I was pleasantly surprised the first time I had City Pizza. And ever since I have not been disappointed. I really enjoy their hoagies as they do not overpack it with meat and cheese and I can actually enjoy it without having to remove half of it myself. Regular pizza was just okay however the Old Style pizza is amazing. If u like lots of garlic and sauce with light cheese this is where it is at. Wait times for food are always reasonable something that south philly seriously struggles with in the pizza delivery game.
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Tom D.
If the Eagles are playing, order today for the 2018 season. Takes too long. #withinthehour
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Heather P.
The pizza is good, not great. The service reflects that this place is run by kids who clearly don't get that people could order from anywhere else. Sadly it's convenient and inexpensive so that's why it's popular.
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Kevin R.
The best pizza i've found in south philly.
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Jessie C.
Best pizza and wings in South Philly. Yes, it had a good amount of grease on top, but nothing a paper towel can't fix for those who can't handle it.
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Melawati J.
I was in the area looking for pizza and this is the closest. The place is mainly for take out and delivery no sitting area. The first thing I noticed when I came in is that they are very busy (well it's weekend). Overall the pizza was good and the price is reasonable.
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Andrea V.
I have detailed my pizza struggles in other reviews, so I'll keep this one short and sweet. I was really pleasantly surprised by how good City Pizza turned out to be. I was in the area with a friend and we decided to order a pie to complement our Netflixing. I'm certain he didn't understand my excitement. It's easy to inhale 3-4 slices without feeling like you're eating nothing but dough. The sauce to cheese ratio is almost perfect. It's good plain or with toppings. It's greasy but blottable. It heats nicely the next day. IT'S REAL PIZZA! And there was much rejoicing.
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Arielle S.
Horrible service. Went in and ordered their large pizza and wings special. Waited 45 minutes in the shop while they filled delivery orders first and then our pizza was cold. They didn't give me salad dressing with the salad I ordered. And on top of that their pizza is AWFUL. It's full of grease and the cheese was congealed. The crust has no taste. Terrible terrible terrible. Never eating here again!
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Andrew B.
Fantastic pizza. But when you're open till 1am and can't take a pickup order after 12 at 12:04 on Saturday.. Really?
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Candice B.
Tasty pizza. Good prices. Timely delivery. Soon I will be living within delivery distance and am looking forward to having this as my go-to when I'm craving cheese and carbs. I don't get why people get so worked up over their customer service. It's pizza, not Tiffany's.
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Jersey V.
We order from here at least once every two weeks. Pizza is the cheapest, best tasting, and best toppings ever! Delivery is always efficient and quick. The boneless chicken wings are also bombdiggitydacious. Definitely #1 choice in south philly.
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Molly M.
City Pizza is everything you want from a south philly pizza parlor. Huge portions, affordable and fast. They are also one of the few places in south philly that does pizza by the slice. Plus, the run really great specials almost every day of the week.
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Ray J.
I love this pizza. It's greasy and cheap and just what you want. The pizza is great but the people that answer the phone can be really rude.
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Charlotte J.
Born and raised in New York moved here a year ago and have been looking for a good slice. City Pizza has the best pizza in Philly.
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Christian S.
Some of the worse pizza you can imagine.Instead of calling it City Pizza, it should be called $hity Pizza. I have no reason why my coworkers are so hung up on this place. When I started working in Philadelphia a few of my coworkers would want to order City Pizza every other Friday. Every two weeks a few associates will order at least 20 pies and sell slices to raise money for their department. People rush down stairs to grab a few slice or an entire pie to share with their office mates. I want to believe that some of them are like thinking like me. I will go down a purchase a slice if I know my meeting scheduled is going to carry over through lunch or the weather is just bad. The pizazz or should I say the pizz..ass is horrible. I mean really...WTF is that.
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David M.
I am not sure if this is the best pizza in South Philly but it is the best this South Jersey boy has had here. This is where my co-workers like to order from. We usually order 3 or 4 pies so I have had the chance to try a few different things, including the Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza, which I had last night. Also had a City Pizzaz, my favorite. 3 cheeses + hot peppers + fresh tomatoes. I like the location. I swing by here on my way home from work and follow Front St to the entrance of the Walt Whitman Bridge. I like their prices. Easily a couple bucks cheaper per pizza than my South Jersey faves. When we order for pickup or delivery at work, the pizza is fresh and hot. I picked a couple pies up on my way home last night and I waited for them to come out of the oven. They were still hot when I got home. Gotta love summer in Philly. The place can get busy so expect a wait, and there isn't always a parking spot on the corner if you are picking up. Still worth it. Some reviewers have complained about the customer service. Everyone I have dealt with here seems nice enough to me. It's not a chain restaurant, it's a South Philly pizza shop, what do you expect?
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Danielle O.
I love their pizza. and the delivery guy is the best. But on January 25, after hours of waiting and a dozen phone calls and a million promises that our pizza was on the way. We never received our pizza. When I asked the person on the phone, "if it's not coming, please tell me so I can order something else.". She promised me is was on the way. Never came. Unfortunately, I will not order from them again. :( Oh and the people who answer the phone are always rude and unprofessional. They act like they are doing me a favor by answering the phone. Do they know how many pizzerias there are in this city?
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Cristina S.
pizza is great, ive been eating there for well over 10 years. customer service has improved 100% over the past 2 years. I was shock to see no one mentioned their SMOTHERED fries in their comments. if u like their pizza, you should try their smother french fries. they are amazing.
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Chris S.
Since moving from NE Philly to South Philly in March, this is my place. They've never let me down. Their pizza is great. It's big, foldy, sloppy, and all the stuff that real pizza eaters look for. Plus it tastes great. They're not cheap with the toppings, either. We've been consistently ordering from City, on average, once a week or so. We've tried just about everything on the menu, and haven't been disappointed once. The cheesesteaks are killer. Their hoagies have plenty of meat on them, and the rolls they use are perfect. Fries are good, and they don't have that weak, bright yellow cheese for them. It's the nice and thick whiz that'll turn solid if you don't use it for a while. All in all, one of the best pizza places I've ever ordered from. I'm also hoping they'll give me a free pizza for this really good review. Just sayin'.
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Jessica R.
WORST PIZZA AND WINGS!! ABYSMAL SERVICE! We walk by this pizza at least once a week and the smell is phenomenal, so we simply had to give it a try. We were severely disappointed, upon calling they told us the pizza and wings would be done "Within an hour" which would be ok if they told us an actual time, 45-50 minutes? 55-60 minutes? 30-40 minutes? All are within an hour and sadly not the time it took them to deliver once we placed our order, it actually took them an hour and a half for the order to get delivered, which we would normally just chalk up to us changing the order from pickup to delivery, but with no indication from the employee on the phone I would say is now due to horrible customer service. On the topic of customer service they are SEVERELY lacking. My fiance was on the phone placing his order and was put on hold at LEAST 3 times, and nobody within the establishment was able to communicate to each other about why we were calling. It took a good 5-10 minutes to communicate that we wanted it to be delivered. Once it was delivered, it still smelled amazing, we got Honey bbq wings, hot wings and a sausage and pepperoni pizza. The pizza was VERY soggy, crust was so soggy from sauce toppings and excess oil that it was really hard to eat. This could be solved by cooking a bit longer to get a crisper crust, so I guess you have to specify that when you order. Wings were the single WORST EVER wings I have had in the Philly/South New Jersey region. Over cooked, and underseasoned. The sauce was basically thrown into the container and the wings thrown on top of that..That being said we did get bonus fries, in our wings. It was disgusting to say the least that they would not at least have a little quality control. We threw out the menus and will not be going here again. We will drive to Wolf Street Pizza over City Pizza any day!
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Adam L.
The food is excellent. Actually, I love it. It is my favorite delivery pizza. However, this review is in regard to the nasty people who pick up the phone. Why is it such a problem that I need to use my credit card? Are sarcastic, rude remarks really necessary? Get wise, City Pizza. You have one more chance, and if that happens again, I wont order again.
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Adrianne D.
