Rudy's Pizza, Powell
46 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/askportland30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 25 threads.
What people say, in short
People recommend Rudy's, and the one listed here is its Powell branch. Some praise its vegan options, and some name it for groups. A couple like its sport-bar style pizza, and one commenter likes the pickle pizza. Some found it unremarkable or poor.
Address
Rudy's Gourmet Pizza, 2443 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202
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The evidence
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- Recommendsu/jordanpattern in r/askportland · Aug 2024variety
Says Rudy's has strong options on its menu.
- Recommendsu/paulcole710 in r/askportland · Feb 2025
Suggests Rudy's as the answer to this question.
- Recommendsu/aapox33 in r/askportland · May 2025
Says they often visited Rudy's in the past and hopes it still holds up.
- Recommendsu/Brent_Mavis in r/askportland · Jan 2026taste
Recommends Rudy's as the choice for bar-style pizza.
- Recommendsu/GreenLetterhead4196 in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Suggests this place as an option in answer to the asker's pizza question.
- Recommendsu/Dude_Language in r/askportland · Aug 2024taste
Recommends the Powell branch for classic sport-bar style pizzas.
- Recommendsu/FrankLeeMadear in r/askportland · May 2025variety
Recommends Rudy's for groups with many options and says the pizza is quite good.
- Recommendsu/theFinestCheeses in r/askportland · Dec 2025taste
Recalls Rudy's crust as puffy, butter-brushed and tasty, though not visited in years.
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- Caveatu/Cybruja in r/askportland · Aug 2024taste
Tried it twice across four pizzas and found it unremarkable both times.
- Recommendsu/nuttahbuttahbite in r/askportland · Dec 2025
Suggests trying Rudy's Pizza on Powell, though they haven't been in a while.
- Recommendsu/jumpmagnet in r/askportland · Feb 2025taste
Endorses Rudy's as a middling pizza the commenter really loves.
- Recommendsu/myflesh in r/askportland · Jan 2026taste
Says Rudy's is the standout vegan pizza locally and works well for party-style pizza.
- Recommendsu/RosyBellybutton in r/askportland · Apr 2025variety
Praises Rudy's wide vegan menu and says its vegan pepperoni is their favourite.
- Recommendsu/rixtape in r/askportland · Jun 2024variety
Likes the wide range of plant-based and gluten-free options and toppings; the regular crust is chewy and doughy in a pleasant way.
- Recommendsu/the-hundredth-idiot in r/askportland · Jan 2026value
Agrees with the Rudy's pick and adds that its weekly social-media special makes it a better deal.
- Recommendsu/theLola in r/askportland · Sep 2025taste
Loves their pickle pizza.
- Recommendsu/Jov_West in r/askportland · Dec 2025taste
Says Rudy's might be their top pick but is on the pricey side.
- Recommendsu/fancy-kitten in r/askportland · Dec 2023ambience
Says the Powell spot matches the vibe the asker described.
- Recommendsu/snarfgarfunkel in r/askportland · Apr 2025taste
Calls Rudy's vegan pizza excellent, adding that even a non-vegan enjoys it.
- Recommendsu/beardy_mcdadface in r/askportland · Jan 2025ambience
Recommends this place for free arcade games and good pizza, naming several classic titles.
- Recommendsu/darkened-foxes in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Answers with Rudy's alone.
- Recommendsu/Angry_Custurd in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Gives a bare one-word answer naming this place.
- Recommendsu/zenigatamondatta in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Gives a short answer naming this place.
- Recommendsu/Lost_Initial666 in r/askportland · Dec 2025
Answers the asker directly with Rudy's.
- Recommendsu/this-is-some_BS in r/askportland · Feb 2025taste
Likes the chewy-crust pizza at Rudy's on Powell.
- Recommendsu/gravitydefiant in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Suggests Rudy's for groups wanting more traditional toppings.
- Caveatu/vulture_cabaret in r/askportland · Apr 2024taste
Sarcastically calls Rudy's 'good' only for people who like poor pizza.
- Recommendsu/anemia_ in r/askportland · May 2025
Says they personally confirm Rudy's remains excellent.
- Recommendsu/billybobcompton in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Suggests this option on SE Powell, a short drive from the theater.
- Recommendsu/disappointer in r/askportland · Mar 2024
Names two pizzas, the Pineapple Ru and the Big Kahuna, as options worth trying.
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