Shorty's Pizza Shack
Pizza · Waco
About Shorty's Pizza Shack
En Shorty's Pizza Shack, en Waco, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente informal y divertido donde disfrutar de deliciosas pizzas, cervezas y vinos. Somos un lugar ideal para relajarte, ver tus deportes favoritos en nuestras múltiples televisiones y compartir buenos momentos. ¡Te esperamos con los br...
En Shorty's Pizza Shack, en Waco, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente informal y divertido donde disfrutar de deliciosas pizzas, cervezas y vinos. Somos un lugar ideal para relajarte, ver tus deportes favoritos en nuestras múltiples televisiones y compartir buenos momentos. ¡Te esperamos con los brazos abiertos para que te sientas como en casa!
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Shorty's Pizza Shack is a Waco favorite, known for its delicious and well-priced pizza, friendly staff, and casual, kid-friendly atmosphere. The pizza pillows and margarita pizza are highly recommended. It's a popular spot, especially with Baylor students.
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Tip: Parking can be difficult during peak hours, consider parking down the road and walking. Also, try the pizza pillows!
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Shorty's Pizza Shack is located in Waco, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- George W. Carroll Science Hall (A 858m) — historic place in Waco, McLennan County, Texas Monumento histórico grabado de Texas
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- Baylor Ball Park (A 939m) — park in the United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- Municipal Stadium (A 913m) — athletics stadium in Waco, Texas, United States
- Carroll Field (A 914m) — exhibition ground in Waco, Texas
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Shorty's Pizza Shack Waco Reviews
Great, friendly staff! All the food was good, from the Mac N Cheese bites to the pizza and the sauce was amazing! Thank you for a great lunch with me and my family.
We visited yesterday while on a trip to Waco and absolutely enjoyed y'all's pizza. We had ordered the 18" The Works Pizza, the fried pickle and mushroom basket and a Caesar salad. It was fantastic and that is one of the best pizzas we had in a long time. We definitely will recommend it to friends and family who visit Waco and on our next trip up there we will visit again.
Great experience! We were traveling home to DFW from Houston. We had our 3 dogs and 3 kids and needed a stop for dinner. Shorty's reviews said it was dig friendly, so we stopped. Ordered a pepperoni pizza to share and it was amazing! Quick service. Great staff. Funa atmosphere. It was busy for a late Sunday night.
I've been here about 4 times now and one time I carried-out and every visit has been pleasant! It can get busy/crowded, but I have been able to find a seat and get serviced quickly and have not had a mess-up on a order yet. Food is also amazing! Strongly recommend the pizza pillows! They are so cheap, yet so good and so filling!
!!!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! Awesome lil local pizza n beer place with a bar and patio and TVs. Service on point. Girls were very friendly and attentive. Have to say, it was one of the best pizzas I've had in quite some time. Definitely will eat there anytime we are in town! Fried mushrooms are hand battered amd fantastic.
The artisan cheese pizza is great, the toppings are good. Have eaten in and done pick up, same portion either way. Kitchen and bar staff are great. It is 100% a football/sports place tho. Great if you love that. Order out if you don't.
Awesome patio bar. Rocking music and some amazing NY style pizza!!!
Pizza was delicious. Service was okay for as busy as it was. Atmosphere was definitely a college town with groups of people hanging out together. I’d go back for the pizza and everyone was friendly.
My server was awesome. Then, the food was fabulous. I ordéred a 14" meatlovers. It should be enough for more than one! Ha. I did take a lot home. But, it was so good, I could hardly stop eating! I'm looking forward to lunch tomorrow, now!
We have recently discovered this gem. Great pizza What we like about their pizza is the fresh taste and the fact it's not heavy and greasy. Their service the two times we've been has been the best. Kind great atmosphere. I recommend you try this place. You'll be back.
Cheap, delicious, and in credible atmosphere. Next time I'm in Waco, I'll be going there again! They have daily specials so be sure to check those out! (Its on the wall to the left of the cash register). You won't be disappointed and will walk out stuffed. 🥳 My family all ordered their pizza pillow (calzone like) we each ordered 1 and that was plenty.
