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    Golden Boy Pizza

    4.3 (4.8k reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Italian
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    L L.

    Not on point lately was very disappointed Our pizza was barley warm and under cooked Usually this is one of favorite places to come. I try again for sure .

    Tanya K.

    Delicious pizza! This is a pick up/to go spot, and there is often times a line. Moves pretty quickly and the staff are very friendly, you do not feel rushed at all. I waited about 15 minutes in line, then another 10-15 for my small pepperoni pizza. The prices are good, not too bad at all. It's about $14.50 for a small pepperoni pizza which is 4 square slices, perfect to share between two. You can also just grab a slice, and I think that comes out pretty quickly. Location is on Green street, off of the main streets (Stockton and Columbus). Parking is tough around the immediate area. Only a 5 minute walk from Washington Square Park. I'll definitely be back for more pizza!

    Stefano L.

    Quick, light, and yummy! It was my first time at Golden Boy Pizza and I was definitely not disappointed. I got the pesto pizza, and WOW! there was so much flavor packed into one slice. The crust was perfect, the pesto tasted fresh, and everything came together so well. It was also the perfect size because I left feeling satisfied without feeling overly full afterward. For the price, this slice was absolutely worth it. Definitely coming back again!

    Vanessa M.

    Call ahead to order bigger pizzas and go to the front for pick up Fav -garlic and clam Kids love the cheese one

    Combo square
    Jade L.

    I came here to grab some lunch after meeting with a friend at Kiss of Matcha in North Beach. Since it was a Saturday afternoon, it was quite busy with a queue of people waiting to order and pick up. The line moved reasonably fast though. When it came time to order, I asked for a square each of combo and pesto veggie. After tapping to pay, the cashier gave me a paper receipt to sign and add an optional tip if desired. I thought this was a really inefficient use of time and effort and wish they just had an iPad like other businesses. Onto the goods...I really wanted to love this place, as another one of my friends had raved about their squares. However, I honestly thought the pizza was just okay. To be fair, I wasn't able to eat it fresh right after I got it. My parking meter was expiring, and unfortunately, I was parked in a zone with a strict 2-hour limit, so I had to move my car and wait until I got home to try the pizza squares. Still, I think they should've survived the car ride home without too much change in their quality. When I finally dug into the pizza, I found it soggy, perhaps from the grease, which was a bit of a letdown. I blamed it on the car ride home but also made note that I wasn't that impressed.

    Eric A.

    5/5 taste, familiarity, cost. This is an old institution and always desired place. Sometimes the wait can deter me but it usually goes fast. The staff is usually not or never rude but not too memorable either but I would say they are kind. This is a to-go spot only so eat while walking, at the park, at home or in w car.

    Nelson L.

    Great pizza for a quick bite! We had reservations somewhere else so honestly we came here for an appetizer but it did not disappoint. We ordered take out but I forget if there even was seating around. Friendly staff. Great vibes. We ordered the clam and garlic pizza slice and it was so delicious! If we didn't have reservations I might have just ordered a whole pie!

    Clam & Garlic
    Marc S.

    We were waiting for our reservation on Friday February 13th just a few feet away. We did what we realized many people were doing, which was wait in line to get a slice or two while we were waiting to go elsewhere.. We had a 45 minute wait for our table, so we got in line and did some people watching while we waited for a slice. The street was bustling and full of characters. It was a nice cool evening so we passed the time.. Finally, we got our Garlic & Clam slice. It was a hearty sheet pan Old School kind of pizza. But, the clams were finely chopped which made this slice basically garlic bread. Nice texture and crunch but not a lot of clam flavor as it was chopped finely. Essentially, garlic bread. I wished we'd ordered another piece but we had to grab it, share few crunchy bites and move to our table nearby. Good, crunchy & piping hot but unremarkable. 6/10

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    Ruchi B.

    Went here with my family and wow... what a scene. The line was LOOOONG. We waited about 1 hour and 15 minutes for our pizza. But when we took the first bite...all seemed worth it. The pizza was sooo soft, almost like a fluffy cloud, and it just melted in your mouth. The crust was thick but light, crispy on the outside and pillowy inside. Super simple, super good. Only downside: very limited options if you are vegetarian and nothing for vegans. There was just choice between pesto veggie and cheese. Overall though, totally worth the wait. Next time I am 100% ordering ahead because now I know the pizza is worth it, but my feet cannot handle another hour-long line.

    Michelle C.

    We ( my family) love this pizza. It's a late night snack. Prom was in SF, and this was a request from my teen. Crust is flaky, and crunchy at the same time. They do not skimp on the toppings. It's delicious. Highly recommend to try. Long lines, but goes fast. No inside seating, and it it also sold by the slice.

    Dear Yelp Community, My first time visiting this month, and I just happened to discover this venue while exploring North Beach Little Italy and noticed a line of people. If you are looking for a great slice of pizza, this is an excellent option. This place does get busy, though, so you might have to wait awhile to order, then get your food. Well wishes. Sincerely, Anna

    Imelda R.

