It's no secret this place got a ton of publicity as we patiently awaiting it's opening in the extreme traffic location. As a probably better alternative for families as we know most kids are fans of pizza versus burgers. The tourist crowd aren't the only one's that dig this place. The locals had a nice blank radius for pizza when that one place closed, oh yeah, it's been so long and turns out they were forgettable, but anyhow. I'd actually suggest you wait on this place. It's new, they are working out kinks and my initial though is their signature pizza's are pretty basic and not in the good way. Meat eater has 2 types of meat, out of a possible 7, and it doesn't even need the red onions, meatatarians care not for veggies. Also I was intrigued by the ricotta, gorg and goat options. Don't be fooled by Ovaline, it's just a size and method of mozzarella, not crumbled, but the traditional way they make pizzas in Italy too, so they are basically sliced off these 4oz ball sized pieces. I'm not sure what they meant by drizzle, but pizza eaters usually don't care that drizzle implies light or small amount. Gluten free otions, but nothing separate. Order online is cool, but no app. Before I go into detail about my visits I really think they need just a little more refine menu, they have a good variety, but the profiles seem a little incomplete. Love the beet and goat cheese salad, but ditch the almonds, the beets are sweet enough, we need texture somewhere else, I was thinking pine nuts and red onions for some bite as the goat cheese is smooth and the beets are sweet. Perhaps croutons. Vinagrette is light and not too acidic. They are generous with the arugula on their menu and salads which is nice. Antipasto is much larger, but I found the Italian vinaigrette to be generic and the overall flavor to be missing something, the bacon was nice, but wasn't the headliner, it ended up being the chicken and artichokes, the ovalini should do better since it's an entrée. Save the shaver mozzarella for the Caesar which isn't even Italian. Loved the white top, bold, colorful, texture. Bacon was crisp, arugula gave bite, garlic to ward off vampires....That's for you twihards. Link in and the sautee'd onions was interesting, I didn't think it would work, but it was ok, even without the spicy red sauce. Light on the sausage. Red vine was tempered as my initial though for cherry tomatoes on a pizza was the acidity, then I thought they would need to be roasted. It was neither. The tomatoes were so non existent it was perfect. Green stripe didn't need the chicken, it needed the earthiness of mushrooms. Oh and the grilled chicken was bland. Barely taste the seasoning. Smore pies are excellent, light with the perfect amount of sweet for the light meals here, the pizzas are not huge, nor are the salads so to keep in tradition, why make a heavy dessert. Pizza's are thin, possibly the thinnest around, cooked fast, but nothing beats a brick oven, the nuances are undeniable and unique. Build your own pizza is a way better method, take your favorite from elsewhere and have them build it here. Service is good, but they certainly aren't prepared for the popularity, slow, weeknights only, leave the weekends for the tourists. Price is still reasonable all things considered, but I wouldn't come here for a carb load fest. Plenty of room for improvement. Speed is of the essence here in the fast and casual dining experience. Is spent enough time waiting to try, now I'll come when it's not busy and make my own. Décor and seating is equally built for speed, it's open and bright, more like modern burger joints (think lounge and smash). I'm not really mentioning parking as the shared parking of the facility is a wreck with out of towners and rental cars it weight not on my rating, but it's a pile. read more

Blaze Pizza offers pretty good value with a pie from 5 to 8 bucks. Their spicy red sauce wasn't spicy enough for me. I have to go with round tables sauce which is more zesty. I also tried the smores pie. The ratio of graham cracker to chocolate and marshmallow was off to me. There is much more cracker than their is chocolate/marshmallow. Overall the food was ok. It is a nice addition to the mall but not something I am going out of my way for. Their bathroom was clean and smelled nice which was a plus. Located on the south side of the carlsbad outlet mall next to starbucks. read more

OK... First off, if you haven't been here, You need to get in your car and come.. NOW! If you have been here, then go for you! You deserve a pat on the back! I came here for the first time the other week and was blown away by their awesome customer service and friendly staff. The staff behind the counter walked me through the process of making my own pizza, their difference sauces that they have, cheese, and toppings. They've got an amazing delicious and fresh selection of toppings so be sure to check everything out!! Also, watch out for the garlic. I am a garlic lover for sure, but they've got an awesome garlic that would scare away a vampire! read more

Very good pizza. I love that they have dairy free cheese that melts perfectly on your pizza!