Absolutely great Pizza! Also a super cool, small town vibe to the whole place! It was a bit chilly inside for me, but I do tend to like it more on the warmer side than most. Awesome place for a bite!!
We love coming here, and we always ask for Marisol as our bartender/server! Service, food, and beverages never disappoint. A spot we’ll keep coming back to.
Showed up on a Monday night expecting a ghost town … but the place was busy. Dylan took care of us at the bar - super friendly and exceptional service. Pizza was good too!!
I grew up in New England and have always had access to great pizza. Certain standards I have for what makes a great simple pizza. Shorty's sells it by the slice, which is what real shops do back home. The dough was perfect as was the rest of the pizza. Pizza shouldn't have a 1/4 inch crust with 60 toppings on it. It should be simple where you can fold it and with a little oil on top. By far the best pizza in the area I've had so far. Shorty's had an outside area and small area inside. Cold beer on tap and the wings I had were good. If your looking for a good lunch spot I highly recommend it.
Its been awhile since I've been here. The wife and I had a bad craving for some pizza, we were talking about how a few years back we use to go here for really good pizza. We live much further out now than use to but decided to try em out again. After all these years I can honestly say that they DID NOT disappoint us. The pizza was amazing and the girl at the counter was absolutely a delight to talk with. Even in our short conversation she still remembered to double check the order verses what she was giving to us ensuring everything was correct. I can not recommend this place enough, and we will make the extra drive more often to enjoy some again.
We ordered a 14 inch with half artisan cheese and meat lovers and it was DELICIOUS. We also ordered a beer and a sangria swirl margarita to enjoy the patio. This was our first time here and the staff was very friendly and helpful with helping guide our choices. The atmosphere is very family friendly and laid back. You can also bring your pups on the patio :) The price is very reasonable as well.
First of all, we are new to the area. We looked for awhile trying to find a place we wouldn't regret. We read several different places' reviews and landed on shorty's as the place for supper. Wow! We we're not disappointed at all. I would give you a 10 if that was an option. Our meat lovers 18" was the best I've had since I was a kid, and that one was over 1,000 miles away from here. The cheese pizza 18" was just so satisfying. The meat lovers pillow was the bomb dot com. I will definitely be back. Not sure I have a need to try any other pizza place from here on out. I would add a picture but we began to eat before we got a picture and didn't stop until it was gone. Thank you Shorty's for a great meal for the whole family. We will be back.
The food was great. The staff is very kind and helpful. We came in with a baby girl and she directly brought a high chair to us without us even asking. We ordered the veggie lover pizza pillow which was tasty. Pizza was big and thin. Wings were smaller but tasted fresh! Overall a wonderful dining experiences.
I'm from the NYC area originally. Most places in Texas that claim to have NY style pizza...do not. I was pleasantly surprised here. It wasn't quite as floppy as NYC slices are, but the dough was tasty and thin, the crust was crispy but not hard and these cheese was stretchy. I had the pepperoni and the spinach-garlic-mushroom. Both were very good. Nice local bar atmosphere and good service!
Great spot for a casual afternoon pizza. We shared a meat lovers and tried the buffalo chicken pizza pillow. Pizza was great - rolled out this but held up well to all the toppings and the crust was great. Pizza pillow was tasty but could have been baked a bit longer to get the dough a little crustier and cheese a little meltier. Service was quick and friendly and the vibe is casual and chill - lots of college kids hanging out and working with beers. Happy we stopped here!
It’s 3pm on a Tuesday (not a holiday) and I’m nom-ing on sangrITA and slice of pepperoni…for $3.50! They don’t make dives like this anymore. God bless you, shawty. Happy hour prices are legit. Sangrita = a blend of sangria wine with frozen margarita. This reviewer makes no claims or promises of the quality of any goods served at this establishment.
Looks like a small hole in the wall place. (Some of my favorite eateries) nothing but a fib. A laid back chill out place. Service was great as well. I dont eat pizza.. well, I did today and theirs is great. Must try the fries pickles. They have a kick too.. will go back again.