City Pizza is the best pizza around!! Try the veggie pizza and add some sausage it is Awesome!! Our job is just up the street and we order from there frequently. No complaints here!
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J J.
Ok, I'm a cheapskate, so when my girlfriend and I can have four full meals for less than $20 I'm hooked. This wasn't the plan. We just moved into the neighborhood and wanted pizza... NOW... so we called and ordered pick up. One sausage pizza and one small buffalo chicken stromboli. Phone etiquette was fine, I mean it's south philly, so no nonsense. Both Items were hot and ready as expected. This is where things get five star: The counter girl was super polite... reading other reviews I was worried. The pizza and stromboli were HUGE and did not skimp on the cheese or the meat. Every bite was full of delicious flavor and was very very filling. Best cheap pizza I've had in Philly. I am so happy to have finally found them. Not gourmet, but everything the little cheap fat person inside you has always wanted.
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Erin S.
Pizza is very good. It's the best I've found in South Philly. I usually do pick up so I can't comment on their delivery service, but they are usually on point and quick for their pick up orders. Their food is also pretty cheap. I believe it's under 8 bucks for a large plain pie. Good enough for me!
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Marissa B.
We've been ordering the City Steak Pizza on some weekends, lately. So worth it! I highly recommend it to everyone.
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Michael S.
The Pizza is the best in the city!!!!! It doesn't get any better then this. I even think it's better then the City Pizza on 16th.
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raquel s.
I've been exposed to City Pizza for the better part of the past ten years. I don't know how they have such high stars. They leave the customer out of customer service, the employees do not know what gloves are, and the pizza really isn't that good. Their stromboli, on the other hand, is the redeaming factor. They are huge, cheap, and delicious.
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Bill D.
Terrible service from counter people... Worse food...Have tried them several times.. pizza is ok, but if you order anything else, be prepared to have them get it wrong, and then give you a snarky attitude when you call to get it fixed. It all stems from the help, because there is another location that is usually pretty good.
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Bill D.
This is my favorite place for delivery pizza. I get mushrooms, onions, and hot (red) peppers. Once when I was terribly hungry I ordered from here and I was HORRIFIED when I opened the box. Instead of a fresh, hot, delicious pizza with melted cheese, chopped onions, and hot red peppers, what the delivery guy dumped on me was a cold pizza with congealed cheese, cold sliced rings of onion like you get on a hoagie, and those cheap, tangy yellow peppers like you get on a hoagie at Wawa. Even the mushrooms were wrong. Someone obviously took a plain cheese pizza that was sitting around all day, took it over to the hoagie counter and dumped the sandwich toppings (which are different from pizza toppings) on it, then didn't even bother to heat it up. I was so FURIOUS that I didn't know whether to shit or walk backwards. But I was hungry, and though it pained me on many levels to do so, I ate a slice.
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Timothy W.
I ordered delivery here a couple nights ago, and once another time before. I feel like this should be 3 stars, but I am going to go with the benefit of the doubt. The first time I ordered it was fairly unmemorable, which is not to say bad. I have an unfortunate ability to remember things that annoy me rather than the things I enjoy. So The fact that I don't remember anything says something. A couple of nights ago when I ordered everything went by smoothly. The person on the phone was precise and courteous, I used my card with no problems or snide comments. The pizza arrived promptly and the delivery guy was pleasant. No problems, until I opened the pizza. It was overcooked....as in way to overcooked...like if I worked in a pizza place and pulled this out of the oven I would have said to myself "oh shit I have to remake this." So I am going to say, they aren't bad.....but I'm watching you City Pizza....I am watching.
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Spencer W.
I was heading down to Best Buy to pick up an answering machine when I caught a big staple right in my rear tire (frustratingly; I had spent the morning waiting for this brand new set of tires to arrive, and hadn't ridden a mile and a half before this first flat). Ok, I say, it's a good chance to sit down and check out the neighborhood. The first thing I do is get off Columbus Blvd. and walk over to Front, which is really a different world. I sit down on the curb in front of a convenient store and fix the flat, and then mosey down a block to Snyder, where I find City Pizza. I order two slices and a coke, and stand outside on the corner and eat. The crust is sweet and flavorful - very tasty - with a good crispy texture and a chewy crumb. There's little stratification between the crust and the cheese, which is fine but not spectacular. The slices are relatively dry, and drip almost no oil. The corner is nice. It's the middle of the afternoon, warm but not hot. I ride on.
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Radio Agon y.
Good pizza and great prices. Sometimes the pizza is a little greasier than most, but you can't beat the price for decent pizza.
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Joe B.
Very good pizza,buff chic pizza is slamming.friendly counter person.try the everything fries
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Rooster C.
For my money, the second best pizza in the world. Not quite as excellent as Sam's on the boardwalk in Wildwood, but what is? Since I doubt they'd deliver pizza from the boardwalk in Jersey to my house in Philly, City Pizza is my #1 choice for deep dish action. I get re-heats rarely, but even they taste pretty damn good. Only reason I don't give them five stars is because every once in a while, you'll find yourself waiting for well over an hour for your pizza to be delivered, though I'm sure that speaks more towards the epic demand for their quality pizza than their alleged crappy service, especially on Friday nights. Normally, they're pretty good with the "within the hour" thing, but don't be surprised if they're a half hour late.
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Christian F.
Solid whole pie with a respectable cheese-to-sauce-to-crust ratio. Smells great, feeds 2-3, good price. This is a weekday, turn-off-the-oven, dinner pizza pie. Not really a special occasion pie.
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Ronnie D.
I started going here for my pizza fix after Snyder Pizza closed. The staff is for the most part friendly. The managers genuinely seem to care about customer service while their counter help, mostly kids, could care less. The pizza is good but, BIG BUT, not consistent. One day its perfect, the next it's a greasy mess. One day its extra well done, the next its not even cooked through. They have a great italian hoagie served on a crusty roll, but for the same price you can get an italian with 3x as much meat at Gooey Looies down the street. City Pizza has some great daily specials that rock. Free topping Tues is awesome. They are also open till about Midnight everyday which is great when I work late and don't feel like cooking. Overall its a solid pizza joint, they just need some a consistent product and some better customer service. With so many pizza options in South Philly, City Pizza definitely stands out.
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Cliff C.
Went to the Front and Snyder location. The Cheese pie is very good and the dough is baked just right , expect no courtesy no friendly doodies, I did order take out its all about exchanging money and the pizza period, they could care less if you would comeback for another business transaction.
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Wayne S.
I had heard tell from a few of the locals in the South Philly neighborhood I teach in that City Pizza was the best slice you can find in the city. I kind of shrugged it off as local opinion.Then I heard that a friend who lives way up in Fishtown will journey down to get a pie when he is able. I knew I had to try it. I had promised my class that we would have a pizza party if they achieved a certain number of books read for the month of April. When I asked them where I should get the pizza from , they answered in a resounding "City!, Nobody gets pizza from nowhere else around here!" (they do talk like that some days) . So I placed our order the day before, then had to add one more pie later that evening. The pizzas arrived exactly on time the next day, were piping hot, and they even cut me a break in the price. We all dug in and it smelled and looked super delicious. The first bite was amazing, the sauce, cheese , and crust were all amazing. Just big enough to be folded (the correct way pizza is made) , not too greasy (Lorenzo's is a little drippy in my opinion some days) , and just a great slice all around. Ever since I've been mentioning it to my friends if they happen to be down in Mummer's territory.
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Heather S.
Pizza is okay. Maybe less than okay. Seems overcooked to me. I've had better.
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Nicole C.
Pretty good pizza when it's not over cooked. People on the phone are rude, can't hear you and will hang up on you before you are done ordering. But, pretty good pizza.
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Anderson B.
Great neighborhood spot. Slices are consistent and good.
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Christine G.
Very good food! Best Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza I have ever had!! Service is good, no complaints. Delivery time is good too. No seating inside.
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Melawati J.