    Love the clam/ garlic pizza! The crust is crisp & tasty and topping is garlicky good! There is a line but it goes relatively fast- and worth it! Nice staff. Love the energy of the "storefront" ... and it does have the pizza display at the counter just in case you're a visual like me. Love the vibe.

    Clam & Garlic
    Natalie Y.

    clam garlic pizza was pretty freaking good. it tasted like a clam linguine on a pizza. i loved it. service kind of slow and unfriendly though unfortunately. its just a stall so you order your pizza at the window and eat it on the street. no seating. just very casual street food almost

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    Ask the Community - Golden Boy Pizza

    How many slices are there for a large pizza?

    eight

    Does this place have Ranch sauce?

    No. just cheese and peppers

    Proof of vaccination required to dine in?

    It's a street order/pickup window with no dine-in available.

    Are you open memorial day?

    I want the pizza preferred by polyester track suit guys with elastic waistbands driving camaros. is Golden Boy the place?

    Golden Boy is the pizza preferred by all.. including polyester track suit guys with elastic waistbands driving camaros, mustangs, and Honda civics. You might also see a line a mile long when you get there. So bring your patience.

    How do you order for pick up?

    Order at the window or call them

    Do they take Apple Pay?

    No, they only take cash or card.

    Is the veggie pasta vegan?

    I doubt it since it has cheese.

    Is golden boy back to selling slices? I don't want a whole box.

    Yes

    Is golden boy open on Christmas Eve and until when?

    How many people does a half sheet feed?

    There are six slices per half sheet and you'll probably need at least two slices per person so it should feed around three average people or two hungry ones!

    Can I pay with card?

    Yes, when I went in December they took credit cards

    Hi. Im 5 months pregnant and have been craving golden boy pizza for weeks!! Before we make the drive from Riverside to SF on Saturday, are there shorter hours? A lot of things close earlier nowadays and I just want to make sure

    If you get there before 8pm, you should be good. I would call and place order in advance because they're busy (which is a good thing).

    Why is are they closing so early?

    Due to covid-19.

    Are their hours still from 12-8/9pm? Only cash and not credit cards?

    Yep 12-8pm. They are accepting both cash and credit cards!

    What kind/brand of pizza sauce do they use?

    Girl, who cares. It's bomb.com

    Do i have to order a full sheet in one type or can i mix it. 1/2 and 1/2?

    If you want vegetarian, Hawaiian, Pepperoni all in one sheet, you can mix your slices. You can mix any pizza.

    Does the pesto contains nuts?

    Hmm from my what I know, isn't pesto made with pine nuts? That's the only pesto I have ever known so I imagine this has it too. Is there any other kind? I am now intrigued to know! Thx!

    Does 'sheet' mean half a baking sheet of pizza or a full sheet of pizza?

    Sheet means full baking sheet of pizza

    Good for kids?

    Yup ton of fam with kids wait in line to order and seating availability.

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    absolutely incredible meal I could not recommend more…read more i came here for the second time and tried their tasting menu for our anniversary and every single thing was a impeccable. they started us off with some complimentary champagne and even had a non alcoholic version! the appetizers were absolute stars. each bite was so thoughtfully curated and the flavors of each complimented each other so well. you know everything is competitively delicious because we thought we knew which ones were our favorite but our order completely changed upon our second bite. different flavors and combinations shine the more you savor each app. the pastas were so delicious and the amount they give you is perfect. the service was also incredible and the interior is both so cozy yet elevated, perfect for date night! we ended the meal with their panna cotta which had a wonderful contrast of creamy with a delicious crunchy topping! i again simply could not recommend itria more and i will absolutely be back to one of the best dinners in the city!

    Came here for dinner and really enjoyed the atmosphere. We were seated at the communal table, which…read moreended up being a fun place to people-watch. The standing area next to the bar was also a cute spot to wait while our table was getting ready. Food-wise, we tried the crudo tasting while the other crudos were fine, they didn't stand out nearly as much as the scallop. The corn and mushroom pasta was very tasty, especially the sauce. We also tried the pesto pasta, which also had excellent texture, but the sauce tasted a bit more charred than I would have liked. Overall, I thought the atmosphere and dining experience were stronger than any individual dish. The communal seating and lively dining area gave the restaurant a great energy. I can see why this place is popular, and the tasting menu is a fun way to try a variety.

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    My friend snagged a same-day reservation at Luisa's Restaurant for Saturday evening. This was…read moresurprisingly easy, considering we were a party of 6. The interior had simple decor and a swirl of little lights across ceiling. For drinks, we shared a bottle of Chianti, which was excellent. We also ordered a few appetizers for the table - Garlic Bread and Buratta. The Garlic Bread wasn't particularly memorable for me, but the Buratta was very tasty with the fresh pesto on top. I loved that most pasta dishes could be prepared with a choice of sauce, and ordered the Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce. This was so tasty and surprisingly filling! My friends all enjoyed their dishes as well, including the Linguini Tuttomare, Penne Gorgonzola, and Chicken Parmigiana. Service was friendly and quick. Would happily return for more!

