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    Blaze Pizza

    3.4 (684 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Pizza, Fast Food
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Derek W.

    TL;DR: I should have gone to Subway instead! I recently earned an offer from Blaze Pizza for a $5 11" pizza since I hadn't been in a while. I also earned an offer from Subway for a $6.99 footlong sandwich. Between the two, I chose Blaze Pizza since a $5 pizza only comes once in a blue moon. I chose to redeem this offer at the San Clemente Blaze Pizza, which is located in the Outlets at San Clemente, right off the 5 freeway. Blaze Pizza is adjacent to Avenida Vista Hermosa, but you can also take the Avenida Pico exit to get to the outlet mall, which is on the opposite end of the huge parking lot. I came at about 8 PM, and no joke, the outlet mall felt like a ghost town! I could have sworn it was way busier when I stopped by a few years ago during the COVID days, but times have changed, and maybe the outlet mall gets less traffic these days? I barely saw anyone in the outdoor mall, and when I arrived at Blaze Pizza, there was only one other customer, but he had ordered his pizza to go, which left me as the only customer inside for some time. An employee (Patrick?) made my pizza, but he was seriously the most lifeless and dull Blaze Pizza employee I've ever witnessed to this day. Like his level of energy was commensurate with the level of activity going on in the mall that foggy night. He literally skimped on every topping I asked for on my pizza, and I should have seen it coming when I saw him add a minimal amount of garlic pesto sauce, which I didn't even taste at all! I could have asked for additional portions of everything, but I didn't feel comfortable with how zapped and vapid Patrick's demeanor was. I was afraid he would have groaned or something if I asked for extras of all the toppings I asked for. After paying for my pizza, I asked him how long it'd take, and he estimated about 6 minutes. Yup, that was accurate and also the only good thing about Patrick's service that evening. I also asked for a water cup, and he simply pointed towards them in front of the register. I set down my water cup and receipt on a table in the far corner by the restrooms to try to get some sanitizer there, but yuck, that table was pretty sticky! To make matters worse, the sanitizer dispenser was out of sanitizer. Luckily, they had another one by the pickup counter, which I used to clean my hands before eating my pizza. When I heard my name called, the girl who was finishing my pizza asked if I'd like some extra drizzles. I went with Buffalo and Ranch drizzles. They also had an option for arugula on top, which I couldn't say no to. I saw a sign that said they only offer "to go" boxes if you order "to go". I had already told Patrick I was willing to eat inside, but I still got a "to go" box. Okay? lol She also offered some parmesan and red pepper flakes, which I initially appreciated until she forgot to give them to me. Why even offer them if you were just going to forget them a minute later? lol she did give me two packets of each, but I only added one packet of each to my pizza. And let me tell you, even if I had added all four packets, it still wouldn't have done any good in enhancing the taste profile whatsoever. I strategically sat near a napkin dispenser for ease of access to them in case the pizza got overly greasy. The pizza did get pretty greasy, but I wouldn't really call it overly greasy. However, the charred bits on the underside of the pizza did stick to my fingers and likely caused me to enjoy the pizza less after each slice. That may have also explained why the last few toppings I ate on my pizza tasted kind of funny. The pizza still tasted good enough that I'm not giving 1 star to this Blaze Pizza even though the vibes were more dreary than upbeat. I especially liked how crispy the crust was, but the crust was thinned out so much that in conjunction with the skimpy toppings, it felt like I only ate half of the pizza I'm used to getting at the other locations. I was okay with eating a lesser pizza since I have been keeping an eye on my weight, but if I were super ultra voracious, I would have considered getting something from Asada Cantina + Kitchen, located just three doors down from Blaze Pizza, afterwards to satiate my appetite. There is ample seating inside the restaurant, and there's also an outdoor patio if you'd like to dine al fresco. In front of the front door was a signicade advertising Blaze Pizza's Pi Day. This year, you have to buy a pizza at regular price in order to get a (second) pizza for only $3.14. In the past, you'd just have to purchase one pizza for $3.14. Overall, I was pretty disappointed with my visit to this Blaze Pizza that, like I said in the first sentence of this review, I almost wish I had gone to a Subway instead. I'll still patronize Blaze Pizza, but I no longer have a reason to visit this location ever again after such an abysmal abomination of one of my favorite foods, not to mention the overall dull service and atmosphere here.

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    Amir S.

    They need a better management very unorganized and staff are not trained like other locations They also burnt my pizza

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    Izzy L.

