Hutchins Garage doesn't sound like your typical Italian restaurant. I can say the Grandma Pizza was spectacular. We also shared the Burrata Salad. Burrata cheese was really good. I will return to Hutchins Garage.
Imari Sampson
Sep 15, 2024
5
Easily a 10/10 pizza spot in downtown Durham! Very easy to find, with convenient parking just up the road. The atmosphere gives off nostalgic, good vibes! It’s self-seating, and you handle everything through their QR code. I grabbed my own to-go box since I wanted to save some for the next day. A lot of people were choosing their to-go option as well (you can park out front if you’re picking up). Did I also forget to mention their pizzas can be made vegan-friendly? I got the hot honey pizza, and it was exceptional! My boyfriend and I have found our favorite pizza spot!
Leah Vulpitta
Aug 24, 2024
5
This pizza is DELICIOUS! My husband and I ordered the hot honey to split and we didn’t have any leftovers. The atmosphere is great! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We got there shortly after they opened and the pizza came out super quick! We will definitely be back!
Madeline German
Aug 12, 2024
5
The food here was incredible. I went with my cousin who was in town for the weekend and she said it was the best pizza she's had in ages, and I can agree 100%. The crust was thin and crispy, but had so much flavor it. We also got 2 salads, large enough to share each one, and very tasty for a salad, you won't be disappointed. My cousin got the margarita pizza and she enjoyed it, but it seemed to have more than the traditional amount of cheese was her only comment. I got the salsa Macha pizza, but with vegan cheese and it was delicious, quite possibly the best vegan pizza I've ever had. It was just the right amount of spicy, and the rest of the pizza balanced it out. We each had left over salad and pizza we took home, and when we had it later it was still very good, which can't be said about all food you take home to finish later. Will be going back and recommending this place to everyone who wants a great pizza.
Jake Hayden
May 12, 2024
5
My buddy brought me here, saying the pizza is great. We decided to split the softshell crab pizza which seemed a bit risky but man did they pull it off. It was way better than it had any right to be, and I'll never forget it. Truly impressed by that, plus the service was great and they've got great drink options.
Kestra James
Mar 18, 2024
5
This is a great spot for a drink and some GOOD pizza. They have a full bar but aren't able to make a few of the signature classic cocktails (no espresso martinis, no painkillers)
I love the outdoor seating, they have tons of outdoor tables and some space inside.
The pizza was really the star of the evening. We got the hot honey pizza and it was really delicious! Well balanced. I also loved the thin crust! The pizza isn't too cheesy which I appreciate as a lactose intolerant who still eats pizza every now and then.
I will definitely be back here!
Robert Dixey
Jan 7, 2024
5
Overall Rating: 5.4/10
The food and experience were good enough but didn't wow me. It was alright, not something I'd rave about.
Atmosphere / Service: 8.2/10
The restaurant's distinctive setting is engaging from the moment you see the building and continues as you sit down and take in your surroundings. Initially unclear on the self-service format, a staff member helpfully called out instructions for self-seating and using the QR code for menu and ordering. The process was unexpectedly smooth, despite a typical preference for in-person ordering. The limited menu options were a minor drawback.
Food:
Margherita Pizza: 5.1/10
The pizza, expected to be a standout given the sparse menu, was just adequate. It arrived quicker than anticipated, hinting at a possibly hastened baking process. The main detractor was the amount of grease, which was excessive, though the base was nicely crispy, and the cheese seemed to be good quality.
Bean Dip / Chips: 5.9/10
This appetizer was a pleasant surprise, providing a tasty complement to the pizza. The chips were seasoned with a unique blend that was initially enjoyable but became too strong after several bites.
3 Pokegyms and 1 Pokestop which gave the place a nice added value for Pokemon Go users.
Value: 5.8 / 10
Considering the overall experience, the value seems appropriate, and there's some interest in giving the pizza another try in the future to see if the experience gives a different result.
Jake Neurer
Dec 18, 2023
5
I was fortunate to catch Hutchins Garage right before close while I was in Durham. A wicked pizza joint in an old auto shop, decorated with punk rock idols and hipster stuff.
They carry a good number of local/state wide craft beers so I was happy to try one out. We ordered a Mortadella $14 - Italian Salume, fresh & aged mozzarella, roasted cherry tomatoes, topped with arugula and parmesan. - Everything was exactly what we hoped for and the crust was cooked perfectly. It was refreshing to have a light & earthy pizza paired with hefty pint before a night out!
Lena A-M
Nov 22, 2023
3
Indoor/outdoor flex space is nice, glad we could bring our dog. Margherita Pizza was OKAY, but very greasy. Had to use SO MANY napkins to sop up the grease, and keep it from getting all over my shirt. The dough/crust was a bit flimsy and very wet, like it wasn't cooked all the way and couldn't withstand the toppings (which were minimal). I like a pizza that isn't super "floppy". Our dog was happy to help eat some slices. The fried polenta was DELICIOUS, definitely get that!
Zac Bianco
Nov 21, 2023
5
Super cool spot. Repurposed an old garage as a pizza spot and it’s decorated in such a good way that something will catch your eyes on every wall. Pizza is fantastic and the staff were extremely kind and accommodating. Go try it!!!
James Morris
Nov 14, 2023
5
I had the pizza once for carry out and once in the restaurant. Food is really delicious and the ingredients seemed really fresh.
They were playing some cool music that I like to think is curated by someone and not from an algorithm but who knows.
Lena A-M
Nov 6, 2023
3
Indoor/outdoor flex space is nice, glad we could bring our dog. Margherita Pizza was OKAY, but very greasy. Had to use SO MANY napkins to sop up the grease, and keep out from getting all over out shirt. The dough was a bit flimsy and wet. I like a pizza that isn't super "floppy". Our dog was happy to help eat some pizza slices. The fried polenta was DELICIOUS, definitely get that!
