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Hot Mama's Pizza
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza [Edit]
700 E Pine St(between Harvard Ave & Boylston Ave)
Seattle, WA 98122
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
(206) 322-6444
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 11 am - 12 am
Thu-Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat 11 am - 2:30 am
Sun 12 pm - 12 am
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
328 reviews for Hot Mama's Pizza
Review Highlights
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"Classic flavors as well as creative ones (pesto pizza." In 109 reviews -
"Surprisingly delicious New York style pizza." In 13 reviews -
"This pizza by the slice is so damn delicious." In 104 reviews
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- A Yelpy Insight: Vegetarians go nuts for this spot. See more places they like.
328 reviews in English
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Review from Kellie S.
Seattle, WA
5/12/2012
I love Hot Mama's! Big, tasty slices of pizza with all sorts of topping options for those more adventerous than I am, with my classic cheese pizza. Delicious and it's nice to be able to walk in, get a giant slice of fresh cheese pizza for like $2.50, any time of day.
I seem to have remember holding it to a little higher standard and it being even more tastier back in 2004-2005 when I lived in Seattle than it has been since I moved back in 2010, but perhaps I just remembered it differently for some reason.
Also love the outdoor seating and choice of local newspapers to read if I'm sitting solo. -
Review from Zachary S.
Seattle, WA
5/3/2012
Decent pizza but hard to see what's so special about it. It's above average, yes, but not the level that I would seek it out over Marios or any other Pizza shop. Good but not exciting by any means.
Yes, some of the servers can have 'tudes but it's Capitol Hill. We're all too cool to act like we're having any sort of fun - anyone who has lived here long enough should know this. -
Review from Kate S.
3/26/2012
Hot Mama's - For those post debauchery nights...when you are stumbling in line at 2 am and slur your slice order out, this place is 5 stars. Warm, cheap, greasy and filling -- it hits all the cravings a booze filled night can give you. And even though I always want to get back in line for another slice, I never felt comfortable about reviewing this place just because I know what a difference an altered state can make.
So, lazy Sunday evening. Cooking sounds atrocious. Who delivers to my new first hill digs and is cheap? A quick call to Hot Mama's and a wait for a big ass cheese pizza is started. So we wait. And wait. And wait. Finally an HOUR later we and our rumbling tummies call back and they say they are just leaving -- which was the truth. 5 minutes later and the pizza is at our doorstep and hot and gooey and pretty damn good with a ton of chili pepper flakes all over it. Definitely not as good as your 1 in the morning drunken slice fest, but tasty still the same.
Nice to know these guys are around if I don't feel like cooking, or when Im out having a good time and need a pre-hangover fix pronto.Listed in: I lub Cheese
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Review from Travis S.
Seattle, WA
5/12/2012
Oh Hot Mama's.......although my sober self has never had the pleasure of eating your pizza yumminess (seriously wtf right) I can tell you my drunk self LOVES YOU!! The chicken garlic is my absolute fav but they run out of that one real quick so pesto and sun dried tomato and basil usually do it for me. One of these days I'll venture on over there during the day lol........
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Review from Ryan W.
5/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
Hot Mama is your quintessential, "hole in wall." There's nothing fancy here, and from my initial first glance, their cleanliness is suspect too! Nevertheless, we had to try their pizza. There's about 4-pizzas at any given time to choose from and also a hidden area behind the register. Cherry went with a slice of sausage and also hawaiian, I went with the tomato, basil, mushroom and garlic pizza and a slice of pesto. Everything about each pizza worked well. The tomato sauce they use isn't overpowering and has a pleasant hint of sweetness to compliment all the savory toppings. The Pesto had a nice rich flavor and also pieces of feta sprinkled on top that added a nice contrast my bite. Overall, Hot Mama's does pizza well and would definitely say it was one of the top places I've tried so far!
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Review from Nick S.
Seattle, WA
4/25/2012
I'm originally from nj so my I have high standards when it comes to pizza. This is one of the few pizza places in Seattle that is good. It is nothing like pizza in the north eats, but it's good in its own way.
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Review from Lauren B.
2/22/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Dear Hot Mama's...
