*perfect spot to end the night after a few beverages *cheap pizza (about $5.50 - 6.50 a slice) *Bar attached *[[HIGHLIGHT]]Busy and low key[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] * Located off busy Congress street- and as usual as it is in almost every city downtown- finding free parking is challenging ... but pay parking lots are available *Appears they are doing renovations and will expanding their space. read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Good for a sit down meal? No. A solid takeout slice? Yeah! Listen, I'll be honest: I was pretty skeptical when I walked up if I wanted to go here. But saw several people (obviously locals who work nearby) coming in and out we gave it a shot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It truthfully looks pretty rundown on the outside, and the inside area where you order is very dark.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outside there are a few tables, all kinda dirty and grubby looking and not ideal if you are wearing nice clothes (and safe to assume they don't clean these tables more than once a day, if that).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But the slice itself was solid! A nice crisp crust, not too oily, a nice topping to sauce and cheese ratio. If you come here, I 100% recommend just getting it to go. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's not really much places nearby to sit and enjoy it, but if you're staying at a nearby hotel, it's a decent choice to bring back to the room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoyed our slices at lunch enough we decided to come back again later during our trip to get it a second time. read more

I've previously only visited Empire late at night after a trip to the bars when they're bustling with customers. My previous trip I had been excited to try the elote pizza, but since it ran out I decided to visit the next afternoon to try again. I did not have an as pleasant experience ordering midday as I normally do. After ordering the employee at the counter took our slices from the display case and threw it back in the oven to warm up. This unsettled us, because we were unsure how long the pizza had been sitting out. The employee directed us to take a seat and said they would bring out our order. After waiting for what seemed like too long I headed back around to the front where the employee realized he had forgotten our food and took the burnt pizza out of the oven to start the process over. Eventually we got the pizza and it tasted good, but it definitely made our stomachs upset in a way that confirmed it had probably been left out for too long. I'm going to continue coming back but I've learned my lesson about coming midday. read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Elote Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I was just happy that something was open at 10pm on a Thursday night. Slices were delicious! read more

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Empire Pizza is a solid go-to for laid-back vibes and seriously good pizza. We tried the Elote Pizza, and it delivered--bold, craveable flavors on a crust that hit the perfect balance of crunch and chew. The staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, which made the experience even better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is super casual and relaxed, making it an ideal spot for the local college crowd or anyone looking for a no-frills, good-food-only kind of place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great pizza, good energy, and an easy place to hang.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Half a slice of Elote pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Ok so we were in the streets of Tuscon... if you been to Tuscon, you'll get the irony of that statement but none the less we found this great late night spot that had beer, pizza, and a strong drink. What's not to love !!!! Honestly the pizza here was so good! And they make it fresh, I saw them kneading the dough and preparing for the next day (we were here pretty late). I enjoyed the service here too it was friendly but not overbearing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe here is definitely dive bar type of vibe ![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely returning !!!! read more

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This place is a small little place that serves up slices of pizza, New York style. Two slices and a drink was $9 which I think is a great price. I'm not sure if the dough is made in house or if it's a frozen premade product. The crust didn't have much body or structure. It was very flat with no height. No browning on the crust but it was crispy which was odd to me. No real flop when the slice was held up. The sauce had a good tang to it and was well seasoned. The toppings tasted good. Overall this pizza is the pizza I'm looking for at 2am when I'm heading home from downtown, it was amazing and it wasn't horrible, just an average piece. read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This place is truly a staple in Tucson, Arizona. Whether you're stopping by downtown for a quick slice or grabbing a whole pizza to share with friends and family, it never disappoints. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's one of those spots that instantly comes to mind when you think of the best pizza in town--consistently great food, great atmosphere, and always a solid experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm especially excited to see the upcoming bar remodel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Looking forward to catching some games there while enjoying their amazing food! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for friendly local vibe pizza bar[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] , Simply great tasting pizza with some of the best crust I've ever had...this is your place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A little outside seating with full bar in the back and a few pub tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Affordable Lunch Specials. Pizza & soda $5.50 - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Downtown and convenient if you want something quick to eat. You Can get a Whole pie or pizza by the slice. Good for a fast lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I took the fam here and we each got a slice (a cheese, a pepperoni, and an elote) and a drink and sat in the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a bar and seating in the back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Ordered our slice of pie and sat in bar area. We were served immediately after being seated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bartender was great and was quiet on a Monday evening[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. You can always count on a good slice of pizza !when the craving hits. read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Behind the bar - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great by the slice price combo for $5. Desserts galore to go. Fast friendly service. read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Elote pizza makes me smile. The Mexican themed pizza has no special heat to it but rather a satisfying flavor of sweet corn & crema. Server suggested adding a generous splash of lime. Perfect! We shared a giant pizza & had leftovers for breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Empire Pizza in the heart of downtown Tucson exudes a friendly atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Indoor seating in the small bar & a few tables at outdoor patio give you a chance to choose AC / bar vibe, or, streetside people watching.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Better go twice to decide. Fun place with good food. read more