I need to check myself before writing this review...the history of shitty Italian/Sbarro type mall joints that have called this spot home for years has given me a bad taste in my mouth. So on my inaugural visit here I was skeptical...turns out it is part of the wave of assembly line pizzas places to open across SD county lately...but it held its own. The premise is that you get to build your own type of thin crust style pizza for $7+...or can go on the cheap for a couple bucks less. The food isn't anything you'll crave to come back for...but it isn't too bad. I mean really....it's about 1/2 up to you on the outcome? They do have a special on "Pi(e) day" for $3.14 pizzas...can't beat that! read more

Huge shout out to Jay. He deserves a raise! He worked fast and efficient and provided great customer service. Great food. Great options. They have vegan "popcorn chicken" and "cheese" here to please the vegans in my life. Great choices for everyone. read more

According to my five-year-old, I should give this pizza 521 stars. Better than Pieology for sure. We came here after a long morning of shopping and it was delish! I had the art lover and the purist had sauce and cheese. I also had the blood orange lemonade, which was good. We'll be back next time we come here to shop...maybe sooner! read more

Blaze is definitely the best food option at the Carlsbad outlets. Within the realm of made-to-order, Chipotle-style pizza places, I'd place Blaze as a solid second behind 800 Degrees and ahead of MOD, Pieology, or Pizza Studio. A plain pizza is just $5.45 while a build your own or specialty pie will still only set you back $7.95. The quality of the toppings is pretty good and they have a lot of them. The pesto drizzle (added once your pizza comes out of the oven) is fantastic! The crust is very thin and a bit charred. The middle wasn't soggy like you find at some places. All in all, a good value for a quick, tasty meal. read more

Decent pizza. I liked that you could top it with as much stuff as you wanted. I definitely would say, they should send some people up to Garage Brewing in Temecula and see if they could learn a trick or two. Regardless, some decent pizza at great prices. Oh, and the staff has always been really great, I do have to say that. Some people like it a lot more than me so I would recommend you at least try it and see what your taste buds' opinions are. read more

I love the pizza here! They have the most delicious classic sauce for their pizza! What I like about it is that you build your own pizza the way you like, so mine came out super delicious! The staff is very friendly, the atmosphere is nice, I can't say enough about this place. The funny thing is, I didn't like pizza in San Diego (because I always compared it to Chicago, IL pizza), but Blaze is the best I've tried in San Diego! I only wished they had one closer to where I live, I'd eat there everyday! read more

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Pizza tastes awesome. Was my second time back in a week. People fantastic and let you customize your pizza. I came in tonight and ordered 8 pizzas for my group of 10. Along with four salads the meal was about $81. Emily was super cool and flawlessly took the order of 8 pizzas. Jr. and Miguel took care of business, perfectly preparing and packing up my pies. May be a chain but the place is great. Pizza is a great value and tastes excellent and it's fun because you get to customize it. Amanda runs a tight ship. read more

So many good things to say about Blaze Pizza. First of all, what do you mean I don't have to pay for additional toppings? A large, amazing quality pizza with as many toppings as you want, for $9. How do you beat that? I come here on my lunch quite often, and service has always been exceptional. The assembly line style that they make your pizza in moves the line along quite nicely (the only thing that will hold you up is confused customers in front of you, never the fault of the staff.) They are always friendly and happy to help or explain how things work to you. Your pizza is then wood fired right in front of you. That means the same cooking time every time, no matter what. I've been here when it's really busy and still it was 10 minutes TOPS waiting for my food. Typically only about 5 minutes. Ingredients are fresh and good. Since they add the toppings right in front of you, the customer has complete portion control which for someone like me who likes specific amounts of extra cheese and pepperoni is v. helpful. Did I mention they don't charge you for extra toppings? They also don't charge you for sauces, like ranch or pesto on the side. That's right, the ranch is NOT extra. That's a rare commodity these days. Ample seating. Cafeteria style. Not much more to say. Give it a try, its the way of the future. read more

