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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121 Reviews
First Review by ginaterrito
hydr0jen
Points +494
Gooood crust! - Edit
Update: I fell in Love with boxcar when I first tried it in 2023. These days, I've been a bit put off by their vegan cheese mix. It's probably a me thing, but their vegan cheese is really sticky/melty and maintains some of that sticky/melty in the mouth. Regardless, their Detroit style pizza with thick, bready crust is a master class in texture. I think I've been getting spoiled by trying other vegan pizza spots in town.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-20
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Geh
Points +44
Great vegan pizza! - Edit
Crust is perfect and the toppings delicious. We had Bianca and Pesto and enjoyed every bite! We recommend it and will return for more! #Veganuary
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SoñadoresDeZorro
Points +1231
The Very Best Pizza - vegan or otherwise - Edit
I can't imagine finding anything tasting better than Boxcar--if I do, I will have surely found myself in some hedonistic heaven/hell! The pizzas continually and consistently leave us in awe. The kale salad is so scrumptious and full of crunch with those amazing croutons. The wings are weird and yet satisfyingly titillating. Every visit is a delight!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-18
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JillKarlowsky
Points +309
Loved this! - Edit
I had never had pizza like this before, but I really enjoyed this. It’s pretty heavy, but the pizzas themselves are really well made, and the different toppings balance flavours nicely. Definitely will order from here again!
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adrienneingram
Points +646
Fantastic Detroit style pizza! - Edit
I got the Nashville hot chicken pickle pizza, jalapeno bacon cheesy bread, and the mozzarella sticks. Everything was really delicious. The bread is the perfect balance of crispy/fluffy. The flavors were on point. Next time I go in I would get the wings instead of mozzarella sticks. The mozzarella sticks were okay, but didn't blow my mind. The ranch dressing was fabulous. We ate in our car because the restaurant is very small and narrow and the only other seating is outside in a garage type situation. I'd still rate it 5 stars thats how good the pizza is. ✨👍
Read morePros: Nashville hot chicken pickle pizza, Jalapeno bacon cheesesticks, Ranch dressing
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cjfussner
Points +1308
Deep Dish! - Edit
I went for mozzerella sticks but they didn’t have the day I was there. They also didn’t have my first two choices of pizza so they just not do everything everyday. Really good, greasy deep dish pizza though.
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kaled97
Points +812
Must try!!! - Edit
Saw the reviews and knew we had to head here. This is absolutely the best pizza I’ve ever had, and is seriously making me quit pizza forever. Sad that I live in a small Canadian town and will not get to experience this again!!
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kris_eatss
Points +99
Favourite pizza in Portland - Edit
Im from Canada and I enjoy going to Boxcar Pizza whenever I’m down in the city for a trip! Not only are their pizzas vegan but they’re also tasty and fulfilling. I’ve only tried probably half of the menu and some of the wing flavours but they’ve been nothing but flavourful and left me wanting for more. Also, I really love their blue cheese with the wings, absolutely so good.
Read morePros: Head On Collision, Self order system, Wings + Blue Cheese dipping sauce
Cons: Lack of street parking
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amelia_r
Points +114
valid reason to move to portland - Edit
best vegan pizza you’ll ever have. i’ve eaten the bianca and the jimmy pesto, and i routinely think about moving to pdx just so i can eat them more often
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veganprincess2001
Points +77
best vegan pizza! - Edit
easily the best vegan pizza in portland. a real treat!
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AfterSeeingOkjaTwice
Points +535
Excellent pizza - Edit
Such a treat. Nice, light crust. Really good cheese. So filling that I saved some for the next day and it still tasted great!
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tracyrocks
Points +1867
Omg - Edit
Omg this pizza is amazing! I love deep dish pizza and this is just really tasty. We had the mozzarella sticks, apes dos mil and bacon damn sure. I enjoy the vibe of being outside when inside which is what you get at the Zipper food court. Also, single stall gender neutral ADA restrooms with grab bars. No step to enter food hall.
Read morePros: Delicious , Lots of light in food court
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1AP1
Points +924
Dangerously good - Edit
Love their pizza and it was my first experience with Detroit style.
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Pauljg
Points +217
Doughy goodness in every slice - Edit
True vegan taste. Convenient pickup location and easy online ordering.
Read moreReal Detroit style pizza.
Pros: Amazing vegan taste., Convenient ordering., Deep pan pizza.
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Pie_Coroner
Points +62
Always Tasty - Edit
Best pizza and best people, hands down. I highly recommend to anyone and everyone who loves a good pizza, be they meat eaters or vegans. The gluten free dough is just as good as the regular dough, so our gluten intolerant friends don't miss out, either.
