Vegan
American
Pizza
Italian
Take-out
Serves all-vegan, artisan, Detroit style pizzas, all of which are also available gluten free with the exception of the 'pepperoni' pizza. Located at The Portland Zipper. Online ordering. Instagram: boxcarpizza. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-10:00pm.
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Added by ginaterrito on 08 Nov 2020
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160 Reviews
First Review by ginaterrito
jb055
Points +163
Greasy but tasty - Edit
We’ve only tried one of their pizzas so far but we found out about them after our other favorite vegan pizza in town, Baby Blue, closed their cart.
Read moreIt was a really tasty. The thick, soft crust/dough and the toppings were good. It is a bit greasy though, so definitely not the lightest pizza especially with the doughy crust. But who’s eating pizza for a light meal anyway?
Oh and their kale Caesar is really tasty!
Pros: All vegan, Lots of options
Cons: Greasy, Slightly expensive
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lpothan
Points +71
Insanely good - Edit
Okay. This place is insane. The Jimmy Pesto (special) changed my life. I seriously didn’t know pizza could be that good. We also got the Bianca, BBQ & Buffalo wings, Caesar kale, and Caprese salad. Everything was amazing. The wings are the gooood vegan wings with the sugar cane stems (IYKYK). The small Caesar kale was huge and a great way to cut through the richness of the other foods. The mozz balls in the caprese were so much like real ones I had to ask my partner to double check that this place was fully vegan.
Read morePros: Food is incredible , Quick service, Again, the food is incredible
Cons: The specials are so good you will want them again, Seriously, my boy Jimmy deserves a perm spot, Seriously, it’s that good
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KaitlinBaumgarten
Points +760
So cheesy - Edit
We went here on a whim, excellent vegan spot! Very cheesy, fall- apart in your mouth type of spot.
Read morePros: Customer service
Cons: Pricey
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CelesteSchwab
Points +37
Bomb - Edit
Great variety of pizza, housemade cheese. Almost everything we've had there was great. There's been one or two not so much, but not so bad or put us off. We go there way too much bc it's so dang good. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Best variety of flavors, Really delicious , So good even non veg freinds like it
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NO’L
Points +247
Amazing vegan pizza - Edit
Highly recommend Boxcar Pizza for its delicious deep dish crust and authentic pizza experience. It’s the best oil-based cheese pizza I’ve had
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LuisChiles
Points +35
Fantastic Vegan Sicilian Style Pizza - Edit
We have traveled extensively and sampled dozens of vegan pizzas.
Read moreBy far the best pizza is made at Boxcar Pizza. #Veganuary
Pros: 100% vegan , Crunchy thick and light crust, Toppings are phenomenal
Cons: None
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RobinSeaalert
Points +192
Great pizza, underwhelming salad. - Edit
The pizza is a HUGE standout. So good. But the wings and ceased were not particularly good. But seriously the pizza! Eat it. Never had Detroit style before and the BBQ Jalapeño cheeseburger was sooooooo good. The steak cilantro pizza was good but even better the next day.
Read morePros: Great pizza. , Unique
Cons: Kale Caesar needed flavor, Wings were underwhelming
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veganjuliana
Points +48
Baked potato pizza blew my mind - Edit
So unique and so so good, I only could eat half of it in one go, so worth the price point! Small but dense
Read morePros: Lots of unique pizzas , All vegan
Cons: Expensive
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thekeena
Points +40
Best GF Pizza Ever! - Edit
I’ve never had gluten free pizza this good before. It’s amazing! I wish I lived locally so I could eat here all the time.
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FlopStar
Points +509
Great dough and toppings - Edit
At home I make thin crust, but I really love Boxcar's Detroit style dough and was very impressed. Yes, it's a bit pricy for a personal pizza (cause I'm not sharing). Spouse loved the Blanco, I had the animal lover with added ricotta. Blanco won, but both were great. I agree with the other review that the oil based cheese isn't my favorite, but it was melty and worked.
Read morePros: Thick delicious dough, Cute dog on the box
Cons: Didn't see any fungi toppings, Could be a bit less salt
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pinkhibiscus
Points +137
My boys loved this pizza - Edit
This was not my favorite vegan pizza because I don’t like fake cheese. I generally just leave it off pizza and load it up with veggies. This doesn’t work so well with their deep dish pizza. It gets overcooked. It was still really good though. The gf crust was delicious though and my boys- including my husband really enjoyed their gf pizza.
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of gf options, Not the traditional cardboard gf pizza crust
Cons: Not good if you don’t like vegan cheese
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TaCaro
Points +39
Had to do a double take - Edit
We're visiting town and ordered some food at the hotel. Damn I had to do a double take as in "is it REALLY vegan?" I was hella suspicious (however vegan for over a decade). The pizza was great, the garlic bread amazing. My husband loves his garlic bread and almost finished this one by himself. Decadent. Filling. A bit too much for me but for the taste? Go for it!
Read morePros: Hard to say it's vegan, Taste super good, Delivered under an hour
Cons: Pretty expensive, On the heavy side
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Ashfox
Points +112
Perfect Pie - Edit
Delicious pizza, deep dish scrumptious. Gimme gimme gimme some of that decadent, finger licking enjoyment. Loved the Caesar!!
