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Amazing detroit style pizza. Crispy edges, flavorful dough. Delicious toppings .What's not to love. If you're expecting cookie cutter chain pizza, this is not for you. Will be back.
I walk past this establishment quite often on my way to the Staple Center. Long story shot, upon entering the place was empty, I was greeted with a friendly hello. I grabbed one square slice and was on my way. He heated it but it was still luke warm in the middle. The taste/flavor was really good but I was disappointed to pay almost $8 for a square slice of pizza that wasn't even wider than my hand . They have a deal if you go after a game you get a drink and slice for almost the same price, honestly that's the only way I'll go back.
We were going to a special performance at the Grammy Museum so we walked around LA Live looking for a relatively fast restaurant. I had never noticed this long corner spot that didn't look open because it was still hot and no one was eating at the very long outdoor patio. Inside you order at the counter and then take a number for service at tables and booths with flat screen TV's and some sports memorabilia. For me being Celiac, my first question was answered that all their Detroit style pizza could be made with a Gluten Free crust. The smallest was a rectangular 6 slices so I ordered a GF Margherita pizza and my brother got the Deluxe with onions, peppers and sausage. We couldn't have left overs and these are not thin crust, but the Detroit pizza crust is lighter, crunchy and a bit sweeter than the more dense Chicago deep dish pizza. We both surprisingly finished our pizzas and I was stuffed. Flavors were very good but could have used a bit more sauce. A very tasty pie with friendly staff.
I needed to grab a quick bite before going to the Grammy Museum and thought I'd give Emmy a try. They sell mostly whole pies, but have cheese and pepperoni by the slice, so I ordered one of each. At first, I thought the slices were a bit small, and looked a bit overcooked, but they were delicious! I love Detroit style pizza, and this is good Detroit style pizza. Nice crispy crust, tasty sauce, and a good amount of cheese. The two slices and a Coke plus tip was around $20. Service was quick, atmosphere was nice. I'm looking forward to trying their burgers sometime
Been curious about Emmy Squared for a while, and now there's finally a location within delivery range in DTLA. Delivery was reasonably quick, but the pizza definitely suffered from the trip. By the time it arrived, the crust had softened considerably from the steam. That said, this pizza reheats absurdly well. Five minutes at 425° on a pizza steel and it was basically a fresh-out-of-the-oven experience again. The biggest sticking point here is the value proposition. Not even the raw price itself, but the portion size relative to the cost. The pies are pretty small -- around the size of an XL glove -- and my order came out to roughly $80 delivered. If these were the size of two Prime Pizza Sicilians, I'd be thrilled. Even Hot Tongue square size would feel easier to justify. But these are tiny pies, and at this price point it definitely raises an eyebrow. I know, I know, I could just pick up for 30% less or whatever, but the point is that I can spend $80-$100 to get 2-3 pies delivered to me anywhere in Los Angeles County, so if it's not from here, it'll be somewhere else. As for the pizza itself: clean ingredients, clean bites, excellent crunch after reheating. Nothing individually mind-blowing, but everything works together well. The cheese gets beautifully melty, the sauce turns rich and comforting once reheated, and the whole thing becomes extremely satisfying. The dough itself wasn't especially notable structurally -- no dramatic crumb or fermentation character -- but the overall eating experience was still very good. I haven't looked at the other reviews yet, but if everyone got the same product I did, I'd guess the overwhelming complaint is probably portion size versus price.
Adding an update just to warn others. Besides wanting Detroit style pizza, I chose this location because it was listed as a participating restaurant to get parking validated at the LA Live garage. The worker said they don't validate the actual garage voucher tickets, but give a pre validated ticket for the garage. Upon exciting, the attendant said the given ticket was expired. I was within the time frame and went straight to the garage after. The machine eats the ticket so we couldn't see how old it actually was. I didn't put this into my initial review because I was hoping to settle the issue privately, but no one has returned my email. SO, if you're trying to take advantage of the free parking, check the ticket before leaving the restaurant. The pizza deal was decent, but not having to pay for parking good!