    Yikes. Based off of others reviews, I'm not the only one who thinks the owner needs to get their establishment, food preparation, and employee customer service under wraps ASAP. First off, this location is so underprepared, they seem to turn off accepting online orders. Because of this, I can never place my order ahead of time. Going in store to order, my friend and I were the only customers in there. To begin, there were four employees on shift. The boy who started helping us seemed like it was his first day. He definitely needed help and his other coworkers out on the floor left him to fend for himself. I felt bad for him, honestly. One standing in the corner, one left to the back, and another sitting on top of the machine on her phone. Wow, we should have turned around right there but we were on our lunch breaks and desperately needed food. We ordered the 10.99 pick two special and stood in there for 30 minutes while the boy tried to figure out how long to cook it while his coworkers gazed around aimlessly/or were on their phones. When our pizzas were done they boxed them up without asking if we wanted any drizzle or letting us know they were ready. No eye contact, no communication, just silence and uneasiness. My pesto garlic cheesy bread arrived with no pesto or garlic and I had to ask them to add it, which the guy smirked and rolled his eyes at me, as if he couldn't do his job properly. My friend ordered the cinnamon bread, and they had ran out of the icing to go on top. The girl manager who, I can't even believe I have to say this, was itching her butt, who was also just on top of the machines on her phone, then without gloves started touching the food service area in an attempt to find the icing. She sent someone to the back to grab a piping bag of icing. She then took five minutes attempting to open it with her hands, scissors, knife, and then took it to the back to do who knows with it. Honestly such disgusting service could barely stomach our food. To whoever owns this place, please, please care about your business a little more. Orange County doesn't need any more restaurants failing their paying customers when we have so many better options

    Steph G.

    Meh. I haven't been here in so long and I'm not sure I'll be back. We used to love coming here. The lines would be long, but we would wait. I was craving just a regular woodfired pizza. Made an online order and initially we started to order the build your own, which was $14 but there was a $10 pizza and drink special so we opted for that. I really miss having the red vine on the menu. I'm gonna have to kind of piece that one together someday However when I arrived to pick up my order, it looked like the employees were kind of goofy behind the counter. It also was looked dirty inside. The drink station was wet and dirty. The tables also did not look clean and the one I sat at while I waited was definitely not clean. There was no warmth or welcome when I approach the counter. I actually had a question about the menu and the female with the dark hair just gave me a two word answer. Additionally, I request requested verbally in person that the Pizza be cooked a little more than the average 3 1/2 minutes. It wasn't the pizzas were hot in the box and I took a look at them before I left the store and they were sparse with the toppings that we ordered. When I got home to actually eat the pizza, the marinara sauce tasted spicy or spoiled not quite sure, but definitely spicy as if pepper was in there or chili pepper and it was the most unenjoyable pizza I've had recently. So you could see why I probably would not come back. I really did manage my expectations. It didn't even meet the $10. I paid for each pizza. I'd be even more annoyed that I paid 14.

    Shelly M.

    Came here for 4th of July, only because everything else was closed. We had actually called ahead and they had told us they would be open normal business hours. When we got there at 7:30, after waiting in a very slow moving line, we asked if a table could be cleaned off, since all the tables were dirty. It was pretty filthy in there overall. The employee cut us off in the middle of talking, said they are too busy to clean any tables (so everyone just has to eat off of dirty ones wtf) and that he didnt care because they were closing early - after they had told us via phone they would be staying open normal hours. We specifically told the guy that we had watched a kid pick her nose for like 5 min straight and then bang her dirty hands all over the table (parent left her kid unattended while she waited in line for food) and he still wouldn't clean a table. We had to just take our very below average pizzas and leave. The kids who work here couldn't care less about their job or customer service and there were no adults in sight. Highly recommend going anywhere else.

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    The staff is always a pleasure. pizza is amazing! Rest is always clean. Great place to bring the family.

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    Devon was very nice and was outstanding in making sure our order was complete. Great environment

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    Staff was very kind but sooooo understaffed. We waited 45 minutes for our pizza! Be prepared to wait.

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    Loveeee food was so good I was actually obsessed omg The workers were all so nice heap heap dueieosjsbiwvs

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    The pizza was great and Marisa, Nick, and Randi made the experience even better. Thank you I'll be back.

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    the staff were amazing like always! Thank you again Marissa , case and sophia! Will be coming back more often!!

