Stopped into Peels on Wheels yesterday with three friends for a mid-day lunch on a freezing Rochester afternoon. Exactly what we needed. It's a true grab-and-go setup -- no real seating beyond a small high-top, and most people seemed to be taking their food to-go. The vibe is relaxed and unfussy. Service stood out. The man taking orders was very friendly and accommodating, and he let us know fresh pies were about to come out so we could wait for hot slices -- which we appreciated. I ordered the Rosa with pepperoni (they also offer it without) and the Buffalina. Both were very good, especially fresh out of the oven. Nice bonus: buy two slices and you get a free can of soda. Simple, solid pizza and great service. I'd definitely come back. read more

I needed a quick bite before my flight and found Peels on Wheels on Yelp. From the friendly customer service to the delicious food, everything was definitely five-stars. Louis was very helpful, explaining the menu and specials since it was my first visit. I decided to try the Detroit-style white top with Mike's honey drizzle and a pineapple Jarritos. While waiting, I sat on a few chairs outside in front of the garage. It took about 15 minutes, and my pizza was piping hot. My ricotta melted due to the steam, but it was still very good! The portion was generous, I could only finish one slice and took the rest to go. It's not a sit-down restaurant, it's perfect to take to-go; however, there is a table that you could stand and eat at, if you needed to. The decor was also nice and bright, with a unique twist with decor. Louis also mentioned they source most ingredients locally, which is noticeable in the freshness of every bite. He was kind enough to offer me a New York-style cheese slice, which was also delicious! While a little pricey, the quality justifies the price. I can't wait to return! If you're in the area, definitely check them out! read more

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Very good pizza. Best in the area soo far. I think we need to try another one, Maybe a signature to get the full feel. Cool location and string vibe in the shop. Price point is higher. A bit more than expected for a simple pie. But a second outing May change our opinion. read more

Peels on Wheels - 18" Pep - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

I've since gone back and have tried their sandwiches and omg I don't think anyone is doing anything like this in Rochester. Their commitment to high quality ingredients is so palpable. Don't question the price just go ahead and make that order. You'll get it soon. Also they have hella promos if you follow them on social!! read more

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I give Peels on Wheels a 5 star review the pizza they serve is hand made In every aspect the dough house made the sauce hous made , the mushrooms they use are not canned they are fresh roasted in the pizza oven ! And ! he makes his own fresh mozzarella in house ! you won't find a better in the city of Rochester.... the staff is remarkably friendly the owner Louis is great ! and he makes house made Tiramisu ! excellent read more

The pizza was very yummy. It was a little pricey but we believe that's the price you have to pay for quality ingredients. Would order again

We've been wanting to go here for a long time and it was everything I thought it would be!! The owner is very friendly and you can tell they care about food. We each ordered two slices, one cheese and pepporini and one of the specials. First let me say, every single pizza looked fabulous and I bet they are all delicious. We watched as slices came out of the oven, the care and attention they took to every slice to add toppings and make it perfect. Ours had fresh homemade stracciatella and local garlic, basil and tomatoes. It was the best pizza I've had in years. The owner also made a point of checking in on us as we ate outside to see how it was. The care, graciousness, hospitality and attention to detail they give is rare and was a great experience. 10/10 read more

Peels on Wheels - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Ridiculously good. After eating here, it will be the place you compare every other pizza you will ever have. And they won't even be close. read more

Food- Can not even describe how GOOD the pizza is!!! We have tried 2 types now, the Sicilian and the NY Style and both were cooked PERFECTLY, with QUALITY ingredients!!! We are excited to try the Vegan pepperoni next time Service- Very welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu and products used. Ambiance- Small, no eating inside, they have a couple chairs set up out front. read more

I have loved Peels on Wheels since they opened. It's always such a treat to have any of their food, be it a Friday foccacia sandwich special or any of their pizza styles. I've even taken a dough making class and been inspired to try and recreate their mastery at home. They do everything with precision and FLAVOR! I recently tried their GF pizza and let me tell you, from someone who had to be GF for almost 10 years, I understand how different those products can be. This pizza not only had all the flavor and quality ingredients you'd expect from any Peels On Wheels za, but the GF dough was out of this world! I expected it to be good, but it was even better than that. Totally worth the ordering ahead to have a special treat and share with GF friends. They will thank you! read more

Peels on Wheels - Gluten free cheese with pepperoni on 1/2 - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

