Wow, where have these guys been all my life?! After having tried actual NY pizza as a kid, that really set the bar wayyyy too high for me as a cali native. But eventually I found my certain rotation of pizza spots that would suffice. Until about 2 weeks ago my amazing employee mentioned he went to this spot in San Leandro and it was the best pizza he ever had! Naturally my love for pizza perked my curiosity so I inquired about the location and planned a trip. First of all, let me start with the salad...Omg- the lettuce is very fresh, and they put walnuts with chunks of feta inside, great start! But what really sets it apart is there dressing! Made from scratch that is by far THE BEST balsamic dressing I've ever had (and I consider myself a salad connoisseur. The only thing I feel was missing was some lemon to drizzle on top (so I brought a half of lemon in a ziplock bag the next time I went, and ya that brings the rating to a 10/10). Salt pepper lemon and their dressing is super fire. Ok the pizza, if you know NY pizza, it's soft, amazing taste ofcourse and not burnt or overcooked. They hit the nail on the head every single time. I catch my self saying ima save half for later or tomorrow but my hand keeps grabbing more, and next thing you know my entire large pizza is killed in one sitting. The restaurant itself is quite small with only a handful of tables, which makes it very homey/cozy/family establishment like. Wait times can get long during peak hours but absolutely 1000000% worth it, no doubt about that. They got like 5-6 people bustin ass behind the counter, non stop. This my new go to spot, even if it's 30-35 min away from home during traffic hours, and even though the wait can be somewhat long at times non of that outweights the feeling of being fed some of the most delicious pizza you will find in the bay area. Also, a must try is there red peppers! I always forget the name of them, but it isn't red peppers like you get at the grocery store, they are little red chilli peppers? Like barely spicy but amazing flavor. Wish I could remember the name off the top of my head. Just ask them for their special peppers and they'll ask red peppers or "xxxxxxx" it's the second option. read more

As always Fran and the gang were there. Excellent service. Arrived at just after 3 to grab a table. Tho it was a warm that day, it was cool inside and FIFA was on the screen read more

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Quality/Quantity - Got a half and half large pizza. Half Nelson and Half Double Combo. Half Nelson - Ricotta Sauce, Fresh & Aged Mozzarella, Ricotta Dollops; Chicken, Onion, Spinach. My daughter's preference of the two. Half Double Combo - Combo and NY combined. So meaty and good. A Little greasy though, but what do you expect from all that meat and all those sausages. My wife and I preferred this one. Beautiful freshly made pizza. Love the thin crispy crust. Baked well. Fresh ingredients, etc. No beers on tap, no happy hour, etc. Decent selection of beers and reasonably priced. I actually chose NOT to drink today, even though I had/have a VERY long day. Atmosphere - Very small local pizzeria. Street parking, free 2 hours. Approximately 4-5 tables/booths; see pictures. Only open for dinner, 5 days a week. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; see picture of business hours. One clean unisex restroom. Service - 5 stars. Counter service. The cashier, greeter, and server (all the same person) was inviting, professional, and proactive. When we got here at 6pm, there were no tables available. So we squeezed into a two person tiny table. When a booth finally opened up, she invited us to sit there as it was obviously more comfortable. She quickly cleaned the table and area. Loyalty program, see punch card. Price - $38 + generous tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2014. My friends have been trying to visit also, so maybe next time I will take them. read more

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The Pizzas are made fresh to order with real fresh quality ingredients. The owner Fran and the server Emily felt like your friend and family which made the already delicious pizza taste even better! read more

Bluebird Pizzeria - Classic Margherita pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Leandro, California

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I found this place by chance. I was a little skeptical walking in but the pizza was delicious. Crunchy crust and toppings were on point. The vibe inside was cool nothing crazy or special. The pizza speaks for itself. Service was on point, very helpful and super friendly. I got a salad and 12" pie and a Mexican coke. Sat in the corner and read the yelp reviews. Had some good laughs with the comments. If you want a good pie this is definitely the place. Do not listen to the bad reviews. read more

