The pizzas may be a little small, but the flavor and creativity of those flavors are wonderful.The staff is also wonderful. We had Emily as our server and she was terrific. When you walk in you are greeted with a smile and wonderful aromas. read more

I did not eat at the restaurant (we ordered take out), the quality of the pizza was amazing, the pizza was delicious!!

Najja was just amazing, I came with my friends for my birthday and she made my birthday feel so special. I will recommend people to come here for their birthdays because of her!! 10/10 pizza as well read more

I discovered Emmy's through Instagram a couple months ago. They serve "Detroit style" deep dish pizza, along with burgers, salads, and various appetizers. I have been dying to try it ever since I discovered it, but sadly there weren't any locations near me. While stopping though Athens, GA on a college tour road-trip, I was delighted to see that and Emmy's Squared Pizza had just opened and I would get the opportunity to finally try their pizza! My family and I ended up ordered takeout on a Saturday night. We ordered the "family meal" which included 3 pizzas of your choice, garlic sticks, a Caesar salad, and their shaved brussel sprout salad. While we would have liked to dine in, we were too tired from a long day of travel and decided that takeout would be cheaper. The pizza is not cheap, but you are paying for quality. The family meal is a nice loop hole to avoid the pricey bill. You get twice as much food for a much more reasonable price compared to dining in and ordering all of the items included in the family meal individually. We ordered online through the app, which provided a $5 discount on your first order. My family and I had high expectations for the pizza considering the price and the hype regarding Emmy's. I also want to note that we had never had "Detroit style" pizza and this was a first for the three of us. We started with the salads and garlic sticks.The shaved brussel sprout salad included pickled onions, gorgonzola cheese, cashews, dried cherries, with a miso dressing. The brussel sprouts were shaved very finely and the various aspects of the salad worked perfectly together. The boldness of the Gorgonzola cheese and the sweet of the cherries, met with the tanginess of the miso dressing provided for a lovely salad. I will also note the size was large enough for the 3 of us to split (we have quite hearty appetites). The Caesar salad didn't disappoint either. The dressing had a nice, strong anchovy taste to it and the bread crumbs added a good texture with the crispiness of the fresh romaine leaves. Both salads were very fresh and we enjoyed them! Now the garlic sticks, WOW. By far the best garlic sticks I've ever had. There were 6 sticks included along with their homemade marinara sauce. The garlic sticks had olive oil and pesto on top. They were divine! Not too garlicky, nice and cheesy, and they were nice and crispy with a focaccia like dough. Would definitely recommend any of these as starters! Onto the pizza. We ordered an MVP, Angel, and Big Hawaiian. All three were absolutely amazing! The crust was outstanding and had nice crunchy edges with a fluffy, flavorful focaccia like texture. Similar to the garlic sticks, the pizza was still nice and crisp and far from soggy, even after sitting in a box. The MVP is one of the pizzas they are known for. It includes their house made vodka sauce, pesto, and red sauce, with a sesame seeded crust. Never had a pizza with all 3 of these sauces before, but wow the flavor of each one pulled through. The sesame seeded crust added an unusual, but studying element to the pizza to give it a more complex flavor and gave it an even crispier texture. This pizza was very bold and flavorful and I would recommend trying it! The Angel pizza included truffled mushroom cream, dollops of ricotta, and mushrooms. The ricotta was SO creamy and paired perfectly the truffled mushroom sauce on top as well as the fresh mushrooms. It is a white based pizza. Again, I must note the creaminess of the high quality ricotta cheese and truffled mushrooms. This was a really unique take on a mushroom pizza and was executed perfectly. If you like mushrooms, this one is for you! Now we all agreed the Big Hawaiian was the star of the show. I was surprised because I wasn't expecting this pizza to be as good as it was. It had ezzo pepperoni, bacon, pineapple, and a Chile glaze on top. The pepperoni was nice and thick, the meat to pineapple proportion was perfect, and the smokiness of the meats paired perfectly with the sweetness of the pineapple. The Chile glaze added another element of sweetness that enhanced the flavor of the pineapple. This was absolutely amazing and we had no complaints! Their Hawaiian pizza was very unique and like nothing we've had before. Probably one of the best Hawaiian pizzas I've had, the ingredients were so fresh. Overall, we were not disappointed with our experience at Emmy's. The salads were really fresh with bold flavors and the garlic sticks had an immense amount of flavor. The pizza wasn't too heavy and the crispy focaccia like crust was incredible. All three pizzas we ordered were all unique with completely different flavor profiles. The portions were satisfying and we weren't overstuffed. The quality of the ingredients justifies the price. Nothing we ordered disappointed us and I definitely understand the hype surrounding this pizza joint. We all appreciated the "Detroit style" pizza and look forward to getting Emmy's in the future! read more