You make me so unhappy. Your pizza is quite good (although you're one of few places that don't reheat old slices...). I can afford you, but why would I line the pockets of some of America's rudest servers when the vastly more delicious and friendly Big Mario's is mere blocks away? Honestly, what the hell is wrong with your staff? Do you beat them in the back room? Are they coming off of an H binge? I can't figure it out. Here's an idea... fire the assholes you currently have on staff, and invest in a pizza warmer.
xoxoxo
- Unhappily MunchingListed in: PIZZA
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Review from Felicia C.
Seattle, WA
4/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
If you are a fan of pizzas that do not have tomato based sauces, this is for you! It's like cheese bread with toppings, and cheese is strings which is keeeey! We stumbled upon them because they were 1. close by and 2. open Superbowl Sunday. Call first for pick up if you are ordering a whole pie because it can get crowded.
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Review from Thai D.
3/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
Big cheap slices with tasty toppings? Yum! The pesto pizza is a favorite of mine, but their "regular" pizzas are always good too. No "open late night" caveat from me. I've only been here 7pm or earlier. It's a chill little spot that's great for eating solo. Just a counter and a long table-top to sit and chow down at. No booths and such here.
I always burn the roof of my mouth here because once the slice is in front of me, I'm too impatient to wait for the cheese to cool down. -
Review from Lisha L.
San Francisco, CA
4/9/2012
We got pizza here by the slice. Tasted much better than I expected and slices were deceptively large and filling. The bottom was crisp and slices were fresh and hot; given how popular this place was, the pizza turnover rate was pretty high. Really enjoyed the whole garlic cloves on the garlic chicken pizza and the roasted red peppers on the house combo. I thought it was a good value at under $3 a slice
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Review from Shari d.
2/19/2012
I was wandering through Capitol Hill and was hit with the smell of freshly baked pizza. Following my nose I ended up at Hot Mama's Pizza located just a short jaunt past Broadway.
I looked at the slices available and thought I would get a pepperoni but the person in front of me ordered a slice of pesto, a flavor I didn't see in the case. The waitress quickly hopped on a stool and retrieved a slice from the top of the ovens. Once I laid my eyes on it I knew what I was going to order.
The crust was crisp with a little bit of chewy. The pesto was abundant and I love ricotta cheese so that was a hit. I tried a bite of my friend's pizza and his crust was much better than mines...I am guessing that his came out of the oven recently while mines had been sitting for awhile.
All in all a decent slice for $2.75ish. If I am in the area again I am coming back to try some of their other selections. -
Review from Diana S.
1/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've always passed by Hot Mama's during the lunch rush with construction workers and hipsters alike haunting the place, and it only took a year to walk in and grab a slice. Honestly, all of those envious glances I cast previously were in vain to my disappointment.
After months of wanting decent pizza, my friend and I had planned on sitting down for a slice before a movie. But plans shifted, and we ended up taking the shady college student route - grabbing some slices, sticking them in my purse and eating them in the theatre. My friend picked out pepperoni and a meat/sausage combo slice while I chose the the pesto that everyone had been raving about, coming out to about nine dollars for the both of us.
Mind you, I did walk a mile with the pizza box exposed to near frigid temperatures. But by the time I actually sat down and started chowing down, the pizza was simply "meh". Even if it was heated up, the pesto was lackluster, and the cheese seemed a tad generic tasting to me. The crust was decent - thin and gets the job done. My friend enjoyed her slices, but then again, she was running on coffee and a couple of chicken pinwheels all day long.
As the last stop before eliminating most carbs and grease from my diet, I was disappointed. I over-romanticized the place - seeing all of those burly construction workers in and out of the place with their oversized slices, the smell of yeasty dough baking in the air. Sigh, I guess I was wrong.Listed in: Seattle., 30-Minute Meals.
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Review from Anthony A.
Seattle, WA
3/18/2012
I've had better but my BFF loves this place for some reason. The prices are great for what you're getting though
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Review from Nadine And Robert In Seattle R.
Seattle, WA
4/3/2012
Pros:
- Very fast.
- They have board games you can use while you're eating.
- Nice big TV.
Cons:
- The pizza is not that great. Out of the three different kinds we got, only one was worth eating.
- The cheesy bread sticks weren't that great either.
- No parking. -
Review from A. B.