I was in the area looking for pizza and this is the closest. The place is mainly for take out and delivery no sitting area. The first thing I noticed when I came in is that they are very busy (well it's weekend). Overall the pizza was good and the price is reasonable.
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Elle W.
I was pleasantly surprised the first time I had City Pizza. And ever since I have not been disappointed. I really enjoy their hoagies as they do not overpack it with meat and cheese and I can actually enjoy it without having to remove half of it myself. Regular pizza was just okay however the Old Style pizza is amazing. If u like lots of garlic and sauce with light cheese this is where it is at. Wait times for food are always reasonable something that south philly seriously struggles with in the pizza delivery game.
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Tom D.
If the Eagles are playing, order today for the 2018 season. Takes too long. #withinthehour
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Heather P.
The pizza is good, not great. The service reflects that this place is run by kids who clearly don't get that people could order from anywhere else. Sadly it's convenient and inexpensive so that's why it's popular.
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Kevin R.
The best pizza i've found in south philly.
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Jessie C.
Best pizza and wings in South Philly. Yes, it had a good amount of grease on top, but nothing a paper towel can't fix for those who can't handle it.
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Andrea V.
I have detailed my pizza struggles in other reviews, so I'll keep this one short and sweet. I was really pleasantly surprised by how good City Pizza turned out to be. I was in the area with a friend and we decided to order a pie to complement our Netflixing. I'm certain he didn't understand my excitement. It's easy to inhale 3-4 slices without feeling like you're eating nothing but dough. The sauce to cheese ratio is almost perfect. It's good plain or with toppings. It's greasy but blottable. It heats nicely the next day. IT'S REAL PIZZA! And there was much rejoicing.
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Arielle S.
Horrible service. Went in and ordered their large pizza and wings special. Waited 45 minutes in the shop while they filled delivery orders first and then our pizza was cold. They didn't give me salad dressing with the salad I ordered. And on top of that their pizza is AWFUL. It's full of grease and the cheese was congealed. The crust has no taste. Terrible terrible terrible. Never eating here again!
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Andrew B.
Fantastic pizza. But when you're open till 1am and can't take a pickup order after 12 at 12:04 on Saturday.. Really?
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Candice B.
Tasty pizza. Good prices. Timely delivery. Soon I will be living within delivery distance and am looking forward to having this as my go-to when I'm craving cheese and carbs. I don't get why people get so worked up over their customer service. It's pizza, not Tiffany's.
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Jersey V.
We order from here at least once every two weeks. Pizza is the cheapest, best tasting, and best toppings ever! Delivery is always efficient and quick. The boneless chicken wings are also bombdiggitydacious. Definitely #1 choice in south philly.
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Molly M.
City Pizza is everything you want from a south philly pizza parlor. Huge portions, affordable and fast. They are also one of the few places in south philly that does pizza by the slice. Plus, the run really great specials almost every day of the week.
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Ray J.
I love this pizza. It's greasy and cheap and just what you want. The pizza is great but the people that answer the phone can be really rude.
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Charlotte J.
Born and raised in New York moved here a year ago and have been looking for a good slice. City Pizza has the best pizza in Philly.
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Christian S.
Some of the worse pizza you can imagine.Instead of calling it City Pizza, it should be called $hity Pizza. I have no reason why my coworkers are so hung up on this place. When I started working in Philadelphia a few of my coworkers would want to order City Pizza every other Friday. Every two weeks a few associates will order at least 20 pies and sell slices to raise money for their department. People rush down stairs to grab a few slice or an entire pie to share with their office mates. I want to believe that some of them are like thinking like me. I will go down a purchase a slice if I know my meeting scheduled is going to carry over through lunch or the weather is just bad. The pizazz or should I say the pizz..ass is horrible. I mean really...WTF is that.
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David M.
I am not sure if this is the best pizza in South Philly but it is the best this South Jersey boy has had here. This is where my co-workers like to order from. We usually order 3 or 4 pies so I have had the chance to try a few different things, including the Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza, which I had last night. Also had a City Pizzaz, my favorite. 3 cheeses + hot peppers + fresh tomatoes. I like the location. I swing by here on my way home from work and follow Front St to the entrance of the Walt Whitman Bridge. I like their prices. Easily a couple bucks cheaper per pizza than my South Jersey faves. When we order for pickup or delivery at work, the pizza is fresh and hot. I picked a couple pies up on my way home last night and I waited for them to come out of the oven. They were still hot when I got home. Gotta love summer in Philly. The place can get busy so expect a wait, and there isn't always a parking spot on the corner if you are picking up. Still worth it. Some reviewers have complained about the customer service. Everyone I have dealt with here seems nice enough to me. It's not a chain restaurant, it's a South Philly pizza shop, what do you expect?
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Danielle O.
I love their pizza. and the delivery guy is the best. But on January 25, after hours of waiting and a dozen phone calls and a million promises that our pizza was on the way. We never received our pizza. When I asked the person on the phone, "if it's not coming, please tell me so I can order something else.". She promised me is was on the way. Never came. Unfortunately, I will not order from them again. :( Oh and the people who answer the phone are always rude and unprofessional. They act like they are doing me a favor by answering the phone. Do they know how many pizzerias there are in this city?
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Cristina S.
pizza is great, ive been eating there for well over 10 years. customer service has improved 100% over the past 2 years. I was shock to see no one mentioned their SMOTHERED fries in their comments. if u like their pizza, you should try their smother french fries. they are amazing.
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Chris S.
Since moving from NE Philly to South Philly in March, this is my place. They've never let me down. Their pizza is great. It's big, foldy, sloppy, and all the stuff that real pizza eaters look for. Plus it tastes great. They're not cheap with the toppings, either. We've been consistently ordering from City, on average, once a week or so. We've tried just about everything on the menu, and haven't been disappointed once. The cheesesteaks are killer. Their hoagies have plenty of meat on them, and the rolls they use are perfect. Fries are good, and they don't have that weak, bright yellow cheese for them. It's the nice and thick whiz that'll turn solid if you don't use it for a while. All in all, one of the best pizza places I've ever ordered from. I'm also hoping they'll give me a free pizza for this really good review. Just sayin'.
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Jessica R.
WORST PIZZA AND WINGS!! ABYSMAL SERVICE! We walk by this pizza at least once a week and the smell is phenomenal, so we simply had to give it a try. We were severely disappointed, upon calling they told us the pizza and wings would be done "Within an hour" which would be ok if they told us an actual time, 45-50 minutes? 55-60 minutes? 30-40 minutes? All are within an hour and sadly not the time it took them to deliver once we placed our order, it actually took them an hour and a half for the order to get delivered, which we would normally just chalk up to us changing the order from pickup to delivery, but with no indication from the employee on the phone I would say is now due to horrible customer service. On the topic of customer service they are SEVERELY lacking. My fiance was on the phone placing his order and was put on hold at LEAST 3 times, and nobody within the establishment was able to communicate to each other about why we were calling. It took a good 5-10 minutes to communicate that we wanted it to be delivered. Once it was delivered, it still smelled amazing, we got Honey bbq wings, hot wings and a sausage and pepperoni pizza. The pizza was VERY soggy, crust was so soggy from sauce toppings and excess oil that it was really hard to eat. This could be solved by cooking a bit longer to get a crisper crust, so I guess you have to specify that when you order. Wings were the single WORST EVER wings I have had in the Philly/South New Jersey region. Over cooked, and underseasoned. The sauce was basically thrown into the container and the wings thrown on top of that..That being said we did get bonus fries, in our wings. It was disgusting to say the least that they would not at least have a little quality control. We threw out the menus and will not be going here again. We will drive to Wolf Street Pizza over City Pizza any day!
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J J.
Ok, I'm a cheapskate, so when my girlfriend and I can have four full meals for less than $20 I'm hooked. This wasn't the plan. We just moved into the neighborhood and wanted pizza... NOW... so we called and ordered pick up. One sausage pizza and one small buffalo chicken stromboli. Phone etiquette was fine, I mean it's south philly, so no nonsense. Both Items were hot and ready as expected. This is where things get five star: The counter girl was super polite... reading other reviews I was worried. The pizza and stromboli were HUGE and did not skimp on the cheese or the meat. Every bite was full of delicious flavor and was very very filling. Best cheap pizza I've had in Philly. I am so happy to have finally found them. Not gourmet, but everything the little cheap fat person inside you has always wanted.
