If you're ok with grabbing a slice at a window and cheering while you walk, this is pretty good place. Not *incredible* because Portland is an extremely good pizza town, but fairly quick & the walk-up window is convenient if you're by there or find a place on Jefferson St. to park. read more

One of my favorite hole in the wall (literally) pizza joint! Pizza is very good, perfectly cooked crust through out the pizza, right amount of sauce and cheese. Perfect amount of topping, well spread out. They have a handful of different pizzas and I think they rotate a fun one every so often. They also have vegetarian and vegan options. There usually only two people working because the place is so so small. There is no seating because it's literally a hole in the wall type place. You come up order a pizza and leave. The people who work here a very kind and they definitely work very hard! They are very fast and with immediate in person orders and togo orders over the phone. Usually 15-20 mins if they aren't busy. I've never seen a super long line and if there is a line they are pretty quick to get it down. I want to be clear: These aren't fancy pizza, just a good ol' standard pizza. If you want better than a chain but you don't want to pay for an over priced pizza, this is the place for you. Prices are very reasonable since the last time I've i gotten a slice there :) The only problem that might turn someone off is the location for pretty obvious reason if you know the area. Highly recommend :) read more

We had the pizza and salad delivered. It was ready on time and got to us in a reasonable amount of time. We ordered the pepperoni pizza, mushroom, olive and green pepper pizza and the Mediterranean salad (large). The pizzas were pretty good and I'm sure better if eaten right out of the oven. It wasn't too greasy and the pepperoni had a nice bit of spice to it. The veggies on the other pizza tasted fresh and both pizzas had plenty of toppings. The salad was really good as was the dressing. read more

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Honestly couldn't complain about a thing here! The worker at the window was super kind, jaunty, and informative when I so obviously had never been here before. The pizza was delicious with just enough crisp but not too flat and its was a nice wide slice. I had their combo deal with the garlic "dough balls" and drink and it was a great sized meal in my opinion. The little interaction really make a difference :) read more

I've lived in Portland my whole life, and nothing comes close to 21st Century Pizza. The crust is perfectly blistered, the toppings are unbelievably fresh, and every slice tastes like real care went into it. Even their basic cheese slice hits harder than most specialty pies around town. Portland has tons of pizza spots, but this one is on another level. If you want the best pizza in the city, this is it. read more

21st Century Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Delicious as always, don't skip the garlic knots. The best affordable lunch spot between classes at PSU

Fast delivery to our hotel. Pizza was huge and was fantastic! Sauce tastes homemade and fresh! They even brought plates and napkins because they knew we'd need them in a hotel. Highly recommend! read more

Wish I could rate this place higher but sitting at a solid 3 for me based on their pizza week slice. I dropped by with a friend for their pizza week slice and tbh was a taaad bit let down. The slice sounded amazing -- margherita pizza-esque with tomato slices on top of cheesy goodness. However, it left a lot to be desired. It looked beautiful but gosh it was sooo incredibly under-seasoned, I was confused. I just wanted someone to sprinkle some salt on top of it to save it. The saving grace of this entire slice was the crust which had the perfect texture; crispy on the outside with a good chew on the inside. Service was swift, the slices are well priced, and parking in the area is street parking. Caveat here -- I have literally not tried any other pizza slices here and for all I know, they're more well seasoned and amazing. Like I said before the crust was amazing so that's a plus. I'll probably wander back to try other slices in the future, but might take me a while. read more

