By Tricia Gorsich on August 4, 2026 Verified by Google

Uncle G's Pizza in Hoover is the real deal, especially if you're after Detroit style — it's clearly what they're known for and it shows. I got the "Cool It Down" and the crust really stood out to me: even though it's baked pan-style, it comes out light and airy instead of heavy or greasy like a lot of Detroit-style pies can be. The ricotta with hot honey was a perfect balance — just the right amount of sweetness with a nice touch of heat that didn't overpower it. On top of the food, the staff was super friendly and genuinely helped me narrow down what to order. Will definitely be back!

By Kam Wiggins on July 25, 2026 Verified by Google

We ordered a pizza and it was supposed to have veggies all over and pepperoni on half. Got it home and it was half veggie and half pepperoni. This was absolutely the worst pizza I have ever had. Hardly any sauce, hardly any cheese, and crust is like rubber. This is my last time ordering from them and would never recommend it.
Addition to review 7/25/26 - I called the store and they said they would refund for the pizza the day we ordered. Did not happen after several weeks. Called again and they gave me one of the owners number. I called her and she said they don't put sauce on the pizza, it comes on the side. We'll, we didn't get any on it or on the side. She was not very nice and finally said she would refund the money which was weeks ago and did not happen. I don't know where the good reviews could have possibly come from, maybe it was different owners then. If you read the bad reviews and the owners responses, you can see the sarcastic attitude. They won't be open much longer. That's what happens when you don't treat customers right.

By Sam Nelson on March 23, 2026 Verified by Google

The pizza was delicious. We got the figgie and added bacon to it; we also got it as a pan pizza, though we would totally try the New York Style. It's a beautiful balance of sweet, salty, and savory with just a bit of freshness from the arugula. The breadsticks were also good.

Service was immaculate as the person who took our order was witty and patient despite the fact they had been there since 10 AM (we arrived at around 7:30). At some point they what to deal with someone over the phone; I don't know what that person's experience of them was, but from our end it sounded like they were saying everything right. The atmosphere was non-existent considering that it's basically takeout only, but there were pinball machines,m so that's automatically 4 stars.

By Jesse Hidalgo on November 20, 2025 Verified by Google

Uncle G's Pizza is Awesome! A Must-Try in Hoover!

Uncle G's Pizza is truly awesome! The food is incredible, and the entire Hoover store is ridiculously clean—which I really appreciate.
​They have great daily deals; a huge shout-out for the BOGO pizzas on Wednesdays! I ate my pizza too fast to snap a photo, but that cookie with the ice cream was an excellent way to finish.
​A big bonus is that they make their own dough in-house, and you can see how clean and organized the preparation room is. I was most impressed by the restroom, which is a rare find in a casual Birmingham pizza spot. This place is clean, inviting, and serves great food.
​I loved the mini arcade with the pinball machines, too. I will be back for sure!

Ps if you all read these let's do a wine night special, you have all those bottles tempting me now push me over the edge with a deal.

By Payton Pierce on September 22, 2025 Verified by Google

10/10 Pizza, service, atmosphere. My girlfriend and I come here every Monday night. Easily the best Pizza in and around Birmingham. I love the fact that everyone in here is so nice, and helpful. I love being able to get free refills on my fountain drinks. Service is always super fast, doesn’t take but 10 minutes at most to get our food! We love Uncle G’s!