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Pizza by Ruffin is a Pizzeria (located inside the Fairview Market Hall) in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle Washington. We specialize in pizza al taglio (pizza by the cut). We are a black, woman, and veteran owned small business. We strive to do what is best for people and the planet one pizza at a time.
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Address: 400 Fairview Ave N #107, Seattle, WA 98109
Website: https://www.pizzabyruffin.com/
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Reviews
Arianna Stegall
Freaking DELICIOUS!! I absolutely loved our order of the spicy pep and shroom pep! They also have vegan and vegetarian options! The bread was so good, sauce and toppings were so fresh (check out image). Wait time was not long at all and of course, the service is 5-star! Colleen and Isaiah are so nice and made our experience 10x better. We enjoyed learning about their take on bringing culture to the slices and keeping it affordable for folks in the area. I also love that they support local distributors for their food and drink. If you’re craving pizza, this is the place to go! 11/10!
… moreBriana Cunningham
This place is rated high for a reason. Their “craft” pizza was really good. The owners are friendly and they have great service. I’m not from the area (from the south), and they exceeded my expectations. They made me feel special on my birthday! Can’t wait to go back and try a different variety of pizza. Owner mentioned some pizzas change out biweekly. $7 is high for a slice, but that’s only because I’m from the south where everything is cheap.
Try the Africa Burger if it’s still available. Excuse the bite in the photo, the smell was so inviting that I forgot to take a picture before 🙂
… moreTry the Africa Burger if it’s still available. Excuse the bite in the photo, the smell was so inviting that I forgot to take a picture before 🙂
Liz
The pizza is AMAZING. I got the Mullah Lamb and Spicy Beef and both were out of this world!
Vibes are immaculate at Pizza By Ruffin and Isaiah and Colleen are so wonderful!
I’d def reccomend grabbing a slice or three & supporting an awesome small business. Thank you!
… moreVibes are immaculate at Pizza By Ruffin and Isaiah and Colleen are so wonderful!
I’d def reccomend grabbing a slice or three & supporting an awesome small business. Thank you!
Megan
So many wonderful things to say about this place!! The pizza is so fresh, and they bring their own unique spin to a classic food. I love trying the newest flavor creations, and you can’t go wrong with their tried and true classics. In addition to their flavorful and consistently delicious pizza offerings, their service is exceptional! The owners are so kind and helpful, and I will continue to support them and their business! They also have a great happy hour!!
… moreMatthew Wendland
These folks are serving some excellent Roman-style pizza. Honestly I couldn’t tell you where you could find better Roman-style in Seattle. I also got their Sando, prosciutto, burrata, and pepperoni on focaccia. When I took my first bite I involuntarily let out a “wow” because of what a delicious and cohesive sandwich it was.
The folks that run it were very kind, welcoming, and helpful.
Will be back. Highly recommend for a SLU lunch.
… moreThe folks that run it were very kind, welcoming, and helpful.
Will be back. Highly recommend for a SLU lunch.
M G
I popped into Ruffin’s to try their pizza at lunchtime, and found the food and service a solid 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️. There was a short line and plenty of pizza options available. Slices ranged from $4 – $8 per slice. I opted for 2 vegan slices (@ $4 each) for takeout. I got them home and proceeded to toast them in the toaster oven. The crust is crispy and somewhat fluffy (almost like a focaccia) and the toppings were savory and plentiful (tomato sauce, olives and onions. No cheese b/c vegan). That said, the pizza tasted old though the owner said the pizzas are made fresh each day. Maybe my slices were an anomaly. The crust was tough to chew into and the tomato sauce had that dried out appearance like it’d been sitting out for awhile. The green olives appeared to have been added after cooking which was fine but I love toasted olives. The slices also aren’t huge so paying $8 for a slice seemed expensive, IMHO (see photo with ruler for measurement) so I’m glad I only paid $4 for my vegan slice. Will I return? Not likely, as I think there’s a lot of other great pizza places in Seattle with better prices and fresher-tasting pizza.
In response to the owners comments: Thank you for the explanation. It’s appreciated. I’m glad to hear that the pizza is made fresh daily. Though it did not taste like it, I have amended my comment. Unfortunately, I did not think it was a 5-star pizza. Service was 3 stars (not bad, not great. Average.). It could have been bumped up, perhaps, if someone had asked if I needed my slices toasted onsite. The lunch “rush” was small only 4 people in line. Not too crazy busy. To be clear, the pizza is not bad; nor was the service. To me, it was average hence the 3-star rating. I’m happy to hear they donate unsold pizza and support the community; that’s not unique, many places do (especially here) and that’s a good thing.
