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Boxcar Pizza
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Vegan
Vegan
American
Pizza
Italian
Take-out
Serves all-vegan, artisan, Detroit style pizzas, all of which are also available gluten free with the exception of the 'pepperoni' pizza. Located at The Portland Zipper. Online ordering. Instagram: boxcarpizza. Open Mon-Fri 4:00pm-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.
74 Reviews
First Review by ginaterrito
TabithaSnow
Points +82
The only deep dish for me - Edit
I'm not a fan of deep dish pizza, but the food is excellent and the only deep dish I've enjoyed and will totally go back again and again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-18
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Seatown_vegan
Points +5877
Fantastic Pizza - Edit
Excellent pizza here. I wish it was closer so I could try out more flavors. I don’t remember which one I ordered but it was a pesto one and I enjoyed it.
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Nourish2Flourish
Points +44
Best pizza ever! - Edit
Amazing fluffy and satisfying crust with the most delicious crispy gooey cheesy edges!
Read moreThe topping selection is lovely too
Pros: Fluffy crispy on the bottom crusts, Delicious cheese and topping, Fresh and well prepared
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justification
Points +61
AMAZING pizza - Edit
We shared the strings of nashville pizza and the bacon jalapenos cheesy bread and they were both so good. Pretty big protions, we kept half of it for lunch (really happy about that) I'm visiting Portland and I definitely want to come back before leaving to try other things!!! A must in Portland, whether you're vegan or not!
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igguana
Points +179
Pretty good - Edit
I don't know if I've ever had Detroit style pizza and from that aspect very novel, the crust was very good! The ricotta was great.
Read moreMy main complaint is that the cheeses all seem to made in-house except the cheddar really overwhelmed the pizza and tasted just like daiya. And all of their pizzas are really heavy - it would be nice to have one pizza a bit more veggie heavy.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-07
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Desh
Points +433
Yes 🙌🏿 I left home to find a slice in Portland - Edit
If you know, Detroit style Pizza
Read morein comparison to New York style pizza
in comparison to Chicago style pie pizza, then you know why I got Detroit style pizza in Portland 🔥
Pros: Detroit style
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pizzybot
Points +467
Best pizza EVER - Edit
We were wowed by this pizza! My husband and I shared the Bianca and an order of buffalo wings for dinner. The Bianca was so delicious. It's hard to even describe the cheesy goodness. You just have to try it! The wings were fine, fairly realistic and had a lot of spice, but they were really messy and I don't think I loved wings all that much back before going vegan. I wouldn't order the wings again when those incredible pizzas are available. I can't wait to try more of the pizzas! The people working at Boxcar were super nice, and we loved the indoor/outdoor dog-friendly patio area that is shared by all the businesses in the Zipper building. You could easily order from multiple places in the building, including a cocktail bar, and eat at the shared tables.
Read morePros: Incredible pizza, Great patio, Friendly staff
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TofuTrey
Points +803
Best Detroit-Style Pizza I’ve Ever Had! - Edit
Boxcar is a MUST if you live in or are visiting Portland. Not only is this an amazing business that supports animal rights activism, but the pizza is unforgettable! The crust, the sauce, the vegan cheese…it’s all perfectly prepared. Trust me and just go there!
Read morePros: Amazing staff, Delicious pizza, All vegan!
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lynellpastor
Points +44
Don't miss Boxcar - Edit
There are a bunch of vegan pizza options in Portland, but Boxcar is #1 in my book! The people are friendly and enthusiastic about helping you make menu choices. The outdoor seating area is lovely and the pizza and wings are outstanding!
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YogiCin
Points +31
Absolutely Best Pizza Ever - Edit
Of course it's Vegan otherwise I would not support. These outstanding examples of human kindness making compassionate Detroit style pizza which is the first time I had it and absolutely enjoyed it! So delicious and the fact they support animal rights and human freedoms by donating to the Animal Activists Mentorship Portland Convergence was phenomenal! Many vegan blessings y'all way! ✊
Read morePros: Vegan , Delicious , Vegan
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TaylorGoVegan
Points +818
Great pizza! - Edit
I loved the pizza I had from here. They helped the Animal Activism Mentorship group during the Portland convergence and gave us free pizza ❤️ which was also amazing.
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Jdgoop
Points +16
This place is soooo delicious - Edit
Loved Boxcar Pizza's amazing vegan pizza! So good!
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jwvlasak
Points +79
Best vegan pizza ever - Edit
Terrific pizza, great people. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Read morePros: Great pizza, Compassionate staff
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DustyWalker
Points +18
Vegan yummy!!!! - Edit
The vegan pizza is way on point bro the vegan cheese is really good nice and firm
Read morePros: Great vegan cheese , Good sauce , Thick pizza
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AndresPadilla
Points +124
Great pizza! GF options - Edit
Great pizza! The best thing is animal cruelty free! And they have a gluten free option for the dough
Read morePros: Gluten free dough option, Taste
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AnikaCarolynSchwarz
Points +34
AMAZING! Great pizza, great people, great service - Edit
Super generous staff and management. Some of the best pizza I’ve had 💚
Read morePros: Delicious & cheesey , Generous management , Kind staff
Cons: No complaints
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-Raymond-
Points +146
Greasey goodness - Edit
Love it, solid wings too. 😁😁😁
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wiseharts
Points +1546
Tasty - Edit
If you like bread and cheese, you’ll love this deep deep dish pizza. Absolutely delicious!
