Tasty pizza spot with a fun games to play while you wait. Ping pong balls can be purchased for a couple quarters through a vending machine - there's also chess to play. We got the chicken bacon and caramelized onion pizza - super tasty with great chewy thin crust. We got here later in the evening around 9pm. The place was pretty empty but we got served quickly. We ordered at the counter and waited for our pizza for just a couple minutes! The pizza oven smells so good! read more

Engfer Pizza Works - Chicken bacon and caramelized onion pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Maybe the best pizza in town. Super tasty crust and very fresh ingredients. Nice selection of beers on tap from local places! I love the vibe of this place, a very classic kind of pizza joint, a cute date spot or a family outing. read more

Engfer Pizza Works - Supreme P - Pizza Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

The people in here were so nice and provided such a welcoming and kind atmosphere. While we ordered take-out, ordering online was easy and our food was ready for pick up. Parking was easy, we found street parking right in the front. We got a cheese pizza and pepperoni pizza - the pepperoni pizza had a kick to it. The size can definitely be shared between two people. The pizza wasn't out of this world, it was fine, but just because of the welcoming atmosphere I would be back. read more

Engfer Pizza Works - Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

A nice, quick bite before going back home. Both the Bridget's Brainstorm and the EM Eliza Maxwell's pizzas we got were delicious, with plenty of toppings and a soft, airy crust. Pretty reasonable prices too read more

Engfer Pizza Works - Menu as of 6/28/25 - Pizza Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

I've lived in Santa Cruz for almost five years and have only recently gotten to try Engfer Pizza Works. Where have I been because they really offer one of the better vegan pizzas in town. They sport a large array of vegetarian friendly pizzas that can be veganized by removing the cheese (obvs) and using their house-made tofu spread and red sauce as a base for any pizza. They also offer a gluten-free crust too. Being newbies, it was fitting for us to try their New-Bee Pizza (vegan style) - a toasty mix of garlic, olives, and red bell peppers. A large sets us back about $35 including tax. We also ordered their soup of the day, which was this creamy sweet potato stew that was fully plant-based too. Our pizza was fantastic. Took about 15 minutes to come out but the crispy pizza crust with the fragrant toppings was really great. My only wish would be if they had some plant-based meat options or other appetizers besides the pizzas since we were hungry, but the pie itself was just great. Drinks are easy to handle as well. You simply serve yourself water or head over to the large fridges to grab another beverage of your choice, and pay at the end along with your pizza. Street parking is available if you're lucky to find some. It wasn't a problem for us visiting even late at night on a weekend. read more

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This has been my go-to since its inception. Wood-fired pizza with a neighborhood vibe. Best pizza in town with a gazillion choices for gluten or gluten-free, plus a ping pong table, warm and welcoming atmosphere, delicious salads and soup, with a myriad of beer, wine, and nonalcoholic choices. Also, don't miss the hoho cake. read more

Engfer Pizza Works - Pizza Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

The pizza is amazing, thinner crust, excellent dough and when baked in the wood fire oven, the crust comes out crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The meats and veggies they use are high quality, the pepperoni and sausage had excellent flavor and the mushrooms tasted great and still had a bit of chew and thickness to them after they were cooked. The sauce was tangy with hints of spices and just the right quantity in comparison to the cheese and toppings. I purchased an order to go, but the cafe is fairly large with a cool atmosphere that reminded me a bit of a 1950s speak easy. The wood fired oven is the centerpiece on the left as I walked in, with a stack of wood underneath and decorative tiles covering the outside. The staff were very kind and easy to talk to. When we placed an order over the phone, there was no fuss but quick and kind service. The parking in the area (because it's Santa Cruz) could be a little tricky, but there is some street parking. Highly recommend! read more

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The customer service was great!!! The environment felt welcoming :) the broccoli and cashews pizza was very tasty. This is a good spot! read more

Engfer Pizza Works - Broccoli on pizza YUM - Pizza Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Best pizza I've had in Santa Cruz! We got half peppi-Tom and half pineapple & garlic. I loved the marinara and pesto combo. It was super saucy, which is how I like it. It had a great amount of toppings too. The crust was light and crispy. It came out incredibly fast and we were there on a Saturday night. The woman with short hair who helped us was so friendly and delightful. I got a piece of cake to go and it was also a tasty treat! Can't wait to go back! read more

Engfer Pizza Works - Peppi-Tom and pineapple garlic. It was piping hot! This is me trying to cool my mouth down. - Pizza Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

