Basement pizza pub 2 minutes from Jongno 3-ga Exit 5: Backstreet Pizza

I went to Backstreet Pizza, a pizza spot near Jongno 3-ga that always comes up whenever people talk about a proper American-style pizza-and-beer night or an atmospheric date course! It's a place that satisfies every single time thanks to toppings piled on so generously the dough disappears, plus its moody, romantic interior. Here's the full rundown on the location and atmosphere, the varied menu lineup and prices, and an honest review of the signature Quarter Street pizza.

Backstreet Pizza at a glance

• A hip pizza pub that piles toppings on generously, nailing both visuals and taste
• A neat, filling pizza spread for 2–3 people in the high-₩30,000s range
• Located in the alley right in front of the Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 5 pojangmacha (street tent bar) street, ideal as a first-round date spot
• Naver reservations mean no waiting, and takeout is available too

How to find Backstreet Pizza from Jongno 3-ga Exit 5, and what the basement looks like

Backstreet Pizza is easy to get to, just a 2-minute walk from Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 5, where subway lines 1, 3, and 5 all meet! Come out of Exit 5, head into the Jongno Jinnakji alley, and go down to the basement floor (red door) of the Dream Chuksan building — the entrance is right there.

Step into the basement space and soft lighting mixes with retro framed art and antique furniture, giving it the mood of a pizza pub tucked in a New York back alley. The tables have plenty of breathing room, making it perfect for a Jongno date with a partner or a gathering with friends!

The beer here is seriously good too 🍺

Backstreet Pizza menu and prices

Looking at the menu, Backstreet Pizza has a solid lineup of high-quality pizzas with their own distinct character. Pizza prices generally sit in the mid-to-high ₩30,000s depending on size and type (Quarter Street ₩38,000 / Cheese & Patty Bomb ₩33,500, etc.). The topping portions are generous enough that 2–3 adults can eat until they're stuffed, making it a Jongno pizza spot where you can enjoy a reasonably priced pizza-and-beer date.

The set menus are reasonably priced too.

Quarter Street, 38,000 won: honest review of all four flavors

We ordered Backstreet's signature dish, the Quarter Street (₩38,000), which lets you try all four of the pub's popular flavors on a single pie! The moment the pizza was set on the table, both my boyfriend and I were shocked at how much topping was piled on — it looked like it was about to spill over!!! Cheese, meat, and shrimp were packed on so densely that the dough underneath was barely visible.

This flagship dish combines Backstreet Pizza's four signature flavors — Shrimp Gangster, Cheese & Bomb, Potato Killer, and Pepperoni — all on one pizza! Getting to enjoy all four flavors at once was honestly great.

So much cheese..💛

Cheese & Patty Bomb

A thick beef patty, jalapeños, and savory cheddar cheese come together for a rich flavor that feels like eating an authentic American burger in pizza form 🍕

Shrimp

Big, plump whole shrimp coated in spicy seasoning gave a snappy, crunchy bite with zero greasiness — the texture was honestly art!

Potato & Pepperoni

Crispy, sweet french fries meet salty pepperoni for a sweet-and-salty combo so addictive it practically demands a cold beer to go with it 🥹

Pairing Backstreet Pizza with the Jongno pojangmacha street

One tip worth knowing before you visit! Right in front of Backstreet Pizza is the outdoor pojangmacha (street tent bar) street near Jongno 3-ga Station, so the perfect date route is having a hearty pizza-and-beer round here first, then heading out to the pojangmacha alley for round two. And since this is a popular pizza hotspot in Jongno, I'd recommend booking ahead on Naver during peak hours.

Is Backstreet Pizza worth a visit?

From the dough-covering Quarter Street pizza to the hip American pub vibe to the reasonable ₩30,000s price range, Backstreet Pizza was a perfect find in Jongno 🍕 If you want a proper pizza-and-beer night near Jongno 3-ga Station, or you're looking for an atmospheric, filling spot to visit with a partner, I highly recommend stopping by Backstreet Pizza and trying the Quarter Street pizza! That's a wrap on this satisfying Jongno pizza record ✨