Best pizza in the Canada! Voted best plain cheese slice in all of North America (I think), and I could not agree more.

Location is take out only... For dining go to 30 Vine Street Don't make the same mistake as I did but if you want take out definitely you can get it I'm here read more

Grabbed some slices for takeout, took them out and warmed them up at home. Fantastic! Next time, I will eat them there.

Run, sprint, teleport--hell, even crawl if you have to--just get there for a slice of pizza that will absolutely wreck every other pizza experience you've ever had. I've eaten pizza across the globe, from the backstreets of Naples to the hyped-up joints of NYC, and let me tell you--Cowabungas is on another level. I literally DROVE AN HOUR just to have a slice, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. This is what NYC pizza claims to be but never actually delivers. That thin, crisp crust with the perfect char? Yeah, it's here. No floppy, soggy nonsense--just pure structure and bite. The sauce? Balanced like a damn symphony--not too acidic, not sickly sweet, just perfect. And that crust? A masterpiece--crispy on the outside, with just enough chew to keep you coming back for more. And let's talk toppings--because this place does not play. Unlike those corporate pizza chains that charge extra for Cup and Char pepperoni like it's some kind of luxury, Cowabungas gives it to you standard--as it should be everywhere. The fermented jalapeños? Unreal. My server told me the fermentation process mellows out the heat while keeping the flavor, and she was spot on. And then, just when you think it couldn't get better--a drizzle of hot honey comes in with that sweet-heat magic and ties everything together like a damn flavor explosion. I'm telling you--this is STELLAR pizza. If you're anywhere remotely close, make this an absolute must-stop. And don't forget--only the downtown location sells slices! Now, go. GO! And thank me later. read more

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so these guys won the world championship of pizza in a competition in vegas. well, their cheese winning slice was decent (it was like a floppier version of superpoint with better crust) BUT their marg was excellent, loved the big pieces of basil and pesto cream as well as the cheese finish. overall an elite slice but maybe a hair below badiali still. but it's close! these guys also use sourdough which makes the crust more unique. read more

Cowabunga - Margherita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

Traveled from Toronto to try their pizza and the hype is so worth it! They are the best cheese slice in the world award winner for a reason - the cheese slice was out of this world! Oh and their 1up slice? AMAZING. The honey with the truffle cheese hits all the right spot and makes you crave for more. I wish I could be there every weekend! The service is amazing too even though they're so busy. read more

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Probably the best spot for pizza in Hamilton, however I'm not sure it's the best pizza in the world, like the title they won says. Still worth a try! read more

It's a good pizza joint. I liked their cowbunga bites- chicken bites but have different taste esp the sauce on it is way different. I liked it a lot and pizza is fresh straight out of oven so you will enjoy it read more

The pizzas deserve to be rated as the best North American pizzeria. They are so delicious.

Had the best pizza, They won best cheese slice in the world 2024 so I had to pay them a visit! We visited their sit in restaurant @cowabungaplus not to be confused with their takeout restaurant. The service was absolutely phenomenal and servers were super nice friendly and knowledgeable. We first tried their 1UP waffle fries ($12) and let me tell you they were one of the best i've ever had they were insanely crispy, the truffle parm dip was super tasty and the parm and vinegar salt on top added a nice salty kick. I asked for ketchup to add some zing to the starchy app and to my surprise the ketchup they provided was a sweet made in-house ketchup which was sooo tasty paired with the fries. Moving onto to the pizza, we got their Pepperoni + pizza medium size ($25) which came either lovely cup and char pepperonis, hot honey and pickled jalapeños. Let me tell you this was one of the best pizzas I've had! Made super fresh as I walked in I could see the pizza chefs prepping the dough, the pizza slice itself wasn't too thin but not too thick as well, it was crispy on the exterior and soft on the interior. The sauce was perfect and we got their garlic dip for an additional $1.99 which was a nice addition! I've tried good pizza in Toronto but this has to top them all with the better pizzas i've tried. A must visit if you are in Hamilton!! read more

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Best pizza slice in town. Highly recommend. Ambience was great and food was perfect for evening

Yum! This place is delicious. Take out only but worth the wait. There's plenty to look at in the shop. They've got interesting imported candies and sodas to help pass the time. Maybe my fav pizza in Hamilton - a must try. The vibe is chill - workers are nice, food is excellent. read more

