HotBox Pizza Reviews | South Bend Restaurants & Bars

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I'm giving the pizza 3.5 stars/4 stars.....there are many options in terms of pizza in South Bend depending on your taste- you have Chicago style deep dish, the typical fast food fare such as Dominos and Papa Johns, and the family-friendly neighborhood institutions like Brunos and Roccos, etc

What differentiates HotBox are the high quality ingredients- ricotta, wisconsin cheddar, mozzarella cheese, wheat and gluten free pizza crusts and the pie of the week (which is a very good deal in terms of price for the quality of pizza). The combination of ingredients are original and interesting- this week's pie special included baby broccoli, roma tomatoes, fresh garlic, and fotina cheese- 50% off.

I would lean towards 4 stars for convenience- after a football game- it was only a 20 minute wait for a pick-up order compared to the 2 hour wait at the Mark sans reservation and the other Eddy Street options.

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Posted on 10.13.12 Jenny H.

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This place was literally a shelter in the storm last night in South Bend. The decor features some very well drawn figures against a crimson background. We were seated quickly, and because of the slow activity in town, we were served within 10 minutes of ordering! We got the Porky and Cheese pizzas, and every bite was worth it: the cheese was rich, the meat was tender, and the sauce was phenomenal. Will definitely return next time I'm up here. :)

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Posted on 08.10.12 Michael B.

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I've heard a lot of raving about how great the Hot Box Pizza is. After making my way to Eddy Street Commons for lunch I was stuck with deciding between Chipotle, 5 guys or Hot box. The other two didn't sound very good at the time so I decided it was time to give the hot box a shot. It was also convenient that they were running a $5.99 lunch box special.

This place has a great setup for lunch. Plenty of seating. Not overly bright. Not overly crowded. Lots of TV's and fast service. The menu is a little confusing, and there 5 dollar pizza box was pretty straight forward yet a little confusing , if that makes sense. I decided to go with a "large slice" of supreme pizza and breadsticks w/ cheese.

The food only took about 4 minutes to come out. The first thing I noticed was how everything was piping hot. The breadsticks were not the best I've had but were very edible. The cheese was pretty good. Not too salty, not too bland. The pizza was not all it's been hyped up to be. It kind of reminded me of Tostito's Party Pizza made fresh. I would definitely say it's behind Pizza Hutt, Domino's, Papa Johns, Hungry Howies, but just ahead of Little Caesars.

Regardless of it being just "ok" pizza I think I can see myself coming back for lunch again. It was quiet, quick and a good value for $6. Someplace I could see meeting my wife for lunch again in the future.

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Posted on 01.31.12 Nicholas R.

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This is, hands down, the best chain pizza I've ever had, and I say that as a native New Yorker. Â Don't pass this place up. Â Get on their email list for the specials.

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Posted on 04.10.11 Jarett D.

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I'm a big fan of Hot Box Pizza. Â There, I've said it. Â The secret, though, is to get on their email list so you can find out about the Pie of the Week - each week, one pie is half price! Â That's how we can afford to order their pizza on a semi-regular basis. Â I just got an extra-large specialty pizza for $11 - can't beat that! Â And their delivery is quick, too.

The pizzas here are truly delicious. Â I always wish for a teensy bit more sauce, but overall, you can't go wrong with any of their specialties. Â The cheese is tasty, non-oily, and non-rubbery. Â The crust is flavorful and chewy. Â The sauce has the perfect balance of spice and the right consistency. Â The toppings are high-quality. Â And they sprinkle this delicious herb mix on top that really pushes the pizza into another realm. Â

Many of their specialty pizzas are fairly unique combinations of toppings, but trust me, they work. Â I don't know how, but they have some sort of crazy pizza alchemy to make even weird-sounding things taste fabulous. Â You definitely need to do yourself a favor and give them a try!

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Posted on 08.30.10 kristen e.

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For my first attempt at pizza in a new town, I have to say that I am impressed by Hot Box. Â

The Stix are as amazing as the web site claims. (breadstix that is)

Very fun menu items, and tasty sauces and pie options. Â Excited to try other options.

A little pricey, but a good default local chain!

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Posted on 02.27.10 Elizabeth c.