This place is so lucky they're conveniently located right next to the ridiculous Anime Expo badge pickup line - and had to use their bathroom (purchase necessary) - or else I would never step in here for their food alone; it won't survive, especially with their extremely overpriced quality. They had a limited menu paper at the counter (didn't realize they had other toppings available?) showing only basic pizza, so I ended up settling for that... why they didn't display the full menu (or was it limiting during lunch time?) Also they don't take cash. $30 for basic oily "Ronni overload" pepperoni... Reminds me more reasons why I dislike being in LA.
The pizza is excellent. I have never received worse service. I went to the Emmy Squared in Washington DC and really enjoyed the service there. The service in LA is a slap in the face. First of all there is no wait staff. You order by scanning a code and doing it yourself. There is no option not to tip. I'm glad I gave the minimum 15 percent. The pizza came out with no utensils. I asked for a knife and fork. The person serving the food said they are over there. Go get them yourself. I told him to get it and earn a tip. He brought back a plastic knife and fork. It's impossible to cut deep dish pizza with plastic. I explained this to the server. He snidely stated, "nobody else has a problem." I asked for the manager at that point and he doubled down on the plastic approach stating health concerns. I refused to accept this stupidity and berated him until silver ware was supplied. I spent close to 50 dollars here and this kind of indolence and laziness is not acceptable. I've included a picture of the silver ware I eventually received. Hold these clowns accountable. I enjoyed the pizza but everything else ruined the experience.
**This review is for the Big Matt Burger only** Went there on Friday evening. I didn't try their pizza but the Big Matt Burger was sooooo delicious! I was hesitant about the pretzel bun but everything tasted great together. The burger even had a little kick, yum! The staff at the register was super nice and helpful - she was patient and gave us time to think about our order without rushing us, showed us how to get water and even walked to our table to ask if we wanted additional sauces. Awesome service, thank you Emmy Squared Pizza!
Gabby and Lee we're like a well oiled machine. I gotta tell you they really really handled business like bosses. so I was waiting for the game to start grabbing a beer and just watching Gabby work was like a joy being that I'm in the hospitality industry. I love how she interacted with all of her guests. I love how she gave them options. I loved how quickly the food came out like everybody was like seriously a very well oiled machine. The place is clean. The vibe is fun. It's super close proximity to the crypto center. I'm telling you if I was starting any restaurant, Gabby is who I'm gonna want to be in charge of everything because that's how I felt that she had everything under control. She was the queen of everything and I love that for her. I love that for this company. They're lucky to have her. Do you hear me? Gabby needs a raise!!!
It was my first time here and it was empty. It's a pretty big place and I was surprised it was dead. Anyway, a friend ordered half and half margherita & pepperoni. It was average. You can come try and check it out for yourself and you be the judge.
Overpriced and very slow service! I walked in to get lunch and was surprisingly shocked by how high the prices are across the whole menu for a takeout spot with no dine-in seating. I ordered the cheesy garlic sticks and they pleasantly tasty and beautifully presented. But charging $15 and having me wait 20 mins after being told they would take 5 mins is just unexceptional. Also saw the burger sizes for others ordered and $20 for a burger with no fries makes no sense for a place like this.
As a fan of the Emmy Squared at Santa Monica Brew works, I was excited to see a new location open in downtime! It's a great location for a casual lunch during work or a bite before a game or concert. The pizza is on the pricier side but the portions are pretty large and can probably feed 2 people. It's dense Detroit style pizza and the staff was very friendly! They also have SM beers available.
