8 Thousand Pizza is a pizzeria and pour-your-own taproom that opened in Milford, Connecticut in November 2023. It was founded by restaurateurs Skye Kwok and Tommy Nguyen. Kwok has more than 20 years experience in the hospitality industry. Some of the other restaurants he has opened include Sweet Basil in Fairfield, Pink Sumo Sushi & Sake Cafe in Westport, and Eat Noodle in Bridgeport. Kwok and Nguyen's latest venture opened at the Connecticut Post Mall in a restaurant space that was previously home to Cast Iron Chef Kitchen & Bar, which specialized in tavern-style pizzas cooked in a cast-iron skillet. 8 Thousand Pizza offers this same style of pizza, but what sets them apart from the previous pizzeria is that they also offer self-pouring technology, which became legalized in Connecticut in 2021. The food menu features two dozen tavern-style pizzas as well as burgers, wings, fries, salads and soups. Through the use of a supplied electronic bracelet, customers can self-pour their own beverage from a selection of 28 craft beer taps and 6 wine taps. There's a two-pint or 32-ounce limit for the self-pours. I recently visited 8 Thousand Pizza for dinner. I had previously visited the space when it was Cast Iron Chef Kitchen & Bar and was sad to hear that they moved. However, this new business concept of a tavern-style pizzeria with self-pouring taps sounded very interesting to me. This was actually my first visit to a self-pouring taproom, as these types of establishments only just began opening in the state in the last few years. After looking over the menu, I decided to order the "Grandma's Tomato Pizza" (fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, roasted garlic, tomatoes and EVOO) and the "Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza" (tomato sauce, pepperoni, hot honey sauce and mozzarella cheese). The latter happens to be 8 Thousand's signature pizza. Both pizzas had crust so thin that it's almost cracker like; they didn't flop at all. They were super crispy with excellent sauce and toppings. I honestly can't decide which one I liked better; they were both very good. During my visit, I enjoyed some self-pours of Grey Sail Brewing's "Captain's Daughter" (Double New England IPA) and New Park Brewing's "Cloudscape" (American IPA). Delicious pizza with craft beer is always an excellent pairing! I had a really nice experience at 8 Thousand Pizza and I hope to return with my family. read more

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Took the Family here for a Saturday lunch. Got a meatball pizza and a margarita pizza. Both were made well. The beer system is interesting and you pour your own beer. Paying by the ounce. Service was nice and attentive. But you have to go up to the counter to order. Many of the betas were out or empty. I did like that. They had a wide selection of glasses available for the different styles of beer. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is definitely a vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] First time coming to an establishment like this where you can pour/taste test different wines/beers or whatever else is on tap. We got the hot honey pizza with the sweet chili wings. The food is really good paired with a different types of drinks to choose from. Will definitely be back to try more. read more

8 Thousand Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

The Icon of a place closed its doors to the public. Great food, amazing and attentive service. Clean and casual welcoming ambiance. Sad to see it go. Hopefully it will reopen at another area that can sustain its business. read more

Came to town for work. Happened upon this place since it's a mile from our training location. I asked the locals where the best wings and pizza were and they did not disappoint! I ordered the honey hot pepperoni pizza with mushrooms and hot oil wings. I loved the wings so much that I ordered buffalo the next day! They are pretty genius the way they pack the to go wings. Instead of formal packaging- they keep the wings crispy by packing them with paper plates to let them cool without making the skin moist and soggy. The pizza was delicious and different. Thin. Funnel cake-tasting and slightly sweet. A refreshing change from the Greek pizza I know and love!! A must experience! As far as the restaurant itself goes... It definitely had an awesome vibe to it and I wish that I would have tried eating in. Everything is so clean and shiny! And I love that they have an epic beer tasting experience. I will definitely be back if I am in the area again! read more

Ordered the wings and fries combo with a hot honey pepperoni pizza the food and was good and they have great drinks ! Love the self pour selections! Easy to use and efficient ! Definitely coming back when in the area! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]8 Thousand Pizza is a great spot if you're looking for a casual (but not fast food) pizza place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We split two pizzas for three people - a pepperoni pizza and a mushroom and roasted garlic pizza - and it was just the right amount. After ordering at the counter and getting some self-service drinks, our pizzas arrived quickly. They were hot and fresh with crispy thin crusts, and we really liked them. Prices were reasonable, and since the pizzas came in their own boxes, it would be easy to carry out any leftovers. Service was friendly and helpful with our ingredient questions. We would return here if looking for pizza while in the area. read more

