I came by here when it was Crooked City Cider and they were having a soft opening. So, I wasn't aware of the name change and change of ownership. They have pizza now, but I was here for a proper cider. The person working there was very nice and recommended some ciders for me to try. He really knew what he was talking about and I appreciated it. I do have to say that since adding the pizza, it has more of a punk-ish kind of vibe, where as the previous crooked city seemed fancier. The people hanging out there weren't the tech-ish professionals that I saw the first time. The crowd was diverse but was more punkish, and this included the guy who helped me. This is why I didn't recognize it. Also, the name sign is confusing. I thought it was a spot called Zerner's. But those are rich people's problems. Bottom line is that I got the cider that I was looking for (two to be exact) and that was fine and dandy by me. read more

WHEN: Sat @4pm So a group of friends and I were around the corner at Dokkaebier for a birthday when we all got hungry. This brewery only had snacks and Smish Smash was taking forever to set up. We found this pizzeria nearby and ordered 3 pizzas to share among 10 people. Someone ordered online and picked them up. Prices appear to be more online, but menu says $20. Menu also says to add $2.50 to each credit card pizza purchase...so I'm guessing it's only $20 if you pay cash??? Anyway, each Detroit style pizza comes with 8 thick slices. I had one slice of the following: MAQUAHUITL - $20 Hesher's signature pizza. Diced onion, corn, cherry tomato, and serrano peppers finished w/ cotija, cilantro, and tajin. Not every slice had corn but it was still dang delicious! I highly rec this! MORTICIAN - $20 Hesher's all meat pizza that'll satisfy that lust for flesh. Generous amounts of pepperoni, sausage, and bacon while each slice is garnished with the finest, thinnest slices of proscuitto. I appreciate that each slice has 1-2 thin slices of prosciutto. This had such nice flavors from the various meats, and I loved it! Overall really good. I felt that the thickness and amount of toppings equals the amount of carbs (if not more). So you're tasting most of the toppings. And after just 2 slices I was full. Maybe cuz I drank a lot of water. I need to set aside some time to come back. Hesher is better and cheaper than Square Pie Guys and possibly easier to pick up! read more

There are aspects I suppose that don't appeal to everybody in some of the other reviews here, but we shan't dwell on those as even the deviation from particular preferences is small. Good pizza. Tastes like there's cornmeal in the crust maybe; reminds me of Cybelle's from back in the day. Just the cornmeal taste though. Everything else is pretty much not remotely like Cybelle's. Detroit style was the rage a little while back with Square Pie out the box and dominating the marketplace. Now there are others. Hesher's is a pop up in the cider space and if you're down to linger there it's accommodating and you can have hella cider. But not a Zachary's style pizza resto. I get it to go, and for anyone within a 5-mile radius I'd say it could be a regular pizza go-to. If you're outside that radius it's a should try, but given the options you might not drive a half hour here every time you're hankering for some good eats. But maybe you would! Price point is right, ingredients and options are good and plenty, flavor is abundant. Fellow making the pies is chill and works so hard practically a reason in its own right to patronize. Check it out. You'll be glad you did. read more

The pizza is fantastic. The building is freezing and the trivia night is obnoxiously loud on a tile room with block walls making it impossible to hear. So get that wonderful pizza to go read more

Nestled inside Crooked City Cider Tap House, Hesher's Pizza is dishing up some primo pizza! Plenty of seating and fun stuff to do inside (arcade games, tabletop games, etc). The worker/owner? was super friendly and we chatted about motorcycles for a bit before I got down to business. I ordered ahead via their website and it was ready in 25 minutes, accurate to their pick-up time suggestions. Prices are low for Bay Area Pizzas (starting in the low 20s) and I was happy with the sizing. I went with a classic pepperoni which I use as a benchmark when trying a new spot. The airy dough and sauce really stood out to me. It has a lovely bake and great flavor....not too heavy either. The pizza menu options are fun and they also sell vegetarian/vegan options. Pair it with a beer flight from Crooked City and you have yourself a winning combo! read more

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Good crust if you like a puffy crust. I don't but everyone else in my family does. Toppings were good. Pepperoni had a nice spiciness to it. Kind of salty but all pizza is. Portions are not huge. I dinged them a star on the sauce... It was really sweet and we didn't care for it. read more

Went in with some friends while visiting Oakland and it was great! The theme was so fun and we got several varieties. It took us a while to decide because all the flavors looked so good! They were able to accommodate some ver happy vegans, vegetarians, and one celiac (gluten free). If I lived in Oakland I would definitely frequent this spot! read more