Have you ever tried elote on a pizza? At Empire Pizza in downtown Tucson, Arizona, you can try the most mouthwatering slice of pizza with elote and aioli on top! While this might sound crazy, this was the best slice of pizza I have ever enjoyed! We stopped at this spot during our Downtown Tucson Walking Food Tour and I am already craving to return. There is a bar in the back with great service and good brews. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is limited, but there are a few tables you can enjoy your pizza at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This spot has a variety of amazing pizza, but make sure to try the elote slice at Empire Pizza! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is my fave pizza place with the hidden bar in the back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They serve great wings too. BUT let me tell you my fave pizza is the sausage and the last handful of times I've went there to get it, they are always out. I even stopped going for quite some time, maybe at least a year maybe two and then I come back and guess what? ! They're out of sausage pizza. When you're craving that certain food and don't have it, you go there just for that, it's so disappointing. I'll try again in another year perhaps. read more

I ordered takeout last Sunday to watch the conference championship rounds of the NFL playoffs. I ordered the elote pizza and the Bensonhurst (Pepperoni, Bacon, Prosciutto, and Italian Sausage) to go. The young woman behind the counter told me it would be about 20 minutes. After I placed my order, left to have coffee at an independent coffee place up the street and when I came back to see if my order was complete, this young guy (early 20s) was walking out with two pizzas. The same staff member looked at me like what do you want so I answered I am here for my pizzas. She realized she gave my pizzas to the guy walking out and went to confront him in front of my wife and kid who were waiting right outside the door and I followed and the guy gave her back the pizzas, looked at me and said I was wondering why she gave me two pizzas when I only ordered one. Besides the paucity of ethics, morals, and values from the other customer, I do not understand why the staff member didn't validate who she was giving the products. The pizzas were very large and the two came to $61. The flavor was ok, but the pepperoni was too greasy and I did not care for the crust. If you enjoy thick crust, you may really enjoy their pizza. read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Elote Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Well, the spot was a bit blah points for the outdoor seating and the people-watching view from the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I am guessing it is a great spot as the foot traffic was very extensive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered a pepperoni slice and it was pretty darn greasy, not a lot of crunch, and pretty average. The staff was very amazing though and their energy levels were high. read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Super simple place with a little outside patio. Was hungry and I just wanted a slice of pizza after hiking so this fit the bill. Definitely not the best pizza I've ever had, but a place in the desert where I wouldn't expect New York style Pizza, it hit the spot. read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I'd never been here before but have always wanted to. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We attempted once on a Saturday night and it was super packed but this Friday night around 6:00 we were lucky enough to find a table by the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered slices of pizza pepperoni and elote (corn). I had never had or heard of roasted corn pizza before but let me tell you, I've been missing out on this slice of heaven my whole life, this was an unexpectedly delicious slice of pizza with sprinkles of cilantro and mayo / sriracha sauce ( I think ). When you go try the elote pizza (this coming from someone that passes on corn most of the time). The pepperoni pizza was a bit too greasy for my liking. Also too, great news - they're taking over the larger vacant building on the right side of them (the server told me) / corner of Congress and Sixth Ave. read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I came here with my mom and sister expecting great customer service and pizza, I had gotten a pepperoni slice and an elote slice which took 45 minutes first of all and while I waited I sat in the bar and was trying to make conversation with the bartender who was not trying to talk and made it very clear to me and my family. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar top was sticky and the bar had a funky smell.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We finally got our pizza and it was just sloppy and was very mediocre at best, I will not be returning any time soon. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great little pizza and pub in downtown Tucson.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pizza up front and beer in the back!! read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Barrio Blonde - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Overpriced and tasted/looked like cafeteria food. Didn't look like the website pictures. Perhaps just got unlucky but regardless pizza was not good. Service was fine, food was not read more

I'm from north Jersey and I compare it that way, but I was genuinely surprised at the quality they're bringing all the way out here in the desert. Great service, good flop, and small pizza shop ambiance with outdoor seating that would warrant a barstool rating of 6.8 from me. read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Plain slice with extra grated cheese - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Quick service! And affordable. The ranch is perfect too omg. So delicious. The ambiance and atmosphere reminds me of like local pub. The artwork they have on the walls are cool too definitely go in the back at the bar to check it out! read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I had them a couple times during the comicon this year and last year too. Delivery is convenient and on time. If I had any complaints, it's that it needed another couple of minutes more in the oven to get the undercarriage a little more done. Being from NY, pizza shouldn't flop at all. read more

