Restaurant in Vancouver, Canada
Low-key Powell St pizza, cash-in-hand casual.
Hot Pie Pizza on Powell Street is a casual option on the eastern edge of Gastown, best suited to late-night stops rather than special-occasion dining. Pricing and hours are unconfirmed, so verify before visiting. For a relaxed post-bar pizza run in a part of Vancouver with limited options, it fills a practical gap.
Hot Pie Pizza sits at 4 Powell St in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, and without confirmed pricing, hours, or a current menu on file, it's difficult to make a strong financial case for or against it relative to the city's better-documented options. What the address does tell you: this is not a destination-dining neighbourhood, and if you're arriving after a late night out, that may be exactly the point. For a special occasion dinner with clear price expectations and a refined room, look elsewhere. For casual late-night pizza in a part of Vancouver that isn't flush with options, Hot Pie Pizza is worth knowing about.
Powell Street puts Hot Pie Pizza on the eastern edge of Gastown, close enough to the neighbourhood's bar scene to make it a credible late-night stop after drinks at nearby spots. The venue name signals a focused format: pizza, likely by the pie rather than a sprawling menu. Without confirmed seating numbers, style details, or a current chef on record, the safe assumption is a casual, counter-style or small-room operation rather than a sit-down special-occasion restaurant. If you're planning a celebration dinner, the lack of publicly available booking information and the address both suggest this isn't the right fit. For a date night pizza run after 10 PM, it's more plausible.
Vancouver's pizza scene has grown considerably, with options ranging from Neapolitan-leaning spots in Mount Pleasant to New York-style slices in the West End. Hot Pie Pizza's Powell Street location gives it a point of difference on the map, if not necessarily on the plate. The practical gap here is real: no confirmed hours means you cannot plan a late-night visit with certainty, and no phone or website makes it harder to verify before you go. Check Google Maps for current hours before making the trip.
Reservations: Unknown — no booking method on record; walk-in likely. Dress: Casual is the safe assumption given the neighbourhood and format. Budget: Not confirmed; expect casual pizza pricing rather than fine-dining spend. Getting There: 4 Powell St is walkable from Gastown and close to the Downtown Eastside; street parking is available in the area. Late Night: The Powell Street location suits a post-Gastown-bar stop, but verify hours directly before visiting.
For a broader view of where Hot Pie Pizza sits within Vancouver's dining scene, see our full Vancouver restaurants guide. If you're visiting Vancouver and want pairing options for the evening, our Vancouver bars guide and hotels guide cover the full picture. Canada's stronger fine-dining bets include Alo in Toronto, Tanière³ in Quebec City, and Jérôme Ferrer - Europea in Montreal if a special occasion demands more than a casual pizza room can deliver.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Pie Pizza | Easy | — | |||
| AnnaLena | $$$$ · Contemporary | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| iDen & QuanJuDe Beijing Duck House | $$$$ · Chinese | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Kissa Tanto | $$$$ · Fusion | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Masayoshi | $$$$ · Japanese | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Published on Main | $$$ · Contemporary | $$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
What to weigh when choosing between Hot Pie Pizza and alternatives.
No bar seating is documented for Hot Pie Pizza at 4 Powell St. Given the neighbourhood format and pizza-focused concept, counter or table seating is the more likely setup. Confirm directly when you arrive, as no floor plan details are on record.
No menu is on record for Hot Pie Pizza, so confirmed dietary options aren't available here. Pizza formats often accommodate vegetarian requests, but for gluten-free or vegan needs, call ahead before making the trip to Powell St.
Probably not the call for a milestone dinner. The Powell St address and casual neighbourhood context point to an everyday pizza spot rather than a celebration venue. For a special occasion in Vancouver, AnnaLena or Published on Main offer a clearer fit.
Casual. The Downtown Eastside location on Powell St sets the tone — jeans and a jacket are more than sufficient. There is no dress code on record, and nothing about the format suggests otherwise.
For a step up in ambience and kitchen ambition near Gastown, Kissa Tanto and Published on Main both deliver more fully realised dining experiences. If you want pizza-adjacent casual eating with more documented consistency, those neighbourhoods offer several well-reviewed options worth checking current ratings for.
No confirmed capacity or group booking process is on record for 4 Powell St. For groups of six or more, calling ahead is the safe move — walk-in availability at smaller neighbourhood pizza spots can be tight, especially on weekends.
Pricing, hours, and the current menu are not publicly documented, so go in with flexible expectations. The Powell St location puts you on the eastern edge of Gastown, which means the surrounding area is gritty rather than polished. Treat this as a neighbourhood find rather than a destination booking.
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