Betelgeuse, Washington
22 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Recommended by many commenters, and several name it as a favorite, regular or go-to spot. Two commenters tie it to Detroit-style pizza, and two call the pizza excellent or amazing. Betelgeuse has a Washington Avenue shop (the one shown here, which three commenters name) and a Montrose one. Three commenters call the pizza mediocre or bad, one found it close to a basic pan pizza though they liked the vibe and cocktails, and one calls it greasy but tasty.
Address
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse - Washington, 2101 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Detroit style pizza
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/generic2022 in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2026
Lists Betelgeuse Betelgeuse as a pick for Detroit style pizza.
- Recommendsu/Risk_Metrics in r/houston · May 2024
Says Betelgeuse impresses far more than the pizza place they used to visit.
- Recommendsu/Zookar in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026
Lists it among favorite pizza spots.
- Recommendsu/DonKeedix in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2024
Suggests adding Betelgeuse Betelgeuse to the list.
- Recommendsu/Yawehg in r/houston · May 2024
Also loves Betelgeuse, while contrasting it with the closing pizzeria's distinct appeal.
- Recommendsu/weedsmoker666 in r/HoustonFood · Aug 2026
Lists Betelgeuse among their regular spots.
- Recommendsu/Overall-Factor-8345 in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026
Would rather go there than to the pizzeria in question.
- Recommendsu/Tsurfer4 in r/houston · Oct 2025taste
Says to try its pizza, calling it excellent with a house-made crust.
Show all 26 cited comments
- Recommendsu/checkyourhead818 in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026
Named as their top go-to spot, ahead of the pizzeria they criticized.
- Recommendsu/RetroSnoe in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026taste
Calls Betelgeuse Betelgeuse really good.
- Recommendsu/movingonupagain in r/houston · Feb 2024taste
Loves it; similar to Detroit style, their favorite kind.
- Recommendsu/hashtag-adulting in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2025taste
Vaguely recalls this place having very good crispy-crust pizza, while hedging about the details.
- Recommendsu/Astros-Dude in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2024
Lists Betelgeuse Betelgeuse among suggestions.
- Recommendsu/venomwing in r/houston · Feb 2026
Gives a direct named answer to the pickle pizza request, pointing to its Montrose outlet.
- Mixedu/lot183 in r/houston · May 2024taste
Found the pizza unimpressive and close to a basic pan style, though they liked the vibe and cocktail.
- Recommendsu/-blundertaker- in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2024
Recommends Betelgeuse Betelgeuse.
- Mixedu/EOTGiftsUngiven in r/houston · Feb 2024taste
Greasy and feels bad afterward but tastes great going down.
- Recommendsu/almondmilkhotel in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2024
Endorses the Betelgeuse Betelgeuse suggestion made above.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Whereas_3198 in r/HoustonFood · Jul 2026
Names Betelgeuse Betelgeuse as a pick.
- Recommendsu/Signal_Credit_3337 in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2026
Lists it in a short list of picks.
- Recommendsu/noltan in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2024taste
Names Betelgeuse Betelgeuse as a runner-up.
- Recommendsu/htinedude in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2024
Replying to the Betelgeuse suggestion, says the place is quite enjoyable.
- Recommendsu/HowAboutACanOfWine in r/houston · Feb 2024value
Thinks the pizza is amazing, likes discounted beer during happy hour, and always adds garlic confit.
- Recommendsu/phonydiablo in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2026
Names Betelgeuse as one of their go-to spots.
- Caveatu/Shadow_Jago20 in r/HoustonFood · May 2026taste
Calls Betelgeuse's pizza mediocre across both locations.
- Caveatu/Teawing in r/HoustonFood · May 2026taste
Calls Betelgeuse's pizza bad.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.