So if you live in the area an follow Luis on Instagram and other assorted social media platforms you will know this started basically with a food truck. They would take the truck wherever and make you some fine pie's and yes take classes. Incidentally I heard he will start up Pizza Making Classes shortly make sure to check all the channels. They still use the truck but the weather has changed and now they have a brick and mortar space on Culver. The inside is light and bright and they have a large garage door for the actual truck to roll in. I found out about him and his pies on social media and a group of us did a zoom pizza making class sooooo much fun and just wow so tasty. Thank you Yelp and our CM Megan! They have been doing online ordering only for a while to get their rhythm going. But as of late you can come in and get you a slice or two or order some 'Za! But as always check the website/call in for more info for ordering and etc. They have a long table inside but no seating it's basically a "to go" type of deal but I got a piece of pizza and I stayed to eat it. SWEET BABY JESUS get you some of this.. sure it's a little more than I would spend on a slice or a whole pizza but ole homeboy makes his own mozzarella and sauce and blah,blah,blah. You get what you pay for and it's the best of the best stuff. The sauce (red sauce) on the pizza is just right not sweet and not too salty but perfectly nuanced for whatever you get on your pie. (I took a photo of the menu and other things. I saw on Insta today that they were doing slices to go from 12-3 and it was a piece of pizza with cup pepperoni (I'll be frank I'm not a big fan of da pepp I'm from Chicago and it's about the sausage) but this was hella tasty, the cheese perfect than the fresh chiffonnade of basil, house made piped ricotta and Mike's Hot honey. It was absolutely scrumptious. I asked him if he's ever do a "Tavern Style" or thin cracker crust pizza (Chicago REPRESENT) and he said eventually they will. They do Detroit style, grandma and etc. Luis is a Gem of a person and it's obvious he puts a lotta love into his place and da 'za. Just go! Seriously! GETS YOU SOME! Street parking. Party on! read more

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Ordered salsiccio and paid, with tax, 42$+. The good; the house made sausage and banana peppers, even if the peppers were too large. The bad; Burnt, not Neapolitan char, but too long in the oven burnt. The cheese is applied first and then the sauce is dabbled around, which made for rubbery/chewy cheese. The crust was so tough, not N.Y. slice chew, but rather wear your jaw out tough. The employees seemed happy and were friendly. The pizza at that price should be awesome, but it was a huge disappointment, and too expensive. read more

First time in Rochester and this place did not disappoint!! Delicious food and friendly staff!! Was a little difficult to find at night but we saw the Pizza Garage sign and was happy we did! read more

Peels on Wheels - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

We love it here ! There's no other place that compares- truly stands out. Pricey? Yes - so we only have it on special occasions because it really is a special treat. Fresh ingredients, friendly staff, Detroit style Wednesdays ..... yummmmm read more

Pizza was as advertised. I've been wanting to order from here for months. Finally drive across town to order and pickup. Order was ready a few minutes early. They were super friendly when I ordered. I advised I was a new customer and asked for what was recommended. Simple cheese & pep pizza was 5/5 for sure. Quality very high. This is not a greasy pizza joint with cheap ingredients. Everything was fantastic. Sauce, crust, cheese, pepp, oregano, fresh chopped basil sprinkled on. Fantastic. Definitely going back again. read more

Peels on Wheels - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

More than happy to add on to the Peels on Wheels love fest happening here on Yelp and other socials! Is there anything better than seeing a biz flourish and thrive like this? No one goes harder in support of great food and great people than our city - as is made clear by the Peels on Wheels to Peels Pizza Garage journey! The shop is located on Culver, nestled right between the North Winton Village and Beechwood...3 minutes from my home. Which is DANGEROUS. I love what they've done with the building to update and upgrade. The shop itself is a bright white, fresh ingredients on display, a shrine to Mike's Hot Honey (important), and an open kitchen to view the pizza hustle as you wait for your pie. Right now, Peels is doing a slow rollout of all their offerings to ensure everything is perfected - you can order and pay online for pickup during their open hours. As for the main character, the 'za itself, as everyone says - it truly is some of the best thin crust pizza I've had here or anywhere. Luis will explain the thought process behind his combination-style dough, fresh sauce, and how he perfected this recipe. It SHOWS in every delicious bite. We went with an "18 pep with hot honey and ricotta. It was flawless, not at all greasy and fired up with care. I also want to take a moment to honor the dipping sauces! The kick of the chili ranch was an excellent compliment to our 'za, and the gorgonzola dip features delicious chunks of cheese. I dipped pretzels in the leftovers as a snack and was a happy gal all week long. Luis and the team communicates their menu additions and updates primarily through Instagram. I cannot wait to see the success of this shop for years to come. It is my new go-to for pizza night, and a MUST order if you have yet to try! read more

