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The Gypsy Poet

Restaurant Bar Pizza restaurant Pizzatakeaway Pizza delivery service Lunch restaurant Wine bar Beer hall

One of the Top rated Pizza restaurants in Houston


Address

2404 Austin St, Houston, TX 77004

Website

www.thegypsypoet.us

Contact

(281) 888-8663

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (1.2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 to 8:45 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 1:45 PM, 5 to 9:45 PM
  • Saturday: 2 to 9:45 PM
  • Sunday: 2 to 8:45 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 8:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9:45 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pizza (44) good (13) great (13) honey (11) fresh (11) delicious (10) pepperoni (10) friendly (8) love (7) spot (7)
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  • 5/5 katherine g. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow! This is definitely a must go! The place has a unique style and the pizza is delicious. I usually feel stuffed after two or three slices at any place, but here I ate like 4 slices and still had space for dessert, which was an incredible Nutella pizza! (I ate 2 big slices of that) 🤍One of my favorite places so far, will be coming back soon!
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best pizza in Houston, hands down. Wish I could give 6 stars. Every now and then, you come across a place that just glows. The atmosphere, the food, the owners… a damn near perfect recipe. The love and passion that went into this Venezuelan couple’s restaurant concept is as evident in the physical vibe as it is in the food — Cesar hand designed the architecture and décor, and Vanessa owns the magic in the kitchen. We found GP in March 2020, and we love it so much we’ve been almost weekly since. Fresh ingredients, pizza and salads that your stomach doesn’t regret, and an unexpectedly strong wine and beer selection.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A 9 months ago on Google
    It's an intimate spot with live music. Customer service was very friendly! Treated us like we were regulars. We sat outside on one of the covered picnic benches. We ordered the pepperoni madness along with some sodas. The pizza looked good when it came out, it was delicious! We were encouraged to try it with the spicy honey and it was a game changer. We loved our experience and will definitely be coming back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trang T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cute spot and Wednesday is open mic for any musicians! iIt has an Austin feel and overall a great atmosphere. The oven pizzas were really tasty delicious! My favorite was their pepperoni with hot honey.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rommel C. 11 months ago on Google
    It’s not hard to earn a five-star review! You just need great food, a great environment with a unique twist, and great service.. of course the drinks are always a plus. This place had all of the above and the plus! Needless to say this is one of the best pizza spots Houston has at the moment.. I haven’t had anything that tops it yet. Hopefully they keep the hard work up to maintain that number one spot. The honey with the pepperoni pizza is an incredible combination. Every ingredient tastes fresh. Great environment to go with friends or even on a quick date with your s/o. Be ready to wait, this place is packed almost every day! Quality of the food definitely backs the price up. Shoutout to the staff for being attentive and friendly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J B. 1 year ago on Google
    Finally got to try this pizza place after hearing a lot about it. It was well worth the hype. We were a group of 5 and had 4 pizzas with ease. There were a good number of vegetarian pizza options too! The marghertia pizza and the dream catcher were a hit. You line up and order your food at the counter and then grab a seat. When we got here on a Friday evening, we had about 20 mins of wait in the line. The service was great, and the food took about 20 minutes. There is no sign, look for the red umbrellas outside. Parking was at the street. The vibe is casual and hip. Definitely recommend this cute spot!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A R. 1 year ago on Google
    This pizza place is awesome! The prices are great and you get see your pizza being made before your eyes. The pizza though, the pizza is phenomenal! We ordered the vegan version of the cappolone big hat pizza and it was so delicious. The crust is perfection too. There was plenty of street parking when I came. The inside is a bit small so it's best to come at not so busy times. Can't wait to come back!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance, great food, great times. Pizza was delicious and everything you want in a pizza. Only downside you may want one more slice… Wine selection is great for a pizza joint. Salad was deliciously compact. Tiramisu did not disappoint to end out the meal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Let's Eat H. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is typically pretty full, but if you arrive within the first hour of opening it's pretty empty and the pizza comes out very fast (relative to the typical ~30 minutes). The food is 100% worth the wait. Not super heavy and perfectly balanced in the sauce/topping/dough ratios. The top quality of the ingredients is very obvious, especially in the great complimentary fresh basil leaves, crushed red pepper, parmesan cheese, and their signature honey sauce (weird at first but excellent with the pepperoni madness!) Also very kind and great service. Great dog friendly patio with complimentary dog treats.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 angelica c. 1 year ago on Google
    This really is unique artisan pizza & it’s delicious😋. I added pepperoni to The Troublemaker & wow😙👌🏼. The one with prosciutto was also amazing & i don’t normally like prosciutto on its own. Really yum on this pizza. The Pepperoni Madness pizza with the hot honey was also a big hit! For me to love a pizza with less toppings than I normally add & for it to still taste so good is really saying something 😌😍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Samantha S. 1 year ago on Google
    Let me start this by saying I’m from Chicago so I know good pizza when I see it. It’s basically another food group there. We went here for an early dinner because we were in the area and the reviews looked promising. It’s a little bit tucked away and the vibe is a bit hipster but not in a bad way. Their staff were polite and attentive. We ordered the Sicilian journey and the trouble maker. Both were excellent. Normally I’m not interested in chewier crust but it was pretty good. Know that this type of pizza is definitely Sicilian style on the thin side fresh toppings minimal cheese and sauce. For the style it was pretty good. Would definitely recommend and go again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yun Chien C. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing food and vibe! Whoever figures out the hot honey and pepperoni pizza combination deserves a price! The pizza dough is homemade and it's super good. Will definitely try out everything on the menu
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T. B. 1 year ago on Google
    This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! staff are very friendly, delicious pizzas, beautiful presentation, wide beer selection and wonderful dessert. I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniela V. 2 years ago on Google
    Best pizza in Texas #1 in Houston. Splendid atmosphere with outstanding customer service. Artisan wood fired pizza takes you straight to Italy in one bite (just perfect!) All fresh ingredients, comes out with real parm, basil leaves and red crushed pepper flakes on the side. My favorite is the Fancy Backpacker! They have live music & open jam on Wednesday’s, if you haven’t been here you are missing out!!🍕❤️🎸
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rey H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot. Excellent selection of wine and beers, super friendly environment, patio pet friendly (you can ask for fresh water for your furry too) excellent food with fresh ingredients. Live music every Wednesday after 7:00pm to spark up your week and Jazz night every Sunday at 6:00pm to finish the weekend the right way.

