Tomato Pie Cafe
Tomato Pie Cafe
Hot Sausage and Peppers
Beans and greens
the front of the restaurant
Patio area
Pepperoni pizza
Menu and BYOB wine
Fresh Beet Salad
Pink leek pasta with a portobello mushroom on top
Chicken parmesan
Pepperoni and Sausage
outside
Margherita
Large pepperoni and basil
Penne Primavera
pizza, food
outside
Orange tomatoes & mozzarella
interior
a pizza in a box
outside, sushi and sashimi
Tomato pie pizza
outside
food
Tomato Pie
Carolyn K.
Oct 13, 2024
The star of the show here (in my opinion) is the outdoor patio in North Park, the BYOB option, and of course the pizza. We got the pepperoni and was pleasantly surprised. They were severely understaffed on the day we were there, but our waitress did the best she could (which was great) to accommodate a full table. **IMPORTANT NOTE: CASH ONLY!!!!!***
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Liz G.
Jun 26, 2023
I grew up going to Tomato Pie Cafe in North Park and anxiously await for it to open every year since (seasonal). In all of the years going, I've always had pleasant service and the food is typically a 4/5! It's a BYOB spot and only open a few days a week for a few hours so you have to get there right when it opens to snag a spot, or hope you're lucky. They do not take reservations.Recently, I called to place a to-go order at around 5:30pm on a Friday night. I was told the wait would be 1 hour & 45 minutes - While I do think that is quite a long time for a pizza & a pasta dish, I understood it was a busy Friday night and was willing to wait. When I arrived at the restaurant, I was 15 minutes earlier that the anticipated 1hr. & 45 min. wait time but wanted to go in to pay. When I was greeted by the hostess, I said "I am here early for my take out order but wanted to come in and pay." When the hostess went back to the kitchen, all I could hear was the staff in the back complaining about me - "Liz is early, why did she come early, we told her 7:15pm and it's only 7pm, she's not getting her food early" etc. I was appalled that they were speaking that loudly/poorly about a customer, especially when I didn't ask for my food early or anything of that matter. I ignored the comments because the hostess was friendly. I paid and she told me it would be 15 more minutes - totally fine, as I KNEW what the expected order time was. So I went back in after that time to get my food. When the hostess went back to the kitchen this time, I could hear the staff again - "Is she really here for her food 1 minute after the scheduled pick up time?" etc. At this point, I'm like...."what am I doing wrong??" I came in to pay early and then picked up my food at the time YOU told me to? Again, I never said anything about the time/wait/anything!!Finally, I get my food and take it home to eat. The food was truly not good which is the first time I've experienced less than good food at TPC. My usual favorite dish, Penne Pink Leek, was like sludge in the container. The sauce had barely any flavor and was so thin. The ratio of sauce/pasta was not good, there was so much sauce that the pasta was swimming in it. I'm so confused because there was hardly any pasta in the container.I had never ordered the flat bread before but wanted to try it - it is literally just baked dough with a side of marinara sauce to dip. The only "saving grace" of this order was the Tomato Pie Pizza. It was pretty good.I am truly saddened by this experience. I have no idea what I did that was causing the staff to be so angry but I can honestly say, I won't be returning any time soon because of that treatment.
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Ashley P.
Apr 20, 2023
I've been here a few times now. While the hours are few and the menu is a bit sparse, everything there is quality. It's a small family owned business that has been around for many years and you can see why when you go. Since they're only open for a few hours, the restaurant is usually pretty full.The food is fresh and there are healthy options, like a beet salad and their healthy version of beans and greens with kale and chickpeas. The pizza, pasta, and salads are all good. I haven't gotten anything I didn't like yet. As I said, the food is very good, but don't expect extras. Like parmesan cheese on your pasta? Nope, not gonna get it. They don't accept credit cards, but have an ATM inside. They don't have alcohol, but allow you to bring your own and don't charge a corking fee. If you're drinking wine, you may want to bring your own wine glasses, too, unless you don't mind possibly drinking out of a regular glass.
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Lisa M.
Oct 12, 2024
This is my favorite little Italian restaurant! Pizza is made fresh with basil leaves from the garden on site. Pasta with pink leek is amazing. Service is attentive and friendly. The patio is a great place to sit on a summer evening.
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Patrick P.
Aug 12, 2022
We ordered takeout. Customer Service was great. They did remind us this is cash only, which is a bummer but understandable.Pizza - even after we got the pie home, it was hot and crispy. The flavors were really good The only slight knock was the sauce. There was sauce but not much and flavorless. I understand why many folks love this place. If I lived in the neighborhood, I would certainly put it in my rotation of places to get pizza.
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Kristina W.
May 9, 2022
It's that time of year Tomato Pie Cafe season This small, seasonal, family-owned restaurant is our absolute favorite. Every dish is made with love and the flavors show it! We love to dine here when the weather is nice and the courtyard is full of blooms.A place like this is worth the wait, so bring your patience, sit back & enjoy the meal.
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Patti S.
Jul 23, 2024
Called to order takeout pizza & it was ready in 15 minutes! We ordered the "tomato pie" pizza with light garlic. The pizza was excellent! Tons of cheese and tomatoes and seasoning. Plus, the crust was also very very good !!
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Jennifer K.
Apr 30, 2024
Everything is delicious. You will get higher quality food than you can get any of the other local Italian restaurants. Ten times the taste & value that can get at Severina's. I do not care about fancy amenities. Everything is delicious l, locally grown, fresh, & quick service. If I go out to eat, it's for the quality of food and fresh ingredients. BYOB is another plus. Plus it's right next to North Park! The servers are the best.
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Sean F.
Oct 9, 2023
We went last week on Monday. We noticed that it was open on Monday while walking north park. We hadn't been in years. We had the pizza and it was delicious. The ingredients taste so fresh. I was hoping it would be open again today. The staff was super friendly.
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Vinnie B.
Sep 22, 2023
Given the limited hours and menu options, you would expect frustration to be rampant. Most patrons and staff are patient and appreciative. The very casual environment is very much appreciated. It is sometimes difficult to find good food in such an ambiance. The food is always high quality and the BYOB option desirable. If you stick to the pizza and pasta, you can't go wrong. I really wish they would bring back the Pasta Privmavera. As everywhere, prices have risen significantly.
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