We decided to try this place and it's close by. We walked in and we we grabbed an ipa and a cider then we ordered our pizza. They have a nice selection of pizzas but we decided on our favorite mushroom and pepperoni. We sat down and our salad was brought out right away. It was greens dressed with vinaigrette and feta. It was simple but very fresh. Our pizza was so good. The crust was crispy and light. The wood fire cooked to perfection. The ambiance is very simple but we loved the locals vibe. We will be back for sure. read more

Engfer Pizza Works - Pepperoni and mushroom - Pizza Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Great wood fired pizza, and a cool little spot. Definitely worth trying out, and we will come back whenever we're in Santa Cruz.

Wide variety of pizzas for every taste. Both standard and creative toppings. Try the Megan's Vegan. Well curated selection of beer, wine, and other beverages. The balsamic vinaigrette on the salad is amazingly delicious. Chill vibe, friendly staff. Highly recommend! read more

So I'm not gonna lie when we first pulled up we thought it was gonna be busy but it was completely dead. We were considering of going somewhere else but we wanted to give it a chance so we went inside order our pizza and it was a breeze also very nice service and we also got to play some ping-pong while we waited for our food so that was fun, the vibes here are very local which is nice. Highly recommend this place if you'd like thin cut pizza, maybe add a little bit more extra red sauce because it was a little amount they put on but a great place overall come check it out you put yourself. Also, almost forgot the best part that it's woodfired pizza !! read more

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My husband and I visited Santa Cruz this week and looked up pizza lo and behold this hidden gem. The pizza was amazing and the service was impressive. Definitely will go back next time we visit read more

Pizza was quick, Sauce was excellent! Had the mushroom and sausage 14" pie! With extra sauce ..... mmmnnnn! Crust was crispy and held up later in the evening and breakfast snack!!! Guy making pizza was very friendly and had great quick conversation with him he was pulling my pizza as I walked thru the door! I will try to have a combo and vegetarian next time! Did I mention the sauce!???? Typical lil pizza joint no frills but I was on the takeout mode! If friendly staff says anything it would Be a good stop! read more

My boyfriend and I decided to try a new pizza place and chose this one- we were extremely happy with the service, the food, and the cleanliness of the store! I was also very excited about all the different vegetarian choices, it was hard just choosing one. We will definitely be going back! read more

Engfer Pizza Works - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Been coming here for almost 15 years and it is still the best pizza joint you can find! Great red sauce and a wood-fired oven. Reasonably priced and they even have a full ping pong table in the back. A very welcoming eatery with kind hearted employees - definitely recommend! read more

Engfer Pizza Works - Peppi-tom - Pizza Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Shocked but also not shocked for Santa Cruz. I went in today and staff is friendly. I got 2 slices: pepperoni and veggie (olive, bell, onion)..... No big deal-I ring up at $8.47. Honestly, the pizza is good, but it's basic. 8.47 for two slices of pizza was not what I thought I was about to pay, but at least it wasn't gross. The red sauce is very tasty, but it was hard to enjoy it while I was racking my brain on how the two small slices was $8. read more

Great wood fired pizza. Very easy to order pizza for pick up, they always seem to get it ready at the right time. Rotating home made soup options. read more

Liz knows the recipe for delicious pizza in a family friendly environment. The gluten-free crust is one of the best I've had!

Consistently good and just done right. Better than your average California pizza, these guys are more reminiscent of a good east coast pie from back home. Good crust, good oven, topped appropriately. Can't go wrong! read more

Wonderful delicious pizza recipes, wood fired makes it even better! They treat you like family, service with a smile. Really cool fun atmosphere, grab what you want from the coolers as you go, pay at the end. A Santa Cruz legend. read more

OMG- best pizza ever tonight!! We've been coming here for years since they're in the neighborhood. Tonight was more perfect than other wonderful pizzas we've had here. The crust was super thin, perfectly crispy from the wood fired oven. Absolutely delish. We got the No Name. Just a tiny bit left so we could save room for a Polar Bear Paw for dessert. Yummm! Polar BP's are from a local ice cream shop and getting harder to find these days. read more

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Pizza so good I had to move 3200 miles so I could enjoy it again. The crust is fantastic and the creativity in toppings had me missing it for years. read more