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Erin S.
Pizza is very good. It's the best I've found in South Philly. I usually do pick up so I can't comment on their delivery service, but they are usually on point and quick for their pick up orders. Their food is also pretty cheap. I believe it's under 8 bucks for a large plain pie. Good enough for me!
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Marissa B.
We've been ordering the City Steak Pizza on some weekends, lately. So worth it! I highly recommend it to everyone.
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Michael S.
The Pizza is the best in the city!!!!! It doesn't get any better then this. I even think it's better then the City Pizza on 16th.
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raquel s.
I've been exposed to City Pizza for the better part of the past ten years. I don't know how they have such high stars. They leave the customer out of customer service, the employees do not know what gloves are, and the pizza really isn't that good. Their stromboli, on the other hand, is the redeaming factor. They are huge, cheap, and delicious.
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Bill D.
Terrible service from counter people... Worse food...Have tried them several times.. pizza is ok, but if you order anything else, be prepared to have them get it wrong, and then give you a snarky attitude when you call to get it fixed. It all stems from the help, because there is another location that is usually pretty good.
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Bill D.
This is my favorite place for delivery pizza. I get mushrooms, onions, and hot (red) peppers. Once when I was terribly hungry I ordered from here and I was HORRIFIED when I opened the box. Instead of a fresh, hot, delicious pizza with melted cheese, chopped onions, and hot red peppers, what the delivery guy dumped on me was a cold pizza with congealed cheese, cold sliced rings of onion like you get on a hoagie, and those cheap, tangy yellow peppers like you get on a hoagie at Wawa. Even the mushrooms were wrong. Someone obviously took a plain cheese pizza that was sitting around all day, took it over to the hoagie counter and dumped the sandwich toppings (which are different from pizza toppings) on it, then didn't even bother to heat it up. I was so FURIOUS that I didn't know whether to shit or walk backwards. But I was hungry, and though it pained me on many levels to do so, I ate a slice.
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Adam L.
The food is excellent. Actually, I love it. It is my favorite delivery pizza. However, this review is in regard to the nasty people who pick up the phone. Why is it such a problem that I need to use my credit card? Are sarcastic, rude remarks really necessary? Get wise, City Pizza. You have one more chance, and if that happens again, I wont order again.
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Timothy W.
I ordered delivery here a couple nights ago, and once another time before. I feel like this should be 3 stars, but I am going to go with the benefit of the doubt. The first time I ordered it was fairly unmemorable, which is not to say bad. I have an unfortunate ability to remember things that annoy me rather than the things I enjoy. So The fact that I don't remember anything says something. A couple of nights ago when I ordered everything went by smoothly. The person on the phone was precise and courteous, I used my card with no problems or snide comments. The pizza arrived promptly and the delivery guy was pleasant. No problems, until I opened the pizza. It was overcooked....as in way to overcooked...like if I worked in a pizza place and pulled this out of the oven I would have said to myself "oh shit I have to remake this." So I am going to say, they aren't bad.....but I'm watching you City Pizza....I am watching.
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Spencer W.
I was heading down to Best Buy to pick up an answering machine when I caught a big staple right in my rear tire (frustratingly; I had spent the morning waiting for this brand new set of tires to arrive, and hadn't ridden a mile and a half before this first flat). Ok, I say, it's a good chance to sit down and check out the neighborhood. The first thing I do is get off Columbus Blvd. and walk over to Front, which is really a different world. I sit down on the curb in front of a convenient store and fix the flat, and then mosey down a block to Snyder, where I find City Pizza. I order two slices and a coke, and stand outside on the corner and eat. The crust is sweet and flavorful - very tasty - with a good crispy texture and a chewy crumb. There's little stratification between the crust and the cheese, which is fine but not spectacular. The slices are relatively dry, and drip almost no oil. The corner is nice. It's the middle of the afternoon, warm but not hot. I ride on.
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Radio Agon y.
Good pizza and great prices. Sometimes the pizza is a little greasier than most, but you can't beat the price for decent pizza.
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Joe B.
Very good pizza,buff chic pizza is slamming.friendly counter person.try the everything fries
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Rooster C.
For my money, the second best pizza in the world. Not quite as excellent as Sam's on the boardwalk in Wildwood, but what is? Since I doubt they'd deliver pizza from the boardwalk in Jersey to my house in Philly, City Pizza is my #1 choice for deep dish action. I get re-heats rarely, but even they taste pretty damn good. Only reason I don't give them five stars is because every once in a while, you'll find yourself waiting for well over an hour for your pizza to be delivered, though I'm sure that speaks more towards the epic demand for their quality pizza than their alleged crappy service, especially on Friday nights. Normally, they're pretty good with the "within the hour" thing, but don't be surprised if they're a half hour late.
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Christian F.
Solid whole pie with a respectable cheese-to-sauce-to-crust ratio. Smells great, feeds 2-3, good price. This is a weekday, turn-off-the-oven, dinner pizza pie. Not really a special occasion pie.
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Ronnie D.
I started going here for my pizza fix after Snyder Pizza closed. The staff is for the most part friendly. The managers genuinely seem to care about customer service while their counter help, mostly kids, could care less. The pizza is good but, BIG BUT, not consistent. One day its perfect, the next it's a greasy mess. One day its extra well done, the next its not even cooked through. They have a great italian hoagie served on a crusty roll, but for the same price you can get an italian with 3x as much meat at Gooey Looies down the street. City Pizza has some great daily specials that rock. Free topping Tues is awesome. They are also open till about Midnight everyday which is great when I work late and don't feel like cooking. Overall its a solid pizza joint, they just need some a consistent product and some better customer service. With so many pizza options in South Philly, City Pizza definitely stands out.
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Cliff C.
Went to the Front and Snyder location. The Cheese pie is very good and the dough is baked just right , expect no courtesy no friendly doodies, I did order take out its all about exchanging money and the pizza period, they could care less if you would comeback for another business transaction.
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Wayne S.
I had heard tell from a few of the locals in the South Philly neighborhood I teach in that City Pizza was the best slice you can find in the city. I kind of shrugged it off as local opinion.Then I heard that a friend who lives way up in Fishtown will journey down to get a pie when he is able. I knew I had to try it. I had promised my class that we would have a pizza party if they achieved a certain number of books read for the month of April. When I asked them where I should get the pizza from , they answered in a resounding "City!, Nobody gets pizza from nowhere else around here!" (they do talk like that some days) . So I placed our order the day before, then had to add one more pie later that evening. The pizzas arrived exactly on time the next day, were piping hot, and they even cut me a break in the price. We all dug in and it smelled and looked super delicious. The first bite was amazing, the sauce, cheese , and crust were all amazing. Just big enough to be folded (the correct way pizza is made) , not too greasy (Lorenzo's is a little drippy in my opinion some days) , and just a great slice all around. Ever since I've been mentioning it to my friends if they happen to be down in Mummer's territory.
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Heather S.
Pizza is okay. Maybe less than okay. Seems overcooked to me. I've had better.
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Nicole C.
Pretty good pizza when it's not over cooked. People on the phone are rude, can't hear you and will hang up on you before you are done ordering. But, pretty good pizza.
(3)
Anderson B.
Great neighborhood spot. Slices are consistent and good.
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Adrianne D.
City Pizza is the best pizza around!! Try the veggie pizza and add some sausage it is Awesome!! Our job is just up the street and we order from there frequently. No complaints here!
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Christine G.
Very good food! Best Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza I have ever had!! Service is good, no complaints. Delivery time is good too. No seating inside.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
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Elle W.