Emmy Squared is a very casual pizza spot with plenty of seating. Sometimes, that's what you want. I came here as a walk-in, for a party of two at 1pm. Pick a table and seat yourself and order via the QR code on the table. My dining partner was in a wheelchair due to a busted leg, and we were very happy we had no issues with finding a suitable table near the entrance nor entering with the wheelchair itself. Plenty of tables indoors and some outside, with quite a few TVs tuned to sports. The place is very casual, and comes off as 80% a pizza spot, and 20% a kinda place you may try and go there for whatever beers they happen to have available if the bars nearby are packed. There's a couple of single-stall bathrooms in the restaurant. Staff interaction was very minimal as food ordering was via the QR code and the one person we saw just brought us our food and pointed out there were more napkins nearby. I split the Founder's Pizza with my dining partner. Good size for two people. It came out relatively quick (less than 5 minutes) and was both deliciously hot and had the pepperoni nice and blistered with just the right amount of oil. The place has plastic cutlery which is a little too flimsy for cutting Detroit style pizza, so ripping and tearing with our hands was the way to go. There were napkins but no toppings of any kind when I went to go see if there were chili flakes or cheese to sprinkle on top. The menu is focused on pizza, sporting a good selection of pizzas and some side staples (like fries). The drinks/etc are very much more limited. Maybe only a touch higher on price than I would expect for what you get (super minimal service, very casual). It's not a spot to recommend to folks visiting LA, but for a casual pizza spot with no frills, I would consider coming back to Emmy Squared if I happen to be in the convention/Crypto Arena area and wanted a quick bite to eat. read more
It was close to closing time and friend really wanted some pizza, so we made our way to Emmy Squared Pizza. Their seating area was closed already, but they let us order for takeout. I just needed a little sustenance, so I picked the Corner Slice, the pepperoni one for $8. This is available after 3 pm and is a quarter of a full pizza. Somehow they ended up giving me a two pepperoni slice meal for $10 instead. Note that all their pizza are the square kind, so don't expect the triangle pizza slices. We sat nearby in LA Live to eat the pizza. The pizza was overcooked and thick, not exactly my kind of jam for pizza, but at least I got something quick and cheap to eat. Since it is thick and overcooked, you should eat it immediately. Found out the hard way as we were looking for a place to sit and eat. Not bad for quick and cheap, but wouldn't go out of my way. Usual LA Live parking options here. I don't know if they validate as I parked elsewhere. read more
2 months ago
7 days ago
Amazing detroit style pizza. Crispy edges, flavorful dough. Delicious toppings .What's not to love. If you're expecting cookie cutter chain pizza, this is not for you. Will be back. read more
3 months ago
I walk past this establishment quite often on my way to the Staple Center. Long story shot, upon entering the place was empty, I was greeted with a friendly hello. I grabbed one square slice and was on my way. He heated it but it was still luke warm in the middle. The taste/flavor was really good but I was disappointed to pay almost $8 for a square slice of pizza that wasn't even wider than my hand . They have a deal if you go after a game you get a drink and slice for almost the same price, honestly that's the only way I'll go back. read more
We were going to a special performance at the Grammy Museum so we walked around LA Live looking for a relatively fast restaurant. I had never noticed this long corner spot that didn't look open because it was still hot and no one was eating at the very long outdoor patio. Inside you order at the counter and then take a number for service at tables and booths with flat screen TV's and some sports memorabilia. For me being Celiac, my first question was answered that all their Detroit style pizza could be made with a Gluten Free crust. The smallest was a rectangular 6 slices so I ordered a GF Margherita pizza and my brother got the Deluxe with onions, peppers and sausage. We couldn't have left overs and these are not thin crust, but the Detroit pizza crust is lighter, crunchy and a bit sweeter than the more dense Chicago deep dish pizza. We both surprisingly finished our pizzas and I was stuffed. Flavors were very good but could have used a bit more sauce. A very tasty pie with friendly staff. read more
