My friends and I visiting from SF over the long weekend came to Abbott Square Market for dinner…read moreafter our day at the beach before driving back to the city. I spent a while circling the market trying to decide what looked good. I finally decided Pizzeria la Bufala was the best choice, and when the pizza arrived fresh out of the oven, it was confirmed. The D'A Calabria pizza was quite savory, and the crust wasn't floppy at all. Some of my friends wished they got the pizza too.

A veggie pizza featuring Brussel sprouts? I happened to be at the Santa Cruz History museum for a…read moreconference so I decided to check out the Abbot Market Square. There's plenty of options but nothing beats a great slice of freshly made pizza. The traditional offerings smelled and looked amazing but I'm a sucker for a vegetarian pizza. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it all came together. The crust was so good I ate every last bite. This location is a hip, busy food hall so there are lots of small tables as well as roomy outdoor booths.

genuinely one of the best pizzas i've ever had! i got the pepperoni pizza with a side of hot honey…read moreand the gluten free buffalo wings, and both were sooo yummy. i loved the cheesy crust so much; the crunch was addicting. the wings with blue cheese ranch were phenomenal, and surprisingly still super tasty the day after! i did takeout but i wish i was able to dine in as i have a feeling everything would taste even better. service is great and looks like a great place to hang out and grab a bite with family and friends. i visited from socal and i'm already counting down the days i can come back!

We went to Bookie's Pizza for my son's birthday because he's dairy-free, and my wife is both…read moregluten-free and dairy-free. We were really excited to try it because it came highly reviewed and had been recommended by friends. I was especially looking forward to checking out their beer menu. Unfortunately, we ended up leaving because of the very strict no-substitution policy, which felt surprisingly constricting for a pizza place. Since they already offer vegan cheese, we thought it would be reasonable to substitute dairy-free cheese onto a standard pizza or add meat to one of the vegan pies, but neither was allowed. For families with dietary restrictions, a little flexibility can go a long way. We left disappointed, especially since this was supposed to be a birthday lunch. I'm giving two stars because I genuinely think they probably have good food and a great beer selection. I just think they could have done better in accommodating reasonable requests for guests with dietary restrictions. Maybe it's just not for us, but as a fair warning to others with dietary restrictions, don't assume that menu items can be modified simply because they already carry the ingredients. It may be worth calling ahead before making plans, especially for a special occasion.

Everything went great! When in Santa Cruz you must go there. Best food, fabulous service and the…read morenicest people

The food is great. I recommend the short rib ravioli. They will let you have it with their…read moremarinara. The staff is always helpful. The stromboli calzone is great. Get it with house marinara over it.

- a staple of santa cruz !!!! - delicious thin crust pizza…read more- cute vibe, great date spot - very affordable - staff is great and friendly ** gives free slice with purchase of a merch tshirt

A "so-so" first experience…read more The good: the pizza is fantastic and it is a nice large venue. The not so good: during our visit on a busy Friday evening, the place seemed to be run almost entirely by college kids who just don't "get" customer service. The customer line starts with the store selling clothes(!) to the customers, which completely slows the food line down because the young kids can't figure out how to wave people around the clothes shoppers. Then at the cash register the next kid handed us the wrong food. Finally, although the place has 3 or 4 large screen TVs and even though the USA team was playing World Cup soccer, only one TV was set to the game and when we inquired with a teenager about switching one of the other units to the game, the young gal said, "uh, yeah, I will check", apprently with a non-existent "adult" manager, which never happened. In the future, I would avoid coming here when it's busy.

4% credit card fee. Parking can be difficult on Fri/Sat…read more 4.8: Crispy cauliflower: great crunch. Leftovers heat up in an air fryer. 4.8: Potato bacon pizza: This topping combo could have used more grease/protein. But the crust is exceptional; soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Leftovers heat up great.

Well here we sit, one hour and counting. Everyone in our party have eaten their dishes. Me,…read morenothing. Everything looked good and I am told their pizza is but I'm not confident I will know as the pizza keep going by our table and no pizza stops here. If I ever get it I will ad an addendum to this review. So far I'm leaning on not coming back here. Ambiance? My table is located where take out is. This is adding insult to injury as since we placed our orders which included a pizza for me more that 30 pizza boxes have passed by my table on their way out the door and several tables that placed orders after we placed our order have been served pizza. So ambiance around my table is sketchy at best. I'm not a happy camper. Ad to review: pizza arrived finally 1hour and 20 minutes after our order was placed. They actually bussed my parties plates before I began to eat my pizza. No sorry from the waiter or the staff that delivered the afterthought pizza pie.

Tasty pizza spot with a fun games to play while you wait. Ping pong balls can be purchased for a…read morecouple 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!

Maybe the best pizza in town. Super tasty crust and very fresh ingredients…read more 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.

Fortunately my partner offered me tastes of his delicious and generously portioned Calzone fired…read morefrom the old Avanti pizza oven. I had the delicious light but hearty vegetarian lasagna with an accompanying fresh organic green salad., Loved the locally brewed Socks n Sandles on tap. Cheerful and courteous service. The owner, Hugo is the Chef most nights, and you can feel his appreciation for his customers when he emerges from the kitchen. To top it off Pizzaria Avanti has a wonderful musician play on Thursday nights.

We drove in for our son's graduation and stumbled upon this pizzeria!…read more Pro- Great wait staff Plenty of parking Great for big and small parties Generous menus The pizzas are delicious The garlic bread perfect The salmon cakes fresh and full of flavor Everything we tried was above and beyond our expectations! No cons to report!

The best pizza we have eaten anywhere for the past 30 years+…read more We moved from the area a while ago and we now plan our visits to include Upper Crust as our first stop and sometimes on our way out as well!

So AMAZING!!!! The square Sicilian pizza is where it's at! Love the crust and no matter what…read moretopping you choose it's all good! Pizza reminds me of what my family cooked growing up. Make sure to try the Nutella dessert pizza! The young man serving tonight was extremely polite and prompt with his service. After not coming in here in about 15 years, we are glad we came tonight.