We were looking for somewhere to eat while visiting Waco for the day, and this place showed up as a place nearby and had 4.5 stars so we decided to check it out. Upon arriving the outside did not look very pleasant but we were pleasantly surprised by the food. The PIZZA PILLOWS are where it's at!! The pizza was good but the pizza pillows were very delicious!! I would say this place is ok for older kids as there were no high chairs for babies, but understandable as all the chairs are bar stool typed. Great place for a pizza and beer night!
So at first, I was scared this location only caters to college kids I was wrong because LUKE took care of us as if we were at a five star restaurant. Definitely a great place if you’re looking for a deal, they have every day specials. I chose the wings tonight. They were better than the place I thought was the best. My wife chose the slice of the day, which was chicken bacon ranch she said she would order again. Great value for the price definitely check this place out. Thank you LUKE for a wonderful first experience and Dylan for starting our experience off great knowing to was our first time. thank you!!!
Fantastic thin crust pizza, great atmosphere, and terrific service! Combined with college vibes, games on TVs, and a cool patio. Definitely a great all around spot!
The place is fun and casual. The pizza was very good. We had an 18 inch pepperoni and a 14 inch Meat Lover’s. It was enough for four people. The pizza was ready fast and we were in and out in no time. It was kitchen too busy on a Sunday around noon. They have daily lunch specials that are very reasonably priced from 11 am to 2 pm.
Dined in and had a wonderful experience! Pizza was super fresh and good. Don't even get me started on the awesome people, lovely atmosphere from start to finish. Definitely will be back some time!
Employee was very polite and respectful. Food was delicious.
Love this place! The turf is huge and awesome for kids to play while I eat the BEST wings in Waco. There is also a cool patio area wtih lots of TVs.
Located in Baylor, this pizza/bar joint let me tell you, I absolutely love this place. They are so friendly and their pizza pillows are freaking amazing! They have an open outside area to sit with misters and they will allow you to bring your dog. I don't ever have a bad experience here.
Great place. Workers were kind and helpful. Food was very good and very reasonably priced. Only reason I gave it 4 out of the 5 was because my pillow was very messy and I didn't have a fork/knife. We will definitely be back! Fantastic 'outdoor patio' with none of the bugs or glaring sunlight!
Pizza was DELICIOUS!!! Ordered the spinach and garlic pie and added bacon bits. Good quality dough, crust, and ingredients. Would definitely come back when in town.
This is maybe the best pizza I’ve had. I am from DFW and I make it a point to drop by Shorty’s every time I happen to pass Waco. Small indoor area but decent sized patio. Pizza by the slice is also fairly cheap, and I love the mini pitchers they offer for beer. The owner himself hangs around a decent amount it seems and everyone is super friendly. Love this place!
Today is National Pi Day so what better way to celebrate than with yummy pizza pie. There was 5 of us, so we ordered 2 large pizzas. One was pepperoni and the other was the works. Both were delicious! Don't judge a book by its cover, because it isn't a fine dining establishment. Its decorated w/all kinds of memorabilia and collectives. It's the perfect pizza place! We were greeted with a smile and received friendly service.
The pillow pizza was really good! Great local spot. Indoor and outdoor seating…just don’t be in a rush, service is a bit hard to come by.
Fun place. Enjoyed the pizza pillow. The Cesear Salad was just okay...I might suggest another salad. Fun vibe on the patio.
Delicious food! Pizza, on a scale of 1-10 is a 9. Perfect crust, sauce and ranch. If we could have a do over, I'd skip the salad and get two slices. Not because the salad was bad, but because the pizza was that good. Pizza pillow was fantastic. On a scale of 1-10 I give it a 15. The dough is flavorful and cooked perfectly. Generous amount of delicious cheese. Patio is dog friendly, covered and even heated in the winter. Excellent happy hour and lunch deals. Do not pass up your opportunity to eat here!
I dream of these pizza pillows!!! Sad to have moved away from Waco, but this place is a must-visit every time we are in town. I can’t speak for the service all the time, as it varies from individuals who care about their jobs to individuals that do not, but the food never misses!!! Service has been acceptable all the times I’ve been!
