Hot Lips Pizza

06/18/2008 Posted by ayc_alvinarc

I go to Hot Lips Pizza because it's right on campus. And I'm so happy it is. Hot Lips Pizza is affordable ($2.75 for a slice of cheese pizza!), delicious, and they emphasize on using local ingredients. The atmosphere is laid-back and so are the staff. Awhile ago, they hired a guy who seem kinda slow. He's polite and all...but sometimes I need my pizza quick! People who thinks Hot Lips is disgusting are crazy! I prefer Hot Lips to Pizzicato (down a couple blocks) any day! (Pizzicato is more greasy and slightly higher in price.) One word: Delicious =P

Pros: On the campus of PSU, Price, Selections, emphasize on being local

Cons: Only offer Pineapple-and-ham (Hawaiian) on Tuesday!

05/29/2008 Posted by SanneMichelle

Some of the most interesting creations in pizza I've ever experienced: Broccoli, pine nut, cheddar and squash sauce or Ham and pear. Cool daily specials keep things interesting and even vegan foccaccia slices are great. Plain slice o' cheese is not as good as the rest, and while the breadsticks are cheap and popular, I find them dense and boring. PSU location fun hangout and Hawthorne store close to great shopping.

Pros: Quirky pizza specials, yummy sauces

Cons: No special meal deals on multiple slices or with a drink

04/16/2008 Posted by sbtr

I've eaten here quite a bit in the past, typically for a pizza slice and a breadstick. The breadsticks are great and the pizza is usually excellent, although sometimes it is a little burnt. When the Pizza is fresh and hot out of the oven, it is very good. I think Hot Lips needs to improve a little bit on its pizza-by-the-slice consistency, and make sure Pizzas don't come out burnt or stay out on the display too long. Other than that, I have nothing but good things to say about the place. It has a very relaxed atmosphere, there is always reading materials around to read, plenty of napkins, beverage selection is very good, and lots of organic ingredients used in the food that they make.

Pros: Extremely good pizza and breadsticks, good atmosphere

Cons: Inconsistency sometimes in pizza by the slice

04/16/2008 Posted by phoodreviews

I really wanted to like this place because I live close, it's choice of toppings, and good reviews. I've tried it about four times and it just isn't very good. Three of the times I got slices and the last time I ordered a pizza. The pizza isn't horrible but it is dry, kinda burnt, and the cheese tastes fake. I think any chain pizza would have tasted the same or better for half the price! The daily special slices are interesting for a quick lunch and they do have unusual toppings and this is why I gave the restaurant three stars. But really, it isn't good enough, in my opinion, to order a whole pizza.

03/11/2008 Posted by highexpectations1

While in town a local pointed the way to the most delicious pizza- Hot lips Pizza! I am a very picky pizza eater and usually resort to making my own to avoid disappointment. The Pizza we had was delicious with plenty of vegetables and fresh garlic with ingredients that go all the way to the edge! Tasty Beer, Tasty Pizza- only wish there was one where I live!

02/15/2008 Posted by kmedas

People Of Portland: For the love of God...this is NOT good pizza! The sauce is completely void of taste, the cheese tastes like a processed cheese-food type product and the toppings we had (sausage and roasted red peppers) are even less appealing. How on earth does this place do such a brisk business? Is Portland really that backwards? Have none of you ever really tasted what pizza should taste like? Thinking about visiting Hot Lips? Save yourself a TON of money and head to Fred Meyer and pick up a frozen pizza....you will still be disappointed, but you will not be out nearly as much money. And to the owners of Hot Lips: seriously guys....great pizza is reallly not that hard to prepare. We're not talking about something complicated....it's pizza. You should be ashamed of yourselves!

Pros: They were playing really great Herb Alpert music!

Cons: Pizza is HORRIBLE...Overpriced and ridiculously bland!

12/20/2007 Posted by choiceman

Best Pizza in town.

11/15/2007 Posted by jt007

I am a pizza connoiseur and this is the some of the best pizza I have ever had in any city. You must try it out if you haven't already.

07/29/2007 Posted by jimmbo12

I have eaten at 2 Hot Lips locations, and absolutely can't see anything special about their pizza. Even Pizza Schmizza has better pizza, and it's not great.

Pros: Alright Pizza

Cons: Only alright.

07/12/2007 Posted by loridge

Working downtown near PSU Hot Lips is a great place to eat, pizza always ready to serve and waitstaff is always friendly. The breadsticks are my favorite. Some pizzas they use local and or organic ingredients which is always a plus. I always enjoy supporting the local restaurants vs chains. High recommended, give this place a try.

Pros: pizza always good, service, love the breadstick

Cons: music (just a little too loud)