Why settle for that stale leftover pizza in your fridge when you can get fresh pizza by the slice? Perfect for those late-night cravings, cheap lunch bites or after-work snacks, pizza by the slice is a Vancouver staple. Long gone are the buck-a-slice days, but you can still find two slices and a pop for less than a fiver at these local joints. [Image credit: iStock.com/mihailomilovanovic]
Watch for the big green and red awnings on your way down Main Street, just off East 16th Avenue. Papa’s serves up delicious unique slices baked to perfection with thin crusts and fresh toppings. With rotating specialty slices — like lamb and potato or pulled pork with caramelized onions — as well as very reasonable prices, Papa’s is always an exciting treat.
You can’t go wrong with a pizza and beer combo from Goldies. Baked in a wood oven, their huge slices of pizza boast a thin crispy crust and lots of delicious toppings. Settle into their comfortable dining room that comes equipped with a full bar and table service, or order it to go from the takeout window.
Vegans shouldn’t have to miss out on the magic of pizza. One of the few vegan pizza options in Vancouver, the Vegan Pizza House delivers thick pan-crust pizza (gluten free too, if you so desire) topped with veggie meats and Daiya cheese substitute. The final product might even convert the meat lovers among us — at least now and then.
When you’re looking for a well-priced, straightforward and satisfying slice of pizza at the end of the night, Numero Uno does the job right. Don’t hesitate to venture into new territory with their decadent blue cheese and beef pizza. Stop in at any one of their downtown locations and try it for yourself.
This particular garden grows an abundance of New York-style pizzas with quality gourmet toppings. With four Vancouver locations, the wood stone oven is the secret to their success. Here’s an insider’s tip: watch for whatever is coming out of the oven and order that, no matter what it is, if you want guaranteed freshness and the gooiest cheese.
When you’re mega-hungry, there’s always Megabite. It’s a Vancouver classic for good reason and can be found in nine locations around downtown Vancouver, Granville Island, East Van and the suburbs. Megabite has more than just fine pizza — you’ll also find gluten-free options, great deals and regular specials at every shop.