I love getting pizza here. They have a lot of options and is very fast. Also have vegan or gluten free options I just wish the had vegan cheese like Pieology also another knock on this place is that it's pretty pricey I think for the size. But overall good option read more

After a long day of shopping at the Carlsbad mall my boyfriend and I decided to get a late lunch here. You know the food must be legit if at 2:50pm there is a line with almost every table being occupied. We were lucky enough to get seats once we ordered. We decided to build our own pizza and share. The pizza builders were nice enough to make one side customized to my liking and the other half for my boyfriend. I must say the service was really good. Once we sat our pizza came so quickly and it was delicious! I recommend this place if you are near the mall, just expect the restaurant to be packed at any time of the day! read more

This place is great on prizes ! I came here after I visited the flower garden next to it. The service is extremely friendly. I love how you can make your own pizza and choose the toppings. They also sell beer which is great after being out on a sunny day. Te pizza was ready 2 minutes after I payed which was extremely fast!! I was very impressed. The Taste of the pizza was amazing. I could taste each and very topping I had in my pizza ! I will definitely come back when i am in town ! The pizza is very thin and it's a little bit bigger than a regular personal pizza. read more

I love this place! Need one in my neighborhood!!! The fact that you can build your own pizza is awesome. I don't see the fixed price lasting forever, but I'll enjoy it while it' only $8. I had various meats, veggies, chopped garlic, pesto drizzle and jalapenos. What a fantastic tasting and looking pizza. It's the little things in life, I guess... as long as food is involved, LOL! Especially a stellar tasting pizza!!! read more

My two sons and I got our free pizzas today by showing that we "liked" them on Facebook. Here is what I like about Blaze Pizza: 1. Blood Orange Lemonade- refreshing and delicious. 2. They have gluten free pizza as well as vegan cheese, so everyone can find something they like. 3. The best deal is the build your own pizza. They have tons of meat, cheese, and veggie toppings all for $7.65. Gourmet toppings include: artichokes, goat or Gorgonzola cheese, roasted garlic, fresh basil and Greek olives. Also, at the end of the cooking process you can have a pesto sauce drizzled on top. read more

This place rocks!! I've been coming to the outlets for some time now. Wish I would of seen this place before, I love it. Pizza is goooood and unlimited toppings for 7.95 is worth it. Great service and great food..you can't beat that. Also there lemonades are real good. Definitely recommend it!! Can't wait to be back again :) . read more

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I've only eaten here once, but the pizza is definitely tasty enough to merit more trips. I ordered the standard version of the Red Vine and it was delicious. Next time I'm going to try ordering extra toppings since they don't cost extra! I went here with a fairly large group of coworkers, and the service was surprisingly fast. There were around 7 or 8 of us and we had our food within about five minutes of ordering. There isn't a great deal in terms of ambience, but it's a great place for lunch. read more

Regardless how many toppings you choose, are all in one value $8. Drinks are free refill. read more

Blaze Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Haven't been back in a while. But I have to say, it's just as awesome as I remembered! Fresh ingredients, made just how I like it! The staff was great, especially one guy, name tag read "Sam" very friendly and engaging. Parmesan brought right to my table!!! read more

As a first-timer, insert what anyone else has said before me here. Called in, they won't take orders over the phone, don't deliver, online only. Fine they're only 2 miles from this place so whatever, I'll pick them up. Spent 5 mins connecting to my brothers wifi, and ordered four pies. Paid for it too. Used the Yelp quick online ordering tool which was great until... At the end of that process, one gets informed that your pizza(s) will be prepared, but that you need to "check in (not on Yelp, BTW, but in person)" once you're there and they'll put them in the oven for you. I call them back and the hilarity ensues... I told a young woman that I'd be there 1/2 hour from the designated time to "check in" and asked if they could be ready for me then. She politely answered yes, and used Mr. My last name. Awesome. Off to the grocery store for root beer and wine...HEY I NEEDED A GLASS! :-) Ok. Show up 5 mins early and check in. Are my four pies in the oven? No! Are there ten teenagers running around bumping into each other like some kind of hormone induced, alternate-reality "The Ten Stooges," episode? Yes! 20 minutes later, 20 Minutes later! I mean 20 mins later they call my name. The whole time I'm thinking, man this must be some really good pie! What do I see? Four, WTH are these? These aren't pizzas! These aren't pizzas, they're cupcakes! These pizzas were so small. Maybe 10 inchers at best. Now to be fair, it was my first time there, so I didn't know what to expect. But the phone thing, the no delivery, the 20 mins to cook a thin crust cupcake of a pizza, the ten stooges, I mean...screw it. I'm drinking the whole bottle now, and ordering delivery to finish feeding these six people. Ordering process: 2 stars Business model: 1 star Pizza size: 1 star Ingredients: 4 stars Taste: 5 stars. Fact I had to order more from another place: 1 star Average 2.33 stars rounded down for stooges and Yelp's system. read more