I we got 4 slices and 2 meat lovers pizza pillows it was all very good. I found out a friend of mine also comes here when they are in Waco and they love it too. Definitely recommend! 👍🏻
I have been to Shorty's a few times, but this time I was very impressed! On a Saturday night, take out service was helpful and fast at 20 minutes! The person on the phone was polite, patient, and easy to hear which is always a plus with dietary restrictions! The separate pickup window is always convenient. The gluten free pizza is a generous personal size and fulfills the neighborhood pizza joint promises- flavorful, a lil greasy, and delicious!
We’ve been to Shorty’s Pizza Shack many times now, and every time we come to Waco we make it a point to stop here. The pizza is always amazing, the service is great, and the atmosphere is fun and laid-back. It’s one of those places that never disappoints. Highly recommend if you’re in Waco!
Excellent customer service. Courteous, friendly. Food was cooked perfect and seasoned just right. Would recommend to all who are living, visiting or just passing through. Atmosphere was great, you could have a conversation while you ate without having to yell so your family could hear you, and it was not loud like a lot of restaurants. Will definitely be back.
I have been coming here for the last 12 years and the food, staff and service has always been amazing!! It clearly states on the door during certain hours to place your order at the counter. Reading comprehension is fundamental. And before you post a ridiculous review, take the time to speak with management. They are more than accommodating. Love Shorty’s!!!!
Shorty's Pizza Shack provides a quintessential, cozy pizzeria experience that's both inviting and laid-back, perfect for any casual dine-in occasion. We opted for their pizza, salad, and the enticing cinnamon knot bread. The pizza stole the show with its wonderfully crispy crust, flavorful sauce, and generous topping distribution that ensured each bite was as good as the last. The freshness of the ingredients shone through, especially in the salad, which was a crisp, refreshing complement to the hearty pizza. The cinnamon knot bread was a delightful surprise, ending our meal on a sweet note. These delectable knots were perfectly baked with a soft, chewy texture, coated in a tempting mix of cinnamon and sugar, and served warm with a velvety glaze that was finger-licking good. Shorty's Pizza Shack excels not just in crafting delicious meals but also in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere where every guest feels welcomed. This spot is a must-visit for anyone in search of top-notch pizza and more in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Shorty's Pizza Shack is a hidden gem that caught my attention while picking up an order for Uber. Despite being born and raised in Waco, I had never noticed this restaurant until the tantalizing aroma drew me in during my wait. Intrigued, my wife and I vowed to return and experience it firsthand. We've already visited twice, and the quality of both the food and service compelled me to share my thoughts. Our family's love for buffalo pizza led us to try their rendition, alongside a three-meat and pepperoni pizza. The thin, crispy crust was an instant hit, particularly with my wife, who found herself enamored by its texture. Stepping into Shorty's is like entering a cozy haven, exuding warmth and hospitality. However, what truly elevated our experience was the exceptional service provided by Johnathan, our waiter. His relaxed demeanor and genuine kindness enhanced our dining experience, making us feel truly valued as customers. As for the pizzas, each bite was a symphony of flavors, with the buffalo pizza standing out for its perfect balance of spice and tanginess. The three-meat pizza boasted a hearty combination of savory toppings, while the classic pepperoni pizza delighted with its simplicity yet bold flavor. Overall, Shorty's Pizza Shack offers more than just exceptional pizza; it's an establishment that values customer satisfaction and prides itself on creating memorable dining experiences. I highly recommend indulging in their delicious offerings while basking in the inviting ambiance and attentive service provided by staff members like Johnathan. Shorty's Pizza Shack has undoubtedly secured a spot among my top dining destinations in Waco."
Mouthwatering pizzas! You get pizzas by slices, 14” and 18”. The selections for individual slices were interesting and something that you want to taste unlike other pizza outlets. Do try the texarita pizza- tomato sauce based with balsamic vinegar, onions and jalapeños- It’s DELISH! . You have about 3-4 veg pizza options. The appes were fried crispy and served hot. Do check their daily specials or ask the staffs; we were able to get $5 off on the 14” pizzas on Wednesdays. Will definitely visit again to try the pillow pizzas. They carry pitcher beers/pints on a wide selection of beers. The rotating taps have great tasting local IPAs. The ambience is lively with a lot of young crowd dropping in. The patio is pet friendly. Parking spots are available right in front of the restaurant. It’s 5 ⭐️ for me!