Seattle, WA
3/30/2012
Really great pizza. Just be aware of the excessively bitchy girls that work there. Apparently, people can act really snooty when dishing up pizza slices. They can really kill your appetite and/or buzz. I still give this place a 4. Its really great pizza!
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Review from Maia D.
Seattle, WA
4/26/2012
i found this place to be nice for a quick bite when in desperate need of pizza. nothing great about it, but its ok. i had a slice of their pesto pizza and it was good. it wasn't great, but again, ok. the dough is between thin crust and bready, with a slight eggy taste. i found it to be rather bland, kind of like cardboard. the topping was what saved it. it had a lot of flavor, could of had more sauce. i paid 2.90 for my slice, which isn't bad, considering the 3.75 they charge at a place near by. the slices could be larger however, they are pretty standard, but i guess i just like mine big.
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Review from Jamie J.
11/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
2 am. Hungry? Needing a little fat in your life? That's a 5 to me.
Maybe my food critique judgement was slightly impaired as I was very tired, but I was very happy. The price was right for me. The size is pretty decent as well. I have to admit, I really want to head back into this overcrowded pizza infested room this weekend.
I love the great variety of pizza. The reality is, you should try this place if you like pizza. It's super cheap so you can walk out knowing that you didn't bust your wallet trying something new.
I like Hot Mama's. No pun intended. -
Review from Mindy H.
Seattle, WA
1/17/2012
Not THE best pizza I've ever had, and it sure as heck isn't the cheapest. BUT, it hits the spot when it's fresh. The perfect amount of crisp and warmth. Sauce doesn't seem to be as strong as it should be, but ... I just deck on the chili and we're good. It was nice to get a pretty good fill for under six bucks. Especially on a rainy day (aka, everyday in Seattle.) I'd definitely come here again, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here if I have a craving for pizza.
It's not the comfiest place, and it's pretty small, but the dudes that work there are pretty chill and it's just a nice place to have a quick meal. -
Review from Jack H.
Seattle, WA
1/25/2012
I've never had a bad slice of pizza at this place!
No matter how busy the staff appears to be, late at night, they have
always been pleasant and courteous to my partner and me.
Plus, free refills on fountain drinks. -
Review from Sean N.
Seattle, WA
12/3/2011
Two words: Pesto Pizza!
Amazing, mouth watering, good even sober! :) -
Review from Kristin T.
Kirkland, WA
2/28/2012
Love the pesto pizza. I usually get that. Pizza = good, service = ehhh, but still like the place.
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Review from Leah B.
12/8/2011 6 Check-ins Here
It's almost closing time.... I'm buzzed and hungry... I don't want a hotdog or a burger... I want PIZZA!
holy crap, Hot Mamas pesto pizza is a party in my mouth. I wish I had an excuse to order a whole pizza but i know 1 or 2 slices is all i need. Their greek pie is great too.
My one complaint is about the staff. They're ALITTLE short w/ customers during the evening. During my 1st visit EVER i asked for a to go box while waiting for a friend to pick my drunk ass up. I had time to kill so i ate my whole slice inside the restaurant. I over heard the staff telling another customer how they dont' like people that do that. So I bought ANOTHER slice to go (for real) and went on my drunken way.
I've learned my lesson, take your box TO GO or face the wrath of the pizza people!
Parking is kind of a bitch in this area too. -
Review from Bridgett S.
Federal Way, WA
1/3/2012
You know how you hear about how that hole in the wall that looks like a dive, but has food that is hands down the best food you can get. This is that place it's wonderful. The pizza is so good the crust alone is to die for, and if you know what good pizza is you know it's all about the crust. The toppings you can get on it just enhance it. You really can't go wrong with any thing you get. The staff is very friendly they have real smiles not fake I hate my job but I have to smiles.
I went with two small children 1 and 5 and my teenage niece. The children loved the cheese pizza, my niece inhaled her pepperoni pizza I had a slice of the Greek pizza with sliced black olives, feta, and banana peppers and a slice with chicken pizza. I wanted to cry the it was perfect hot crispy outside flavorful airy yet chewy crust. A large slice comes from an 18 inch pizza and the cost starts at about $2.50 ea on up for 7 slices of assorted pizza and 3 sodas with refills I only paid $20. and some change. Parking in the area is hard to find, but it's worth paying $5 in the parking lot in back of it. They are busy but it was a nice flow of people never overly crowded. One of the best restuants in Seattle and it will not hurt your pocket. -
Review from Tanya J.
