When I think of a great food experience, I think of Crust Collective. My husband digs the beers,…read morebut I'm in it for the gluten-free deep dish pizza. I love that you can get traditional pizza toppings or creative combinations. The flavor of the pizza is amazing and I have heard that the gluten free crust is considered better than the regular by some people. This location gets busy, so if you can swing an early dinner or a meal at a slightly off time, your wait to sit will be shorter. We came in a bit before 5 when the patio seating was open and got to sit right away. When they are busy, you might wait a bit for food, but the servers are friendly and super knowledgeable about the menu items. We ordered the "something marvelous" (bbq chicken) and a pepperoni pizza (because kids) for our pizza. We also got the beets and burrata salad to start. This was more than enough food and we always take leftovers home. The weather was nice on the patio and you can see the waterfront and river from your seats. We've been here before. We will be back. I hope the Cuban style pizza makes it back on the menu...pizza with pulled pork and pickles? Yes!

We ate at Ruse Brewing on our way down to Portland for the weekend. This was a beautiful day on the…read morewaterfront and there was no wait at 7PM on a Friday night, which we found surprising given how almost every restaurant on the street seemed to be full. We were told it would be a 20 to 25 minute wait for our pizza (I had to ask - the server didn't volunteer this information). It actually took 30. Dini Broccolini ($16) - We ordered this as an app. The dish includes a thick romesco sauce spread along the bottom of the plate. It's served cold and it's quite nutty (walnuts?) and peppery with a strong tangy umami. It's chunky with lots of small pieces blended in. On top of the romesco are three slices of crostini that are much thicker than average. They are completely dried out and crunchy like croutons. They salt the bread a ton; it's salty enough that my mouth felt like it was burning. The only warm thing on the dish is the broccolini, which is baked rather than charred. The texture is great and the seasoning level is perfect. On top of the veggies, they sprinkle pecorino and and breadcrumbs, for additional saltiness, umami, and a bit of crunch. (4/5) Now onto the pizza. Taken from another of my reviews: there are several characteristics that define Detroit-style. Firstly, the base must be a thinner and chewier focaccia dough-like crust, pillowy on the interior and with a crispness on the bottom and sides that are somewhat greasy but not overladen*. There must be flavorful Wisconsin brick cheese (or blend), buttery and fatty, melted on top and spread until it spills over the sides of the crust, creating a crisp caramelized frico ring surrounding the pie. The pepperoni must be underneath the cheese**, and the flavorful tomato sauce, typically in several wide lines, is spread atop the cheese. There must not be too many toppings to prevent the crust from compressing and ruining the texture. *Note 1: The fat/grease is very important, both to allow the crust to crisp up and to act as a hydrophobic layer to prevent sogginess. **Note 2: This is the one trait I dislike since it makes the pepperoni limp and soaked with grease. Dial 'P' for Pepperoni ($26) - As always, I start with the base pepperoni pizza, the most classical Detroit-style pizza. The pizzas here are standard 4-square size (8in x 10in), cut into 6 pieces. Pricing is pretty expensive for this size - I'm used to 8-square (10in x 14in) pricing being around this much. Starting with the base crust - it's pretty good. It's crisp but not overly greasy, thinner and a little collapsed in the area with toppings, but still light and airy without being dense. It's super bubbly from frying in high heat and the crumb, especially towards the sides, looks great. It has a tasty buttery fried flavor. The cheese frico on the sides is underwhelming. While crisp, it's a little collapsed and flattened rather than having lacy, thin, uneven tops as with a great Detroit-style pizza. The bake on the pizza is also uneven, with one side much darker than the other. The darker side unfortunately burns the frico, which gives an unpleasant acridity on one end. On top, they add an appropriate amount of mild mozzarella. It's enough to give a slightly cheesy stretch, but isn't enough to feel overly heavy or rich. They then place pepperoni on top, which cups and crisps up. Again, they don't overload the pizza, so while salty, it's not overwhelmingly so like several other Detroit-style pizzas I've eaten recently. This all makes a pizza that give a really balanced bite. Unfortunately the sauce here is a miss. It's ridiculously tangy and acidic to start with somewhat of a metallic kind of flavor. It then descends into a really heavy overly concentrated flavor of dried Italian herbs. It's incredibly overwhelming, like they wanted to completely cover up the taste of bad quality canned tomatoes* but failed. The dried herbs are followed up with a slight heat that warms the mouth, probably from red pepper flakes mixed in. On each slice of pizza, they place a giant spoonful of sauce, which is unfortunate given that I didn't enjoy the sauce. I think they should revisit their tomato sauce recipe. It's one of the worst Ive had in a while. Luckily, it's not a huge part of the pizza. (3.5/5) Overall the pizzas have some major weaknesses. My review reads very critical, but I think the pizzas are still quite tasty and will satisfy most people. Still, I personally wouldn't return given the better options for Detroit-style pizza across the river. *Note: They use Valoroso canned tomatoes from Stanislaus, which is a company many places in Detroit also use. I doubt the quality of the tomatoes are actually bad. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms

