Crust! Cafe and Pizzeria

4.7 ( 621 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
509 Painters Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228, United States
+1 412-564-5748

Crust! Cafe and Pizzeria, located at 509 Painters Run Rd in Pittsburgh, is a hidden gem celebrated for its exceptional pizza and homemade offerings. Diners rave about their "best crust ever," with many praising the freshness of the toppings and the homemade quality of every dish. Jennifer, a happy customer, expresses how everything tastes amazing, highlighting the cafe’s commitment to quality.

Bob shares his love for their spicy chili and classic baked hoagies, making a compelling case for the affordable 4.99 slice lunch special that includes a salad or soup. For those who prefer to enjoy their meals at home, the take-and-bake pizza option receives glowing recommendations, especially the Sicilian variety with mushrooms.

With swift service—most takeout orders ready in just 15 minutes—and friendly staff, Crust! proves to be a favorite among locals. While some patrons wish for a more inviting atmosphere, the hustle and bustle only signify their popularity. Each visit solidifies Crust! as a must-try spot, promising a delightful experience, whether dining in or taking out.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Kerbside pickup
    • No-contact delivery
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For Crust! Cafe and Pizzeria

jennifer guatell
Jun 26,2025
Crust has the best "Crust" I've ever had. Their food is all homemade, and everything tastes amazing!
Bob
Jun 16,2025
Love the food here. They have the best spicy chili around. The pizza is excellent and the toppings are super fresh. Classic baked hoagies are one of my favorites. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. 4.99 slice lunch special is a slice and a salad or soup, also chili for a little upcharge. ( Do yourself to a favor and get the chili.) They also have a great take and bake pizza option. Parking can get tight so call ahead order. Overall you can't go wrong with Crust.
Kevin Garofalo
May 18,2025
The first time we tried their take-n-bake pizza, we loved it! This was several years ago. We still come here to get their Sicilian take-n-bakes as well. Their hoagies are delicious. I love going there and ordering a Sicilian piece with mushrooms, and it really hits the spot! Parking can be an issue sometimes depending on how busy they are but that’s a testament to how much people like them. The staff is always professional and courteous even when they are super busy taking orders.
Alexander K
May 5,2025
Ordered to go, took 15 minutes. Pizza and wings were phenomenal. Good layer of cheese and the wings weren’t bony or too crispy. Nice sauce just normal buffalo. Came with dip too. Definitely would order from again!
Victoria Boice
Apr 22,2025
The pizza was honestly top-notch and the people were so friendly and helpful. I do wish the ambience and aesthetics were up to par though, it’s a dinky little place and really they need to expand because they’re gonna make a killing if they do.
Skylar N
Apr 19,2025
Somehow this place was right around the corner from my house and I had NO idea. The food was AMAZING, the service was impeccable, and the people are the sweetest. I can’t wait to go back!! Thank you to whoever left the review for the four cheese pizza, it was DIVINE.
Matthew Sutherland
Apr 17,2025
I stopped by Crust! for lunch around noon on a Sunday. It’s a smaller, hole-in-the-wall sort of place that feels local and family owned. I cannot attest to that, but it definitely felt as such. I was greeted warmly and any questions I had were happily answered. I ordered the buffalo wings, an italian sandwich, and a 10 inch pizza with pepperoni. The wings were nice in size and cook with a pleasant tanginess. I enjoyed them. The italian was likewise very satisfying. Plenty of ingredients and good taste. The pizza was fantastic. Cheesy, good pepperoni, beautiful cheese pull - I could not ask for more.
Mary Lucca
Apr 2,2025
Ordered takeout. Wait was approximately 50 minutes. Service was great. Pizza was delicious. We ordered 1 cheese and 1 mushroom and onion pizza, garlic bites, cheese steak and steak salad. I would highly recommend!

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