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    The Gypsy Poet

    4.6 (812 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:45 PM
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    Pepperoni
    Matthew L.

    Thought the pizza was okay, but it was honestly pretty average. Just moved to Houston, so maybe this is still one of the better spots in the city? The crust was decently crispy but I thought the overall taste and ingredients were just decent. They have hot honey in bottles that you can use.

    Dream Catcher Pepperoni Madness
    Donna A.

    What an excellent find. This place may have some of the best pizza I've ever tasted in America. The crust was perfection. The pepperoni with the hot honey was perfection. We also had the Dream Catcher, and, boy oh boy, was it delicious. The cheese was incredible. The pizza flavors just seem to live in harmony. The restaurant was so clean and neat. It had a fun vibe that made me want to return. The service and staff were wonderful. The bathrooms were clean and neat.

    Outside and Patio
    Mary U.

    This is one of my favorites places to get pizza in Houston and my favorite thing is their hot honey. It's the perfect addition to any of their pizzas. As for pizza, I usually go for the pepperoni madness. I also enjoyed the cappellone "big hat" pizza with truffle oil on top, it added an extra earthiness. Service is normally very quick and on top of it. The ambiance is immaculate with nice lighting and outdoor and indoor seating. It could be hard to find seating during busy hours. Parking is mainly street parking and the lot next to it (sometimes they charge for parking in the lot).

    Cinque formaggi with prosciutto
    Edna C.

    We came in hangry for pizza. This place is super chill. Many types of people in the dining space. There's a variety of tables: high, normal and stair seating. We ordered the cinque formaggi and added some prosciutto. It was presently nicely and piping hot upon arrival. It took about 15 mins since there were a few people ahead of us. We will try another pizza next time.

    Thin/foldable slice :)
    Stanley S.

    I've been meaning to try this popular artisan pizza spot for a while and so far my first impression is solid. We ordered a takeout pepperoni madness pie with hot honey which is served with fresh basil and Parm on the side. The pie was thin and crispy but still foldable with the right amount of chew. Loved how the pizza felt like a hybrid neopolitan/New York style pizza with a proper crisp crust and not overly greasy. One of the few places in the city that warrants the hype and easily a top five pizza spot in Houston.

    Inside
    Courtney J.

    We came by for a late lunch on Saturday. Street parking, no parking lot. Typical for this part of Houston. Great vibes inside! You order at the counter and find an open seat. Good selection of beers and bottled sodas to add to your order. I ordered the Cinque Formaggi (added pepperoni) and the Pepperoni Maddness. Excellent pizzas!! The goat cheese was sooooo yummy the cinque and the hot honey on the maddness gave it a nice sweet touch. Crust was great, I love when it's slightly burnt and bubbly. Would definitely come back again to hangout with friends.

    Pepperoni Madness (Gluten Free)
    Sarah G.

    I can only speak for my DoorDash experience, but this was one of the best gluten-free pizzas I've ever had. I also love how it's a normal-sized pizza and not a small. I had leftovers. I appreciate them having a normal GF crust and not cauliflower. (Can we please stop making cauliflower the ONLY gluten-free option?) My husband ordered the Dream Catcher, and I had the Pepperoni Madness. I will absolutely visit their Midtown and Heights locations when we're in the area. We can't wait!

    Pepperoni Madness, Cappellone, Cinque Formaggi. All three were amazing
    Nhu H.

    The pizzas here are amazing. My party of 4 came on a Saturday night and sat outdoors on their dog friendly patio. We ordered the pepperoni madness, the capellone, and the cinque formaggi. My favorite was the pepperoni madness but the other two were delicious as well. I will definitely be coming back!

    This is pathetic for a pizza.
    Justin M.

    Pizza was so mediocre and void of toppings I almost want to call it flatbread with an essence of pizza. Ordered 3 pizzas and in all honestly the toppings if you combine might make one pizza. Ordered the queen, madness, and backpacker. All lacked sauce, cheese and flavor. Toppings stop like 3 inches from the end. The queen has the smallest little dots of mozzarella. Only thing good was the dj and the tiramisu. Tiramisu was one of the better ones I've had in a while. Really enjoyed it. Nice little spot for some kids to play inside. You order and then sit wherever and they go around asking names to find you. I feel like a numbered tag for you to take would probably do better. All drinks are in coolers so pick your own.