Recommended by a friend. We got there after happy hour and around the dinner rush. Parking lot was full and hard to find a spot. The college students were walking up to the restaurant. Probably the best approach, park down the road and walk back to get food. Once in we seated ourselves outside. The waiter was there fast to take our drink orders and give us menus. Food selection was good and was out quickly. The place got more and more crowded but it wasn't too bad. It is most decidedly a student favorite. Great food, great atmosphere and the patio is dog friendly as I watched one of the waiters bring a dog dish of water to a pup outside. Really cool place.
The pizzas and cheese sticks are good. The cheese sticks actually taste like cheese sticks and not pre made from those boxes. The servers there are pretty chill, respectful and actually know when to …
Love Shorty's! DELICIOUS pizza with a great patio / play are for kids. The inside portion of the restaurant is spacious and casual, but tidy and well kept. The service is always really good and the…
Love Shorty's! DELICIOUS pizza with a great patio / play are for kids. The inside portion of the restaurant is spacious and casual, but tidy and well kept. The service is always really good and the…
Excellent food & Service. Customer service was perfect, fun and very friendly. Shorty's pizza also has that good dive bar atmosphere and that makes it even more enjoyable.
Excellent food & service. Customer service was perfect, fun and very friendly. Shorty's Pizza also has that good dive bar atmosphere and that makes it even more enjoyable.
Excellent food & Service. Customer service was perfect, fun and very friendly. Shorty's pizza also has that good dive bar atmosphere and that makes it even more enjoyable.
Excellent food & Service. Customer service was perfect, fun and very friendly. Shorty's Pizza also has that good dive bar atmosphere and that makes it even more enjoyable.
This place never disappoints. Great pizza and the wings are amazing. Service is fast and spot on. Love the atmosphere very kid friendly with the outdoors mini field.
We got Shorty's delivered to our hotel, so I can't speak on the ambiance. I think service was typical for pizza delivery.\n\nTheir Margarita pizza was the BEST PIZZA I HAVE EVER HAD. It was incredi…
We got Shorty's delivered to our hotel, so I can't speak on the ambiance. I think service was typical for pizza delivery.\n\nTheir Margarita pizza was the BEST PIZZA I HAVE EVER HAD. It was incredi…
Great college bar hang out, the prices are student friendly but most importantly the food is amazing must be the best pizza in the area
Shorty's is our favorite pizza place when visiting our son at Baylor. The pizza is always great and never a long wait for delivery and pickup!
It is quaint and unique in the city but the food is delicious and GREAT value for your money no skimping on ingredients \nI highly recommend this pizza \nmade to order and quick delivery \nvery fri…
Awesome pizza by the pie or slice. Don't expect super attentive service, but you will get your food, and the servers are all super nice. Very typical college town pizza joint.
Awesome pizza by the pie or slice. Don't expect super attentive service, but you will get your food, and the servers are all super nice. Very typical college town pizza joint.
Awesome pizza by the pie or slice. Don't expect super attentive service, but you will get your food, and the servers are all super nice. Very typical college town pizza joint.
Awesome pizza by the pie or slice. Don't expect super attentive service, but you will get your food, and the servers are all super nice. Very typical college town pizza joint.
This is a great place. The Daddy Pizza was amazing. The Pizza Pillows are fantastic. Also, the BBQ chicken pizza was great. Great staff. Nice family place. Add this to my list of place in Waco.
What a great find while visiting Waco. Super nice and helpful staff and the food is really really good. The pillow (like a calzone) was perfect and my kids loved their slices.
We stumbled across this by accident and boy are we pleased! Food is really lovely and well priced. beer is well kept and good choice and the staff are lovely. We wish we could have stayed longer!
We stumbled across this by accident and boy are we pleased! Food is really lovely and well priced. Beer is well kept and good choice and the staff are lovely. We wish we could have stayed longer!
My waiter spoke to me with unprovoked suggestive comments that made me uncomfortable. I love Shorty’s and will be coming back, but unfortunately now I won’t feel as comfortable at this establishment like I did before.
