The cheese pizza was fine, but the Fun Guy pizza was excellent, and that's coming from a non mushroom lover!! The baked Alaska was outstanding...super tasty soft serve. Pretty large space, noisy but in a good way, and service was fast. read more

I came to this same location about a year ago when it was EEVA. I loved absolutely loved the pizza there so I had high expectations. CHAR did not disappoint. My friend and I came here spontaneously after watching a reel of it on Instagram. The wood-fired pizza and cheese pull sold us. We came here during a snow storm and I can tell you, we absolutely had no regrets. CHAR is just starting up so they are currently using paper plates/utensils and you grab your own water. I actually really liked the laid back/casual aspect of this place. It seemed like the owner was just having a bunch of friends over for dinner. He was working by the pizza oven and chatting with people sitting at the bar. We ordered the Fun guy pizza and ahhhh I think about this pizza on a daily basis. The flavors were well balanced and the ingredients are high-quality. I need to come back and try more of his pizzas!!! CHAR - keep it up!!! One of the best in the city. read more

Char - Fun guy pizza - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Ordered two pizzas and somehow they still couldn't manage to serve them together. We waited 30 minutes for the second one, and when it arrived it was burnt. If a restaurant can't handle basic service like this, it shouldn't be open. read more

I feel like the only thing I need to tell you is to come here and eat your crust. I'm a serial crust non-eater and here I slammed a whole pie. It was earlier on a Friday that I showed up with my partner. It was his birthday weekend and I wanted to start off with something special and boy did I happen to choose correctly. We walked in and sat at the counter, and grabbed some water and napkins. We ordered our pies and began chitchatting with the person next to us and the folks behind the counter. What a lovely group of people, and let me tell ya the views from the counter are worth fighting over After some great chat and some funny jokes our pies came out and they were GORGEOUS. Perfectly browned, bubbly, cheesy, fatty, and they tasted as incredible as they looked. The flavors were so well balanced on the special drunken shroom, and the pepperoni is now my new favorite pepperoni. We were offered a slice of tomato pie and I did say I liked anchovies and ended up with some on top. We closed dinner with the pistachio and sweet cream swirl. All in all: come sit at the counter, order the special, make friends, feel special, even if the day isn't that special. This place and these folks will make you feel special. read more

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- Hot Honey Vodka Pizza: Vodka sauce was great with some added heat to it, Also loved the crust dipping sauces for the pizza! Great touch - Meatballs we were blown away by, normally I wouldn't order meatballs as an app, but these were so flavorful and with the added ricotta I could have eaten 10 of these! - Chocolate Pie Not too sweet ( A good thing) But there was a touch of salt to the Oreo crust which was a great balance! Recommend getting the full 3 course experience! read more

I had low expectations- I mean, does Philly really need another pizza place? And there was just so much hype around this place- and lines... but when they opened up reservations I took the fam on a Saturday night and WOW- this place is really good. We started with bright lemony kale Caesar (every bite perfection), warm olives, and the most delicious homemade focaccia with whipped ricotta - a few slices of that alone could've been a perfect dinner. Then we moved on to the Fun Guy and the pepperoni with hot honey on the side- excellent crust, lovely toppings, just really solid piece at a fair price for it. Suddenly the chef appeared for a nice chat and then, whoa, a complementary square pie appeared- and damn that was out of sight!! We finished with gorgeous twisted soft serves (cinnamon and vanilla) and grinned at the reasonable bill (I wish they'd stay BYOB), felt the warmth of the lovely high ceilinged dining room - and stepped out into the November night. Thrilled to find a great new jawn 10 min walk from home. Yay!!! read more

I had his pizza when he was just a tent and I love this guy and his pizza. He took over EEVA- which I miss dearly but it went to the right guy. Support the hell out of him, the vibes are unreal, and he'll always take care of you! read more

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As far as upscale pizza restaurants go, this wins. A simple but effective menu and great ambiance to go along with. Deserts are also a must get. If you like pizza and are within a 50 mile radius, go to Char! read more

This could be one of the best pizzas in town. They take a while to make but it is well worth the perfection. Certainly had big shoes to fill with how good evo was and though the scale of the menu is maybe a bit smaller they are doing a magnificent job. Also love that byob read more

Mixed vibes in house due To lack of staff but we got Take-out food- it's good* * waited for an hour in the chaotic dining room for a to-go order but the kale Caesar is the best I've ever had. Margarita pizza is great. Hire more people!!! read more

We had a wonderful time at Char! Go for the pizzas and dessert, skip the apps. We had a vodka pizza with ricotta and their drunken mushroom pizza special. UNREAL. Don't be fooled. They kind of look like neopolitan (which I hate) but they're not that at all. Super crispy and flavorful. We got all three dips too which was something different and cool. The service is a bit slow but that's ok. I feel like it's almost intentional as they want you to enjoy the great vibe there. Most pizza spots are super fast which I think takes away from the experience. But at Char, you could enjoy your wine, take in the scene and not feel like you're eating as fast as going through a drive thru. All the staff were very nice and accommodating. The owner was awesome too. We will be back! read more

