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    4.0 (76 reviews)
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    The pepperoni pizza
    Lela G.

    If you are looking for a deep dish pizza this might be the place for you. The location on Alberta has a walk up option for grab and go or pick up. There is no seating at this location. We ordered the pepperoni pizza. It is as described on the website: the bottom had a parmesan crust, the crust was thick/chewy, the cheese was on the edges and made for a nice crunch. The pepperoni wasn't sparse but there was room for more. I am new to the Detroit style with the sauce on top, I'm not sure I like it. Will have to try ot again.

    Crust
    Daniel S.

    Service: 6/10 service was good, nothing to write home about Ambiance: 7/10 fun dive bar vibes Food: 7/10 Crust: 7/10 they put parm between the dough and pan so it creates a great salty, crispy crust. Big fan. Mediterranean pizza 7/10: Zataar was a great salty, herbaceous bomb that complimented the creamy Tzatziki sauce, cucumber, tomatoes so well. I don't like cucumbers (I know I'm the worst) but the cucumbers were refreshing and add nice texture where the dough was softer in the center. All in all, Great slice of pizza. They know what they are doing. Only complaint was the center was a bit too doughy for my liking but very minor relative to the flavor.

    Jeanne Z.

    With WIld Child Pizza, you don't need Pizza Week! You can have delicious pizza here each and every week. I really love "the Harissa" it is an amazing combination of flavors, and there isn't any PIzza Creation like that in Portland, that I've found. It has butternut squash, rose harissa, kale, leeks and mozzarella. I have been a vegetarian since June 2001, and it is one of my pet peeves, when the vegetarian option is "Vegetarian pizza" with olives, tomatoes, green bell peppers etc. But, I opt for different ingredients and flavors, and this one is so good! My ultimate secret- favorite part of the ensemble is the crust! The outside, corner pieces have this cheese baked onto the crust. It is so satisfying! And again, I haven't found anything else similar to this in Portland, and it is "Detroit Style" pizza, so plan on eating with a fork and knife on a plate! It is still manageable with your bare hands though! All of the times I have been there, I have ordered online first for whole pizzas, and it has worked really well. I just walk up to the window and it is ready for me. And, all their staff are. really friendly and nice. I was born in the early '80's so I like their design and ambiance. It is a fun reminder of the good ol' days! But, as far as sitting in a parlour space, this is not really the place for you. It is located in a prime area of Alberta, and they do have a hallway/sitting area but no tables with pitchers and video games. But, the pizza take-away brings those memories to life! Definitely check this place out!

    Cheese - Large
    Nichole D.

    Fabulous Detroit style pizza. We had it delivered to Vancouver and it arrived quickly and hot from Uber Eats. One with cheese and one with meat, mushrooms and onions! Definitely will be ordering again.

    Pepperoni
    Tony A.

    Wonderful addition to the Portland pizza scene. Detroit-style pies loaded with toppings on NE Alberta. We went with a couple of the basics: the pepperoni and the cheese. Both were packed with mozzarella, sprinkled with parmesan, and topped with Wild Child's tasty and slightly spicy marinara. Since the scoop of marinara is plopped on top of the cheese, one in our group spread it around their slice with a knife. However you choose to eat it, the pies had hefty amounts of toppings and delightfully chewy crusts -- fried golden brown on the bottom, nicely blackened on the edges where the overflow of cheese hit the sides of the pan. What we were most impressed with was the dough, a 72-hour fermented sourdough that approaches in taste a wedge of well-made focaccia. Delicious. Really impressive platform for the cheese and sauce. What more can you ask for? Great service. We'll be back.

    Pepperoni Pizza with extra pepp and mushrooms
    Keizzel C.