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Love this pizza! The service is great and I love the atmosphere! However there was a group of girls so rowdy and loud that it took the fun out of our visit! Otherwise great place! read more

First time we came it was really good. Got a pickup yesterday and couldn't believe how bad it was. They gave us an old pizza that was reheated. The crust tasted old and dry, the cheese had no pull, and the pepperoni had been sitting out so long it was brown and hard as a rock. It was awful and might have well have been a frozen pizza read more

Food was excellent. Service was good and Ambiance is really nice. Pricing is very good as well.

Our waitress was wonderful! We usually like thin crust pizza. Detroit pizza is the best of both worlds, deep dish, but thin crust, and oh so good! Start with a Cesar salad, it was delicious! Highly recommend!!! read more

The MVP pizza gets five big booms BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM Pizza is the best, get the mozzarella sticks too read more

Delicious Detroit style pizza with friendly service in a nice, comfortable setting. Love that they take reservations since few other restaurants in the area do. The burger is fabulous, the new Miranda pizza was our favorite but everything was really good. Nice crispy crust on all the pizzas. read more

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Great place for deep dish pizza. Food was delicious and high-quality. I'm not personally a huge fan of the ambiance (dim lighting and slightly noisy/echo-y) but it could make a good date spot, just difficult for group conversations. Our waitress was amazing and walked our group through the menu since it was our first time dining here. read more

The squared pizza was nominal at best. Mostly dough with little toppings and a pretty pricy for what you got. My party like the Brussels sprout salad, but I thought it was bitter. It took a long time to get served because waiters were engaged in lively chit chat and didn't seem to care about customers first. Place was cramped. I had to use the bathroom. It was horrific. I doubt if anyone checked or cleaned the bathroom in days. Urine smell was disgusting with who knows what on the floor. When I see a bathroom that is not maintained, I have to question the sanitary conditions in the kitchen. I'll not be going back there. Also, no good place to park. I'll not be returning there ever. read more

Considering I've only seen Detroit pizza reviews on YouTube, Emmy Squared seems to be doing it right. The crust was crisp and the toppings were layered properly. Sauce on top of cheese.... We had the Classic, VIP, and Big Ang. We generally liked them but a couple things stood out. The sauce on the VIP Classic seemed too concentrated and acidic. Also the sausage was little crumbles and we were hoping for larger pieces. The Caesar salad was good. You could taste the anchovy in the dressing. Service was excellent. Lastly the skinny Margaritas were perfect. Looking forward going again read more

Fantastic! The cheese sticks were a nice size, crispy and the sauce was perfect! The MVP pizza and mushroom truffle pizzas were wonderful! The sesame crust on the MVP was crispy and tasty! Everything was delicious! read more

The pizza is the best I've ever had! Well worth the money....very reasonable! Nice decorations inside as well!

Alicia goes above and beyond every time we dine at Emmy's!!! The vibes and service are top tier! She also makes a mean dirty martini and Negroni! read more

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Everything was delicious! Kale salad, The deluxe pizza and the craft cocktails. Highly recommend!

Loved the location and the space, didn't like the food as much as I wanted to. We had the burger, a pizza and salad and the Zia fries. Not a fan of the pretzel bun, or the fries. The pizza was just ok. The best thing I had was the Caesar salad. We probably won't return. If you like a pretzel bun, or a Chicago style pizza, you may love it but there's better burgers and pizza in Athens in my opinion. Service was excellent. I'd say at least go try it for yourself. read more

Stopped in for a late bite after an event nearby. We sat at the bar and Najja made me an incredible dirty martini and gave us great service overall. We'd only eaten at the Atlanta location before this, and the food here was just as good if not better. Get the brussel sprout salad! Thanks for a great meal before a long drive home! read more

Food is great but service is slow every time. Frustrating to be waiting around in an empty restaurant.