21st Century Pizza - a slice of pizza on a paper plate - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yes, this fine establishment has good pizza but that's not what this review is about. Today I'm here to talk to you about their meatball sub because it's worth talking about. Now I am by no means an avid meatball sub enjoyer, I would say I want a meatball sub roughly quarterly. On one such day (starving after a work conference wherein I was fed only salad like some kind of rabbit) I got off the 6 that stops conveniently close to this place and thought 'goddamn even a mediocre meatball sub would really hit the spot rn' so promptly acquired one from the very nice dude at the window. But this was better than a mediocre meatball sub. First of all, structurally I'm a big fan of how they cut and stuff their bread to make a kind of cradle, almost akin to a bread bowl which is really what a saucy sandwich like this has been missing all these years. Secondly, their red sauce has a lil more bell pepper to it than other sandwiches I've had which personally I liked a great deal. It was slightly spicy in the way good sausage is, where it causes no real pain or sweat but reminds you you're alive. Thirdly, the meatballs are big enough that I didn't feel stiffed by the price, but small enough as to not be unwieldy to bite into. It also came with a drink and chips, which I think is just a nice and classy touch. Makes me feel like I'm having an actual meal and not just hoovering a sub like a wild animal. Overall, 10/10 would recommend. read more

21st Century Pizza - Meatball sub - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Gotta love it when the quality of the food match the attitude of the people. Made a call in order and the person at the other end couldn't be friendlier. They do a lot of customization for a window pizza spot: think crust/thin crust and half and half options available. Order was made quickly (~25 mins) and we got one of the freshest pies we've had in a while. Went with the large (18 in) half and half the Tony and 21st Century Veggie. The crust was thin as we've liked. Dough wasn't super flavoful but had a great texture. Toppings were plentiful and high quality. The Tony had a sheet of melted cheese all over and every slice had meatballs on it. Especially a fan of the 21st Century Veggie with tons of olive, artichoke, and peppers. They got really good red sauce here. Bonus point, if you check in on Yelp, you'll get a few Dough Bites for free! Our huge pie came to $27, now that's a great price. Big fan, keep up the good work 21st Century Pizza. read more

21st Century Pizza - Half & Half: The Tony and 21st Century Veggie - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

After over a decade of being a customer here, it remains the pizza in town. It's also the most reliable delivery services I've ever experienced. read more

This was a nice hole in the wall pizza shop. We ordered a slice of cheese pizza and the 21st Century combo pizza, which was hot and fresh! It was definitely better than pizzas at chain restaurants. The dough bytes were good with the marinara sauce, but I probably wouldn't reorder it. read more

21st Century Pizza - Cheese Slice, 21st Century Combo Pizza, Regular Dough Balls - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pizza is the bomb! I always compare what I think New York pizza would taste like (grew up watching "home alone") so when I finally go to New York if the pizza taste anything like this I'll be 100% satisfied! read more

I've walked past this place so many times and honestly was a little skeptical about how good pizza through a window on the sidewalk would be, BUT I finally tried it and it was such a great all around experience and meal! Definitely super convenient for when you're getting home a little later than usual and just want a quick option for dinner (it does take about 5 minutes for them to get it ready) Both slices I tried were giant and loaded with yummy toppings. The crust is pretty thick and was a good consistency/weight to handle a lot of toppings! We tried the barbecue chicken and the veggie option (tomato, basil, mozzarella). Get dough bites! The garlic parm sauce was so good and the dough was buttery and parmesan-y and really good! The meal combo is honestly almost 2 meals but I was so satisfied with everything! read more

21st Century Pizza - Dough bites with garlic parmesan sauce - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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21st Century Pizza is delicious! You can taste the love. The BBQ chicken and the cheese are my fav for the pizza. The star of the show is the garlic cheese bread!! DELICIOUS!!! Don't skimp on sauces either. Everything is 10/10. read more

This pizza was delicious! We ordered a pizza with cheese, pesto red sauce and basil...so good!...and for a "medium" it was more then enough for two people. Also got a Caesar salad which was ok. Ordered online from the website and it was ready for pickup in about 15-20 minutes on a Saturday night. The location is a little hole in the wall...literally, you get your food from a little window. The dude was super friendly. We would definitely come back here when we're staying downtown. read more

Pizza was bomb. Thin crust, perfect crunch. My only issue was the $1.00 charge for a small ranch dip. I personally feel pizza should come with ranch but to each their own. read more

