Slowhand, King West
67 people recommend, 8 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 36 threads.
What people say, in short
Slowhand's sourdough pizza draws recommendations across its Toronto outlets. Fans name the mushroom pizza, and one recommends the Peter Piper. At the King West outlet on Waterloo Terrace, a visitor praises a collected pizza but describes the location as hidden and without seating. Another found the newer branch's crust ordinary. Citywide comparisons are mixed: some prefer Slowhand to Detroit-style rivals, while one diner reports an overcooked order and others prefer competitors.
Address
Slowhand Sourdough Pizza, 8 Waterloo Terrace, Toronto, ON M5V 3S4, Canada
At a glance
- Best for
- Takeaway
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Slowhand, King West, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/ReturnToTheLab in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026taste
Reports an enthusiastic response to the thick-style pizza during a Toronto food trip.
- Recommendsu/Toronto-1975 in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026taste
Excited about the second location; says the Queen and Pape branch makes an excellent pizza.
- Recommendsu/RedditCanadaa in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026taste
Says the photo looks like the Queen branch and calls the pizza great.
- Recommendsu/_tax_noob in r/FoodToronto · May 2026
Named in a list of pizza recommendations, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/physicalred in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025
Says it has some recognition but not much, and is tasty.
- Recommendsu/deathorcharcoal in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2025
Adds Slowhand as another place to try.
- Recommendsu/the-mongoose- in r/askTO · Oct 2026
Lists Slowhand among favourite spots.
- Recommendsu/TeamBearArms in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2025
Lists Slowhand among their favourites as well.
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- Recommendsu/TimaTomical1 in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026
Names Slowhand as their pick in reply to the question about a fancier pizza spot.
- Recommendsu/bbqporklomein in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026taste
Enjoyed a tasty pizza from this new branch after the post; notes it's hidden with no seating and quick pickup.
- Recommendsu/TittiesAreMyTherapy in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026
Names it among their top five pizza places.
- Recommendsu/Unlucky_Whole3614 in r/FoodToronto · May 2026taste
Recommends Slowhand's sourdough option as a standout.
- Recommendsu/air621 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2025taste
Prefers Slowhand by a wide margin.
- Recommendsu/babybuttbooty in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2025taste
Particularly recommends Slowhand's rich mushroom pizza.
- Recommendsu/torontogal85 in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2025taste
Likes Slowhand more, mainly for its sourdough crust.
- Recommendsu/keepitrealprk in r/FoodToronto · May 2025
Suggests Slowhand in answer to a sourdough-pizza request.
- Recommendsu/websterella in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026
Says it's their regular go-to spot.
- Recommendsu/choyos in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2025
Enthusiastically endorses Slowhand as the top pick.
- Recommendsu/yeronimo in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026
Says their partner calls it their favorite; hasn't tried it yet.
- Recommendsu/Bakerbot101 in r/FoodToronto · Feb 2026
Names Slowhand's mushroom pizza among personal favourites.
- Recommendsu/beef-supreme in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026
Suggests trying Slowhand and says it is worth a short extra walk for anyone who hasn't been.
- Recommendsu/moo422 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2026taste
Found the Slowhand mushroom pizza great when tasted side by side, just a notch below Descendants.
- Recommendsu/Choice-Steak-9478 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2026
Says they were about to name the same pizzeria in answer to the sourdough question.
- Caveatu/scott_kimchi39 in r/FoodToronto · Jun 2026taste
Tried it recently and was unimpressed; calls it decent but below rivals, though cheaper.
- Recommendsu/getdowngoblins in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2026
Says Slowhand is far better than Profound.
- Recommendsu/Attempted_Academic in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2025taste
Agrees with the parent and calls Slowhand's Peter Piper pizza phenomenal.
- Recommendsu/writesCommentsHigh in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2025
Suggests trying its sourdough if you like Descendants.
- Caveatu/ge23ev in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2026taste
Has only tried the newer branch and found its crust unremarkable.
- Mixedu/esperanto42 in r/askTO · Jun 2026taste
Says the places named above count as deep dish, just not in the Chicago way.
- Caveatu/sickwobsm8 in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025consistency
Last pizza was extremely overcooked; doesn't buy the hype.
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