… moreIn response to the owners comments: Thank you for the explanation. It’s appreciated. I’m glad to hear that the pizza is made fresh daily. Though it did not taste like it, I have amended my comment. Unfortunately, I did not think it was a 5-star pizza. Service was 3 stars (not bad, not great. Average.). It could have been bumped up, perhaps, if someone had asked if I needed my slices toasted onsite. The lunch “rush” was small only 4 people in line. Not too crazy busy. To be clear, the pizza is not bad; nor was the service. To me, it was average hence the 3-star rating. I’m happy to hear they donate unsold pizza and support the community; that’s not unique, many places do (especially here) and that’s a good thing.
James
I had a couple pizza slices from here – the fun guy, which had mushrooms & Jamaican curry, and the works, which had beef, burger sauce, and banana peppers + onions
These were Roman-style, a style not often found around here. it has long, thinner slices that are rectangular shaped.
The part I liked the most on each pizza was the crust. It was really good – very airy, and super easy to eat. The crunch, especially around the edges, was fantastic.
The undercarriage was also cooked really well – there was a certain char to it to give it hardness but not make it overly chewy or burnt. It’s like eating into a much lighter
version of a Detroit-style pizza
Both slices were pretty good, but I think I liked the fun guy slightly more. While mushrooms are standard on pizza, the incorporation of the Jamaican curry in here was fascinating.
It’s not something that you typically see on pizza, and it’s not just thrown on as a topping here – it’s mixed underneath the cheese. this makes it so each bite has a great combination of flavors –
from cheesy, to umami, to spicy from the curry. And while I wouldn’t call it spicy food, you do feel the spice from the curry, which makes it super interesting
On the other slice – it was decent, but the burger sauce didn’t compare flavor-wise to the Jamaican curry. Also, the beef and onions were charred too much to really taste them – especially the beef –
which wasn’t super noticeable
The cheese was melted perfectly on both slices, though
The only other thing was that even 2 minutes after getting the slices, they were at a lukewarm temperature. I had to put these in my air fryer for a while before they could actually be warm, and I don’t think
they were reheated for long enough after I selected them from the display.
It’s on the expensive side for pizza – $15 for two slices is not cheap. These are pretty large slices – coming in at 150g each – and it is an expensive neighborhood, so it’s not terrible, but people from other parts of the country
with a better pizza culture might be shocked at these prices
Also, the service is amazing
Overall, I think this place delivers on providing great quality with unparalleled uniqueness in flavors. 8.5/10
… moreThese were Roman-style, a style not often found around here. it has long, thinner slices that are rectangular shaped.
The part I liked the most on each pizza was the crust. It was really good – very airy, and super easy to eat. The crunch, especially around the edges, was fantastic.
The undercarriage was also cooked really well – there was a certain char to it to give it hardness but not make it overly chewy or burnt. It’s like eating into a much lighter
version of a Detroit-style pizza
Both slices were pretty good, but I think I liked the fun guy slightly more. While mushrooms are standard on pizza, the incorporation of the Jamaican curry in here was fascinating.
It’s not something that you typically see on pizza, and it’s not just thrown on as a topping here – it’s mixed underneath the cheese. this makes it so each bite has a great combination of flavors –
from cheesy, to umami, to spicy from the curry. And while I wouldn’t call it spicy food, you do feel the spice from the curry, which makes it super interesting
On the other slice – it was decent, but the burger sauce didn’t compare flavor-wise to the Jamaican curry. Also, the beef and onions were charred too much to really taste them – especially the beef –
which wasn’t super noticeable
The cheese was melted perfectly on both slices, though
The only other thing was that even 2 minutes after getting the slices, they were at a lukewarm temperature. I had to put these in my air fryer for a while before they could actually be warm, and I don’t think
they were reheated for long enough after I selected them from the display.
It’s on the expensive side for pizza – $15 for two slices is not cheap. These are pretty large slices – coming in at 150g each – and it is an expensive neighborhood, so it’s not terrible, but people from other parts of the country
with a better pizza culture might be shocked at these prices
Also, the service is amazing
Overall, I think this place delivers on providing great quality with unparalleled uniqueness in flavors. 8.5/10
Tonya Murphy
We ordered our company lunch here and everything was great. They were very responsive with communication and we were able to land on a great variety of pizzas for our office. When I went to pick up the pizza the service they provided was next level; Colleen knew everyone’s name or took the time to ask for all customers that came in. Everyone at our office raved about the pizza as well!
… moreQuincy Rowe
Finally found my way here on a slow Monday around 1 pm! Ordered 2 slices to go, the Akomfem and the Jerk while having a pleasant conversation with one of the owners. Both slices were DELICIOUS, very tasty toppings that paired well together and the crust was nice and crispy! Highly recommended if you’re ever in the South Lake Union area for great quality pizza!
… moreBrian Puente
Went here with a coworker and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Got the Pepperoni pizza and A Fun Guy. A Fun Guy pizza definitely has a kick to it and is spicy but delicious. The Pepperoni is a classic and tastes great as well. Highly recommend!
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