Backdraft Pizzeria - Austin

American, Italian, North American

Backdraft Pizzeria

Backdraft Pizzeria
4.2 / 5 (677 reviews)

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**Diverse Experiences at BackDraft Pizza**

BackDraft Pizza offers a mixed bag of experiences for its patrons. Some guests have expressed dissatisfaction with unevenly cooked pizzas, lack of toppings, and the use of canned whipped cream on desserts. Others appreciate the bustling atmosphere and quality of certain menu items, particularly the pepperoni rolls, praised for their flavorful sauce. While the location near Celis Brewery enhances the dining experience, concerns about food consistency and customer service linger. Many customers are hopeful for improvements, with a few promisingly returning for their vibrant outdoor setting and fresh flavors. Overall, the restaurant’s charm is evident, though its execution may need refinement.

Last update: 10.06.2026 from: Vaibhav

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 677 reviews
dan-d-restaurant6811
14.03.2024

I also tried the Liège waffle topped with Nutella, strawberries, and whipped cream. While the waffle was a bit on the hard side, it was still edible. Unfortunately, they used canned whipped cream, which tends to break down quickly; by the time my order arrived, it was basically just a tub of white liquid. I occasionally enjoy pizza from places like Pizza Hut and Domino's, so I’m no stranger to subpar pizza, but I won’t be returning here. The restaurant does deserve credit for wrapping the waffle in foil on three sides to keep it warm, and I didn’t deduct a star for the pizza being cold, as that could have been an issue with the delivery. However, the clear picture of the pizza I received is far from what their site shows it should look like, which has far more toppings than I received on the entire pizza.

katrina-munez
14.03.2024

Ordered online as per the instructions on their voicemail and when I arrived to pick up, there was a handwritten sign outside their truck that said they had no basil. I wish they had mentioned this on the website because one of the pizzas I ordered wasthe Twisted Rita aka margherita so it was basically just a tomato and cheese pizza. Overall, the cheese sauce of the Ritawere good. I also ordered Shrooms and flavor was also good. But the crust and dough were so? dry and hard. I also gotbreadsticks homemade red sauce. When I got home, I found out they forgot the red sauce. Maybe I should?ve checked that theygave me everything before I drove off? Idk. I¯ (?) ¯ Anyway, I tried a breadstick and it was the same as the crust dry andhard. Just didn?t feel like they cared at all about the food they made and that I paid $40 for. This was my first time and willprobably not be going back.

austin-pace
12.10.2024

Pizza and Wings were awesome. QR code makes for easy ordering. Located outside of Celis

vaibhav-singh-school
12.10.2024

Great place with a great location. Pizza is great !

alex-w-church127
12.10.2024

Best pizza I’ve ever had!

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