Char is a great BYO. Pizzas come out hot and crispy. Flavors are on point. They are a little small for the price but being BYO keeps the cost down. If I can give one recommendation- get the crust dips. read more

This is the perfect spot for a casual hang, first date, or to catch up with the homies. Who doesn't love a byob!? The meatballs are an absolute must. They're huge but light and packed with flavor. Obviously you have to try multiple pies and they're all 10/10. The team at Char is friendly and welcoming. So pumped to go back read more

Char - This is my idiot best friend and two banger pizzas. The clam jam & margherita were both chefs (Viraj) kiss! - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This dude is making the best pizza in Philly. And the kale Caesar is a must. Must go spot

New spot on Master St. serving amazing pizzas! Honestly I am so impressed. They are not "officially" open but you can do takeout. I recommend you call or order through toast (when it works), otherwise it's like 45 min wait. They are getting settled so be patient. I cannot wait to go back. My pizza was soooooo amazing. Check their IG for updates. read more

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This has become one of our favorite pizza restaurants. The crust is amazing. We love the kale salad and it's a byob! Only issue can be finding parking nearby. read more

I went to dine in and got the kale salad as well as the Fun Guy pizza. The kale itself was very fresh which I appreciate. The bread crumbs were good. But it would have been nice with maybe some thin sliced red onions or something added to it (other than heaps of cheese, which was not necessary in that amount). Dressing was good. The Fun Guy pizza was pretty good, no complaints other than maybe a tad too salty. My friend got the pepperoni with hot honey. I do think it was very meh but I say that being a vegetarian and having to remove the pepperoni so that opinion really doesn't count. I sharing it anyway I love that it's BYO! The bathroom was also pretty clean and I think it's nice that they stocked it with tampons. That all said - it was pretty unexpectedly pricey for the size of the pizza. But the quality is pretty good so...I suppose I can understand. read more

I've had a lot of pizza in my life, and Char easily has some of the best pizza I've ever had. The sauce is incredible, and the flavor is outstanding. The owner, Viraj, is also a great time to talk to talk to. The place is warm and welcoming, and BYOB! I highly recommend any pizza lover to try this out, you will definitely not regret it. Char, keep doing what you're doing!! read more

Service is amazing! I lost my purse (probably in the uber RIP) and I had the owner and three waiters ask me about it and search the premises themselves. Everyone was so kind and the food was fantastic. Great ambiance for a night out with friends. Can't wait to return. read more

Awesome vibe and atmosphere. We ordered the meatballs (maybe some of the best I've had) and 2 pizzas. The vodka pie and the Fun guy (mushrooms, carmelized onions) - to die for!! Piping hot, fresh ingredients, crispy delicious crust - can't wait to return. We finished with the brown butter soft serve which was amazing! read more

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Your taste buds will thank you for taking the journey to this amazing place with a lively and Comfortable atmosphere all the while eating some creatively perfected and delicious pizzas and finish with unique and delicious dessert options like the warm almond flour date pie drenched in caramel read more

Came here on a Sunday night around 730p- relatively busy but we were able to grab a table and helped within minutes. Kale Caesar was 7/10- I wish the kale was massaged more to help with the toughness of it.... I think it worked pretty well- it was perfectly creamy with lemon zest throughout each bite. We got the vodka pizza (added pepperoni) and the fun guy pizza. Both were perfectly cooked with crispy air pockets throughout and a charred crust. We finished it with the mango and Thai tea twist soft serve which was underwhelming but something I've never tried before- the shredded toasted coconut on top took it to the next level. Overall this place was an enjoyable experience and we will definitely be back. read more

I walked past Char to find out it was owned by a friend of my family, so I knew I had to try. After walking in, I was greeted warmly by Viraj, the owner, who is incredibly personable and is doing a great job at opening his first pizza joint. The food was incredible - it's up there on my top pizza of all time. I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

This place is brand spanking new, so make sure to get there before they blow up. You can tell this is going to become a huge hit because the pizza is seriously amazing and the owner/pizza maker has a real passion for what he does. After Reanimator closes for the day, these guys are whipping up fresh and delicious thin crust pies from just one stone pizza oven. There's a bit of a wait because of this but it's so worth it. It would be cool if they had some small bites or apps to tide you over until the pizza comes, but I'm sure that stuff will be added as the menu becomes more fully fleshed out. We went on a Friday night and got the pepperoni (with hot honey, yum!) and the vodka pie and loved it all. We'll be back to see Viraj again soon! read more

Best new pizza spot in Fishtown/NoLibs area and maybe all over. I highly recommend stopping here. Great staff, owner makes the pies himself and very friendly, you can sit at the counter for service and watch the magic happen. They also have soft serve ice cream from 1900- ICE- CREAM. read more

Char - CHAR PIZZA Soft serve- Mint/Oreo - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Got the vodka pepperoni this time and it was excellent. Really good soft serve as well !!! read more

Char - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The pizza here is incredible and the kale Caesar is out of this world. Add this to your "must" list and plan your visit... right now. Like, right this instant. (Pro tip: I always try to hit this spot on a Wednesday so that it is naturally less busy - I've never had to wait too long for a table/our food) read more

Actually the best vibe in Philadelphia with the best pizza and meatball I have ever had. BYOB and everyone is so nice.