Somehow, the pop-up pizza has taken over the cider bar?!?! What a turn of events, but also how awesome is this! IDK is this Detroit style pan pizza or something? Doesn't matter since it tastes awesome. Chewy crust, delish (tho once in a while a bit undercooked). The psychedelic combinations of toppings & band names makes no logical sense at all but tastes great. And having Crooked City Cider attached (tho maybe no longer in name?) means the best selection of beverages a pizza joint could ask for. Ambience: pinball machines! Big table! Wait, a toybox for the kids??? read more

Hesher's is inside The Lodge on Piedmont and they've been open for just about a week. The pizzas are rectangular (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/heshers-pizza-piedmont?select=H7TNpxhUhhgFjbb6BhouqQ) so I thought it might be another Detroit style pizza like Carbona & Square Guys, but talking to one of the guys he said they're more like Arinell's Sicilian style. Most of their pies are $20 with a couple of $25 options (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/heshers-pizza-piedmont?select=5KhLyeIBXRVRhr460DdS1w) or you can customize for $30. Interesting combos like the Canadian Tuxedo which has blueberries and blue cheese! We got the Maquahuitl which has diced onion, corn, cherry tomato, and serrano peppers finished with cotija, cilantro (subtracted out), and tajin (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/heshers-pizza-piedmont?select=apY7Z9DL4XzkGyTM1p3D0g). Wedges of lime are also provided for squeeze before consumption. You can see from this side shot the thickness of the crust (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/heshers-pizza-piedmont?select=G5SLTrZJMOgU6-XOqpXKCQ). I prefer a thinner crust, but I really liked the flavors of the pizza with a good amount of heat from the Tajin and serranos. One of the people I was with is anti-fruit in savory food, so will have come back to try the blueberry pizza. read more

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I had the personal size meat lovers and I was surprised to see prosciutto on top. It was the best pizza I've had in Alameda county. The beer was great also. Don't waste your time or money anywhere else especially if you are at Jack London square. read more

This place is so unique, from the entire ambiance to the pizzas they offer. From outside, it's an unassuming pizza place next to a Starbucks just outside Jack London Square. Once you get inside you're greeted with an intense, very red, heavy metal atmosphere that really sets it apart from other places. Before getting into the food, just wanna shout out the pool table, retro arcade machines, and selection of board games they have. Definitely a great spot to bring some friends to for a hell of a time. I ordered the one-hitter of the Reverend Bizarre. First time trying Szechuan pepper on a pizza and honestly it's one of the best topping I've ever had on a pizza. If I wasn't driving, I would've had a couple IPAs to go with it, the citrusy accent of the peppers + hoppiness of IPAs would've been a knockout combo. They also have some bacon and honey drizzled on top for the perfect balance of sweet + savory. If we're talking about the fundamentals, cheese was nice and gooey, didn't skimp on the marinara, and the crust was nice and crispy. Their pizzas definitely lean more towards a pie in case you're not a fan of that, but hey, they might change your mind! Ended up staying for a few hours playing board games, staff was also super nice even across rotations. Weird compliment but their bathroom is also really cool. They also provide complimentary condoms haha. Can't wait to come back here, and I'm definitely not driving next time haha read more

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- the canadian tuxedo pizza was great. clearly just out of the oven, the blueberries, bacon, and blue cheese complemented each other - great place to hang out with friends. there's games and nice tables with plenty of room to stretch out & share - the music is a little loud (totally understandable with the rock theme), so it makes it harder to chat with the group you're with. this is why i'm giving it a 4 out of 5 - the music matches the aesthetic but really counters the purpose of the space (chatting over pizza and beer with games) - the service was good & the facilities were clean read more

Hesher's Pizza - canadian tuxedo pizza with bottled root beer - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

I had the tuxedo pizza it was scrumptious! Such a nice combo of unexpected flavors, I enjoyed every bite! I looked over the menue and there are so many I would like to try and from the taste of the tuxedo I am confident that any other odd sounding combo will be delicious as well...super good! Try it, I'm sure you will enjoy it too. read more

Ordered pizza from here tonight. Thought it would be good from the reviews + pics online. Pizza is mediocre and the crust is burnt, rendering it disgusting even when dipped in ranch. Couple this with their inconvenient hours, I'd give this place a pass. read more

We had Hesher's delivery for the first time this week, loved all three pies we tried, but the Greek was both of our favorites. Old school, in all the best ways, and I'm in love with their sauce! Will definitely be ordering again, soon! read more