    One of the newest pizza shops in town and it did not disappoint! If you're craving a thick crust or detroit style pizza spot then you have to check out Wild Child on Alberta. Right across from Salt & Straw you can easily make a trip both for food & dessert. You won't be able to miss it with their colorful building design & artwork. We were looking to call ahead but the message directed us to just ordering on their website. We ordered and within 20 mins we had our pie ready to go. We ended up just doing a classic pepperoni to see if we liked it but the harissa was also calling our name. I loved that they serve slices. Slices will run you ~$7+ but it's basically two slices in a box/quarter of the box. A They are not a sit down place in the standard way you would think. But they do have benches lining their designed wall so you can easily grab and enjoy. Does make it challenging on a cold day so be prepared when you come. Staff here was friendly as well. As for the pizza it was suuuuper cheesy. We took it to go and heated it up a bit in the oven for optimal crunch and when we did the cheese was oozing off! They're also pretty generous with toppings. We accidentally ordered extra pepperoni on ours so made it slightly too salty but it was a nice balance with their harissa pizza that had a kick and not your standard flavor.

    Hannah W.

    Slices are ginormous! Which helps with the price per slice. If you love Detroit style pizza, this is your place. Doughy, thick, and nicely crisped edges. Considering the slices are on the pricey side, I would venture out and try something other than a classic cheese or pepperoni.

    Maui Wowie / BBQ Chicken
    Kamron H.

    Had the Maui wowi pizza and it lives up to the name! I normally don't like square pizza but this was damn good. I'd definitely come back here next time I visit Portland

    BBQ Chicken and Supreme
    Toria S.

    I don't ever look for Detroit-style pizzas, they find me ;) We ordered to-go via online and requested a specific pick-up time which was respected promptly. As we walked up, our 2 pizzas were being packaged and waiting for us in the warmer. We ordered a Supreme and BBQ Chicken and equally good. I preferred the BBQ Chicken but both tasty and liked that crispiness on the crust and the oozy, cheesy goodness. I think I'm about to start a quest for more Detroit-style pizzas in PDX.

    Jin K.

    This is what I love about oregon, pizza everywhere. So this place is not too far away from my dad's house so I decided to come in here for a slice. So the crust was probably my favorite part, everything else was pretty good. The toppings slid right off, but that is because it just got out of the oven and I'm a pretty impatient person when it comes to Pizza lol. Anyways I recommend just ordering a whole pizza LOL.

    Half Pesto Chicken / Half Maui Wowie
    Richard F.

    Portland has so many good pizza options we took to the streets to try places that were not our usual. What We Had: - Half/Half Maui Wowie & Pesto Chicken Ranch - Breadsticks Pros: - Detroit pizza is a great pizza brand - Employee was helpful in helping us pick - Pizza had a good chew to it - Good toppings - Extra breadsticks! Cons: - Take out only - Pizza seemed heavier than it needed to be (less airy) Overall: I would say on its own it's a good pizza. The Maui wowie has some heat to it. A bit more than I like but nothing to ding there. I think it was just fine given the other options. If I were on Alberta and wanted a slice this would be a good spot. I'll stay with my usuals for now and continue exploring.

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    Very slow service, got my order wrong, and pizza didn't taste great. Almost tasted like the thick crust was missing salt. Do not recommend.

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    Tasty Detroit style pizza. Love they offer slices. Got the cheese slice and really liked the sauce on top.

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    Stomach growling, Needed a slice. Wife and I headed down Alberta and spotted a new place. Wild child totally satisfied. We'll be back

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    I CANNOT believe that I have never left a review here! I've been coming here for a couple years…read morejust for the Margherita pizza! It's truly sensational and the most authentic I have tasted! When I order I go in person because I have special requests of extra sauce, etc and everyone who leaves this amazing restaurant always raves about it to the staff upon leaving. The best part though is just how NICE they ALL are! I fly from LA just to come get pizza and some to take back. The crust is perfect chewiness and perfection with the right amount of airy and right about of thin and the sauce is amazing! You will NOT be disappointed! They also fulfill my special requests with ease and a smile! I have told thousands of flight crew about this place as it's right around the corner from our layover hotel. I bid this layover ONLY to get pizza. Yes, I gave up a Hawaii, Cancun and Costa Rica trip for this layover for Mucca Pizza, so that should say it all! So appreciate how kindly they treat you when you walk in the door:) amazing staff and owner.

