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TinyBrickOven
TinyBrickOven: Thin-crust pizza, gelato, and neighborhood vibes in Baltimore
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TinyBrickOven: Thin-crust pizza, gelato, and neighborhood vibes in Baltimore
TinyBrickOven in Baltimore's Federal Hill serves thin-crust pizza with a crispy bite and a simple, value-forward menu. The cozy, small-space shop also offers gelato samples, espresso, and Jones soda on tap, with friendly staff and an attentive owner. A pay-it-forward slice program and strong neighborhood vibe make it a welcoming takeout or dine-in stop.
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Handcrafted pizza with a crispy bottom, soft top, and perfect sauce-to-cheese ratio, available by the slice or whole pie.
Artisanal gelato made in-house, offered in various flavors with free samples available to try.
Unique fountain drinks featuring Jones sodas for a flavorful and refreshing beverage option.
Convenient service for quick meals with limited seating available for those who prefer to eat on-site.
A charitable initiative allowing customers to donate pizza slices to help feed the homeless and hungry in the community.
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Overall rating
Alexander Wachsman
Awesome thin crust pizza! Perfectly cooked every time. Nice crispy crust and just the right amount of cheese which is hard to get right... Try the beef pepperoni if you can, it's great. Kind of the opposite of the Detroit style that's somewhat in vogue at the moment. But that means two people can easily share a whole pizza and not have to pass out for an hour after. Gelato and espresso available too. Jones Soda fountain drinks, which is a nice change of pace. Not a ton of seats inside as it's not a massive space but it's never been full when we were there. Definitely recommended!
Brad R
TLDR: Great pizza, awesome owner, and a real neighborhood asset. After living in Federal Hill for six years, I’ve seen plenty of pizza spots come and go, but TinyBrickOven is definitely a step above the rest. Not just because of the pizza, but because of how the owner runs his business and cares about the community. We stopped in before a nearby Yelp Elite event to grab a quick pregame slice and went for their 2-slice special ie. two slices and a Jones fountain soda for $8. Following Dave Portnoy’s advice, we got plain cheese to really test the quality. The slices didn’t disappoint. Crispy bottom, soft top, and a perfect sauce/cheese ratio. The slice size was a little smaller than NYC-style slices, but for the price, no complaints. The staff was super friendly and even gave us free gelato samples while we waited. The owner is clearly passionate about what he does, and I love that he runs a “pay it forward” slice program so people can donate slices for those in need. Overall, this place is a true local favorite and well worth a visit if you’re in the Fed Hill area. Great pizza, great people, great vibes.
Glen Clementi
What an awesome experience & an excellent pizza! As an Italian-Bostonian who grew up on delicious pizza, this is right up there with the best! If you're looking for a fine dining experience, then this place isn't your cup of tea but if you want an authentic & tasty pizza pie, then this place 💯 delivers! Will, the owner & manager is also the nicest guy & worthy of your purchase!
Ahra Jung
One bite, everybody knows the rules! Such a great local spot if you’re looking for No Frills pizza. Upon approaching the building, the owner was outside doing some cosmetic work and he immediately created us and welcomed us in. Then we walked in one of the staff also greeted us right away and let us know if we needed any help just to let her know. The menu overall is pretty simple and the prices are great. They also offer some dessert options and she even offered us some free samples of their gelato. And after the free samples, I would highly recommend that everyone grabs a cup. The pizza is so simple and a wave of nostalgia just came over as I but into it. While the pizza was on the thinner side, it still had a nice crunch and a chew at the same time. They also have Jones soda on tap, which is amazing because I really think their sodas are flavorful. The spot overall is pretty small so if you plan on sending they do have a couple tables and some bar areas but otherwise you would probably have to take it to go . If you’re not familiar with the area, it is street parking and a lot of the places in Federal Hill are permit only so just make sure that you read the science carefully before parking.
Steve Cooper
I'm no foodie but if you like thin pizza you must visit this shop! Fantastic flavors, excellent service, and don't forget the gelato! Oh, and pay it forward and buy a slice for someone who might need one (an excellent outreach this joint does to help the homeless and hungry). Absolutely worth the trip! We will return!
