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Charlies Pizza & Cafe
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- Nearest Transit:
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Warren Street (Green)
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Late Night
- Alcohol:
- None
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26 reviews for Charlies Pizza & Cafe
I went there again yesterday. They improved their sauce (less acidic than before).
The food was great so I'm upping it to 5 stars from 4
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5/5/2009
I like this place although I've only had their pizza. I like thier pizza because they put a lot of… Read more »
STAY AWAY. My name is Ben and this is my story:
Walked by here late on Saturday night and had the drunk-munchies so i ignored my best instincts and stopped into this run-down shanty.
Upon entering, they told us: "slices only", despite the fact that they had neon signs advertising subs and sandwiches all over the windows. They get one star for abiding to my request for a cold-cut sub. There were a few drunk women with their tits hanging out, and the guy was too busy oggling them to pay much attention to the sub. In fact, he actually gave one of them a high five in the middle of the sandwich-making and then went back to making the sandwich. In other words he wasn't wearing gloves, and didn't wash his hands and was shaking hands with others. For all I know I could've gotten swine flu from eating that thing.
Upon arriving home and unwrapping the sub I was blasted in the face with an unpleasant aroma of extremely cheap vinegar or something to that effect? (smelled more like garlic vinegar) The sub looked limp, as was the hard-on I had previously had for a sub, as the cold-cuts looked like they hadn't been refrigerated properly. The smell was so strong and so unappetizing that I threw it away without taking a bite despite the fact that I had drunk-munchies.
My friends said their slices were lousy as well.. Never again!
I used to live just around the corner from this not so pleasant little sub shop. While doing my laundry at the laundromat next door, I'd usually pop in and grab a quick lunch, or on nights I was feeling particularly lazy my roommates and I would order take out.
For the most part they got to know me and would almost predict exactly what I was going to order. But they'd never do it with a smile. The guys that worked the counter always skeezed me out. Overly pleasant when I was alone, and by pleasant I just mean they didn't tell me to fuck off with their eyes, then if I had a male with me they'd turn into real asses.
Manners only come out when boobs are involved.
The food was never anything to write home about, and the customer service was sub-par at best.
Took an hour and a half to get my food, and it wasn't that good. The meatballs were bland, some of them were pink on the inside. Spaghetti was meh. The garlic bread was really delicious, just a bit soggy in one spot. Finally, the chocolate cake was delicious at first, but by the end subpar. The fudge was froze? If I hadn't been so hungry I wouldn't have ate as much as I did, but I hadn't eaten since last night. I won't order here again.
A lot of people are being too harsh with their reviews on here about Charlie's Pizza! These guys are awesome! Customer service is their #1 priority. They help you when you have a question, recommend things and they always make delicious food .
It's hard to perfect everyday especially in a busy restaurant very popular in the neighborhood, but they try thier hardest and it shows! First off, their pizza is delicious! People always go back for more! Sandwiches are BOMB!! and their middle eastern food is to die for!! --- hidden secret!!
I always feel welcomed and satisfied after leaving Charlie's! Thanks guys! You guys are #1 in Allston HANDS DOWN!
I've been here a couple times after stumbling home from Joshua Tree. I could tell this pizza was terrible even when I was drunk and hungry...but they are the only pizza joint that I know of that is open a bit past 2am. My memory of the pizza is um, a bit foggy, so I can't give precise details, sorry. Of course, I ate it anyways.
Shoulda just made ramen.
Sabatino's is so much better, and it's down the street @ kelton and comm, but unfortunately not open late night =(
The pizza is terrible simply because the dough is the worst I've ever had. That being said, they make a mean sandwich and I've never been disappointed. Fast delivery makes this place even better. Stay away from the pizza, but give the Italian grinder a go.
This is a true neighborhood joint. The dudes that work here are total sweethearts and quick at getting your food in order. I can't speak for the pizza as I usually just order from the Middle Eastern menu or get one of their ridiculously large salads. They are very proud of their falafal here and quick to tell you that it's some of the best in Boston. It's super greasy and not too bad. Every time I eat here I end up overfull or slightly full of grease and rolling around the floor - yet I keep coming back...
