From the service to the food to the wine selection, this place is unrivaled! The vibes are whimsical whether you dine inside or out. Can't go wrong with this place! read more

Awesome service delicious pizza been there twice love their marinara I don'tly have that Pepe only Pizza I can't wait try a few more and there's Caesar salads look really good read more

I don't eat Pizza that often because the places I went to were lackluster and I was left with a dull taste in my mouth but this pizza is beyond words the dough is top notch and the toppings are quite fresh so from this day forth all my pizza cravings will be solely taken care of at this fine establishment read more

Huge fan of this place. We tried the fennel sausage pizza, mushroom pizza, and the free range chicken wings. They use sourdough for the pizza and that immediate caught my attention for the uniqueness. That, and the fact there's a line outside almost every day. The pizzas are also large at 14 inches and are cut at six pieces each. The wings had an immediate strong smell from the Italian fish sauce but they were amazing. We ended up devouring everything. The place itself is rather small but there's plenty of seating, especially outside. The server was also very kind and attentive and helpful with any questions we had. Highly recommend getting a reservation in advance or else you'll be waiting for a while. When we arrived in time for our reservation, we got sat almost immediately. Also, parking is extremely tricky in this area so either arrive early go to valet to make it easy. After eating, it's fun to walk around the area to see the stores and breweries. read more

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Honestly, not my favorite pizza, but I think that it was done well. The crust was soft with a great exterior crunch. I got the pepporoni. I think it could have used a bit more sauce to counteract the saltiness of the pepporoni and cheese. The cheese was a little too heavy with too much bite for my liking, but I can see why others would like this pizza. The wings were a miss for me. Very fish sauce forward and too much flavor overall. You really need a sparkling drink to cut through the flavor and cleanse the palate after each bite. read more

Good BUT so salty !! Idk if it was just the day we went. The chicken wings is coated in a yummy fish sauce but it was pretty salty. The pizza has a really good crust. Not sure if it was the pepperoni or the cheese but it was also very salty . Very busy on a Saturday afternoon so we opted to do take out! Took about 30 mins. read more

Folks Pizzeria - Pepperoni (feeds 2-3) and Free Range Chicken Wings (feeds 1-2) - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Service was great - had a very helpful server who recommended some delicious pizza! The ranch was fire, and definitely get the Caesar. Will be back for more food. Ambiance is part sports with a chiller upscale vibe. There's writing on the cabin wall, overall a great spot read more

Folks Pizzeria - Fennel sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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There was a lot of hype from friends about Folks, and I'm happy to announce that I was not disappointed. The do a family style and everything is big enough to share. Everything we ate was fantastic and I especially loved their version of a Caesar salad! Our server was absolutely wonderful too. He was working large parties inside and out and was still getting everything to us in a timely manner and even gave our friend a complimentary birthday dessert. Looking forward to another visit soon! read more

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Rating: 8.5/10 Second time at Folk's Pizzeria and it does not disappoint. Caesar Salad had big portions with crisp, fresh leaves and anchovies on top. Only knock is it could've used a bit more Caesar dressing, but other than that it was great. Fish sauce chicken wings were very pungent and tasty. Great choice for appetizer while waiting for your pies. Salami Cups Pizza was my favorite of the night. Salami crisps up perfectly, giving that salty bite in every slice. Crust is crispy, fresh, and made to order. This is the one to get. Truffle Fungi Pizza had really good flavor, but definitely on the heavier side. It was great for a couple slices, but hard to keep going after that. Pizzas took about ~30 minutes to come out, but quality made it worth the wait. One of the better pizza spots in OC! read more

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Thank god we had a reservation because the restaurant was small! Definitely could be a long wait if you go on the weekend. I went with my friends and got two pizzas to share: Fennel Sausage and Soppressata. My favorite was definitely the sausage because of how flavorful it was! Not sure what they put in the crust, but I had a sauce on the side I used to dip it.. phenomenal. The salad was a nice, refreshing touch to this entire thing. I can't wait for an excuse to come back! read more

