Established in 1952, Leaning Tower of Pizza has been a beloved Minneapolis institution for over 70 years. This classic pizza joint and bar has earned a reputation for its delectable old-school Minnesota-style pizza. Alongside their famous pies, guests can enjoy a lively atmosphere perfect for catching the game with friends. Whether you’re dining in, grabbing a takeaway, or opting for delivery, Leaning Tower of Pizza offers a taste of tradition that has stood the test of time.
Long-standing pizzeria with late-night hours serving up basic Italian dishes in a no-frills setting.
Elizabeth Mathers
My friend and I have always driven by here but we never went! We decided to stop by finally and it was perfect. Right before Halloween. Our server was amazing. We asked for appetizer recommendations and he recommended the wings, cauliflower, and mozzarella sticks. I am always down to clown on some mozzarella sticks. I chase thst high. These were single handedly the best mozzarella sticks I’ve ever eaten. They were fried perfectly. The cheese was melted and remained melted to the lsst piece (I think there were 6). Whoever fried these was clearly gifted with the powers of a dairy deity. I was floored. It was erotic. I forgot to take a picture, we just sat there in silence, chewing. And we ordered The Comforter pizza (I think that’s what it was called). It was essentially a cordon Bleu chicken pizza. I wanted to cry. I wanted to eat forever. It was chicken, bacon, cheese, alfredo, ham (I think? Because if not then it’s not a chicken cordon bleu). I wanted time to slow so I could experience everything about this pizza. It felt like being tucked into the bed by your mom… never knowing there will be a last time. Comforting. I had a flashback eating this like Remy from Ratatouille. I cried when we were too full to finish. We told the server it was our first time and he gave us coupons for next time! Thank you, TJ. This is a great place to hang out and chill and eat pizza and stare at plants and touch the plants and wonder what kind of plants they are.
… moreRobert K Kroll
Today I ordered the Italian Stallion Hoagie w/side salad.
The salad was huge as was the samwich, I ended up taking half home .
So two meal in one Woo-Hoo.
Service was great and atmosphere was great.
Highly recommend the Italian Stallion or just about anything they make .
Plump full of cheese, meats and sauce, very well created.
I do know the pizzas Rock.
… moreOne Peace
I ordered mozzarella stick from uber and they had no cheese in them, uber refused to refund me and leaning tower seems to not answer the phone at night. Either the some type of potato flour as their breading or someone thought itd be funny to make my mozzarella sticks with mashed potato. Either way, the experience had me heated.
Tj, one of the managers?, answered after the 5th call.
… moreJustin W
Im not sure who makes the worst pizza in MN, but this place is definitely in the conversation. These are likely ordered pre-made and just heated up in an oven. No sauce, the dough taste like one of the pieces of “bread” that come in an MRE. I ordered take out so I can’t say anything about the establishment itself, but I legitimately wouldn’t give one of these pizzas to a hungry homeless person in fear that they would become combatant.
… moreChris Swaggert
Great place to eat. Very community oriented. Met one of the owners, Jamie. Had a great talk that made me love the place even more after talking with him. Jamie and Nikki, please keep up the good work you and your staff are doing for the community.
… moreLeslie Cooper-Szlavich
Ordered 2 pepperoni pizzas for delivery and both came as only cheese. I have had good cheese only pizzas and this is not one of them. Take a Jack’s frozen pizzas, scrape off all flavor and toppings and that is what they proudly deliver. Worst in MN
… moreMarshall Thompson
2/28/26. Guy there was by himself working his butt off for 15-25 customers, more by the minute. Some young lady showed up about 5 after 4 (I presume her shift started at 4?) She didn’t seem too interested in helping people. After I asked if she was working, she said yes and got me a beer. Empty glass for 10 minutes or so and I had to ask.
Pizza was good.
… moreMistress Calypso
I love happy hour at Leaning Tower, but never know what to expect from night to night. TJ and Leif are generally on top of service, but we have had less stellar experiences with other staff. They recently changed their happy hour menu to have fewer options. I crave their slices though. Honestly, go for a slice rather than the full pizza. If you want a whole pie go, elsewhere for overall quantity for the money. Overall LT is a great neighborhood joint, the staff do tend to get to know the regulars, but plan to maybe not be a priority.
… moreEmma Wille
Truly wonderful experience here. The Tower of Beeza is excellent, the happy hour deals are great, and the service was fantastic. This business has been so generous with the local community, especially recently, and it was an absolute pleasure to eat here.
… moreamelia severson
Absolute trash. Took 2 hrs too get food. Ordered 2 pizza salad n wings over 100 dollars. The salad came warm and for 16 dollars it was a white styrofoam container little over half full. No dressing no utensils. The wings u get 8 over cooked dry wings for 17 dollars paid for extra celery for 2 tiny sticks the pizza was old and frankly sucked especially for the price. Dont waste ur time or money.
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