Loved the outdoor atmosphere and our waitress was awesome. Had the BBQ pizza. Toppings were pretty good, but the standout was the crust. It was thin, slightly sweet and crispy -delightful. Based on the crust alone the other pies are worth trying next time we go back. The only downside is that while eating there was cigarette smoke wafting our way from 3 other tables. We are from Illinois where smoking, even in outdoor restaurants, is not allowed. I can live with the Texas rules, just pointing out.
It was pretty good the place had a cool vibe and the staff were pretty chill and pizza was good only complaint is that the crust was burnt 😔
Shorty's Pizza Shack is good pizza. I came with a big group, 40+ people, and they really came through. The service was great. Very friendly. I had a sausage "pillow" it stuffed well with plenty of cheese and sausage and came with ranch or marinara. I recommend it if you're hankerin' for pizza.
The everything was delicious. We got there late and the place was closing soon but they didn't say anything. They were super friendly.
Great pizza and the patio outside with cornhole was great for the kids! Cheese pizza, Hawaiian and a supreme and we ate every bit of it! Barely able to take this picture before the slices were gone. Great balance of crispy crust and gooey cheese made these large slices forkable and foldable.
Shorty's is hands down one of my favorites spots in the city. The pizza is always fire. One of my favorite things is the pizza pillows. My only issue is that sometimes there is more cheese on one side of the pillow than there are pepperonis. Other than that, this is a very solid pizza joint. Definitely recommend.
Pizza was pretty good-better than chains in Waco. Went at a busy time so service was a little behind but the space was nice and clean.
If you are looking for decent and quick pizza, this is the place. The price is great and the kids loved the pizza. Hard to beat that combo!
Check your order if you get to go! I love the food, and our recent order was great. But they left out one of the items, garlic bread, which I did not catch until I got all the way home. I should have checked, but more importantly THEY should have, too. Still love the place though.
Pizza is tasty and it’s a place locals and college students enjoy hanging out. Indoor, covered outdoor, and outdoor seating areas. Friendly staff and good food. Could use a good scrubbing for a few days but that’s part of the vibe too. Great place to find out you’re going to be a grandpa! My daughter and son in law told me playing Bananagrams.
On my drive back to Austin, I stopped in Waco for a quick bite. Shorty's Pizza Shack caught my attention on the map, so I decided to stop there. Truth be told, I was no disappointed! They have daily specials (see pictures) and their pizza is super fresh. They have several beers on tap as well as canned. They have an outdoor patio (which I failed to ask if they were pet friendly). This place is owned by three Baylor alumni AND they have their diplomas up on the wall! I loved this detail. As a TCU alumna (yeah yeah yeah, I was in Baylor nation... got out as fast as I could), I truly enjoy going to places where the school spirit is off the charts. This place did not disappoint in service, food, and ambiance. I recommend going here for lunch. Perhaps avoid it during college football season because I bet it's freaking packed. But hey, great business, huh?
Awesome pizza and great craft beer selection. \n\nA nice hidden college hang out. \n\nPizza by the slice with drink is a good deal.
Wings are great, beer is cold, and the seating is super chill. Servers flirt super hard for tips and that's the main thing bringing me back every week. I know it's all for the tip but in the moment…
Good. Good food. \nGreat service. \nGood prices. Great location close to many things in\nHewitt and South Waco.
We picked this pizza restaurant based on other TripAdvisor reviews and it’s location near our hotel when we were passing through Waco. It’s fun and the pizza is really good as are the salads. It’s de…
We picked this pizza restaurant based on other TripAdvisor reviews and it’s location near our hotel when we were passing through Waco. It’s fun and the pizza is really good as are the salads. It’…
Pizza was good. Beer is served in individual personal sized pitchers which was fun. It’s definitely popular with the college crowd. Inside was packed and very loud. It’s not a large place, but they a…
pizza was good. Beer is served in individual personal sized pitchers which was fun. It’s definitely popular with the college crowd. Inside was packed and very loud. It’s not a large place, but they…
Pizza was good. beer is served in individual personal sized pitchers which was fun. It’s definitely popular with the college crowd. Inside was packed and very loud. It’s not a large place, but they…
At Shorty's Pizza, the crust was a dream, Each bite a slice of heaven, or so it seemed. The cheese melted perfect, toppings galore, Yet service was lacking, it left me quite sore. The waiter, distracted, his mind far away, Focused on flirting, not on his pay. Eyes on the ladies, a smile so sly, While my empty glass remained bone dry. If I'd donned a blonde wig, a dress of fine lace, Maybe then I'd have seen a change in his face. A wink, a nod, perhaps quicker fare, Instead, I sat waiting, left in despair. But oh, the pizza, worth every delay, A taste of perfection, in every way. If only the service matched the food's grace, Shorty's would be a truly magical place.