I was pleasantly surprised the first time I had City Pizza. And ever since I have not been disappointed. I really enjoy their hoagies as they do not overpack it with meat and cheese and I can actually enjoy it without having to remove half of it myself. Regular pizza was just okay however the Old Style pizza is amazing. If u like lots of garlic and sauce with light cheese this is where it is at. Wait times for food are always reasonable something that south philly seriously struggles with in the pizza delivery game.
(4)Tom D.
If the Eagles are playing, order today for the 2018 season. Takes too long. #withinthehour
(1)Heather P.
The pizza is good, not great. The service reflects that this place is run by kids who clearly don't get that people could order from anywhere else. Sadly it's convenient and inexpensive so that's why it's popular.
(2)Kevin R.
The best pizza i've found in south philly.
(4)Jessie C.
Best pizza and wings in South Philly. Yes, it had a good amount of grease on top, but nothing a paper towel can't fix for those who can't handle it.
(5)Melawati J.
I was in the area looking for pizza and this is the closest. The place is mainly for take out and delivery no sitting area. The first thing I noticed when I came in is that they are very busy (well it's weekend). Overall the pizza was good and the price is reasonable.
(4)Andrea V.
I have detailed my pizza struggles in other reviews, so I'll keep this one short and sweet. I was really pleasantly surprised by how good City Pizza turned out to be. I was in the area with a friend and we decided to order a pie to complement our Netflixing. I'm certain he didn't understand my excitement. It's easy to inhale 3-4 slices without feeling like you're eating nothing but dough. The sauce to cheese ratio is almost perfect. It's good plain or with toppings. It's greasy but blottable. It heats nicely the next day. IT'S REAL PIZZA! And there was much rejoicing.
(4)Arielle S.
Horrible service. Went in and ordered their large pizza and wings special. Waited 45 minutes in the shop while they filled delivery orders first and then our pizza was cold. They didn't give me salad dressing with the salad I ordered. And on top of that their pizza is AWFUL. It's full of grease and the cheese was congealed. The crust has no taste. Terrible terrible terrible. Never eating here again!
(1)Andrew B.
Fantastic pizza. But when you're open till 1am and can't take a pickup order after 12 at 12:04 on Saturday.. Really?
(3)Candice B.
Tasty pizza. Good prices. Timely delivery. Soon I will be living within delivery distance and am looking forward to having this as my go-to when I'm craving cheese and carbs. I don't get why people get so worked up over their customer service. It's pizza, not Tiffany's.
(4)Jersey V.
We order from here at least once every two weeks. Pizza is the cheapest, best tasting, and best toppings ever! Delivery is always efficient and quick. The boneless chicken wings are also bombdiggitydacious. Definitely #1 choice in south philly.
(5)Molly M.
City Pizza is everything you want from a south philly pizza parlor. Huge portions, affordable and fast. They are also one of the few places in south philly that does pizza by the slice. Plus, the run really great specials almost every day of the week.
(5)Ray J.
I love this pizza. It's greasy and cheap and just what you want. The pizza is great but the people that answer the phone can be really rude.
(3)Charlotte J.
Born and raised in New York moved here a year ago and have been looking for a good slice. City Pizza has the best pizza in Philly.
(5)Christian S.
Some of the worse pizza you can imagine.Instead of calling it City Pizza, it should be called $hity Pizza. I have no reason why my coworkers are so hung up on this place. When I started working in Philadelphia a few of my coworkers would want to order City Pizza every other Friday. Every two weeks a few associates will order at least 20 pies and sell slices to raise money for their department. People rush down stairs to grab a few slice or an entire pie to share with their office mates. I want to believe that some of them are like thinking like me. I will go down a purchase a slice if I know my meeting scheduled is going to carry over through lunch or the weather is just bad. The pizazz or should I say the pizz..ass is horrible. I mean really...WTF is that.
(1)David M.
I am not sure if this is the best pizza in South Philly but it is the best this South Jersey boy has had here. This is where my co-workers like to order from. We usually order 3 or 4 pies so I have had the chance to try a few different things, including the Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza, which I had last night. Also had a City Pizzaz, my favorite. 3 cheeses + hot peppers + fresh tomatoes. I like the location. I swing by here on my way home from work and follow Front St to the entrance of the Walt Whitman Bridge. I like their prices. Easily a couple bucks cheaper per pizza than my South Jersey faves. When we order for pickup or delivery at work, the pizza is fresh and hot. I picked a couple pies up on my way home last night and I waited for them to come out of the oven. They were still hot when I got home. Gotta love summer in Philly. The place can get busy so expect a wait, and there isn't always a parking spot on the corner if you are picking up. Still worth it. Some reviewers have complained about the customer service. Everyone I have dealt with here seems nice enough to me. It's not a chain restaurant, it's a South Philly pizza shop, what do you expect?
(4)Danielle O.
I love their pizza. and the delivery guy is the best. But on January 25, after hours of waiting and a dozen phone calls and a million promises that our pizza was on the way. We never received our pizza. When I asked the person on the phone, "if it's not coming, please tell me so I can order something else.". She promised me is was on the way. Never came. Unfortunately, I will not order from them again. :( Oh and the people who answer the phone are always rude and unprofessional. They act like they are doing me a favor by answering the phone. Do they know how many pizzerias there are in this city?
(2)Cristina S.
pizza is great, ive been eating there for well over 10 years. customer service has improved 100% over the past 2 years. I was shock to see no one mentioned their SMOTHERED fries in their comments. if u like their pizza, you should try their smother french fries. they are amazing.
(5)Chris S.
Since moving from NE Philly to South Philly in March, this is my place. They've never let me down. Their pizza is great. It's big, foldy, sloppy, and all the stuff that real pizza eaters look for. Plus it tastes great. They're not cheap with the toppings, either. We've been consistently ordering from City, on average, once a week or so. We've tried just about everything on the menu, and haven't been disappointed once. The cheesesteaks are killer. Their hoagies have plenty of meat on them, and the rolls they use are perfect. Fries are good, and they don't have that weak, bright yellow cheese for them. It's the nice and thick whiz that'll turn solid if you don't use it for a while. All in all, one of the best pizza places I've ever ordered from. I'm also hoping they'll give me a free pizza for this really good review. Just sayin'.
(5)Jessica R.
WORST PIZZA AND WINGS!! ABYSMAL SERVICE! We walk by this pizza at least once a week and the smell is phenomenal, so we simply had to give it a try. We were severely disappointed, upon calling they told us the pizza and wings would be done "Within an hour" which would be ok if they told us an actual time, 45-50 minutes? 55-60 minutes? 30-40 minutes? All are within an hour and sadly not the time it took them to deliver once we placed our order, it actually took them an hour and a half for the order to get delivered, which we would normally just chalk up to us changing the order from pickup to delivery, but with no indication from the employee on the phone I would say is now due to horrible customer service. On the topic of customer service they are SEVERELY lacking. My fiance was on the phone placing his order and was put on hold at LEAST 3 times, and nobody within the establishment was able to communicate to each other about why we were calling. It took a good 5-10 minutes to communicate that we wanted it to be delivered. Once it was delivered, it still smelled amazing, we got Honey bbq wings, hot wings and a sausage and pepperoni pizza. The pizza was VERY soggy, crust was so soggy from sauce toppings and excess oil that it was really hard to eat. This could be solved by cooking a bit longer to get a crisper crust, so I guess you have to specify that when you order. Wings were the single WORST EVER wings I have had in the Philly/South New Jersey region. Over cooked, and underseasoned. The sauce was basically thrown into the container and the wings thrown on top of that..That being said we did get bonus fries, in our wings. It was disgusting to say the least that they would not at least have a little quality control. We threw out the menus and will not be going here again. We will drive to Wolf Street Pizza over City Pizza any day!
(1)Adam L.
The food is excellent. Actually, I love it. It is my favorite delivery pizza. However, this review is in regard to the nasty people who pick up the phone. Why is it such a problem that I need to use my credit card? Are sarcastic, rude remarks really necessary? Get wise, City Pizza. You have one more chance, and if that happens again, I wont order again.
(2)Adrianne D.
City Pizza is the best pizza around!! Try the veggie pizza and add some sausage it is Awesome!! Our job is just up the street and we order from there frequently. No complaints here!