My go-to for pizza in downtown Portland. The pizza is the way you want pizza--large, loaded with toppings, with a delicious crust. If I'm ever in the mood for real pizza this is my go-to place. My order: Large Italian sausage, mushrooms, and red peppers. read more

21st Century Pizza - Italian sausage, mushrooms and red peppers. - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They didn't have the single slice veggie option I choose left, so I ordered the garlic cheese bread. It was good and very cheesy! read more

21st Century Pizza - Garlic Cheese Bread - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

3.5 / 10 First time trying this place. Burnt af. Decent caesar salad. Added pep to the cheese bread. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

21st Century Pizza - First time trying this place. 3.5 / 10 - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is the type of place people try to hide so no one knows how good it is. A hole in the wall gem. Just came for the pizza week pizza, and that was one of the best pizzas I've had. And the bottom of the pizza was crispy and cooked all the way through. Holy cow, I'm coming back tonight for another. Oh and the service was excellent. A pretty busy Tuesday night, but that didn't dim anyone's attitude here. Straight A's all around here. I'll be back and I'll be telling everyone how good it is here! *I have not tried anything else besides the pizza week slice, and pineapple and ham pizza. I will go try the salads next. read more

Not the most amazing pizza I've ever tasted, but there are so many good things about it! Highly recommend a slice of pepperoni and a slice of ham & pineapple. The rotating pizzas are hit or miss. Dough bites are pretty greasy & garlicky & great with the pesto/red sauce. Order at the window. Staff is always super friendly. Overall, it's a great pizza comfort food. read more

Having a pizza window just a couple of blocks from your apartment is dangerous, y'all! Especially when it's so tasty. The friendly folks at 21st Century Pizza serve up a tasty slice, usually pretty quick, and usually with a friendly smile on their face. That's a good combo. Usually I just get a slice as they're pretty huge, but of course you can also get a whole pizza if you prefer. Slices are quick and oftentimes I can call from my apartment, walk directly over, and they're waiting for me. That's fast, my friends! I'm partial to the Hawaiian pizza, though I am firmly #TeamPineapple. Their marinara has a little touch of spice to it, which I think is great on pretty no matter how you slice it. Get it... slice? HA! Here's what people don't tell you: The sandwiches are so good! I love their meatball sub, and it's interesting in that it's more like a carved-out little bread canoe with meatball passengers than a traditional sandwich. The SS Flavorful? Sure. That works for me. The cookies are legit, but sometimes they're sold out. They usually have a Yelp Check-In offer for free dough balls, or whatever they're called. One thing I'd add: it's almost always best to call ahead. This corner of downtown is feeling pretty sketchy lately, and I can say that because I live here. If you aren't acclimated you might find yourself a bit shook by the waiting conditions outside of the immediate vicinity of their window. Hopefully once COVID passes things get a bit back to normal. read more

Our neighborhood pizza place. 20 minutes max wait always, and we typically go for a classic 18' pep. Consistent quality and really nice staff. Everything you could ask for in a window pizza place. No seating outside and tight waiting area if lots of people are there, just as a heads up read more

Too much booze, from out of town, wandered for minutes on minutes trying to find a good pie in Portland!!! This is it, magically delicious. Straight up Pepperoni no fuss! A+++++ read more

21st Century Pizza - On point w/the Pep - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The pizza was decent and the lady at the counter was friendly. What really irked me was that I was forced to manually opt-out of tipping at this FAST FOOD establishment. It's absolutely ridiculous to force customers to fill out a tip line for FAST FOOD! Just pay your employees a fair wage and don't try to guilt and pressure customers into paying them for you Update: ORDER AT YOUR OWN RISK! The employees here are NOT wearing any sort of masks or face coverings. If you enjoy potentially virus-containing respiratory droplets on your pizza, you've come to the right place. read more

