Down North Pizza Reviews
Submitted by Rachel Core on 01/15/2022
Rachel Core 5 stars rating.
When looking for the best pizza in Philly, this place was mentioned on several websites for having some really great Detroit style pizza. As someone who loves thick crust pizza, this place did not disappoint! The crust was great, sauce tangy and had the perfect amount of cheese. If you like thick crust pizza, you have to try this place! Not to mention, they hire formally incarcerated people which is respectable and different from most pizza places in the city unfortunately.
Anirudh Pillai 5 stars rating.
Haven't had pizza this good in a while. They serve Detroit style pizza with a thicker, burnt crust which we really liked. We got the I'm a boss which was delicious and heavy with toppings. Pizza literally weighed around 5 lb.
We also got Spicy Crab Fries for appetizers which were amazing and had us craving more. The Apple pie Milkshake was probably one of the best milkshakes I have tried. The flavors were perfectly balanced and weren't too sweet. We can't wait to come back and try more from their menu.
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Submitted by Anirudh Pillai on 08/09/2022
Mike Tzeng 5 stars rating.
We were craving Detroit pizza just as Down North was featured on the Eater channel on YouTube. The pizza looked so good that we soon found ourselves driving up Ridge avenue to give it a try! We got the Rock the Mic and Uptown Vibes pies and both were incredible. The crust was crispy on the bottom and soft & buttery on the inside, and the sauce was the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Each slice is a hefty portion since it's Detroit style. We will be back again soon!
Submitted by Mike Tzeng on 06/12/2022
Canice G 4 stars rating.
Drove to my Philadelphia to check out this place hearing what good they do for the community and being Black Owned! Read about it. First time of course and I’m glad to say I tried it. We were greeted and Mike helped us out. Very helpful and patient is always a plus for me! I ordered the “Flip Side” pizza and added chicken as well as the fresh cut fries and let me tell you $30 for a pizza is a little steep! Sheesh. I’ll be honest there were too many jalapeños and the beef bacon (was not a fan) could’ve been cooked better. The fries tasted like they were cooked in multi-used old grease which were not at all the greatest especially given they were straw fries (nope). I absolutely loved and appreciated the homemade bbq sauce and fresh made bread!! The pizza in itself- Freshly made, flavorful and overall pretty good! Definitely should think about selling the pizza by slices or smaller portions because it was a lot! Overall good people, good food and a good experience. Thank you!
Submitted by Canice G on 06/06/2022
Kai Evans 5 stars rating.
The pizza and milkshakes are absolutely delicious. They’re made fresh to order and have some really interesting combos! I love their mission and I will definitely be back. They got me hooked on detroit style pizza. Highly highly recommend
Submitted by Kai Evans on 05/06/2022
Marquita Payne 4 stars rating.
Very good. The pizza was a bit “bready” for me but it’s Detroit style pizza so I get that. The flavors are creative and well executed and it’s a far distance from us but we went to support black business and were not disappointed. It was WONDERFUL that there is NO PORK served here so I could just order freely and get whatever I wanted without having to ask for a non-pork option. The only thing I will say is that we ordered online an hour ahead of time for 7:00 pickup and when we got there it was as though they made it when we came which was annoying, but next time we will come after the time we say. So that’s why I didn’t give 5 stars. But we will definitely be back.
Submitted by Marquita Payne on 04/10/2022
Brittani Spaulding 5 stars rating.
Pizza was delicious and Detroit style ordered online and the food was ready for pick up on time. Also had the crab fries. One pizza is enough for two people to share esp if you are also enjoying something else. We almost ordered personals and I’m glad we didn’t. The pizza tasted great reheated as well
Submitted by Brittani Spaulding on 01/18/2022
Christina Vedar 5 stars rating.
Pizza was definitely amazing! The slices are super thicc and are so filling!! Got the What We Do and No Betta Love pizzas, delicious! Also got spicy Crab fries (love shoestring fries) and an oreo milkshake! Would highly recommend.
Submitted by Christina Vedar on 01/15/2022
Jeremy Yowell 5 stars rating.
Decided to try Down North for some Friday dinner takeout and was very impressed.
While I'd say the prices are a little high, the mission statement is so great that I'm happy to pay the premium to support not only the mission, but also excellent food.
The pizza was crispy and fresh, with strong tangy sauce and high quality ingredients throughout. The wings were also great and appropriatey baked to deliver a solidly flavorful bite.
I'd definitely recommend placing an order and trying Down North out for yourself!
Submitted by Jeremy Yowell on 12/03/2021
