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    Gold Dust Pizza Express

    4.3 (99 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Evelyn M.

    I have been wanting to go to the Ripon location but then we found them close to my cousins place. A regular customer of their other locations, our friend, says they have the best pizza and gave us this box of a medium pepperoni to try. Yum!! I can't wait to order for myself someday soon They are located more in a residential area with a few other businesses and a gas station so not really had to find. I haven't yet to walk in but will update again when I come back joining them online and try their meal deal

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    Ann T.

    Called in our order and usually we prefer going to Ripon since it's a sit-down but tonight we decided to give the express in Manteca try. Tonight, the new AI that sounds like an old gold minor was taking phone orders. The AI repeated and confirmed my order three times, yet when I got there, my Pizza had ham, after requesting no ham. Learned their AI system wasn't transferring information properly and there had been other incorrect orders. They quickly remade my order and bumped up the size from a large to an extra large. I was so hungry from smelling pizza and watching other people eat that by the time I got home, I had forgotten to take photos. Thanks to the upgraded extra large, we have tons of leftovers. Gold dust is a loaded pizza with lots of toppings and thick marinara made with wine. More like a pan pizza. This is a maximum two slices of pizza and you're stuffed because they're so loaded with toppings. If you're more a New York style pizza, then this isn't for you. This pizza is big, it's greasy, and it's super filling.

    Chuck C.

    We love "Pizza or pretty much any good food Journey" and Gold Dust is one of our favorites. -Made a Manteca day trip with GDP (Gold Dust Pizza) as the final destination. -trip and town was cool. -Expectations were HIGH. the Amador location is our usual go to, as it's only an hour or so driving. LOL. -GDP always tastes delicious. Didn't expect this to be a satellite location. Super awesome for locals to pick up and go. I didn't expect to have to use the restroom across the parking lot in a gas station. Also bottle sodas only. I need a good self-serve fountain drinks station when i eat out. -verdict: Pizza is one of the best, but definitely not "Pizza Journey " worthy...

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    Joselin R.

    Ordered online, I liked how they send out text messages to let you know when it's ready. Once I got there , the ambience is so cute and vintage. Kind of small inside but very aesthetically pleasing. Was recommended to get the spicy ranch and it's a must! The pizza was so delicious and I like how the ham was shredded that was cool and different. Overall great pizza ! Highly recommended

    Marcela M.

    This is HANDS DOWN the best pizza I have ever had. We have had it a lot and it's always consistent with toppings that do not get skimped and crust that is deliciously crunchy with every bite! Feels light enough to where you don't feel bad afterwords but soooo delicious. Ambiance is nice! Small "speak easy" type vibes.

    Half & Half medium pizza
    Bobby M.

    So glad they opened the express location in Manteca. We have been going to their Ripon place for a couple years now. Best pizza around and this new location makes the same great pizza we are use to! Service is awesome. The place is mainly for take out although there are a couple small tables you can sit and eat at.

    Anna M.

    Very disappointing experience--twice now. I picked up a pizza order that was burnt and extremely dry. When I asked about it, Allison, the manager, said this is their standard way of baking pizzas. I was told I could come back the same day only for a remake, with no refunds offered. If you can't return immediately, you're simply out of luck which is a huge inconvenience for customers. This is also the second time we've had an issue. On a previous order, we got a triple pepperoni pizza with so much grease that oil leaked out of the box and all over the seat of my car. When I asked to speak with a higher-level manager, I was told she was the only person and no additional contact information would be provided. I've never experienced a place where fixing bad food or service is limited to one rigid option that only benefits the business. We've supported this company across multiple locations--their pizza spots (including Ripon), their ice cream shop, and Falcon's Lair but this experience has completely turned us off. Unfortunately, we won't be supporting this business any longer.

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    C R.

    We were soooo excited Gold Dust set up shop in Manteca! We loved going to Ripon for pizza but now we can have it delivered to our home.. We used the website to place our order it was a breeze and the pizza arrived in a reasonable amount of time! It was as though they brought the pizza oven with them because our pizza and wings were super hot. This was the first time trying the Lemon Pepper wings and those were on point.. Ordered our usual a digger and also tried the white chicken artichoke

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    Nelson C.

    I've only tried the Ripon location once. I felt it was one of the Central Valley's best pizzerias. Good to know that they've chosen to have an express in Manteca. I purchased a combination online. Substituted ham for sausage and bacon for artichoke hearts. Toppings and crust are what makes this pizza great. Although, I was a big fan of Maverick's red sauce. Service was fast and most limited seats were filled.

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    Moe W.

    Thank you so much, we are so glad you enjoyed our food!

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    4 months ago

    The pizza is amazing the service is good but the restaurant is small I would definitely recommend this restaurant

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    Thank you so much Jessica!

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    4 months ago

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    Thank you Dan for the 5 star review, we are glad you enjoyed!

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    5 months ago

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    5 months ago

    The pizza and wings are so delicious! The order pickup time is always early or on point. The service is good, greeted with a smile.