(5)J J.
Ok, I'm a cheapskate, so when my girlfriend and I can have four full meals for less than $20 I'm hooked. This wasn't the plan. We just moved into the neighborhood and wanted pizza... NOW... so we called and ordered pick up. One sausage pizza and one small buffalo chicken stromboli. Phone etiquette was fine, I mean it's south philly, so no nonsense. Both Items were hot and ready as expected. This is where things get five star: The counter girl was super polite... reading other reviews I was worried. The pizza and stromboli were HUGE and did not skimp on the cheese or the meat. Every bite was full of delicious flavor and was very very filling. Best cheap pizza I've had in Philly. I am so happy to have finally found them. Not gourmet, but everything the little cheap fat person inside you has always wanted.
(5)Erin S.
Pizza is very good. It's the best I've found in South Philly. I usually do pick up so I can't comment on their delivery service, but they are usually on point and quick for their pick up orders. Their food is also pretty cheap. I believe it's under 8 bucks for a large plain pie. Good enough for me!
(4)Marissa B.
We've been ordering the City Steak Pizza on some weekends, lately. So worth it! I highly recommend it to everyone.
(5)Michael S.
The Pizza is the best in the city!!!!! It doesn't get any better then this. I even think it's better then the City Pizza on 16th.
(5)raquel s.
I've been exposed to City Pizza for the better part of the past ten years. I don't know how they have such high stars. They leave the customer out of customer service, the employees do not know what gloves are, and the pizza really isn't that good. Their stromboli, on the other hand, is the redeaming factor. They are huge, cheap, and delicious.
(2)Bill D.
Terrible service from counter people... Worse food...Have tried them several times.. pizza is ok, but if you order anything else, be prepared to have them get it wrong, and then give you a snarky attitude when you call to get it fixed. It all stems from the help, because there is another location that is usually pretty good.
(1)Bill D.
This is my favorite place for delivery pizza. I get mushrooms, onions, and hot (red) peppers. Once when I was terribly hungry I ordered from here and I was HORRIFIED when I opened the box. Instead of a fresh, hot, delicious pizza with melted cheese, chopped onions, and hot red peppers, what the delivery guy dumped on me was a cold pizza with congealed cheese, cold sliced rings of onion like you get on a hoagie, and those cheap, tangy yellow peppers like you get on a hoagie at Wawa. Even the mushrooms were wrong. Someone obviously took a plain cheese pizza that was sitting around all day, took it over to the hoagie counter and dumped the sandwich toppings (which are different from pizza toppings) on it, then didn't even bother to heat it up. I was so FURIOUS that I didn't know whether to shit or walk backwards. But I was hungry, and though it pained me on many levels to do so, I ate a slice.
(4)Timothy W.
I ordered delivery here a couple nights ago, and once another time before. I feel like this should be 3 stars, but I am going to go with the benefit of the doubt. The first time I ordered it was fairly unmemorable, which is not to say bad. I have an unfortunate ability to remember things that annoy me rather than the things I enjoy. So The fact that I don't remember anything says something. A couple of nights ago when I ordered everything went by smoothly. The person on the phone was precise and courteous, I used my card with no problems or snide comments. The pizza arrived promptly and the delivery guy was pleasant. No problems, until I opened the pizza. It was overcooked....as in way to overcooked...like if I worked in a pizza place and pulled this out of the oven I would have said to myself "oh shit I have to remake this." So I am going to say, they aren't bad.....but I'm watching you City Pizza....I am watching.
(4)Spencer W.
I was heading down to Best Buy to pick up an answering machine when I caught a big staple right in my rear tire (frustratingly; I had spent the morning waiting for this brand new set of tires to arrive, and hadn't ridden a mile and a half before this first flat). Ok, I say, it's a good chance to sit down and check out the neighborhood. The first thing I do is get off Columbus Blvd. and walk over to Front, which is really a different world. I sit down on the curb in front of a convenient store and fix the flat, and then mosey down a block to Snyder, where I find City Pizza. I order two slices and a coke, and stand outside on the corner and eat. The crust is sweet and flavorful - very tasty - with a good crispy texture and a chewy crumb. There's little stratification between the crust and the cheese, which is fine but not spectacular. The slices are relatively dry, and drip almost no oil. The corner is nice. It's the middle of the afternoon, warm but not hot. I ride on.
(2)Radio Agon y.
Good pizza and great prices. Sometimes the pizza is a little greasier than most, but you can't beat the price for decent pizza.
(4)Joe B.
Very good pizza,buff chic pizza is slamming.friendly counter person.try the everything fries
(5)Rooster C.
For my money, the second best pizza in the world. Not quite as excellent as Sam's on the boardwalk in Wildwood, but what is? Since I doubt they'd deliver pizza from the boardwalk in Jersey to my house in Philly, City Pizza is my #1 choice for deep dish action. I get re-heats rarely, but even they taste pretty damn good. Only reason I don't give them five stars is because every once in a while, you'll find yourself waiting for well over an hour for your pizza to be delivered, though I'm sure that speaks more towards the epic demand for their quality pizza than their alleged crappy service, especially on Friday nights. Normally, they're pretty good with the "within the hour" thing, but don't be surprised if they're a half hour late.
(4)Christian F.
Solid whole pie with a respectable cheese-to-sauce-to-crust ratio. Smells great, feeds 2-3, good price. This is a weekday, turn-off-the-oven, dinner pizza pie. Not really a special occasion pie.
(4)Ronnie D.
I started going here for my pizza fix after Snyder Pizza closed. The staff is for the most part friendly. The managers genuinely seem to care about customer service while their counter help, mostly kids, could care less. The pizza is good but, BIG BUT, not consistent. One day its perfect, the next it's a greasy mess. One day its extra well done, the next its not even cooked through. They have a great italian hoagie served on a crusty roll, but for the same price you can get an italian with 3x as much meat at Gooey Looies down the street. City Pizza has some great daily specials that rock. Free topping Tues is awesome. They are also open till about Midnight everyday which is great when I work late and don't feel like cooking. Overall its a solid pizza joint, they just need some a consistent product and some better customer service. With so many pizza options in South Philly, City Pizza definitely stands out.
(3)Cliff C.
Went to the Front and Snyder location. The Cheese pie is very good and the dough is baked just right , expect no courtesy no friendly doodies, I did order take out its all about exchanging money and the pizza period, they could care less if you would comeback for another business transaction.
(3)Wayne S.
I had heard tell from a few of the locals in the South Philly neighborhood I teach in that City Pizza was the best slice you can find in the city. I kind of shrugged it off as local opinion.Then I heard that a friend who lives way up in Fishtown will journey down to get a pie when he is able. I knew I had to try it. I had promised my class that we would have a pizza party if they achieved a certain number of books read for the month of April. When I asked them where I should get the pizza from , they answered in a resounding "City!, Nobody gets pizza from nowhere else around here!" (they do talk like that some days) . So I placed our order the day before, then had to add one more pie later that evening. The pizzas arrived exactly on time the next day, were piping hot, and they even cut me a break in the price. We all dug in and it smelled and looked super delicious. The first bite was amazing, the sauce, cheese , and crust were all amazing. Just big enough to be folded (the correct way pizza is made) , not too greasy (Lorenzo's is a little drippy in my opinion some days) , and just a great slice all around. Ever since I've been mentioning it to my friends if they happen to be down in Mummer's territory.
(4)Heather S.
Pizza is okay. Maybe less than okay. Seems overcooked to me. I've had better.
(2)Nicole C.
Pretty good pizza when it's not over cooked. People on the phone are rude, can't hear you and will hang up on you before you are done ordering. But, pretty good pizza.
(3)Anderson B.
Great neighborhood spot. Slices are consistent and good.
(3)Christine G.
Very good food! Best Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza I have ever had!! Service is good, no complaints. Delivery time is good too. No seating inside.
(4)Melawati J.
