Eastside Pizza House, the Oklahoma City shop known for its jet-black crust, has quietly reappeared in Midtown. Owner Jabee Williams has moved the concept into The Collective food hall at NW 10th and Harvey after the original storefront closed in September 2024. Instead of a standalone dining room, the pizzeria is now working out of a counter inside the multi-vendor space, serving both slices and whole pies.
As reported by News 9, Eastside is dishing up pizza by the slice in Midtown, with cheese and pepperoni always on deck alongside its named specialty pies. The outlet notes that many of those pizzas are named for local Black leaders and neighborhoods, a nod to Williams' community-focused approach.
Where to find it now
The Collective lists Eastside among its vendors at 308 Northwest 10th Street in Midtown. The venue's calendar also shows Eastside folded into spring programming, including a pizza-box art contest and an appearance during a Midtown Walkabout event.
Menu and the black crust
Eastside's striking black crust is made with activated charcoal, and the kitchen keeps the menu anchored in local references. Pies highlighted when the shop opened in 2022 include the elote-style "Jabee" with roasted corn, jalapeños and goat cheese, along with the Eastside Supreme and the Deep Deuce, according to TravelOK. The look might grab attention first, but the concept leans on Oklahoma City stories as much as aesthetics.
From closure to a food-hall comeback
The original Eastside storefront on NE 23rd closed at the end of September 2024 amid slow foot traffic and financial strain, according to local coverage. KOCO covered the shutdown, noting the end of the standalone space. The move into a communal food hall fits a broader pattern of independent restaurants cutting overhead by operating inside multi-vendor venues. Midtown OKC's promotional calendar already has Eastside plugged into its 10 dollar lunch program, signaling a quick reentry into the neighborhood dining mix.
Why it matters
For regulars and nearby residents, Eastside's return keeps a Black-owned, Eastside-branded concept in the local rotation, with pizzas that double as tiny tributes to community history. Downtown OKC has noted that the shop was designed around celebrating local history and civic leaders, which shows up in the menu names and the attention the concept attracts.
If you are ready to hunt down a slice, The Collective posts hours and vendor updates on its site, so it is worth a quick check before heading over. Expect counter service, slice specials and that signature charcoal crust at the new Midtown setup.
