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    Char

    4.4 (97 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Justin C.

    The pizza game is strong here in Philly and that's coming from a native New Yorker. Pizza is in my blood and I take my pizza very seriously. Char has got some serious charm to it with its almost fancy but laidback industrial chic feel to it. The details in the space and the food, add an attentive and friendly staff to bring it all together, make for a solid dining experience. The carby discs of flavor truly shine from their quality sourced ingredients. The crust is light but chewy with a great char and crisp to it, maybe a touch too chewy as your jaw can start to hurt a bit towards the end of the pie. A few minor tweaks that I thought would make the pies be exceptional but fell a little short in some areas if i'm going to be super critical. It's still a solid 8.1 in my books, with a few things I would've liked some more attention to would've brought this up to a 8.5 but by no means is this a slouch. It's great pizza nonetheless and i'd happily come back. Overall I was happy with it despite my lack of enthusiasm but don't get me wrong, it was still delicious. Quality ingredients and better than your average pizzeria, it'll fulfill your pizza craving for sure. Stay fat mother suckers

    Sharika M.

    Fun Guy 5/5 - creme fraiche, cheese, mushrooms, caramelized onions, garlic, chives I love the slivers of garlic and the abundance of mushrooms on the pie. All American Cheese Pie 5/5 - tomato, basil, gouda riserva and other cheeses Cannot go wrong with this! The dough is thin and crispy. We did take out/pick up. Upon walking in, two individuals acknowledged me to help. We would love to sit down and eat, the space is dark and industrial like. I went around 6:30pm pn a Sunday and there seemed to be a few seats available. There's this false notion online that it is impossible to grab a seat. It's next to a Reanimator Coffee shop I didn't know existed. The menu is simple. The pizza pies themselves are pretty small, 12 inches in diameter.

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    Deforio B.

    Char has been on my list of places to go since I saw it on the news. They open at 4pm, so I made reservations. Glad I did, because it was packed by 4:30. Our server was exceptional. I don't know his name, but he was African American and had the best personality. The place was dimly lit, I wished the lights were turned up a bit more. It was almost too dark for my liking. I want to be able to see my food. At any rate, here's what I ordered: First up, was the Pepperoni with tomato, cheese, and hot honey. It was not too cheesy or too much tomato sauce. The hot honey added a nice flavor and spice. The heat level, to me, could have been hotter, but it was still good. 3/5 The second pie I tried was the FUN GUY with caramelized onions, creame fraiche, roasted mushrooms, garlic, and chives. I added hot honey for $1.00. This pizza's stand out was the caramelized onions. They had a nice texture and taste that blended very well with the cheese. 5/5 The third and final pie for the evening was the Vodka Sauce with cheese, garlic, and black pepper. This was my favorite of the three. It was creamy, but it didn't wet the crust or make it soggy. The taste was top tier and a nice pairing. 5/5 All of the pizzas were crispy all the way up to the crust. They were cut into perfectly sized slices - which made it easy to eat. So y'all know I needed to try the dessert. I just picked based on the names I liked. I decided to go with the Chocolate Cream Pie with Chantilly cream and an Oreo bottom. It was not as sweet as I thought it would be. It's a chocolate lover's dessert. It was too much chocolate for me (I know, I know, but I already told y'all I just picked ones by the names I liked). 3/5 The next dessert I tried is the one I HIGHLY recommend and that is the Baked Alaska. This was soft serve chocolate, crushed hazelnuts, with a chocolate chip blondie at the bottom and toasted Meringue on top. This was soooo good. Everyone needs to get this! 5/5 Char is worth the visit. Just make sure you pack your patience because parking is tough. Til we eat again...

    Kale Caesar had lots of parm and a hint of lemon.
    Melissa R.

    We've been wanting to try Char since learning that the owner opened a restaurant in the city. Apparently, he got his start using a mobile pizza oven in our hometown. We were also thrilled that the restaurant is BYOB and takes reservations. Char is in what was once an industrial space that has been split in two. One side is the restaurant and the other a coffee shop that was closed when we were there at 7 p.m. We started with the meatballs (there were 3 so enough for each of us). We loved the taste and interesting texture. There were bigger pieces of onion which we liked and almost a crunchiness to the texture. Maybe from the breadcrumbs? The kale Caesar salad was covered in Parmesan cheese and had a refreshing hint of lemon. As for the pizzas, they were all delicious! Because there were 3 of us, we shared 3 different ones, the pepperoni, the Fun Guy, and the vodka sauce. My favorite of the 3 was the pepperoni with the combination of sweet and savory from the hot honey drizzled over the crispy pepperoni slices. The vodka sauce was equally fabulous, and the Fun Guy with the caramelized onions and the variety of mushrooms was also a winner especially for those of us who love mushrooms. Finally, a mushroom pizza with plenty of mushrooms! Each pizza had a thin, crispy crust, a result of being baked in the wood oven. Overall, we loved Char and wish the owner much success. He even delivered one of our pizzas to our table which was nice. Be aware the parking situation isn't great and that you may have to walk several blocks.