I was in the area looking for pizza and this is the closest. The place is mainly for take out and delivery no sitting area. The first thing I noticed when I came in is that they are very busy (well it's weekend). Overall the pizza was good and the price is reasonable.
(4)Elle W.
I was pleasantly surprised the first time I had City Pizza. And ever since I have not been disappointed. I really enjoy their hoagies as they do not overpack it with meat and cheese and I can actually enjoy it without having to remove half of it myself. Regular pizza was just okay however the Old Style pizza is amazing. If u like lots of garlic and sauce with light cheese this is where it is at. Wait times for food are always reasonable something that south philly seriously struggles with in the pizza delivery game.
(4)Tom D.
If the Eagles are playing, order today for the 2018 season. Takes too long. #withinthehour
(1)Heather P.
The pizza is good, not great. The service reflects that this place is run by kids who clearly don't get that people could order from anywhere else. Sadly it's convenient and inexpensive so that's why it's popular.
(2)Kevin R.
The best pizza i've found in south philly.
(4)Jessie C.
Best pizza and wings in South Philly. Yes, it had a good amount of grease on top, but nothing a paper towel can't fix for those who can't handle it.
(5)Andrea V.
I have detailed my pizza struggles in other reviews, so I'll keep this one short and sweet. I was really pleasantly surprised by how good City Pizza turned out to be. I was in the area with a friend and we decided to order a pie to complement our Netflixing. I'm certain he didn't understand my excitement. It's easy to inhale 3-4 slices without feeling like you're eating nothing but dough. The sauce to cheese ratio is almost perfect. It's good plain or with toppings. It's greasy but blottable. It heats nicely the next day. IT'S REAL PIZZA! And there was much rejoicing.
(4)Arielle S.
Horrible service. Went in and ordered their large pizza and wings special. Waited 45 minutes in the shop while they filled delivery orders first and then our pizza was cold. They didn't give me salad dressing with the salad I ordered. And on top of that their pizza is AWFUL. It's full of grease and the cheese was congealed. The crust has no taste. Terrible terrible terrible. Never eating here again!
(1)Andrew B.
Fantastic pizza. But when you're open till 1am and can't take a pickup order after 12 at 12:04 on Saturday.. Really?
(3)Candice B.
Tasty pizza. Good prices. Timely delivery. Soon I will be living within delivery distance and am looking forward to having this as my go-to when I'm craving cheese and carbs. I don't get why people get so worked up over their customer service. It's pizza, not Tiffany's.
(4)Jersey V.
We order from here at least once every two weeks. Pizza is the cheapest, best tasting, and best toppings ever! Delivery is always efficient and quick. The boneless chicken wings are also bombdiggitydacious. Definitely #1 choice in south philly.
(5)Molly M.
City Pizza is everything you want from a south philly pizza parlor. Huge portions, affordable and fast. They are also one of the few places in south philly that does pizza by the slice. Plus, the run really great specials almost every day of the week.
(5)Ray J.
I love this pizza. It's greasy and cheap and just what you want. The pizza is great but the people that answer the phone can be really rude.
(3)Charlotte J.
Born and raised in New York moved here a year ago and have been looking for a good slice. City Pizza has the best pizza in Philly.
(5)Christian S.
Some of the worse pizza you can imagine.Instead of calling it City Pizza, it should be called $hity Pizza. I have no reason why my coworkers are so hung up on this place. When I started working in Philadelphia a few of my coworkers would want to order City Pizza every other Friday. Every two weeks a few associates will order at least 20 pies and sell slices to raise money for their department. People rush down stairs to grab a few slice or an entire pie to share with their office mates. I want to believe that some of them are like thinking like me. I will go down a purchase a slice if I know my meeting scheduled is going to carry over through lunch or the weather is just bad. The pizazz or should I say the pizz..ass is horrible. I mean really...WTF is that.
(1)David M.
I am not sure if this is the best pizza in South Philly but it is the best this South Jersey boy has had here. This is where my co-workers like to order from. We usually order 3 or 4 pies so I have had the chance to try a few different things, including the Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza, which I had last night. Also had a City Pizzaz, my favorite. 3 cheeses + hot peppers + fresh tomatoes. I like the location. I swing by here on my way home from work and follow Front St to the entrance of the Walt Whitman Bridge. I like their prices. Easily a couple bucks cheaper per pizza than my South Jersey faves. When we order for pickup or delivery at work, the pizza is fresh and hot. I picked a couple pies up on my way home last night and I waited for them to come out of the oven. They were still hot when I got home. Gotta love summer in Philly. The place can get busy so expect a wait, and there isn't always a parking spot on the corner if you are picking up. Still worth it. Some reviewers have complained about the customer service. Everyone I have dealt with here seems nice enough to me. It's not a chain restaurant, it's a South Philly pizza shop, what do you expect?
(4)Danielle O.
I love their pizza. and the delivery guy is the best. But on January 25, after hours of waiting and a dozen phone calls and a million promises that our pizza was on the way. We never received our pizza. When I asked the person on the phone, "if it's not coming, please tell me so I can order something else.". She promised me is was on the way. Never came. Unfortunately, I will not order from them again. :( Oh and the people who answer the phone are always rude and unprofessional. They act like they are doing me a favor by answering the phone. Do they know how many pizzerias there are in this city?
(2)Cristina S.
pizza is great, ive been eating there for well over 10 years. customer service has improved 100% over the past 2 years. I was shock to see no one mentioned their SMOTHERED fries in their comments. if u like their pizza, you should try their smother french fries. they are amazing.
(5)Chris S.
Since moving from NE Philly to South Philly in March, this is my place. They've never let me down. Their pizza is great. It's big, foldy, sloppy, and all the stuff that real pizza eaters look for. Plus it tastes great. They're not cheap with the toppings, either. We've been consistently ordering from City, on average, once a week or so. We've tried just about everything on the menu, and haven't been disappointed once. The cheesesteaks are killer. Their hoagies have plenty of meat on them, and the rolls they use are perfect. Fries are good, and they don't have that weak, bright yellow cheese for them. It's the nice and thick whiz that'll turn solid if you don't use it for a while. All in all, one of the best pizza places I've ever ordered from. I'm also hoping they'll give me a free pizza for this really good review. Just sayin'.
(5)Jessica R.
WORST PIZZA AND WINGS!! ABYSMAL SERVICE! We walk by this pizza at least once a week and the smell is phenomenal, so we simply had to give it a try. We were severely disappointed, upon calling they told us the pizza and wings would be done "Within an hour" which would be ok if they told us an actual time, 45-50 minutes? 55-60 minutes? 30-40 minutes? All are within an hour and sadly not the time it took them to deliver once we placed our order, it actually took them an hour and a half for the order to get delivered, which we would normally just chalk up to us changing the order from pickup to delivery, but with no indication from the employee on the phone I would say is now due to horrible customer service. On the topic of customer service they are SEVERELY lacking. My fiance was on the phone placing his order and was put on hold at LEAST 3 times, and nobody within the establishment was able to communicate to each other about why we were calling. It took a good 5-10 minutes to communicate that we wanted it to be delivered. Once it was delivered, it still smelled amazing, we got Honey bbq wings, hot wings and a sausage and pepperoni pizza. The pizza was VERY soggy, crust was so soggy from sauce toppings and excess oil that it was really hard to eat. This could be solved by cooking a bit longer to get a crisper crust, so I guess you have to specify that when you order. Wings were the single WORST EVER wings I have had in the Philly/South New Jersey region. Over cooked, and underseasoned. The sauce was basically thrown into the container and the wings thrown on top of that..That being said we did get bonus fries, in our wings. It was disgusting to say the least that they would not at least have a little quality control. We threw out the menus and will not be going here again. We will drive to Wolf Street Pizza over City Pizza any day!
(1)J J.
