Wild Child, Pearl District
20 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/Portland, r/Pizza25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Wild Child Pizza, and the one listed here is its Pearl District shop; one commenter says it is also on Alberta. Many name it for Detroit-style pizza, and several call it the best or top spot. Three find it mediocre or too doughy.
Address
Wild Child Pizza NW, 1339 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR 97209
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Wild Child, Pearl District, 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/bootyboop in r/askportland · May 2025
Calls Wild Child an amazing local pizza spot while seeking a cheaper delivery option.
- Caveatu/SpezGarblesMyGooch in r/Portland · Oct 2024taste
Says Wild Child's Detroit-style crust is too doughy and unpleasant, so the pizza falls short.
- Recommendsu/snowcats6 in r/Portland · Feb 2024taste
Ranks Wild Child as their top pizza spot and suggests it to Detroit-style fans; it is on Alberta.
- Recommendsu/ResistanceIsOhm in r/askportland · Sep 2025taste
Gives a short, enthusiastic endorsement, calling the place very good.
- Mixedu/inquesoproblem in r/askportland · Oct 2025taste
Ranks it highest among other Pearl District options for steady quality, but dislikes the sauce topping.
- Caveatu/thelaceonmolagsballs in r/askportland · Jan 2024taste
Disagrees with an earlier commenter: found every pizza there mediocre or poor, despite friends praising it.
- Recommendsu/ben_gaming in r/askportland · Feb 2026taste
Recommends this Detroit-style spot for its abundant, delicious spicy marinara on popular pies.
- Recommendsu/Infinite_Respect_ in r/Pizza · Jan 2025taste
Gives a shout-out to Wild Child, calling its square pie solid with interesting menu choices.
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- Caveatu/SpezGobblesMyTaint in r/Portland · Feb 2024taste
From Detroit, says Wild Child misses on crust and feels mediocre overall.
- Recommendsu/jamespsherlock in r/askportland · May 2024
Recommends Wild Child Pizza in reply to the Detroit request.
- Recommendsu/Responsible-Leg-8840 in r/Portland · Feb 2024
Lists Wild Child among local pizza options they appreciate in Portland.
- Recommendsu/AhoyMatteyPDX in r/askportland · Oct 2026taste
Names Wild Child as their loyal, first-choice pizza place.
- Recommendsu/captainfwiffo in r/askportland · Oct 2025
Simply names Wild Child as the pick.
- Mixedu/legendary-spectacle in r/askportland · Oct 2025
Says it's only okay for takeaway and better eaten hot in house.
- Recommendsu/ClayKavalier in r/askportland · Sep 2025taste
Likes Wild Child sometimes when wanting something more supreme.
- Recommendsu/mmm_beer in r/Pizza · Jul 2024
Says they usually go to Wild Child and recommends it.
- Recommendsu/katdog2118 in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Names Wild Child as their pick.
- Recommendsu/No_Abroad5925 in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Lists Wild Child Pizza as one of their answers.
- Recommendsu/Blake-Dreary in r/askportland · May 2024taste
Really enjoys Wild Child, though it doesn't taste Chicago-like to them.
- Recommendsu/throwaway4537944 in r/askportland · May 2024taste
Says Wild Child serves the top Detroit-style pizza around, stated flatly without personal detail.
- Recommendsu/SoftTacoSupremacist in r/Portland · Feb 2024
Simply calls Wild Child amazing.
- Recommendsu/ghoulish-figure in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Picks it outright as the top choice.
- Recommendsu/HumuloneRed in r/askportland · Mar 2024taste
Says their Maui Wowie pie is typically strong.
- Recommendsu/MrOatButtBottom in r/askportland · Oct 2026taste
Calls its Detroit style the best and close enough, though not the style asked for.
- Recommendsu/stevehl42 in r/askportland · Apr 2025
Suggests Wild Child as a pizza option for the outing.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.