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    4.5 (51 reviews)
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    Audrey B.

    Very cool interior with cartoonish painting on the walls, small but neat spot. A little loud inside with lots of families. The menu has a lot of good options though I wished there were more vegetarian pizzas (though you could make your own, more creative veggie options would have been nice like a meat substitute or more creative veggies). I shared some of my partner's pizza and it was very good - chewy crust with stretchy fresh cheese. We got the potato dish too and I thought it was okay, not my favorite style of potatoes (wished they were more crispy on the outside). We got custard for dessert and the pumpkin cheesecake was delish. Though it didn't really taste/feel like custard - it had a texture closer to ice cream, didn't have that classic smooth/silkiness to it. Our server was super friendly and easy to talk to. I would go back!

    Jennifer M.

    First time Brunch girl at Pie Hard!!! We have been waiting to try the Brunch but everytime we would swing by they were already Sold Out... so that must mean it is that good. This place is normally open for dinner with Pizza, Calzones, cocktails and Yummy Frozen custard... But on Sunday8tbey do Brunch Only. We all decided to get something different so we could share... Everything from the Breakfast Club Pizza, Monte Cristo Calzone, and BLTTT was Excellent.... Next time we will get the Waffle Board!!! So just another reason to go back! We also indulged in some Brunch Boozy Cocktails... Bloody Mary and the Adult Milk Chocolate were hits!!! If you venture to the Illinois side hit up Pie Hard.... Tip: they open at 10am-2pm Sunday Brunch or until they sell out..so get there early.. (there was a line forming when we arrived as it's not a big place).

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    Kate A.

    We enjoyed the pizza and great beer selection here on several visits - my favorite place in town for a casual dinner! We recently dropped by with a group of seven for an early weekend dinner, and staff was very helpful in accommodating us. We knew that there was a Thai food pop-up happening, but unaware that the full menu wasn't also available. In all, there were a couple usual salads, mozzarella sticks, and three pizzas from the regular menu. The Thai menu was four items - I believe the choices were salad, dumplings, noodles, and... I'm forgetting something! Anyway, they were all okay (we didn't love them) but we would've preferred the pizza menu. We were an all-ages group celebrating a birthday, and excited about ice cream. We were offered a "flight" of six samples in a muffin tin, or full servings in individual cups; we went for full servings. We each picked a flavor, and were shocked to be served tiny scoops - like a couple tablespoons - in the bottom of what seemed to be an eight-ounce cardboard dish. The teenagers each ate theirs in one bite. That was really disappointing, and I was a little embarrassed to see the tiny servings after promising everyone a real treat. Hoping for clearer communication next time! Aside from our most recent odd experience, Pie Hard has always done us well. It's a friendly, welcoming place with exceptional pizza and competent, friendly staff. We'll be back!

    The Island
    Michelle L.

    I stopped at Pie Hard on Saturday after work because I had been wanting to try their pizza. Waterloo is like the other end of the world to me but on a Saturday it didn't seem that far with no traffic. Pie Hard is a cute bar with a beautiful pizza oven and a case of house made custard. I ordered The Island Pizza (vodka sauce, mozzarella, candied bacon, pickled pineapple, and jalapeno). It was delicious. Puffy crust with a perfect leopard spotted char. I loved the toppings although they were a little sparse. The candied bacon was thick cut and I loved the way it went with the acid of the pineapple and the spice of the fresh jalapeno. I was too full for custard but took a scoop of Rice Krispies Treat custard home with me. It was rich and creamy and it did taste like a Rice Krispies Treat. Friendly service. I'm sure I'll be back!

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    Elizabeth M.

    Color me amazed. Who knew I'd find such a beautiful presentation of a fiber rich brunch item at a pizza pie place?! Thank you, thank you, thank you for the healthy option and major props on the layout. You've got your clientele covered, so anyone wanting to enjoy brunch has something for them on this menu. Currently unable to drink, but when I can I'll be back for their cute mimosa glasses

    Chuck S.

    First....small local. I did that. Outstanding people that own and work here! Second...We drive 30 minutes one way to go here, passing several other pizza joints. It's that good, and that cool. Third...they have homemade custards. And a big pic of Bourdain on the wall. Whats not to like?

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    Their food is great, the wait time, not so much. Ordered online, went in to grab a drink while waiting and didn't get served before many others. Then people who came in 15 minutes after I did got their food and mine still hadn't been prepared. I got a simple cheese pizza and it would've been quicker to go inside and order before ordering 45 minutes earlier.

    The McClane
    Shawn M.

    Ok so not only am I this company's first review I was actually their first order ever. They have been planning to open for a couple weeks now, but with COVID 19 everything was put on hold. They finally opened for take out and we couldn't wait to give them a shot. They have a small menu but everything was executed perfectly. It is Neapolitan style pizza made with fresh ingredients and herbs. We went with the queen and the Mcclane. They were both so good. The wood fired oven put a very nice char on the crust giving it that extra bite. We also ordered a Smoked Caesar salad. We were absolutely blown away by the salad. The dressing was fantastic very flavorful and the smokiness gave it that extra flair! This will quickly become my go to pizza shop. If your thinking about making the drive but not sure... just do it and you can thank me later!

    The Island pizza. Candied bacon, pineapple and without jalapeño peppers

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    5 years ago

    This was very good pizza. Just the correct size for one. The meatballs had a perfect texture for pizza. Easy to bite through and tasty

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    6 years ago

    Just disappointing, nothing special, specially for the price. Probably the fifth or sixth rated pizza in Monroe county.

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    6 years ago

    Excellent pizza every time, Caesar salad is excellent too! Love all that this eatery brings to Waterloo.

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    5 years ago

    We loved their pizza, and yogurt! Definitely worth the price. Their pizza is big enough for 2 people!

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    Normally we have this delivered and since we live at the far end of there delivery area the pizza…read moreis never piping hot. Did carry out yesterday and it was great. Phoned in order, ready when promised. New lighter option pizza with more veggies and less cheese was also pretty good.

    Placed online order at 7:52 pm waited almost hour said it was delivered but never got our order…read more Called and asked to talk to a manager since the person who answered was rude!!! I was advised he was the manager Chris who may be the general manager which is even worse the way I was talked too He called the driver who said she delivered to us, our address number is on the house and have a glass front door, the driver never came to our house. When I tried to get information where she delivered it he continued to talk over me asked if I want them to remake it or what or refund it I was trying to see if I could find out if she even went to the right subdivision but was over talked When I asked why he was talking to me that way and loud he said he has already apologized and the calls are recorded So because your over talking a customer and argumentative then it's ok because your apologizing in the same breath? I'm glad the calls are recorded so they can see how a manager talks to a customer and acts as if we were not being honest about our order because as he said the driver said she delivered it to you I never leave reviews and was in the service industry forever and would not treat a customer that way!

    Pie Hard Pizza - desserts - Updated August 2026

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