This pizza lives up to the hype! It's been making its rounds on social media so of course on a…read morerecent trip to Santa Cruz I had to take a detour to Scott's Valley and hit up this pizza joint. Very unsuspecting strip mall next to the cineplex. Upon walking in there's pizza slices behind glass. Not sure if it was the lighting or my hunger but these pie's looked astonishing and each one could have been ordered without some self control. Every slice passed the eye test. Vibes were pretty low inside I won't lie. There was no music, TV playing the NBA playoff game was on mute. But the girl at the counter was friendly and patient with us as we figured out what to order. My fiance went with the Caesar salad. She was expecting a small, discreet one as it was part of their specials along with pizza and drink. But no this salad was enough for two! I went with the sweet heat. Hot honey on a Detroit style slice along with sausage and pepperoni. I was in heaven. Had it not been a day with more eating ahead I would've ordered another. My son got the classic triangle pepperoni slices and said it was the best pizza he's ever eaten. High marks from a pizza connoisseur. Also like to mention the restaurant tables were very tidy and well kept. Bathrooms super clean as well.

This place is a solid 4 stars (possibly even higher). My only (small) complaint is that the pizza…read morecan be a little heavy and greasy. But hey, it's pizza right? Authentic stuff is supposed to be authentic. Oh and shoutout to the staff who answered the phone on Thursday afternoon. Incredibly kind, friendly, easy going, and just awesome.

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.

Good pizza, good value. Not much else to say. Sometimes you just want a solid pie and this place…read moreprovides it.

If you're not going to take orders past 8:30, then say you're closed at 8:30. Don't say you close…read moreat 9:00p and leave your doors open to Not take orders. My family walked in at 8:28p, was told the kitchen was already closed but the empty dining area was open til 9:00p. Where I'm from, it is opposite. If a restaurant says they close at 9:00, they take "to go" orders til 9 and the dining area is closed.

My college girl self loves this place as much as my mom self does...my kids also love it. We love…read morethe vibe and the setting as it is a spot where you get a slice and dine outside or are getting ready to head to the beach. We were lucky enough to have a sunny day and enjoy our slices on the patio while mom and dad reminisced about UCSC life. Staff are great while managing all experiences of guests and the ranch is herby and so good- and if you follow me, you know I've already established my #1 pizza joint. While they don't top my Toppers, I'd still make a special trip for it just because my kids think it's the best. And I love that. Doughy and delicious. The Hawaiian and specials are worth looking at. My girl said the pizza was so good, it made her wanna cry, so that is the drama I look for in a pizza joint! Absolutely check this spot out whether it's just you or the whole family! Okay thanks bye.

Always a favorite spot to visit when back in our hometown…read more Pesto pie is exceptional! Love that it's still old school OG Santa Cruz, like I grew up with!

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.

We came here after leaving another local pizza place due to bad service. Pizza my Heart is always…read moreone of our favorites and this location didn't disappoint. The service was good even though they had just opened for the day. The pizza was hot and ready to go. Our favorite was the Manresa, the whipped ricotta on top is amazing. My daughter and I also enjoyed the pepperoni. We always get their hot sauce to take home because it's the perfect compliment. Our only issue was that the soda machine was out of all diet options when we arrived. They fixed that before we left so we were able to get a Diet Coke for the road. The ambiance is classic pizzeria with local Santa Cruz murals and 90's music playing. Overall a great experience and we will definitely be back.

Get the cheese bread!!! You won't regret it. Hot, crispy, chewy and so cheesy, and it's a great…read moreprice. Also don't sleep on the pesto ranch. It's fantastic with the cheese bread or a slice. We like to take it to Seacliff for an easy picnic.

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.

We hired Sleight of Hand to cater our event at Humble Sea Brewing. They showed up at the time set…read moreand got right to work getting everything set up. The food was ready exactly when requested and the two people working were friendly and helpful. The charcuterie boards had a great variety, the two salads were both delicious with fresh ingredients and had a good level of sauce and all four pizzas were delicious. The Bees Knees was the crowd favorite. They gave us the leftover pizza making the cost of catering even more worth it. We even got a dough throwing demonstration that was great!

They do popups at Stockwell Cellars and Humble Sea Brewing. The pizza is tavern-style, thin crust…read more Unlike Neapolitan, there is no oven spring in the crust edges. 3/5: The Killer Bees pizza: $26. Flavors were good but the crust fell flat for me; No puffy oven spring on the edges, no snap in the middle. It's as if they forgot to ferment the dough. I much prefer the Neapolitan pizza at Bantam.