Danforth Pizza House

From the reviews I was expecting very good pizza. It was very OK. Add that the pizza is expensive and I can’t recommend it. I mean, its better than pizza pizza, but that’s not really saying much.

Give it a try. Unique place. You will be surprised in a really good way. Wish more places like this existed. You will be coming back for more in no time. Simply the best!

Fantastic pizza. Fresh ingredients, well baked. The crust was light and crispy. And just as delicious heated up the morning after!

It was a blessing that I lived just steps away from this place. It became apart of a weekend routine, ordering the small, house special. The only reason I’m sad about moving out of the Danforth is moving away from the Danforth Pizza House. Incredible staff, incredible pizza, and well worth the drive just to pick up some house special pie.

BEST pizza in the city! I’m from Windsor which has the best pizza. I’ve lived here for 12 years and I finally found a place that I can say is good in Toronto. Must try.

Old school pizza made by amazing people Danforth pizza house is sooo mouth watering DELICIOUS. I wish they delivered but it is so worth the walk up there to get a pizza, the dough is so light and fluffy and cooked to perfection. This pizza melts in your mouth it is sooo good and the staff makes u feel very welcome. They just renovated and the store looks amazing. If you haven’t tried this pizza GO. They are 100% better then pizza pizza, gino’s, Domino’s

Let me preface by saying, I miss Angelo.
God rest his soul.
The new family are doing a good job. But Angelo will always be that Star missing.
It’s good folks.
Keep it simple and order the cheese, well done and enjoy.

Dear Danforth Pizza,
I know you brought your shop into this decade with new interior but why, why, why would you mess with the dough?
I love/​loved the airy, thin, slightly chewy, air filled rim crust with your delicate, traditional toppings.
Now, it is thick rimmed, ‘doughy/​chewy’ base crust. Pull out the old playbook because you are starting to look like all the rest … who deliver and take plastic.
Soooooooooo soooo sad. Like so sad as trying to keep the trad alive but not sure I won’t go to another pizza ‘joint’

Not sure what the big fuss is about this place, this is a descent-​good pizza joint but absolutely nothing to rave about.
They did put so much cheese in comparison to toppings that I could pretty much only taste cheees. I personally like a lot of cheese on my pizza but the the amount of other toppings were way too mediocre. For the price they charge you can find higher quality pizza elsewhere.

Why haven’t I been here sooner. Been in the area for years and never been in. I’m an idiot.
Placed order over phone Medium pepperoni, mushroom, green pepper extra cheese
Was ready as soon I as went in. Amazing all around.

For those who remember this place under the old ownership, the components seem to be the same, however the final product has changed slightly. The taste is the same, but yes, the quantity of ingredients is more similar to what you’ll get at any other pizza joint. No more heaps of expensive cheese.
So, order extra cheese (yes, I expect you’ll have to pay for it).
I believe the new ownership may be struggling with the fact that the old ownership never really updated their pricing to reflect the cost of the materials. I always wondered how they could sell a pizza so cheap with so much cheese on it. Cheese is by far the most expensive component of a pizza, and I think the old man probably lost money on the generous amounts he used to use.
I sure do miss the old man’s creations, but honestly the new owners deserve a break. They are trying very hard, I believe, to carry on the tradition of these magical pies. I would personally advise them to raise the price of each pie, and add the extra cheese without being asked.
I just tried one last night, and I will be buying ‘za there again, but I had to dock a star from my previous 5 as it’s just not the same; so close it hurts, but not the same. I wish I could do 4.5 stars.
If you loved the old pies, do give these folks a chance. Still a fantastic pizza.
Oh and for some reason it bothers me that the pies are all perfectly round, and no longer the misshappen oblongs the old man used to make. Never even knew I cared about that until I saw a new one, all symmetrical … hardly burnt (although still wonderfully well-​done just as always!)
Just order extra cheese, is all.

This has become my favourite pizza in the east end. Everything is super fresh, the sauce is amazingly delicious, fresh and clean tasting. This is not European thin crust pizza, so if you prefer that, clearly go to Libretto (East End) or Famoso. The cheese on this pizza is immaculate, generous and gets that fantastic browning on the top making it even better. The crust is chewy and very good. Toppings are not ridiculously diverse like some placed but no issues with that and they are all good and fresh.
They also have renovated and what was once a dirty looking hole in the wall is now a re-​done very nice place, looking beautiful and clean.
My only complaint is that they do not deliver. While that hurts, it is definitely worth the trip.
Highly recommend.

