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    Golden Boy Pizza

    4.3 (299 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
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    Katie C.

    A friend said we had to try while we were visiting. Walked up to the window and ordered a couple different slices. The clam and garlic was my favorite topping because man the focaccia was to die for so fluffy.

    Slice of Clam & Garlic
    Fiona T.

    I'm glad they have a location in the Sunset. It saved me a trip out to North Beach. It took 22 minutes to get a freshly made large. I went with half clam and garlic, half combo. I also ordered an extra slice of clam and garlic to enjoy while waiting for the whole pizza to bake. The dough is fluffy. If you wish garlic was a protein and like calms, then order the clam and garlic. There was no fishy taste. This is a to go spot only. There's an online ordering option if you're in a time crunch.

    Pesto veggie
    Kendrick L.

    Golden Boy Pizza on Taraval is a great addition to the Sunset if you are looking for a quick and satisfying bite. I stopped by and ordered the pesto veggie, and it definitely hit the spot. The pesto sauce was flavorful without overpowering the rest of the pizza, and the toppings tasted fresh and complemented each other really well. What really stood out to me, though, was the crust. It reminded me of soft focaccia bread with a light, airy texture that made every bite feel hearty without being too heavy. The portions are generous, and the price feels very reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. It is the kind of place where you can grab a slice or two and leave feeling like you got a great value. My only real downside is that I did not notice any seating. Ordering and pickup are done through the front window, so it feels geared more toward takeout than hanging out for a meal. It is not a deal breaker, but it is something to keep in mind if you were hoping to sit down and eat. Overall, Golden Boy is a solid stop if you are in the neighborhood and looking for a quick snack or an easy meal to take with you. The delicious toppings, soft focaccia style crust, and great value make it well worth checking out, and I can definitely see myself coming back to try more of the menu.

    Pepperoni slice
    Natalie W.

    Came by today for a quick slice, which is SUPER quick when you ask them *not* to heat it. They have combo, clam, cheese and pepperoni. I got the pepperoni. The flavor is more subtle without the extra bake, but it's guaranteed not to be burnt. It's also a totally different experience if you add ALL off the extra seasonings which are offered- Parmesan, red pepper flake and what I think is a rosemary blend. Without those, and without heat it may eat as less flavorful. They also offer some basic drink options. I got a San Pellegrino. I love the focaccia style crust which is light and fluffy and eats less heavy than other styles. The pepperoni slice is very light on the cheese. The walk up counter is cute with lots of locals leaving stickers. I wish there was a place to sit inside, as the street is pretty populated, but there is a park nearby with seating.

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    Jade L.

    I tried the original North Beach Golden Boy Pizza a while back but didn't get to taste the pizza fresh on the spot because my parking meter expired, so the squares had to endure a car ride home. Golden Boy Pizza opened a location in my neighborhood sometime after the initial experience, and I always planned to go check it out, but it's located west of me, and I don't often venture out that far. However, I was feeling pretty hungry after 4 consecutive days of functional strength training workouts following a brief hiatus from working out after I got my first tattoo, so I decided to give it a go. I took the L line to Taraval and 26th Ave after my workout and when I arrived, there were a few people waiting to pick up their orders and a very short waiting line to place new orders. I was served within a few minutes and unironically ordered the same exact two flavors - pesto veggie and combo - as I did at the North Beach location, which I realized only after comparing the photos in my library. I'm truly a creature of habit and consistency. Once again, I got the paper receipt to sign and add tip. I find it really annoying that the tech is not up-to-date, but it is what it is. At least the prices are unbeatable. After paying, it was only a short wait until my order was called. I scurried home to eat while still hot. Upon removing the squares from the paper bag, I noticed that despite my efforts to rush back, the wrapping paper stuck to the cheese. I tried my best to extricate the paper, but some of the toppings got removed or displaced in the process. Once again, the squares were soggy but at least still warm. I decided picking up the squares with my hands wasn't going to fly because of how gooey they were so went to grab a fork. By this point, I realized that focaccia pizza just isn't my thing. While I love pizza and like focaccia, the combination just doesn't hit like traditional pizza, regardless the style.

    Alice H.

    We had order delivery take out before and found they had really good pizza, so today I got to try it at the storefront! I had the combo and the clam & garlic pizza. The combo came with pepperoni, sausage, onion, mushroom, zucchini, and tomato. The clam & garlic pizza came with baby clams, chopped garlic and pasley. Both tasted really good, highly recommended if you are in the area!

    Stephanie C.

    One of the best pizzas in Little Italy. Takeout only establishment but great prices and the best clam and garlic pizza I've ever had. Lines form pretty quickly during meal times. If you're ordering whole pies, recommend calling order in for quicker pick up.

    Clam & Garlic ($16.25) - Small (13x9)
    Elena N.