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    4.5(689 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Gibroni's Pizza is a Detroit-style pizza spot in San Clemente with a lively bar atmosphere and…read morestrong weekend energy. Pros: This place has a really good overall vibe half restaurant, half bar which makes it feel more like a night-out spot than just a pizza place. The atmosphere was fun and energetic, especially with live music starting around 7pm on the Saturday I went. Staff were friendly, and the bar side added a nice social element if you're just hanging out with drinks. The pizza itself is a Detroit-style deep dish, and I got the pepperoni with hot honey. The quality was solid cheesy, thick, and filling but a bit more oily than expected. Still, the flavor was good and it felt like a heavy, satisfying meal. The beer selection was also good and paired well with the food. Parking is actually a strong plus here. There's a dedicated lot for customers that's free, which makes things easy if you're able to get a spot. Cons: The biggest downside is the menu structure--you have to order full pizzas only, with no slices or half-and-half options. That makes it harder to try multiple flavors. I wanted to try the mushroom truffle pizza but couldn't without committing to a full pie. Price is also on the higher side at around $26 for four pieces. Verdict: Overall a really solid spot with great vibes, good drinks, and quality pizza. I'd definitely come back, especially to try the mushroom truffle pizza next time.

    Was super busy and loud, definitely a bar feel. I thought since it was crowded the food would be…read morelegit, sadly I was wrong. We ordered a pizza and the Opa Greek salad. On a positive note the staff was incredibly warm and kind. My family and I are foodies, my children eat everything, and of course pizza is a staple we all love. Unfortunately the pizza was not good. My son who's 8, even said it was too oily and neither kid finished a slice. My husband and I also got the Greek salad and were pretty surprised when they came with no lettuce. Generally I assume when I'm getting a salad there's lettuce in it so we didn't think to ask. My husband and I asked about it and were told it's traditional Greek. I can respect that but it's a pizza joint and I've been to many Greek restaurants and have never had a lettuceless salad. The waitress was a doll and gave us a plate of lettuce to add to it (at no charge). Wasn't in love with the dressing either, it was very acidic but lacked in flavor.

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    We happened to go on a very busy Friday evening, which means it's a good thing, right?…read more8 adults 3 small children 1st come, 1st serve on the large open area of bench tables, upstairs, downstairs and a small put front patio. Nice small arcade to keep the kiddos and Dads busy, amd 2 counter bars. Order at the counter, your name is called, pick up your own food and full your own drinks. A chaotic rhis evening but overall a good experience. A very nice lady and son let us have their table. It can get very loud in there. Service is great. Pizzas wings and mozzarella sticks were a solid 8.5. Pizza is loaded with toppings, not too saucy or salty, freshly made. We will definitely try this place again in a not so busy evening or get it to go. Price on point for the amount of food we ordered.

    We have visited Pizza Port multiple times, and the pizza is consistently excellent. However, today…read morewe were quite taken aback by the service. While we were still enjoying our meal and had half a pint of beer left, an employee approached our table without any prior notice and discarded our pizza tray, which still contained two slices covered by a plate. I had intended to take those slices home for my daughter. The whole incident occurred so quickly (we were in the middle of a conversation) that by the time we realized what had happened, it was too late. When we expressed our disappointment, the employee merely suggested we could get another pizza downstairs and walked away without offering an apology. While I understand it was just two slices, I had already told my daughter that I would be bringing some pizza home. I could have ordered another pizza, but the wait time was too long. Additionally, we noticed that two glasses of beer and napkins from previous customers remained on the table for the entire time we were there. It raises the question of why those items weren't taken instead of our pizza. As a suggestion, I recommend requesting the pizza to go. That way, it comes in a box and is less likely to get tossed.

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    We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday at Parlor Pizza and it was absolutely perfect from start to…read morefinish. Anthony was our server and bartender, and he truly made the night special. He was attentive, friendly, and so on top of everything making sure our drinks were full, our food came out smoothly, and that our whole group felt taken care of all evening. We were lucky enough to have space in the speakeasy area with all of our guests, which made it feel private and extra fun. Being able to hang out, celebrate together, and even play pool made the night feel so unique and memorable. Everything about the experience the atmosphere, the service, and the overall vibe was amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate. Thank you, Anthony and Parlor, for such a fantastic birthday dinner!

    San Clemente: Lovely and lively, The Parlor replaced Brick restaurant and a nice replacement it…read moreis. Fabulous service from start to finish. Very attentive without being intrusive. Ordered were a Pepperoni pizza and the Margherita pizza. Margherita is always too bland for me no matter where I have it. I have to go for pepperoni always on my pizza, and it was tasty. I would've added mushrooms, but it wasn't my turn. Nice crust, flavorful, very thin Woodfired pizza. Just a note-share and eat it there. Too floppy for leftovers. My preference. Tagliatelle Bolognese was upscale flavor with the right spice and totally 100% agreed with my taste buds. I am a fan of thinner pasta, but this is how it's done at Parlor. Funny, it was extremely long strands of pasta so have your knife ready. Unlike the pizza, it made great leftovers, and I thought it tasted even better the next day. So I don't recommend sharing it. Ha! Make reservations, find parking or take the trolley when it's running.

