Can we talk about what a life changing experience going to Crust Issues has been? I mean, yes, y'all are right, your parking is utter shizz. But the food?! My God. We had the most amazing dishes. The garlic knots are somehow both crispy on the outside and soft and light on the inside with the most amazing garlic butter. The mozzarella sticks covered in the marinated peppers are amazing. I am going to dream about the salad INSIDE the pizza. The pastina was perfection. The wings were crispy and the sauce was heavenly. And the pizza was almost like a focaccia with all the flavor and creative toppings only evil geniuses can provide. The restaurant was clean and had great atmosphere; well decorated and cozy. The staff was friendly and fun. You are clearly an enclave of sarcastic wizards who use your powers for culinary evil of the best variety. We drove an hour to get there and I will be back. But I might park in a real parking lot and take an Uber. read more

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This place looked incredible online, and I was really looking forward to trying it. Unfortunately, it was one of the biggest disappointments we've had in a while. The meatballs were cold in the middle. The pastina was scorching hot, like it had been microwaved too long. The garlic knots had no garlic on them. The biggest letdown was the Italian sandwich pizza. It looked amazing in the photos, but it was awful. The crust was so hard it was difficult to cut, and everything inside was cold, like it had been sitting around instead of being made fresh. The food looked much better than it tasted on instagram. We won't be back. read more

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There is something wrong with this place. I actually have enjoyed their pizza in the past, and given them a great review, but the last two times I was there with my husband, one of the employees demanded my husband's phone number when he and I, and then he, walked in and ordered a take-out pizza. The first time my husband asked if it was so they would text us when the pizza was ready and the guy said give us the number or we will cancel the order." The first night, they did not cancel the order, and we asked other people in line if they were asked for their phone number, and they said, "no" and looked rather confused. Tonight, he went alone, and again, they demanded his phone number, and because he declined, they canceled his order. They also threatened to call the cops if he did not give them his phone number, even though his card went through. The thing is, my husband doesn't even HAVE a phone, and we use mine, but I was using it when he went to pick up the pizza. I called and asked and they asked me if I was calling about the "guy who was just here" and I said "not in particular" and was told "neither of you are welcome here anymore, do not come here anymore." (Though technically, they have our phone number since I called them... so that's an irony.) WHY do they need a phone number for a walk-in, take-out order that is paid for, when people are already tired of being added to text and auto-bot call lists as it is, and why would we be told we cannot go to said pizza place because we do not want to give them a phone number? I mean, it's only Connecticut, so good pizza is really incredibly difficultly hard to come by, right? We are so, so sad. (I lie) P.S. The specific employee who asks for phone numbers, if you watch WWE, kind of resembles Seth Rollins, for what it's worth. read more

First, my daughter, (my foodie teammate), saw a viral IG post about Crust Issues. We drove up from Woodbridge, NJ & we were not disappointed. When you walk in the host is very inviting. You choose your own table, drinks are available right by the counter. They have a variety of drinks from bottled water to local brews to hard seltzers to wines to capris sun and sunny D. The trick to ordering is to follow them on their socials. There you'll see all the options that you can order. All look delicious and the dishes we ordered were very delicious. The dining area was very clean and inviting. On the walls they had all these cook books and pop art of food and sea themed icons. Definitely worth a try no matter how far you'll have to travel to get there. read more

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What an amazing event (Supper Club) at crust issues. Came here on a date night with my fiancé had an amazing time. The food was extremely delicious especially the pesto pizza, and the wings. John the owner was there extremely friendly overall had an amazing time at his place. Definitely would recommend coming here if you're looking for a date night, especially during Wednesdays through Saturdays when you're able to try a variety of different stuff. Definitely will come back here again. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXmb1g9khUF/ read more

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10 outta 10! From start to finish, perfect service and food. Way back in ye old 2015 I worked for the owner of this spot and it's great to see him still thriving and consistent on good things all around. I got the pastina, garlic knots, mozz sticks, and Italian combo pizza. The mozz sticks have THE perfect pull and make for great content! The garlic knots are fried to perfection and drenched in a perfectly ratio'd garlic butter. Although I didn't leave much room for my pizza, I had to grab a few bites while it was hot- spectacular. Loved the inside decor with the books and recipe pages in the bathroom. read more

