So when I went on my recent 36-hour golfing trip to Monterey,I only had two goals-To play golf two times and to eat high quality food. The golfing goal was going to be easy since I had two tee times set up at two different amazing golf courses before I even arrived. The food one I thought might be a bit more of a challenge since I'd never been to the Monterey area,so I knew I was going to have to rely on trusty Yelp for some assistance. Well after a great day of golfing,the first thing I wanted was some high-quality pizza and Yelp pointed me straight towards Heirloom Pizza located on Cass Street. Parking at this location was pretty good as even though it was located in a busy part of town,they had their own lot they share with other businesses. Once inside I was able to see how cute this restaurant was-totally the kind of place one would take someone they cared about-date-night vibes for sure. We had called in our order before we arrived and since we were taking pizza back to the group,we ordered two large deep dish pizzas. We ordered the Pepperoni Deep Dish ($38.75)-which basically features pepperoni and a crazy amount of cheese. We also ordered The Slider($38.75) which featured meatballs,mushrooms,onions,roasted garlic and a crazy amount of cheese. Each pizza was 12-inch size,smaller than I'm used to when ordering deep dish but with the high quality ingredients and elevated cooking techniques they used,it seemed like a fair price. Both pizzas were incredible tasting and choosing between them would be like picking between a Lambo or a Ferrari.Both were an amazing eating experience and both established a new standard for deep dish pizza for me. But if I had to pick-Slider all day-I really loved that pizza,perfect crust,perfect variety of toppings,perfect seasonings,perfect sauce-yeah that was a really great pizza. I hated that I had to share it if I'm being honest. In closing, If you're ever in the Monterey area and you would like to try some high-quality deep-dish pizzas,give Heirloom Pizza a shot-I'm sure you will enjoy quite a tasty bite. read more

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Called in to get a couple of Deep Dish pizzas to go. Order was taken by a pleasant gentleman, and when I arrived, pay and pickup was easy, and handled with a smile The restaurant had a very nice area outside to sit and dine, as well as inside with a nice bar area. Our pizzas to go, got a large pepperoni, and a large slider (meatball, mushroom,onions and garlic) This was perhaps the best Chicago Deep Dish pizza I have ever had. The crust was flavorful, just thick enough to hold up, but thin enough not to fill you up. The sauce, was to me, a perfect tangy zesty tomato sauce , not spicy, containing chunks of fresh tomato. Under the sauce, enveloped within a succulent bed of cheese, were the items. The pepperoni was solid, fresh and a flavor delight, but the star was the Slider Pizza. Packed with succulent meatballs, with mushrooms, onions and garlic, each bite was a savory flavor bomb on my taste buds ! read more

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We go here every time we visit Monterey, its almost a tradition now. The pizza is always great and the service is always good. All my friends and coworkers love it as well. They have vegetarian options and can make modifications if requested. I ordered the the New Original and sub'd out the sausage for spinach. It was delicious. They also have gluten free and dairy options as well. The place is small, so be prepared to wait during dinner time. We had 8 people but they were able to squeezed us in the back. It was cozy but still OK. I'll be back. read more

Heirloom Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

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Finally ate here after always ordering takeout from them. It's a nice restaurant, great indoor and outdoor seating with heating lamps. Servers were very nice, pizza was great and fresh and delicious as always. Might be the best pizza I've ever had. read more

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Pizza can be many things. Sometimes, a pizza is something to grab from Domino's and eat in front of the couch watching the game. Sometimes, a pizza is something you grab from the frozen section of the grocery store and throw in the oven. Sometimes, pizza is something you get delivered and it's OK, not the best, but it'll do the job for the night. But tonight...tonight, at Heirloom Pizza, pizza became elevated to something more. We built our own pizza. Delectable cornmeal thin crust topped with meatball, slivered red pepper, roasted melty cloves of garlic, and thinly sliced potatoes. All of the toppings harmonized to become not just a pizza, but a gourmet experience. Elizabeth was our server, and she was as sweet as could be. Ambience was casual yet upscale, family oriented, yet elegant. A truly enjoyable evening and the best pizza I've had in years. read more

Heirloom Pizza - Hubby loving the pizza - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

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I broke my calorie deficit just to eat at this place.... And don't regret it at all!! This pizza is phenomenal. The sauce, the crust, the cheese - crazy good. My husband and I don't love bacon so subbing that for chicken is def the move. The place is very cozy and has a nice outdoor patio. Service was great and very attentive. We actually walked from our hotel and it was perfect, 5 minutes! Highly recommend :) read more

