We stopped by Baiano's for the first time to grab some late lunch on the long weekend. I got a combo slice and also tried some bites of the sausage & honey. The combo was loaded with a ton of veggies, which hit the spot, and the sausage & honey had a great balance of sweet and savory. Would definitely recommend this spot if looking for a solid, affordable slice in the center of SF. read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - outdoor A-frame sign - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'm really loving the lunch deal that includes a slice, an appetizer and a soda for about $15 (after tax). In other parts of the country it would seem a tad pricey, but it's kind of a deal here because San Francisco. The different slices I tried were pretty good. Mozzarella Sticks: Crispy and oozing with cheese. Loved the opportunity to get even more of the pizza sauce. Such comfort. Meatballs: For the appetizer pizza soda combo, you get only one meatball. It's a good meatball for sure. Dense and crumbly. Lots of great sauce. Chicken Wings: Crispy skin, tender meat, tangy sauce. Plus some ranch for dipping. A classic pairing to a pizza. Jalapeño Poppers: Crispy, filled with runny cheese. Not that spicy. The interesting spin was the marinara sauce for dipping. Kinda felt like a stuffed pepper appetizer together. Margarita Pizza: I'm a total sauce lover, so this is right up my alley. More sauce than cheese! And the cheese is slices of nice squeaky fresh mozzarella. Simple, yet delicious. Cheese Pizza: A classic, done well. Crispy dough, tangy sauce and lots of cheese. Made even better with some oregano, parmesan, red pepper flakers and garlic powder. Pesto Potato Garlic Slice: I'm normally not a fan of pizza without tomato sauce, but I make an exception for potato pizza. Something about carb on carb is just so comforting. The roast garlic was a really great addition, something I don't see at most places. The pesto drizzle is great a for a little zing. All Meat Slice: I've unintentionally had vegetarian slices on my past visits, so need to make up for that. This was definitely substantive! Really enjoyed the fancy ham and the chunks of meat. Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich: A departure from pizza for a day. This felt really Italian-American, like a comfort food favorite in any smalltown. Tender eggplant with nice breading. Lots of sauce and cheese against a nice chewy bread. Fries: Pretty standard. Good with the eggplant parm. read more

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Pretty decent pizza! My friend and I were in the Hayes Valley area and craving pizza, and we decided to stop by Baiano. There are a lot of Italian restaurants in the area, but we wanted something a little more casual. We each got two slices, and they were very filling. I got a Margherita slice and an Hawaiian slice. The Margherita one was a little lacking in the cheese, but the toppings in the Hawaiian made up for it. I would definitely come back here if I was in the area and needed to grab something quick to eat. read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Hawaiian Slice (left), Margherita Slice (right) - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here for the all you can eat pizza and it was life changing! it's every Wednesday 5pm to 8pm. Of course, we had to try their famous Sausage Honey pizza--and wow, it was life-changing! We also tried their classic Pepperoni and BBQ Chicken, both delicious and satisfying. For my fourth slice, I ended up getting another Sausage Honey because it was just that good! In fact, it was so good that after happy hour ended, I bought a whole Sausage Honey pizza to take home and share with my family. For just $20, all-you-can-eat pizza is a steal--especially considering how high-quality the pizza is! The service here was also incredibly friendly. I can't wait to come back and bring my family! read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here to check out their Happy Hour AYCE pizza's on Wednesday and ended up buying a whole pizza to take home. All the staff were very welcoming as well. The AYCE offer on Wednesdays is so worth it in my opinion. Most of their small pizzas cost around $20+ so if you want to eat A LOT of slices then come here during then. It's an hour and 30 mins to eat as many slices as you want for $19.99! Great deal! I high recommend getting the sausage and honey pizza. It is SO GOOD. The combination of savory and sweet is so delicious. I love the thin crust on these pizzas. I enjoyed the pepperoni too but I think I'd return solely for that sausage and honey pizza. read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - 12" Small - Sausage & Honey (White Pie) - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

I think I'm addicted to the Sausage and Honey White Pie!! Every time I drive by I find myself stopping in to grab a slice. Perfect balance of sweet and heat. Phenomenal!! read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Hot Honey and Sausage Slice - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is amazing!!! Great food, clean restaurant/bathroom, great drinks, and even better service!! Be sure to order the potato/pesto pizza read more