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    Small space but charming and stylish.
    North and South: prosciutto, burrata, shaved Parmesan, balsamic drizzle and arugula. So delish!
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    Ranch

    4.4
    (233 reviews)
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    Detroit style pizza. If you know, you know. The crispy…read moreedge, the stripes of sauce, the pillowy soft middle with toppings upon toppings ladled on top. New York and Chicago are still trying to catch up. But we are in the Pacific Northwest, nowhere near Loui's Pizza or Buddy's Pizza (Detroit pizza staples). So many times, what tries to pass off as "Detroit style" falls miles short. Then came "Ranch" where I stood outside and screwed up enough courage to try yet another Detroit style pizza. The interior was small, one wall lined with tomato sauce cans, the menu was bolted to a wall. The smell took me back and that gave me some hope. The pizza arrived at the table, the wife and I have varied tastes so we each ordered a quarter pizza. Mine was pepperoni, the wife had a veggie. The pizzas looked right, square, caramelized crispy edges, heavy toppings... and then on the side of the plate was this cup of ranch dressing. Duh! "Ranch" obviously has to have a good ranch, right? I dipped my pinky finger in the ranch and took a taste. You would not think one ranch can be so far ahead of the others, but ranch is the place for ranch, as well as pizza. My first bite brought a smile to my face, it was just, right in every way that a Detroit pie should be. I have been back to try their #4 pie with sausage and ricotta, and I am looking forward to more trips. If all that was not enough, the service was friendly, the food came out so quick (about 10 minutes) and the place was nice and clean.

    Detroit Style thicc crust pizza. One of the best pizza spots in Portland. They got crispy and chewy…read moredown on that crust and dough. Got the pepperoni which also has mozzarella, basil, and sauce. They also give you ranch to dip the pizza in. Everything was delicious. Cute little shop. Great service from the folks working here. Hope to come back soon. You can a whole pizza or quarter (which is like a square personal pizza).

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    4.5
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    3.5 mi

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    I hate to write this review because I was genuinely excited to try this place, but with so many…read moregreat pizza options nearby, this one is an easy skip for me. Unfortunately, this was both our first and last visit. I don't think I've ever disliked a pizza before, but this may be the first one I would genuinely call bad. I enjoy wood-fired pizza and don't mind a little char, but somehow this pizza tasted noticeably bitter despite having very little visible charring. Whether it was the lack of sauce, the sauce itself being quite bland, or simply an imbalance of flavors, the end result just wasn't pleasant. The biggest issue is the value. A $25 cheese pizza doesn't need to be life-changing, but it should at least taste better than Costco's. In this case, unfortunately, it didn't. If your goal is to enjoy great pizza, I'd recommend one of the many other pizza spots in the area instead.

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    Order Station and entryway seating
    Order Station and entryway seating
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    Pizza by the slice
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    Wild Child Pizza

    Wild Child Pizza

    4.2
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    3.0 mi

    This pizza is so good! We came in about 11:15pm, the place was packed. They had a live DJ playing…read moresome good hits. Lots of college age crowd great spot for under 30. Thankfully we got a table pretty easy. I really wanted to get their mushroom pizza but they were sold out of almost everything. I managed to snag the last cheese and ricotta with arugula. Also got their buffalo chicken special of the day and a bbq chicken pizza. ALL THE PIZZAS DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Every single one was delicious. 100% recommend and can't wait to be back!