Heirloom Pizza - Heirloom classic pizza sub bacon for chicken - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

We ordered the Napoli thin crust pit and it was amazing! All the right flavors and spice, it was something that we could all agree upon. The service was good, it was a Monday evening and two were working in the front, we were seated and served pretty quickly. Seating inside or out, you can't go wrong with Heirloom Pizza. read more

Heirloom Pizza - Napoli - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

Really good pizza - we ordered take-out so cannot review service or ambiance, but the pizza was worth the longer drive. Got the deep dish which was really good, regular pizza, and a gluten free/ dairy free cheese pizza which was also very satisfying. My only recommendation is to have a clearer process for pick up for people who have ordered and paid ahead of time. The host/ cashier tried to make us wait in a very long line that included a lot of people waiting for inside seating, but that wouldn't make any sense because it literally took him 1 minute to turn around and hand us our pizzas. When I asked the host if I had to stand in line, he said yes, but the woman at the front of the line who was waiting to be seated said no, you should go in front of us because it doesn't make sense to wait for inside seating you don't want. Create a better system for online order pick up versus in-restaurant dining. read more

Monterey has Monterey Deep Dish, in the BEST way possible! Located a little off the beaten path, is Heirloom Pizza. When you enter you're greeted and taken to a seat in a modern pizza restaurant. We ordered the deep dish, of course. To be warned, it does take 30mins, but no biggie for us! It's well worth the wait. This fresh, cheesy, deep dish really puts a FRESH take on it. The crust is crumbly and gritty(cornmeal on the bottom). The Sauce is a huge blast of garden tomatoes, literally tastes like you just picked it and get that good earthy taste. The Parmesan on adds that wonderful salty, aged depth to the stringy, fresh mozzarella! Then the Fresh Basil cuts through all of it with the Fresh, Minty, Garden , Earthy, BLAST! The service was great and they were extremely friendly! *Would've liked the mozzarella could've been a little more heavy handed* read more

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Super cute place, cozy and the food ! Lives my beats salad, never had one like this The dressing on my geek salad was so good as well read more

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Ordered a deep dish pizza to go along with some cheesy bread and a Cesar salad. The food was okay, with the highlight being the Cesar salad of all things. The deep dish pizza was mid and definitely nothing like anything from UNO's or even Patxi's. To top it off there was barely any sausage in our pizza. The good was that the pizza was ready when we went to pick it up and the folks working there were really nice. I love pizza, but unfortunately probably not going to return. read more

I was impressed with this place. Disclaimer...I am not a connoisseur of Deep Dish pizza and this probably does not top the Chicago restaurants, but it isn't trying to. This is a place that is combining California's fresh ingredients with a deep dish style. I ordered a split Sweet/Spicy Pepperoni and the Heirloom. It was an explosion of flavor. The Heirloom comes with bleu cheese, bacon, and sautéed vegetables while the sweet/spicy comes with jalapeños, pineapple, and pepperoni. The staff were very accommodating and sweet. I loved the location as well since it is not located in the busy downtown but rather in a quiet neighborhood. Definitely worth a visit. I will be back! read more

Heirloom Pizza - Half Sweat and Spicy Pepperoni and Half Heirloom Deep Dish. - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

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Deep-dish pizza, we've driven by a couple times and made it a point to come here. We wanted our kids to try deep-dish and only our oldest has had it a long time ago at Patxis. We came around 5:30 to avoid the crowds and were seated immediately, this is deep-dish so it takes about 45 minutes to eat cook after you place your order and we saw most tables getting a salad or appetizer but we opted for only pizza. I particularly loved their blend of tomato sauce, it had nice chunks in it and was an appealing vibrant red color. The crust was OK, it want that expected flaky and airy bite but it was a bit hard, especially the outer edge that touches the pan. Heirloom Pizza: spinach, bacon, mushrooms, onions, fresh garlic, ricotta, gorgonzola. Their signature, unfortunately for us the Gorgonzola was quite heavy handed and overpowering. This one the kids ate small pieces of but my wife and I ate the most, our breath suffered later for it. We were thinking of subbing in mozzarella but figured they had worked the ratios and tweaked the Gorgonzola to be perfect but it was still too strong for us. New Original: sausage, onions, mushrooms, red bells. This one the whole family loved and every slice was eaten. Would repeat and I would say if the crust was better it would be competitive in Chicago. By the time our pizza came it was fully packed and we ran out of water, we asked for a new bottle and it never came. It also took quite some time to get our servers attention so we could pay get the check, and it took long again for them to come back with our credit card. read more

