Rainey Street just picked up a new habit and it comes wrapped in sourdough and pepperoni. Side Piece Pies, the newest concept from LV Hospitality, is now officially open inside Victory Lap, bringing a bold, unapologetic take on pizza to one of Austin’s most high traffic streets. This is not delicate, diet friendly pizza. This is indulgent, grab it with your hands, let the grease win kind of pizza.
At the heart of the operation is a 48 hour fermented sourdough crust that gives each slice real structure and flavor. It is the kind of crust that actually matters, with chew, snap, and depth that holds up whether you are eating at peak hunger or questionable late night confidence. The menu keeps things focused and aggressive in the right ways, letting quality ingredients do the heavy lifting without drowning them in unnecessary extras.
The best selling Pepperoni comes stacked with small cup pepperoni that crisp into little pools of crunchy, salty perfection. The Sausage and Pesto slice layers savory sausage with house made sunflower seed pesto and a hit of pepperoncini for balance. The Cheese slice delivers comfort with lemon infused ricotta cream bringing a subtle brightness, while the White Slice leans creamy and clean with ricotta, mozzarella, and preserved lemon. Buffalo wings tossed in house made sauce round out the menu, along with rotating monthly specials that already hint at future chaos with flavors like pancetta, caramelized shallots, chives, ground beef, and jalapeno.
The walk up window is set against black tile with red accents, moody lighting, and a neon glow that fits Rainey perfectly. It is designed for quick decisions and repeat visits, whether you are grabbing fuel before the night starts or fixing your hunger problem after it is already way too late. With Victory Lap’s patio energy surrounding it, Side Piece slides naturally into the rhythm of the street.
Executive Chef Brockton Lane says pizza is having its moment and Side Piece Pies is ready to make its mark in Austin. The approach here feels confident without trying to be loud for attention. The slice is the star, the flavors are intentional, and the attitude is clear. This is pizza with personality, not pizza trying to go viral by shouting.
Side Piece Pies is open Monday through Wednesday from 4 to 10 p.m., Thursdays from 2 to 10 p.m., Fridays from 12 to 10 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. If Rainey Street already had enough reasons to derail your plans, this just became one of the strongest.