite doughy and largely inedible, which was disappointing. I did just pull the toppings off and they were delicious. read more

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They pieced together a cheese pizza from a pile of slices they pre-baked. If you're ok with that level of service, consider getting a pizza here. Otherwise go to New York pizza or IP3. So sad, this used to be my favorite pizza place, but it's just not managed like it used to be. read more

Absolutely do not order their wings. My husband and I ordered wings and pizza for dine in on 12/17. They were really nice about letting me sample a sauce and gave us two separate sauce cups for our wing preferences. The sauces were good. However, we ate the wings while waiting for the pizza, only to discover that about half of them were bloody and undercooked on the inside. We received a refund for the wings, but they also offered to remake them for us. No thank you. The pizza was ok. read more

Tomato Jake's is conveniently located in the Southpoint area, near the Southpoint mall and right next to a Target. There is plenty of parking in the area. The restaurant is now offering curbside pickup. Most recently, we ordered our food online on the restaurant's website and picked up curbside. We then received a call from the restaurant saying one of the slices that we ordered was not available (in fact, many of the options listed online were not actually available) and so I had to select a replacement. I was not offered a discount. For this reason, it is advisable to order by phone so that you know which items they actually have available. Our food was ready at the selected pickup time. Once I arrived at the restaurant, I parked directly in front and called in. A staff member delivered my order within a minute or two; she dropped it in my backseat through an open window so we had no direct contact. Our experience with the food with subpar: - knuckles (garlic knots): These were far too oily to be enjoyable. The garlic flavor was not very strong. - cheese slice with mushrooms: Again, very oily. Not much else stands out. - sicilian pizza - Really good. Thick, tasty crust. Not nearly as oily as the other two items that we ordered. I would order this again. Overall, we appreciated a good pickup experience (especially during COVID), but did not enjoy the actual food very much. read more

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I love this place, their food and the ambiance. If I can go, I'll call or go online and place my order. The food never disappoints! And the owner is always so fun to be around! read more

Food always great! Everyone is smiling! Great neighborhood pizza shop! Always want a slice of cheese and a slice of Sicilian! Rickety Rickshaw Salad hot chicken on top! read more

Food is fantastic. Mafia meats or Margarita if you're wanting pizza and hands down the Pink Penne Basil if you are wanting pasta. Location is unmatched and parking is very convenient. Staff is nice and lively especially on Wednesdays for their weekly trivia night that has been going strong for 14+ years!! read more

I guess I've been so busy lately, I've not been Yelping! So we found this place more or less by accident and have eaten here several times. Everything I've had has been very good, the Rickshaw salad, the pizza, but my final words are lemon pepper wings. #getinmybelly read more

I LOVE this place. The staff are some of nicest and most genuine people you will ever meet. They always give extra dressings free of charge and offer plates, napkins, or whatever you may need for to-go orders. Some of the staff even have my order memorized!! Food is well priced and all very tasty. I love stopping for a quick slice or eating in with the family. My favorite things are the bruno's burger pizza, chicken out sub, and chicken ceasar salad. The tables are not always perfect but I consistently see employees coming out to clean the dining room as soon as they get a free moment! Come eat here soon and give a generous tip to their hard workers!! read more

Pregnant lady here that NEEDED a slice of pizza and this spot did not disappoint. The Black Cadillac was so good, prefect crust, perfect cheese/sauce/topping balance. *chef kiss* read more

It's in a nice and decent area with lots of parking options. The slices are huge and they were absolutely delicious! We got the "Bigga Pizza" and the cooks were super nice because there was only one slice left and we wanted another one...so he made one up so quickly with no problem! It's in a nice plaza close to Target, Southpoint Mall, AMC, PetCo, Kirkland, etc. Only reason I'm giving it at 4/5 is because of the cashier. We were confused as to how to order, it being a first time, and they weren't very helpful or friendly at all. They looked too occupied on wanting to leave AND being on TikTok on their phone. More training could probably be beneficial for them. Nonetheless, the place was delicious and the cooks in the back were great! read more

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We have pizza every Friday night as a tradition my husband brought to us from his childhood so we are always trying new pizza options. We had been to Tomato Jake's in the past a couple times - I had their Sicilian which was delicious and my husband always enjoys their pepperoni. This review is specifically for the gluten free pizza, though. I don't have Celiacs, so I can't speak to any contamination but I have an autoimmune condition that sometimes benefits from cutting out gluten for awhile. It's hard to sustain along with being a vegetarian but I do it as often as I can. The hardest thing to find is decent gluten-free pizza! Don't bother with trying chain gluten-free pizza (I've done it and it's awful), but definitely give Tomato Jake's a try! I had it yesterday for the first time and would say it's one of the better ones out there (maybe 2nd in the area?) and actually feels like you're eating pizza and not cardboard. While cauliflower crusts can be delicious sometimes it doesn't cut it for a pizza craving. I got plain cheese to get a full sense of the crust and I will definitely be getting this on my gluten free pizza Fridays. read more

I'm in love! Best hot wings I've had since I moved to the area. Super crispy, amazing flavor, fresh chicken. The pizza was so flavorful and good! I didn't necessarily love the spaghetti, but my kids did. We had to order 2 more orders of fries, because they were fighting over them lol. Great service, super friendly employees. read more

Tomato Jake's - Pizza Near Me - Durham, North Carolina