I needed to grab a quick bite before going to the Grammy Museum and thought I'd give Emmy a try. They sell mostly whole pies, but have cheese and pepperoni by the slice, so I ordered one of each. At first, I thought the slices were a bit small, and looked a bit overcooked, but they were delicious! I love Detroit style pizza, and this is good Detroit style pizza. Nice crispy crust, tasty sauce, and a good amount of cheese. The two slices and a Coke plus tip was around $20. Service was quick, atmosphere was nice. I'm looking forward to trying their burgers sometime read more
Been curious about Emmy Squared for a while, and now there's finally a location within delivery range in DTLA. Delivery was reasonably quick, but the pizza definitely suffered from the trip. By the time it arrived, the crust had softened considerably from the steam. That said, this pizza reheats absurdly well. Five minutes at 425° on a pizza steel and it was basically a fresh-out-of-the-oven experience again. The biggest sticking point here is the value proposition. Not even the raw price itself, but the portion size relative to the cost. The pies are pretty small -- around the size of an XL glove -- and my order came out to roughly $80 delivered. If these were the size of two Prime Pizza Sicilians, I'd be thrilled. Even Hot Tongue square size would feel easier to justify. But these are tiny pies, and at this price point it definitely raises an eyebrow. I know, I know, I could just pick up for 30% less or whatever, but the point is that I can spend $80-$100 to get 2-3 pies delivered to me anywhere in Los Angeles County, so if it's not from here, it'll be somewhere else. As for the pizza itself: clean ingredients, clean bites, excellent crunch after reheating. Nothing individually mind-blowing, but everything works together well. The cheese gets beautifully melty, the sauce turns rich and comforting once reheated, and the whole thing becomes extremely satisfying. The dough itself wasn't especially notable structurally -- no dramatic crumb or fermentation character -- but the overall eating experience was still very good. I haven't looked at the other reviews yet, but if everyone got the same product I did, I'd guess the overwhelming complaint is probably portion size versus price. read more
5 months ago
Adding an update just to warn others. Besides wanting Detroit style pizza, I chose this location because it was listed as a participating restaurant to get parking validated at the LA Live garage. The worker said they don't validate the actual garage voucher tickets, but give a pre validated ticket for the garage. Upon exciting, the attendant said the given ticket was expired. I was within the time frame and went straight to the garage after. The machine eats the ticket so we couldn't see how old it actually was. I didn't put this into my initial review because I was hoping to settle the issue privately, but no one has returned my email. SO, if you're trying to take advantage of the free parking, check the ticket before leaving the restaurant. The pizza deal was decent, but not having to pay for parking good! read more
3 months ago
This place is so lucky they're conveniently located right next to the ridiculous Anime Expo badge pickup line - and had to use their bathroom (purchase necessary) - or else I would never step in here for their food alone; it won't survive, especially with their extremely overpriced quality. They had a limited menu paper at the counter (didn't realize they had other toppings available?) showing only basic pizza, so I ended up settling for that... why they didn't display the full menu (or was it limiting during lunch time?) Also they don't take cash. $30 for basic oily "Ronni overload" pepperoni... Reminds me more reasons why I dislike being in LA. read more
The pizza is excellent. I have never received worse service. I went to the Emmy Squared in Washington DC and really enjoyed the service there. The service in LA is a slap in the face. First of all there is no wait staff. You order by scanning a code and doing it yourself. There is no option not to tip. I'm glad I gave the minimum 15 percent. The pizza came out with no utensils. I asked for a knife and fork. The person serving the food said they are over there. Go get them yourself. I told him to get it and earn a tip. He brought back a plastic knife and fork. It's impossible to cut deep dish pizza with plastic. I explained this to the server. He snidely stated, "nobody else has a problem." I asked for the manager at that point and he doubled down on the plastic approach stating health concerns. I refused to accept this stupidity and berated him until silver ware was supplied. I spent close to 50 dollars here and this kind of indolence and laziness is not acceptable. I've included a picture of the silver ware I eventually received. Hold these clowns accountable. I enjoyed the pizza but everything else ruined the experience. read more