Ok, I'm a cheapskate, so when my girlfriend and I can have four full meals for less than $20 I'm hooked. This wasn't the plan. We just moved into the neighborhood and wanted pizza... NOW... so we called and ordered pick up. One sausage pizza and one small buffalo chicken stromboli. Phone etiquette was fine, I mean it's south philly, so no nonsense. Both Items were hot and ready as expected. This is where things get five star: The counter girl was super polite... reading other reviews I was worried. The pizza and stromboli were HUGE and did not skimp on the cheese or the meat. Every bite was full of delicious flavor and was very very filling. Best cheap pizza I've had in Philly. I am so happy to have finally found them. Not gourmet, but everything the little cheap fat person inside you has always wanted.
(5)Erin S.
Pizza is very good. It's the best I've found in South Philly. I usually do pick up so I can't comment on their delivery service, but they are usually on point and quick for their pick up orders. Their food is also pretty cheap. I believe it's under 8 bucks for a large plain pie. Good enough for me!
(4)Marissa B.
We've been ordering the City Steak Pizza on some weekends, lately. So worth it! I highly recommend it to everyone.
(5)Michael S.
The Pizza is the best in the city!!!!! It doesn't get any better then this. I even think it's better then the City Pizza on 16th.
(5)raquel s.
I've been exposed to City Pizza for the better part of the past ten years. I don't know how they have such high stars. They leave the customer out of customer service, the employees do not know what gloves are, and the pizza really isn't that good. Their stromboli, on the other hand, is the redeaming factor. They are huge, cheap, and delicious.
(2)Bill D.
Terrible service from counter people... Worse food...Have tried them several times.. pizza is ok, but if you order anything else, be prepared to have them get it wrong, and then give you a snarky attitude when you call to get it fixed. It all stems from the help, because there is another location that is usually pretty good.
(1)Bill D.
This is my favorite place for delivery pizza. I get mushrooms, onions, and hot (red) peppers. Once when I was terribly hungry I ordered from here and I was HORRIFIED when I opened the box. Instead of a fresh, hot, delicious pizza with melted cheese, chopped onions, and hot red peppers, what the delivery guy dumped on me was a cold pizza with congealed cheese, cold sliced rings of onion like you get on a hoagie, and those cheap, tangy yellow peppers like you get on a hoagie at Wawa. Even the mushrooms were wrong. Someone obviously took a plain cheese pizza that was sitting around all day, took it over to the hoagie counter and dumped the sandwich toppings (which are different from pizza toppings) on it, then didn't even bother to heat it up. I was so FURIOUS that I didn't know whether to shit or walk backwards. But I was hungry, and though it pained me on many levels to do so, I ate a slice.
(4)Adam L.
The food is excellent. Actually, I love it. It is my favorite delivery pizza. However, this review is in regard to the nasty people who pick up the phone. Why is it such a problem that I need to use my credit card? Are sarcastic, rude remarks really necessary? Get wise, City Pizza. You have one more chance, and if that happens again, I wont order again.
(2)Timothy W.
I ordered delivery here a couple nights ago, and once another time before. I feel like this should be 3 stars, but I am going to go with the benefit of the doubt. The first time I ordered it was fairly unmemorable, which is not to say bad. I have an unfortunate ability to remember things that annoy me rather than the things I enjoy. So The fact that I don't remember anything says something. A couple of nights ago when I ordered everything went by smoothly. The person on the phone was precise and courteous, I used my card with no problems or snide comments. The pizza arrived promptly and the delivery guy was pleasant. No problems, until I opened the pizza. It was overcooked....as in way to overcooked...like if I worked in a pizza place and pulled this out of the oven I would have said to myself "oh shit I have to remake this." So I am going to say, they aren't bad.....but I'm watching you City Pizza....I am watching.
(4)Spencer W.
I was heading down to Best Buy to pick up an answering machine when I caught a big staple right in my rear tire (frustratingly; I had spent the morning waiting for this brand new set of tires to arrive, and hadn't ridden a mile and a half before this first flat). Ok, I say, it's a good chance to sit down and check out the neighborhood. The first thing I do is get off Columbus Blvd. and walk over to Front, which is really a different world. I sit down on the curb in front of a convenient store and fix the flat, and then mosey down a block to Snyder, where I find City Pizza. I order two slices and a coke, and stand outside on the corner and eat. The crust is sweet and flavorful - very tasty - with a good crispy texture and a chewy crumb. There's little stratification between the crust and the cheese, which is fine but not spectacular. The slices are relatively dry, and drip almost no oil. The corner is nice. It's the middle of the afternoon, warm but not hot. I ride on.
(2)Radio Agon y.
Good pizza and great prices. Sometimes the pizza is a little greasier than most, but you can't beat the price for decent pizza.
(4)Joe B.
Very good pizza,buff chic pizza is slamming.friendly counter person.try the everything fries
(5)Rooster C.
For my money, the second best pizza in the world. Not quite as excellent as Sam's on the boardwalk in Wildwood, but what is? Since I doubt they'd deliver pizza from the boardwalk in Jersey to my house in Philly, City Pizza is my #1 choice for deep dish action. I get re-heats rarely, but even they taste pretty damn good. Only reason I don't give them five stars is because every once in a while, you'll find yourself waiting for well over an hour for your pizza to be delivered, though I'm sure that speaks more towards the epic demand for their quality pizza than their alleged crappy service, especially on Friday nights. Normally, they're pretty good with the "within the hour" thing, but don't be surprised if they're a half hour late.
(4)Christian F.
Solid whole pie with a respectable cheese-to-sauce-to-crust ratio. Smells great, feeds 2-3, good price. This is a weekday, turn-off-the-oven, dinner pizza pie. Not really a special occasion pie.
(4)Ronnie D.
I started going here for my pizza fix after Snyder Pizza closed. The staff is for the most part friendly. The managers genuinely seem to care about customer service while their counter help, mostly kids, could care less. The pizza is good but, BIG BUT, not consistent. One day its perfect, the next it's a greasy mess. One day its extra well done, the next its not even cooked through. They have a great italian hoagie served on a crusty roll, but for the same price you can get an italian with 3x as much meat at Gooey Looies down the street. City Pizza has some great daily specials that rock. Free topping Tues is awesome. They are also open till about Midnight everyday which is great when I work late and don't feel like cooking. Overall its a solid pizza joint, they just need some a consistent product and some better customer service. With so many pizza options in South Philly, City Pizza definitely stands out.
(3)Cliff C.
Went to the Front and Snyder location. The Cheese pie is very good and the dough is baked just right , expect no courtesy no friendly doodies, I did order take out its all about exchanging money and the pizza period, they could care less if you would comeback for another business transaction.
(3)Wayne S.
I had heard tell from a few of the locals in the South Philly neighborhood I teach in that City Pizza was the best slice you can find in the city. I kind of shrugged it off as local opinion.Then I heard that a friend who lives way up in Fishtown will journey down to get a pie when he is able. I knew I had to try it. I had promised my class that we would have a pizza party if they achieved a certain number of books read for the month of April. When I asked them where I should get the pizza from , they answered in a resounding "City!, Nobody gets pizza from nowhere else around here!" (they do talk like that some days) . So I placed our order the day before, then had to add one more pie later that evening. The pizzas arrived exactly on time the next day, were piping hot, and they even cut me a break in the price. We all dug in and it smelled and looked super delicious. The first bite was amazing, the sauce, cheese , and crust were all amazing. Just big enough to be folded (the correct way pizza is made) , not too greasy (Lorenzo's is a little drippy in my opinion some days) , and just a great slice all around. Ever since I've been mentioning it to my friends if they happen to be down in Mummer's territory.
(4)Heather S.
Pizza is okay. Maybe less than okay. Seems overcooked to me. I've had better.
(2)Nicole C.
Pretty good pizza when it's not over cooked. People on the phone are rude, can't hear you and will hang up on you before you are done ordering. But, pretty good pizza.
(3)Anderson B.
Great neighborhood spot. Slices are consistent and good.
(3)Adrianne D.
City Pizza is the best pizza around!! Try the veggie pizza and add some sausage it is Awesome!! Our job is just up the street and we order from there frequently. No complaints here!
(5)Christine G.
Very good food! Best Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza I have ever had!! Service is good, no complaints. Delivery time is good too. No seating inside.
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