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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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