**This review is for the Big Matt Burger only** Went there on Friday evening. I didn't try their pizza but the Big Matt Burger was sooooo delicious! I was hesitant about the pretzel bun but everything tasted great together. The burger even had a little kick, yum! The staff at the register was super nice and helpful - she was patient and gave us time to think about our order without rushing us, showed us how to get water and even walked to our table to ask if we wanted additional sauces. Awesome service, thank you Emmy Squared Pizza! read more
Gabby and Lee we're like a well oiled machine. I gotta tell you they really really handled business like bosses. so I was waiting for the game to start grabbing a beer and just watching Gabby work was like a joy being that I'm in the hospitality industry. I love how she interacted with all of her guests. I love how she gave them options. I loved how quickly the food came out like everybody was like seriously a very well oiled machine. The place is clean. The vibe is fun. It's super close proximity to the crypto center. I'm telling you if I was starting any restaurant, Gabby is who I'm gonna want to be in charge of everything because that's how I felt that she had everything under control. She was the queen of everything and I love that for her. I love that for this company. They're lucky to have her. Do you hear me? Gabby needs a raise!!! read more
2 months ago
11 months ago
It was my first time here and it was empty. It's a pretty big place and I was surprised it was dead. Anyway, a friend ordered half and half margherita & pepperoni. It was average. You can come try and check it out for yourself and you be the judge. read more
Overpriced and very slow service! I walked in to get lunch and was surprisingly shocked by how high the prices are across the whole menu for a takeout spot with no dine-in seating. I ordered the cheesy garlic sticks and they pleasantly tasty and beautifully presented. But charging $15 and having me wait 20 mins after being told they would take 5 mins is just unexceptional. Also saw the burger sizes for others ordered and $20 for a burger with no fries makes no sense for a place like this. read more
19 days ago
As a fan of the Emmy Squared at Santa Monica Brew works, I was excited to see a new location open in downtime! It's a great location for a casual lunch during work or a bite before a game or concert. The pizza is on the pricier side but the portions are pretty large and can probably feed 2 people. It's dense Detroit style pizza and the staff was very friendly! They also have SM beers available. read more
2 months ago
This is one of the best pizza places in LA and especially Downtown LA! They have great Detroit style options and the Big Hawaiian is my favorite pizza to order! The entire staff is great and Lee is amazing! read more
6 months ago
I love pizza and this new place opened up by my job so I've been wanting to try it. I was surprised at the variety on the menu. I ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza to go. Umm... it was soft and soggy like when you heat up a frozen slice in the microwave. $9- 9.88 with tax. Horrible. I ordered, I ate it, regretted it. If that's their standard for pizza and it's called Emmys Pizza I definitely wouldn't venture out into the rest of the menu. From a pizza lover, never coming here again. I want my money back. read more
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I was pretty stoked to see this place opening up one night when I was attending a show at the Novo, so when it finally opened I knew I needed to come and see what this place was about. Emmy Squared Pizza is a pretty huge pizza shop located at the entrance of the Crypto.com restaurant area (I think it has a name, but who knows). When you walk into this place there is a huge counter where you can order, or you can take a seat at one of the tables, scan the barcode, and order right from the table which is exactly what we did. We settled on ordering a classic red sauce and mozzarella pizza as well as an order of the Zia fries which is a double order of french fries mixed in with some zia pimento cheese, scallions, bacon, and ranch. One thing I have to give kudos for is that as a note on the order, I asked for lightly baked crust so it would be on the softer side and one of the employees came to double check with me and they did exactly what I asked! When the pizza came out it was perfect for me. The cheese and sauce tasted pretty good while the dough was on the lighter side and had some great taste. The Zia fries that we had on the side were top notch as well. The french fries were crispy and the nacho like consistency of the whole thing was really tasty. Overall, Emmy Squared Pizza gets a win in my book. Although it wasn't the best thick style pizza I've ever had, they made me a solid pizza and listened to exactly what I wanted. The staff here was friendly and although I had to stand at the counter for 5 minutes for a water cup, things happen and I eventually did get it. Will I be back here? Definitely! It's the perfect place to stop before a show or a Lakers game! read more