Decided I wanted to try the Hawaiian pizza after seeing the reviews in the Facebook group called…read more"Dining in the Couve." My son ordered it and we drove over since we're only eight minutes away. It was ready shortly after we arrived. We ate at one of the two tables inside and it was an absolutely fabulous pizza! I have to admit the ingredients were somewhat of a surprise because I didn't look at the menu and wasn't aware that it was going to have delicious crunchy bacon as well as Canadian bacon on it. It had a delicious white sauce and lots of cheese. The crust was perfectly cooked and I enjoyed the little bit of jalapeño too. I'm really excited to have found a great pizza place and will be definitely be going back!

Such a fun mash-up of Indian and American food favorites! The first time we got MMMCP the pizzas…read morewere pretty spicy but the next time was milder. Happy for the ranch that's included with each pizza!

Words can't describe the emotions I have after eating here. I grew up in Silverton, Oregon. Every…read moreweekend my family would have our outing to 'HomePlace Pizza'. I grew up with it. It was my favorite pizza! And even an emotional, yes emotional connection to this pizza. If you've ever had it, you'd know just how incredible this pizza is. Welp, fast forward 40 years. I've lived all over. Settled in Camas, WA. Never finding a pizza that is even close to HomePlace.... Well SOB!! I found it at Barrel Mountain! I took a bite... All my childhood memories rushing back. The crust, the flavor, the crispness and fluffiness in the crust. A tear is shed as I look across the table to my wife as she asks... well, similar to HomePlace (for the 109th time). OMG.. it's the same babe! Ahhhh! just overjoyed! The server (Desere) comes around... how y'all doing? I shed another tear and ask... have you ever been to Silverton, OR? Yes! she replies. I ask - you ever been to HomePlace Pizza? She responds, yes!! and did you know that Don who is the owner of HomePlace taught us EXACTLY how to make that pizza here?!? He taught us how to make the crust, the cooking time, the sit time and even the oven! My jaw drops! I knew it! It is HomePlace pizza! Long story short... Desere is an AMAZING and the friendliness server! And yes, hands down best Pizza on this side of the river! My soul is complete

This place has really been hit or miss lately. Not sure what's changed from their opening, but the…read morelast 3-4 times we've visited it's been okay or subpar. Very disappointing. We both agreed this is the last time we'll come here. We came in and were greeted and immediately seated by the host. He was friendly and welcoming. They weren't super busy, but busy enough for a Saturday lunch crowd. It took him awhile to get our drink order, so when he finally came to take it, we went ahead and ordered our food as well. We decided on the bacon cheeseburger with chips, and the reuben with fries ($3.50 extra for fries). I've never understood the extra cost for fries vs homemade potato chips?! The chips have been hit or miss in the past, so we usually order fries for one entree just in case. Our food took about 45 minutes. Seemed way too long. Our server never came back and asked for refills on beverages during our visit either, which was disappointing. My burger looked good, but super greasy, even the bun was greasy on top. Maybe it was brushed with butter?! The burger dripped with grease while eating it. The chips were saturated in grease as well. Some of them so much they weren't crispy at all. Our server was nowhere to be found or I would have complained. They were left on the plate. My husband didn't like them either. He ended up sharing his fries with me. My husband liked his reuben, but the bread was burnt on the bottom. You couldn't tell at first look, only once it was picked up to eat. It had plenty of meat, cheese, peppers and onions. He enjoyed it overall. The fries were good too. Much better than the chips. The restaurant was clean when we walked in, but during our visit many tables were left dirty for far too long. Not sure if they were in the middle of a shift change, but it seemed like no one was around to clear plates or refill beverages. Someone from the kitchen eventually came out to get us our bill. Our plates were still on the table when we left. Overall a disappointing experience. There are far too many restaurant options in this area to spend $65 on lunch for mediocre, at best, food and service. We will not be returning.