Bluebird Pizzeria - The combo. - Pizza Near Me - San Leandro, California

I'm not the biggest pizza lover, but I do like to have that type of comfort food every so often. My issue is that a lot of places don't offer vegan options because I don't eat cheese or dairy, so a lot of the times, I just don't have pizza. I've heard about Bluebird from a few friends, and I'm surprised to see that they actually have some vegan-friendly pizza, so I decided to give it a try one Friday night. Like their website said, I made sure to order ahead of time, before they open, since it may not be available during peak hours. For myself, I ordered the 12" 'Glass of Heart', and my partner ordered a 16" Combo/Margarita pizza for himself. My pick up time was around 5PM, and when I got there, my order was ready to go. Their restaurant is quite small - just a few booth and a few small tables. At the time that I went, half the tables were taken, but then again, maybe their turnaround time is fairly quick. Either way, I'm glad I opted for pickup this time. Although my interactions with their employees was limited, they're quite friendly and regulars seem to love them! It's a good sign when locals love them. My 'Glass of Heart' pizza came with mushrooms, artichokes, peppadew, and spinach - 6 slices for 12". One thing I like about them is that they just don't use cheese in their vegan pizza. They just make the vegan pizzas extra saucy. There's very few vegan cheese that I like because a lot of the vegan cheese just mix in a lot of other odd ingredients into it to make it taste or feel the way cheese does. Theirs is just a good ole pizza with normal ingredients - I like it. Their crust is not flimsy, a little dense, and has a bite to it. Their tomato sauce is great. A little tangy and sweet. They add a fair amount of toppings to it. As for my partner, he thought his Margarita was a little bare, but other than that, his half Combo, half Margarita really hit the spot for him as well! He particularly liked the tomato sauce on his pizzas. We also noted that the price for each size is pretty equal LOL. It never actually crossed my mind to do this calculation until my partner brought it up, but their prices for the 12" and 16" is fairly (and insignificantly) close! Good on them! Would we be coming back? Definitely! I'm looking forward to trying their vegan combo next time. read more

Bluebird Pizzeria - 12" Glass of Heart - Pizza Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Almost 30 years ago we moved from jersey. We have found ok pies, nothing to write home about. Until last night, our friend took us to blue bird omg. From the minute we saw Birch beer on the menu the memories of home (jersey) came piping up. And when the pies arrived the smells took us back to Festa pizza(atlantic city) & bruno's (buna). One bite the sauce was so rich and flavorful, the thin crust cook to perfection. Thank you Fran for taking us back, and from one jersey girl to the other ill hold ya to the Sicilian pie one day soon. A true esat cost pie. read more

Being I have ordered from them once. The staff was kind and very nice. The place was clean, a bit dimly lit for me but ok. One reason I only was there once is. They didn't have a thick crust pizza at that time. But the one we got . .WOW! See now I need to go back. Parking was ok. Don't be put off by the area settings. Just always be safe, and you'll have a great tim read more

My son would choose a magherita pizza from this place than go hang out with his friends! THATS HOW GOOD THEIR PIZZA IS! Me and my hubby love the half Nelson. We have tried most pizzas here and they are all so delicious. Love the owner and how she is in there working along side her peoples. My son has literally cried when they had closed for a week for a store holiday (which is nice too, that our hard working pizza makers there get a weeks off holiday!). We hope this place never closes or the owner at least teaches someone to make these amazing pizzas because I think my son will lose his little mind if they ever do! SO HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE read more

The 3rd best pizza I've ever had ,the crust was airy,fluffy and crispy cheese with some of the best.definitely recommend this pizza spot.

Fran and "Not Junior" make the best pies in the Bay Area. We're so lucky here in San Leandro. The crust. The sauce. The blaring music over the sports playing on Big Screen. The accents. What's not to like? NEW JERSEY-Level Pizza. Come and get it! (Dare you to try a 'grandma' slice! you'll see!) Good people work there. That means they care. And that's part of why Bluebird is the best. read more

Bluebird is a San Leandro staple and its by far one of the consistently best pizza shops across the entire Bay Area. The bread is remarkably good and the toppings are fresh. You do not feel overwhelmed and the combinations are perfectly portioned. The service is efficient and friendly. Its has a neighborhood ambiance that just resonates with alot of its consistent patrons with a good family friendly vibe. This earns a rare five out of my books and I strongly recommend this as a can't miss for everyone in the bay area. read more

One of my family's favorite pizza spots in the Easy Bay. Quality ingredients and great flavors.

