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    Apizza Scholls

    4.2 (1.9k reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:45 PM
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Diablo Blanco from my previous visit in 2018
    Albert T.

    Apizza Scholls, one of my favorite pizza places back in the 2010s when I traveled to Portland regularly for work. I haven't been back in over 7 years at this point, and have eaten a ton more pizza. Could it still be my favorite pizza in Portland? We walked in a little after 6PM for a Sunday dinner and the place had a huge line of people waiting for seats. We were told for earliest bar seating for two, it would take at least 30 minutes. Luckily, it didn't take nearly as long and we were seated only 15 minutes later and the pizza was at our table 20 minutes after that. Americiana ($29) - Now this is a pizza. It's an 18 inch extra large monstrosity with a seriously impressive crust. That bubbling texture, that crispy edge, that flavor in the long 24 hour cold ferment dough. Seriously, just look at that char and puff in my photos. It's genuinely impressive stuff. And then lifting the first slice up - what!? The toppings all stay completely glued on and somehow the crust remains almost like a wooden plank, holding the piece up to a remarkably non-floppy degree. It's that perfect crisp throughout. The cornicione, especially, has that requisite char, is chewy on the inside, yet light and airy. The crust stays crisp throughout the meal - my third slice was every bit as crisp as my first. Man, that's a really great crust. The toppings are there to enhance, but not overwhelm the crust. Everything is remarkably even in distribution, with most items being thinly shaved. The bacon, for example is almost paper thin. Instead of being crumbled or cut into smaller pieces, they are entire strips, laid on top radiating out in a starburst pattern. The bacon is smoky and very peppery, with a flavor almost reminiscent of barbecue sauce with a slight sweetness. It's surprisingly not crisp at all, instead being very tender. The red onion, entire circles, are thin as well, enough to cook through, removing the pungency, but retaining some texture. They don't add too much tomato sauce at all - in fact, I'm not sure I would even characterize it as sauce! It's instead more like crushed tomatoes, thick, fresh and very bright. It has a perfectly balanced sweetness and acidity. There's minced garlic, spread on the pie in various clusters, giving every couple of bites a garlicky punch. Finally the cheese. Again, it's not included in a large amount at all. In fact, I'd venture a guess that many a pizza fanatic would consider the pizza to be under cheesed! But for what Apizza Scholls is aiming for - a crusty pie with perfectly balanced toppings - the amount is more than appropriate. And to keep that crusty crisp, the cheese is actually the base layer of the pie, allowing the fatty qualities to act as a hydrophobic barrier against any moisture intrusion from above. What great construction! (5/5) This pizza is not for people who want gobs and gobs of toppings; in fact, it will feel skimpy - there's perhaps 1/2 the amount of cheese typically found in a NY slice. It might require more slices than usual to reach a similar level of fullness. That's just how it is. Apizza Scholls has crafted the perfect topping balance to leave an amazing crust. It's an absolute piece of art that I enjoyed immensely. I thought I had run into my pizza of the year back in January in Nashville, but this pizza I ate at Apizza Scholls is making me doubt my selection. Would I visit again? Absolutely. Would I recommend it to everyone left and right for a Portland recipe pizza*? No doubt. They serve some really top tier pizza here. PS: Get here early! By the time we left around 7:20, they were starting to run out of pizza dough! Bathrooms - Single unisex room. *Note: This is not NY style, nor New Haven Style. It's its own thing.

    Kenny C.

    There's something about this stretch of Hawthorne that doesn't try too hard and that's exactly why it works. Between the literary maze of Powell's Books, the hum of Baghdad Theater and Pub, and the scatter of oddball shops and late-afternoon wanderers, you get this feeling like time slows down just enough to let you breathe it in. It's a neighborhood with a pulse slightly offbeat, unapologetically itself. So I came back to Pizza A Shoals with a mission. Not just for pizza but for truth. I'd heard the stories. The long waits. The "hour and a half for a pie" folklore that either scares you off or pulls you in deeper, depending on what kind of person you are. Here's the thing they told me 30 minutes. I got it in 23. That's not just good it's tight. Efficient. Respectful of your time without sacrificing whatever magic they're working behind that counter. And in those 23 minutes? That's a full Hawthorne experience. A quick coffee, a slow stroll, maybe a detour into a shop you didn't plan on entering. Spring in the air, people out living instead of rushing. It's the kind of wait that doesn't feel like waiting at all. Step inside and it hits you this place has character. Not manufactured charm, but the real kind. Cozy booths, warm lighting, a room that feels lived-in. Like it's been quietly doing its thing long before anyone started talking about it online. And then there's the pizza. This is the main event. No gimmicks. No over-explanation. Just a pie that shows up and reminds you why you came in the first place. Balanced, deliberate, unapologetically good. The kind of pizza that doesn't need hype it earns it. So yeah, consider this a return visit with a verdict: whatever you heard about the wait? Maybe true once. Maybe exaggerated. But right now, they're dialed in. And if you play it right, that short wait turns into part of the experience not a flaw, but a feature. And in a neighborhood like this, that's exactly how it should be.