Stopped in Hamilton on our way back from Niagara and decided to try this place after hearing good things about it. Was no disappointed, and my wife said it was the best pizza she ever had. The sauce tasted amazing and the crust was perfectly crusty. Will visit again the next chance we get, although we'll make sure to visit the sit down location. read more

Cowabunga - Large pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

Newly opened pizza joint in Hamilton ON and the pizza is fantastic! We ordered their classic pepperoni pizza (I believe our pizza size was a large and it came with 8 slices). They come with two options: mild or spicy for the pepperoni and we chose mild. Their pizza slices are really big and the pizza itself is a crispy thin crust (my favourite!). I also absolutely love the pepperoni slices they used because the way it baked in the oven, made it extra crispy. This added texture and dimension to the pizza rather than it blending in with the soft texture of the cheese and pizza sauce. They make all their sauces in house and we got their creamy garlic. Forget the exact price we paid but their large pizzas came to a little over $20 after tax. Friendly staff and great customer service! Will definitely come back here again to try out other flavours. My sister also tried their margarita pizza and said it's her favourite! I was also interested in their truffle white sauce pizza too. One thing to keep in mind is to preorder your pizza in advance. They recently just opened so they don't really have a website up yet but hopefully soon to make ordering easier for customers and staff. You can call in to preorder or I believe you can also order through their Instagram account. Unfortunately, they're also just open Thursday-Sunday (closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) but hopefully they can add on more opening hours to satisfy customers with pizza cravings! read more

Cowabunga - Mild Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

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What a cool place with really interesting pizza choices. Very busy takeout but dine in has lots of room. Pizza options change daily and I can't wait to try a few more options. read more

it was so good! Pizza was very tasty, with nice crust and lots of cheese. The toppings fresh and lots of choices. The place have friendly staff, and they make you feel welcome. If you love pizza, this place is very nice and you should try it! read more

Great pizza. Nice staff. Consistently super delicious pizza. Our favourite in the city. Try their award winning cheese pizza. You won't be disappointed! Highly recommend! read more

I really liked the pizza here; it reminds me of King slice in Toronto - which is one of my all-time faves. The slices are very large. My family of 4 (2 adults a teen and a toddler) bought two large pizzas but only made it through one and were all stuffed. We had "the Canadian " and the Hawaiian. Personally like the Canadian a bit more. It was brushed with garlic sauce, which I love. This place is a little out of the way for me, but since we only eat takeout for dinner occasionally, I won't have a problem making the trip. read more

The most amazing pizza! We always ask for it well done. Love the cuppa pepperoni & the garlic dip! Yum!

Easy to drive past. This location doesn't have seating unfortunately, just take your order to go. The crust is fabulous and holds up well.

Pretty good pizza. The dough was delicious with great leopard spotting. We had the GG and the popcorn chicken one. The GG was better; could've been more garlicky. The kale was delicious though. The Cowabunga had a lot to be desired. The chicken was not very moist. The sauce was really sweet. I can see someone really enjoying the Cowabunga pizza though if they love the classic takeout teriyaki chicken or hawaiian pizzas given the sweetness they share. Overall, glad we tried but probably wont' be back. If you're into traditional Neopolitan pizzas there are better places, but if you're looking for somewhere that isn't scared to try out new flavours, this is the place. read more

I moved from Toronto and missed my favourite pizza spot (north of Brooklyn) but I'm happy to have found a pizza place on par. Awesome pizzas. I would recommend the 1up. Good job guys keep up the good work! read more

we drove down to hamilton to visit @cowabungapizzeria and we're sooo glad we did! we tried: our marg and the gg - both delicious and flavourful! our marg is: mozzarella blend, marinara sauce, sun-dried tomato purée, basil, fior di latte, jalapeño pesto & evoo the gg (garlickly greens) is: garlic oil, mozzarella blend, sliced & roasted garlic, charred broccoli, kale, lemon zest, parmesan & jalapeño pesto . if you're looking for a classic ny style go for our marg but if you wanna try something a little diff go for the gg! DON'T sleep on the dipping sauces!! the jalapeño ranch is we can't wait to try the other pizzas sooooon ! PS they have halal pepperoni & bacon ‍ read more

Cowabunga - Our Marg - Pizza Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

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Still the best pizza around. The slices are big and it's very filling. Make sure to grab a dipping sauce for the crust or just eat it plain. It's worth every bite. read more

Pizza way over priced for what you get. Have had better sauces and crust. Parking also an issue. Overall experience not very good.