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I love this place. I don't understand why it doesn't get more love. The pizza is excellent, and the smaller sizes means everyone gets what they want. The beer selection is pretty wide... and self serve means you get to try a ton of new beers, and settle on what you want and how much you want. The owner is friendly and personable, and makes us feel welcome every time we come by. They are very accommodating of groups. This has become my go-to when my daughter's marching band needs a hangout, or I need to hold a business lunch. Try the hot oil wings... without exaggeration, the best wings I've ever had. And the dessert pizza is a unique concept, that we tried on a whim, but now order without fail. Also, the normal chicken noodle soup... honestly the best I've ever had. Go here. You won't regret the choice. read more

Fun happy hour spot in the Connecticut Post Mall (beer is 50% off and the wings are discounted). The service / staff are very friendly and patient as they explain the ordering/payment system, and I appreciate being able to sample a variety of beers without filling up too quickly. Great wings as well - definitely recommend this spot if you are looking for some mid-afternoon fuel after some shopping. read more

What a fun atmosphere! Love trying new pizza places and they did not disappoint! The service was friendly and helpful since it was our first time here. Love you can order your own personal pizza or good size for two. Lots of beer option and nice serve yourself convenience. I will definitely keep in mind for large group outings too. Fun sports bar vibe but very family friendly. And the pizza was great! read more

OH. MY. GOD. BEST. PIZZA. EVAAAAAH!!!! Seriously not joking...i LOVE this pizza....its crispy...many unique flavirs (try the Honey Pepperoni!)...WELL DONE! read more

8 Thousand Pizza - Um....that dude In the front is wearing a hmHalloween Wig just in case u weren't sure - Pizza Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Cast iron pan pizza! Buddha vege very good and hearty enough for 2 people. Interesting idea to pour your own beer from 34 taps. read more

We stopped in for a quick Happy Hour- and it was pretty good- and a fair value The concept of pouring your own beer and you select the number of ounces is genius!! The pizza and wings - both on HH special Were nice as well read more

Pizza is meh and the prices are way too high, especially for delivery. Try Papa's pizza for the best pizza in Milford

So glad this opened up at the mall! The owner is amazing so hilarious, gave us a free pizza to try and while it's not traditional pizza it's still very good. Tastes like fried dough. The main appeal of this place is the self pour beer taps. The have a great selection of beers including several local beers, if you wanted to you could try all of them which is amazing. So many times I've ordered a drink or beer I didn't like, with the way things work here you could take a sip of each selection before you commit. They are the only ones doing this in the area, definitely worth a visit to try something new! read more

8 Thousand Pizza - Self pour taps - Pizza Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

The concept of an Asian-inspired pizza menu may seem off-putting, but hear me out, people, hear me out: *unlimited, self-serve beer tasting*. Do you see the attached photo? This is the wristband that I got in exchange for letting them scan my credit card and driver's license at the register. In return, I can use that wristband to pour as little or as much, as many times as I want to, from this sumptuous row of taps. You get charged by the ounce, rather than by the glass. this means you can conceivably try every single beer, without inducing alcohol poisoning or bankruptcy. And while some of the beer choices are uninspiring, some of them are great. The pizza is pretty good too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My new favorite joint, for sure. Even though it's at the mall![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

8 Thousand Pizza - Self-serve beer taps - Pizza Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

The pizza was delicious. The server was so pleasant and so helpful, she explained how to order and that she would be bringing the pizza over when it was done. She was very friendly. read more

8 Thousand Pizza - Margarita pizza with tomatoes - Pizza Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Very cool concept. I'm not a beer drinker, but if I were, I would love this place. The self-service taps seem like a great draw. Pizza was very good as well! read more

Ordered for delivery. On time and well done. The crust is thin and tasty and there were plenty of toppings. Not quite New Haven but a really excellent pie. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I need to try it inside when it's piping hot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The general Tao's wings are too die for! The pizza is great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the concept and vibe of this place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

8 Thousand Pizza - The general tso's wings are to die for! The pizza is great and I love the concept - Pizza Near Me - Milford, Connecticut

Excellent place in Milford. Very delicious pizza, their wings have a very good flavor, I recommend visiting it.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We've been needing a great place to relax and have beers and pizza in the Milford area![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have at least 10 tvs for football viewing and we absolutely loved the self service alcohol, it's so fun and cool to try a little bit of everything first.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly and inviting waiters and very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommended the fries, perfectly crispy and soft in the inside, wings and pizzas were all delicious read more