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    6 months ago

    Pizzas are GREAT! Thin crust, and generous toppings! It's so great having this location in Manteca now. The location in Ripon is also great!

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    Thank you John, happy we are closer to you!

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    9 months ago

    Great Pizza we have been here several times since they opened. Never disappointed. Very good. Staff is amazing.

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    8 months ago

    Best pizza in Manteca very friendly outstanding service get you in and out as quick as possible

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    9 months ago

    Excellent pizza as expected. Extremely busy and service was great. The entire pizza was A+.

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    9 months ago

    The food is amazing and the service was excellent. I would definitely go there again.

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    9 months ago

    I'm happy there's a Manteca location. It is small but their pizza is tasty. Great service

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    8 months ago

    Good Dust Pizza is packed with toppings -- like, seriously loaded. Don't get me wrong, it's good pizza, just be ready for all those extras!"

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    8 months ago

    Not the same as the on in Ripon! Pizza tastes better there. More delish flavor, crust crunchy.

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    9 months ago

    Great pizza, great staff and convenient location. Very popular pizza, many customers, would love to have this place expand

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    7 months ago

    This place just has overall great pizza!! Love the taste; not like normal pizza places.

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    9 months ago

    The best pizza in Manteca. But Also the busiest. The parking lot is too small! If you are taking out, call in the order.

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    5 months ago

    Excellent lots of toppings reasonable price. Fast delivery or pickup on time. Always ready when they say.

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    Golden Spoon

    Golden Spoon

    4.5
    (348 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    This is the first time I've ever crossed over a Doordash review to Yelp and I think it's for VERY…read moregood reason. I'll comment on the taste in a bit but I want to first highlight something I've never experienced. In all my work-from-home years I've never once had to-go experience where the dishes looked like they'd been plated for table service at the restaurant. Sure some stuff shifted in the Dasher's car but it honestly blew me away. Even the drink was carefully wrapped and put in a little box to ensure it wouldn't leak everywhere. As for the important bit, the taste, man... I have had so many amazing Thai meals at places in the bay area and honestly just assumed the most Modesto would get is some great Banh Mi spots. Obviously I haven't had the chance to try the whole menu but my go-to, Tom Kha, this is the best Thai coconut soup I've ever had! The Pad Thai is as good if not better than what I've had in San Francisco as well. I'm really looking forward to bringing friends and family here to check it out in person! Side note... yes, it's also very expensive ordering via Doordash with their added fees but it's 2026 and it's California. So far my multiple orders have been well worth the price and I expect the same experience in person! (just, you know, without the extra Doordash fee nonsense)

    Wowwwwzaaa! Was craving Thai food and gave this little unknown place a try. Never knew this place…read moreeven existed. The restaurant is in a little old school strip mall, supperrrr tiny but don't let that deceive you. Inside was packed and there was a line outside too. Ordered to-go and they said 20 mins but it was more like almost 30-40 min. Truly worth the wait though. Will definitely be coming back to this spot! Also, got a peek in the kitchen and the cooks looked authentic and Thai? That's why it's so yummy! lol.

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    Chuck's Place

    Chuck's Place

    3.8
    (460 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Sooooo slow. It took close to an hour to get our food. We were with another couple and they…read moreoffered to split our bills. But they charged them wrong and put it on the wrong bill. They only had two people working. Their attention was on the bar. The food itself was very tasty. The shrimp street tacos were spicy. The shrimp were plump and tender. The topping was crunchy. The grilled cheese was nicely toasted. The side tots were ok. Our friend enjoyed the Philly cheesesteak and said it was good. His wife thought the fish ( and chips ) was greasy. They were out of regular French fries and charged extra for the offered substitutes. Lots of televisions available to watch the playoffs. Lots of space inside.

    So I seen that this place has been in the TV show so I wanted to check out what all the hype was…read moreabout. The trip tip sandwich tasted amazing! Highly recommend it! Definitely a 8.5 out of 10... if they could of added just a tad more tri tip to the sandwich it would easily been a ten. Check out the photos I took of it. I paid a little more and up graded to onion rings... they were average. I also got the sliders... three sliders are included. I gave them a 6 out of ten but my guy says they were a 8 or 9 out of 10 for him. I expected more bacon flavor but it was not there in my opinion. I took photos of the sliders too! Check them out! Lastly I tried the beast fries. I gave them a 3 out of ten. My guy agreed with me on this one. To be fair I got them to go and they were only warm by the time I ate them, may add another point if they are hot.. but I can't say for sure. The nacho cheese sauce over powered all the other flavors. In addition the tri tip was dry on the fries. Parking was a tad challenging but everyone was there watching the playoffs. It is very loud in there! Again it was just after the playoffs ended so there was a watch party still going on. There was a blonde waitress behind the bar who was not helpful. She gave me my food ( it was to go). I told her I hadn't paid for it. She looked at the bill and said it wasn't her bill so .. she shrugged her shoulders and walked off. I had to flag down another waitress and explained to her I hadn't paid. She said the other girl could have rung me up. She said I wasn't n her tab either but she would help me Overall I would go here again for the tri tip sandwich but not the sliders and certainly not the the beast fries. They had other items in the menu I may try