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Had the heirloom deep dish pizza for $30. It was delicious with plenty of fresh ingredients. Staff were a bit on the slow side and we had to wait for almost 20 minutes for our pizza on a slow night. Pizza was also a bit on the cold side. It was a Monday night and there were only 2 other groups dining and both already had their pizza when I placed my order. Plenty of seating but parking is limited. read more

Heirloom Pizza - Heirloom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

The server that seated me and took my order was very kind, polite, and attentive. She allowed me to sit at the bar while I waited for my to go pizza order. For a small pizza place it is quiet, clean, and has a welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the arugalala with no mushrooms. The pizza was amazing, hot, fresh, and the small is large enough that I will have 3 full meals of it. Beautiful spot, would highly recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Heirloom Pizza - Arugalala.. - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

My husband was craving some deep dish pizza and per good reviews we went ahead and tried it. The deep dish heirloom pizza was delicious. The crust was crispy and flaky and not greasy. All the ingredients tasted really fresh. Highly recommend! We will be back. read more

Heirloom Pizza - Deep dish pizza - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

5 stars on the Heirloom Deep. I'm a Chicago Deep Dish person. In my opinion, the Heirloom Deep can compete with anything Chicago has to offer. The sauce is tasty and layered perfectly on top. The crust is fantastic - I'm not sure, but I'm guessing they have a bit of cornmeal in their to give it flavor and a nice texture. read more

Heirloom Pizza is a cute little spot located close to downtown Monterey. We were greeting and even let in a couple minutes before they opened. We were seated and ordered quickly. They have both indoor and out door seating. Our waitress was great! We ordered two deep dish pizzas. She informed us that it would take 30-40 mins due to it being deep dish. That is pretty standard. Before we knew it they were ready. I ordered a pepperoni and sausage small deep dish. Everything tastes very fresh. The crust was different. I haven't had deep dish pizza with a crust like this one before. You could really taste the cornmeal. I really enjoyed the crust. The sausage had a little bit of heat, which I really enjoyed. The pizza was very light. It wasn't too heavy like many deep dish pizzas are. I will be back! If you are in Monterey and want pizza, this is the place! read more

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My new favorite place to eat in Monterey! Our family went to Heirloom Pizza for the first time. When you think of deep dish pizza DONT think of this HP. They've created one of the best crusts you can have for pizza! Not thick and heavy, rather crisp and slightly crunchy. It sufficient to say whatever you order you're going to love it...why? BC everything was fresh and delicious! Our favorite is The New Original...AMAZING! Easy parking. Just know that the deep dish takes about 30 minutes to cook. Have the arugula salad while you wait!! Also excellent! read more

Heirloom Pizza - Half and Half / Heirloom & The New Original...build your own with arugula on the stand. - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

Really fantastic pizza! Even the gluten free is delicious. Had the bbq chicken pizza and it was truly unique and outstanding. Service was great as well. read more

I haven't had deep dish pizza with ingredients that fresh tasting, ever. Our favorite deep dish in the Bay is Zachary's, but other places we've tried -- Patxi's, Little Star, etc -- just don't reach the same level of flavor and freshness. The quality of ingredients reminded me of Cheeseboard in Berkeley. Heirloom Pizza blew me away with the flavor and freshness of its pizza; the tomatoes used in the sauce tasted like they had been harvested and bought from a local farmers market that week. Our waitress was super nice and helpfully told us that any of the thin crust and deep dish pizzas could be transferred to a different style (so if you see a thin crust pizza you like, you can get it as a deep dish instead etc). We ended up getting a large deep dish with half Heirloom and half New Original. Of the two pizzas, I preferred the Heirloom, and even though I'm not normally a big blue cheese or Gorgonzola fan, I didn't mind it too much in this and it didn't totally overpower the pizza. It also has spinach and mushroom, which are my two favorite deep dish ingredients and remind me of the one at Zachary's in Berkeley (my gold standard for deep dish). The New Original was good too (my husband actually preferred this one), but I just felt like the Heirloom pizza was more flavorful of the two. I might ask to leave out the Gorgonzola next time though. Note that the size is a little smaller than we're used to: the large we ordered is about as big as the medium at Zachary's and our family of five (2 adults and 3 kids) polished it off, along with a Caesar salad. So glad we found this gem! Not many places do deep dish well, but Heirloom's was excellent. We'll be back the next time we're in town! read more

