Charlie’s Pizza and Cafe

Charlie’s Pizza and Café on Allston Street covers the familiar neighborhood takeout combination of pizza, calzones, subs and wraps. Pasta and salads broaden the menu when everyone wants something different, and the kitchen also advertises Middle Eastern food. That makes it worth looking through the whole menu rather than stopping at the pizza section.

The shop is at 177 Allston Street, away from the denser restaurant stretch around Harvard Avenue. It works as a practical pickup stop for people in the surrounding residential streets. A pizza or calzone suits a shared order, while the sandwich and pasta choices let each person pick a separate meal. Call the restaurant for the current menu and late-night kitchen availability, especially if you’re planning to arrive close to closing.