This place is the best. If you want New York style pizza you have to come here. You won't regret it.

Great pizza and they have their timing down to the minute! They also have really good cannolis!

If you haven't already tried this place you were soooo missing out the pizza and the staff are freaking amazing. The margarita with pepperoni still rain supreme for me. This is my life hack to get a delicious slice when I most need it. Who would've thunk it you can totally freeze this pizza make it for 30 seconds put it in a flat pan with a little bit of olive oil and voila just like you're having it in her shop. read more

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We are new to the area and so far have had pizza from Bluebirds twice. First time my husband went and picked it up, the second we ate in. This is some of the best pizza we have ever had and my husband is from Philly. I've had pizza in NYC and this was better. Few tables inside but worth eating in, they have an unusual selection of beers and non alcoholic drinks. If you have never had Bluebirds, you have to eat there. read more

Always excellent pizza to go! Love the Raggedy Andy and the margherita. There's a BBQ chicken if you're nostalgic for CPK like my husband. Half and half is only for large pizzas but it's a perfect balance since the large is pretty huge - 8 BIG slices. Cannoli filled to order and so good. It's sometimes hard to get through on the phone but it's part of the charm of an old school place for me. read more

Ok I forgot how good this Pizza is Crust is great and cooked perfect !! I called in my order and they ask what time you would like to pick your pizza up ! Amazing It was right on time and Hot I be back probably next Friday read more

A must try spot. Everyone is so nice and welcoming! The pizza is so good and don't forget to add the hot honey makes it 10x better. My go to is the double pepperoni pizza with jalapenos and hot honey. So good! The place is very homey and welcoming as well. read more

As a Bay Area native, I highly recommend this pizza place to anyone that loves Sicilian or East Coast style Pizza. This is comparable to Pasquale's pizzeria in San Francisco on Irving. The ambience was decorated with a warm touch and had a great playlist of jazz and swing. I gotta say this place had personality which most establishments lack in the Bay Area. I felt welcomed and appreciated in this place. It was such a treat! read more

I discovered this little gem of a pizzeria when I lived in Hayward a few years ago. Now that I'm back here across the bay, I all too often DREAM of their custom cornmeal crust, sheetpan "Grandma Pizza" . . . and I'm literally salivating as I write this because I'm craving it right now. I no longer see it on the menu so ask - this one is well worth the $ and the pre-order / wait because it's made with lots of love and the most mouth watering ricotta, basil and whole tomatoes. I always request garlic, black olives & pepperoni too ;.) Hopefully this one's still available as an extra super *Special* order ! - WELL WORTH DRIVING ACROSS THE BAY FOR - read more

Bluebird Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - San Leandro, California

This place was always a hit with the family and the kids. It's cool to even go inside and watch the interaction between the owner and the customer service pizza pie is great highly recommend. read more

I have eaten at this place a handful of times with my sister and brother in law in the past and I remember it being very delicious. My partner has been wanting to try this place out since the start of this year and we finally tried it. As soon as they opened, we called and ordered a half white and half pepperoni pizza. We were a little surprised to hear the pizzas would be done in 45 minutes but at the same time, I knew this place is very bustling and so we picked up our pizza and went straight home. We quickly ate almost the whole pizza box and it was delicious. The flavor and aroma were so fresh and tasty, but we were disappointed that the pizza was quite small. My partner noted the dough was not as great as he would like it to be but overall delicious. read more

Bluebird Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - San Leandro, California

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The pizza is amazing! The Margherita is a favorite! Also the cannolis! Good lord so amazing! If you love cannolis you have to try them! read more

Bluebird Pizzeria - Cannoli - Pizza Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Had a friend bring this pizza over for a party. He brought it from San Leandro to Fremont and it was still fantastic. He brought like 6 pizzas and I'm in love, my wife and kid loved it too. He brought a cheese, Italian sausage, pepperoni and a few more. I really have to stop in and try it fresh. My buddy said he doesn't go anywhere else for pizza in San Leandro, reminds him of his Brooklyn childhood. I'll need to try more but great first impression. read more

The pizza here is excellent. However, I will not be going back. The woman working the kitchen may very well be hard of hearing, because she was holding a conversation all evening at a level of volume that made it impossible to hear each other at our table. I was really not interested in hearing a strange yelling at her coworkers about her family for an hour. I would absolutely recommend this for take out. read more

