Maker's Pizza
20 people recommend, 5 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto, r/toronto27 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Maker Pizza's recommendations are pooled across its Toronto outlets; Carlaw is an explicitly suggested location, not the subject of every dish claim. Frank's Best, Dr. Pepperoni and Tropic Thunder receive endorsements. One commenter praises the slice offer's value, while others find the brand pricey, greasy or overhyped. Some describe a decline in consistency, and a Bayview visitor found the sauce balance disappointing.
Address
Maker Pizza Carlaw, 181B Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 1K1, Canada
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Frank's Best, Dr. Pepperoni, Tropic Thunder
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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.
- Mixedu/thevoiceinsidemyhead in r/askTO · Jan 2024taste
Good but greasy, heavy on bread and cheese, close to Ontario-style.
- Recommendsu/attainwealthswiftly in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024value
Says Maker Pizza's slice deal is hard to beat for value.
- Caveatu/Spirited_Comedian225 in r/toronto · Jul 2025
Says Makers Pizza is overhyped, like the other spots mentioned.
- Caveatu/TO_Commuter in r/toronto · Jul 2025taste
Says the pizza is much oilier than others, visible when leftovers are chilled.
- Recommendsu/HunterS1 in r/toronto · Feb 2025taste
Calls this delicious and says it experiments a lot with toppings, which is fun.
- Recommendsu/shady2318 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024taste
Says Maker's pizza and vodka sauce seasoning beat Badiali's for them.
- Recommendsu/may_be_indecisive in r/askTO · Jan 2024
Says they like Maker's.
- Recommendsu/ptc1234 in r/FoodToronto · Oct 2026taste
Says two of its pies are among the best in the city.
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- Caveatu/densitycreep in r/askTO · Feb 2026value
Says they feel the same way about Makers, citing slipping consistency and pricing.
- Mixedu/BorscheCayenne in r/askTO · Nov 2025taste
Calls one Makers pie delicious and unique, but finds the chain middling and overpriced.
- Recommendsu/schuyler_n in r/FoodToronto · Oct 2026taste
Specifically recommends the Frank's Best pizza.
- Caveatu/Low_Arm7831 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024consistency
Finds Maker overhyped; says slices often turn gooey and floppy, and quality slipped as it grew popular.
- Recommendsu/blueflowersxxo in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024
Says they're a huge fan of Maker.
- Recommendsu/OutlandishnessNo8440 in r/FoodToronto · Oct 2026taste
Recommends the Frank's best and Tropic thunder pies.
- Recommendsu/panopss in r/FoodToronto · Oct 2026taste
Recommends the tropic thunder and sesame seed crust pies.
- Recommendsu/1h30n3003 in r/FoodToronto · May 2026
Says makers is good.
- Recommendsu/comFive in r/FoodToronto · May 2026
Names Maker's as a pick.
- Recommendsu/_tax_noob in r/FoodToronto · May 2026
Lists it among recommended slice spots.
- Recommendsu/mmebee in r/askTO · Feb 2026
Suggests the Carlaw location of Makers.
- Recommendsu/KARPUG in r/askTO · Feb 2026
Suggests Makers as an option.
- Recommendsu/pratmeister in r/askTO · Feb 2026
Suggests Makers.
- Recommendsu/SSJ4Link in r/askTO · Nov 2025
Names Maker Pizza as a pick.
- Caveatu/raptosaurus in r/FoodToronto · Sep 2024taste
Found the new Bayview branch mediocre, with the sauce ratio off.
- Recommendsu/_ginger_beard_man_ in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024
Recommends Maker for traditional North American pizza, naming two pies.
- Recommendsu/caelfu in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024
Says Maker is good.
- Recommendsu/Chops888 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024
Lists Maker as a go-to in their midtown area.
- Recommendsu/TittiesAreMyTherapy in r/askTO · Feb 2026
Suggests Makers as an option.
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