(Tookout 12/19/25 SA @ 2:30pm): Brother... this pizza location was fresh to me!…read more
Due to a relatively recent Yelp L.A. East Elite Experience, I returned to Fresh Brothers' Hollywood location for a full pizza meal. In this particular case, I've driven by this business numerous times, but frankly, the location was difficult to navigate let alone find parking. After this fortuitous timing, would I be more fresh to try these pizza brothers after this experience!?
PURCHASE
Fresh Momma's Favorite XL 16" Pizza w/Original Crust ($33.99): Made with a pizza sauce/basil pesto blend, fresh spinach, mushrooms, and garlic, it smelled wonderful and couldn't wait to have a bite of one of its mini square slices. All of the ingredients were fresh, the pizza was steaming hot, and the amount of mozzarella cheese was just right. Plus, this was a "healthier" selection. However, it was definitely pricey. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=0v-S_c3zzo3NXZLxx4wGVg
Chocolate Chip Cookies (3/$5.99): A completely impulse buy because the aroma was fresh and the visual was eye-catching, I was happy with my dessert decision. Each cookie was filled with chocolate chips, soft, and, and simply yummy that I ate all three in one seating. Certainly not something I'd expect to buy at a pizza joint, so bravo on the display case https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=Wqt--O3EmYkLv7nqQvHPSw and its positioning at the front counter! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=2pRTkb43qfbwAGTwQXbYyA
SERVICE
I was greeted by a friendly young woman and a kind gentleman behind the counter. I quickly placed my order, hung out and people-watched, enjoyed the music, and in about fifteen minutes, my entire order was ready. I was off to enjoy this massive pie that lasted me for several meals - easy-peasy!
PARKING
(FREE) I was extremely lucky to have found a spot in the medium-sized crowded strip mall lot. Otherwise, there appeared to be tough street parking along the main drags of Franklin Ave. and Bronson Ave., and all surrounding streets. Parking was definitely an issue in the area.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
A basic layout with a main order counter and legible main directly in front of you when you enter, and a handful of places to dine https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=Hfs3Pnlrkm1pwz0tmwOHkA as you checked out the whimsical artwork hung on the walls. To your left was the fountain drink dispenser of an assortment of choices. Generally speaking, this place felt more like a takeout business than a sit down, as I watched each customer pick up their order and leave just like me. Plenty of natural lighting entered through the large glass wall windows and door while recessed electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were a few turned-off TVs while dance music played in the background music.
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
Hollywood's Fresh Brothers' location was fine, but nothing in particular stood out that would warrant a return. The menu was standard, the food was good but not great, and the prices (specifically the pizza) were high; again, I still felt the best deal in town was a Costco XL pizza for $10.95. Furthermore, the service was friendly and straightforward while the parking could be challenging. It was a pleasure to try a new business to me, support a local business (not small this time since they were a chain), and to explore parts of an area I was very familiar with. I found fairly good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $44.00 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice for future visits... AMEX! 3.5 STARS