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Pizza Brain

Pizzeria$$$$

North Philadelphia, Philadelphia

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Pizza Brain

8.6^/10

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Ranked #5 for pizza in Philadelphia
The experts at Eater and Visit Philly recommend this place
"well-done classics like the Forbes Waggensense"(3 Tips)
"Incredible pizza, amazing space, cool people."(56 Tips)
"BYOB was nice."(4 Tips)
"leonard bookman."(2 Tips)

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Mike ChauMarch 23, 2017
Always a must, this pizza shop is dubbed the World's First Pizza Museum. With jumbo slices and tons of great memorabilia to keep you entertained while you wait, get any slice available on rotation.
Philadelphia MagazineAugust 5, 2014
The Bob Shieldsmoose is a pizza-fied brisket sandwich, amped up with horseradish and black pepper. The Charlie Mayfer is straight-up dessert. I’d order both again in a flash. Read more
Visit PhillyOctober 27, 2014
The world’s first pizza museum and shop has 550+ pizza artifacts in rotation and serves up its own gas oven-fired pies with sustainably sourced toppings. Read more
Michael ReifMay 14, 2015
Pizza, pizza, pizza, pizza, pizza does it seem like I have pizza for brains well you never know with so many pizza parlors all over the place that it might be a good idea to put some back in, Pizza.
Gaya YanDecember 31, 2013
Pizza is great and the atmosphere is unique with all the funny posters but the place is tiny so you need to fight for a seat and if you eaten up you are expected to leave ASAP
Visit PhillySeptember 2, 2015
Inspired by Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia, Pizza Brain will feature a special-edition Pope pizza box. Locally based Savona-Stavola Foodservice is distributing the custom pizza box to area shops. Read more
Weston ChambersApril 12, 2015
I had the Jane because I'm low on money. The atmosphere and the memorabilia are cool. The owner (Brian) is the coolest guy I've ever met. BYOB was nice.
Lauren RomaoJanuary 1, 2019
Next level slices (SOOOO big and cheesey) creative toppings + all the throwback zzza memorabilia you can imagine
Mehan JayasuriyaSeptember 29, 2014
Cool spot and worth a visit but coming from NYC, the pizza was a bit underwhelming. They even served me a slice lukewarm. More of a restaurant with stuff on the walls than a museum.
EaterJanuary 23, 2013
Pizza Brain has got a serious amount of national attention, and the pizza quality is no joke, either. A must-visit for everyone. [Eater 38 Member]
Erika SnyderApril 5, 2014
Awesome atmosphere, great staff and easily some of the best pizza I have ever had. Try everything and anything. You're gonna love it.
Daniel VaughanAugust 27, 2014
This is the greatest pizza I've ever had. Hands down. And the folks making it were super awesome
Anneliese KingJanuary 16, 2015
Amazing pizza! Don't be subjected to the boring same ol' slices everywhere else. BYOB, and pizza museum. Also right next to the best ice cream around
cyn kDecember 30, 2012
Simply phenomenal pizza. If they have the brussel sprout and bacon pizza- get it! Otherwise, their white pizzas are fantastic too!
Vivian NguyenJanuary 20, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Third Thursday food fights are very cool. Slices are comparable in size to Lorenzo's slices, but have a high quality taste.
Bree TrooshieJuly 5, 2015
Great selection of pizza. I got a slice of "Buffy" which was a buffalo chicken pizza and it was delicious!
Marc MayerAugust 9, 2014
This place has every amazing pizza-related piece of ephemera. The staff is real nice, and the pies are real tasty.
Pizza BrainMarch 6, 2013
ATTN VEGANS: Want just a slice instead of a whole pie? Order a personal 10" vegan pie (equivalent to 2 slices) for just $5. Add Daiya cheese or any topping for $1 extra.