Crust Issues - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

This review is my opinion only. I love NY and New Haven style pizza. I do not care for Bar Style/new England pizza. Not.enough sauce or cheese or give in the crust. The crust at the edges is hard enough to chip a tooth. No "real" crust as it kind of shatters. Very llittle sauce, parmean cheese dusted on top. I asked for more.sauce on the side and received a chilled container of sauce to use. Ot actually helped the flavor. We went after we saw an Instagram post of specials. We had the pastina ( which was more like Israeli couscous) with vodka sauce (more like marinara with lots of parmesan in it) served in a Chinese food container which was good. I won't be back, but my husband would go back to try specials. read more

Hands down one of the BEST SPOTS TO EXIST IN CONNECTICUT! They're not your typical pizza shop - offering creative flavors and dishes, you'll keep coming back for me. At night they turn into a Supper Club where you can enjoy a 7 course menu, unlimited beer, wine, and soda for $40! In this economy, that's a deal to jump on! Their pizza is phenomenal, it's crispy, it's flavorful, and the toppings go crazy. From their Vodka Pastina, Pancakes Tres Leches, Buffalo Wings, Chopped House Salad, Crust Issues seriously hits the spot every. single. time. the owner is also amazing and treats you like family. read more

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Normally I do not follow the hype because 8 times out of 10, the hype is a lie. But I can say that Crust Issues is completely worth the hype!! I would absolutely recommend. Was in CT visiting family and made it a point to stop by before going back to NY. Crust Issues is on a main Street and located in a small plaza. The inside is cute and gives a sports bar vibe. There are funny, creative photos all over the place to add to the charisma. The person taking our order was so friendly and happy to help us decide what to order. We ordered a pepperoni pie and the creamy pastina. The pizza is square and cut into 6 slices. Hands down one of the best pizzas I've ever had. The crust is crunchy, buttery and rich in flavor. The sauce to cheese ratio is perfect. Every bite was better than the last. The pastina was so fun to eat. It's similar to couscous but in a creamy pasta sauce.. had a cheese pull with spoonful. I can't wait to go back and try other pies. Absolutely delish!! read more

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Cute place. Hubby loved the atmosphere especially since a football game was playing. Thin crust pizza. Thought there would be more toppings on the supreme pizza though. Kids enjoyed the cheese pizza. Meatballs were a bit $$ for what we got. They have wine and beer available as well. read more

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3 1/2 stars. Very nice staff. Pizza is ok. Nothing to write home about. We shared the classic with sauce and cheese and it needed sauce. The cutlets are good. We shared a scarpariello with yummy cherry peppers. We also had 2 sandwiches with chopped Italian salad that were delicious. We saw lots of people ordering the supper club. It's a whole dinner from apps to pasta to pizza. If in the area def stop by but we wouldn't make it a destination. read more

This place has a nice vibe. Clean and cool decor. The service was great. Some nice dudes working the kitchen. My husband had the chicken scarp and he said it was good. It was served on an old school metal lunch tray. Never seen that but it's an interesting presentation. I got a cheese pizza and to be honest, it wasn't my thing. It reminded me of another place that you have to eat the pizza fast or it turns to rubber when it's cooled down. The taste was decent though. It's definitely a unique place. read more

Crust Issues - Chicken Scarp - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Crust issues was looking like it needed me to visit for a while, and glad we did. We shared a cheese pizza, a chicken cutlet with vodka sauce, and some penne vodka, the cutlet was superior! Got a self pour glass of wine and sat under cool art breezy decor while jamming to a great restaurant playlist. Parking was a bit tough. You clean up after yourself cafeteria style, order at the counter and food is brought to your table. read more

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The first thing you need to know, is that CT Food Bloggers are crazy for Crust Issues. I'm part of that community and I'm impressed with how many of them love Crust Issues. Some of that love seems to come from periodic creative multi-course prix fixe meals with wings, adult Spaghetti O's and other stuff. I haven't been so I'm not the best person to describe them. People are also nuts about Crust Issue's creative stuffed pizza sandwiches (chopped Italian, etc.), which look really good btw. I had a completely different type of experience, and maybe you should angle for the experience described above. I've wanted to try Crust Issues because of all the buzz, but I live about an hour away. I realized that I would be driving near Crust Issues on my way to calling hours in Stamford. So my son and I ordered two individual sized pizzas by phone and then we ate those pizzas quickly when we arrived. Service was very friendly. The small dining room was decked out for the holidays. Cool place and cool people for sure. We ordered one pepperoni pizza and one Loaded Potato Pizza. Crust Issues calls their pizza "New England Style". I've never had anything quite like it. I'd call it a Bar Pizza meets shallow pan Detroit Style. The pizza is cooked in a rectangular pan and gets crispy, but the pizza itself is very thin. The crust is a bit airy. This is a total style preference thing. You may love this style of pizza. It's not my favorite style. I prefer a chewier more traditional style of crust. I prefer more sauce and stuff on top than this style of crust can support. I prefer cheese that is more stretchy than well done. The pepperoni were cut into smaller pieces from the normal rounds. I respect that Crust Issues goes their own direction, but I didn't totally connect with their style of pizza. This a 4 Star review. I suspect that their creative multi course dinner would be a better fit for me, but sometimes, I just gotta order the pizza. read more