    The Paulie Gee
    BJ D.

    For 20+ years, this place has been one of Portland's absolute best pizza places. You know a place is special when it has a line for opening everyday for 2 decades. Don't let the wait time scare you away. This is one of the few places in Portland worth waiting for. It should be a must try for every Portlander.

    Half New York White Pie + half Apizza Margherita Jalapeno Ranch + regular Ranch
    Sarah C.

    Apizza Scholls was one of our first stops when we moved to Portland years ago. More recently, we ordered a takeout pizza. They do one size: 18". Prices range from $20-33. I recommend asking for double-cut slices. We got half New York White Pie and half Margherita, as trying to avoid pork limits the options. They don't allow substitutions but you can do a full build-your-own. You can call in to place an order as early as one hour before open. If you get the voicemail, hang up and call back. I had to try a few times. We set a fifteen minute pickup window (5:45-6). They were super busy and we didn't leave with the pizza until about 30 minutes after that (~6:30). They do a long-fermented crust and call it a New Haven style. The crust is kinda chewy. It's good pizza! Worth visiting at least once, but most times I'll opt for a less-busy spot when I'm looking for a regular go-to.

    This is the best I could do -- it was crowded
    Andrew C.

    This last visit solidified my belief in Apizza Scholls as one of the top 3 pizzerias in PDX. On a crowded Friday night, we went to go pick up our pie (they give you a 30-minute window and somehow it works), and despite having to navigate around all the bodies waiting for a table, the process was surprisingly smooth and efficient. Our Margherita pie was served with a smile --- and once we got it home and dug in, it lived up to the hype. A subtle crisp on the bottom of the slice, with bigger pillows of crispy char on the crust, and the sauce was just right --- not too sweet and not too tangy. A nice garlic pop, too. Very nice. It's a warm, pleasant, rustic-y atmosphere with cool wooden booths on one side and low tables on the other, but it can get noisy on weekends. Good taps and super cool folks doing hard work here.

    Pinot Noir
    Rashi T.

    Alright , alright ,Alright ! I have finally tried Apizza Scholls just to find out what's the hype about and I kinda get it and Kinda dont. What I liked - The service is fantastic - fast, sweet and very accommodating .Pizza is great ,light crust and amazing toppings and despite opting for a rich flavor I didn't find them greasy or oily . The option to customize is awesome ,it lets you taste more of the menu and is easy to share. What can be better - Not to be picky but the lighting is a turn-off pun intended . Its slightly dark in there and brings the vibe down . Also , there could be a few more beverages added to the menu - after all ,this is a much sought after spot in the city and could do with a little more than 5 reds on the menu. Pricing is good and its easy to find street parking . On my list for must return spots .

    Felipe E.

    We were visiting Portland and wanted to try this pizza shop. We saw on their website that they closed at 9pm by sat the last diners at 8:45pm. So, we rushed over to make it in by 8:30pm. But when we get there the employee says it's take out only. We told him that we rushed over because we saw the last seating at 8:45p. He just casually said "oh yeah well it's slow we're calling it early." Definetly unprofessional, a company should stick to the hours posted especially for someone so popular. What's an extra 15mins gonna do? He did offer to seat us but it just felt weird and forced. Anyways, we ordered a pie to go. Thankfully the pie was delicious so compliments to the chef. Maybe just a bad one off experience.

    1/2 Paulie Gee, 1/2 Sausage, Pepperoni, & Mushrooms
    Sylvia N.

    My brother and I came on a Tuesday evening, and we were seated immediately at the bar. Otherwise, it would have been a 20 minute wait at a table. This place seems like it can be busy! We ordered 1/2 Paulie Gee and 1/2 Sausage, Pepperoni, & Mushroom. Highly recommend the Paulie Gee! The basil is such an icing on top of the hot honey. It's not spicy and was incredibly delicious. The sausage, pepperoni, & mushroom is a safe option. The pizza crust is crispy and chewy. Service is attentive and quick! Highly recommend!

    Pepperoni and Apizza Margherita was delicious.
    Terrance S.

    This place has become one of my favorite pizza joints in the city. Cheese is perfect, toppings delicious, and crust brings it home for the win. Staff is always welcoming, vibes are good, and food is incredible. Don't miss out.

    Half Amatriciana and half Bacon Bianca
    Katrina D.

    It was busy on a Sunday night and had to wait a few minutes to be seated. There are two different seating areas and both aren't the biggest but a fair amount of space. Pizza came out hot!! Ended up burning roof of my mouth and didn't notice til after. It wasn't the worst but definitely gotta be careful. Have to say they are pretty big pizzas! Makes sense for the price though. Got half/half with Amatriciana and Bacon Bianca. Both were pretty good. Amatriciana has sauce and Bacon Bianca has no sauce but didn't notice much difference in the two.