The only reason I am giving this place a 3 and not a 1 is because the Middle Eastern food is so good. If they only sold that I would give it a 5. If they didn't sell that stuff I would give it a 1.
Hands-down they have the best chicken shawarma I've ever had. I've tried many places including The Shawarma King in Coolidge Corner (which sucks) and this is the most delicious. Their meat and spinach pies are great too, although sometimes they don't have one or the other available. Tabouli is awesome. Unfortunately their hummus is NOT good. It has a weird taste and texture, but the shawarma and everything else makes up for it.
As for their pizza/subs/etc it's all crap.
charlie's tastes as average as any other pizza/ sub shop in the area. i've never walked in with great expectations, nor eaten anything worth complaining about. my regular order was a grilled chicken salad about once a week while i did my laundry on the same street. if you're in a rush, or hungry call in your order, as counter orders seem to take last priority.
on less sober occasions (probably about once a week as well), i'd opt for some deep fried goodness and/or pizza. the staff is friendly, the dining area is clean enough, and there's plenty of space to bring your friends and dine-in. they're open and deliver til 2AM on the weekends- thank god, cus while they might not be the best, when it comes to late night nourishment, charlie's is a much better option than redneck's.
Charlies is awesome! I go there about once a week for their shawarma. It very tasty and satisfying. I definitely recommend either the sandwich or the dinner. Also, the pizza is good and the slices are a good size for their price.
The owners and workers are all really nice and all cater to their customers. I really look forward to my next experience there.
I am mad about this place, because I really think the pizza is pretty okay... at least the buffalo chicken. Except I just ordered a pizza, and when I called to say they delivered the wrong one, their answer was pretty much, "Oh... yeah, I know what happened" and then proceeded to offer us a future credit for a single topping, or to deliver a cup of toppings. Not really what I was hoping for... Too bad I won't be making another order to see if they'll honor the credit. Oh, and they are one of the few places that doesn't even bother to come to the door, and instead of handing us the pizza, they kind of thrust the warming bag toward us and we had to pull it out of the bag.
Chicken Caesar Salad I got last night was possibly the worst chicken caesar salad in the history of chicken caesar salads. No matter how many times I type "caesar" correctly it still looks like I've made a drastic spelling error. But I digress....
Two stars for the fact that the guys behind the counter were super nice. And one star because who orders a chicken caesar salad at a middle eastern pizza place?? That's just wrong.
I would give their middle eastern food a 4 and other food a 1. Don't waste your time with the pizza or subs. They are less than average. However their middle eastern food is great! I am Lebanese so I have a lot to compare their food to. The chicken shawarma is awesome! Way better than shawarma king in coolidge corner. The meat and spinach pies are great too. The only thing I don't like is the hummus. Doesn't taste like traditional hummus to me. I would definitely recommend Charlies if you want some good quality middle eastern food.
Technically Charlie's should get 2 stars, but I'm being generous and giving it 3 because it's within stumbling distance of J's.
I've eaten here twice now, and by the other reviews I'm reading, maybe I need to stop ordering pizzas and calzones and start ordering the Middle Eastern fare. The calzone in question was good but was greasier and less doughy than what I like. The pizza was thin and the sauce tasted kind of odd, but still edible. It goes to show how much I'll tolerate when it comes to eating pizza.
A word to the wise: if you're trying to be healthy and order a garden salad, don't do it! $5 gets you a sad little affair of iceberg lettuce (with maybe a leaf or two of actual lettuce thrown in there for color), pale tomatoes and a cursory cucumber slice.
There are certainly better choices in Allston, but when I'm looking for convenience and the least possible distance from restaurant to belly, I'll take Charlie's.
Let me first start off by saying that I have only had their Middle-eastern food. And let me also say that I am in no way shape or form a connoisseur of the cuisine. With that being said, there's no other place I'd rather go to eat beef or chicken shwarma, kafta kabob, and chicken kabob plates. The staff is very friendly and I would recommend it whole-heartedly, strictly for the Middle-eastern food.