    Really solid Italian restaurant with surprisingly good gnocchi…read more Caesar salad: 3.5/5. To "anchovy" for my taste. Next time I will ask them to leave out the anchovies or pick a different salad. otherwise the salad was quite good. Spaghetti carbonara: 3.5/5. A solid version of this dish, but not exceptional. Great pasta, nice texture, but the meat could have stood out better. It sort of hid in the shadows. Gnocchi: 4.5/5. Since I make my own gnocchi this is a very high rating from me. Excellent texture and taste for this gnocchi and the vodka sauce complemented it really well. I would definitely have this again.

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    Emmy's Spaghetti Shack

    4.2
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    We came to Emmy's on a Friday night around 10:30 PM after struggling to find anywhere still open,…read moreand I'm so glad we stumbled in. The service was incredibly friendly from the start, and the vibe was so cool -- think Italian hipster. Every dish we ordered was genuinely amazing. The meatballs, spicy Caesar and the Rigatoni Carbonara pasta were the standouts for me, but honestly you can't go wrong here. I'd come back every week if I could.

    Did Emmy's change ownership? The food was so appalling that I'm still stunned…read more The Cauliflower Balls were burnt. Still, we scraped the burnt part off one of them to try it. The white sauce that came with it was sour and off. It tasted like fish. The Spaghetti with 3 Meatballs was mushy. The meatballs were also mushy and filled with small green pieces, maybe lentils? The Semolina Garlic Bread was a toasted roll akin to French bread rather than the sliced semolina bread they've always used. We ordered it with cheese and sauce, but that didn't even happen. The Chocolate Truffle Cake was more like a fudge cake and had whip cream on it. This used to be a small cake and is supposed to come with a berry sauce and ice cream as described on the menu. This is the worst meal I've had in years. I've been a customer of Emmy's since they opened. I've eaten there, taken friends there, and ordered from there countless times. We tried a bite of everything and then threw it all out.

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    Delfina is always 5 stars. The ambiance and the friendly and knowledgeable servers are…read moreunparalleled. The pesto fazzoletti pasta was wonderful - the sauce wasn't too overpowering and the noodles were perfectly al dente. The beef cheek agnolottis were so fun and tender with a hearty sauce. But my goodness ... the porcini pizza was NOT it. When it originally came out, it smelled like I was in the Tenderloin and it was really hard to get over that. Once it cooled down, the smell tampered down but the taste was really "funky". We ate it, but the choices were: 1) eat terrible smelling pizza or 2) lukewarm and still not great tasting pizza. Sorry, but it wasn't a great end to our meal. :(

    I came in with a table of 6. We ordered 4 appetizers and 6 entrees. I don't recommend this spot for…read morepeople with big appetites, the bill goes up pretty quickly. The food is good but everything we tried is not worth a drive to the city for. Appetizers The pane a pala with the +$9 ricotta was delicious. The calamari was also tasty. The Chicken Liver Crostini was a big hit for the table. Many of us said it tasted like Vietnamese Pate. I'd pass on the Fresh-Cured Anchovies Nostrani. It wasn't anything crazy flavor wise. Entrees I wasn't a fan of the Bucatini & Fava Bean Sugo. My boyfriend said it was not bad. The Spring Pea Triangoli was good but the butter like sauce that's on the plate doesn't do much to complement the dish. The restaurant is very modern. They also have 2 restrooms.

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    If you love plants you'll adore Arcana in San Francisco because it's a beautiful sanctuary of…read moreplants and cool vibes. Located in the legendary Mission District of San Francisco, this wine bar is a great spot to catch up with friends and enjoy small bites and yummy crafted cocktails. Their decor is very chic and I especially loved all of the hardware, glasses, tables, and benches. This place was styled by a great design artist. Even though the place was pretty packed and can be kind of noisy, I still felt very calm amongst all the healthy plants and loved the sophisticated 70s inspired glassware. Another great feature of this place is that you can buy most of the plants because they have some for sale so after a couple of cocktails, I was ready to redecorate my whole house with all the plants. I ordered a yummy Rose blend that was super crisp. Also enjoyed the Truffle Fungi! A delicious Shiitake and oyster mushrooms with parmesan and arugula on toasted bread. Their Spanish inspired potatoes were delicious with their dipping sauce. They have lots of gatherings there and DJ sets on the weekends. Lastly, a photographer would die to take pictures here. There is no bad shot as the design artist made sure every section of this cute wine bar was picture perfect. Loved all my photos and videos. I look forward to returning to this exquisite wine bar!

    Came here on a Saturday night after dinner for a girls night out. There is a cool photo booth…read moreoutside, which was high-quality and even gave you a video of your session. I love the decor of this space! It is definitely intentionally and tastefully decorated. Loved the lighting and plants. They had Lord of the Rings playing on the wall. The vibe is artsy, warm, a little dark, and overall a cool place to mingle. The bathrooms and tables were kept clean. I liked it that the DJ was live mixing. Getting a drink was fast and easy. The high top tables were a bit wobbly, so we spilled half a drink on there. The drinks are strong. I recommend going upstairs to sit instead if you want to hear your friends better. The tables are bigger up there too. The rooftop was closed off but I'd like to check it out sometime.

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