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    Charlene S.

    One of the best pizza places in like, the US. Seriously good pies. Thin crust and well worth the money or like that you might encounter. Luckily, we didn't wait in a line (Sunday around 7pm). It was an interesting set- up: you go through one door, they tell you if they have a table, and then they send you through the other door that says "check in next door". It's a bit backwards, but it works. Go to their website and check out the directions (listed below from my Teri leg memory): - phone orders start at 4pm and go till... they run out? - restaurant opens at 5pm and closes at... 9pm? Or whenever they sell out? I think? Vegetarian review: - you can split a pizza 1/2 one and 1/2 the other. They just charge for the higher cost one. - margherita pizza: so good. One of the best I've had. There's nothing different about the ingredients, but their think crust is perfectly crisp and chewy, the sauce is not too acidic or too sweet, and the cheese and basil are great. - NY red: also good, but the margherita was better. This is a version of the New York pie (usually does not have sauce). Service was good. Food came out pretty quickly. Parking: usually a block or two away.

    Austin W.

    My wife and I stopped by Apizza Scholls on our road-trip through the Pacific Northwest because we our friends had highly recommend Apizza Scholls as their favorite pizza place -- EVER. After trying out their pizza last night, I'll have to agree -- the pizza here is easily some of the best I've ever had. We placed our order at 4:30 p.m. for a 6:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. pick-up. Even though they open at 5:00 p.m., phone line opens at 4:00 p.m. so you can call ahead to schedule a pick-up order. I'm so glad we ended up doing this because when we showed up during our pick-up window, there was a line out the door spilling down the sidewalk, and we overheard the host say the wait times were upwards of 45 minutes. Moving on to the pizza themselves, I love that there's an option to create your own half-and-half pie. We got a whole pie split into the New York White Pie and the Pig & Pineapple. Regardless of what flavor you pick, the crust here is the real star. The crust is thin, crunchy, foldable, and has just the right amount of chewiness to it. The outer edges remind me of sourdough bread in its texture. Even if you're a person that doesn't typically eat the crust on their pizza, you'll definitely want to give the crust here a chance because it will blow you away. For $40+ a pizza, it's not exactly a cheap eat, but I can confidently assure you you're paying for quality. If you ever have the opportunity to stop by this area of town, I cannot recommend Apizza Scholls enough.

    Jonathan L.

    Definitely a place you have to line up for before they open or else you won't be getting a dine in spot. We were towards the end of the line but got the last counter seats. For me, Apizza Scholls is better than Ken's Artisan Pizza. The crust was chewy, flavor and had a great char. The two pizzas we got were incredible and I will definitely be coming back. However, I do have to say I witnessed an unfortunate event where a staff member named Lisa was extremely rude and impatient with a couple who did not speak English. I understand that it was opening time and this place is very busy, but the couple was trying to use Google Translate and the staff member was just angrily yelling at them in English which they clearly did not speak. The couple was just confused and was not yelling back at all - in fact they were mostly quiet while Lisa was yelling. And then when other English speaking customers came by she turned into a happy jolly person. This incident occurred a few months ago but I still remember the events like it was yesterday. The other staff members were nice and attentive.

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    Ask the Community - Apizza Scholls

    Do they still take reservations for larger parties?

    Nope

    Last time I came here, reservations were required. Is that not the case anymore?

    We went on a weekend in May and did not need reservations.

    When did this place open originally? I remember eating here when I was 6 or 7

    January of 2005 in Portland....January 2004 in Scholls, OR

    Do they sell their dough?

    No.

    Is there a private party room?

    Nope

    How much is one pizza there?

    http://www.apizzascholls.com/Menus/ Here's there menu. A Margherita pie is $22, looks like $26 is… 

    Do they sell by the slice?

    No unfortunately they do not.

    I see reservations can be made but there is no availability for tonight? I thought it was walk in only?

    walk in only. i think thats an issue with yelp.

    Are your pizza crusts made with soybean oil?

    No...Flour, water, yeast & salt

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    Came to this restaurant during our last trip to Portland and we had a great time. Rustic mix with…read moremodern decor. Inside was bright and inviting. We Went right before dinner rush, the restaurant was fairly empty. We were greeted and seated right away. Sat by the window. Nice street view to people watch. Service was very friendly and attentive. We ordered 2 pizzas, appetizers, cocktails, tea and dessert. Everything was good. Food came out fast and Pizza tasted yummy. However, both my husband and I had discomfort in stomach that night after returned back to hotel. Given that was the only place we ate that afternoon, cannot help, we can only assume there were something wrong with the food we ate here... but not 100% certain. Luckily we did not get too sick, so we just brushed it off. We walked to the restaurant, so did not pay much attention to the parking situation, but looks like there were street parkings only. Prices were not bad, and loved how creative some of the cocktails they have. Do recommend.