Don't go late. Go before they open. Line up and get your table. Then order (remember, first order gets made first. If you want to start eating around 5:45 ish then get there like we did. We got the thin crust Napoli. He had it last visit and loved it again. I always know when to give 5 stars - it's when he closes his eyes in gustatory ecstasy and enjoys the flavors. He made happy moaning sounds. We are talking about pizza that is so good that it sounds naughty when he eats. I'm satisfied. That was the result I had hoped for. He ran in the Monterey Half Marathon the next day and placed in the top quarter of his age bracket 1:54:59! We think maybe the pizza helped. Some pizza is famous for birthing babies, this pizza should be famous for generating personal bests the next day!!!!!! Thanks Heirloom Pizza!!!!! read more

Heirloom Pizza - Proof is in the pizza!!!! Seee??? Eat their pizza, perform at your best level! - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

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I hate leaving reviews under 3 stars, but unfortunately I can't justify giving anything more than 2. First, we were quoted wait time 30 minutes, but it took over an hour to get seated. We got there at 530 before the full rush, but I guess finding a table for a group of 6 was harder in a small restaurant. After finally getting seated and ordering (another 10 minutes), it took 40 minutes just to get 2 appetizers. Finally after almost an hour after being sat, we got our pizza, which was ok but I wasn't that impressed. The flavors were good but the crust was mediocre at best. The thin crust pizza was really crunchy, I prefer a softer and chewier dough. For the deep dish, the crust was also on the crunchy and dry side and wasn't buttery and flaky like a Chicago style deep dish should be. The line and wait made us think the place would be amazing and worth the wait, but considering it took 2.5 hours from putting our name down to finishing, I am pretty disappointed. Maybe it was an off night and they were extra busy because of all the people in town for the half marathon race, but I expected much better for a place with the high reviews and how busy it was. read more

Heirloom Pizza - Slider deep dish (4/10) Bbq thin crust (5/10) Potato pizza (5/10) - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

First time visiting Heirloom Pizza and it did not disappoint! Everything was so good and fresh I think the only complaint I have is order all flats if you get the wings but other than that the flavors are there ! I want to come back and try more stuff on the menu read more

Our family visted Heirloom Pizza a couple of weeks ago while in Monterey for a getaway. Our family loves deep dish pizza so went to try it. There were four of us with different taste, including a vegetarian. We ordered two large pizzas. Both "Build Your Own ". The first one was pepperoni, sausage, and jalapenos. The second one we did half vegetarian & half with chicken & other toppings. We also ordered the greek salad. The pizzas were excellent. The crust had a nice crunch yet flaky and very tasty. The toppings all tasted fresh and had great flavor. The Greek Salad was also very fresh and tasty. What a nice find in Monterey. Heirloom Pizza is off the main tourist areas, but is definitely worth a visit. It seemed like a place the locals enjoy. It had that kind of vibe. The customer service was also excellent. So if you find yourself in Monterey, definitely give them a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Heirloom Pizza - This is the half vegetarian and half chicken. Sorry, I don't have a picture of the meat & Jalapeno one. - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

We had just arrived in Monterey and decided to stop in for a pizza to go and selected this place based on fellow yelp reviews. We decided to do a build your own thin crust pizza. We did pesto, chicken, tomatoes, arugula, and goat cheese. It was delish even though the crust definitely tasted like it was not a homemade crust. . We ordered a large and it came out to be $50.93 with tax. What? The reason I'm not giving their pizza more stars is because of the absolutely ridiculous price tag of this pizza. Nope. read more

Heirloom Pizza - The Good BUT crazy expensive build your own thin crust with pesto, chicken, goat, cheese, arugula, and tomatoes. - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

Great food and very nice service, took my sister, wife and nephew out for dinner and we really enjoyed the thick crust pizza. Very tasty and the restaurant was very nice and clean read more

The pizza was amazing. The crust was crispy and not doughy. The sauce nice and thick so it stayed on top of the pizza. It did over power the toppings a bit, but I got anchovies on the side. This was the first time the anchovies didn't overpower the whole pizza. I will only eat deep dish pizza when they are this deep, or deeper. read more

Heirloom Pizza - The Heritage deep dish pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

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Food is good here's. We ordered a deep dish pizza. . Wife's first time to have this kind of pizza. Their service was ok. Did a pick up order, Not dine in. Not sure about the ambiance.‍ read more