This pizza was freshly prepared upon our ordering it and it was pretty darn good. The space is great, family friendly (whether your kids are human or canine), and the staff is lovely and friendly. I walked in not knowing how the setup works, you order at the counter then sit (if dining in) to await your food, but the mellow pizza maker kindly informed us of this so we didn't have to struggle for long. This same person not only made our delicious pizza, she walked it over to our table, set us up with some utensils and bid us a smiley "Enjoy"... so we did :) read more

One of the most underrated places in Santa Cruz. Incredible wood fired pizza, tons of options for everyone. Vegan cheese is made in house and not gooey like most places. Tons of variations. So bomb. And you can play ping pong while you wait :) read more

This place is an absolute neighborhood gem. Drive by fast and you'll miss it. Not a typical franchise pizza shop, Engfers is an authentic manual wood fire oven pizza joint. Besides the variety of tasty thin crusted pizzas, they have yummy home made soup and a huge variety of local brews and wines. Great find read more

Engfer Pizza Works - a variety of beers - Pizza Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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Wonderful pizza and customer service. Would love if they could be a little more generous with toppings. Have a ping pong table in the back that is super fun to play with, as well as checkers at a table! read more

If you want the best pizza in the world discover this hidden gem in Seabright! The pizza is consistently cooked to perfection with the delicious authentic firewood aroma, the pizza sauce is just a bit tangy and all of the ingredients are fresh and delicious. Stop by for a slice or a whole pizza, we always order extra to bring home! We have been enjoying this fabulous pizza for almost 30 years. Treat yourself and bring the whole family! read more

Controversial statement... but definitely the best pizza in Santa Cruz. Not too much cheese, good ingredients, awesome crust. And if you have a gluten-free member of your party... the GF crust is pretty great too. read more

So excited to have found this wonderful woodfire pizza spot best pizza I've had in years fresh made crust and many local fresh topping. We had the all meat large pizza it was so great. Being able to pick from their wide assortment of beverages was pretty cool and you check out when you all done lots of cakes and cookie bars to choose from which came home with us. read more

Genuinely horrible pizza. The type that needs ranch to mask the awfulness of it. But just when you thought you had the solution, they tell you ranch is an extra $1.50 for the side of hidden valley that they just poured in front of you. You already feel ripped off, so you decline the ranch and choke down the pizza. Overpriced dog food. I'm sad :( read more

Great hole in the wall place. The staff was friendly and the pizzas were ready fairly quickly. We got two pizzas and both were super tasty. My whole family enjoyed it, including the teenager. read more

Ordered a 14" pizza - the Pesto Extra-licious - weren't given a total over the phone. Arrived to pick it up and was told our total for one 14" pizza was $32. OUTRAGEOUS. We were so surprised we asked nicely for the server to check the price. We were informed the pizza was $26.75 plus tax. This person must not know math, because the tax rate in Santa Cruz is 9.25%. 26.75 + tax is $29.22 - NOT $32 like we were told. We were dumbfounded but hungry and handed over $35 and were then rushed off with a couple of cents put back in our hands. The server basically overcharged us and then took $5 as a tip for themselves. I will not be returning to Engfers. Overpriced and then they steal from you. read more

Great pizza! Definitely the best thin crust style pizza in the county. All the flavors I've tried are on point, all the ingredients are good, the sauce is good, the crust is good, etc. There's a big bar with a good selection of beers, friendly staff and a nice casual atmosphere. If you're in this part of town, definitely stop by for a slice! read more

Our favorite pizza in Santa Cruz, crust is soo good. Wood fired oven makes the difference.

Take out was fast. Liked the thin crispy crust, good flavored toppings. We had the sausage with onions and mushrooms.

We have been going to Engfer Pizza for many years. Anytime we are in the area - we make time to either order ahead or and now can sit inside - there are enough tables and the ping pong room has lots more tables. We have taken friends there and only told them after that it's gluten-free - and it's awesome. Also if you see the cookie bars - grab em - they only make a few and are also the Best. We were there on Saturday August 7th - still great pizza as always. And we will continue to go whenever we are in the area. MS read more

I've lived in Santa Cruz for five years and since moving here, Engfers has consistently been my favorite place to eat! Their pizza is the best in the city! My favorite is the No Name and my partner always gets a simple pepperoni. Food quality and customer service are always top notch! If you're looking to splurge, get their chocolate cake with white icing! It's always moist and the perfect way to end a delicious meal. read more

First time. Friendly service. 10 minutes from call to ready. Picked up curbside. The pizza was delicious!! read more

Engfer Pizza Works - a pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Cruz, California