9/7/2011
You know a place is good when you can't get it out of your mind, right?
Right.
I was introduced to Hot Mama's during the Savor Seattle Food Tour some weeks ago and cannot get the Pesto Pizza slice I had from Hot Mama's out of my head. In fact, all summer long I've been on a big Pizza craze and I have to say, not only did Hot Mama's win as my favorite stop on the food tour that day, but it continues to linger in my mind, me just yearning for that next visit when I can pop in and have a slice of it's goodness.
So, what's it like? It's hearty good old pizza. Let's be honest, if you're watching your waistline, pizza is not necessarily the diet food you'll be indulging in (though I will give a lot of places credit for their healthy pizza options). This pizza stays true to the cheesy, yummy, hearty mouth watering pies you expect to get when you want to indulge in some damn good pizza.
I can't wait to go back. I'd go today if I could...Listed in: Got Pizza?
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Review from Amanda D.
Seattle, WA
12/8/2011
Oh wow.
Since I moved to Seattle, I've been dreaming of a greasy, over sized, thin(ish) crust pizza. I've tried a lot of pizza places, some better than others, but none that quenched that longing I had.
I finally found it. On my way to a show, I stopped in to grab a bite to eat. The pizza was piping hot, burned the roof of my mouth. But it didn't matter. I couldn't stop eating. I gulfed it down quickly, wishing I had more.
On my way home from the show, we stopped in to get more. We tried the pesto pizza...MUST TRY! So amazing. I'll be making more trips there soon. -
Review from David W.
Seattle, WA
2/29/2012
Tasted like frozen grocery store pizza crust to me.
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Review from Dennis D.
2/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
HEY MAN! Where'd you guys go?
One second we were at the bar, and the next you two disappeared!
What'd you do, ditch us? Whatever, bro. LAME!
We spent about an hour looking for you, but then stumbled into Hot Mama's Pizza.
By "stumbled in" I mean we shuffled in, since the place was PACKED!
Asking the people standing behind the counter if they had seen you, only resulted in weird looks. Being eager to please though, they tried to help.
They looked for you guys under the Pesto slices, and I searched The Greek then moved on to look under the Pepperoni.
What is this hide and seek!? You guys weren't even hidden among the Ham and Cheese!
We finally gave up searching after the sausage slices came up with nothing.
So yeah man, you owe me for our search!
Okay, you don't owe much. Hot Mama's pizza is cheap enough that we didn't spend more than $20 for half a dozen slices.
But seriously dude, where'd you go? Hope you hooked up with that hottie you were talking to, because if you didn't you sure did miss out on the hottie slices at Hot Mama's!
http://www.nosh.com/re... -
Review from Kelsie R.
Seattle, WA
1/7/2012
Technically I would have given the pizza at Hot Mama's 4 stars, but I tend to experience 'meh' customer service everytime I'm in there. For some reason all the guys that work there seem pretty chill but the gals act like they're 'too cool for school'. Large slices and cheap prices (I didn't mean to rhyme...I swear). I adore their Green Pesto Pizza and would reccommend it as a great late night dinner.
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Review from Rocky B.
Seattle, WA
2/18/2012
I just downed 4 slices of Hot Mama's pizza. What a great place: cheap slices, great variety, and they're all well-made. I dig the crispy crust, and their Greek pizza is definitely my favorite. The pesto is good too, if you can grab a fresh slice. On occasion the slices will be sort of luke-warm, because I don't think those hot plates necessarily get the job done. But overall, awesome.
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Review from jason v.
Seattle, WA
9/27/2011
Hot Mama's is my favorite pizza in the city.
I cannot, however, forgive them for an interaction I had over the phone a while back. I had requested a pizza to be all cheese with 1/4 pepperoni on it. A reasonable request. I even stated along with my order that I wanted to pay for 1/2 pep, but only really wanted 1/4. The employee said it could not be done. What do you mean it cannot be done? You put on 1/4 and charge me for 1/2! I would have even paid for a full pep pizza just to get 1/4 coverage. It's absolutely brainless behavior like this that has kept me from going back as often as I'd like.Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Vas S.
