Cult Pizza

Has anyone been able to call and order delivery? We’ve recently moved here and have been wanting to try this place-​but whenever we call the number listed here (and on the website), it goes directly to a nondescript voice mail. What gives?

A quick stop for some pizza to go. Seeing that Cult Pizza is Bartertown Diner’s sister restaurant, I had high hopes.
My friend and I entered and took seats at the front counter like one would if visiting Bartertown Diner (self seating). Apparently that’s not how they do things here. We sat for 5 – 10 minutes without anyone coming to greet us before realizing there’s an «Order Here» sign at the very back of the restaurant, our mistake. We walked back and took a look at their menu before opting for that day’s special: vegan garlic aioli pizza with thinly sliced potatoes, tofu and sesame seeds on their signature gluten-​free beet crust (10 inch only), which came to $ 16.
Traditional crusts, locally sourced meats and cheeses are also available as an alternative to their vegan options.
We resumed our window front seats to wait. Indie music competed with the noise of employees washing dishes while we waited. When our pizza came out we gave it a quick try before heading out. Amazing! By and far my favorite gluten-​free pizza I’ve tried in Grand Rapids. Very different mind you. The crust was thin, deep red in color and gooey (think baked cookie texture) with a savory, rich flavor. The toppings were fresh and hot and so flavorful! This can be hard to accomplish using strictly vegan ingredients but Cult Pizza pulled it off brilliantly. Everything kind of fell apart at first when I tried to pick up a slice, but being that it was so unique and good I didn’t mind. Eating leftovers cold the next day I didn’t have this problem. The crust had hardened enough to support the plentiful toppings.
If you’re gluten-​free and seeking more of a traditional thin crust than what I’ve described I would suggest trying Martha’s Pizza on Union St. They make a great pizza too. For those looking for something incredibly flavorful and unique, Cult Pizza is where I suggest you go.

I would put CVLT Pizza up against the other best pizzas in Michigan. Top 5 pizza joints of all time! I’m a vegan pizzatarian. Everything I’ve had has been fabulous. Get the special! I haven’t been able to get one of these elusive free stickers I read about though.

This is definitely not for everybody. They’re not trying to cater to everybody though. They have a specific market and they do what they do well.
If you want a traditional pizza, then you might prefer to go somewhere else.
Cult pizza is basically pizza for hippies and/​or vegans.

I love the farm to table pizza aspect, I like to try adventuresome foods and will usually blindly order the creation of the day, sometimes it’s been good, and sometimes I wondered why I did it, just cause you can imagine what it may look like, doesn’t mean it will.

They wouldn’t make a 9 minute drive for a delivery because it was «too far away.» Terrible customer service.

My girlfriend and I get a large cheese pizza every couple weeks from this place. The price was $ 10 for an 18″ so it made for a really good deal that would fill us both up plus some. But tonight I went to pick one up and found that the price increased $ 2. Now, that’s fine in my book. And I didn’t check the menu or anything so I can’t blame them for that. But then I got home and we opened it to find that we were definitely given a pizza that was a medium, if not small, inside an 18″ box. So at that point, I payed more for a pizza that was smaller than I expected. And then were really bummed with the quality. It looked good, but someone definitely went crazy with the fennel. I don’t have an aversion to it either. So maybe we’ll give this place a chance again, but not for awhile.

Great thin pizza. The pesto breadsticks were unique and delicious. Delivery was fairly quick, but did have a $ 20 minimum.

Perfect setting, perfect pizza, delightful staff. The tempeh bacon was far from my favorite but the herb tofu was splendid. The curry pizza is vital.

Delicious and unique thin-​crust pizza with high quality ingredients. Many vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options as well. Also, you might not think to order it, but the salad here is killer.

Excellent unique pizzas! I think as far as unique pizzas go, this place is by far my favorite. I usually have them surprise me and I’ve never been let down. Super fresh, super healthy, can’t go wrong!

Really good vegan pizza and the vegan pizza rolls are even better. The chorizo walnuts are awesome, definitely give them a try even if you’re not vegetarian/​vegan. The lunch deal is a good deal (two slices for $ 6) and there are always slices ready to go, so it’s good if you need a quick grab.
What kept this from 5-​stars is that we’ve had varying levels of service. Sometimes it’s really nice and other times it hasn’t been, especially on the phone. We’ve had some absolutely terrible phone service with them.

$ 30 pizza. Small.

Many good vegan options which is great for someone who cannot eat dairy. Many different interesting options. That being said, sadly I felt the pizza was a bit too bland. It really depends on what you like about pizza. If you only care about toppings then you may like it, if you prefer a flavorful crust you may not like it. Worth trying at least.

Speaking as a non-​local, it’s the best pizza in GR. Highest quality ingredients, and the only pizza you can eat and feel *great* after. Support – but more importantly ENJOY – this unique, local, healthy business.

Love this place! They use the best ingredients and have some of the best vegetarian and vegan pizza options around! Very cool atmosphere and these people really care about what they serve and its impact! They have daily slices they create and its nice to try something truly unique!

Literally the worst pizza I’ve ever had. We had 1 large pepperoni and 1 large sausage and it was horrible. The pizza had hardly and sauce and a very thin layer of cheese.
Someone walked in the room and said, «what is that awful smell?» It was the pizza. It doesn’t matter how hungry you are… Don’t waste your money

Cvlt Pizza is by far my favorite pizza in town. If you haven’t tried their vegan pizza rolls, you’re missing out! I had my non/​anti vegan friends try a few, and now they are obsessed just as much as I am. The atmosphere is pretty hipster, but everyone is chill. The best part is that they have farm to table pizza and vegan pizza now.

Great thin crust pizza. The ghost pepper sauce is amazing.
Cool place to eat with great service and conversation. Local ingredients and great food make this place a must.

As a fan of Barter Town, I knew I had to try the newest restaurant for the owners, Cult (CVLT) Pizza.
What I love most about Barter Town and now Cult Pizza, is that both operate as a collective where workers are involved in everything from making food to maintaining the books. All employees are «owners» in the business and have equal say in the food, the cooking, and the service with equal pay across. As someone who worked in the restaurant industry for years (and got screwed out of pay and respect) this perspective is refreshing and necessary to create happy workers in a thriving community. The food is higher priced because of this philosophy but with a dedicated staff, I will happily pay more.
Cult Pizza serves pizza with locally grown veggies, cheese, and meats from local sources. As such, Cult Pizza’s menu changes frequently depending on the season. They even recycle their compost making it a super green business!
As for the food: the pizza is «New York» style thin crust. My cheese pizza slice was closer to tissue paper thin and I ended up using a fork to eat it. The husband’s pizza seemed thicker to keep all his toppings on. The daughter’s pizza had cheese and sausage pizza and she liked it.
Dispite all there is to love about Cult Pizza, the only reason I wouldn’t dine in again was because I found the black and white décor jarring. The walls are stark white with black trim on the doors and window. The seats and tables are black too. They have pennant style lighting above the tables with exposed, bright white bulbs. The large paintings help break up the basic colors but with the high ceilings, the large paintings make the space seem more expansive, instead of cozy. Painting even one of the walls on the dining side a color or adding a few plants, would go along way to making it more inviting. Even so, they have to-​go and delivery options, so I can still get their delish food without eating in.