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    3.9(803 reviews)
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    Portland is a tough place for pizzerias since the variety & quality is so good throughout the city…read more But for 25+ (35?) years, this little slice-or-whole-pie place in NW 23rd has churned out the tied-for-best pizza in the city. It's true NY style, thin enough to fold if you're walking, the perfect amount of oily, with only the freshest of mozzarella. Slices are available at the counter (and a few stools if you're just having a quick lunch) all day. For a whole pie, call ahead to schedule (503-22-SLICE has been their number since I moved here decades ago) and they'll give you a time generally 20-35 minutes in the future depending on how busy they are. Staff are just like NYC: no suck-up, extra sarcasm, and if you stand at the register for 5+ minutes fumbling with your wallet, they might make a snide comment. But it's endearing grouchy, not really mean, and it adds to the "flavor" of the whole place. Parking in NW 23 is usually very hard. Being a friend to run in while you drive around the block, then enjoy how your car smells HEAVENLY on the way home!

    We used to stop here for a slice when we were in this neighborhood shopping in Portland. It was…read moregreat, go in, select a slice, then walk out with a hot piece of pizza. We hadn't stopped in years, but we were in the neighborhood and hungry, so we stopped. I walked in and was asked if it was for "here, or to go". Since we were going to be sitting at a table outside, I said we were sitting out there and didn't know what that was considered. The guy on the other side of the counter said something like, "You think the city puts those tables there and keeps them clean?" and some other rude remarks. Maybe they are trying to be New Yorkers and play the part? I don't know, I was jut put off by it. I waited for them to heat up the slices and then went outside to eat with my wife. The pizza was just "ok" and nothing like I remember. Between the attitude and the quality of food, we will not be returning.

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    4.4(367 reviews)
    4.4 miNorthwest, Alphabet District
    $$

    Life of pie is one of my favorite happy hours as it is 7 days a week from 11:00 to 6:00 p.m…read more everyday. $9 for a dine-in margarita pizza. They also have an assortment craft beers and an extensive pizza menu. Outdoor seating when the weather is nice and heat lamps in case it's a little cool.

    My wife and I used to live down the street from this place for four years, so we've had many…read moreexperiences here. They charge a premium, but the food is consistently hit or miss. For example, when the Arugula Salad is made well, it is fantastic. However we have had repeated experiences where the greens are not fresh, or the dressing is forgotten, or there is no cheese. We have had repeated issues specifically with takeout orders, over many years. Additionally, if you dine-in, there is an entire bottle of oil on the table that you are encouraged to use on your pizza. It is delicious, and really completes the pizza flavor profile! They used to automatically include two small containers of oil per pizza if you ordered to-go. Current policy appears to be to not include any oil with the pizza (unless explicitly asked) and to only provide a maximum of two oils (even if multiple pizzas are ordered). I don't know if there is an oil shortage or what, but this is silly for a place that charges so much for their pizza. Life of Pie is a typical Portland restaurant that expects you to tip before you receive your food (and also expects you to bus your own table). To me, this expectation alongside with the inconsistency of the food for the price, is disappointing, and does not encourage people to go out of their way to return. When the food is good it is a solid place, however I would expect much more consistency for the price they command.

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    3.6(973 reviews)
    3.4 miDowntown
    $$

    Solid place to get a satisfying cheap eat. My girlfriend…read morethought the pepperoni pizza was too greasy so maybe not the best place for ppl with sensitive tummies. We came in for the smell of pizza and we're not disappointed. We were greeted by a window with 6-8 different pizza types and two vegan options. I really liked how they had slice options for about $6 and half slice options for about $3. Really accessible for ppl with less than $5 and great to try something you're unsure of. I got a slice and salad combo for $11 that I really enjoyed. There was a lot salad that took up half the plate and I enjoyed the balsamic. The quality of the produce was 10/10. I got a piece with pesto cheese and balsamic. It was 4/5. My other friend really enjoyed the pepperoni. They have a soda fountain of all the jones sodas if that's ur thing. All the staff were really cool and stylish. Wouldn't go out of my way to come back but a solid place to return to if I'm nearby and want something reliable.

    The great thing about this place is that it's right next to Powell's books so you can grab a slice…read moreand walk around. I was hoping they would have a vegetarian option, but I didn't really see one yesterday I think the space is cute and fun and super Portland vibes. I got a slice of cheese and it was delicious. My test for a slice of cheese is usually when the crust holds up straight. This one didn't do that. I think the soda machine was broken, but the customer service wasn't too bad and the prices were about five dollars for a cheese slice I think I would go back. I think it just needs a little bit more excitement in there. Also felt a little bit musky

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