    Tania M.

    Hands down this pizza is addictive. I cannot stop thinking about the fancy Backpacker over and over. They also have a great wine selection to pair with the different types of pizza. Service is fast and being able to sit outside on a cool spring day is an added bonus. The place is a very casual welcoming locale. Definitely if you enjoy Wood Fired Pizza this is your place. On high demand days if you try to order delivery and you may have to recheck the app to see time slots that get open. This place is popular and they have to block times it seems for delivery orders. The demand is real!!

    Cappellone
    Courtney W.

    Solid pizza spot in Houston! The menu has a good number of options. I enjoy the inside, it's pretty casual and there is a selection of books and games you can play, plus a movie playing in the background. The pizza is fresh and takes about 20 minutes to come to your table. The crust is great, it's the right chew and crispy on the bottom. Love the basil, parm, and red pepper flakes on the side. The cappelone is a solid savory pizza, the sausage and mushrooms and a nice combo. I preferred the dream catcher - the goat cheese is so nice on top and the fresh arugula makes it well rounded. It's about $15-20 per pizza. Parking available on the street for free. Will have to come try other pizzas!

    Pepperoni and sausage pizza with hot honey drizzle.
    Dustin Y.

    By far one of the best pizzas I have ever had. The crust was cooked to perfection with the char on the edges. Also the hot honey was mixed perfectly. The presentation was also one of the best I have seen, especially for a pizza joint. They don't skimp on whatever you need. The best part is this place is self service so you don't have to rely on anybody waiting on you. The people are friendly at the front counter and they offer great advice for first comers. I will be going back every time I visit Houston. It was also nice because you get out of the business of the city and get to enjoy a calm neighborhood with peace and quiet.

    Fancy Backpacker
    Chloe L.

    Definitely on the higher price range for pizzas but paying for higher quality and nice ambiance. Lots of cozy indoor and outdoor seating. More on the Italian style with a thin but chewy dough. We liked everything we ordered: fancy backpacker and dream catcher (good for a vegetarian option!). Lots of local beers and very friendly service.

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    Pretty good pizza! Atmosphere was great and the workers were nice! Id go back again!!

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    It was good pizza. I was hoping for life changing Pizza but that wasn't the case. I still prefer some other Houston favs

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    Is there onsite parking?

    They don't have a parking lot. There's street parking and other businesses that are usually closed in the evening where you might be able to park.

    Can they make half and half like half 5 cheeses and half pepperoni?

    I honestly don't think they do. They're menu says no half toppings. But I guess it doesn't hurt to ask.

    Can they make gluten free pizza?

    yes they make it

    Does the house tomato sauce contain onion/garlic?

    Is there vegan cheese option?

    When I went, staff recommend subbing cheese for truffle oil. It was delicious, didn't miss the fake stuff.

    Do they allow dogs on the outside patio?

    Yeah!! They allows dog at the patio and you can ask them for a treat or water for your puppy.

    Do they offer gluten free options?

    I believe they do.

    Gluten free crust options?

    Not per order online system.

    Vegan options ? 🌱🧐

    Say yay! We do have a vengan option! We can make the Big Hat “capellone” vegan for you.… 

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    West Alabama Ice House has been one of my go to Houston spots for years. It is simple, classic, and…read moreexactly what a Texas dive should feel like. Nothing fancy, just cold beer, picnic tables, dogs everywhere, and an easy atmosphere that makes it impossible not to relax. I brought a friend in town tonight who had never been to a real Texas dive and this was the perfect place to show him the vibe. We grabbed a couple of beers, sat under the lights, and ended up talking for hours while people drifted in and out with their dogs and bikes. It reminded me why I keep coming back. Service is quick, the crowd is always friendly, and the whole place feels like old Houston in the best way. If you want a spot that is comfortable, welcoming, and timeless, West Alabama Ice House never disappoints.

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