Pizza was good but the service was SO bad. It feels like if you're not an influencer or friends of theirs that you get terrible service. We wanted to order a second pie and dessert but they never came back and after 30 minutes we just gave up and left. Probably won't be back which sucks because they are right in our neighborhood. read more

I've been here twice now and the pizza is just phenomenal. I've now tried 4 pies: margarita, pepperoni, vodka sauce, and the new school tomato pie. The new school tomato pie in particular might be my new favorite pizza in the city. But the others are not far behind. And when you're done they have their own special soft serve flavors from 1-900? Talk about the ultimate cherry on top. read more

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We have been to Char many times. The food is awesome. Amazing pizza; however, as they have increased staff, the wait time for food has become too long. We waited close to an hour for 1 pizza. We almost walked out. It wasn't just us. Many tables waited for a long time. Doesn't it take about 5 minutes at most to make a wood fired pizza? They need some type of management to move things along. Hope they can work out this kink. Really a deterrent to us to return. read more

Char is the continuation of the Char Pop-ups from around Philadelphia from over the last few years. The food is terrific definitely don't sleep on the Fun Guy Pizza and the Vodka sauce on the Vokda Pie is not to be missed. Also, don't skip dessert with Cardamom infused Tiramisu or 1-900-Ice-Cream in either an Oreo, Matcha or a swirl. Is such a great way to end your meal. The Chef Viraj is a young chef full of ambition and is putting out some incredible food and trying to give you the same level of intimacy as he could give you in a pop-up or from his Brewery-Side Tent. Run don't walk. read more

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Honestly the pizza was some of the best pizza I had in Philly . And dessert was amazing read more

Char - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Do not walk here-run! You are greeted by a warm friendly staff who you can tell are aiming to give you a great dining experience. It is a low key vibe to go with the byob industrial atmosphere. Every piece of food is made from scratch and you can taste it. The focaccia with whipped ricotta is next level. My favorite pizza is the vodka one. The in-house made sauce should be jarred and sold by the gallon! It was hard to save room for dessert but we persevered. The chocolate pie topped with homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings will rock your world. Try the ice cream as well. A very unique gem in Philly. We will back! read more

Super delicious pizza and the staff is so inviting. Love this spot! Can't wait to keep coming back for menu specials. 100000% recommend the vodka pizza. read more

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I highly highly recommend! If you love a well done extra crispy delicious pizza RUN to Char. I sat at the bar and had a great conversation with who I believe was either the owner or head chef. Super nice and friendly. Amazing place to come with friends or a date. Char is a byob if you are looking to drink. read more

Went early thinking it might be busy. Ordered two pies and it took an extremely long time to get them. The pizza was just OK. Not bad, but not the best I've had in Philly. I hope they can make some improvements. I still think worth checking out to see if it's your cup of tea. At the very least, it's nice that it's BYOB. read more

We had such an amazing experience CHAR! Our daughter and her boyfriend frequent the place and we were in town for her birthday celebration. Even though it was very busy, we were treated as personal guests. The waitstaff was personable and the owner really treated us as if we came there every week. No one ever seemed rushed to get to the next table, in fact, the owner stopped and had a full conversation getting to know us. The food was amazing as well! We had the best kale salad ever, the meatballs, the fun guy pizza and the vodka sauce pizza. Evvverything was amazing, the kind of place where you know you'll be back! We hear the tomato pie is out of this world, but we were too full to attempt it. To top it off, the owner made our daughter a birthday desert and the staff joyfully sang happy birthday! An amazing place and one we will definitely remember! read more

I have never felt the need to leave a review before. I work in the service industry so I tend to be more understanding. The way they operate by ordering at the counter and then taking a seat makes sense on paper but it seems more than they can handle. After ordering and paying at the counter and leaving a tip for a salad, pizza and dessert which totaled $50. We waited patiently for an hour to finally be served our salad. Then an hour and 45 minutes rolls around and one table after being served multiple food items; another pizza gets walked up to them and the staff member talks to the table and after about a 5 minutes conversation with them he finally turns around and tells us the pizza he is holding is OURS. The food tasted fantastic but was not worth $50 for the size of a personal pie and an hour and 45 minute wait read more

They told me to eat it quickly, but I walked this pizza 20 minutes home, and it was still one of the best pies I've ever had. The size is perfect for one person if you're hungry (or just really love pizza). We got the Margherita and Pepperoni, and both were fantastic. They were still in that soft-opening stage when we stopped in, so a few things were still being figured out, but I'm really happy to see something new in the old Eeva spot--which I loved--and Char is already holding its own. I'm excited to see how they refine things as they settle in. read more