This little pizza hole in the wall is exactly what I want in a area of downtown with not many affordable options. Eating as I write this. Sun dried tomato/pesto special: nice crispy bites, with an immediate punch of sun dried olive oil flavor that'd make your NY grandmother cry. Savory earthy flavor from the olives and mushrooms. Might add anchovies next time. Slice 2 combo: heavy slice, perfect for a hangover or raising your cholesterol. Don't eat if heart attack prone unless you like challenges. Nice pepperoni flavor with a great crunchy texture from the green peppers. Tasted fresh at 12:00 not like it had been sitting out for awhile like other places. (Pizza schmizza) Meatballs and olives add to the ensemble for a very hearty and enjoyable slice. Employees are great, prices too. Michaelangelo would be proud. No not the fresco painter. read more

21st Century Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Place was close an hour before it was stated horrible. Will never come back literally cleaning before an hour is crazy.

I love this place! I've ordered from here a handful of times so far, I really enjoy their pizza by the slice and also their garlic bread!! I have other friends that also rave about this place. I love the walk up window, really easy and convenient to order and be on your way! There are some cry babies that complained about them not being open when they should be. Yeah sometimes their hours fluctuate, sometimes it's due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, that's just the way things are and really should not be something to hold against this business and does not warrant a negative review. I highly recommend giving them a try! read more

Hands down the best slice of pizza I've had in the metro area. Crust was perfect, sauce was great, and the toppings were on point. Super reasonably priced. The side order of dough bites and all the sauces we've tried are excellent as well. I don't have a single bad thing to say about this place. I crave this place constantly now. Really glad we just happened to notice we were parked in front of it one day. read more

We have become regulars with our orders here. They are...fast, delicious, the crust is divine. They have the best customer service, the drivers are so friendly and gracious and did I mention that they are delicious? We are (slightly) embarrassed to admit how often we think about ordering form this place and then follow through but it is worth it. read more

3-5$ PIZZA BY THE SLICE! They also have day old sometimes for only $2. Drinks by the can $1. Make it a meal for $3 extra and get a drink & 6 dough bytes w/ one sauce of choice. read more

21st Century Pizza - Pizza menu - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

If you love thick slices of pizza with a crispy thick crust, 21st Century absolutely nails a perfect pizza. They don't skimp out on the toppings, sauce or cheese. Definitely one of my favorites in the PDX! read more

Yummmm. First time getting a takeout pizza from this place. Delicious! Fast, friendly and the pizza is very good.

Exactly what you would expect. It's a walk-up window with big slices of pizza. The food is good but is still lesser quality than many actual restaurants would have. It's great on the go, and probably perfect for the students nearby. I will only seek it out with a friend as I'm walking around though, not necessary when I just want pizza there's better options. read more

21st Century Pizza - Regular Dough Bytes ($3) - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have drove by this place plenty of times and finally tried it for lunch last week. Also, realized it is only a window. Definitely a solid spot. Good prices, no shortage of toppings, and friendly service. read more

I got the cheese, the special and the spinach artichoke. Everything was decent for the price

Best by the slice pizza in this area. Lived in this area for about a year and nothing can top their ham and pineapple

This pizza left something to be desired.

Delivery was awesome and easy. You can order delivery on their website without having to use a third-party delivery service that jacks up the price. After I placed my order, I got an email confirming my order and telling me how long it would take, and I actually got my pizza a little bit early. It arrived piping hot and in perfect condition. As for the pizza, I was very happy. I notice a lot of pizza places in Portland have a super thin, flimsy crust where the pizza kind of flops over, which I don't like. This pizza is slightly thicker and has a good bite to it. The veggies were fresh and the bacon had a really nice crunch. Good pizza. Overall, the price was good too. I paid $25 for two small custom pizzas and delivery, which I thought was very reasonable. Toppings were reasonably priced. I would definitely order from here again. edit: Ordered from them again. Another good experience. read more

21st Century Pizza - Small pepperoni and tomato. Yummy. - Pizza Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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