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Friends had treated me with this incredible pizza experience. The pizza bread can be made with sour dough and wow what an incredible difference that makes. The pizza is quite crunchy and thin which is one of my favorite kind of pizza. I only take out one star because the restaurant took longer to make the pizza than expected. My friends had ordered takeout at a particular time and it took 30 min longer than what was originally promised. The ingredients of the food are noticeably fresh. I get the sense that this is elevated pizza hahaha The salad was crunchy and adds the nice balance to the pizza God bless you all+ read more

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Sausage pizza: 8/10. Salty with a crunchy bite and a soft chew. I paid an extra $1.50 for their home made ranch, but would skip out on it next time. It was definitely more muted and buttermilky than herby and tangy. Cesar Salad: 6/10. Would skip out on this nect time. The dressing was a bit too sour for my taste, but if that's something you like-- its for you! Unfortunately, it took about an hour and a half for our pizza to come out. So it's losing a star for slower service. read more

Folks Pizzeria - Caesar Salad (feeds 2-3) - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We ate here for the first time and I was really excited for the sourdough crust. It was dry and we asked for ranch. Salad was unique but not my idea of a Cesar salad. It's pretty but had a lot of seasoning that's not needed. Wings were flavorful and both sweet and spicy. Ordered the mushroom pizza which had a lot of mushroom and flavor. The crust was just dry. To top it off a homeless guy sat right by us on a ledge near the hammock. He kept falling asleep and slouched over. It made my son very uncomfortable. Staff just walked by like it was no big deal. No security. I get we have to live with homeless people. I would have given him my pizza if he was not staring at me while I'm eating. I spent $94 and won't be back. read more

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Hands down one of the best pizza spots I've been to. Definitely recommend making a reservation, we came in on a Sunday afternoon without one and the wait was about 45 minutes. The place was bustling, but honestly so worth it. The space itself is simple with both indoor and outdoor seating, and the service was great considering how busy it was. The host was so sweet, and the servers and bussers were all working hard to keep everything running smoothly. We ordered the Caesar salad, wings, and pepperoni pizza and everything hit, fresh, flavorful, and just done right!! Already planning my next visit... this one's definitely going on repeat! read more

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My first time here and I always see this place packed when i come to the camp so i really wanted to give it a try, We ordered the pepperoni pizza and fries. The fries were good but nothing too special i liked the crust on this pizza a lot but overall it was definitely too salty for me. i think i would give this place more of a 3.5 star but the vibes were nice read more

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Reservations highly recommended! Walk-ins can take up to 1.5 hours depending on the day. Parking: Located at The Camp and parking can be a little difficult because it's a busy plaza. Writing this review after a few visits and I can say that Folk's pizza is amazing! A little pricey with all the add ons but you really get what you're paying for. No complaints on the quality. FOOD - Caesar Salad 5/5 - Free Range Chicken Wings 5/5 - Some of my favorite chicken wings. The Italian fish sauce really gives it that extra umph of umami. Wings were very crispy without tasting overly fried. - Pizza (Fennel Sausage & Pepperoni) 4.5/5: I added mushrooms, roasted garlic, and calabrian chilies. Bomb! Dough was baked just right. Pizza tasted light and the sauce wasn't too overpowering. My only complaint is that I'm not a big crust fan and their pizza slices were basically half crust. I felt it was a little unproportionate to each bite but nevertheless it's one of the best pizzas in OC. read more

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This is one of my top 3 pizzerias in the country. The hype is so real We started with the meatballs. They're made with pork so they taste more like Italian sausages than traditional meatballs. Love the slight sweetness. The soppressata pizza was perfectly executed. No notes. It looked bulky at first but I was surprised by how light and airy it was once I bit into it. All the components were flavorful, even the dough itself. We ended with the cheesecake. It was delicious and came with a huge chunk of caramel. Took us 3 days to finish because it was kinda heavy. Make sure you make a reservation because it was full house on a Friday around 6pm. read more

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We went on a Saturday, right at opening, and it got busy quickly. Parking at the Camp is always a pain on the weekend. Service was quick and helpful. We ordered the chicken wings, Fennel Sausage, and Salame Calabrese. The chicken wings were good but we felt like the pizzas were oily and salty. read more