My husband and I placed an order for pickup tonight for our first time eating here. The loaded fries were pretty good! I just wish they would at least grill the onions some before throwing them on the fries. The Shorty's salad was pretty blah though. It was mostly cheese and extra thick cut green peppers and hardly any lettuce. I did really enjoy the homemade croutons though. My husband thought the barbecue chicken pillow would've been better had it been cooked all the way through. The cinnamon desert was decent as well. They also forgot all the marinara and ranch sauces too, so luckily we had our own at home. All in all, the price was pretty decent for the amount of food we ordered but maybe the quality just wasn't there tonight. I just had higher hopes from all the reviews, but the place wasn't terrible.
The pizza has a special flavor to it and I tend to enjoy the lighter crust style. Food was very nice, and so were the mozzarella cheese sticks/bread knots. However, parking is always an issue, and when this place is popular on the weekends, there is no orderly process for being seated. You have to awkwardly stand by tables and wait for eating customers to get up. Or you could stand outside and wait, but the leaves the ability for a newer customer to come steal your spot. If they can fix service aspect of the restaurant, it will most definitely become a better pizza joint in Waco.
Woodway location is great with great setvice. The other location off Bagby is not unwelcoming, and they act like you bother them if you come to get food. The guy in the pick-up is rude with an attitude.
The pizza and wings were both undercooked, however the service was great/friendly. We ordered one large pizza and 20 wings for carry out so unfortunately we couldn’t have them remade or cooked longer. This was our first time ordering so not sure if it’s just a one-off kind of thing for them, but if we had eaten there we would have asked for everything to be thrown back in the oven. The pizza crust was thin but limp and doughy, and the wings were tough and hard to eat off the bone. The flavors were decent. Good thing we eat leftovers. We’ll make sure to cook everything well when we reheat. Party on.
Casual and friendly atmosphere with patio area and TVs for viewing sports (or Bachelor which several viewers chose prior to our arrival this week). Pizza and pockets (calzone like option) were tasty and menu had good variety of options along with wings and salads, beers and wine. Servers were friendly and service was fine if not overly quick, but fit the relaxed vibe so no complaints.
Service was great but the pizza tasted uncooked and lacking in flavor. The beer selection was mediocre but then again, it's Texas. It was a game night so consequently it was LOUD. I mean I get boisterous but it was loud to where it was hard to hear the person across the table from you.
The pizza was good. Not a big fan of New York style pizza, but this one wasn't too bad. The wings were not that good though, the chicken was almost rubbery, and the skin was not really crispy. They tasted like store bought, frozen wings. They also only really had one worker taking orders. They had a bunch of workers standing around the front counter though. Maybe put more workers to look after the customers. The one guy taking orders was good, but he was just so busy working all by himself. Inside dining room is kinda small and crowded.
Attending my nephews party and our party was sitting outside. We had to go get our drinks from the bar since they do not serve outside tables. Another guest and I walked in and got in line. He was right in front of me. Bartender Audrey takes his drink order and then ask is anybody else looking to get drinks? I told her that I was looking to order some drink drinks. She looked at me and said with a very rude tone “ No, they were next” I got quiet and let her take the other people‘s order to not be rude to those customers. As she was taking the order, the guy looked at me and said I’ll be right with you. He could tell I was upset by the way she spoke to me. When she was through giving them their drinks, I told her that the way she spoke to me was unnecessary, She could’ve been a little bit more tactful, and respectful. She looked me right in my face and said “baby you need to calm down”, I replied “don’t call me baby and where’s your manager at?” She pointed at the other guy. She then continued to make rude remarks And speak in a very condescending manner. She then walked off, and the guy apologized for her behavior & said he would just give me the drinks for the way she treated me. I don’t understand where the aggression came from. Why she needed to speak to me the way she did. Someone needs to address the behavior.