    Date: Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 Meal: Dinner Delivery Ordered Thru: DoorDash DoubleDash DashPass Time Place: around 5:45pm Arrived: about 45 mins later Delivered to: Outer Richmond *Clam & Garlic ($16.25) - Small (13x9) *Service Fee ($2.44) *Estimated Tax ($1.40) I really wanted some clam pizza. I was ordering something around this area and decided to DoubleDash from GB. They are not included on DashPass, so I saved on the fees since I added this to a current order. I've had the clam pizza from the NB location many many times, so I have fond memories of it. For some reason, this one didn't live up to that. The crust was kinda doughy and under. And there wasn't much clam flavor. I didn't get much of those chewy little pieces of chopped up clam. Idk if it was just an off day, but I'll probably try ordering from them again since I adore their clam pizza. I'll just make sure to DoubleDash to avoid those extra fees. REVIEW #3992

    it is a deal with the small (half) or the whole.
    Mar H.

    My friend told me that Golden Boy had landed in the Sunset. I tried the sausage and veg both are pretty tasty. My regular haunt is Arizmendi so this will be my other go to for pizza in the Sunset. Keep in mind there will be a wait with all the young teens in lines. My friend swears by the clam so I will tried it out for the next visit.

    Judy C.

    Golden Boy Pizza, how I have miss you so so much!! While enjoying a slice of my favorite pizza ( clams & garlic) it sure brings back memories of my very first visit to SF. I had to squeeze in a slice of pizza before I left SF and asked the other half to take me to Golden Boy, I was expecting to go to their original location in Little Italy but the hubby mentioned,there is a GBP location close by to where we were at, which was works out better. I really like this location of Golden Boy Pizza with the parking situation too, we scored a spot right across and crossed over. They were busy but it got more busy after I put in my order. Staff were super friendly as usual and ordering was so quick and simple. Wow, the pizza prices are still such a great deal! I got 2 slice of clam & garlic for us and a combo slice to share. The pizza at Golden Boy are SanFranSicilian Style pizza and they have been serving SF since 1978. Pizza by the slice are available in cheese, pepperoni, sausage, combo, pesto veggie, clam/garlic and starts from $3.75-4.75. Why do I love Golden Boy Pizza so much, I just love the flavor, the cheese, the dough, the crispiness and where can I get clam & garlic, only at GBP of course. The combo is my 2nd favorite, I love the sausage and everything on that pizza, so good! Darn it has been years since I last had Golden Boy Pizza and so HAPPY, it just really hits, me doing the happy dance eating pizza!! The best pizza spot in SF!!

    Leah E.

    It was a Friday night, we'd just made a cookie run (Christine's, I'm obsessed) clear across the city, and had no dinner plan. So... it was finally time to try this Golden Boy Pizza near our house. I placed a pickup order through DoorDash (gift card perks), and it was ready quickly and smoothly. No complaints there. I ordered a "small" which is eight slices, and my partner was immediately annoyed at my choice. Turns out, two slices were more than enough for a full meal for me. Their Sicilian-style squares are thick and filling. The last time I had Golden Boy was about four years ago at the North Beach location, and I remember loving it more then. Maybe it was the late-night energy, or maybe I just ordered better that time? I've heard people rave about the clam, so I'm thinking I might not have chosen wisely on this round. Will I be back? Absolutely. But next time I'll skip the full pie and show up in person to order by the slice so I can try a few different flavors. That feels like the right move here.

    Jeff H.

    Note the new prices for 2026. My pizza was ready in about 20 minutes, well sort of, on a Monday at 7:45pm. My order was phoned in, a large 1/2 pesto veggie 1/2 combo $30.50. When I got there in 10 minutes, it wasn't ready yet, so I paid. Things got busy for the slice take-out counter and I guess they forgot about me. My pizza was ready but they didn't call out my name for 10 minutes. Luckily the other slice girl noticed me and checked. I'm not sure why I tipped the other guy as he was busy doing his closing duties and forgot about me. Pizza is still great, but I can confirm they use less butter in their recipe now as suspected in my previous review.

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    Alex C.

    San Francisco is in the midst of a heat wave, where it seemingly makes everything taste - better? I pose it as a question because I scarfed down 2 slices of pizza on a hot, sweaty, and sticky day. I can attest that even with the heat; I did not regret eating pizza. One can say that Golden Boy is a San Francisco institution just as much as the House of Prime Rib. Everyone will tell you to order Golden Boy's garlic clam pizza, and one absolutely must, but, their other slices deserve equal attention as well. I had returned home from work on a humid day, and to my surprise - my family had ordered pizza from Golden Boys. My eyes lit up the moment I saw the rectangular box. I had never eaten pizza from Golden Boys, until now. What did I have? The photos don't really justify just how insanely good the slices are. - Garlic Clam: clams and garlic are highlights, but, I would have liked more clams and maybe more sauce? A delicious bite nonetheless. - Pepperoni: this simply cannot be messed up; red sauce and crisp pepperoni slices. This is, yes, though simple, probably one of the best pepperoni slices I have had in a long time. - Veggie: white sauce, tomato, cucumber, olives, and mozzarella; this was my favorite slice in the boxed trio. It was fresh, light, savory, and so well composed. I was surprised! The star: if I were to not eat pizza, then I would eat just the focaccia style pizza crust. The crust remained light, airy, crisp, and not soggy at all. I can't really elaborate on how the service and ambiance was as this was a delivery made order. What I can say, is that the boxed pizza we received was packed well, made fresh, and arrived warm to our door step to enjoy in the comfort of our own home. This does demonstrate that the attention and care that Golden Boys put out in their food equates to being a well loved establishment here in San Francisco. Can't wait to try their other slices!

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