With the closure of Cafe Viva (the only other reliably tasty vegan pizza place) earlier this year Two Boots’s return to the Upper West Side is a huge blessing! Two Boots boasts an assortment of inventive and flavorful pizzas, many of them are already vegan or can be made vegan (you can get vegan SLICES)! You’ve got to try the “V for Vegan” slices (with artichoke hearts and a house made pesto)! My other favorite is the Spin Art: a small little bundle of filo dough filled with what’s basically a vegan spinach-artichoke dip! It’s a perfect small snack or accompaniment to a slice of pizza. Their sauce has a little spice to it which they say is inspired by Louisiana cuisine. Whatever inspired their food is working. Check them out on the west side or their upper east...
Read moreI’ve long been a fan of Two Boots and am thrilled that they opened on UWS! Just like the other locations, it has a colorful and fun atmosphere, and the pizza is great, whether with dairy cheese or vegan cheese. The slices are really creative and show an imagination at work that pushes the envelope of what pizza can be. And today I met the owner, Phil, who was working behind the counter and took my order. Later he came outside to talk to customers to see how they were liking it. He truly cares about his pizza! And he said vegan pizza, my reason for going, is important to them. This particular spot has a real local, neighborhood vibe and is such a great addition to the current roster of UWS pizza options. There really is nothing...
Read moreThe cheese pizza was ok but the v for vegan pizza was bad. It smelled and tasted like stale veggies.
The worst part was the service. I had to catch a show and asked them to give me a box for 2 slices. The guy refused by saying they didn't have any boxes. I could literally see around 50 boxes. I let it go, but then I timed my travel and realized I would have to rush eating if I don't get a box. So I asked again to switch my slices from being stuffed in a brown bag to a box. Now he said the boxes were for delivery. I told him about my show and that I can't eat on the go without a box. The guy said he'll give me a box if I get another slice - to make it a total of 3 slices. Pretty ridiculous...
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