Houston’s Memorial area discovered traditional Chicago-style thin crust when Crust Pizza Co. opened in Hedwig Village.
The family-friendly spot specializes in signature crust made from finest flour and organic olive oil with 15+ years of pie-baking experience.
Their tomato basil soup arrives in cast iron bowls that keep it hot until the very last spoonful alongside cheesy toast.
Why The Cast Iron Bowl Makes All the Difference
Crust Pizza Co. serves tomato basil soup in cast iron deep dishes that prevent the typical halfway-cold disappointment.
The soup stays hot through every spoonful, letting customers relish the entire bowl rather than rushing before temperatures drop.
Staff triple-check vegetarian broth requests, showing care that extends beyond just delivering food quickly and efficiently.
The thin, crispy Chicago tavern-cut crust delivers authentic style that transplants recognize immediately as the real thing.
How 15 Years of Pie-Baking Came to Memorial
The Hedwig Village location opened 1-2 months ago off I-10 Katy Tollway across from Memorial Senior High School football stadium.
Their signature dough preparation uses organic olive oil combined with finest flour for a crust that stays crispy while supporting toppings.
Lunch specials offer two items for $12.99, with friendly staff proactively suggesting deals instead of charging regular $10+ prices.
Wine Wednesday brings half-off glasses and bottles all day while Kids Eat Free Tuesday takes parents out of the kitchen.
Food Highlights
- Tomato Basil Soup: Served in cast iron bowls that keep it hot until the last spoon with cheesy toast perfect for dipping.
- Madelyn’s Alfredo Pizza: Light Alfredo sauce that isn’t too heavy elevates toppings on thin, crispy crust customers almost finish in one sitting.
- Greek Salad: Fresh ingredients when tomatoes are properly ripened make this a solid choice for starting meals light.
- Stuffed Crust Pizza: Chicago-style tavern cut meets stuffed crust innovation for combinations that exceed expectations.
- Pasta: Delivered piping hot and very saucy with meatballs featuring slight burnt crunch that improves flavor.
- Hot Brownie: Nice palette cleanser that provides sweet endings to thin, crispy pizza meals.
Atmosphere
The very nice, clean, welcoming, spacious interior features a mix of benches and tables accommodating families and groups easily. Football plays on TVs creating casual environments where Memorial neighbors from Bunker Hill Village and Spring Valley Village gather.
Plenty of seating means larger groups get tables pushed together by kind employees who greet customers instantly upon entry. The validated parking and dogs-allowed policies make visits convenient for Memorial area residents running errands with pets.
Open from 11 AM to 9 PM daily (10 PM Fridays and Saturdays) creates flexibility for post-school pickups or weekend celebrations. Curbside pickup offers convenience though walking inside ensures faster service when phone holds create delays during busy times.
Bottom Line
Crust Pizza Co. proves traditional Chicago-style thin crust pizza thrives in Houston when 15 years of experience meets organic ingredients.
The tomato basil soup in cast iron bowls and $12.99 lunch specials justify visits to the Memorial area location.
When staff triple-check dietary restrictions and proactively suggest money-saving deals, you’ve found hospitality that exceeds typical chain pizza service.
Address: Crust Pizza Co. – Hedwig Village 9406 Gaylord Dr, Ste 900 Houston, TX 77024
📞 (713) 900-1030
🕐 Daily 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wine Wednesday: Half-off wine all day | Kids Eat Free Tuesday
Memorial area | Validated parking | Dogs allowed | Outdoor dining