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This dope little spot is tucked away on busy Culver street in Rochester, NY. You know the pizza is good when you drive 1.5 hours each way for it. Before we get into the dough, let's talk about the mozzarella cheese real quick. They make it in house from scratch. You're drooling, right? Buckle up! We started our meal with the Mozzarella Fritta filled with House-made mozzarella, hand breaded & fried (3 per order/fried in canola oil). The cheese pull was never ending and the crunch was perfect! You haven't had friend mozzarella until you've tried THIS fried mozzarella. Our mid week pizza party took off with a classic cheese that was "might not share" amazing. Organic tomato sauce, mozzarella blend, Sicilian oregano, basil, extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano. I'm not usually a heavy sauce fan but the flavor of this sauce was so good I actually wanted more! Next we get to the mouthwatering garlic. We did the "build a round" option and went simple with a Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil base topped with a Mozzarella blend. Best garlic pizza I've ever had in my life. The crust was crunchy and had the best finishing flavor. Peel's features specialties on different days of the week. We visited on "Motor City Wednesday" which features Detroit Style Pizzas! Started with the Chipotle Chicken BBQ (DSP) which has a cheese blend, pulled chicken (local free range), house made applewood smoked bacon (local pasture) finished with a drizzle house made bbq sauce sauce then garnished with pickled onion & chives. WOW is all I have to say. Every bit compliments each other in the most amazingly delicious way possible. The bbq sauce was LOADED with flavor. Now on to the simple but ever classic Red Top (DSP) which has a cheese blend, finished with two racing stripes of marinara sauce, Sicilian oregano and Parmigiano Reggiano. **added cup and char pepperoni for the perfect finish! Simple and savory. Staff was very friendly and welcoming! We can't wait to go back and try more delicious creations! read more

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I was so excited that Peels on Wheels opened a brick and mortar shop! I got the pepperoni 14" and it was very good. I like the cup and char pepp and they were nice and spicy. It's easy to see that everything is handmade with great quality. The pizza is a bit pricey ($24 after tip) but they do use all fresh ingredients. My only complaint is that I prefer a thicker crust and this is a thinner style, but overall it was very good. read more

Peels on Wheels - Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Finally had a chance to try out PoW. After hearing rave reviews everywhere about this place. Submitted an order online for 4:15 pickup. Arrive at 4:15, and they changed it to 4:45. Said the onus was on me to check my emails to see if it had changed. I was not aware. Got a Bianca (Garlic, mozzarella blend, piped ricotta dollops, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, Pecorino Romano) and added cup and char to half. Added a side of creamy Gorgonzola. This was a pretty dang good pizza. Was it upper echelon like everyone else states? No, especially not for $30. It was cooked well, great crust, very good flavor, but it was extremely thin and lacked substance. Tasty, but not fulfilling. The creamy Gorgonzola was definitely an interesting twist for a dip. I'd come back for a slice if I'm ever in the area at the right time when they actually have them, but no way I'd pay $30-$40 for another one of these. They are doing something different than other pizza joints, but that doesn't automatically make it incredible. read more

Peels on Wheels - Outside - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Yelp has helped me find a lot of great eateries over the years, but if I've learned anything, Yelpers definitely have a blind spot for pizza. Peels on Wheels wasn't terrible, and I'd give it 3 stars if not for the way too high price point, inconvenient hours and ordering system, and worst of all - BURNT CRUST. Want to show up on a whim and grab a slice? Nope. Only during lunch, and only if they have any left. Want to stop by and grab a pizza without ordering ahead? No way, they'll likely be out or you're waiting over an hour. Also, better follow them on social media to make sure they're actually open or not on a weeks long Holiday somewhere. Those issues aside, with the rave reviews here and elsewhere I still had to try it so after one previous attempt to score pizza here, we tried again. This time we ordered ahead and made a special trip up. The pizza was on the bland side and the crust was overly charred and completely inedible. The sides and sandwich we ordered were decent, but again not worth the trip or inconvenience of eating in the car since there's no seating. That's not their fault though that we're not local, so I don't count that against them. Why a 2 star review if at least some of the food is decent? Because I strongly believe the "burnt crust is cool" trend in pizza is one that needs to end. I don't know why I see so many people pretending to enjoy burnt crust on pizza. I know there's differences in opinion, but I refuse to believe there are taste buds out there engineered to enjoy charred, black pizza crust. It's gross. Quit it. read more

