Artsy, crispy thin-crust pies appropriate to eclectic Coolidge Corner.
Catering
Delivery
Three HD-TVs
Each and every one of our ingredients is the most important piece of our delicious puzzle. That means from our freshly rolled dough to each one of our savory toppings and cheeses, only the best ingredients are used to create an authentic, thin crust Neapolitan-style pizza that is sure to make your mouth water with anticipation.
The Scene This laid-back, upscale pizza joint attracts a diverse, young clientele. By day, area students indulge in a slice while taking study breaks, while evening brings visitors from the nearby cinema stopping for a post-film snack. Patrons familiar with the original Beacon Hill location will enjoy the same speedy counter service at this offshoot, but will notice a slightly expanded menu and individual tables in contrast to the original's communal eating spaces.
The Food Creative diners mix and match from an endless variety of gourmet toppings (arugula, baby clams, Canadian bacon), and the menu suggests several tantalizing combinations. The flavorful "white spinach" (spinach, garlic, mozzarella and feta with no tomato sauce) and the carnivore-friendly "state house" (hamburger, pepperoni and spicy Italian sausage) are both highlights. Gooey calzones and fresh Greek and Caesar salads round out the offerings.
I live in the neighborhood. Called in pizza order for pick up at 6 - said it would be ready at 6:30 at which time I was promptly there. At 7 pm - still no pizza - they had given my order to someone else - They offered me store credit !- not my money back and said it was too busy to make another pizza! I asked to speak with manager and she confused me with another customer who was aparently also complaining and mistakenly told me pizza was on the way! Horrible, frustrating experience - went away hungry. And their pizza isn't even that good. Will NEVER go back
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The first three times we tried this place, it wasnt very good. The whole wheat crust was dry and not tasty. I am happy to say that today I tried the "slice of the day" spinach, broccoli and feta, though there were only two pieces of broccoli and barely any spinach, the feta cheese made this a very tasty slice. So today, the fourth time we tried, the pizza was good. Glad i tried one more time.
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While certainly not the best pizza in Boston (as it has been called), Upper Crust serves us some decent chow if you're willing to put down the money. It's also a great place to hang with friends.
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These pizza's do have creative toppings but they are extremely greasy. I had a terrible experience a few months back. After picking up an order and bringing it home I found several BUGS crawling around my pizza that has forever taken away my already small appetite for this place. I complained of course and was mostly ignored but for safety's sake I would stay away or at least ensure that your toppings aren't moving!!
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One of the main problems with UpperCrust Pizza in Brookline is the over crowding. I had heard many good things about the pizzeria, but apparently so had everyone else in Boston. After a long wait in line, there was another long wait to get a table, then an even longer wait for the pizza. The pizza itself was not that phenominal either. It was thin and overly greasy. The value was not that great either. The pizza is expensive, especially given that there is nothing to it to distinguish it from a regular Pizza Hut pizza. Over all a disappointing dining experience.
PROS:
CONS: Pricey, Greasy, overcrowded
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The Upper Crust has two locations in Boston, on Harvard St. in Brookline and on Charles St. in Beacon Hill (there is also one in Key West, Florida where the owners go to escape the New England winters!). Upon walking in to the Charles Street pizzeria, the customer is wrapped in the smell of baking pizzas and calzones. There is seating along the back wall and 4 or 5 joined tables in the center where strangers sit with strangers. The white walls and steel counter bring to mind your neighborhood pizza joint growing up, and this place certainly is authentic. The menu is basic to start, and leaves room for the customer's imagination to pile on ingrediants. The prices are really good for the gourmet fixings, and they offer free delivery in Back Bay and Beacon Hill. What you will definitely find here is flexibility...for those who are tired of the standard pizza, try a pesto based white pizza. You will not be disappointed.
PROS: prices, taste, location
CONS: not suitable for large parties
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Sometimes Excellent Sometime Just OK
By garson67
Going to Upper Crust can be a great pizza experience, but sometimes it's also a disappointment. The slices at times are large with a generous amount of excellent sauce and great cheese. But sometimes you get a slice that's a bit small with not enough topping on it. The thin crust is always good. The slices are a bit on the pricey side so when they skimp on the sauce and cheese it hurts. But when their slices get it right, they are really good.
Posted 11/06/08
Great thin crust pizza
By GPDDS
This is the best pizza in Boston as far as I'm concerned. They deliver, have great toppings, etc., but the best part here is the crust. Thin, crispy, and irregular edges that really taste great!
I have an account with them since I like them so much, though I don't like the 15% tip they add on to deliveries on account. Who tips a pizza delivery guy 15%?
Pros: great thin crust pizza Cons: not enough seating!
Posted 10/25/08
Great!
By JanElmer
Excellent pizza, I really love their basic basil, mozz and tomato! They have a number of locations so it's always easy to find one when in need.
Posted 09/01/08
WORST service and only so so pizza - GO ELSEWHERE!
By freddy483
I will never go here again even though I live right down the street! They have mixed up or forgotten so many orders. I show up to pick up my pizza and they had given it away to someone else - they offered NO apology, wanted to give me store credit instead of money back, and said they were too busy to rush me another pizza! The pizza isn't even that good. Not worth the frustration
Posted 08/23/08
Very, Very Good
By uoha
Awesome pizza! A definite stop at any location! They have great toppings, and great quality pizza. Delicious.
