Pizza 2001

595 W Pender St, Vancouver
(604) 689-8847

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David M

Misleading pricing on pizza slices. Sign outside says $3.49/slice. When I went to pay for it, it was $4.41. Employee says it’s an expensive slice. But no sign on pizza display to indicate which is regular price or expensive slice.

Even Fresh Slice is open and honest about pricing.

Chaewonism

Their slices are really good

vraj jaiswal

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We ordered a veggie pizza and a garlic pizza for takeout from Pizza2001, and both were absolutely amazing! The crust was perfectly baked, the toppings were fresh, and the flavors were spot on. The garlic pizza was especially delicious — full of flavor without being overpowering. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving quality pizza in Vancouver. We’ll definitely be back! 🍕🙌

M J

This business has sold, and unfortunately the new owner doesn't seem to know the lessons that the previous owner had learned and which I have kept up with over the years, out of sheer scientific curiosity. This business was subject to several studies by different university student business classes for the simple reason that back in the early 2000s it found itself in a curious spot of having a competitor slice pizza shop open up right next door offering $0.99/slice price at a time he was charging $1.49/slice. The competition obviously piqued the interests of students and scholars of business such that the issue was followed with some curiosity, both by the local papers and by those connected to academia. Will the business that offered the best price ultimately prevail in this low margins enterprise, or does the consumer care about quality, presuming that the $1.49 pizza was better quality? Not too long after, yet another pizza shop opened up across the street. And the most intriguing part about the owner of this business was that he was so sincere and honest. When asked why he refused to lower the price given he was facing such an obvious threat to his extinction he stated that he had done the math - his product wasn't a family secret passed down the generations, wasn't even anything he developed after extensive trial and error, it's the recipe he got from the manufacturer of the dough mixing machine he purchased, he said. And the costs he was paying did not support the 99 cent price tag he said. As well, he cared about product quality and consistency, and didn't skimp out on the ingredients. He believed that in the long term, the consumer will make the right choice.

He ended up being right, not just once, but on several occasions over the subsequent decades. His competitor next door did shutter, new competitors came, and, each time offered a lower price, and each time lost. What they all failed to understand is that the majority of the people do recognize quality and aren't opposed to paying for good things. It's when you pay for it and still don't get what you should, that it becomes a problem.

He was playing a long-term game, asking for a little bit more but consistently delivering a good product at a reasonable price, recognizing that his business reputation would pay in the long-term. These are lessons that the new owner unfortunately does not understand.

The new pizza 2001 slice is smaller, and the pie is now cut into 2 extra portions, the new owner trying to slide a smaller product under the nose of the consumers thinking they won't notice. He has retained the same dough crust but with far fewer toppings, even skimping out on the pizza sauce. He also doesn't make the pizza as often - and the result is he keeps the old product for a lot longer when it isn't sold, ultimately selling a much much worse product to the customer when he finally makes a sale. The old 2001 slice that earned the 4.6 stars was right about there, almost perfect for what it is. This one isn't even a 2. I would rank it at 1.5.

So, unfortunately, while I hope that the new owner reads these comments and goes back to the kind of product that permitted the old owner to outlast all his competitors for almost 30 years, I suspect he won't. Cheapness is a cultural trait in certain traditions making the people desensitized and unable to see, grasp or understand subtle differences in experience - one can only see as far as their perspective allows - as Schopenhauer wrote.

So, sadly, I had to say goodbye to Pizza 2001 and retire my habit of occasionally going there as my choice venue for the unhealthy bite. And to the old owner - hope you son finds the career he loves and that you enjoy retirement. It was good knowing you for the past 25 years. Long may you run.

Lucas

Some of the best pizza in Vancouver!

Priyan Suthakar

I absolutely loved the pizza and environment at Pizza 2001! On top of the food being incredible, the ownership was beyond amazing. The new owners were kind, welcoming, and simply put, awesome people. It was good vibes all around! I ordered on Too Good to Go, and while other places tend to serve dry, stale, and undesirable slices of pizza on TGTG, this place offered their best. The owners offered to reheat it, and with that small gesture, the pizza was once again warm, cheesy, mouthwatering, with a crispy crust, rich sauce, and just as delicious as ever. My box included slices of Black Forest Ham with Swiss Cheese (the pizza that is zoomed into on the image attached) and Capicola (the pizza that is in the background of the image attached), and without exaggerating, it was honestly some of the best pizza I have ever had. I would highly recommend! Thanks so much for the wonderful service Pizza 2001!

Arya Vasani

I ordered from Too good to go, but yhe pizzas felt stale and especially the Hawaiian pizza and the pepperoni pizza.
I have tried Too good to go at other pizza places as well, but this was the worst place for that. I have not tried the freshly baked pizzas, so I am not judging those slices, but I won't recommend people to get TGTG from this place.

Brandon Winkler

Pizza was good, nice deal for slices.

Davey Fraser

I usually really like this place but seems the owner is charging gourmet prices for the basic slices now which is too bad,.. I am assuming the older man during the day is the owner. The pizza was very basic, I had a slice of cheese pizza and a slice with just mushroom. The prices and promotions advertised do not seem accurate anymore. The pizza wasn't awesome like it was previously, it's just average or below.

Atmosphere: 5

Anton VS

Visited this place today and really liked it! The owner (or the chef) is kind and attentive to clients, accepts clients' personal adjustments to pizzas. I got exactly what I wanted, particularly 4 different quarters to taste as more different pizzas as possible. There's also free additional parmejano and hot sauce. Price is reasonable. Will be visiting this place when I'm next time in Vancouver! Ohh ya, just forgot about a decent choice of vegeterian options.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kaza Corp

As a tourist on my second visit to Vancouver I think it's safe to say I found my favorite pizza.

I've stopped in at all the other pizza joints in the area and while they were all mostly enjoyable nothing hits like the pepperoni pizza I had here at Pizza 2001.

The slices were big, 2 filled me up, and I can eat! The pepperoni was crispy, the cheese was perfectly placed and melty but what set this pizza apart was the sauce. They don't hold back on the amount of sauce or the flavor.

It wasn't too saucy mind you but the other pizza joints are all too conservative on the sauce.

10/10 for a wicked good slice and wonderful service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hernan P

Old school flavor vibes love it not the place tho

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 2

Sean Harris

Awesome shop for slices, found this place when others were closed. Highly highly recommend this spot. Im no Dave Portnoy, but I definitely enjoy my slices. The ingredients are quality, cooked perfectly and the crust was thin and light with mild crunch. A firm 9/10!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza Slice

et Lunar

This spot has been a staple of mine for over 25years!! Same owner lady works the space with one other staple staff and the pizza is def filling! Not like almost all pizza by the slice joints! Price per slice range between 2.50 and 3.50ish but unless you have a large appetite, 2 slices is plenty. Careful cuz they don't open one day of the week. So disappointing when I forget 🥲

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Yamashita

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options use milk cheese

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza Slice, Garlic & Spicy Beef, All Dressed Pizza

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