Long overdue for an update! My boyfriend is a BIG Baiano fan, dating back to his days long ago at SFSU. When we started dating over a year ago and I mentioned where I lived, his first question was "have you had Baiano?!?!??" I told him my experience and he was surprised. He raved and raved about their white pizza with honey, sausage, and serranos. Call me a crazy white girl, but that is not a flavor combo I would ever go for. Nevertheless, when we were next craving pizza, we made our way to Baiano for said pizza. We ordered our whole pie at the counter and decided to also grab a bottle of wine to enjoy with the piping hot pizza in the restaurant. There was ample seating which we were welcome to choose while the owner helped us with uncorking and pouring the wine. My boyfriend and the owner reminisced about Baiano's other, now closed, location on 9th in the Inner Sunset. Suffice to say, service was impeccable and ambiance was casual, yet cutesy. Now, I can see why my boyfriend loves this pizza. It's creamy with some kick. Boyfriend LOVES spicy food and serranos are mild for him (LOL, I do not know what that life is like). I was happy the serranos were balanced with a white sauce base, as my taste buds would have otherwise been on FIYAH (another LOL). I have strong preference for Neopolitan style pizza vs this type of crust. Comparing my first experience at Baiano (last minute pizza by the slice right before closing) vs first time with boyfriend + many visits since... I now understand that a fresh pie is the way to go OR stopping for a slice during the lunch hour (for lunch specials!) as the slices move quickly and are therefore much fresher. read more

I had not been in in quite awhile even though I live a 10 minute walk away, but I was at my doctor next door so why not give them another chance? The crust is so thin and cracker-y, no flavor to it at all. I did like the toppings of Sausage & Honey. But at $5 a slice, I expect good dough these days considering the multiple options that exist in the neighborhood. I could however see the $20 AYCE lunch option being appealing if you are in that type of mood however. Otherwise, go up the street to Gioia Pizza for a far superior slice or whole pie. I guess I should try some of the non-pizza options such as the calzone? read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Honey & sausage slice lunch special - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Finally tried this pizza joint after living in the area for a couple of years. And I am so happy I finally did! I just wanted a snack so I got a slice of the combo. This may be one of my top pizza places in SF. It's very similar to NY style pizza. The dough is chewy and the slice has the right amount of sauce and toppings. I love the mozzarella they use, it's delicious. I can't wait to go back and try more things! Btw they have a happy hour deal: unlimited slices for $20 read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Combo slice - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Baiano is dishing up thin-ish crust pizza with a Brazilian flair. Alongside a menu of normal pizza offerings, you can find a more niche menu of things like coxinhas, grilled frog legs, and chicken heart. We opted for pizza this time around and I would say my experience matched the reviews. Service was not super friendly or welcoming. At the time, they only were serving whole pizzas, so we got two personal pizzas that came out to a whopping $50. The honey and sausage pizza was really delicious - the blobs of burrata were super decadent and went well with honey and crispy sausage bits. The crust was crispy and not too thick. The Maui aloha was just ok - I've had better ham and pineapple pizzas. We took our order out, but the interior would be a nice place to eat a quick bite. I wish the schedule of selling slices vs. whole pizza was posted somewhere. I might come back to try the appetizers, but I still can't find a better tasting deal than a Costco slice. read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

I work around the corner from this pizza joint. I was getting kind of annoyed at spots near Hayes Valley charging $14 for a small chicken sandwhich or something without a drink or fries or anything. So I wandered around and stumbled upon Baiano and a flyer outside for a $12 lunch special - Sandwhich, drink, fries. I'm sold. What I got was an absolutely panini. I was quite shocked at the quality and what I received. I was expecting a lame sub-roll and some Americans cold cuts-- I got a gourmet panini with roasted garlic, olives, arugula, cured meat, topped with cilantro, and parmiggiano. What a steal! The owner works at the register which is nice to see. The employees behind the counter are polite and are quite good at what they do. The ambiance is soothing and quite a relaxing little nook for a quick bite. Will be back (over and over) read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

The margarita pizza I had here was great! The crust was a little stiff but it still tasted great . I highly recommend coming to this place. The service was friendly and the ambiance of this place was pretty nice for a pizza place. . I give them 4 stars. I may come back here again someday! read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Margarita pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food is decent but don't order the lunch special through Uber Eats. It's $19.35 on the app but when you go to the restaurant, its $13.99. I saw the sign when I picked up my food. That surcharge is crazy. Won't be coming back. read more

If you're looking for a unique flavor combination, a slice of the sausage and honey pie is the right choice. It comes with dollops of mascarpone, slices of serranos, clumps of sausages, and drizzles of honey. This trinity of sweet, savory, and spicy makes for an addicting bite. They also have a $20 special where you can eat as many slices as you'd like for 1.5 hours. I enjoyed the bossa nova playing overhead, so if you're looking for a truly authentic Italian experience, this is not it. But if you're just looking for an interesting slice around Hayes Valley, this is the place for you. The only negative would be the crust. It's not the best taste or texture since it's got the same density as cardboard. But I'll excuse it for the sausage and honey. read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Sausage and honey pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

We only tried their honey pizza and got delivered through doordash, but they were so good! They were light, perfectly savory and sweet.