This is my first time here and from what I read in the other reviews, this place is fast going from amazing to becoming a has-​been. Unfortunately new ownership can do that. It is good pizza, and better than most, but not the best. I like how they bake the cheese on top, it reminds me of my home town Galt/​Cambridge, a place called Andy’s Pizza. I asked for thin crust and while it didn’t look thin to me, they assured me it was thin. Personally, I feel good pizza belongs on thin crust and if you ask for thin, it should be thin as expected, not their version of thin. I agree with others here, I also found the toppings to be scarce. I order onion, pineapple, hot peppers, pepperoni and bacon. Generous with the cheese, tight on the toppings. If I craved pizza I would go here but only because they are the best we got in the east end. Toronto in general is not a pizza town, most of it is crap…
Update… just had another pizza and except for the cheese nicely browned on top it was bland at best. If this place was good, it was before my time. I ordered onion, pineapple, hot peppers and peperoni. Can’t remember tasking an onion or hot pepper, scarce on the toppings.

This is my favourite pizza place in the east end. I don’t care they do not deliever, it is worth zipping up to the Danforth. Perfectly chewy crust, excellent sauce, and ample toppings. Last time we went for double cheese, double pepperoni. So perfect for a movie night a home with the kids.

Nice to see that things have not changed. Danforth Pizza House still makes a killer pizza, carrying on the traditions of its founder Angelo, in the hands of the new owners.
Change is happening, with a few new toppings, and it appears there is an actual dining area under construction, but as long as the pizza stays as good as it ever was, then bring on the change, I say!

I can remeber eating here since I was 5. I went on a long hiatus but have recently reintroduced myself. what I remeber then was a clean cheesy fresh tomato sauce pizza with nice char bits. amazing it’s exactly how I remember it. also found out the original owner had passed. place is in good hands with the new ones. simply the best clean fresh pizza in Toronto.

Old school. No frills. Great pizza.
The best part of this old school pizza is the crusty brown cheese, and the soft chewy crust. The cheese is placed on top of the toppings giving it a chance to create a nice protective crust. I’ve never had pizza that had such a nice brown sheen on the cheese. The combination of the cheese and crust gives the pizza a nice chew, and makes it feel substantial. The sauce has a nice zing to it.
My girlfriend and I shared a medium and it definitely was a good size for two. The choice of toppings might not be as lavish as some of the big chains, but all the ones you need are there. No delivery, cash only. I would highly recommend trying this place over one of the chain restaurants and it also won’t break the bank.

After many years in the neighbourhood, I finally tried this place on Saturday night. I wish I had been able to try the old owner’s pies but these are still amazing.
We went with a large with black olive, peperoni and mushroom. I felt like the amount of toppings and cheese was fair. I think I would like to try the extra cheese option next time but my guess is that this pizza is pretty true to what pizza was back in the day — before everything got extreme and things like «Meat Lover’s Pizza» were invented.
OK, getting to the dough/​crust – everyone talks about this and for good reason. It really is amazing. Soft, chewy – seems like just the right consistency. I’d go back just for this reason.
Somebody’s review suggested that this was a «thin» crust pizza. I can’t agree. In my mind this is a fairly medium to thick crust.
No wings, no BS dipping sauces, no crust styles, no complexity. I love that the choices are limited here although now there are basic toppings and gourmet toppings. I guess you have to keep up with the times, right?
It is fun to sit at the «bar» (this place is not licensed) and watch the experts at work – given how many pizzas are going in and out of the oven, there is no doubt how good or loved this place is in the ‘hood.
No delivery. I live just far enough that a walk home would ensure a warm pie at best. We solved this with a taxi ride but next time I want to eat it there.
(But our $ 24 pie was now $ 32.)
«There» means that there are just a couple of tables if that. This is very much a take-​out spot.
Very recommended. And if you are just a short ride or walk away, consider yourself VERY lucky.

I came here with my assistant a couple of months back. She was Korean and she loves pizza. I hearts great reviews about this place so we decided to check it out. I was vegetarian that month so I got veggies on my half and my assistant got meat. The pizza was delicious, perfect amount of cheese and veggies. The crust was good enough for the restaurant to not carry dip. It was the perfect pizza, will go again soon.

Danforth Pizza House is an institution and has been around for years. Located in a nondescript store near Donlands and Danforth, it’s easy to pass by and not notice the place. They are so old school here it’s amazing — the old cash register and seven-​digit phone number painted on the glass window make you think back to simpler times.
We ordered a medium Danforth Special and the pizza came hot and fresh from the oven in about 15 minutes. In terms of toppings, there was bacon, mushrooms and peppers and we swapped the pepperoni for ham.
The pizza itself was very tasty and the cheese was perfectly browned, although the base was a bit burnt for my liking. Although the pizza was the perfect size for two people, there definitely could have been more toppings for the $ 20 we spent.
If I was rating this place for ambiance and nostalga alone, I’d give it five stars. The pizza itself should have been the star attraction, and although it was good it was really nothing to write home about. I would rate the pizza here above Pizzaiolo but below Libretto (just my opinion).