In my opinion, Blaze is the best of the recent trend in build-your-own-pizza chains. The quality is high, price is on the cheaper end, and it seems to be the quickest of all of these types of establishments. The process itself is intuitive and your assembly line worker person helps you out if you need it. Parking here can be a bit of a nightmare because this location is attached to the outlet mall, so allow for a few extra minutes if you're meeting someone, Additionally, because it's attached to the mall, this location is usually busy, They're still pretty fast, but be aware of the potential for a crowd. read more

Really unimpressed... I'll stick to pieology. I came by around 1:40 so after the lunch rush and they just seemed disorganized. Pizzas were coming out in weird orders mine came out after three that were behind me. Groups were getting one pizza eating half of it and another would come out. I got one of there suggested or pre thought up pizzas and it was really bland. Happy I added some to it but it was jut bland. I realized a few bites in that the menu said it was supposed to have red sauce added to it after bake... Guess I know why it was bland. Overall just meh. If I want this type of thing I'll just dive up the street to pieology read more

For a chain pizza place I really enjoy the pizza. It's especially great that they offer gluten free pizza. I love the topping options and they are relatively speedy. I just wish that gluten free and make your own pizza didn't cost $6 more per pizza. read more

Love this place! I built my own pizza and was able to make it exactly how I like it! Their variety of toppings were expertly fresh and full of flavor! They even have vegan options! I loved the service and how fast my pizza was ready! I wish this place was closer to my home, I would definitely be eating there everyday! The personal style pizza prices are very decent and the portion is perfect-it wasn't too over whelming and wasn't not enough. Definitely recommend this place to anyone going looking for a quick but to eat or if you're craving a really amazing pizza! read more

Blaze Pizza - Build your own pizzas! - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Ok Blaze, this is going to hurt me a lot more than it hurts you. This was your 1st day so I hope there will be adjustments made to the pizza. This review is strictly for the food as the service was excellent as you would expect for a grand opening. Your pizza was very,..very slight. It was so thin and soft it flopped over like a wet tortilla. Even though the cheese and sauce was so slight it should not flopped over like that. What would happen if you did use more cheese or sauce like your counter part Urban Pi in Solana Beach? Urban Pi's crust is thin, yet it's firm and sturdy to handle 3-4 toppings. They also was generous with the cheese, sauce & toppings. You guys used thin shredded mozz that barely covered the pie, while Urban Pi had chunks of mozz and they also have a shredded cheese blend of mozz & provolone. Urban Pi also offered oven fired entrees & sides like mac & cheese, meatballs, free range chicken, salmon. Blaze has none. Urban Pi makes their salad fresh as ordered. Blaze salads were pre-made sitting in plastic to go containers. And the biggest diff is Urban Pi has a significant bakery/dessert area with pastries on par with a french bakery. Blaze just had smore's cookies. Blaze is very close to my home only 3-4 miles away so I'm rooting for you guys to improve. However, Blaze comes from a big conglomerate chain while Urban Pi is a mom & pops so maybe it's not a fair comparison. Anyways, good luck to ya Blaze hope you stick around the neighborhood. read more

Let me just start by saying that I LOVE BLAZE!!!! But unfortunently today was not a good day. I went in and they were out of Turkey Meatballs and Tofu Chicken, The only option that was available that was not Pork was chicken... grilled. Im sorry but honestly i believe that the Tofu Chicken has more flavor then their chicken. So yes I love Blaze but today was upsetting. My pizza was just Eh ok. read more