Loved the Margherita! Very flavorful sauce. Nice selection and fast service. I recommend!

Ordering was a little tricky to me because we walked in and immediately you're greeted by the oven and pizzas. Mmmmm. I love that it was an open kitchen so you can see pizzas being made and put into oven. They have slices which is exactly what we were looking for, a quick slice! So to order you walk in and go all the way to left back of the pizza parlor. Seating is tight I feel like it's super compact, but they're seating! All I have to say is HONEY & SAUSAGE PIZZA BOMB.COM! Whoever though to drizzle honey on a pizza you're a genius! It was great. I ordered supreme, basic pizza. My man always orders the next exclusive shit when we go out. He makes me so jealous. I feel I'm always ordering the same shit or basic shit lol. They have soft drinks (cans) & beer. Didn't notice if they carry wine, probably not. I would recommend if you're in the area and want a quick slice. read more

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got the white pizza with mushrooms! it was good, perfect with ranch in the side. service was fast and the people there were so nice

I tried the Meat & Mushrooms pizza. It's the combination of pepperoni, spicy sausage, and mushrooms gave the pizza a great flavor profile. The crust was just the right thickness, not too thin, and had a satisfying texture. read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Meat & Mushrooms pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best pizza I've ever had and definitely the best in the city ! Go for The mushroom and olive read more

I'm leaving another review because the owner's apology and response completely lacked accountability. Telling me you're sorry that I felt that way isn't a real apology. The way you approached me was accusatory and unprofessional, and your claim that you were just trying to "keep both sides honest" is absurd. It was obvious you were more concerned about getting paid than doing right by your customer--even if it meant charging me twice. Your POS system clearly has issues, and instead of handling the situation with basic courtesy, you doubled down with a dismissive attitude. Contrary to what you said, I was not refunded by my bank--both charges went through in full. This review isn't about the food. It's about your behavior, your lack of social skills, and your inability to take responsibility. I have no interest in returning read more

First and foremost: has anyone ever seen a sandwich with less meat? I live around the block from Baiano and was so excited to see the lunch special: $12.99 for a sandwich, drink and chips. I walk in and order, but there are no options for adjustments. 1) I ask one of the guys working there if he can make it with pepperoncinis and no cheese (trying to keep it light during the workday and avoid the afternoon slump) - he says he can skip the cheese but can't make any additions. I can see peppers in the ingredient tray right next to olives and tomatoes and everything else but say sure, whatever. 2) I walk over to the cooler to grab a root beer and ask I close the door he shouts over to me 'only can drinks for lunch special.' Alright, fine. 3) The sandwich takes nearly 20mins to make. It is literally a panini - premade ingredients that you press/bake. On top of that, not a soul has entered the shop since I have come in. How 4) I get home and open it up - smells great. But it's covered in parm. The guy had repeated back to me 'ok, no cheese' and then douses it in parm. 5) Halfway through eating the sandwich there's a small chip of brown waxpaper from the box in the sandwich 6) The sandwich has virtually no meat at all. When you read "Authentic Panini" (hilarious name, by the way) you're expecting a nice thick layer of a couple different types of meat. This one has maybe six slices of salami on the entire sandwich. 7) The reason why it's 2stars instead of 1star: the bread is great. Fresh, warm focaccia. Doesn't change the fact that the sandwich is basically focaccia stuffed with way more olives than meat, but gotta give them credit for the one win they had today. read more

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First time trying, just stopped by for a couple slices. Delicious pizza! The sausage and honey is a must try! I'll def be back to try more

The Margherita was good. Not the best, but a solid option. The crust was cripsy but the sauce and toppings didn't have a lot of flavor. The service and ambiance was fine, overall good. Not the best pizza I've had, but fine if you're in the area. read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Unfortunately this pizza place is mediocre. I got the Margherita pizza and they were able to get the pizza to us in a timely fashion. The thin-style crust didn't really have the curve that I expect thin-style pizza to have. The pizza crust it self was pretty bland and didn't have much flavor to it. There was a slight twist on it so the way it was heated was slightly different but ended up being very flaky of a crust. The sauce was basic and was light, however the cheese wasn't cooked to the best as it was more chunky than smooth. The basil they added didn't really provide the extra flavor you'd expect it to. The people were very nice and place has plenty of seating for a wide variety of party sizes. Overall I think you could find better places in the the city, but worth the checkout if you'd like this type of pizza. read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got the chicken parm sandwich here and it was reasonably solid. The chicken felt a little like frozen chicken tenders but between the bread, sauce, and cheese it fit in just fine. read more

Five stars for their honey and sausage pizza. I really love it and though I have tried other pies this one is the one I always reorder.

