East Glisan Pizza Lounge
39 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland, r/Pizza, r/Portland30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 24 threads.
What people say, in short
People recommend East Glisan Pizza Lounge, and several praise its Detroit-style pizza, with some naming its deep dish. Some name its happy-hour specials. One commenter calls the tavern-style pizza the weakest thing there, and one finds the crust bland.
Address
East Glisan Pizza Lounge, 8001 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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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/jordanpattern in r/askportland · Aug 2024variety
Says East Glisan has strong options in the New York style.
- Recommendsu/WorkingFederal6746 in r/askportland · Jul 2024price
Says this pizza lounge sells cheap cheese slices during a late-evening deal window.
- Recommendsu/xander763pdx in r/Pizza · Jan 2025
Names it in a list of favorite Portland pizza spots given in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/Moist-Consequence in r/askportland · Jan 2024value
Praises its late-night happy-hour offer.
- Recommendsu/mobarnw in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
Thought East Glisan's pizza was good.
- Mixedu/forknhorn in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
Loves the vibe but calls the tavern-style pizza the place's worst move.
- Recommendsu/Radiate_efficiently in r/askportland · May 2024
Names East Glisan Pizza Lounge when asked for the best deep dish pizza.
- Recommendsu/LSDMTCupcake in r/Portland · Feb 2024taste
Calls East Glisan their personal favourite and rejects the suggestion that another place beats it.
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- Recommendsu/Fa1r18 in r/Portland · Sep 2024
Suggests checking out this pizza lounge on East Glisan.
- Recommendsu/AccomplishedBlood515 in r/askportland · May 2025
Names East Glisan Pizza as an answer, without explaining why.
- Recommendsu/vonkeswick in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Calls its Detroit-style pizza outstanding.
- Recommendsu/dickiefrisbee in r/askportland · Mar 2026taste
Praises the pepperoni pie there, which blends tomato sauce with pesto, calling it excellent.
- Recommendsu/ArtAndCars in r/askportland · Sep 2025variety
Mentions an occasional special topped like a loaded baked potato.
- Recommendsu/shademalek in r/Portland · Oct 2024taste
Says its seasonal specials are excellent and that it's a regular stop for them.
- Recommendsu/greazysteak in r/askportland · Apr 2026taste
Says their tavern-style pie was really good after trying it.
- Recommendsu/ActProfessional2761 in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Gives a bare recommendation.
- Caveatu/lost_arrows in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
Ranks East Glisan lowest, with a thin but bland crust, though its other pizzas are praised.
- Recommendsu/AndoranGambler in r/askportland · Apr 2026taste
Praises East Glisan's Detroit deep dish as the city's best and says the team does excellent work.
- Recommendsu/wrappedlikeapurrito in r/askportland · Apr 2025taste
Would recommend it once it reopens, citing strong food and a casual dining feel.
- Recommendsu/SpezGarblesMyGooch in r/Portland · Oct 2024
Calls East Glisan excellent and praises its chili oil, saying they love the spot.
- Recommendsu/SpezGobblesMyTaint in r/Portland · Feb 2024taste
Puts East Glisan second in Portland, closely behind Assembly.
- Recommendsu/rekniht01 in r/askportland · Sep 2026taste
Says East Glisan has a tasty Detroit-style choice for fans of bready pizza.
- Recommendsu/FlyLazuli3303 in r/PortlandFood · Apr 2026taste
Says it's their favorite pick so far, a jalapeño-popper-style pizza, and they'd return for more.
- Recommendsu/UfoAGogo in r/askportland · Sep 2025variety
Happy hour specials had unique toppings, weird but tasty.
- Recommendsu/keppapdx in r/askportland · May 2024
Endorses East Glisan Pizza Lounge when asked for the best deep dish pizza.
- Recommendsu/throwawaydogcollar in r/Portland · Nov 2025variety
Recommends checking out this spot's gluten-free pizza; says an older polenta version existed.
- Recommendsu/st0neyspice in r/askportland · Apr 2025
Says it is their favorite and hopes the place returns soon.
- Recommendsu/BigM333CH in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Says they liked its New York-style pie and describes it as thin and crisp.
- Recommendsu/jrod6891 in r/Portland · Feb 2024
Names East Glisan as a better repeat choice than Ranch, in their opinion.
- Recommendsu/MountScottRumpot in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Adds it as another family-friendly option.
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