South Austin Pizza to Try This Weekend

Here are some of the best pizza eateries in South Austin, according to Yelp. Which one is your favorite?

1.Home Slice Pizza

1514 South Congress Street

Yelp reviewer Amy D. from Austin, TX said: “When my friend suggested pizza for dinner, I admit, I wasn’t too excited. Having lived in New York for nearly a decade, nothing could ever come close to the heavenly slices in the Big Apple. Until Home Slice. I ordered the meatball and tomato slice and went to town on that thing. The initial bite is where it gets you: crunchy and then chewy, salty and sweet. I did everything I could not to bite off my fingers as I finished the first slice and jumped out of my seat to order another one--this time opting for the margherita. Can you believe that one was even better? The service was impeccable, and I did not have to wait at all on a Wednesday night. The next time my friend suggests pizza, I will race him to Home Slice.”

2. 40 North

1502 South 1st Street

Yelp reviewer Asim D. from Austin, TX said: “Why isn’t there a massive line and wait? I can’t answer that but it’s only a matter of time before the rest of Austin catches on. The people are the best, they even brought us out dessert for my girlfriend (it was our anniversary). It’s BYOB and you can’t go wrong with any one of the pizza’s - I had the wild boar.”

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3. The Pizza Shop

1906 S 1st Street

Yelp reviewer Mike T. from Austin, TX said: “Great pizza. Excellent toppings. And a BA owner. I ordered two pies. And upon doing so was asked how many people would be joining me. None. Just me. Think he was a bit surprised. One extra cheese, one meatball and onion. The cheese is what I look forward to. Stringy. Gooey. Delicious cow approved goodness. The crust is spot on. Better than HS. Closest to what I miss most in Jersey. The prices are competitive. And yelp check in is $2 off Large pizzas. Pick-up only. “

4. 360 Pizza

2107 Kinney Avenue

Yelp reviewer Nick T. from Austin, TX said: “One of the better pies I’ve had in my day. Classic, consistent, cheesy, crispy, cooked to perfection! Seriously though, if you’re in the hood and looking for a pizza joint that exceeds on all levels 360 won’t let you down. I’m a boring pepperoni lover till the day that I die but these guys got me thinking calzone might be my new bag. Regardless, all that and then some. 5 stars”

5. Giovanni’s Pizza Stand

2900 B S Lamar Blvd

Yelp reviewer Vicki R. from Austin, TX said: “This is another weekly staple and my favorite pizza in the area. I always get the margarita, so can’t speak to the rest, but it’s a nice and crispy, fairly thin crust. It is indeed in the Valero station, so call ahead and plan to take it home. If the weather is nice, there are some picnic tables outside. As an added bonus, this Valero has a fairly robust wine selection, so it’s a one stop shop!”

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