LauraAugust 30, 2013
Goat cheese+honey+arugula is seriously the most brilliant combination for a pizza. Congratulations Pizza Brain for achieving perfection
ConciergeSeptember 5, 2012
Be sure to ask for a slice of their sweet potato pie pizza. Bug them if u have to!! It's so worth it!
Scott TaftFebruary 13, 2015
Amazing pizza. The granny with bacon is our favorite. Odd soda selection too. Cream soda for the win!
Mike DAugust 7, 2014
Incredible pizza, amazing space, cool people. The hawk krall mural out back is fantastic.
34th Street MagazineNovember 6, 2012
Though there are some wacky pies on the menu, you can’t go wrong with well-done classics like the Forbes Waggensense or the Leonard Bookman.
Nichole Shrom-KucFebruary 20, 2019
You should go here. It’s a cool place to bring friends.
Brain DwyerMarch 28, 2013
Been here 100+ times
There are pizza secrets hidden throughout the shop. If you find one, let whoever is working know - they might just feel compelled to kiss your kneecap.
Pizza BrainMarch 6, 2013
SLICE HAPPY HOUR! Every Mon-Thurs 4-6pm. 2 Jane slices + select craft soda for just $5. *special applies for in-house customers only.
John HallahanNovember 19, 2016
Pizza like no other. Very few pizza places can even come close.
Carmen Noire SanDiegoJuly 28, 2017
Great fresh pizza. Cool décor. Ice cream shop attached too.
Amanda SchickMarch 1, 2013
Very hipsterish. Staff was super sweet :) pizza was pretty good minus the basil leave all in all great atmosphere!
Sa Rah GOctober 13, 2012
Get the Frankford Taco ...pizza topped with the in house pizza ice cream..and get a the slice n ice cream for a $1 off!
Campbell BirdOctober 26, 2014
Less a museum and more a great pizza and ice cream place. Everything's good.
Abigail RobertsonAugust 16, 2015
The pizza is fresh and you can literally watch them craft it from scratch
ESTHERJune 7, 2016
Pizza is great. Nothing to drink but water and service was crappy. No place to sit. Get it to go. The decor was awesome.
Food GnomeSeptember 18, 2013
Delicious slice, super friendly owners and just a feast for your eyes. Patio rules!
ConciergeSeptember 4, 2012
Taking public transit? Take the EL Eastbound to York Dauphin and head East on Dauphin for 4 blocks then make a left on Frankford Ave. Enjoy!!!!
Maxwell FoxmanJune 20, 2017
Has a pizza museum inside. And it's BYOB
Upvoted Nov 10
Dan ScanlonApril 10, 2015
The pizza is huge and great, and it's right next to Little Baby's Ice Cream.
Angela N.May 27, 2016
Kira Turston: red pie, mozz, smoked bacon, brown sugar, red onion and brussel sprouts
Philadelphia MagazineApril 10, 2014
Beneath all the hype and weirdness lies one of Philly’s great pizza joints. Read more
Arthur EtchellsApril 10, 2014
Beneath all the hype and weirdness lies one of Philly’s great pizza joints. Read more
Chris RichardsAugust 8, 2014
Kind of intimidating with its hipster vibe, but had amazing white pizza with caramelized onions.
Chris TrewMay 6, 2013
Vanilla Ice ate here once, inspiring Pearl Jam's "nevermind" - @christrew
Lamar CruseMay 25, 2016
Its.... different. Not a bad way different but.....different. keep up the good work guys
Sa Rah GOctober 13, 2012
BYOB- Grab a local beer and bring it over to this local pizza "jawn". Mad Decent!
NowThis NewsFebruary 15, 2013
Get creative here - anything with apples!
Marie Gooddayphoto WoytoMay 3, 2015
Love the outdoor seating in the back.
Scooter Van HalenJuly 9, 2015
Add arugula to any slice because it contains the most bioavailable nutrients
Nicole PharoMay 12, 2015
So tasty! The Forbes pizza was the tits
Jason GibsonAugust 7, 2014
Great pizza! Try the Delouche.
Pat BellotMay 18, 2015
Pizza is kind of bland. Great crust and texture but flavor is kind of meh overall. If you want to be blown away try Mix in center city

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