5 months ago
Slow ass Service. Waited 30 minutes + for 1 fucken slice of pizza. They said it was because of an order with 7 pizzas ahead of me. Get a bigger oven if you can't put a damn extra slice in. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
First time trying I work nearby. update after going I think about five times now I have to admit I like this Pizza more than I would like to admit I'm a thin crust guy. The sauce on the bread is wonderful and the bread is fresh and the pepperoni has an awesome curl. I've never been to Chicago, but I think this must be a pretty good example of some great pizza I live in little Italy Los Angeles/San Pedro with some of the best pizza and Italian restaurants around and this is delicious single slice nine dollars. They have lunch specials two slices for $15 and I can't wait to try the Burger great service very clean and inviting atmosphere and they have a Patio with LA live Security nearby so no nonsense :-) read more
3 months ago
I love detroit style pizza so I was really excited to try this place but it was a little disappointing. I ordered 2 slices of pizza and it came out to $15 which i think is a little steep. Since I work in LA Live I asked if they honored the discount and the cashier said yes, but when I got my receipt there was no discount applied. After about 10 mins I received my food, I was offered some parmesan cheese and it was literally the tiniest sprinkle in the container. For some reason the pizza smelled like seafood, very fishy. Overall the food is okay but for the service and portions, ill probably pass. read more
7 months ago
Came one weekend afternoon, it was empty. The food is delicious, but is a bit pricey for me. 3 food items, and 2 drink for $60ish. read more
7 months ago
The service is so nice. A great spot before a game or event at crypto. The pizza is sooo yummy. I love the crust. They serve Santa Monica Brew Works beer and I lovveee it. I got the guava pina sour but they have their classic beers on tap. We sat on the patio. Such a quick walk to crypto after. read more
Decent spot to hang out before the game! Beers def cheaper than the price tags at the crypto arena. Burger and waffle fries were tasty. The burger was juicy and smothered with sammy sauce. We also tried the colony pizza, which was slightly soggy but still good. They dont serve hard liquor if you're looking for a full bar but they do have tvs! read more
4 months ago
10 months ago
This review is for patrons looking to grab a slice only as I can only review for my poor experience. Do NOT order pizza slices from here. They are very small, puny in fact. Which wouldn't be an issue if it was $4 but for $9 a slice I hoped it would be bigger than something that fit in palm of my hand... It was a Friday evening and not busy, I saw they had only a few tables, the manager said slices only take 4-5 minutes at the most, so I paid and even tipped (no idea why) waited and waited, while waiting a guy came in and asked for a slice, when told the price he laughed and walked out loudly saying "$10 for slice? GTFOH!" (Wish I had done that), finally after 15+ minutes and with an apology from the manager (he knew he lied), I was given w/ a tiny corner slice. I had a look of disappointment & surprise on my face and the young girl that presented it knew it was a pathetic slice and quickly looked away. Needless to say I felt ripped off, what a joke. The slice itself tasted fine but I believe their pricing is based off of their business location (LA Live) and a likely high rent. At least give the consumer something worth their money. I was still hungry after the dinky slice but I just chalked it up to a loss. There are no other options for slices in this area so you're better off paying $25-30 for one of their (small) pizzas or skipping this place all together. You've been warned. read more
5 months ago
Pizza was good but wasn't amazing was expecting a little bit more for something in LA getting that much business read more
1 year ago
Came here after comicon food was very tasty had a roni overload pizza the dough had great flavor and the service was great , ambiance wise ... sort of sport bar vibe but way mellow read more
1 year ago
Amazing staff and amazing food!! I walked here after attending a concert at crypto to grab a meal and I was not disappointed!! The vibes seem nice if you wanted to sit down and eat but I took my pizza back to my hotel! The pizza was so good and their gluten free crust is actually amazing! Will definitely be my go to spot after a concert at crypto.com arena! Highly recommend the angel pizza, so good. read more
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