Queens, NY
10/30/2011
The perfect late nice slice in Seattle. The pesto slice itself is 5 stars. Great staff. Bonus: across the street from Linda's Tavern. Up the street from Bauhaus Cafe.
Always busy at night, so lots of turnover and oven good freshness.
Free refills on soda. -
Review from Kaitlin F.
Seattle, WA
3/29/2012
I order pizza from Hot Mamas all the time. Tonight though my fiance and I got a pizza to go and while it was delicious there was a small rock in my slice. I nearly chipped my tooth on it so I called the shop to warn them, because I figured my pizza might not be the only one. The woman on the phone couldn't care less and did not apologize. How appalling. They have lost two really good customers tonight and I will definately spread the word.
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Review from Dan R.
7/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Kindof a hole-in-the-wall, but seems very popular. Every time I've gone there, the line has been out the door.
My favorite part of the Hot Mamas experience is the price- less than $3 a slice after tax.
The pizza is usually well-cooked, I'm not sure if this is the style it's aiming for or if the oven just runs hot, but the crust tends to very hard and crunchy. Light on the sauce as well, but there's enough on there to taste. The toppings are sufficient, but not overwhelming.
Lets face it, it's cheap pizza, but definitely on the better end of the cheap pizza spectrum. Exactly half way between Really Awesome and Pizza Hut. -
Review from Garry C.
8/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
It was pretty average pizza. Not hot, not cold, not fresh, but good. I think the slice I had was sitting out for a while because I came at a low-traffic time during a weekday in the middle of the afternoon. However, I was hungry so it was pretty well devoured quickly.
I'm sure it would be better after a few beers in the evening! ;^) -
Review from Calvin Y.
4/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
At 2:15AM at a standing table inside Hot Mama's....
Drunk Guy: What are you?
Me: What do you think?
DG: Mangolian?
Me: No, I'm not a tropical fruit...
And this is the charm of Hot Mama's at 2 AM.
Drunks trying to guess your ethnicity as you're eating your two slices of Pesto and Hawaiian Pizza. Let's face it, you don't come here for the taste, but for the company of other night owls and the comfort of the pizza grease in the early morning.Listed in: CAPITOL Hill
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Review from Kevin W.
Seattle, WA
7/14/2011
Best post bar-hopping/clubbin pizza on Cap Hill. The pesto pizza is all you need to know about this place. I came back sober and tried it and it was just as good so you know it's legit.
There's always a line right before it closes on the weekends (2:30am) so make sure u give yourself enough time to stumble over there. Waiting in line ain't too bad because the people watching is great since it's located kiddie corner to R Place. One time my cousin and I were waiting in line and he pointed out this woman he was checking out from behind. A couple minutes later she turns around and it was a dude. What.a.Sucka! -
Review from Meghan S.
Seattle, WA
8/20/2011
The Green Pesto is out of this world. In fact over the years I have never had a bad slice. Usually playing some good old punk rock and making pizza. They aren't trying to do everything, just this one thing and doing it well and cheaply.
Part of me would like to get down on my hands and knees and ask that you please open a second location near Ballard, but the part of me that fits into my pants doesn't... -
Review from Jasmine L.
Manhattan, NY
7/9/2011
Surprisingly delicious New York style pizza!
I stopped in here to grab a slice and was really happy I did - that I wound up getting another slice because it was so good . If you're in the area and need a quick bite to eat this place will definitely hit the spot. -
Review from Rebecca S.
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
I looove Hot Mama's.
I love how they're open late, slices are cheap and big and the pizza menu is inventive - mmm at the mamacita! I also love how if they don't have the flavor you want, they'll make it up in under fifteen minutes for you.
Don't forget to add the spicy red pepper oil to your slice!Listed in: I love Capitol Hill, Cheap Eats, Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!
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Review from Chiri E.
6/16/2011
Drunk or sober, I still love Hot Mama's Pizza.
Mama's Choice is my favorite pizza of all time. I love the pesto and the HUGE cloves of garlic. I never really had pesto base pizza before trying Mama's, so to me its unique.
Its cheap, fast and tasty. I F'n love this place.
