Apollonia's Pizzeria, Wilshire
85 people recommend, 30 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 48 threads.
What people say, in short
Apollonia's is widely recommended, and many people rank it at or near the top of LA pizza. It is also divisive: commenters repeatedly mention its odd opening hours, parking and crowds, it takes only cash, and some call it overrated.
Address
Apollonia's Pizzeria, 5176 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Apollonia's Pizzeria, Wilshire, 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/StretchTucker in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025taste
Visited after a museum exhibit; says it's worth the hype, delicious and filling, with a short wait.
- Recommendsu/kalily53 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2025
Listed among the writer's top LA pizza picks to date.
- Recommendsu/donutgut in r/LosAngeles · Aug 2024
Lists it among solid LA pizza spots.
- Mixedu/sqrt4spookysqrt16me in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025taste
Rates the pizza highly but dislikes its location and cash-only payment.
- Recommendsu/pscrilla in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Lists Appolonia's as one of several good LA pizzerias that counter the claim LA lacks good pizza.
- Recommendsu/peanutbutterandMTB in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2026value
Lists this as one of their own favourite meals that are both excellent and affordable.
- Recommendsu/edwardex in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Puts Apollonia's near the top; says it isn't exact Detroit-style but satisfies the craving.
- Recommendsu/pr0tag in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2023
Offers Apollonia's as a direct pizza answer to the Grove question, with no added detail.
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- Mixedu/Coooturtle in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025value
Says the food is great but finds the hassle and cost not worth it.
- Caveatu/Sure_Ill_Ask_That in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025service
Counters the praise by calling the customer experience very frustrating.
- Caveatu/Dommichu in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2026taste
Finds it over the top despite its widespread praise.
- Caveatu/Puzzled-College5477 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025consistency
Two visits: first good, second had burnt crust and a missing topping; calls it overrated.
- Recommendsu/Whispercry in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2024
Would pick Apollonia's if choosing just one of the places.
- Recommendsu/wasabitobiko in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2025taste
Recalls a past Apollonia's event at Silver Lake Pizzana as fun and excellent.
- Caveatu/PureWorld6 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026price
Would like to try it, but finds the online pie prices too steep.
- Recommendsu/The_Bucket_Of_Truth in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Suggested as a replacement in their top three after Gorilla Pies closed.
- Caveatu/dietcholaxoxo in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2026price
Finds it excessive for a children's party.
- Caveatu/BabyCarats in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Says Apollonia's hours are a hassle and that D Town beats it for Detroit-style.
- Recommendsu/Silver-Firefighter35 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2024taste
Says Apollonia's style sits between the other two, and rates all three very good.
- Recommendsu/SNES_Salesman in r/LosAngeles · Nov 2023
Suggests Apollonia's as the pick if you're willing to travel farther.
- Recommendsu/juuuiceman in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Says they love this spot, in a reply about Detroit-style pizza.
- Recommendsu/MikeHawkisgonne in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Calls Apollonia's the best, a notch above the rest.
- Caveatu/Head-Cheesecake-1511 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025service
Visited during inconvenient hours; parking and crowds made them leave.
- Recommendsu/stevekrueger in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Says they have tried the parent's listed spots and found them all excellent.
- Mixedu/ifidonteatigethungry in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Wishes its hours were less odd and the space bigger and cheaper, but calls it the best pizza they've had.
- Recommendsu/Sasquatchgoose in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Names it among several good LA pizza places worth a look.
- Recommendsu/phaserlasertaserkat in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Used to eat there often for lunch while working nearby; wonders why it blew up.
- Recommendsu/incominghottake in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Accepts Apollonia's as an alternative, as long as it is not Lamonica's.
- Recommendsu/savvysearch in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2026
Suggests Appolonia as the closest LA match to L'industrie.
- Mixedu/dougprishpreed69 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2024
Calls it their favorite-tasting, but says orders run late, parking is rough, and it's pricey.
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