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I like the rotational menu concept here to keep things fresh all the time. They have some interesting flavor combo ideas, like spicy wings with a side of watermelon. I really liked the spaghetti-o's the most because the lemon vodka sauce was absolutely delish. I wasn't expecting that since I typically don't like them from a can and thought these would taste like them, but nope, they're their own thing and I would come here just for those. The pizza of the week we had I kind of wanted to chop up and use as crotons and do like a crouton pizza based on the flavoring. Overall a fun & kitschy vibe, I love the bathroom decor too with the recipe pages stuck to the walls. read more

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We had a wonderful experience at Crust issues for their 7-course meal. I have done it twice so far and each time is better than the last! The restaurant was wonderfully decorated for Christmas the last time we were there. Highly recommend this restaurant read more

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We came for Supper Club (my first time, my friend's second time). We both loved the idea of it - basically an Italian-style omakase. We started off with a slice of pizza each, then received a couple wings each. After that we got "Italian miso soup", which was a garlicky soup with a piece of bread. We had a couple sharing dishes up next - first was creamy ranch pastina (complete with cool ranch Doritos crumbled on top). Next we shared Alfredo pasta with bacon. For the 'main entree', we each got a good-sized chicken cutlet and some fried pieces of potato to share and a side salad. Finally, we finished with tres leches panettone cake for dessert. Overall, the food was great and the service was impressively efficient - serving numerous plates with the perfect amount of time between each. The seating arrangement was a little quirky but they really do as much as the can in the space. We went in December and it was decorated exceptionally well for Christmas. Would certainly recommend Supper Club, it's great for a date night, friends, or even a family outing read more

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This pizza was delicious! We ordered the baked potato pizza and loved it. The employees are so friendly and personable, and they were more than happy to customize our pizza to fit our vegetarian needs. We really appreciated the great service and accommodating staff, can't wait to come back! read more

Crust Issues - Baked Potato Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Supper club was amazing. Unlimited beer and wine. Every course had a unique idea and the FLAVORS!! I went with my partner, and there was so much left over, we brought a huge doggie bag home. 10/10 read more

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Everything is delish. Pizza is out of this world. Think about it all the time. Mozz sticks were awesome!! read more

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I really want to like this place because of the convenience to my apartment, but it's just not worth getting again. I placed a pickup order and they got the order wrong - instead of the mozzarella sticks, they gave me a house salad. I called and they made me bring back the salad before they would give me the correct item. I had to drive back to the store, deal with their horrible parking, and give back a food item that surely they cannot reuse just to get the right item I paid for? Bad customer service. Mozzarella sticks are fire, knots are decent, pizza is subpar. Just not worth it overall. read more

We came here for the Saturday night supper club and wow what an amazing deal! It comes with unlimited soda/wine, and I enjoyed my rose. I am pescatarian, and the chefs/staff were very accommodating and gave extra servings, a special pasta, and the most delicious mozzarella sticks as replacement for the courses with meat. I was already stuffed before the meal was over! The pizza was excellent with a great crust. The pastas were yummy- the broccoli rabe Alfredo and the sesame lemon pici were flavorful but slightly overcooked, but the pomodoro I got was cooked perfectly. I found the spicy Brussels spouts a little too crispy, they kind of disintegrated in my mouth, but my bf liked them. He really enjoyed the chicken wings and the chicken cutlet with pastina. Our dessert was a key lime pie tres leche, which was a good idea but a tad dry. These were super minor tweaks, which id chalk up to the fact they're making so much food for so many people. Be warned that the courses come out one after another, and there's not a ton of time in between! The star of the show had to have been Avery, who was the single man delivering the food to every table while still being very generous and attentive. This was a fun experience and we look forward to coming back! read more

Over rated , we tried this place after a reel we saw in instragram . Food was hyped up more than the what was worth

