Mmmmmm. So good! Topping are fresh but the sauce and most importantly noted, the crust. Great job team.
Thanks , I'll be back!✌🏻
Arturo Garza
Got a slice of the BBQ Chicken Pizza and it was so good I can’t even describe it. I will definitely buy a whole pie of that on my next cheat day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gonschik7
If you’re in downtown and craving pizza, Pizza 2001 is an absolute hidden gem! 🍕✨
The slices here are unbelievably delicious – perfectly baked crust, just the right amount of cheese, and toppings that taste fresh and full of flavor. For such a great price (starting at only $3), the quality completely blew me away. It’s one of those rare spots where you get both value and taste without compromise.
The staff are friendly and quick, so even when it’s busy you won’t be waiting long. The place itself has that authentic, no-frills vibe, which makes it even better – it feels like you’ve discovered a real local favorite.
⭐ 5/5 without hesitation. If you love pizza that’s affordable, fast, and seriously tasty, this is THE place. Highly recommended – I’ll definitely be coming back again and again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
metron0me 47
This is the Best Pizza place in Vancouver. It has recently changed management but the new owners are Abi and Kousi keeping the tradition alive AND improving on it. Great prices, excellent pizza, close to the Skytrain, family local business, what more could you possibly want? HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! (And I don't often give such a good review btw!) seriously try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Donn
lovely place, owner is very nice
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam LeBlanc
A Vancouver institution and a Pender and Seymour quasi-landmark.
A friend came back to town and demanded going there first and it puzzled me. Then we grabbed some and now i know why: it's quintessentially early 2000's Vancouver 'za, and it hasn't changed much. I dread the day that i cannot have this again.
The Garlic is recommended.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Viktor Popovic
Food poisoning 🥲
Omar Kassem
Their garlic pizza is great, very affordable and Inflation proof pricing. Plus the owner is great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brent Arentsen
Not the same, there seems to be new ownership and the quality has gone down.
I think some recent reviews are harsh. It’s hard to expect new owners to get everything right the first time vs someone running the place for decades.
I can tell the quality is getting better and the walkout specials are great deals. Butter chicken pizza was one of the best I’ve tried in the city
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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.
Pizza at its finest
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mmmmmm. So good! Topping are fresh but the sauce and most importantly noted, the crust. Great job team.
Thanks , I'll be back!✌🏻
Got a slice of the BBQ Chicken Pizza and it was so good I can’t even describe it. I will definitely buy a whole pie of that on my next cheat day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re in downtown and craving pizza, Pizza 2001 is an absolute hidden gem! 🍕✨
The slices here are unbelievably delicious – perfectly baked crust, just the right amount of cheese, and toppings that taste fresh and full of flavor. For such a great price (starting at only $3), the quality completely blew me away. It’s one of those rare spots where you get both value and taste without compromise.
The staff are friendly and quick, so even when it’s busy you won’t be waiting long. The place itself has that authentic, no-frills vibe, which makes it even better – it feels like you’ve discovered a real local favorite.
⭐ 5/5 without hesitation. If you love pizza that’s affordable, fast, and seriously tasty, this is THE place. Highly recommended – I’ll definitely be coming back again and again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the Best Pizza place in Vancouver. It has recently changed management but the new owners are Abi and Kousi keeping the tradition alive AND improving on it. Great prices, excellent pizza, close to the Skytrain, family local business, what more could you possibly want?
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! (And I don't often give such a good review btw!)
seriously try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lovely place, owner is very nice
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Vancouver institution and a Pender and Seymour quasi-landmark.
A friend came back to town and demanded going there first and it puzzled me. Then we grabbed some and now i know why: it's quintessentially early 2000's Vancouver 'za, and it hasn't changed much. I dread the day that i cannot have this again.
The Garlic is recommended.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food poisoning 🥲
Their garlic pizza is great, very affordable and Inflation proof pricing. Plus the owner is great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not the same, there seems to be new ownership and the quality has gone down.
Restaurantji Recommends
I think some recent reviews are harsh. It’s hard to expect new owners to get everything right the first time vs someone running the place for decades.
I can tell the quality is getting better and the walkout specials are great deals. Butter chicken pizza was one of the best I’ve tried in the city
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Their slices are really good
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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! 🍕🙌
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.
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