Came here recently for a the Yelp elite offer. It was nice to be treated to the pizza slices and the pizza was very delicious, very authentic and like nothing I have ever had before. I had to eat a hot slice right then and there. I was slightly disappointed there wasn't more choices but it was a busy Saturday so can't fault them for having busy service. Also love the extra toppings you can ask on it like the hot honey, so delicious. read more

Peels on Wheels - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

I've lived across the street from the Pizza Garage for several months but today was the first time I stopped in for lunch. Now I'm mad at myself for waiting so long! I got a slice of tartufo and a slice of pepperoni. They were both delicious. The crust was perfect. I didn't want to save a crust for my dogs but I did because I'm not a monster. And they had a special so I got a free Diet Coke with my order! The staff was super friendly and helpful too. Can't wait to try out more specialty slices. Pizza Friday is going to be a thing again. Hooray! Also, the space is super cute and clean and they have lawn chairs out front. read more

We ordered 2 - 18" NY style pizzas. The crust, sauce, cheese, toppings quality & service were exceptionally good. It was easy order and streamlined personal service for pick up. read more

Pretty good stuff really. However, this place is a little whacked. Probably the most expensive place you'll ever pay for pizza. Leaving you contemplating whether or not it was worth paying so much $ for just a large pepperoni pizza. (Like $40) I mean, it's a quality pie but c'mon. Also, don't think you'll be able to go ahead and order a pizza from here. I have called ahead to order a pizza only to be placed on hold for 10 mins and be hung up on. During that experience I called back to see what's up only to be told that they are sold out for the night by like 6:15, when they close at 8:00. Worth a try but with all honesty, they need to figure their shit out. You'll be better off buying a pie at your favorite pizzeria opposed to dealing with the inevitable disappointment from a pretentious ass pizzeria. I also called to order there once just to be told they are not taking any more orders and that was like at 5:30 pm. lastly, another time I called to order there at like 7:00pm (I know it was an hour before they closed but still) and got denied. Im done wasting my time and money dealing with these punks. Too bad, I really love the pizza and the respect they have for it but fuck em'. I guess ill be buying pizza where the rest of us peasants buy pedestrian pizza. read more

Best pizza in Rochester. Might as well be the best pizza in New York. The staff was amazing. Mouthwatering pizza even amazing the next day. Would definitely go back just to have this pizza. read more

We just finished a zoom pizza making class tonight put on by peels on wheels in conjunction with the 2021 Yelp Elite group. What a blast. We picked up our prepackaged ingredients yesterday. It was very neatly packed in durable plastic containers, everything we needed to make 1 medium pizza. Ready for the fridge awaiting our class in 24 hrs. The class was taught by Luis from Peel's on Wheels. They provided the prepackaged ingredients for this event. Their main business is a food truck that does Pop-up cooking at many different establishments and events around Rochester. Luis gave us some background of his business, explaining how he acquired his equipment and where he sources his ingredients from. He was a very good teacher and as we followed along he took questions and took his time explaining every step in detail. We had a blast and as a Bonus our pizza came out great. I am now confident that after mastering making dough. Still something to learn because the dough was provided. I could make pizza shop worthy pizzas at home. read more

Peels on Wheels - This was our final product! - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Love love love this pizza. The ingredients are top notch and the craftsmanship of the pizza is also amazing. Strongly recommend, it's delicious! read more

Heard through the grapevine from a friend this was her favorite pizza place, so my sister and I had to try it. She suggested the Rosa pizza and it did not disappoint! Crisp crust but still soft, and the flavor was amazing!! read more

Peels on Wheels - Rosa - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Excellent pizza! they have set combos of toppings which we ordered from and it did not disappoint!! Ordered takeout and picked up within about 30 minutes. Thin crust, very flavorful - will def be coming back! read more

Hands down best pizza in the ROC, and certainly in my all-time Top 5. That's it. Easiest yelp review ever.