Decided to try building my own pizza. For $8 you get unlimited toppings. I did white sauce, mozzarella, goat cheese, Italian sausage, fresh basil, roasted red peppers, chopped garlic and oregano. It was delicious! What a great deal on a tasty pizza. The service was also super friendly. This would be a fun, inexpensive date idea. read more

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By far the worst fast food I have ever had. The people working the line, although polite, were more inclined to talk to each other then keep the line moving. When the food came out it was VERY salty and tasted worse than grocery store bought take and bake. I will never eat this garbage again. Clearly the price point reflects the quality. Spend a few extra bucks and go anywhere else. Even Dominos is better than this place. read more

Don't waste your time; service is s-l-o-w, they are understaffed and the pizza is nothing to write home about. Go to Pieology or Leucadia Pizza - anything but this read more

It's plain to see that these "Chipotle" style pizza's are on fire, they can't open up new locations fast enough. I'm just afraid at some point the bubble's going to break as in most trends. And Blaze is commendable for doing so but what they offer is what I call "adequate". Nothing bad but nothing really great to come back or recommend. I guess I've been spoiled with Urban Pi's quality food & service. Hanna T hit most of my same thoughts so don't need to repeat it here. What Blaze offers is kinda bare boned, they remind me of Smashburger assembly line and service. Very straightforward, affordable for the young & college diners. A simple menu of pizza, salad, drinks. The pizza I got was like Hanna T, very minimal toppings/cheese/sauce,.. just enough for the $8 price. I could have eaten 2 more of these pies. Sometimes, what you pay is what you get and it's front and center here. But the ironic thing is that their location is in this plush Carlsbad premium outlet mall, so you would think Urban Pi would be more at home here. Shoppers here aren't looking for the cheapest bite for lunch. I'm really scratching my head as to why they have lots of 5 star reviews, maybe they're on some diet or portion control and this fits the bill. read more

Finally got to try the latest fast, made-to-order pizza chains. This one is getting buzz as Lebron is an investor. Similar to Humble Pie and others, they utilize what I call the "Subway" ordering process. Blaze offers a thin crust, thick and gluten free option. You can order off the menu of types of pre determined pizza combos or make yours unique and custom. The pizza cooks fairly fast and your name is called when it's ready. The pizza is too large for most appetites but could be finished by one if really hungry. Fresh ingredients, quick, tasty= great lunch option read more

Like many have said, this place is like the chipotle of pizza, except it's actually good! I went with the popular option of building my own pizza and was extremely satisfied with it. The wait wasn't long and the staff is extremely friendly. The fact that they have such a wide assortment of ingredients to use and the killer price total of $8.05 for your own customized 11" personal pizza with as many of the toppings that you want can't be beat. Definitely bringing people here and recommending it! read more

Blaze Pizza - Classic red sauce, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, applewood bacon, mushrooms, meatballs, basil, artichokes & spinach. - Pizza Near Me - Carlsbad, California

There Vegan Cheese Pizza is pretty Bomb . most of the time they dont put on enough vegan cheese. just tell them you like alot of vegan cheese read more

Travelling down to Carlsbad with the kiddo to Legoland, we stopped to do some shopping and came across this gem. Apparently it's a chain. Who knew? All I know is GREAT concept (subway-like make-your-own pizza), GREAT food (I mean it's no New York pie, but still), and GREAT GREAT service! read more

This place is awesome. I love the concept and it was delicious! It's fast food pizza in terms of convenience and price but gourmet in every other way. I would love to see one open up back home in sonoma county! read more

We have been here several times and it's consistently amazing! The pizzas are one size but enough for leftovers. I always get the build your own with white sauce and a bunch of veggies. The staff is friendly and the pizzas are fired in the oven. It's a quick stop but the food tastes like a sit down place. read more

Come here pretty often. Also bring coworkers along. Stopped in today to buy a gift card for the holidays and they were out. Seems pretty ridiculous they run out and do not have any alternative solutions to provide to people. read more

This place is face, friendly and priced well. It;s like a subway for pizza. I've tried a few of their pies and can't complain. If you want more meat, they'll give you more without any extra charge. I gave it a 4 star because they tend to burn my gluten free dough. The regular dough is never burnt :) read more