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    Cosentino's Pizza -- San Clemente Pier…read more Let me clarify something immediately: I did not come for a peaceful walk. I came riding a crazy-ass Tesla-fast go-kart, basically stolen from my own kid Max -- because daddy needs to have some fun too. Life's about balance, okay? Parenting and speed violations on a pier. And right there, mid-ride, ocean wind slapping my face, seagulls plotting crimes -- Cosentino's Pizza appears like a divine pit stop. The pizza? Straight fire. Crispy crust, perfect chew, cheese pulling like it's auditioning for a commercial, sauce hitting that "don't ask questions, just eat" zone. This is the kind of slice you eat standing up, slightly out of breath, helmet still on, questioning your life choices -- in the best way possible. Now pause everything. GIA. Boss. Manager. Queen. Controller of the oven universe. Cool, sharp, zero nonsense, all heart. You can feel she runs the place just by the way everything works. And then... the chocolate chip cookies. I'm not exaggerating. These cookies should be regulated by the government. Warm, gooey, perfectly balanced, chocolate melting like it knows it's special. One bite and you forget you were just committing minor pier-related felonies in a go-kart. Pizza on the pier. Ocean views. Stolen go-kart from my kid. Gia dropping the best motherfing cookies on planet Earth*. If you're on San Clemente Pier and you skip Cosentino's -- seek help. If you stop here -- welcome to the correct timeline. Max, I'll return the go-kart later. Probably.

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    Great space with indoor and outdoor dining options. The…read moresmoked chicken wings are probably the tastiest and unique I've had, and crave them often - and I'm not normally a fan of wings! They're smoked and dry rubbed instead of gooey and sticky. Their pizzas are unique combinations, and you can get personal sized and even do half half toppings of the large size. Went for a second time this week and were surprised to have accidentally joined their trivia night on Wednesdays! Service is so quick and friendly, you order at the counter, but they'll come to your table for extra orders. Love!

    I have to tell you if you want to go somewhere creative and beautiful. It has really good pizza…read morewonderful outdoor seating and all sorts of craft beers on tap. This is where you go now me personally I can't drink alcohol anymore, but I'll tell you right now that's OK. that didn't stop me from trying one of their pizzas. They have a lot to offer but if you're really gonna show up, you gotta try the meatball set too or the chicken Caesar wrap, but I had to do the Suprema, but I had to do it without olives, but I wasn't disappointed although I really think I should've ordered a large but when I come back, I'm gonna have to try the chef Shiba's cheesecake if I wouldn't have eaten so much I'd be eating it right now. Parking is great. Environment is wonderful. One thing I have to admit that I totally love. It's only in the friendly service, but the great music as well as a personal size pizza that I literally inhaled.

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    4.2(1.6k reviews)
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    Women-owned & operated
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    Happy to find out you can order takeout. There is a separate takeout door on the right side of the…read morebuilding. Ordering was easy but it did take over an hour to be ready. I didn't mind the wait, it was actually just enough time to go to Dana Point Harbor and walk around. Tried the La Foresta and it was not only pretty, it was delicious! Must try if you like mushrooms. Can't go wrong with the classic square pepperoni. So good even the next day!

    Where do I begin. From the moment we up, the host set the tone -- and not in a good way. Calling…read moreguests "boss" is dismissive and unwelcoming; it signals indifference before you've even crossed the threshold. We arrived without a reservation and were quoted a one-hour wait, which we accepted without complaint. When I asked if there was somewhere to enjoy a glass of wine in the meantime, I was pointed around the corner to a to-go window with a small bench beside a busy takeout door. No seating. No ambiance. No service. That's the waiting experience here. A few minutes later we were offered a "table" -- a backless wooden stool facing a window obscured by stacked pizza boxes. When I politely declined and asked for an actual table, I was told the dining room was full and my only options were a cancellation or one of three sidewalk bistro tables. We waited. And waited. Nearly an hour and a half total. When we were finally seated in the upstairs "dining room" -- which is entirely outdoors -- we immediately noticed several empty tables. So who, exactly, were we waiting for? The entire restaurant being open-air is a significant issue on cooler days. Our food arrived cold and, frankly, inedible. The pizzas had minimal cheese and we barely finished two slices between us. Two stars because the salad was genuinely excellent, and the manager who came by unprompted was warm and personable -- a stark contrast to the front-of-house experience. For a restaurant with the reputation Truly Pizza apparently carries, the gap between expectation and reality is staggering. Cold food, poor hospitality, and a confusing operational setup. Save your time and your appetite.

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