Excellent taste Great crust and really Non greasy Great servlve and ambiance One of the best…read morepizzas I have ever had

If you walk into a restaurant and the server acts mad that you're there, just turn around…read more Food was ok. The bar tender acted like she was my ex. Not my regular vibe with other humans. Generally mediocre. Maybe she'll be having a good day when you go in.

AMAZING pizza, drinks, and ambiance. Unassuming from the outside, but once inside- you are…read moretransported to a classy, Italian restaurant. We ordered some wine & a specialty cocktail. Then ordered the "Bee Sting" pizza.... one of the best we've ever had. Our waitress was friendly/attentive. 10/10.

Very open atmosphere. I was the first in for an early lunch. The service was excellent…read more I only ordered the caprese salad and loved that they used yellow tomatoes. I'm use to more of a softer mozzarella similar to a burata which was a little disappointing & it could have had a tad bit more of their balsamic englase. The house Pinot was ok... Their pizzas look amazing. I will be following up with another review pertaining to their pizza and pasta. FYI They do have a happy hour!

Friendly service from the moment I walked in. The other patrons (some regulars) were friendly as…read morewell. Lots of space inside. The bar stools are nice and comfy. Several outdoor seating options too. Several beers on tap but I love IPAs, so that's what I got. The 5k was my favorite. The Santa Fe chicken sandwich was quite good. Plenty of flavor there. It came with a side of chips that were perfectly crunchy and salty. I'll definitely be frequenting this brewery.

Much has changed here since my last review, so I thought I should update it…read more They have expanded the space inside to include a larger bathroom, which is awesome considering they only had one gender neutral bathroom available when we first started coming here. There are more tables too, both normal height and high tops. They've also added a pool table and cornhole, in addition to the original ping pong table. Their menu has evolved as well. In addition to pizzas, sandwiches and appetizers, they've added a Bavarian pretzel with beer cheese, spinach artichoke dip and ice cream floats. They have a nice variety of beers and ciders. Staff is always friendly and helpful. We love their QR code ordering system. It helps you get your food faster and you can just pay your tab on your phone. Such a convenience! You can also make reservations online, which is great for large parties. As others have mentioned, it is located in an odd industrial area set back from the main road. It's easy to miss if you're not watching for their sign. There's plenty of parking and a large outdoor seating area during the summer. Their food prices have gone up, and some items seem a little steep now, but that seems to be happening everywhere nowadays.

1 million stars. I love this place so much. The food is incredible and the people there are the…read moresweetest sweeties.

By far the best pizza in portland. If you're dumb enough to get a wood fired pizza and not…read moreappreciate a little char, that's gonna be on you. The crust is somehow crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the outside. I don't know how these boys do it.

Somewhere around 3.5 stars. We had it delivered so can't say anything about ambiance or service…read more Delivery time was quicker than estimated 50 minutes. These are indeed big pies at 22" in diameter only. However, they are also quite thin so those massive slices they cut are about as filling as two smaller slices. That puts Sasquatch at about the going price point for pizza. We got half Sausage Party to taste the garlic oil and half pepperoni to try the red sauce. The pizza was already cooling by the time we got it given how thin it is so take that into consideration. I thought both flavors were okay to good. It's nice not to feel so overloaded with carbs and salt after indulging but felt like the flavors didn't quite wow me. I want to try again, hopefully in store, based on raves here but more stoically on our next try.

Huge slices at a reasonable price. Honestly could have just had one for lunch and been satisfied…read morebut went for a second. Not the top pizza in town but certainly solid and worth the value. Will definitely return next time I'm near. Also the wings looked solid but I did not get them. Pretty quick service too.