Read moreThere is a small area inside to eat as well as a large shared outdoor patio, with plenty of street parking within a couple of blocks.
Pros: Rotating specials, Variety of pizzas, Cheese sticks!
Cons: You can get a better salad elsewhere
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jenna33
Points +660
Yummy cheesy pizza - Edit
Soo cheesy!! Delicious pizza. I got the Bianca.
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LANoL
Points +124
Excellent 🍕 - Edit
First time diner- Cheeseburger Pizza is excellent! So good, I couldn’t eat it all in one sitting. Great value for the amount of pizza. Sourdough crust is light, airy yet still crunchy! Very good. The Kale Caesar Salad is wonderful, too!!
Read morePros: The hype holds up, Sourdough crust is excellent
Cons: Nope!
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trenityw
Points +907
Tasty pizza - Edit
Pretty good pizza! I can see why it has the hype that it does.
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mccolligan
Points +155
Thick Detroit style - Edit
Boxcar Pizza is one of several other restaurants (non-vegan) in this complex that has a communal seating area. Seating area has a covered area with picnic tables as well as an open air area. Parking is anywhere on the streets. Order at kiosk or by phone and they text you when it’s ready for pickup.
Read moreNo custom build your own pizza but they said that if there is something you want added or removed, they can accommodate. Just no substituting one thing for another. I love the deep dish but found the bianca pizza to be very very salty. The Caesar salad made with kale was a bit tough. Would try here again ordering different items. Wonderful communal seating area.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-09
Pros: All vegan, Seating
Cons: No custom build your own, Extremely salty on the pizza i chose (Bianca)
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JoniS
Points +129
Cant’ Believe It’s Gluten Free! - Edit
Hands down THE best gluten free crust EVER! And that it is all VEGAN?! This is heaven! The dough is handmade here – it’s crispy outside and fluffy inside, like its gluten counterpart. You don’t have to put up with flat, bland, cracker like gluten free crusts ever again! I forgot to ask but I feel their cheeses and sauces are made here as well. It is made to order so don’t expect “fast food takeout” times but it is worth the wait. This is the best pizza EVER!
Read morePros: Best gluten free vegan pizza, Staff was super friendly, Nice open air dining/shared space w other eateries
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NickTustin
Points +1179
excellent - Edit
-strings of Nashville, 9.5/10, excellent, just the warm pickles on it were a tad odd
Read moreOutstanding pizza with amazing texture of dough and crispy cheesy edges
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AlizabethAshlee
Points +844
Best pizza you'll ever eat - Edit
I never knew I was missing Detroit style pizza in my life, but wow this was the best pizza, if not some of the best food I've ever eaten. I found myself licking the parchment paper 😅
Read moreI'm sad that I don't live close to OR to eat here weekly.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-27
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Coconutsux
Points +295
Amazing pizza - Edit
Omg! What an amazing Detroit style pizza. So delicious. We had Bianca Pizza and it was amazing.
Read morePros: Flavor, Thick
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PatrickZ
Points +26
Most Amazing Pizza - Edit
We couldn't decide which to get so we ordered 3 different flavors. All 3 were Amazing.
Read moreGreat variety. Something for everyone.
5 Stars X 2
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-17
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Seitanicveg
Points +989
Good but didn’t love it - Edit
One pizza is definitely enough for two people! Very filling! Maybe I should have ordered another pizza, toppings felt a bit lost on the pizza. Mainly tasted tomato sauce and dough.
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ndines
Points +831
Dreaming of this deep dish delish - Edit
Sometimes it makes me angry how good a meal is. I can’t explain it, but maybe it’s related to the knowledge that I could never replicate it. Not important right now - what is important is how stupid I was to never eat here before this week! I loved deep dish pre-vegan, and Boxcar is the perfect replacement for those old memories. The Jimmy Pesto was mind-blowingly good. Imagine a pizza on top of crusty, cheesy, thick dough and you’re just scratching the surface. And the flavors all complemented each other perfectly. The biggest dilemma will be if I order the same or try something new next time!
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JamesaRenee
Points +52
Absolute Perfection - Edit
Ever since we found out about this place we have been back EVERY single week…. And we live in Vancouver, WA - so it’s a small trek. I did not like pizza prior to discovering Boxcar but now I crave it 24/7. The go-to order is A Praise Chorus Pizza and an order of Mozzarella Sticks. Don’t forget the ranch on the side! The staff are friendly and attentive, great vibes all around. We will definitely be back (next week of course 😉)
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