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    Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint

    3.8 (83 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    Jamaican jerk pizza

    As many companies return to the office, this is one of the few places open in the Overstreet mall. I ordered the Jamaican Jerk pizza. The chicken was dry. It had some of the flavors I expect in jerk chicken. Not bad but I wasn't overly impressed. If I come back I'll stick to more traditional toppings.

    10in small Italian Pizza
    Alicia M.

    We stopped in for a late lunch and were so impressed with the diligence of the staff when we expressed we had a gluten allergy, and just how great the food was. No leftovers here. Highly recommend.

    Alfredo artichoke without the Alfredo base. Look how oily that sucker is!
    RosemaryAnn T.

    Finally made it to Maddio's for lunch. It was so convenient! The menu board was a bit hard to read and only had their newest specials. Even the build-your-own wasn't great because it said to pick three toppings but never provided a list of what toppings there were. Later I noticed these small pizza plates stuck to the side wall adjacent to the menu which listed some of the pizza options still available not on the new menu, but it was nearly impossible to read the ingredients list for those options. On the other hand, the place was kind of like the Subway of pizza. You choose your bread--regular or whole wheat--and size, then you either get one of the pre-decided combinations or you choose your own toppings. Everything was fresh and you could taste that difference. Plus, if you sign up for their rewards program, you get a free 9" pizza just for signing up and it's essentially a buy 10 get one free system. I am really looking forward to coming back and trying their foldwiches which are--you guessed it--taco-like sandwiches made by folding a pizza dough in half (think calzone that doesn't get rolled closed) as well as their breakfast options (although those look a little small). Reasons for not four stars: menu/ordering issues as stated above, slowness of cooking time (there is an order online option which I might try in the future), lack of seating and tables which have residual oil on them (I'm in my work clothes for goodness sake!), and the fact that it cost $0.50 for an extra topping on a 9" pizza when there's more than one inch of topping-less crust (so ~7" of topping space). That's like three olives! Crime!!! Honestly, there is too much uncovered crust on these babies. I'd suggest offering dipping sauce...

    Build your own pizza
    Jennifer N.

    FOOD I built my own pizza which consisted of wheat dough, topped with tomato-basil and herb pesto sauce, Mozzarella cheese, ham, pineapple, and pepperoni. It was delicious! 5/5 SERVICE The staff member puts your pizza together. They're friendly and efficient. The line was long but it moved relatively quickly. 4/5 FINAL THOUGHTS I highly recommend Uncle Maddio's for your pizza cravings!

    Avi A.

    I would argue that uptown Charlotte is fairly limited in its range of lunch time options, so it was a great change for my buddies and I to try something new like Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint. I'll point out that the culinary competition is rather low in the overstreet mall considering the only three restaurants next to Maddio's are Chick Fil A, Salsarita's and Just Fresh (all equally mediocre). "How Do You Roll" lasted a couple of months here, but its presence dissipated in a matter of days once people realized their "sushi" was 98% rice and ridiculously overpriced. On the other hand, Maddio's deserves to be in a class of its own because Fast Casual restaurants are hard to find around here (you pretty much just have Noodles & Co., Chipotle, Jason's Deli and Vappiano's... and that's like all Charlotte has to offer in this segment). Maddio's showcased item is of course, its pizza and I'll admit that I was pleasantly surprised. I'm a huge fan of thin crust pizza, and having just come back from Milan, I'm always searching (perhaps in vain) for that same delicious and savory crunch I experienced there. Nevertheless, my favorite part of a pizza is its tomato sauce and I really liked the version they have here. You can smell fresh garlic and perhaps some basil? It's also not too watery or dry. There are other sauces I have yet to try... I was eyeing the "tomato bbq". As far as pizza crusts go, this one is certainly acceptable. It's very crisp and holds its shape when you pick up a slice. I do like this pizza much better than Vappiano's which a bit more doughy and its tomato sauce tends to be over salted. Disclaimer: You can't expect pizza at a fast casual joint like this to be as good as a wood-fired pizza from your favorite Italian restaurant because, let's be real, you wouldn't be able to churn something like that out with the same efficiency that they have here. I only waited 5-6 minutes for my pizza to arrive steaming hot to my table (I tried the spicy Italian on traditional crust - you could also go for the wheat option). For what it is (a $7 - $8 individual pizza), you'll find yourself eating every last slice. Toppings are varied and fairly good quality - you can even create your own pizza. I like that you can see your pizza being made through the glass window, so you know exactly what you're about to eat. The salad we ordered paled in comparison to the pizza and some of the sandwich options I saw at people's tables, but that could just be because they stuck to a simple salad menu with generic dressings that every other restaurant has. I think I'll just stick to pizzas when I come here. There are lots of options for everyone and if you have that "I've tried one pizza, I've tried them all" mentality, Uncle Maddio's just might make you rethink that philosophy. 4/5

    Spinach, tomato and mushrooms
    Demetria M.

    The newest addition to uptown decided to make their opening 'free pizza' day....which was fine by me since I love anything free:-). The staff was very energetic and worked pretty fast despite the opening crowd. I ordered a wheat crust pizza with garlic infused olive oil, spinach, mushrooms, and tomatoes. The veggie toppings are endless and all garden fresh. The crust is thin and crisp, but lacks in flavor. Overall a good pizza but I think I may opt for a salad on my next visit.

    Choice of toppings.
    Kristy A.

    Every pizza at Maddio's is made with love and I believe it. This place is set up like an assembly line. You start with choosing from 3 types of crust, traditional, wheat, or gluten free. Next, sauce is added to your pizza. I always ask for extra sauce because it's very robust. Included in the price of your $7 pizza are three toppings. There are several options and they are fresh vegetables. If you ask for heavy toppings, they generally won't nickel and dime you. Your pizza is then slid in the oven to bake. While this is happening, you'll be given a number on a plastic circle and told "Thanks, this was made with love" by the..... seasoned lady who's been working at Maddio's since it opened. Next, you go to the cashier and pay. Find a seat or a space to stand and your pizza will be brought to you based on the number you're given. During prime lunch hours, Maddio's can get very crowded, so be prepared to wait if you're looking for a seat. Never a bad experience here. Always good food. Always good service.

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    The staff is friendly here, especially Robert. He always has a smile on his face. The pizza and wings are amazing!

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    Thanks Jashani for your review and comment. We hope to see you soon.

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    Great pizza. Great service. Individual sizes are plenty for one person. Lots of options for vegetarians too.

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    Great pizza and fairly quick during business lunch rush hours. Friendly staff. I love the bbq chicken pizza on wheat.

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    Always consistently great! Build your own pizzas and salads. Great people too give them a try! They cater too

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