5 stars. Best pizza in Calgary, hands down. Also, by far the best price. We love supporting this little business.
PastorJustin W.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Calgary, Canada
Well done, varsity pizza. Visiting during Stampede Week, our family was looking for a nice little place for a cozy dinner — all 6 of us squeezed into the corner booth(1 of 3), and enjoyed both a sub and a pizza. We were totally stuffed and had almost ½ a pizza leftover at the end. The sub was no slouch — decent amount of meat and cheese and good toppings. The bread wasn’t exactly as fresh as subway, but it was a literal 12″ footlong for sure! The pizza was about an inch thick, and my kids thought that the generous topping layer was actually a separate piece of pizza! The cheese was amazing, a two-mozzerella blend according to the owner, but tasted far more exotic and tasty! $ 17 for a pizza like that is a steal of a deal — you’d pay $ 30 in New York or elsewhere… I’m not saying this was quite world’s-best, but it sure hit the spot for us tonight!
Richard H.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Calgary, Canada
Was in the neighbourhood so I stopped by for a Donair pizza($ 12.75 M). Not my favourite texture and was a bit on the dry and tasteless side, but a decent crust and a good amount of cheese for people who like thicker pizzas. Friendly staff though, will be back to try their subs.
Kurtis M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Edmonton, Canada
Best Pizza ever! I moved to Edmonton and everytime I come back to Calgary I have to go get a slice of that delicious pizza. Haven’t found one good enough to even compare to it. Is it bad that they know my group of friends names? Maybe we go there too much. Can’t help it!
Barry K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Calgary, Canada
Best pizza around!!! We order from here all of the time. Cheap prices. Quick service.
Josh H.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Calgary, Canada
This pizza place forgot my pineapples on a ham and pineapple with donair and olives… The cheese was crusty but not golden, and it smelled strange. I was only offered a $ 5 off coupon for my next visit, not a new pizza, which I wouldn’t want to go pick up anyway. The last time I had a boring sub here that made me wish I had gone to Subway. For being a Pizza and Sub joint, I expected some effort and what I paid for, getting neither. I tipped them for a failed pizza. And for that I will give them a bad review on three different sites. Don’t mess with a guys pineapples on a rainy Saturday. The restaurant looks old school and grimey. Not coming back.
T R.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Cochrane, Canada
Really not worth it. Not even a good hole in the wall. Tasteless wimpy slices. I was hoping for a good little find but this was a disappointment
Matt S.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Calgary, Canada
I attended st Vincent de Paul school which is about 5 minutes away from this pizza joint. I’d often go there for their great pizza lunch deals. It was 1.50 for a slice and 50 cents for a pop. The pizza was amazing. I remember going there and being pleased every time by the friendly owners who seemed very genuine and cool. Only complaint is the pizza is very greasy. Which was often a staple about this place. Good times in that joint. I’ll miss it next year, but I’ll make sure to come back often.
David Z.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Calgary, Canada
This is a true in the hole pizza and sub experience but there is one item on the menu that keeps me coming back. The donair sub is a unique creation that fuses giro meat with typical submarine ingredients and donair sauce. If you live in the NW and have never tried this place, stop by one evening if you’re driving through. You’ll keep coming back.
Johnny F.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Calgary, Canada
If you went to U of C for a few years then you had to have learned about Varsity Subs. When I used to go here it was run by an older couple who seemed to have been running the same specials since the ‘60s. The subs are absolutely loaded with a ridiculous amount of meat and I remember them costing about $ 5 for a footlong. The pizzas are greasy but delicious and also priced from the Great Depression. I’m not a huge Hawaiian fan but I used to love it from here. Too bad its so far away or else I’d still be a regular. I’ll probably go back in time for my mid-life crisis.
Devon B.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Ottawa, Canada
Recently moving to the NW, I have realized that there are a lot of options for pizza, varying from very-good to cardboard with sauce and cheese. One of my favourite pizza joints thus far is Varsity Pizza & Subs. It’s not a huge place, so I suggest takeout or delivery over eating there, but as I recall there is some seating. The pizza is good, with plenty of cheese, a golden crust and, thankfully, at a decent price. A medium Pep/Bacon will run you something like $ 10.50– that’s pretty darn good for above average pizza. The Delivery, in my experience is quick(I do live close) and there was no waiting or quilting me into a tip(obviously I gave him one anyway,). On top of that, unlike Pizza 73, I didn’t see any mandatory delivery charge on the bill. I can’t speak to the subs, but if the pizza and garlic bread say anything, you’ll likely be more than happy.
Cornelius V.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Houston, TX
way back in the late 90s when i was in jr high, hundreds of students would make the 1150hrs pilgrimage to this place for $ 1.25 slices(pepperoni only). the slices were warm and so greasy, it made the tin-foil wrapping on each slice translucent. this place still has GREAT greasy pie. their hawaiian is AMAZING. they seem to be under new management and their pie has gotten a bit weird(it’s the sauce) but it’s still good dough, cheese, and ingredients. and for lunch? you can still get a foot long sub and a pop for less than $ 6. i don’t know how much their lunch slices are, i’d imagine $ 2 or something. crappy hours, but when the place is run by a Greek mom-and-pop, i’m fine with it.