No reservation on a game day Saturday in Athens but they still got us in! Great Detroit style pizza and even better service from Jane. Thanks. We'll be back. read more

If you're coming here ask for Alicia! She's hands down the best service you'll get. The classic Margherita pizza is always a go to as well.

My favorite spot! Love the new brunch menu - I got the Arline. Stevie the manager is superb my new best friend read more

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We tried this restaurant for the first time last night. We were wanting to try "Detroit style pizza". We were NOT disappointed at all. The pizza was outstanding! We also enjoyed the kale salad and house sangria. We will definitely be back. Our server was friendly and attentive! Thank you for a great experience! read more

The food and environment is so great but religiously the service is so bad. I have been multiple times and go in expecting bad service. Definitely a bummer because it's great food. read more

This a place is a MUST if your in athens! One of the best pizza places! The Cesar salad was a little to fishy but other than that so good! We got the MVP! Cocktails are great too! Staff is friendly and fast! read more

Still great and love this place. Everything was very tasty and the service was great too. We will go back many times. I wish there was one in Watkinsville. read more

Great pizza! It's worth the price even though it is expensive and the pizza is not that big. The ingredients are top notch and the vegan option is a huge bonus for my family. Just try it is all I can say read more

Food was incredible OMG!!! Loved it so much. Everything we ate was amazing including the pizza!! read more

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Awesome date night...cool vibe in the former Grit space. Excellent vodka sauce pizza for me and my wife had the giant Emily burger. Great nice in Normal Town read more

We came when it wasn't very busy so we sat at the bar. The surrounding area is very cute but the inside it a bit of a squeeze. The food was great and the bartender was nice. read more

Today at 3:15 p.m myself and two family members were craving pizza, so decided on Emmy Squared Pizza. We were the only people at the restaurant, so we were seated quickly. We were having a great afternoon and looking forward to good food! The server began telling us about menu items as he filled our water glasses. As he came over to give me water, I noticed that my glass was dirty. So before he poured my water, I asked if I could have a new glass? He stopped talking, took the dirty glass and walked away. He seemed annoyed so I then said " I'm sorry to have interrupted you." He returned quickly with a new glass, poured my water and walked away. He began wiping glasses one by one on the back shelf of the room as we patiently waited for him to return to take our order. I felt something was off and was about ready to leave, but one of my family members, said no let's give it a little while, as she could not believe that he was actually upset about my request for a clean glass. The server then went to the back, behind the curtain and was talking with a coworker loudly. After about 5 minutes of waiting, we decided to leave. The server never returned or said a word to us!? Again, no other customers were there, only the three of us. As we were walking to the car, my step-daughter informed me that when I apologized for interrupting him (in order to stop him from filling my dirty glass with water) she heard him mutter " but you did!" as he walked away. While the food may be good, the owner/management needs to be aware of this awful customer service! To be mistreated and ignored at an establishment where you plan to pay and tip well, just won't ever be okay! What a senseless reason to lose 3 customers!! Truly, disappointed read more

This was the best tasting pizza I have had in years! I ordered the VIP. It was so flavorful and fresh! Anytime I am in Athens, I have to go back! read more

Ordered the classic pizza & added pepperoni -- probably the best deep dish / Detroit style pizza that I've ever had. Excellent service as well. Would highly recommend for brunch, lunch or dinner! read more

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My husband picked up a half mushroom, half ham+pineapple pizza and it was extremely good. It's a square thick crust pizza; the crust has a really good flavor and texture, not like too much chewing or too crunchy but nice crunchy edges. Sharing the pizza was a good size for lunch too! read more

Great food, drinks, and service! Najja is such an amazing server & we will be back to see her! 10/10 highly recommend! read more

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The staff here is awesome and made great recommendations! The food was good and I've heard more of the menu is delicious so I'll definitely be back to try more than just the pizza. read more

Everything was a great experience from top to bottom. The restaurant was clean and the decor was nice. The staff was great and the food was excellent. We really enjoyed that there were no TVs in the main dining area and that they even had little dinosaurs for the kids to play with at the table. We will most likely be coming back. read more

The best gluten free pizza I've ever had! I tried the Angel and the rest of the table tried the Top Dawg and MVP. All delicious and the service was good too. read more

Stopped here on a quiet Saturday in Athens, and we were very impressed. We got 2 pizzas, the Vodka and Miranda, both were very impressive. If you are a Detroit style fan, definitely check this place out. Cody was extremely knowledgeable and provided excellent service! read more