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    Big Oven Pizza

    4.3 (100 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    David A.

    Don't know why the name of the spot is Smoking Oven since their website, sign, Google Maps and Instagram list them as Big Oven. I was the one who first put them on Yelp, even though they have many favorable reviews on Google. Great pizza with awesome chew. It's a huge surprise to find a place like this in Kearney Mesa, but much welcomed. They have both thin crust Detroit style pizza and you can't go wrong with either. You can order full pies or by the slice. I've got another but good things to say about Smoking Oven (or Big Oven). Enjoy a slice!!

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    Terry A.

    You know the drill, one slice cheese no flop great bottom burn and the crust crunch. Great pizza, it's just as good as good gets! They have Detroit Pizza as well that deep dish taste. Very impressed with this local Pizza joint. By the slice or one of those big pizzas with all of the toppings, to go or grab a table and have a cold beer. Just simply great pizza. Enjoy! Update: not sure this review was meant for the title of Smoking Oven / this review was intended for Big Oven Pizza on Shawline Street.

    Chun P.

    There is no such thing as bad pizza, but there is such thing as average pizza. With 4.5 Star average on Yelp, Big Oven Pizza was something I was excited to try...Maybe I was here on a bad day? New York Style Pepperoni Slice...the sauce didn't have much zest or kick to it, crust was so so, and there was only pepperoni on one side of the slice... Detroit Style Big Boy Slice...normally I love Detroit style pizza, with the crispy cheesy edge and fluffy dough, but this was lukewarm, didn't not have cheesy crispy edges texture I was hoping for, sauce and dough were again just okay. Again, its not bad pizza at all, its just average. I'll give it another try when I'm in the area.

    Michael W.

    So my favorite pizza food truck has a retail location. I follow them on Instagram and have seen that that they started doing my new favorite style of pizza, Detroit style. Well today, I was randomly free and thought what not. I went to place an order in line from their Google page and got a time estimate of 35-40 minutes, which I really wasn't up for. I decided to call and they said 15-20, which worked because that was just driving time. I asked the person I was talking to if the small salad was enough for 2 people. He said not really, but I still went with it. I can tell you that he was correct. If someone is really wanting a salad, it won't be enough. If it's just a couple bites if not pizza, then it's fine. I ordered a Detroit Holy Pepperoni. If your from Detroit, you're probably saying it's only Detroit style if it's made with Wisconsin block cheese, well it is. It probably took me 10 minutes to drive there and the pizza was ready a couple minutes later. While waiting I saw they had pizza by the slice and those caught my eye, so I added 2 slices of the Sweetie Pie to my order. I was really surprised with how spacious the retail location was. Lol of interior seating available if you're not just trying to do take out. They even have games available. A lot of pizza places just try to keep a minimal place store front and I appreciate that they didnt. With great service, helpful staff and great pizza... I am very glad this place has a retail location. For me I look at pizza pictures and I can tell a lot if I'm even remotely interested. So look at the NY style Sweetie Pie and the Detroit style and judge for yourself. I will say, Detroit style looks like Chicago Deep Dish but it's not as heavy as that style.

    It's Margherita Time (Detroit)
    Kaci S.

    Ordered on a whim, and was not disappointed! Our Detroit style margherita pizza came to the door and weighed roughly as much as a newborn baby. My husband and I eat took a "slice" and honestly it was difficult to finish over the size of it! The sauce was tangy, the crust springy and crunchy on the bottom. LOTS OF CHEESE! We will order again, for sure.

    Hanafi M.

    Honestly 7/11 has a much much better slice when compared to this abomination. Great parking, very clean, not one but two Tvs. No sound. One tv is a Sony the other is Samsung. 55 inches. Napkins are next to the soda machine.

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    Crystal R.

    Wanted to try some where new and close by my house. So far I've only tried a slice of cheese but it was crunchy and flavorful. Price was about $5. There's a pizza and beer special for $7.99 They don't just offer NY style, they also have Detroit and Neapolitan. There's a self service kiosk and ordering online available. The guy working alone was nice. We will come back soon.