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    The Cajun Spot

    The Cajun Spot

    3.5
    (447 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Review #1,006 Posted on 2.28.28…read more We stopped in here on a whim on Friday night the 27th while in town, actually originally to try another restaurant. This spot is in a strip mall on Louise Ave in Manteca. We got greeted & sat right away when we came in. The staff here doesn't stop moving, it's pretty much 3 people on the service side, they take orders, run food, & check on you. I believe the guy who checked on us a lot, I want to say his name was Lieness. Super nice guy, hard worker. The other ladies too. Food was good, for sure it's marked up, but I thought quality of the seafood, and the way it was cooked was good. I've got a high standard for the sauce, this one was for sure spicy, stayed on the seafood and corn pretty well. To me that's how you can separate these boil spots from each other. When you pull the shrimp out of the bag and de-shell it does the sauce drip right off? If it does, to me that's a sign of bad sauce, it's not getting infused on the seafood, corn, potatoes, etc. This spot it was decent, but better than most. Cheese sticks were good, sweet potato fries were too, healthy portion on that. We'll probably come and eat here again for sure down the line.

    I was craving seafood boil and wanted to try this place out seeing as there were so many…read more(questionable) good ratings on google It was not that busy when we came, there were probably only 3 other tables dining in. Service was extremely slow and lacking, I normally don't mind if servers just leave you to do your own thing but good service was practically non-existent here if it's anything beyond taking your order as soon as you sit down and bringing it to you after it's cooled down to nearly room temp. I did not think it was possible to make seafood boil bland but it somehow just was. No flavor at all, not even salty. Absolutely would not recommend

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    Besitos Fine Cuisine

    Besitos Fine Cuisine

    4.4
    (478 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Delicious food in an adorable setting! This is a must-visit spot in Manteca. I love the familiar,…read morewelcoming feel of the restaurant, and the staff is always very attentive and friendly. The overall atmosphere makes you feel right at home, and the great food keeps me coming back.

    This restaurant offers outdoor seating only and has a beautiful atmosphere. The bright red…read moreumbrellas and lush greenery create a charming and inviting vibe. Unfortunately, there were a few drawbacks. There were quite a few flies, and at times there was an unpleasant odor that resembled strong cheese and animal waste, which took away from the overall dining experience. The food was decent but not particularly memorable. The chicken and waffles looked great, and the fried chicken was very large with a flavorful, crispy batter. However, the chicken itself had an unusual flavor that wasn't my favorite. The waffle seemed as though it had been sitting for a while before being served--it was cold, somewhat squishy, and lacked the fresh texture I was expecting. We also ordered a waffle and bacon for the kids, but the whipped cream that was supposed to accompany it was forgotten. Service was another area that fell short of expectations. Guests are required to walk up and place their own orders, then wait for the food to be brought out. For a restaurant that presents itself as a more upscale dining experience, I was expecting traditional table service. Overall, it was still a pleasant experience, and I'm glad I gave it a try. While there were aspects that didn't meet my expectations, the beautiful outdoor setting made for an enjoyable visit. That said, I probably wouldn't return, but I'm happy I had the opportunity to experience it.

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    Its Just Wings

    Its Just Wings

    2.4
    (20 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    We were staying at great Wolf Lodge nearby, and decided to order some wings to eat in our room…read more Since our party was large, we ordered a party tray of 60 wings. They only offered two flavors so we did half-and-half. You couldn't tell which flavor was which when it came in the box they looked identical, and we even shined our flashlight on it. to be specific, we ordered the buffalo flavor and the lemon pepper. How can lemon pepper have this red looking sauce that looks exactly like the buffalo wings? The only way to tell which was which was to eat them. Since we had kids, we would literally have to lick the wings before we gave them to our kids to make sure they weren't eating the spicy one. Wings size is typical of your Wingstop, but the flavors just weren't there and it was very watery.for the price of their wings and what you get, we probably won't be back.

    Ordered from here four times and this will be my last time. I ordered the bone in wings and the…read morefirst time they were great, every other time they have gotten worse. Not enough sauce was the problem the last two times. Now my last order from today has been the worst wings I ever had from any place. They over cooked the wings so that they were dry like they made them two days ago and left them sitting out. Honey Sriracha is my favorite flavor but not today and for the mango habanero for get it, it just tastes like sweet chili. And to top off these dry wings I get dried out fries that tasted like they had been reheated in the microwave. The boneless wings were even worse. My son said not to ever order from them again cause his boneless wings were bad the last three times we ordered.Sorry to say that these are the worse wings in Lathrop California!!!!

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    This is the lemon pepper chicken hello so dark I am afraid to eat it.
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    The supposedly garlic parm 16 Bone-In Wings Combo
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