I was excited to try but Honestly not a fan. Its giving Papa Rollo’s pies… I guess I should start by saying I prefer pizza over pies. Way to many toppings, the pizza sauce isn’t the best. Tried the garlic Parmesan sauce and it taste like Italian dressing with a bunch of Parmesan…
Either our waitress didn't pay attention or cooks couldn't read. Ordered drinks and requested no ice but brought with ice, pizza requested pepperoni,black olive and mushrooms came without mushrooms s…
Either our waitress didn't pay attention or cooks couldn't read. Ordered drinks and requested no ice but brought with ice, pizza requested pepperoni,black olive and mushrooms came without mushrooms…
Either our waitress didn't pay attention or cooks couldn't read. Ordered drinks and requested no ice but brought with ice, pizza requested pepperoni,black olive and mushrooms came without mushrooms…
Either our waitress didn't pay attention or cooks couldn't read. Ordered drinks and requested no ice but brought with ice, pizza requested pepperoni,black olive and mushrooms came without mushrooms…
I was not impressed at all with the level of service or the quality of the food . The pricing was ok , Starting with the service . After arriving we were seated but after 20 minutes I had to get up and find someone to take our order . We ordered the supreme pizza it was made in a timely manner but it was not very impressive. The pizza had huge slices of green peppers absolutely covering the entire top of the pizza . When I say huge I really mean it . It was an absurd amount of green peppers . The pizza was very soggy and difficult to eat . I will not be back .
I've only had their menu through catering and food truck events but I am not a huge fan of how they taste. Incredibly dry and stale to the bite. That said, I appreciate the prices and the people that worked there for the events Shorty's served at.
Wish I could I give this zero stars, but sadly that is not an option. Shoutout skinny mustache man that works behind the bar for ruining my Shortys experience, you were extremely rude. It doesn't hel…
If you like burnt pizza this will be the place to go. Waste of time and money. When the kids barely touch it that's a sign of bad pizza.
This place is a joke. I came with my boyfriend and my sister for drinks and pizza. We all ordered and he couldn’t give my boyfriend a beer because he forgot his ID (understandable) however I ordered a margarita and my younger sister ordered a sangria and we showed him our IDs. He only brought out my sisters sangria without saying anything. All of our food came out and after 20 minutes I still had no drink. We asked him for the margarita again and all he said was “yea”. ??? We finished our food and still nothing. I go inside to ask the waiter about it again and he was just standing there on his phone. he told me that the picture on my ID was not me. My picture on my drivers license is from when I was 18 and I’m 24 now. I let him look at it again and he still wouldn’t take it. He could’ve just told me that he didn’t feel comfortable serving me a drink but instead just completely ignored us for the remainder of the time we were there. Learn how to communicate with your customers.
Don't get me wrong, place itself is a nice vibe. But we sat there waiting for who knows how long til I got up and asked the waitress can we order and she said another waiter will come . And I asked can we order drinks at the bar while we wait but they said the waiter will take our order. Sat back down and waited some more, it was about 20min . Finally got our order in, pepperoni pizza with some margs. Waited another 20. Was about to leave but the pizza finally came. Keep in mind we are still waiting for drinks. As we're finishing the pizza. The drinks come out. And honestly, we could've done without. The pizza was ok, reminded me of Peter Piper. Which is fine. Just expected better.
This was straight-up racist behavior. While hispanic customers were in the restaurant, “Ice Ice Baby” was played four times in a row. The moment they left, the music immediately switched to country. The timing was not subtle, and it did not feel like a coincidence. Whether the staff thought it was funny or harmless, it came across as mocking and discriminatory. Businesses should be welcoming to everyone, not creating an atmosphere that singles people out. If this was intentional, it’s unacceptable. If it wasn’t, management needs to seriously evaluate what message they’re sending. I will be contacting the texas workforce comminson. This isn't right
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