    Neapolitan mushroom pizza with onions and ricotta.
    Melissa L.

    Ordered a neapolitan mushroom pizza online. They do a lot of take out so I got there and still had to wait about 20 minutes for my pizza. Only one guy managing the whole place. But, the text message time estimate was accurate. When I ordered, the estimated time was 40 min. Pizza smelled great when I got it. Looked good too, but the flavor was just OK. Mushrooms were canned which I didn't necessarily mind but there was just a lack of flavor. The onions weren't caramelized enough and were a bit flavorless. The dough had good texture and a little sourdough flavor but not as much as other restaurants that sell neapolitan pizzas.

    SPICY Pepperoni (18" NY)
    Bravo M.

    The spicy Pepperoni is fire! New York style pizza is our fav! We really enjoyed the pizza. Lucas was so nice and helpful. Thank you. P.S I love that you can choose between New York style or Detroit. So cool!

    Jake R.

    Big Oven Pizza absolutely delivers on flavor! Lucas took care of us today and he was a rockstar pizza craftsman. The pizza was made hot and fresh with our variation on the, 'Wise Guy New York 18"' - Instead of mushrooms we swapped the shrooms for Jalapenos... My wife hates shrooms but she'll take 18" all day of this pie... what are ya gonna do... I'm now a Wise Guy at heart because these flavors were absolutely insane. Not overly salty, I could still taste the pepperoni and sausage mixed with the creamy ricotta cheese which took the bite off the pickled jalapenos that made you sweat just enough to go back for more. This was an overall surprising experience for me. I'm a massive fan of East Coast pies and San Diego doesn't do a very good job of making anything resembling a NY Slice. Big Oven Pizza though, ya'll really took New York Style to heart when crafting your pizzas. This is in my top 3 places in all of San Diego now for hand crafted pies. If you haven't been here, what are you doing with your life. Really well done. Keep up the fantastic work!

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    Jack M.

    Wow! Things are getting better and better over at Big Oven Pizza! Why, you ask? They now have their brick and mortar location open for business in Claremont where Mom & Dom's Pizza used to be located. Not only have they open their business here, they have expanded the menu to include New York Style Pizza, Detroit Style Pizza, salads, and of course, what put them on the map with their pizza truck, their Neapolitan Style pizza. I tried a couple of slice or their New York Style pizza. You can get 2 slice and drink for $10 and some change. I had the Big Boy, which came with two types of quality pepperoni, fennel sausage, a house sauce and fresh milk mozzarella cheese, and the BBQ Chicken with a light and tasty BBQ sauce, thinly sliced red onions, grilled chicken, and fresh mozzarella sauce. Both slices were delicious, but what they both had in common was that fantastic thin crisp New York crust. Its texture and flavor were quite good. The service was very welcoming, and they offer a good amount of inside seating. They offer beer and wine, which is a huge crust. Check them out! The parking lot is available.

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    Javier B.

    Catering pizza place now has a location New York pizza Chicago pizza Detroit pizza By the slice pizzas Dine in, take out, cater No air conditioning inside One restroom Dough was good. From scratch Greasy pepperonis Parking limited Order on tablet One person making all this pizza Pizza served petty quick Lot of to go orders No many seats

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    Lisa R.

    Store is clean, unfortunately the food is not good. They don't have any veggie pizza or supreme options. No vegan options. Crust is like cardboard and dry They hardly use any toppings and minimal sauce. I like to support local businesses but this place was disappointing. Was hoping it would be like Bronx Pizza in Hillcrest off Washington, it definitely is not.

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    Thank you Jack! We really appreciate it!

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    8 months ago

    Great dough and toppings! Serious love going on there. Will be back! One complaint - On line ordering is terrible. Don't do it!

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    Good pizza, can get it by the slice, which is always nice. They have corn hole out front!

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    11 months ago

    The pizza is the best in town love the pizza. The best costumer service also nice and friendly.

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    Super amazing guys and great food, 10/10 would recommend. Great all around, really enjoyed my food

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    Pizza is delicious and service is fast and friendly. Place is kids friendly and parking is accessible. We recommend this place.

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