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Service - waitress was great, friendly and sweet demeanor. The hostess isn't the friendliest, it was a a guy with a beard and did not seem in a rush to help me even when I had reservations I still had to wait 15 mins. The bus workers worked hard cleaning plates and replacing waters quickly. Food - ordered the pepperoni pizza and it was ok. The sourdough crust was very good. Also ordered the fries which were good too. Food costs is very pricey though and you cannot substitute dipping sauces, where ranch costs $1.50! Ambiance - was very, very small location with about 15-20 tables! Few tables empty but without reservations hostess said 1-2 hour wait, which didn't seem right but must be lack of wait staff. WARNING!! PARKING IS INSANE AND BARELY ANY. Likely to park far away and having to walk. Even on a Sat after 3:30pm. Overall, likely not to return. read more

Folks Pizzeria - French Fries (feeds 1-2) - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Folks is synonymous with made to order pizza with the freshest ingredients. You know it once you take your first bite that the quality level here is well... on a different level. I added Italian sausage to their margarita pizza and even the meat was fresh and unprocessed. The slats of mozzarella and addition of basil leaves is done just like in the homeland. Tomato sauce is super fresh and the pizza dough is simply to die for. I also ordered their Caesar salad - I wouldn't order again because I thought the dressing was way too tart. Either balance it with croutons or dial it down a bit. Nice touch, however, with the whole romaine leaves. Service is pretty unimpressive, and the wait can be long - but there's a reason for that. Folks is definitely my default go-to for delicious pizza anytime when in Costa Mesa. That's all. read more

Folks Pizzeria - Caesar Salad (feeds 2-3) - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Okay this place has some of the best pizza in Orange County. It also has some of the worst parking. So take that with a grain of salt. This is a very small and intimate restaurant located near the backside of The Camp. Parking can be VERY difficult. You can spend a very long time circling around until you find a spot. They do have a very small valet lot if you don't want to circle around. Now I did not have a reservation and I was able to do a walk in on a Saturday night. Once we got our name on the list it took about an hour to get a table. The good thing is there is a brewery nearby. So put your name in and walk over to grab a drink. Now the food is absolutely amazing. The service is also amazing. The best thing about this place is everything is family style. So when you see the prices, remember that one item can feed 2-3 people. I would highly recommend this place! read more

Folks Pizzeria - Pepperoni (feeds 2-3) - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The level of service has dramatically improved since the last time I went. Logan was very friendly, and he added to the experience. The food is still as high quality as normal. Their bread and butter doesn't have labneh anymore which is disappointing, but everything else was amazing. Their fries and salad are a must get. read more

Folks Pizzeria - Fries, Caesar salad, wings, and bread and butter - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Pizzas are incredible. Super crispy and thoughtfully executed. I do wish the crust wasn't so big and the cheese and toppings filled up more of the pie. The wings are really good but a little salty. 8 pieces in an order. Squeezing the lemon on top definitely helps out a lot. The service was great and quick and the atmosphere was very aesthetic. I'd definitely recommend requesting the outdoor seating as it's a nicer experience but the indoor is nice as well. read more

Excellent as always. We got here at 4, no lines woohoo!! Service is excellent! They have a small tall table top behind the bushes, and we were easily sat here. Wings, salad and the pepperoni pizza. Soooooo delicious! read more

