The Pizza Cave Introduces Texas Cheesesteak

Posted by on Aug 2, 2022 in Austin Originals, Dripping Springs, Pizza

The Pizza Cave on Highway 290 West has rolled out a new menu addition called the Texas Cheesesteak. What do you think fellow foodies? From the pic it sure looks intriguing. The Pizza Cave2690 E Hwy 290Dripping Springs, TX 78620(512) 829-4157 www.thepizzacave.com

How One Local Restaurant Is Meeting the Challenges of Inflation

Posted by on Jul 22, 2022 in Dripping Springs, News, Pizza

As the inflation rate in the U.S. has continued to increase, many consumers and businesses have been negatively impacted. I checked in last week with Joe Cave, owner and operator of the popular The Pizza Cave (one of our favorites) on Highway 290 in Dripping Springs to see how inflation was affecting his overall profits […]

Pizza Cave on 290 West Gives Christmas Inspired Gifts to Customers: Tempting New Menu Additions

Posted by on Dec 23, 2020 in Dripping Springs, Italian, Pizza

One thing I really like about Joe Cave and his eponymous The Pizza Cave restaurant is that they’re constantly innovating. We recently wrote about his introducing piadas (or piadinas as they say in Italy). Now he’s adding slow-cooked, dry-rubbed pork ribs for pork hoagies and piadas, which will also to be used as a new topping […]

Spacing and Following Health Protocols at Tony C’s

Posted by on Jun 15, 2020 in 2020 Re-openings, Italian, Pizza

While it may sound good on paper, table spacing at restaurants can be tough, both logistically and financially for most places. But restaurants like Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza & Authentic Italian in the Galleria at Bee Cave have stepped up and are fighting the good fight. No need to be even the least bit virus-averse […]

The Creamy Pepper Soup at The Pizza Cave: Absolutely A Must Try!

Posted by on Apr 29, 2020 in Dripping Springs, Italian, Pizza

Fantastic soup at a pizza joint? Welcome to The Pizza Cave on Hwy 290 West in Dripping Springs. Owner Joe Cave makes this creamy pepper soup and it’s his personal passion. He uses jalapeño and bell peppers, removing the seeds and internal membranes to reduce the heat while retaining the flavors. Add some heavy cream […]

Craving Pizza & Italian Food on the 290 Corridor? The Pizza Cave is Offering Takeout!

Posted by on Mar 31, 2020 in Italian, News, Pizza

The Pizza Cave was among the top ten best pizza spots in Austin in our recent Pizza Wars article. But they also have an extensive Italian food menu ranging from baked ziti to lasagna, eggplant Parmesan, and the classic spaghetti and meatballs. (The meatballs alone are worth the trip.) And by all means don’t forget […]

Pizza Wars 15 is on the Way! Via 313 is a Top Ten Contender

Posted by on Dec 19, 2019 in Best Of, Pizza

One of our most popular annual features, Pizza Wars, will be back in January. We’ll bring you our top ten choices for the best pizza in Austin. This is our 15th Pizza Wars and there are lots of serious contenders: Via 313, The Pizza Cave, Salvation, Saccone’s, Home Slice, Desano Pizzeria Napoletana, Tony C’s, Pieous, […]

Roppolo’s Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Posted by on Nov 22, 2019 in News, Pizza

Marc Roppolo has been getting a lot of press lately. The founder of the legendary Roppolo’s Pizza in Austin got a shout out from Gayle King of CBS News and BFF of Oprah Winfrey. On top of that, Roppolo’s, which has been adding new locations around town, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. I love their […]

Joe Cave: a True Pizzaiolo At Work At The Pizza Cave on 290 West

Posted by on Nov 7, 2019 in Dripping Springs, Italian, Pizza

I love the New York style pies that Joe Cave serves at The Pizza Cave on 290 West near Dripping Springs. He and his wife Susan run one of the most popular pizza joints in the area. Yet ironically, Joe’s roots are not in New York City as one might expect – as it happens, […]

The Pizza Cave Moves into New Digs on Highway 290 West

Posted by on Oct 28, 2019 in Dripping Springs, News, Openings, Pizza

I first discovered The Pizza Cave about 4 years ago in its cozy building at the corner of Highway 12 and 290 in Dripping Springs. They served our favorite New York style pizza and we became fairly regular customers, as have a lot of other locals. When a massive rain storm left almost a foot […]

Numero28 Rocks 2nd St with Excellent Prosciutto Pizza

Posted by on Apr 14, 2019 in Cuisine, Downtown, Italian, Pizza

It had been awhile since our last visit to Numero28 Pizzeria & Vineria. They made the Top 10 in our last Pizza Wars and I’m pleased to report that Bernardo Nolfo and his crew still have the place in fine form. The pizza was a smash. Ditto for the Eggplant Parmesan and the irresistible Cannelloni! […]

East Side Pies Introduces Pepperoni Stromboli

Posted by on Jan 26, 2019 in Italian, Pizza

East Side Pies has been on a roll lately! New North Austin location, a spot at the airport and now … pepperoni stromboli. They start with their Italian cheese bread dough rolled thin, topped with Grande Whole Milk Mozzarella and filled with Laguera Pepperoni and grated Romano. Then they hearth bake it until the cheese […]

East Side Pies, #1 in our Pizza Wars, Opens North Store at 13265 N 183

Posted by on Oct 1, 2018 in News, Openings, Pizza, Rob's Blog

Noah Polk and Michael Freid, the honchos at my thin crust favorite East Side Pies are literally on a roll. They’ve opened a new store on North 183 and are about to open a location at the airport as well. Talk about spreading the crust. 🙂 Well, good for them and good for all Austin […]

Pastrami or Pizza? Tough Choices on the Menu at Pieous in Belterra Village

Posted by on Aug 31, 2018 in News, Pizza, Rob's Blog

So I went in to Pieous for pastrami and then I bumped into this pizza, the wonderfully named “Fat Queen.” Tough decision, but this was one hell of a pizza. Pieous is now open at Belterra Village on Hwy 290 W. By the way, they also have a blueberry pie that rocks!   Pieous Belterra […]

Josh Kaner at the Old Pieous Building Before the Move to Belterra Village

Posted by on Aug 28, 2018 in News, Pizza, Rob's Blog

When Pieous first debuted several years on 290 in Cedar Valley, it took the area by storm. Foodies that far southwest had never had genuine Neapolitan pizza before. And the word quickly spread about their tasty pizza pies and their amazing moist pastrami. Pieous has now moved to a larger location at Belterra Village off […]

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