Friendly greeting upon entry. Food came out quick. Diner aesthetic (music/decor). Walked in early afternoon and was very satisfied! Looking forward to trying more things! read more

Crust Issues - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Crust Issues has been on my bucket list and I finally made it. Crust Issues is a small establishment in a small plaza. They serve Pizza, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and they even have a prix fixe menu that you can order from. The establishment does have takeout and it's really a self-serve restaurant. You put your order in at the register and then you sit down. The food is brought up by the staff and you throw away your own items. My daughter and I ordered a pizza with Pepperoni and an order of Garlic Knots. The Garlic Knots were huge and they had a nice amount of garlic and butter coating the Garlic Knots. Honestly, you can eat the Garlic Knots and a Salad and you would be full. I would say in my opinion that the Garlic Knots are too thick for my liking but that just my take. Now, let's get to the Pizza. I did have an issue with my crush since it's not a traditional style pizza. It's more of a Detroit style pizza. I like pizza crust to be crispy all the way through but the Pizza was good. The sauce had a sweet flavor but very flavorful. I don't know what kind of cheese they use but it gave the pizza some zest. It was not a powerful cheese but it just gives you a small punch in your mouth, which was good. Overall it was a good Pizza. The customer service was good and the owner is very friendly and outgoing. I would recommend to come here. read more

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This is our new favorite! Ordered the Supreme and the Caesar salad- so good! PIzza was perfectly seasoned and crust was perfect - thin and crispy. Salad was terrific - fresh, delicious croutons. read more

We saw an Instagram post and had to try it! The interior is really well done with dark and wood tones. We were immediately greeted and given a warm welcome and assistance with the menu and off menu items on Instagram. We saw the pepperoni topped Italian combo chopped sandwich on Instagram so we had to try that - it was really good, only thing I would say is the oregano and seasoning mix they sprinkle on top is a little too strong. It's been hours and I still can't get the taste out. The chopped Italian inside is so good though- I would eat it on a regular hero roll. The mozzarella sticks were huge - these were more like mozz hunks than sticks, and they were melty and crispy and delish. The sandwich was huge so we shared it and still couldn't finish it all. I definitely want to come back and try other things because it all looked so good read more

Crust Issues - Instagram menu item Pepperoni topped Italian chopped combo - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Service was great, the vibes were high, and the pizza was interesting. Clearly the crust is the main character here, and it did a great job, but the toppings were kinda sparse. We got the cheeseburger pizza which had pickles for the win, the loaded potato pizza which was a lot like cheesy bread and almost no bacon, and the supreme pizza which was fairly lackluster. read more

After hearing so much about Crust Issues, we had to see what all of the hype was about! The vibe was quirky with AI pictures all over, and it felt like an old school pizzeria in there style-wise. The food was all incredible, with my favorite being the spaghettio's, which honestly might've been some of the best vodka sauce I've ever had. Loved the creativity of this menu, and the Detroit/New Haven pizza hybrid is definitely something we can get behind. We'll have to come back and see what they've thought up next! read more

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Left dinner full and happy. The four course dinner with wine was a steal. Their service was incredibly friendly and accommodating they answered my reservation within minutes. The menu changes every week but tonight I was obsessed with the lomo Saltado gnocchi and s'mores tres leches cake. I will definitely be back. P.S. this is the perfect idea for a great date night read more

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We went here with our family and were a table of 6 with one child. The service was very good and we got the "tasting menu". Very casual, paper plates and plastic forks etc but some very good food- the wings were wonderful and then we got some excellent pizza with avocado and tomatillo sauce, chicken cutlet and 2 kinds of pasta, For dessert we got a tres leches that was ok.. includes wine or beer or soda and seltzer. Big TV's and very nice server and owner there. Looking forward to him doing Brunch on weekends... read more

This is not your average pizzeria. Every menu item is next level and delicious. The pizza, pasta and mozzarella sticks are to die for - but think handcrafted and freshly made. Nothing frozen here. The atmosphere is also incredibly relaxed, welcoming and perfect for kids. Great service, food and even better owners keep us coming back again and again. read more