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tl;dr the delicious meatballs and impressive pizza crust are reason alone to visit this modern, dough-centric pizzeria-bar After living in New York and Philadelphia, I've admittedly held the Southern California pizza scene to an unreasonably high standard. Nonetheless, I still scan Los Angeles and beyond for popular pizzerias, and my search brought me to Folks Pizzeria. Since debuting in 2019, this Costa Mesa sit-downery has prided itself on its carefully curated, California-forward menu, and it remains one of Orange County's hottest tables. Folks is tucked away in The CAMP retail center. Briefly, this sustainable, outdoor shopping mall features plenty of local businesses with a renewability bent. The winding walkways are shaded by multiple layers of awning and trees, while the intentionally green spaces create an immediately relaxing atmosphere in spite of the crowds. Outside Folks, you can't miss the queue of customers lined up. A canvas awning and bungeed umbrellas shade the checkerboarded outdoor tables, and soft yellow blankets are available if it gets cold. Inside, industrial-chic accents are paired with nature-y decor. A taxidermy phesant and longhorn skull pop against the muted grey, shiplapped walls. Pear past the macrame wall planters to watch the kitchen staff kneading dough and firing pies. Every seat has an easy view of a flatscreen. Chipper 70s rock blends with the hum of chatter. My partner and I arrived for an early weekend dinner, and we were glad to have a reservation; both indoors and outdoors were packed. We kicked off our meal with the Meatballs with the Jersey ricotta supplement. The appetizer was served in a cast-iron skillet beside lightly-grilled, thick-cut sourdough. The flavorful red sauce was like a warm embrace, and the delicious meatballs were as flavorful as premium Italian sausage. If anything, the ricotta felt bland and superfluous compared to the other components. For our main, we decided on the Fennel Sausage Pizza. This piping hot Margherita-plus pie incorporated sausage chunks and whole basil leaves. The highlight was the sturdy, springy crust, from the blistered, pillowy cornicone to the leopard-spotted bottom. The standalone sourdough bites fared well on their own but were enhanced by the a la carte Folks Ranch. The toppings weren't memorable; we would probably opt for a different pie during a repeat visit. The side of Calabrian Chili was tiny and one-dimensionally not worth it spicy; don't waste your money on it. The service was friendly and efficient. Our bill topped $70 (after tax and tip), and we left reasonably full and satisfied. While not every component was stellar, the hyper-fermented pizza crust was a bona fide hit, and the meatballs took our breath away. In the future, I would be game to work my way through more of Folks' small plates and pies. read more

Folks Pizzeria - Fennel Sausage Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love love love Folks! I think they have the BEST Caesar salad I've ever had. It's light yet creamy and tangy and loaded with cheese. They definitely make sure there's enough dressing on it which I appreciate! Service is always great here. I love the cozy vibe that they have and that it's at the Camp. Their pizza dough is pillowy yet has good crunch. I love the home made ranch. I love the sausage with the fennel. DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT GETTING THE BUDINO. read more

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From the wings, to the mushroom truffle pizza, to the Artifexican beer, to the service, to the location and ambiance it's ALL good. Highly recommend. We also tried the seasonal apricots which were surprisingly tasty. Of course, you can't forget about the caesar salad. It's a bit more on the citrus vs creamy side but it's still really good. read more

Folks Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Excellent pizza and great service. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We'll definitely be back! read more

Folks Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Folks Pizzeria has been on my bookmarks for a while now, so I was really excited to try it today. They are located in The CAMP in Costa Mesa, California, is an outdoor, eco-friendly shopping and dining center. We went at 12 when they open on a Saturday and there was no wait. We sat outside because we had two dogs with us. We ordered their: - beef tallow french fries $8 - caesar salad $20 - free range chicken wings $21 - meatballs $21 - Fennel Sausage Pizza $31 - Pancetta & Potato White Pizza $30 I can totally see why they got high reviews. The star is definitely their sourdough pizza crust...it's so good!! Airy yet crispy on the bottom. Have the party love the fennel sausage pizza and the other half of our party love the pancetta and potato pizza. And you definitely have to get the beef tallow french fries and their meatballs. We wanted to love the Caesar salad, but it was so salty that we had to send it back. The chicken wings were also pretty good. Our server Curtis, was really friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back to try the other pizzas and we love the outdoors you feel of Camp. read more

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I recently had dinner at Folks and ordered a half cheese, half pepperoni pizza. Honestly, I couldn't tell there was any cheese on it, I even kept asking my friend to confirm, and she insisted it was just very light. Either way, there were definitely no cheese pulls to be had, which was disappointing. That said, not everything missed the mark. The service was great, the Caesar salad was excellent, and the bread and butter were truly standout. One downside was the acoustics inside it gets pretty loud so I'd recommend sitting outside if you can. Would I come back? I'm not sure. I wouldn't say I'm craving that pizza again anytime soon, but maybe it was just an off night. read more