Flatbread style pizzas. **Note: They are only open for dinner 3 nights a week and can sell out before they open! You can order ahead online!** Look for the blue building on the corner! This small spot may appear unremarkable at first glance, but they have damn good pizza. For me, the variety and flavor combinations they offer are all delicious! But if you're not sure what to order, you can't go wrong with Grandma's pizza. Part-focaccia, part mana from heaven, Grandma's pizza is filling and an easy crowd pleaser. Grandma's pizza is baked in a pan (square shaped) with tomato sauce, aged and fresh mozzarella, ricotta,and basil. I enjoy a slightly crisper crust, so I ordered ours well done (it's standard is more chewy than crisp). Solid pizza place! You have to try it. read more

Bluebird Pizzeria - Grandma's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Leandro, California

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I enjoy anything from Round Table to Tony's Pizza and a lot in-between. I've even eaten at a few of the acclimated spots in Italy/Naples. Nothing I've had at any of those places approaches what you get at Bluebird. It's simply the best pizza ever created in every single way. I've only been going here for a few years and it's a shame I didn't learn about it sooner. No pizza has ever made me happier than the Raggedy Andy being placed on the table straight from the oven. We're all very blessed to have the best pizza in the world right here in the East Bay! read more

I drove from Hayward to San Leandro over 15 minutes just to get this pizza....it was well worth it! The dough is nice and light, and the tomato sauce has a bite that you can only get from quality Italian tomatoes. The white pizza with spinach is one of the best I've had in the Bay Area. Highly recommend! read more

Bluebird Pizzeria - Half White Half Margerita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Leandro, California

SIGH I still miss this pizza so much! One day we'll be back in the area to have it again! Keep rocking Fran. We were one of your first customers just moved Far but we'll catch ya again in the future to have one of your delicious pies! read more

This is the best pizza I have ever had. I had to travel for work to Oakland twice a month and this was a must have one of the nights. Owners were awesome and pizza was better. read more

Our favorite pizza spot! The dough and the quality ingredients sets this place apart from others. My favorite is either the White Pizza or Combination with added ricotta cheese. Yum! Tip: This place is always busy. Place your order on their website right before they open so that way your pizza will be first! read more

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We love this corner pizza shop. You can call ahead for takeout or dine in. Their timing has never failed. The pizzas are so good. I recently discovered they also have pizza by the slice and freshly filled cannoli. read more

My favorite pizza place. Both Fay and Ray are very nice and friendly human beings. Each pizza is handmade by Fay when order is placed.

Horrible customer service. They messed up on my order by giving me two of the same pizzas. Understandable everyone makes mistakes. I asked for a refund on just one pizza for the inconvenience ( didn't want to make the drive back) I got hit with a "it's just one topping" we swear we made the correct one we're not giving you a refund unless you bring the pizza back. Worst part I was speaking to the owner. Really unprofessional in my opinion it is what it is just make sure to check your pizza's before you leave l. Thanks Fren ( owners name ) check your attitude next time did not have to get this far. read more

Came here on a Saturday evening and they were out of slices of pizza! What type of pizza place doesn't have pizza available? Is this a mafia front or something? This place is barely open with no food. What's going on here? read more

I don't really do these reviews typically. But I have to say, Fran has the best pizza, hands down, in the Bay Area. She has been there for our family since she opened. She's not only a cool person, she really makes great pizza. Her crust and ingredients are the best. When you go in Fran is there. She works hard to bring great food to our community, and I personally stopped going to Berkeley, Oakland, or other local places. There is just no need. Call early cause she sells out, but that's cause her pizza rocks Drew read more

Best pizza in the east bay, don't @me! There's a reason why their business hours are so limited, it is simply some of the best quality and tasting pizza around. Their dough/crust is special and unique, and they really know how to curate some great flavor combos. These guys sell out, so be sure to call ahead and call early. Take out only or dine in only, but it's worth the pilgrimage from wherever you're considering driving from! read more

Bluebird Pizzeria - Half white half double combo - Pizza Near Me - San Leandro, California

Great pizza, great service, small space but not super busy so it was an enjoyable experience dining in. In my Top 5 pizza spots in the East Bay. read more