Went and ordered a pie at night. Only took about 15 minutes. Got just a basic cheese Crust so good. Their oven must be amazing The restaurant smelled like garlic. I suspect if you like garlic this is your place Nice sauce. Flavorful Overall very nice. It's worth the drive to give it a shot read more

I am such a fan of peels on wheels! Their owner Luis is amazing and such a great addition to the community! He's so involved in all the different events and helping out where he can! I'm always excited to see peels on wheels at Festivals and shows. Really love their kits to go, super easy to build your own pizza at home! Got a chance to do this through Yelp and a homegrown event! Pizza is always delicious and fresh. Staff is friendly and sincere. Nice location for a quick lunch break! read more

The food is amazing!! No matter what you order, you'll be very happy! The pizza is fresh, innovative, delicious, a new experience. This is not like any other pizza we've had. Luis's creations are a treat for all your senses. His pizza is the only pizza we will eat. It far exceeds any others. read more

Simply the best pizza in Rochester and as good as any I have had in New York City. Wonderful thin crust. Marinara sauce is amazing. Always ready for pick up as scheduled. read more

Wife and I went here on a whim without really knowing much about it on Saturday for a late lunch. Definitely recommend. The women at the counter was really nice and helpful. Gave us a bit of the history of the place (started out as a food truck before settling on a location) and made some recommendations. We got a pepperoni and added the sausage, which was a good move. The sausage is great, house made. We also got a Salsiccia, which was my favorite. I'd like to go back and try the one with vodka sauce- sounds good too. Only suggestion I would give them is to make one with the Mikes Hot Honey they carry. I think that would be a good addition to a pizza. read more

Updated review in the Peels Pizza Garage: New location, same amazing pie. In a celebration of Pandemic Thanksgiving: The Sequel we embarked on a full week pilgrimage to the best of Rochester takeout. No way would we consider doing this without a Wednesday stop at Peels. Why Wednesday? Because that's the day Luis graces our undeserving tastebuds with his Detroit style masterpiece. This pizza is ridiculous. It's a thick, buttery celebration surrounded by a cheesy crust that will shock and amaze. Although they regularly experiment with tasty variants, I recommend to start with the classic pepperoni. The sauce has fantastic flavor and the char cup pepperoni adds just the right touch of spice. Also, get there just a few minutes before your order is due, so you can see Luis personally monitoring each pie to ensure it meets his seal of approval before passing from his hands to yours. Trust me, make it your goal to one day meet someone who looks at you the way Luis looks at pizza, and you will have found true love. read more

I've had Peels on Wheels, including build your own Zoom meeting. Now I get to try live in shop. A slice of sausage and a slice of pepperoni. Great! As I knew they would be. Tender crust, great toppings, with a little extra herbs and grated cheese for good measure. They do have vegan options for cheese and pepperoni. Friendly, efficient. Doing a nice business on this Saturday at noon. Telling folks about their Brainery class via zoom. Parking is a bit of a challenge - I'm around the corner. Don't. Let. That. Stop. You. It's well worth the trip. read more

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Amazing pizza and vegan friendly. The marinara pizza is amazing. Awesome atmosphere in the shop.

Peels on Wheels is easy to miss. It's my opinion because I did not expect that the restaurant be in building to building style so I missed it. You can find a parking spot in a parallel parking lot. They do not have sit-ins for us to eat our pizza. It is good for taking out especially high cases of covid right now. They have a small truck in the building and I found that it's very cute and different. When I approached the cash register to order the pizza. They were very friendly and the owner, Luis came to me then talked to me via iPhone. He asked me if anything I feel they need to improve or anything then please let him know via social media. It's very nice of him and very gentleman. When I took pizza out and had them for dinner with my partner. Omg. It was so delicious!!!! My partner can't stop asking me where did you get them? I was like yeah this place as I told you many times it shows how much it tastes good!!! I would recommend pizza lovers to get their fix here!!! I bet you that you won't want to share with anyone once you taste this pizza!!! Thank you for an amazing experience! read more

Peels on Wheels - Pizza Near Me - Rochester, New York

Best pizza maybe the healthiest in Rochester or anywhere! Period. Staff/owner super friendly and know the product they sell. Luis has a variety of options like round Neapolitan, grandmas, Detroit and sandwiches. The NEW York Neapolitan style round could be described as close to Angelo's and Del Rossi's both In Philly and modern in New Haven. Really like John's of bleaker street but I don't need coal fired burnt crust New Haven style. For me peels on wheels checks all boxes ! They have 2-3 day poolish, double fermentation, higher digestibility, lower glycemic index and higher protein and ideal dough PH. The result is that you don't feel terrible after eating this pizza, Luis is a true pizzaioli and bread maker. His heart is in the business and it shows. This joint is the real deal. We would like have an option to avoid seed oils, due to allergic sensitivity and use real beef tallow for the fried mozzarella, French fries ect. That would offer a competitive edge over anyone else from a health standpoint. Since all restaurants use cheap inflammatory seed oils. read more