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Is Urban Pie Still Open? Bar Rescue Update (Atlanta, GA)

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As of September 2026, Urban Pie is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed April 7, 2026.

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thecinemaholic.com ·
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barrescueupdates.com ·

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What the source shows: The Cinemaholic (2026-04-07) and Bar Rescue Updates (2026-04-05) both describe Urban Pie Bar & Pizzeria as currently operating with strong ratings and listed hours, despite the business's own site returning an HTTP 403 error on the 2026-09-08 check.

  • Season / episode Season 10, Episode 8
  • Original air date
  • Address 2012A Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
  • Current name Urban Pie Bar & Pizzeria

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What happened after Bar Rescue?

Urban Pie Bar & Pizzeria has operated in the Kirkwood area of Atlanta, where owner Leisa Curtis built the business around a casual pizzeria concept. By the time Bar Rescue's "Crust Issues" aired on 2026-04-05, the operation was in serious trouble. According to The Cinemaholic (2026-04-07), Curtis had accumulated more than $440,000 in debt in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, her hands-on management style had driven high staff turnover, the kitchen had neglected equipment with fryer oil that had gone unchanged for too long, and the pizza dough was undercooked and inconsistent, alienating both regular customers and food-industry reviewers. The Cinemaholic added that the pizzeria's casual, low-key concept increasingly clashed with an intown Kirkwood customer base that had grown more affluent over time.

Jon Taffer's changes focused on both the kitchen and the owner's leadership style. The Cinemaholic reported that Taffer upgraded the lighting and added televisions, addressed the cramped layout, introduced higher-quality Italian ingredients to the menu, and put staff through structured training in drink-making and kitchen operations, while coaching Curtis to lead her team rather than micromanage it. The venue kept the Urban Pie name, now more fully styled Urban Pie Bar & Pizzeria.

Since the relaunch, The Cinemaholic reported the restaurant holding a 4.4-star rating on TripAdvisor and roughly 4.3 stars on Google across 572 reviews, with customers consistently praising staff friendliness and food quality; the venue also added online ordering and now hosts community events. Bar Rescue Updates, in an update published 2026-04-05, listed the restaurant's current weekly hours — closing at 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Urban Pie's own website, urbanpieatl.com, returned an HTTP 403 error on the 2026-09-08 check, which blocks automated access rather than indicating the restaurant is closed, and Google Places continues to mark the business operational at 2012A Hosea L. Williams Drive NE.

Featured on Bar Rescue

Season / episode
Season 10, Episode 8
Original air date
Episode title
Crust Issues
What was featured
A pizzeria owner's debt, staff turnover, and undercooked frozen dough
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Urban Pie

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Pie still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Urban Pie is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed April 7, 2026.

What happened to Urban Pie after Bar Rescue?

Urban Pie Bar & Pizzeria has operated in the Kirkwood area of Atlanta, where owner Leisa Curtis built the business around a casual pizzeria concept. As of September 2026, Urban Pie is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed April 7, 2026.

What is Urban Pie called now?

Now: Urban Pie Bar & Pizzeria (formerly Urban Pie). As of September 2026, Urban Pie is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed April 7, 2026.

Where is Urban Pie located?

2012A Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Bar Rescue featured Urban Pie?

Season 10, Episode 8 of Bar Rescue, first aired April 5, 2026. The episode is titled “Crust Issues”.

Did the makeover last at Urban Pie?

The episode first aired April 5, 2026. Our most recent check was September 7, 2026: As of September 2026, Urban Pie is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed April 7, 2026.

What do reviews say since Bar Rescue?

According to The Cinemaholic (2026-04-07), Curtis had accumulated more than $440,000 in debt in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, her hands-on management style had driven high staff turnover, the kitchen had neglected equipment with fryer oil that had gone unchanged for too long, and the pizza dough was undercooked and inconsistent, alienating both regular customers and food-industry reviewers. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Urban Pie still using the Bar Rescue menu or branding?

The Cinemaholic reported that Taffer upgraded the lighting and added televisions, addressed the cramped layout, introduced higher-quality Italian ingredients to the menu, and put staff through structured training in drink-making and kitchen operations, while coaching Curtis to lead her team rather than micromanage it. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
2012A Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
Venue type
pizzeria
Official website
urbanpieatl.com

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