South U Pizza

Reviews

• Veronica C.

  star star star star star 30 May 2026

  Listen, I've been grabbing slices here since 2010 when the building used to be a coffee shop with crepes. The service is always good and the pizza is always cheesy. The reason I'm writing a review today, however, is because the woman working tonight (didn't get her name) was a champion. She talked about the cheese they use, asked me how my night was going, and we struck up a small conversation about me being a teacher. She said some really kind words about the profession and it just brighten my night. And to top it all off, I accidentally left my car keys on the counter and when I sent my bf back to grab them, she explained how she ran out to yell for the "cute little Asian girl."
  
  All in all, I think this is pizza is superior to backroom for that late night slice and the service is always kind. Shout out to you guys!! Keep it up :)

• Daniel B.

  star star star star_border star_border 18 May 2026

  Very soon there is going to be a new player in the pizza panorama of South University, and perhaps then South U Pizza might decide to step up its game.
  
  Recently, I was peckish around lunch time, and really wanted a slice of pizza. While there are a bunch of places with pies on the perimeter of campus, slices seemed harder to come by.
  
  One of the great things about slice shops is that the pies are on display, so you can eat with your eyes and see what you're getting yourself into. The pizzas at South U looked better than the place around the corner, but even still, they were unremarkable.
  
  So I did the only sensible thing. I ordered a buffalo chicken slice.
  
  No matter the quality of the pie, putting a delicious topping like buffalo chicken on it, will produce a tasty treat. And it was. However, the slice would have been infinitely better if it was reheated in the oven before being served from the rotating warmer display.
  
  In New York, that's just how it's done. Maybe in Michigan slice shops just do things differently. There is no easy access to the pizza oven from the front counter at this establishment, so the place clearly isn't designed to reheat slices. More's the pity.
  
  On the plus side, the garlic knots are freaking excellent. On the strength of the knots alone, I'm happy to elevate South U to three stars, even if the sauce served along side these burnished, deeply seasoned bread twists was stone cold. Seriously, that's how good the knots are.
  
  Next time I'm feeling like a snack, I may just go for an order of those knots, instead of eating a slice of that greasy floppy "pizza".
  
  A little music in the dining area wouldn't hurt either. When I was there, the silence was a little unsettling, especially with a room full of people eating their lunch. Still, I don't need ambiance at a slice shop. I just need a slice with a good crisp bottom, and ideally some bubbles popping up from the crust. But that's another story.

• John T.

  star star star star_border star_border 16 May 2026

  I work around the corner, so it was my first time having pizza at South U.
  
  My review could easily go up or down as I continue to order at this place.
  
  I walk in already having had lunch (I'm generally a packer), but wanted to try this place out. I figured I'd try a buffalo chicken slice.
  
  I walk in around 12:30, there are 2 tables filled. I go to look at the slices (no one is at the register), and am a bit disappointed because the selection was small, and the single slice of buffalo chicken pizza left was very small and had 1 piece of chicken. No matter, I'm sure the lunch rush took all the rest, so I went for a slice of cheese (I couldn't justify spending $4 on the small slice of buffalo chicken).
  
  The cheese pizza was very cheesy and quite delicious, however, this pizza may have been the single greasiest slice of pizza I've ever eaten. I don't usually pat down my pizza with a paper towel, but I did this time.
  
  Still, the pizza was generally pretty solid (not great), and I'll be trying it again!
  
  There was a young lady at the register, and I have to commend her. She got what appeared to be a very angry person from a company wondering where their pizza was. She explained to them that the number they gave her was incorrect, so she had no way to contact them. Despite their anger (based on what she was saying, I could tell that the call was less than pleasant), I think she handled the situation well.

• Alex J.

  star star star star star_border 16 May 2026

  After having this pie, I am thoroughly baffled as to why locals insist on frequenting nearby NYDP, which has got nothing on this place. Ooey, gooey cheese. Not sure what mushrooms go in the four mushroom pizza, but it was meaty, mushroomy goodness, and that's good with us. Though it would be funny to find out that the the stated four mushrooms is cremini, baby bella, and portabella alongside typical white buttons, since those three are actually the same mushroom in different stages of growth. *shrug*
  
  Also, your check-in comes with a stellar coupon - be sure to put that to good use.

• Matt T.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 16 May 2026

  Ordered pizza for delivery at 12AM but when we called they told us to order with eat street.
  
  Pizza took an hour and was super greasy.  Cheese bread was not very hot and was also greasy.  Over all 2 stars for below average pizza at 1AM.