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JonMosesSchickman
Points +56
Great with a caveat - Edit
So I’m torn on this one & largely due to my personal preferences. I believe nut based cheese is better tasting & healthier than oil based cheese which I really don’t like at all.
Read moreHaving said that this place does have some of the best of that oil version of vegan cheese I’ve ever had. For those with nut allergies this place is probably gonna be the best pizza you can get.
The crust & sauce is perfection & an overall a very decent experience.
But at the end of the day I’d personally go to a place with a cashew or almond based pizza over returning here.
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Babbs1302
Points +151
Unique and Delicious - Edit
Love that Boxcar's vegan alternative to the typical "meat lover" pizza is called the "animal lover." Great vibe in the space, positive energy from staff. Pizza dough is very remarkable Chicago style, light and airy yet satisfying; sauce is well herbed and generous. The cheese flavor could be improved, but that is a small criticism compared to the whole taste experience. You will definitely come away impressed--we have added this pizza to our rotation of regulars. The chicken wings are incredible--almost too realistic. Best vegan ranch dipping sauce I've ever had! These folks have mad culinary skills!
Read morePros: Original - nothing like this in town, Well crafted - from dough to sauce to wings , Friendly, upbeat staff
Cons: Faux cheese flavor a little heavy
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floatingweeds
Points +37
So good! - Edit
Delicious pie, super friendly staff, and enough for two meals. A little expensive but totally worth it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-15
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Aniseed
Points +5323
Excellent vegan pizza! - Edit
We loved this 100% vegan pizzeria! It is apparently "Detroit-style" but reminded us of Sicilian pizza. We loved the cheesy garlic bread and the 2 pizzas we tried. They do the vegan cheese well, especially loved their vegan ricotta! Excellent quality Za and worth a trip here!
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Passittowill
Points +3670
Great! - Edit
After having their pizza from their sister store Baby Blue, which was pretty bad, I didn’t go in expecting much, but I am very happy I was wrong. Much better! Excellent crust and perfect crunch. Everything was ooey-gooey goodness. Great flavor, would definitely return. My only downsides to my visit and experience was the not so friendly employee who seemed bothered we were ordering and seemed irritated, plus the abysmal parking situation. It’s also pricey for a personal size pizza.
Read morePros: Vegan, Great taste
Cons: Parking, A bit pricey
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Jimmy Jams
Points +49
Run don't walk. - Edit
I've been a fan since they opened Baby Blue, which has thin crust sourdough pizza. Now with their robust thick pies, it's heaven. My dad's favorite pizza in town (and he's not vegan). I love the Classic, the Bianca, and the Green Supreme. My gf friends really like that crust as well. Always get a nice greeting when I walk in the door. This place is awesome.
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EricPDX
Points +34
So good, so so good. - Edit
This place is amazing.
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theplantbasedsoul
Points +658
Always down for another vegan pizza spot - Edit
Super tasty! Seemed a tad speedy though for the portion sizes, but I’d still go back.
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thechadmiller
Points +184
Ooof. So good. - Edit
Ridiculous. So so very good.
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PDXFox
Points +188
I'm not sure what Detroit style pizza is suppose to taste like, but this is damn good! - Edit
Can't say I've had Detroit-style pizza before, but the Bianca pizza we had from Boxcar Pizza is very good no matter how it's "styled". First, their website is easy to use. Placing an order was simple and allows for customization of the order and selection of a specific pick up time. I was able to pick up the pizza right when I asked for it and it was prepared just as I had asked. Nailed that! The only thing that would have improved the ordering process is if Boxcar used a vendor that enables Apple Pay - theirs does not.
Read moreThe pizza, well everyone knows how subjective pizza is. Theirs comes with a crust that has a bit of a crunch to the bottom and is soft and very light. But don't expect it to be like a cracker or chewy. Toppings were plentiful with the cheeses and sausage very tasty. I saved a small piece to have cold the next day - holds up perfectly😄 My sense is that for this version of their pizza, they've come up with a near perfect combination. One nonscientific verification of that is that my wife, definitely not a vegan, really enjoyed the whole experience and wants to try another combination!
Updated from previous review on 2021-01-15
Pros: all vegan, accurate order, no skimping on the quality or quantity of toppings
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Pamjdf
Points +52
Go here! Best vegan pizza in the world! Literally - Edit
Literally (from my experience) I have been to over 40 countries, including Italy, and tried almost every vegan spot in Portland, and love most of them. But, this one takes the top pizza spot without question. I had the blanca and it was so deliciously creamy and crispy. They had the best cheese on a vegan pizza, great fake meats, and great crusts. In all fairness, they don't take the top spot for pizza crust, but everything is great and so on point that it still takes the top spot. My veggie wife loves it so much and said she wouldn't know it was vegan AND it's a contender for her top spot pizza too; although there's different types of pizza do it really depends on the mood and style. Fair warning, it's expensive for the size, but you're paying for quality over quantity in the truest sense.
Read moreI cannot stress enough, go here. It's one of the top 5 vegan spots in Portland, and that's saying something.
Pros: Nearly Everything
Cons: Expensive
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ginaterrito
Points +476
Delicious! - Edit
Wow this is very unique pizza! It’s basically like a fried bread- square crust with vegan toppings. I loved the plain cheese pizza. I recommend for vegans and non vegans!
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive
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