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    Kam C.

    Pizzas are so good!! Not too doughy, perfect cheese to sauce ratio, and the crust isn't overly bubbly or burnt but still crispy. We got the pepperoni and the fun guy with a side of dipping ricotta which I highly recommend. Pizzas came out fast and the restaurant is so much bigger than I expected! Only complaint is the pizzas are a bit expensive for the size, definitely recommend getting two pizzas for two people.

    Tomato pie slice
    Mark F.

    Was so incredibly good. Meatballs were truly one of the top 5 best I've ever had. Tomato pie slice was a nice surprise. Pizzas were terrific elevated pizza. Dough was so light and crisp. Will go again when back in town.

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    Craig H.

    Amazing. Perfect crust, fresh ingredients all the flavors go together nicely. This is a special limited time pie. Can't wait to try again. Getting one to go

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    Timothy F.

    The pizza and kale Caesar were phenomenal, I'd recommend getting whipped ricotta crust dip. 10/100. The service and ambience were also amazing too. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is the pizza is small for the price. If you're eating for 2 you will need to at least order 2 pizzas or an appetizer or you will be leaving hungry. For a $22 pizza it should be bigger in my opinion! I will be back :)

    Janet C.

    Limited menu but the pizzas were delicious! We had the pepperoni and fun guy pizzas, as well as the meatballs and winter salad. It is a spacious spot with a warehouse feel to it. Service was attentive. Would definitely recommend!

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    Grace H.

    Decent food, but the service unfortunately left much to be desired. I came here on a Friday evening, which I understand is a busy time, but the wait time to get our food was insane. I came with 3 others and ordered 2 pizzas: pepperoni and Margherita. We waited patiently for our pizza to come, but 45 minutes passed and we were wondering if the kitchen had somehow forgotten our order. We asked a server, and when he checked on it he said it would be another 15 minutes. Based on what we could see, the kitchen seemed to only be baking one pizza at a time. One hour later, we finally got our pizzas. The pizza had a nice flavor and had a nice crispy crust. Overall, I think the pizzas were decent, albeit on the small side. We only ordered 2 with the intention of ordering another one if we were still hungry, but given the wait time for the first round, we didn't want to waste more time. We even asked a waiter what the wait time would be to get another pizza in case the first round was an unfortunate mishap where our order got lost, but he told us it would be another hour. I feel like such a popular restaurant that serves pizza should not only have such a long wait time. Char has good pizza, but the kitchen logistics need some rethinking. At the very least, staff should have warned us about the wait when we're getting our table. The pizzas were pretty good, but I don't think they were worth the wait.

    Michael C.

    Good Za and cozy atmosphere. Got the Vodka and the All American. Vodka was okay, All American was very good. Meatballs were very cold by the time they got to our table. Pizzas are on the smaller side, closer to personal pizza sizes. Crust dips were pretty good. Overall, decent spot if you're in the neighborhood and want some pizza!

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    Rachel K.

    Char has been on my list of places to try for a while now. I attempted to walk in for dinner one day but learned that you definitely need a reservation here. Anyway after two weeks of waiting I finally made it in. It's a small restaurant and isn't good for big groups. Also kinda loud because of the open space. We ordered the kale Caesar, marinara pizza, fun guy pizza, ricotta crust dip, and some soft serve for dessert. The marinara was great. Super thin crispy crust with delicious tomato sauce topped with thinly sliced garlic and basil. This paired really well with the ricotta dip and I'd 100% recommend getting it. It made the pizza even better. The dip was sweet which I didn't expect and added a nice contrast to the savory pizza. The fun guy was also good and had a very strong mushroom flavor as you can imagine. I noticed a few different types of shrooms on the za. This pizza was about equally as tasty as the marinara. Kale Caesar was also great. Very well dressed with plenty of cheese. I'd also recommend the soft serve. The brown butter orange swirl was delicious- orange flavor was subtle. I'd rate this place a 4.5. Kinda pricey but I think worth it. Food took a while to come out tho. Friday night was very busy.

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    Chris G.

    Char absolutely nailed it. The pepperoni and vodka pizzas were next level, a perfectly crisp crust with just the right crunch and that signature char that makes every bite addictive. Amazing music, dim lighting, and a great vibe to match the food. Easily one of the best pizza spots in Philly.

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    Really good pizza. Really nice owner. Really cool spot. Highly recommend if you want to eat some great food.

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    One of the best pies in the city! Neopolitan style charred crust, great options on toppings.

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    Best made to order pizza in the city. Fresh dough, fresh everything. Great spacious vibe on the inside.

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