  • 5/5 melanie m. 1 year ago on Google
    My review for this place is wayyy overdue. This cute, lively pizza spot is one of my boyfriend and I's favorite places to eat in Houston. There was a point where we were coming every other weekend. The employees here are always so kind and helpful and the pizzas here are always so delicious. The hot honey is so good paired with the pizzas, we ended up buying a bottle from Trader Joe's to take everywhere with us. We love this place so much!!

  • 4/5 Michelle A. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first visit. My husband and I shared the pepperoni pizza. I was hesitant about the hot honey so I asked the guy who took our order and he recommended that we try everything as. I have to honestly say that it complimented the pizza well. I also let him know that I like my crust crispy. Again, he recommended that we get everything as is. I would have liked for my crust to be crispier, next time. I wish they offered fresh garlic as a topping. I definitely appreciated that they include fresh basil and fresh Parmesan on the side. I also wish they had Cesar salad as an option and cheese cake for dessert. Overall I enjoyed the pizza and can’t wait to try it again!

  • 4/5 Peace 7 months ago on Google
    Ordered the pepperoni madness. They put extra hot honey on it but I couldn’t taste it. It tastes like a regular pepperoni. It’s a regular slightly Sicilian style pizza- note, the crust is more on the thin side like Sicilian. the vibes felt great and the environment is family friendly. They have a small parking lot and street parking in front of and across from spot. They also have beer and wine available for purchase.

  • 5/5 gau'tam s. 10 months ago on Google
    Great pizza, good vibes, happy times! Went here on a weekend for dinner. They have parking space, indoor and outdoor seating. You go and order your pizza, drinks and grab a seat. The open kitchen looks fantastic! Service is fast and good. Loved the Fancy backpacker and Troublemaker. Comes with crushed red peppers and cheese. The toppings are delicious, not very greasy and cheesy. The crust was thin and well cooked! Definitely going back.

  • 5/5 ClickMode S. 7 months ago on Google
    Don't be fooled by the tiny size of this location. This Pizza is amazing. The ladies making this pizza knows exactly how to make a damn good pie! The ambiance is great and the vibe is chill. I highly suggest the Pepperoni Madness but the wife always goes for the Margherita The Queen. This is now my go-to for pizza in Houston.

  • 5/5 Chau H. 7 months ago on Google
    My absolute favorite pizza restaurant! I love their honey pepperoni pizza. Pepperoni was crispy and I love the thin crust style. I also love that it came with fresh basil and pieces of fresh cheese on the side.

  • 5/5 Jessie D. 9 months ago on Google
    This place is amazing. I haven’t had good pizza like this in a very long time. I live 35 minutes away and will drive in a heartbeat for their pizza. Staff are super friendly and helpful. It’s something about that honey sauce in a bottle….magic!!! Buy a bottle of wine with your pizza!!! Amazing

  • 5/5 Shakil M. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered four pizzas - Margherita, Clinique Formaggi, and the Dream Catcher. It was my first time trying artisan pizza, a refreshing and unique experience, after downing partybox pizzas all my life. I loved the sauce and the cheeses that were used, can tell quality ingredients are found here. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Alan R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good pizza at a reasonable price. We ate at the restaurant and enjoyed the experience but also feel that this would be perfect for take out. One pizza will feed two people well. The Caprese salad was also delicious. While we felt there was plenty of street parking around, that could be a concern at busier hours!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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