Second time here and still not very good. No one in the restaurant, no take out orders happening. Rude service. Pizza by the slice had been sitting in the trays for a while, all the pizza was dry and the ends were curling up. Ordered a fresh pizza for there and it was pretty flavorless, boring dough, skimpy ingredients and not very hot. read more

Sausage and honey pizza! Hands down. If you are a fan of savory and sweet, you have to try this. The feeling of the Serrano pepper hitting your tongue then calmed by the honey is drool worthy. I ordered it on a thin crust, but am wondering if I would like other crusts as much. I saw they do an all you can eat special, which I'm tempted to try as well. read more

Pizza is horrible over cook and hard to bite once cooked and lack of flavor will now be going back read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Bbq pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super friendly staff, a good choice of toppings, and straight god fearing honesty about the wine choices. Pizza tasted great too read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Three slice hungry - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I could easily say their sausage and honey pie is my favorite in SF. Might consider it the best choice in the city for a white pie. Came on a Thursday night to eat in and had a nice conversation with the owner who gave us a bit of history on the location. He gave us a great recommendation on a bottle of white wine to go with the pizza (said it was his favorite) and it was a great choice. Super chill location and easy to get to. read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Sausage and honey - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Home away from home. Baiano Pizzeria is not just a place for great pizza, it's a home away from home, thanks to Rudy. For over 8 years, I've seen him tirelessly ensure every customer feels welcome and satisfied. Whether it's during slow hours or busy rushes, Rudy is a one-man show, answering phones, prepping ingredients, serving tables, and even bussing them. His dedication and warmth make Baiano Pizzeria a gem in our community. Here's to hoping Rudy gets the recognition and fair pay he deserves for being such a vital asset to this establishment. Edit : Disappointing Management Experience My recent interaction with Ian, the manager at Baiano Pizzeria, left me deeply disappointed. Despite my positive review about Rudy, an exceptional employee, Ian reached out to request its deletion, citing his authority over the restaurant's operations. However, in my numerous visits, I've only ever encountered Rudy, never Ian. Ian's arrogant attitude and unfounded accusations about my understanding of business were completely uncalled for. Despite my family's successful businesses in San Francisco and my own experience as a construction foreman, Ian chose to disrespect me rather than address my legitimate praise for Rudy's hard work. It's disheartening to witness such poor management overshadow the efforts of a great team. Ian's thirst for power seems to have clouded his judgment and humility. Until a change in management occurs, I'll be hesitant to return to Baiano Pizzeria. Not surprised one of the locations already closed read more

One of my top pizza places in the city. I am a sucker for fresh mushrooms and house made sausage and Baiano has big yummy mushroom slices and large chunks of juicy sausage (my favorite pizza combo always). Crust has a great crunch. The menu has a nice selection of appetizers and dishes aside from just pizza. I've also tried one of the lunch specials (slice of pizza, choice of appetizer and a drink that was around $14 total.) with the buffalo wings and they were great and I'm kind of a wing snob. Check them out if you're in Hayes Valley or see if they deliver to you. read more

Pizza was very good...my favorite place to order from when I'm at work...the vegetarian and the special combination are my favorites

This is a great spot in Hayes Valley to grab a slice or personal pizza on the weekends. The Sausage and Honey is fantastic -- a white pie with mascarpone, sausage, serrano chili, and honey on top. The Pesto Potato Garlic is a close second. Really recommend people come here for extremely flavorful pizzas. And the folks who work here and the owner is always friendly! read more

We had the Potato Pesto and Garlic pizza...and it was probably the best pizza I've ever had. I don't care for red sauce pizza, so this one was perfect! read more

I added jalapeno and it was really delicious The delivery arrived very quickly in 30 minutes and I was happy to have a hot pizza. read more

Baiano SF Pizza Hayes Valley - Baiano Combo Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great pizza, friendly owner, awesome service. Support this business and get great food!