    Grew up in metro Detroit; the crust is wrong and there is way too much sauce. Places outside…read moreDetroit seem to focus on the sauce being on top, but the crust is the key. The crust needs to be thick but light and airy in the inside, with a crispy, greasy bottom pocked with air holes. The bottom of this crust was smooth, which probably limits how much oil they can use. The sauce was way too thick (about 3/8") and extremely salty. The cheese and pepperoni were ok. Quality of ingredients was good. Overall the pizza was just average, and I would have preferred Jet's. Price was good and 1 pepperoni slice is a meal. I ordered 2 slices and did not finish the second. (For comparison, 2 slices of Buddy's is a meal but I end up eating a 4 square.) Good service, low frills place.

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    Pizza corner.
    Pizza corner.
    Two slices of pepperoni, one slice of cheese, one slice of veggie, with marinara dolloped on all
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    3.9
    (795 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Portland is a tough place for pizzerias since the variety & quality is so good throughout the city…read more But for 25+ (35?) years, this little slice-or-whole-pie place in NW 23rd has churned out the tied-for-best pizza in the city. It's true NY style, thin enough to fold if you're walking, the perfect amount of oily, with only the freshest of mozzarella. Slices are available at the counter (and a few stools if you're just having a quick lunch) all day. For a whole pie, call ahead to schedule (503-22-SLICE has been their number since I moved here decades ago) and they'll give you a time generally 20-35 minutes in the future depending on how busy they are. Staff are just like NYC: no suck-up, extra sarcasm, and if you stand at the register for 5+ minutes fumbling with your wallet, they might make a snide comment. But it's endearing grouchy, not really mean, and it adds to the "flavor" of the whole place. Parking in NW 23 is usually very hard. Being a friend to run in while you drive around the block, then enjoy how your car smells HEAVENLY on the way home!

    We used to stop here for a slice when we were in this neighborhood shopping in Portland. It was…read moregreat, go in, select a slice, then walk out with a hot piece of pizza. We hadn't stopped in years, but we were in the neighborhood and hungry, so we stopped. I walked in and was asked if it was for "here, or to go". Since we were going to be sitting at a table outside, I said we were sitting out there and didn't know what that was considered. The guy on the other side of the counter said something like, "You think the city puts those tables there and keeps them clean?" and some other rude remarks. Maybe they are trying to be New Yorkers and play the part? I don't know, I was jut put off by it. I waited for them to heat up the slices and then went outside to eat with my wife. The pizza was just "ok" and nothing like I remember. Between the attitude and the quality of food, we will not be returning.

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    Slice with all the seasonings.
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    Sizzle Pie

    3.6
    (963 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Whenever we travel, we make it a point to try some of the top pizza spots in the city. As two…read morepeople who are always on the hunt for a great slice, Sizzle Pie was high on our Portland list and came highly recommended. Overall, I thought it was a really solid New York-style slice. Thin, foldable crust, a nice crunch on the bottom, and a chewy interior--exactly what I look for in a classic slice. The cheese and toppings tasted fresh, and I especially appreciated that they offer half slices, which made it easy for my husband and me to try a few different varieties without committing to full slices. That said, I think my expectations may have been a little too high going in. The pizza was definitely good, but I wasn't quite blown away the way I expected to be based on all the hype. For me, the cheese were the weakest part--wasn't bad by any means, but it didn't stand out compared to some of the other pizza spots we've visited around the country. Sauce was just okay, I like mine a little more flavorful. The vibe was fun and memorable. They were blasting metal music when we walked in, which definitely gives the place some personality. The employee helping us was incredibly friendly, offered recommendations, and even suggested other places for us to check out while we were in town. If memory serves me correctly, they also seemed to have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options, which is always nice to see. At the end of the day, Sizzle Pie is exactly what I think a neighborhood pizza shop should be: good pizza, no fuss, and plenty of options. While it wasn't my favorite pizza in Portland, I'd still happily stop in again for a slice.

    The staff is friendly and energetic. The pizza is a good…read more80's style pizza. The pepperoni and pepperoni pineapple are fantastic. The crust has great flavor and crunch

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