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sryan95177
Points +116
Don’t skip-get this pizza! - Edit
We were visiting Portland from CT and heard this was the best vegan pizza to get. It was!
Read moreWe got the Jimmy Pesto which is mozzarella, cheddar, pesto, pepperoni, jalapeños, and hot honey drizzle.
It’s served on a thick crust which to me almost seems like a focaccia bread. (I’ve never had Detroit style pizza before.) It was delicious!
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EABessel
Points +593
get the gluten free crust! - Edit
Extremely tasty and indulgent pizza. It bakes in a tall pan, and there’s a ring of crispy cheese all around the pizza. However, the star is the house-made gluten free crust—just OUTSTANDING. It has the texture, rise, and airiness of focaccia, which I haven’t found anywhere else. (Please start selling gluten free focaccia.) Fast, friendly service, loud music. The pizza is filling, so plan to share it!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-08
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Sjjk12
Points +1002
Creative Detroit-Style - Edit
Cute place with loud music playing, nice employees and incredibly fluffy dough with delicious mozzarella cheese. We got a Nashville one with fried chik’n, pickles, and ranch. It looked overcooked on the outside but when bitten into wash delicious and perfectly baked. Note- individual slices only sold on weekdays.
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vegandophster
Points +232
Good pizza, but not the best - Edit
They do Detroit-style dough very well and I give them credit for it, the dough is quite spongey and nice but the pizza is more like cheesy bread. If it's your fav kind of pizza I'm sure you'll love it but for me I wish they had more topping options and that they put more toppings on the pizza - it was mostly just dough and cheese. Super nice people but just not my fav
Read morePros: all vegan , dough is nice, good vibes
Cons: not lots of toppings, expensive if you want a full meal, skimpy with toppings
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SarahS88
Points +1433
Wonderful - Edit
Really great! Pizza was on point and salad was great! Lovely to sit outside on a warm summer evening!
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vegangrocerygrabs
Points +1345
BEST PIZZA EVER - Edit
Never had Detroit style pizza before and this was such a treat! The dough is so pillowy yet so crispy. Loved their creative pizza options and also super stoked they had wings as well. Tried the sriracha lime wings, steaky breaky heart pizza, and Nashville hot pizza. Seriously such good flavors and toppings. Also tried the blue cheese and ranch dressing and both were bomb. I highly highly recommend this place as it's such a cute atmosphere and also has a bar right around the corner.
Read morePros: All vegan, Great outdoor seating area, Bathrooms
Cons: Limited parking, Pricey
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alexnorthey
Points +64
Great pizza - Edit
I had never had Detroit style pizza before, so I didn't know what to expect. We had a pizza and the vegan wings (bbq). Both very tasty and a great outdoor seating area.
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AmberPollard
Points +523
Love this Detroit style magic - Edit
I don’t know much but what I do know is that this pizza is magic. I had the daily special, The Thrillhouse, the Bianca, some Buffalo wangs, and the bacon jalapeño cheesy bread and every single bite was amazing.
Read moreThe Thrillhouse had „steak„ and French fries with a pesto drizzle and the Bianca was a classic white pizza with sausage. The „ricotta„ on the Bianca was a party for my mouth.
The wangs and cheese bread both came with some thick and flavorful ranch.
Top notch and kind service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We sat on the covered patio that’s shared with a ramen shop, a taco joint, chicken spot, and a bar. Everyone who walked past our lil table asked “dang where the hell y’all get that pizza from? Is it as good as it looks?”
The answer is an enthusiastic “YUP!”
We wanted to try the kale salad but they were out of kale😡
Pros: 100% vegan , Spacious patio w good mix of sun and shade , Great service
Cons: No kale but it’s ok , Kinda expensive until you taste it and…, …you realize it’s totally worth it.
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ProfessorKevin94
Points +76
4.5 stars - Edit
🎶 I've been waiting for a good day. I've been holding back long enough. I've been hurting to tell you some things...
Read moreThis place has amazing crust and is a perfect Detroit Style. 11/10 crust. We had Jalapeno Bacon Cheesy Bread and a pizza you will have to have excellent taste in music 🎵 to get 😉.
🎶 I think I've held this long enough. I think it's safe to tell you some things. It's not just what you say to people and it's not the way you look at me It's the way you present yourself for all your worst critics to see.
The drumsticks look and taste great. Had the spicy vampire killer sauce -- looked and tasted like a habanero mash based sauce. Delicious 😋
The red sauce was a bit too salty, it could have ruined lesser pizza, but everything else about this one made it tolerable. The sausage is also really strongly flavored. Probably could use a little less fennel. This stuff takes it down a notch from a 5 but if I could give it a 4.5 I probably would.
Looking forward to the leftovers tomorrow, we'd definitely order it any time we're back.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-06
Pros: Amazing crust, Great Variety, 🔥 Wings
Cons: Red sauce was really salty, Watery ranch.
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