Folks Pizzeria - Barely any cheese - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First timer! Late afternoon lunch on a Friday. Recommend getting there early to find parking. When we got to the restaurant, there was already a line formed before they opened at 3pm. Thankfully with our reservations (highly recommend), we were seated right away. After my experience here, I totally understand why this place is so busy! Service is very friendly and the food comes out fast. Everything we ate was SPECTACULAR. So flavorful. Really impressed by how delicious the meal was. Til next time! read more

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A very difficult spot to get a reservation for but glad that I did! Came here on a Saturday night for dinner with a friend. We had made a reservation but still had to wait a bit for our table before we could be seated. It's quite a small space that they have inside which is where we sat but there is plenty of outdoor seating throughout the rest of the Camp. We got the arancini, Caesar salad, and Mushroom pizza. All were absolute hits! The arancini were super crunchy and came with a bunch that I realized I liked more than the one or two big arancini you typically see. The Caesar salad was well dressed and yummy but a bit unwieldy to serve on our little table. It comes with a side of marinated anchovies too which I had never seen separately in a Caesar before. The mushroom pizza was delicious and the whole roasted cloves of garlic were such a burst of flavor! read more

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If you are in the mood for pizza and you're in Costa Mesa, this is a great choice. You can make a reservation through Yelp. If you don't have a reservation, your wait will likely be quite long. The good news however is that they have a wine bar right next-door as well as ABHA right next door where you can get drinks while you wait. Just know that if you don't finish your drinks, you will not be allowed to bring them in to the pizzeria. The restaurant is very casual and does have some inside seating and quite a bit of outside seating. If it's a cooler night they do have heaters but I do not think they have blankets. Tonight we started with the meatballs, which comes with thick slices of yummy bread to dip in the sauce as well as the Caesar salad. In my opinion, the Caesar salad was one of the best I've ever had. It is quite large and very shareable. The leaves are whole leaves and it has just the right amount of dressing. Next up we tried two different pizzas because we had heard that the white pizzas are the way to go! So we did a margarita pizza and then we also did the Spring Peas pizza. I never made it to the white pizza because the margarita pizza was so delicious and I was so full after two slices I couldn't eat anymore, but the ladies that I was with said the white pizza was very tasty. Even though we were all stuffed, we did go for dessert, actually both of them! While, I myself, am not a cheesecake fan the other ladies are and they said it was delicious. I did try the VALRHONA CHOCOLATE BUDINO dessert, and that was fantastic! I mean, how can you resist all that delicious chocolate! I find that this restaurant is actually a good spot to go for a casual night out with a group of friends because they have quite a few picnic style tables outside to fit large groups.. It's located at The Camp so there's other things to shop at and look at before or after dinner. One other note, the parking is tight, but they do have a valet service. read more

Folks Pizzeria is amazing! Reservations are highly recommended as this establishment is in one of the busiest Plazas in OC but the experience is well worth it. Parking can be a challenge but there's parking options across and street . I must say the Caesar salad is one of the best I've ever had! Each romaine was nicely brushed with dressing and all the flavors were fantastic! We ordered 3 different types of pizzas and all were delicious! With our large party, we sat outside and the overall ambiance was great! The weather was nice and service was impeccable! Definitely a must try! read more

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I absolutely loved our Folks Pizzeria experience through and through. Folks had been on my list for awhile as I frequent The Camp relatively often. Finally made plans to go for girls night and so glad we had a reservation because it was packed (even on a Wednesday night!). Checked in at our resy time and got seated and greeted by a super friendly server. Ordered a Caesar salad, chicken wings, and pepperoni pizza for the table to share. That amount of food was more than enough for our group of four; we even had some take home goodies. The Caesar salad was gigantic and delivered; realllly liked the chicken wings - very tasty with the right amount of meat; the pizza hit the way a pizza should. Prices are pretty steep so this wouldn't be a regularly frequented spot but nonetheless fun every now and again. Heads up, they only have beer and wine and no hard liquor. Indoor seating is ideal during the colder months but they don't fret as they do have heaters outside for those who don't mind the brisk weather. Overall, cute and cozy spot. read more