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It was my first time there for the happy hour special. I got there before my friends got there. So I ordered for them and me. The gentleman did not tell me about the "happy hour special "My friend on the phone had to remind the gentleman. It's all good, I had to keep asking how things work here, and the guy did explain how it all works. The wings are big and very tasty. I got 2 orders of BBQ and hot wings. Very good and would go back for more. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice sports bar atmosphere and also pizza![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would recommend this place. read more

Great service came all the way from Kansas City Missouri. They showed great hospitality n the hot oiled wings OMG‍

Great service! Everyone was super friendly. Awesome beers on tap and the self service makes it fun and easy. Pizza was great! Wings were amazing. You gotta try the general tso wings. Some of the best I have ever had. read more

Food was good and it was fairly priced since we went during happy hour. We ordered a pepperoni pizza which tasted fresh. The wings and fries were also good. I didn't know it was more of a self serve concept which kinda threw me off. read more

Pizza was good staff were great and the pour your own beverages is awesome. As little or much as you want and plenty to choose from.

My partner and I visited 8 Thousand Pizza after checking into a hotel nearby and instantly fell in love with the place. The workers were super friendly and helpful, the restaurant was clean and organized, and the pizza and beers were absolutely delicious. If we weren't from out of state, this would definitely become a favorite and we would come at least once a week. The self service pouring of beers and wine allowed us to try multiple different drinks and each drink we tried was amazing. If you are cruising by the Milford area, definitely check this place out! You won't regret it. read more

Holy crap. I went here with my boyfriend on a whim because we were both hungry and he had wanted to try it out for a while. We were blown away!!!! It started out with the owner, Skye, being extremely personable and wanting to make sure that if we were returners he remembered us. The restaurant itself was insanely cool, with a phone booth, vintage decor, and general awesome vibe. This pizza was no lie, the best pizza I've ever had in my life. Perfect thickness, the cheese was beautifully melted, and you could tell it was made with fresh ingredients. Usually I'm not this passionate about food but I almost want to go back daily. This will be our new date night spot and I will recommend it to everyone. Seriously, eat at this place!!!!! We both called our families when we had it and bought more pizzas to bring home to them for dinner--It was that good. read more

Walked in for the first time for a quick snack and a beer and was very pleased. I got the general tso wings and can happily say that it was some of the best wings I've ever had. Great taste, perfectly cooked, and large wings. Super nice staff with great beer options. If you are looking for a fun and quick spot, I couldn't recommend a better place in the area. Very happy to have walked in and will absolutely go again! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the pizza is delicious and they are good at being quick when you're going to the movies.

Super Delicious Pizza, french fries. Low prices. It tastes like home cooking! Thank you!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very fun place to hang out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pizza, wings and fries were great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kids had fun with the games while we waited for food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's affordable and will be back! read more

This place is amazing I think it's better than colony the pizza tastes amazing and it's crispy I don't even like thin crust!!!! I definitely recommend this place. The staff is very nice and accommodating. And they want nothing more than to make you happy. I'll be definitely coming back here. The way they serve beers is something else read more

Excellent food, excellent service. Unique concept for pouring your own beer in which you wear a wristband that counts exactly how much you pour and charges you by the ounce. I will definitely be coming back to this place! read more

First the Pizza: they are 12 inches which is enough for two people unless they are big eaters or very hungry. It's thin crust, we had 1 cheese and 1 pepperoni and we thought it was very good...better than we expected and very reasonably priced. We had Bbq wings as well and it's a big meaty wing! Some of the best wings around. The Beer: pour your own is a new concept to me. I like it! You pay by the ounce and have a wristband with a sensor in it to activate the tap. The benefit is you can get as little or as much of any beer you want. No longer do you need a full 12 or 16 ounces of one beer. The prices per once ranged from 30 cents to about 55 cents for a higher alcohol beer. I wish they had less IPA's and more dark beers to choose from. There is also wine and a pre made cocktail by the ounce as well. Service: you order your food at the counter, get your wristband for beer and seat yourself get your food at the counter and bus your own tables. The staff was very friendly and informative. I will definitely be back and recommend it to anyone that does not mind the self serve concept and enjoys thin crust Pizza read more