Seriously...everyone from Stamford to Westport should make the trip here. Immediately. It's absolutely worth going out of your way for. It's more than a pizza place. It's a great place for the community to get together and just enjoy simple, delicious and affordable Italian food. We ordered a little bit of everything: garlic knots, Caesar salad, stromboli, pastina, cheese pizza, chicken cutlet scarpariello and a chopped Italian sandwich. Every single dish was spot-on. The flavors were bold, fresh, and comforting in that way only truly great Italian-American food can be. You can tell they put real care into the ingredients and execution. The garlic knots were perfectly soft with just the right amount of buttery garlic goodness. The stromboli was loaded and baked beautifully and the chicken cutlet scarpariello was a standout. The chopped Italian sandwich might honestly be one of the best I've had... balanced, flavorful and super satisfying. Even the simple classics like the cheese pizza and pastina with a fabulous vodka sauce hit the mark. Beyond the food, the vibe is fantastic. Friendly staff who genuinely make you feel welcome and a laid-back atmosphere that keeps things fun. One of the coolest touches -- you can grab your own beer right from the cooler. It is such a great, relaxed detail that adds to the charm. Tip: Definitely check out their Instagram, where they feature specials and off-menu items you might not know about otherwise. Again -- Crust Issues is the kind of place you instantly want to come back to...delicious food, warm service and a great overall experience. A true gem. read more

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The cutlet was even better than pizza!! Would love to go back for the $40 deal The restaurant is super cute with fun decor read more

Crust Issues - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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The chicken cesar salad sandwich is awesome and the only thing i've tried from there. Its like $20 but its enough for two meals and it is damn good. I always order online for pickup and it's been ready every time it says it's going to. read more

I ordered on Uber Eats. The dough was not cooked fully. It was very undercooked and did not taste good. read more

Crust Issues - The pizza was very undercooked. - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

I came here for the special Saturday night tasting menu and wow! I was blown away by the concept and flavors. First off, for only $40 pp this is an amazing deal. We got 7 courses plus dessert and a beer! I barely ate half of each course and I was stuffed (not that I'm complaining - the leftovers were divine the next day). The vibe is sort of like creative chaos. A new dish comes out every 10 min or so, often delivered by the owners young daughter. The owner (I think his name is John maybe?) was super nice and also waiting on tables. He was busy but everytime I asked a question he stopped and chatted. The pasta was my absolute favorite of the night - a spicy creamy pastina with yellow aji peppers that I cannot stop thinking about. Every dish was pretty heavy so don't come here for a light meal lol. In total we got 8 dishes: two kinds of salad, pizza, smokey chicken parm, aji pasta, birra cupcake, truffle croquette, and a cake for dessert (unidentifiable but incredibly delicious). The owner told me that everything we ate is not on the menu and may or may not appear at tastings again. It's a fun concept that enables you to try whatever fleeting fun recipe is in his head! The pizza here is a unique style...kind of like a Detroit pie and a bar pie had a baby. We def want to return to try some pies on a non-tasting night. The slice we tried was lovely, with a buttery crispy crust and nicely balanced tomato sauce. Def worth checking out this pizza place! Parking can be a little tricky. If the awkward lot is full, try the car wash next door (if it's closed). My one tiny complaint - the music came out of a single small portable speaker on the counter which happened to be right next to our table. It was very very loud and we had to yell to speak to each other. I actually popped in a concert earplug I had in my purse, and that helped a lot. Not sure I could have stayed all dinner without it tbh! Would suggest the owner get a couple more speakers and have them playing in various locations at a lower volume please! Will def return to try more delicious food from crust issues! I highly recommend their tasting night for a unique dinner experience, you won't regret it! read more

This place was very good. I will definitely come back. The ambience was decent. The inside felt like a hole in the wall New York City pizzeria. I had a couple modern touches with books along the wall and various items of interest. Nothing fancy, but nice. The food was above average, but not the best I've ever had. The garlic knots tasted very good, but we're not very garlicky, so it is hard to classify them as garlic knots. Still had a nice taste, though. The pizza also had a very good taste , so I would definitely get it again. The prices and service was good. read more

Crust Issues - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Great pizza spot. Love the concept, the store itself is very clean and the drinks are very accessible. The pizza itself delicious with a very cheesy "crust" all around. The garlic knots took me by surprised because they're not your typical dough, these are crispy on the outside and nice and chewy on the inside. read more

Crust Issues - Supreme - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Read about it on Facebook, so we decided to try it out. The parking is a little confusing, but the owner was super helpful and we figured it out. We ordered to try a few things. Caesar salad, Spaghetti with lemon pesto, Loaded baked potato pie and pepperoni pie. Everything was really good. I was so stuffed, but kept shoving more in my mouth. lol Everyone that works there is very friendly. We really enjoyed it all and look forward to going back to try new things. read more

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