Creative NY-style pies, hearty pastas, and friendly staff in SoDo; great lunch-slice value but service consistency and delivery fees temper the glow.
Nine Pies delivers solid neighborhood pizza with excellent NY-style crust and creative toppings backed by genuinely friendly, attentive service that earns staff loyalty. However, occasional quality variation and industrial-casual ambiance that doesn't quite reach destination appeal prevent a higher grade. Strong lunch value and reliable execution make it worth a visit if you're in SoDo or craving elevated-traditional pizza.
In SoDo’s warehouse grid, Nine Pies hums with friendly, casual energy—order at the counter, grab a beer or a glass from the neighboring wine room, and your food arrives hot to the table. The team gets love by name, and one diner said the room felt warm and welcoming even during a rush: "They fixed our order right away and checked on us often." Expect an industrial-chic space with TVs and an easygoing patio. The cooking leans elevated-traditional rather than flashy, with NY-style crusts that stay crisp yet fold, and toppings that span classics to playful combos like the Bacchetta (pepperoni, pineapple, roasted jalapeno, chili oil). Pastas and calzones are heartier than you expect from a pizzeria and win surprise praise. Policies can irk—slices at lunch only and no half-and-half on 14 inch pies—so come ready to share, or size up to an 18 inch if your group wants variety. Families do well here thanks to familiar, kid-pleasing options like cheese or pepperoni pizza, garlic bread, and chicken farfalle pasta that a toddler parent called out as a win. Portion sizes are generous, and lunch slice combos keep costs in check. There is no formal kids menu, but the core menu suits most children; if ordering delivery, add utensils and plates explicitly since a few guests did not receive disposables with off-site orders.
Area vibe: Industrial-cool SoDo with breweries, tasting rooms, and event venues; draws game-day crowds and after-work diners
Safety: Generally busy during events and daytime; typical industrial district feel after hours with moderate foot traffic
What's nearby: Adjacent to Patterson/Nine Hats wine rooms; near breweries like Seapine; stadium district within short drive