Cameli's Gourmet Pizza Joint

03/20/2008 Posted by atlcuisineguy

I'm new to Atlanta, and I didn't know where to go for pizza. I found this place on Ponce de Leon, it seemed ok, even if the employess seemed a little sketchy. Not the cleanest place in town. A poor middle aged guy came in, and he had been drinking, placed his order at the bar, they took his money, and he sat down to wait on his pizza. He started complaining about it taking so long, and the pizza guy came out from around the counter, screaming at the drunk guy, then started beating him in the head, threw him in the floor, and started kicking the guy. All because they guy was drunk, the poor guy left, no pizza, but this idiot employee took his money and tip anyway. I will never go back in this dangerous dive again. Those people are on something, and its not tarragon!

Pros: Pizza Convience?

Cons: Dangerous Employees, Dirty Place, Bad Part of Town!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

02/27/2008 Posted by spiffsteph

This place is great! My boyfriend and I live nearby and really enjoy coming here, especially since they expanded and acquired a liquor license. When I first started coming here, I wasn't super impressed with their pizza, but then I realized that they're happy to "tailor" your pizza to you. I'm a 'light cheese-heavy sauce' pizza lover, and they're always happy to serve it up just like I like it. It takes quite a while to get the food, but I don't mind - I like sitting at the bar with a beer and friends, chatting with each other or even the always-friendly bartenders, to pass the time. They've got a juke box and even a little lounge room. Their service isn't stellar, but I almost kinda like that about them - When I'm only paying a few bucks for a slice of pizza, I don't need someone in my face every second. It's very casual and easy going, which brings in a similar crowd. They've made a long-time customer out of me!

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful

01/03/2008 Posted by atlbridetobe

Servings are big, food is great - the cheese is particularly tasty, price is fantastic. In the spring, the outdoor seating is nice (if smokers are not smoking that is). Staff is friendly and service is quick. One of my favorite casual eating spots in town.

Pros: food, selection of toppings, art on walls, price

Cons: waiting in line to order

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

12/03/2007 Posted by sillyjilly1103

I love NY-style pizza and Cameli's nails it. Look no further. They need to open up more locations because i live too far away now!

Pros: Best pizza in Atlanta. period.

06/08/2007 Posted by atlanta_exec

I've been enjoying Camelis pizza for the last 2 years now and I'd recommend this little joint to anyone. It's in a hole in the wall close to Kroger's on Ponce, it's really the hidden gem of a nondescript stripmall. The crust of the pizza is pretty distrinctive, it's light and thin, and slightly crispy on the outside. Great ingredients, extremely fresh.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

12/12/2006 Posted by eileen5

upon entering, the smells were good and it looked like your typical pizza joint. Music was nice and they were hand tossing the pizza. I ordered a Greek salad and it came with a vinegar based banana pepper instead of pepperchinis like authentic Greek salads have. Made a big difference on the taste. Which was unacceptable. I ordered a pizza with pinnapple,sundried tomato's and pepperchini's. They served the pizza with the same vinegar based banana peppers. NOT what i ordered and the taste was way off. The pizza sauce had no garlic and was very minimally applied on the not quite done pizza crust which was bland and well, ya know,it just wasn't good. I told the cook that they put the wrong ingredients on my pizza and he just shrugged and said he would let the owner know that banana peppers were not the same as pepperchinis. That was my first and last visit to this place. No customer service. they expect you to clean your own table. I'll tell you what.....if I'm going out to eat and you want me to clean up after myself, I'm keeping the tip cause i deserve it.

Pros: the music selection was good

Cons: uncaring, unprofessional staff and poor ingredients

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

11/29/2006 Posted by decd

Difficult to park. The staff looked dirty, and the dining area was dismal. There was absolutely no customer service. The pizza was pricy, greasy, and crust was tough. Don't waste your time!

Pros: in town location

Cons: no parking. bad pizza

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

09/15/2006 Posted by jaymaygm

We have stopped into Cameli's Pizza many times over the years, after having a few drinks at our favorite Poncey-Highland haunts. Well we went back early, before going out for drinks, and we had a very sobering experience. Yes everyone orders slices, but the pies are made way in advance, and the slices are thrown into the oven, when ordered, with your toppings of choice. Somehow, this was just not up to our standards, and yes we are pizza snobs. Maybe this is well for slackers, but not for us. The staff has a too casual, what the heck attitude. Parking is easy though.

Pros: Easy Parking & Midtown Location!

Cons: Pre-Made Pizza By The Slice! Attitude Of The Staff!, Service Counter Staff!

07/16/2006 Posted by banks0402

its ok. nothing to run home and tell mom about. had a great salad. good location... would give it a try again

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

07/14/2006 Posted by jtinfinite

As a former Yank stranded in Atlanta for the past few years, I have been somewhat disappointed with the pizza here in town. However, if places like Cameli's and Savage keep churning out consistently excellent everyday pizza, I think I will survive.

Pros: Best crust in town

Cons: Dining room needs help