Okay!!! Hesher's Pizza is hands down one of my favorite joints! I love looking for new gluten-free pizza joints around Oakland. X marks the spot. This pizza hits the spot!!! You know they're serious when pizza is the only thing on the menu. No sides! The Mortician Pizza is the truth! Hesher's version of a meat-lovers pizza with three different types of meat. I was too tempted to order the pizza two days in a row. Back to back. I would have justified my feasting by saying I'm still celebrating the Warriors Championship. I'm not going to lie; upon viewing the food photos, I was skeptical of rectangular pizza. Stupid, I know. As a kid then and teacher now, I haven't had too many pleasant experiences with geometry or pizza slices with 90 degree angles. Like I tell my kids, you gotta step out of your comfort zone and your kitchen. Of course after a long week of summer school, I didn't mind putting up 30 bucks to reward myself and my taste buds. Yes!!!! The pizza was large enough to feed two or a really hungry individual like me. Yep, they know how to make a gluten-free pizza. Tender thin crust. So much meat, evenly distributed and melted into the cheese just right. I may be ordering from here once a month. Don't quote me, but I'm excited to explore the menu. Teacher grade: A++ read more

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Man this pizza was so good! Pepperoni, pineapple, bacon, garlic and jalapeños! Definitely recommend if in the area. We will be back! read more

Hesher's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

Got to try this pizza when I stopped in crooked city cider for a drink. I had the smaller pizza which I gotta say is huge for a "personal pizza" and definitely worth the money. I did the signature hesh law pizza that was kinda like a supreme but with Serrano peppers and Kalamata olives. I slammed that shit, it was so good. Also don't underestimate those peppers cause they were super spicy. I put red pepper flakes on it too and it made me break a sweat! (Which I loved cause I love hot shit). Definitely a great meal with some bomb af cider! read more

Hesher's Pizza - Hesh law small size pizza with a tiny baggie of Parmesan - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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Pizza tastes AMAZING! I love the crust here so much. Pizza choices are plentiful and there's a good amount of toppings to pick if you want to make your own. I love the atmosphere here with the metal playing, but that might not be for everyone. There are board games and arcade games available to play as well, which I believe really lend to the welcoming environment. Staff are all lovely and the service is quick. Great place, been here twice already and will absolutely be coming back more. read more

I'm a sucker for a gimick and the heavy metal theme was worth giving the pizza a shot. Unfortunately the cheese pizza was unremarkable. I like to get a simple pizza first to test the fundamentals and unfortunately it was bland. Not much cheese, crust was average. They do specialty pizzas and maybe when the base has a half dozen toppings it could be better. But I'm usually a fan of well executed, simple pizza read more

Great freakin pizza, staff was family friendly. We came early Sunday morning with an 11 year old and 15 month old. Not for all Christians but this faithful bunch loved our visit. God bless heshers pizza. Thrash on dawgs read more

Some of the best Pizza I've had in Oakland. Sauce had great flavor, and crust had the perfect amount of crunch. Space is cool and staff provided great service. read more

Pizza is hard. Vegan pizza is even harder. These guys nailed it. I can't stop coming here. The menu is fun, flavorful and exciting. It has something for everyone with unapologetic flavors like The Altar of Madness lovingly described as "a butthole rodeo" for the hot heads. I enjoyed a vegan version of the Greek style Zorba with Kalamata olives, pine nuts, tomato and basil and of course vegan cheese (the brand they use is exceptional and you can't find it in stores). Everything was super fresh, flavorful, crispy and moist thin crust (there's a also gluten-free option). And the cheeze tasted and felt like cheese--gooey, stringy, all the umami flavor. The best part--they'll make a vegan version of just about any pie on the menu. I'm now a fanatic and must ration my visits to this place. Vegan Pizza read more

Hesher's Pizza - Happy Hesher customer enjoying Coffin's Choice and The Zorba - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

Their pizzas are awesome. My son (18), his Dad and I love their pizzas. My son and I (58f) like their music and pinball machines. My husband is 'eh on the music, but he only likes Mozart on period instruments. We end up getting 3 different personal sizes because our choices are very different. It's amazing they make their full menu's options for the size we order. read more

If you love good music, cold beer and great pizza this is the place! The staff were great and recommended a couple pizzas that were amazing! I totally recommend the pizza with honey. Delicious. Great find on our vacation. read more

I love this place. Rocker vibe. Hella good pizza and awesome Cider. And they hosted a show too for Trencher. A must stop if you love pizza and a cool vibe. read more