I went to get pizza here with my grandmother and my dad after a night out a few nights ago. Staff were very kind getting my grandmother and us a nice table quickly. I ordered a rootbeer and customized my own small (2-3 people) thin crust with pepperoni, Kalamata, and sausage. My dad got something with pineapple and sausage(I forgot the rest but it was meant to be spicy and sweet) and my grandmother got something with pear and bacon. My rootbeer was a brand I'd never had before and it was tasty. Everyone liked our pizza, my grandmother said hers was similar to one that she had in SF with the same type of profile. She actually kept talking about it after we had left about how great it was and how it was one of the best pizzas she'd ever had. And in her lifetime she has been a lot of different places, including internationally. I thought mine had excellent flavor. A small is for 2-3 people but I personally felt like mine was very filling and was able to take some back to where we stayed and have it for lunch the day after. The small does not feel like you're getting ripped off. A lot of people say this is the best pizza in the area and while I'm not local and can't speak to other pizza spots nearby, this set an extremely high bar. read more

Heirloom Pizza - this is the "small" meant to feed 2-3 people. - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

Had an amazing meal here the other day. Ordered the bixby without onions because my friend doesn't like onions (which hurts), but the pizza was one of the best I have ever eaten! I will definitely be back! These pies aren't cheap, but the ingredients are spectacular and you can taste the quality read more

Heirloom Pizza - Bixby - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

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Friendly service but pizza just OK. Relative to the crust at other NorCal deep dish places like Little Star, it is less buttery / flavorful. Was expecting more based on reviews. read more

Ambiance - B+ = trendy out of the way spot Service - A = friendly, attentive service Pizza - A+ = Pepperoni, Sausage deep dish was amazing! Roasted Broccoli - A = yummy Beer - A = Uncle Dave's IPA = delicious Price - B = good price for quality of food Definitely come back! read more

Heirloom Pizza - Pepperoni, Sausage deep dish - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

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I thought the best deep dish pizza I've ever had was in Hawaii but now it's in Monterey, Ca. Damn, the heirloom deep dish is good! Yes, I will be eating here often . read more

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My husband was in the mood for deep dish pizza so we decided to stop by Heirloom! We came on a weekday night and there wasn't a wait to get seated. The ambiance here was a lot nicer than I expected and it gave off upscale cozy vibes, which we loved! I'd say this is the perfect dinner date spot. Service here was friendly and attentive and they also have a parking lot, which is a major plus in my book. We got a small deep dish pizza to share and I'd say that this is the perfect size for 2 people. The deep dish pizza here is lighter than it is anywhere else that I've tried it and you can really tell that the ingredients are fresh. I thought it was really enjoyable, however, I wouldn't say it's anything mind blowing in terms of taste. Overall, I'd say this is a solid pizza spot in Monterey that I'd recommend! read more

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Nice cozy restaurant in Monterey. I ordered a small pie, half slide and half heritage. The pizza was yummy and I would definitely come here again. read more

Heirloom Pizza - Heritage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

We placed an online order to try this spot for the first time, and unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. I was really looking forward to trying this place and having a deep dish pizza, but the flavor and texture just wasn't the vibe. It had almost cauliflower-crust-like quality that just didn't work for me. We also got the roasted broccoli appetizer, and that ended up being a bigger issue. I had some stomach discomfort the next day, and while I initially brushed it off, my partner ate the leftovers a day later and had the same symptoms. We can't say for sure, but it definitely raised concerns about food handling or possible cross-contamination. Ordering online was easy and everything was packaged well, but the food just didn't deliver. Glad we gave it a shot, but we won't be ordering again. read more

First time visiting Heirloom and it was wonderful! The restaurant was cozy, and they have an outdoor dining area. Amanda was super helpful and got us seated quickly, and Abby was very energetic and gave us great recommendations when we ordered. It took a while since we came on a Friday (national pizza day, no doubt!), but the pizza was fantastic!! It had been a while since we had Chicago-style, but it was delicious! Will be visiting again to try the thin crust, for sure! read more

Heirloom Pizza - Chicago-style deep dish with pepperoni, sausage, pesto, and half olives - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

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Cute restaurant in Monterey with an outdoor patio and plenty of seating inside. Staff were all kind and courteous frequently checking in to see if we needed anything. Food was great! Came out hot and didn't disappoint. We got two glasses of wine as well. We'd go back! read more

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Came to Monterey on a short notice. But I've heard great things about heirloom pizza. The service was great! The staff was very friendly. They noticed I was out of town. They definitely gave some great recommendations my friend and I went with half heirloom, half arugula, deep dish pizza And the pizza did not disappoint! The dining inside is small, but very quiet, great music, and has holiday lights. I definitely loved my experience with pizza and company. Definitely coming back in the future. If anybody is in this area, please come to heirloom! read more

Heirloom Pizza - the outside of a restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

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