Gold Tooth Tony's, Heights
46 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
Recommended by many commenters, nearly all for its Detroit-style square pie, and several call that pie excellent or a favorite. Two commenters single out the crust. One mentions the Heights shop, and one says it started at Rudyard's pub, where it is still served. Caveats: two commenters say it is too pricey for a small square pie, one calls the pies tiny with a long wait past the quote, one found it very filling, one says dine-in is basic, and one says quality slipped around the time it opened more locations.
Address
Gold Tooth Tony's, 1901 N Shepherd Dr #4, Houston, TX 77008
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Detroit style pie
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Gold Tooth Tony's, Heights, 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/Zookar in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026
Lists it among favorite pizza spots.
- Recommendsu/jesdenn in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2024
Lists it among a few options worth trying.
- Recommendsu/VatWeirdo in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2026taste
Praises the Detroit pie there as excellent.
- Recommendsu/C0nsistent_ in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2024taste
Admits it isn't legendary, but calls it their top local pizza so far.
- Recommendsu/Higgs-Bosun in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2026taste
Says Detroit style has become their favorite and urges others to try it.
- Recommendsu/Adambevo1 in r/HoustonFood · Jul 2025taste
Loves it; describes this Detroit-style pie as thicker and delicious.
- Recommendsu/TitleToAI in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2026taste
Says the Detroit pie is the main reason to go and rates it very highly.
- Mixedu/mulanusaf in r/HoustonFood · May 2026taste
Praises the Detroit-style pizza but says dine-in is very basic.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/JoatJoat in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026taste
Tried it recently and called it amazing.
- Recommendsu/TosshiTX in r/houston · Feb 2024variety
Good newcomer with Detroit style and unique options.
- Recommendsu/bayoubevo in r/HoustonFood · Dec 2023taste
Just tried this Detroit-style pie and strongly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/quetzalcoatlus1453 in r/HoustonFood · Jul 2025
Offers it as the answer to the deep dish question.
- Recommendsu/EggyBoyZeroSix in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2026
Calls the place the best pizza in Houston in their view.
- Mixedu/Timbo1087 in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2026portion
Calls Gold Tooth Tony's very tasty but very filling, so not a light choice.
- Recommendsu/EcstaticCinematicZ in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026
Says it started at Rudyard's, is still served there, and suggests ordering it during comedy shows.
- Recommendsu/bnessa in r/houston · Mar 2024
Recommends Gold Tooth Tony's as a Detroit-style pizza option.
- Recommendsu/Dominor4 in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2026taste
Says the Detroit pie best shows how good the place can be.
- Recommendsu/LHamiltonPP in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2026taste
Calls the Houston Piggy among the tastiest pizzas they've eaten and praises the Detroit crust.
- Recommendsu/Flashmasterk in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2026
Names Gold Tooth Tony's as a pick.
- Recommendsu/H0wSw33tItIs in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2026
Recommends trying the Detroit pie.
- Recommendsu/Red_Raiser in r/HoustonFood · Sep 2024
Seconds Gold Tooth Tony's as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/foshiiy in r/HoustonFood · Aug 2026
Suggests Gold Tooth Tony's in reply to the request for pizza recommendations.
- Recommendsu/SSJ3Ant in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026
Names it among their top two.
- Caveatu/BIgcountry117_82 in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2025value
Replying to the Gold Tooth comment, says the price isn't justified for a small square pie.
- Recommendsu/PinnochioPro in r/HoustonFood · Jul 2025
Says they have heard great things about it from others.
- Recommendsu/EOTGiftsUngiven in r/houston · Feb 2024taste
Best crust by a mile; crispy charred edges with fluffy focaccia-like center.
- Recommendsu/yaigotabigmouth in r/houston · Feb 2024taste
Insanely good Detroit style with burnt cheesy crust; sandwiches and apps also great.
- Caveatu/CrazyLegsRyan in r/houston · Feb 2024wait time
Calls it a tiny greasy pizza stingy on toppings with a long wait past quoted time.
- Caveatu/Waste-Accident9960 in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2026consistency
Says quality slipped around the time the brand expanded to more locations.
- Caveatu/Minimum_Night_3617 in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2025value
Agrees, and says at that price they'd rather make pizza at home.
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