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Ordered the pepperoni pizza, added olives. Pizza was just okay and the cost to add a tiny amount of olives was expensive. I did like the vibe of the restaurant and the music. Server was nice and helpful. Parking was a nightmare. It was worth a try, but don't think I would go back. read more

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Never thought I'd ever spend $30+ on a one-topping pizza, but here we are! This place got rave reviews, the pizza photos looked scrumptious, and looked like it was pretty happening on a Saturday night, so why not give it a go. For a $30+ pizza I expected it to be a little bigger. But whatever, it was still enough for 2 people. I like that the crust is puffy and crispy. Maybe they're known for their bread? It was pretty decent overall - not too cheesy or salty. The mini pepperoni's are good but I do wish there were more. I will say though, they probably have the best Caesar's Salad ($20) ever. They use little gem lettuce, with hard granular Italian cheese, and ground croutons sprinkled all over, which is a great idea as every bite is crunchy! If I come back here it would probably be for the salad. My only complaint is that they charge extra for everything. Because there's so much bread on the pizza, I thought I'd try dipping it in olive oil or butter. When I asked for it, they said it would cost $3. What!? Our waiter gave us their specialty butter but I didn't like it, as it was a little on the sour side. Anyway, best to come here on a weekday, otherwise expect the wait to be over an hour on a weekend. read more

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Went here for lunch on a Saturday. We were seated right away for a party of 2 and there were still a few empty tables left. The restaurant is small but cute and cozy inside. There is also an outdoor seating area. Our server was super friendly and welcoming. The food overall was just okay. We got a pancetta pizza and fries to share. The fries had more crumbs/bits than whole pieces. The pizza was quite burnt on some parts so some pieces were bitter. I enjoyed the fluffy chewy dough but the pizza lacked flavor imo. It was also a bit oily. However, I enjoyed the ambiance and service. Maybe I will give it another chance and come back to try another type of pizza. read more

Folks Pizzeria - Pancetta - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Lovedddd this place! I had been meaning to try Folks for years but it was also so busy whenever we were in the LAB and it isn't open too late. I wish it was open for lunch and throughout the day because I honestly think it would be full all day. It was that good! They also have a really cute outdoor dining area. Our favorite dishes were the meatballs, caesar salad, and the wings. We also tried the mushroom pizza. I thought the apps outshined the pizza but the pizza was also pretty good. Next time I'd like to try a red pizza because the mushroom pizza was a bit dry and I tend to prefer red pizzas over white. In either case, we left with happy bellies and can't wait to come back! read more

Folks Pizzeria - Mushroom Pizza, Caesar Salad - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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If you love pizza, you have to check this place out! One of the best pizzas I've eaten in Southern California. We came in pretty hungry, as it took us about an hour to get seated. Upon learning it takes around 45 minutes to make a pie, we decided to get the sourdough bread and Cesar Salad. The starters were incredible, I've never had sourdough bread as tasty and thick before the cheese that came with it just elevated the whole thing as well. The Salad was just as flavorful, I loved how they gave us anchovies, a thing restaurants rarely do these days. Anyways I loved how fresh the salad was and appreciate their twist on it, almost like a wedge Cesar salad of sorts. The pizza was amazing, simply put. Not the cheesiest but still very flavorful. The pizza toppings were all really good from the meat to the basil. Although the contents of the Fennel Pizza were already superb, the star of the pizza was definitely the crust. So crunchy and flavorful, perfectly baked. We like a bit of kick to our pizzas and got the Calabrian Chilis on the side, highly recommend if you guys like spicy as well. The service was good, had to flag them down a few times but they were pretty attentive for the most part. I liked the Vibe of the place, very bustling but still very intimate in a way. Not a perfect review mainly because it took almost 2 hours from checking in to get a pizza. Of course only about half of that time was waiting in line. Next time I come here I'm making a reservation. That being said it's a must try for pizza lovers in the area. read more

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