Hands down the best pizza in town. Amazing ambiance and decor. It feels like a hug from the community every time you walk in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liz martino
I moved to Maine from CT and really miss the pizza from CT. This was the first place I found good pizza. My husband and I got the dragon smooch and a pepperoni both were excellent. The dragon smooch is very tasty. We will definitely be returning
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin Kane
First time here. Wonderful staff, atmosphere, and the wood fired pizza was fantastic 👌!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wolf Grey
Phenomenal pizza. Excellent flavor, multiple cheeses, toppings, and sauces. Try the pesto, I was skeptical, I’m not now. Quiet atmosphere, with books to read. Friendly and accommodating staff. Priced well for artisanal pizza in a quirky shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza
Kathleen Golden
THE PIZZA WAS DISGUSTING.......THICK CRUST, NOT COOKED, AND BURNT TOPPINGS, WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY.......I COULD HAVE MADE IT BETTER MYSELF.......NEVER AGAIN.......NEVER......
Ron Ploeg
Stumbled on this place, an artsy part of town. Pizza was amazing. Curry cauliflower soup was amazing. People super nice. We lucked out! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Kraszewski
Grand Central Cafe in Waterville is an absolute gem, especially if you’re looking for delicious gluten-free pizza! We stopped in with both kids and adults, and everyone left happy and full. The gluten-free pizza crust was one of the best I’ve had—flavorful, and perfectly cooked in their brick pizza oven. It’s rare to find a place that nails both regular and gluten-free crusts, but they’ve mastered it.
We tried a few different pizzas, but the pesto chicken pizza was the standout—loaded with flavor, fresh toppings, and just the right amount of sauce. The brick oven gives every pizza a slightly smoky, wood-fired taste that takes it to the next level.
The restaurant itself is eclectic and comfortable, with a welcoming vibe that works well for families or small groups. It’s conveniently located near the interstate, making it a perfect stop for a great meal while traveling. We also loved chatting with the lovely owner, who has worked here for over 18 years. Her pride and care for the restaurant really shine through in the food and service.
Grand Central Cafe is a great find—fantastic pizza, friendly faces, and worth every stop off the highway.
If you’re looking for good-quality & delicious brick oven pizza, unfortunately this place is NOT it!!! While the staff seemed nice and the atmosphere was OK, I found this place on a whim while looking for some brick oven pizza locally.
While the brick oven exists, it was almost as if the pizza quality itself was below what you might get at Dominos, and thrown into the oven. The crust and the ingredients were so bland that I had a hard time even getting through the pie- and I’m a pizza LOVER!
Definitely won’t be back unless they change the crust recipe and get higher quality ingredients for sauce and toppings. :-/
Shane Race
My wife and I tried a new spot known for wood fired pizza, it didn’t disappoint. The pizza had a perfectly charred crust with fresh toppings and cheeses. We weren’t planning on dessert, but the carrot cake was too tempting to pass up moist, not too sweet, and absolutely worth it. Cozy vibes, great food we’ll definitely be back!
Pressured Speech
Easily one of the best brick oven pizza restaurants in Maine with amazing staff! <3
Alex Fulton
I popped into Grand Central in a rush hoping they’d have slices for lunch and I could grab and go. They did. Alyse was delightful and got me in and out with 3 to-go in no time. Within the first few bites it dawned on me that this was easily the best pizza in town. This is a 4-Star review because i feel blindsided. There was now way to know this was going to be THE BEST PIZZA IN WATERVILLE. I never got to say goodbye to all the other pizza spots I frequented and now will never return to. No warning. No goodbyes. Rude really.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza
Mer Feero
This is probably my favorite pizza place in the world. Unmatched garlic bread (Grand Bread), unmatched vibes. I’d probably cry if they shut down to be honest.
Hands down the best pizza in town. Amazing ambiance and decor. It feels like a hug from the community every time you walk in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I moved to Maine from CT and really miss the pizza from CT. This was the first place I found good pizza. My husband and I got the dragon smooch and a pepperoni both were excellent. The dragon smooch is very tasty. We will definitely be returning
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here. Wonderful staff, atmosphere, and the wood fired pizza was fantastic 👌!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal pizza. Excellent flavor, multiple cheeses, toppings, and sauces. Try the pesto, I was skeptical, I’m not now.
Quiet atmosphere, with books to read. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Priced well for artisanal pizza in a quirky shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza
THE PIZZA WAS DISGUSTING.......THICK CRUST, NOT COOKED, AND BURNT TOPPINGS, WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY.......I COULD HAVE MADE IT BETTER MYSELF.......NEVER AGAIN.......NEVER......
Stumbled on this place, an artsy part of town. Pizza was amazing. Curry cauliflower soup was amazing. People super nice. We lucked out! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grand Central Cafe in Waterville is an absolute gem, especially if you’re looking for delicious gluten-free pizza! We stopped in with both kids and adults, and everyone left happy and full. The gluten-free pizza crust was one of the best I’ve had—flavorful, and perfectly cooked in their brick pizza oven. It’s rare to find a place that nails both regular and gluten-free crusts, but they’ve mastered it.
We tried a few different pizzas, but the pesto chicken pizza was the standout—loaded with flavor, fresh toppings, and just the right amount of sauce. The brick oven gives every pizza a slightly smoky, wood-fired taste that takes it to the next level.
The restaurant itself is eclectic and comfortable, with a welcoming vibe that works well for families or small groups. It’s conveniently located near the interstate, making it a perfect stop for a great meal while traveling. We also loved chatting with the lovely owner, who has worked here for over 18 years. Her pride and care for the restaurant really shine through in the food and service.
Grand Central Cafe is a great find—fantastic pizza, friendly faces, and worth every stop off the highway.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza, Chicken Pesto Pizza
The veggie chili is amazing as are the pizzas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adorable, delicious, and super kind!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza
Great pizza. We found this place from reviews, and it didn't disappoint. Don't let the outside fool you.
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If you’re looking for good-quality & delicious brick oven pizza, unfortunately this place is NOT it!!! While the staff seemed nice and the atmosphere was OK, I found this place on a whim while looking for some brick oven pizza locally.
While the brick oven exists, it was almost as if the pizza quality itself was below what you might get at Dominos, and thrown into the oven. The crust and the ingredients were so bland that I had a hard time even getting through the pie- and I’m a pizza LOVER!
Definitely won’t be back unless they change the crust recipe and get higher quality ingredients for sauce and toppings. :-/
My wife and I tried a new spot known for wood fired pizza, it didn’t disappoint. The pizza had a perfectly charred crust with fresh toppings and cheeses. We weren’t planning on dessert, but the carrot cake was too tempting to pass up moist, not too sweet, and absolutely worth it. Cozy vibes, great food we’ll definitely be back!
Easily one of the best brick oven pizza restaurants in Maine with amazing staff! <3
I popped into Grand Central in a rush hoping they’d have slices for lunch and I could grab and go. They did. Alyse was delightful and got me in and out with 3 to-go in no time.
Within the first few bites it dawned on me that this was easily the best pizza in town.
This is a 4-Star review because i feel blindsided. There was now way to know this was going to be THE BEST PIZZA IN WATERVILLE. I never got to say goodbye to all the other pizza spots I frequented and now will never return to. No warning. No goodbyes. Rude really.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza
This is probably my favorite pizza place in the world. Unmatched garlic bread (Grand Bread), unmatched vibes. I’d probably cry if they shut down to be honest.
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