Great food and beer, excellent staff and service and fun vibe. As a bonus my 3-year-old had a blast waiting for trains to go by our outdoor table. Went on a nice JLS stroll afterward, 10/10. read more

Really freaking good pizza. Can't quite describe the dough. Lighter than traditional Detroit. Not as heavy as a Sicilian. Made for easy eating. Made our own with pepperoni, mushrooms, and half Hawaiian. But check out the combos - they sound and look amazing. read more

Fantastic pizza place! They have hard cider and pinball and vegan and gluten-free options. The tomato sauce is some of the best I've ever had. All around good hang. Staff is personable and takes their product seriously. Love everything about this place...I will be back! read more

My wife and I recently came here with seven 14-year-old boys for a birthday party. The kids had a blast, playing pinball and pool, and the pizza was great. But the best part was that the guys working there were just as cool and as patient as you could be with a posse of young boys invading your establishment. Keenan was great and so were his coworkers, and they made sure my son and his buddies had a blast. And I had fun too! Cool spot, can't wait to go back. read more

Yo hands down cool spot pizza is very good but the drinks is the highlight as well so many options I couldn't decide but everything was great funny they give you little bags that look like drugs for cheese and peppers overall really cool spot that's underrated read more

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I order pizza here about every other week. It's good quality and hot when I pick it up. The prices aren't out of control but not super cheap. My go-to's are the pepperoni, meal fungus (adding pepperoni) or the hash law if I'm ready to work with serrano peppers. So what's the downside? Sometimes they have only one person working so they're subject to getting overwhelmed. Be sure to call early so it's ready when you need it. Recommended! read more

Loved the menu offerings - such creative ingredient blends! Loved the rock vibe \../ and LOVED the pizza! read more

I feel like this place should be the new pizza ambassador to represent Oakland. Like there isn't currently an ambassador but I'm nominating one now. Anyway, the pizza is hands down the tastiest in the town right now. Also I grew up in Hayward, raised around, and sometimes by, heshers. Lol. Super down with this aesthetic. Let's keep this place busy. read more

Hesher's Pizza - Coffin's Choice - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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Hands down top 5 pizza places I've ever been too. I've had pizza and 16 states and 11 countries. This place does it right. I got sausage and mushroom with extra cheese. Try it. You will not be disappointed. read more

Food don't slap! It smacks!!! No but seriously the pizza is fire and the damn menu is lolz. Lovers of music must try this spot, their pizza tastes pretty damn good. GF PIZZA TIP: We ordered Coffins choice on a GF crust our only disappointment was that the crust was flat :((((( and not raised like their regular crust. We know we missed out on an amazing flavor because of this. But aside from that, it was pretty good. * should probably have a picture of the crust so people know. Being a designer I really enjoyed the branding fit their menu and box. I have yet to step in the physical space. Hopefully will visit them sometime soon but I tend to keep my pizza eating at home haha read more

Ordered for delivery since I was running out of pizza options in the Bay Area and these guys were new. Saw their menu and got excited and ordered about three pies. Went pretty conservatives with my order, just the basic stuff. Combo, meats, and a Hawaiian or a take on one. Thoroughly enjoyed all of them but nothing crazy to write home about sadly. I think it might have been my fault, I should have gotten some of the other "stranger" pies for a casual like me. But I was hoping to share this with my family who aren't big on exploring flavors. I will say the peppers they used in their toppings were super delicious, actually felt the heat and flavor. mixed wonderful with the pineapple and other veggies on the pizzas. I might give em another shot and explore some of their other more interesting and crazier topping. Or even try out their vegan pie. I will say they're a lot better than another square based pizza shop, and a lot more reasonable with their pricing. read more

If I was younger, I might say, "This pizza slaps", "This Pizza is a vibe" or "This pizza is a mood", but I want to speak to people of all ages and let you know that "This pizza f-cks." Period. Full stop. Hesher's is a hug in pizza form, but not a warm embrace from a loved one. It throws its horns up, summons a murder of crows and carries you into a pizza void from which there is no escape. In the words of Andrew W.K., "When it's time to pizza, Hesher's pizzas hard." read more

Delicious pizzas with unusual topping combos that totally work. Lots of creative options if you like hot peppers. I'm not a vegan or a vegetarian but I'd you are there are quite a few options too. I only wish they sold salads as well as pizzas. Highly recommended. read more

This was a fricken awesome pizza. Had the Tombmold. Will be having others. Not cheap but nothing is these days. Loved the taste