As a sit-down place/restaurant, I would have to agree with some of the other reviews on the site and say that if it could improve on anything, it would be that. But hey, for me, it's all about the food.
i got take out from here the other night through foodler (love love love foodler). i ordered a steak & cheese and my boyfriend had a cheeseburger grinder. Neither one came with cheese!!! I'm pretty sure the main ingredient in both is cheese, it says it in its name why there was no cheese still baffles me. We both asked for Mayo. Neither came with mayo. i try to branch out and try new places but it always backfires. I'm sorry but if you don't put cheese on steak & CHEESE and a CHEESEburger sub then you probably shouldn't be in business. Oh and their spicy fries were terrible!
Charlie's should probably get two stars but for the fact that it's the only pizza joint really close to me and it's better than Inbound Pizza, which is next closest. The pizza is adequate although a bit greasy and not completely satisfying. I haven't tried anything else on the menu but the prices seem a bit steep. The guy who runs the place is nice enough but I have to wonder how he makes his money since I'm usually the only customer in the place. I wish Charlie's opened earlier than ten a.m. Next to Harry's Bar and Grill, it's the only close food place and in 1-degree weather, the trip down to Dunkin' Donuts on Harvard Ave is more than I can bear first thing in the morning.
So three stars for the neighborhood pizza joint.
This is a place to go when you're too lazy to move farther than a block. The pizza is good, the salads are tasty, the service is nice. Visit it for a pizza, they're open late, which makes me happy.
Their pizza is better than most places around the area and pretty cheap. Same goes for the subs. But the Middle Eastern food is like the secret no one will tell you about. Just do it! And the staff there is very friendly. Make sure you tip them well.
so I've tried the Ziti (not sure why ) and the chicken fingers... and while it wasn't the best ever...it was decent and to the point and both times...exactly what i wanted. It gets 3 stars for giving a drunk girl what she wanted when she wanted it...and the fourth star for being an easy drunk walk home :)
I would recommend their large cheese pizza. Its cheap and tasty. I live in the area and find myself going back for this simple pie (usually grabbing take-out). Their pizzas have a good amount of sauce on them (which I like). My girlfriend likes their grilled cheese. The calzones are worth skipping and the other sandwiches are hit and miss. The service is great and everyone behind the counter is very friendly. I would agree with the previous reviewer...for what it is, its good.
While the staff is (maybe a little too) friendly, the food has always been iffy at best. Even though it's very close I never go there. The maintenance guy for my building said he wouldn't even eat there when it was the middle of a blinding snowstorm... that's saying something.
This place has a huge variety of food, and that concerned me at first. How can a place make good pizza, sandwiches, hot wraps, grinders, middle eastern food, smoothies etc etc etc. Since i was hungry and live across the street, i thought I'd give them a try. I wasn't in the mood for pizza, so I ordered a chicken fajita wrap. To my surprise, it didnt come on a standard white wrap, but actually on a pita bread style wrap. The chicken was well marinated, and the grilled onions and peppers were also really tasty. It wasn't too big, but definitely filled me up. While not too traditional of a "fajita wrap", the different wrap actually was an excellent complement. My only complaint is that it was $7, which is kind of a lot for the size.
I don't know what others were talking about when they said it was empty, there was about half a dozen people in there at 10pm on a wed night. The staff there is prompt and friendly. The sandwich was done when i got there 10 min after calling.
They also take credit cards, which is a huge plus.
The middle eastern food here is fantastic. I haven't tried anything other than their Middle Eastern food, so if I'm looking to get a big plate of beef shawarma, this is where I go. The hummus is fresh, the meat tastes high quality and is seasoned well, and with that on top of some rice... heaven! I really recommend everybody to try out the Middle Eastern food.
A necissary evil for anyone living near Allston st. If you get a sub, always order the Large. The small always leaves me hungry and I don't eat very much.