I'm a huge fan of Empire's pizza and (outside of OG Eegee's of course) they have the best ranch in town. Definitely try the elote pizza if you're ordering a whole pie, although in general I find it worth checking out any of their specialty pies or whatever the slice of the month is. I had some concerns about the declining quality of the food, service, and delivery a few years ago but they've clearly made all the right changes since then. Absolutely one of my favorite places to order a slice, get a pizza delivered, or to bring friends from out of town. read more

Cute pizza place in downtown Tucson! Came here with friends before going to a concert. It's such a small cute place with pretty good priced pizza and other stuff- like wings and sweets. :) I tried a slice of cheese and pepperoni, not a huge fan of pepperoni, but the cheese pizza was good! It was cheesy, soft, and the slice was big enough. Not extraordinary taste wise, but it was still good, and the price was good! read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Solid little pizza joint. Very minimal menu. We got a pepperoni and jalapeno to go. Pizza was good. I do wish they had salads. read more

I'm in town for a wedding, arrived at 10pm and I need a quick bite. Luckily Empire pizza is open until midnight. The pepperoni pizza slice was chewy and the crust was crispy (I didn't know pizza crust could be like that). For the price and the carbs it's not bad. The fryer was broken, so I wish I could've tried their wings. Garlic knots are discontinued from the menu which I was looking forward to. They have a bar in the back and tables. Come have slice and a little drink in the back. My slice was $4.50 and the cocktail was $8 which isn't bad. read more

Highkey hit the spot when I swung by. Definitely a 7/10 pizza but for the price $4.50, worth. I would go back as a late night munch or cravings . Staff was really nice too read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is the second time lve ordered the Elote pizza and it has been delivered inedible. I thought l would give it a second chance but it arrived with the corn on top black. That burnt taste was so pungent. They also didn't put the chipotle dressing and greens on top. Even my dog wouldn't eat the crust. We had to throw it out. read more

I ordered through the restaurant for delivery. They outsourced to doordash. Not my decision. Guess the delivery guy/gal enjoyed our pizza because was never delivered. Restaurant says they are not responsible but DoorDash. Still no Pizza! Empire Manger was useless. read more

E L O T E PIZZA, order that! It was my first time having the Elote pizza and I fell in love! I love elote in a cup but this pizza takes it to the next level. My friends were hesitant to try it but also fell in love after the first bite. Step out of your comfort zone and save that pepperoni pizza order for next time! We also had the tiramisu which is amazing! Everyone raves about the cheesecake which I will try next time! read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Elote Pizza slice - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Pizza was exceptional as always. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant could be a little cleaner[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the biggest disappointment was the five dollar Coke. Yes it was Mexican Coke, but for five dollars.. read more

Flavor on the elote pizza is delicious!.. love the service always with a smile... [[HIGHLIGHT]]very cool layback atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small quaint place. Indoor and outdoor seating available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bar was comfortable and nice and cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pizza was large, including the slices and the taste was decent for a bar. The Elote pizza was very good with crushed red pepper on top needed a little bit more seasoning to get the full flavor. Pepperoni a little greasy needed a little bit more sauce. Overall a nice place to get a slice of pizza and a beer for eight dollars during happy hour. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However, the bathroom needs some work definitely a dive bar bathroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And service was good. read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Elote pizza huge slices - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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A group of us went here on a Saturday night and I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty the pizza was! We had some cocktails and pizza and were able to find a table to sit down in the back. It was a great experience and I can't wait to go there again. read more

Empire Pizza & Pub - Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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On our second trip here we had the Elote pizza and beer "deal" in the bar. The pizza was just as good as last time, the sever was friendly, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is brick-and-wood Old Skool Tucson.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But at $25.74 including tip for two pretty thin slices and two beers, this ain't what I'd call value for money. It's all about what you're after, I reckon. read more

Being born and raised in Brooklyn NY I pride myself on knowing what great pizza looks & tastes like. And there once was a time where a slice of pizza at Empire was the very best in Tucson. My last two recent visits to Empire I noticed that the slices were considerably smaller and they had less sauce and cheese on them. During those two visits I asked the staff: "Where was Damian" who happens to be one of the best pizza makers in Tucson. I was told he was out of town. I finally learned that he decided to stop working at Empire. That explains why they now serve a LOUSY slice............. read more

Good Pizza good price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly people Friendly environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the Pepperoni extra cheese. I was delicious read more