Sidewall Pizza in Greenville, SC

Basic Information:

Pizza: Sidewall Pizza

Number of Locations: 4, all near Greenville, SC
Location Reviewed: 99 Cleveland Street in Greenville, SC (just south of downtown, 1 block east of US 29)
Website: https://www.sidewallpizza.com/
Date of Review Visit: September 2025
What I Ordered: 14" pizza with big pepperoni and Italian sausage; black cherry soda to drink
Price: $26.39 (includes drink and tax but not tip)
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Summary Review: 4.5 stars (out of 5)

 

Detailed Review:

Crust: Named for part of a car tire, Sidewall Pizza has a thin crust, but the crust is thicker than you might expect near the edges.  The crust has a nice crispy texture.  Burnt spots on the crust look a little unappetizing, but they taste fine.  Score: 9/10

Sauce: I ordered the crushed tomato sauce, which is their standard sauce.  It is a thick, robust sauce with a nice tomatoey flavor.  I really like it.  Score: 10/10

Cheese: The standard cheese is 100% mozzarella, although they do have other cheese options.  My pizza was slightly undercheesed.  The cheese does not have much flavor, but it also does not produce much grease.  Score: 8/10

Toppings: The Italian sausage appears in ground up bits; it is tasty with a little spice and decent pork flavor.  Sidewall offers 2 types of pepperoni: big and little.  The server told me the only difference between the 2 pepperonis was the diameter of the slice, which seemed strange to me.  The big pepperoni is not spicy and has decent pork flavor.  Both toppings appear in high quantity.  Score: 9/10

Overall Taste: Everything works together very well.  I would like to have tasted a little more flavor from the cheese and pepperoni.  Score: 9.5/10

Pizza Appearance: The crust and its blackened areas are more noticeable than you would expect for a thin crust pizza.

Dining Atmosphere: Sidewall has a quiet, casual dining area with tables and chairs.  The restaurant is named after part of a tire, and the restaurant is decorated like an old commercial garage complete with glass overhead doors.

Customer Service: The service was prompt, friendly, and attentive on my visit.

Monetary Value: Sidewall Pizza is high quality, but it's not cheap.  They offer many specialty pizzas but only make one size.  Bring a friend or be ready for leftovers.

The Final Judgment:

The restaurant's name and dining area has automotive vibes, but there's no rubber or motor oil in this pizza.  Sidewall makes a very good but pricey pizza, and especially for car enthusiasts it's a nice place to go for those special pizza occasions.  Score: 87/100