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    Pelican Pizza

    4.1 (520 reviews)
    ModeratePizza
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    John H.

    We spent the morning in Pacific Grove, and worked our way back to Monterey. We were getting hungry. Pizza sounded good. We came across Pelican Pizza. We ordered the most wanted. It's a small place with just a few tables, but they're comfortable. The staff is friendly. I really like this pizza. The dough was soft, but not too thick. There were plenty of toppings. It was cooked well. You can always tell how hungry I am, when the photos are taken later in the meal. If you're in this area, you'll wanna give Pelican Pizza a try.

    Jaina T.

    Friendly staff, and good pizza. A little pricey we paid 27 for a medium pizza and two waters but it was pretty delicious. A nice little local spot to check out in the area next to baskin Robbin's, the comic store and Plato's closet!

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    Yee W.

    We ordered a custom medium size pizza, with pepperoni, bacon and extra cheese. Decent price. But a soda was The owner was nice and calm. The place was empty, three tables inside with chairs. The gentleman who was making the pizza was throwing the dough in the air which my kids enjoyed watching. Pizza came out fast and fresh. It was delicious! Better than expected. Before we knew it, the place got busy! More pizza being tossed in the air, grabbed more children attention, lol. It was a cool little establishment. Reading the other reviews, looks like this pizzeria has been here for a long time and I can see way!

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    Some of the best pizza in Monterey! Probably run by some of the sweetest people and the service is excellent. Our pepperoni pizza was made promptly and perfectly! The crust is what makes me come back for more. Definitely a staple if you're in the Monterey area.

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    Daniel M.

    Great little spot to grab a bite and they had a great special going on at the time of our visit. We had to grab it and go back to the hotel but still a good pizza. I'm sure it would been even better if we had ate it while it was right out of the oven.

    Medium pepperoni pizza :)
    Leslie C.

    Arrived here around 7:45p on a Saturday. We ordered a regular Pepperoni pizza and a custom Margherita (added pesto drizzle and bacon). My sibling is a loyal Pelican Pizza customer (8 yrs so far), so it was only right to bring them here for their birthday. :) The Pepperoni pizza delivered deliciousness per usual. My customized pizza was lovely. It had a reaaaally nice cheese pull and tasted great. The dough to toppings ratio was just right and the pesto was especially tasty. The customer service was friendly and attentive as usual. Keith, if you read this, YOU DA MAN! THANK YOU SO MUCH! It is a smaller shop and there are only three tables, but it is a lovely little spot.

    We walked in and keith was throwing dough in the back, welcomed us pointed us to a menu, kept working all the way through. Came up with a smile and took our order. Got us. Our drinks got to work making our food. Very solid pizza light crust with good flavor in the sauce, we had a pepperoni and a dinner salad. I will definitely be coming back when we are back in town! As former pizzeria owners, we know quality pizza when we get it. Thanks for making it an awesome meal Keith! Dictated not read.

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    Denise A.

    The pizza itself is a pizza, nothing too crazy and nothing too memorable. However; service and price would make it a five star review! Those working here are very accommodating and nice, the variety of coupons also helped!

    Matt W.

    I was looking for some comfort food, so pizza is my go to. And theirs was really good! It's a little on the lighter side done side but for me that's perfect. I was gonna get a medium but the one helping me said it was the same price for a large one topping. The staff were friendly. They weren't too busy when I went around 3. And it was pretty quick for me to get my food. I'm definitely keeping them in mind next time I come to town.

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    1 year ago

    Such great pizza and amazing service, clean and the owner is so friendly and welcoming---will return when I visit next time!

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    6 months ago

    Love this place, great prices and friendly atmosphere. Pizza is great, huge slices, one is enough for a nice quick bite.

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    1 year ago

    Calzone with the meat, it was amazing , Dough and the marinara sauce good.. staff was also friendly

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    If you need late night pizza in a sleepy town, this one's for you! A little pricey for what it is.

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    7 months ago

    Keith was so kind! The pizza itself was delicious and the wings were even more tasty!! Definitely would recommend.

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    7 months ago

    Keith is the man!! Pizza was amazing and the wings were phenomenal! Vibes are sweet. Thanks Keith.

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    7 months ago

    The pizza was delicious and very affordable for our visit to Monterey. Definitely recommend. Service was great!!

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    1 year ago

    Great pizza and friendly service. Yummy garlic cheese bread sticks, too! Close to everything.

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    8 months ago

    Great customer service, pizza was really good and beer is served in a frosted mug if you prefer,

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    5 months ago

    great place to sit and relax watching a hand made pizza right in front of you !! making memories one pizza at a time !

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    2 years ago

    Service was great! Everyone was so nice and accommodating. The pizza was just okay so we probably won't be back

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    10 months ago

    Always has been my favorite pizza when visiting Monterey, & those spicy wings on the side.Definitely recommend #Pizzalover

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    1 year ago

    We had a Horrible horrible experience with the service the cashier working was very rude!!!!

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    Had Pelican Pizza deliver a large combination and the service was great and the pizza was outstanding!

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    The best smelling pizza you can imagine! Just walking by the shop the aroma is amazing! 30min wait well well worth it!

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    1 year ago

    Friendly staff, fast service, great pizza. Stopped in with my wife and we killed a whole large pizza together.

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    Great pizza, friendly delivery drivers, and a local treasure. SUPPORT THIS WONDERFUL RESTAURANT anytime you have a hankering for pizza!!

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    So when I went on my recent 36-hour golfing trip to Monterey,I only had two goals-To play golf two…read moretimes 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.

    Called in to get a couple of Deep Dish pizzas to go. Order…read morewas 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 !

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    Pizza My Heart

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    Visiting the area, I'd never heard of this spot and seeing that it's a local area chain, I was a…read morelittle skeptical since it's in a mall. When we arrived the place was busy but the line moved fast. We were told our food would take about 30 minutes but it came much faster than that. We ordered the 12 inch pepperoni and it was great. It was hot, fresh, and a good portions of toppings. I'm now glad to know it's an area chain as I'll visit another location next time I see one.

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    East West Pizzas

    East West Pizzas

    4.5
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    We were passing through looking for little Caesars. Couldn't find it so stopped here. So glad we…read moredid! Got the curry chicken pizza and it did not disappoint! My toddler ate half of a small cheese pizza as well and thats more than he usually eats. Lol, would recommend and def stop by again if we are in the area. The staff were friendly and the food came out quick.

    I honestly can't believe this place wasn't packed! My group and I stumbled upon this spot for a…read morelate dinner after a long day of exploring the coast, and it was exactly what we needed. It's a cozy, family-owned business. When we arrived, there was only one woman working and doing absolutely everything--taking orders, prepping, and baking. Another person eventually came in to help her, but we honestly felt for them! Despite being understaffed, they were kind and hardworking. We were so hungry that we forgot to take photos (rookie mistake, I know), but the pizza was phenomenal. We ordered: Classic Pepperoni: Perfectly greasy and crisp. BBQ Chicken: Great tangy sauce-to-topping ratio. Curry Chicken: The standout! Super flavorful and a nice twist on traditional pizza. They do not skimp on toppings which was great. It took about 30 minutes to get our food. Honestly, for a small family shop where they're making things fresh, that's not bad at all. If you're in a massive rush, be mindful, but the quality is well worth the half-hour wait. Bottom line: Support this local business! The food is great, the people are hardworking, and it's a perfect spot to refuel.

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    4.1
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    We walked in and ordered pizza here and went to Asilomar Beach to watch the sunset…read more Pizza was soooo good! It has a lot of toppings and was really tasty! Servoce was good considering they had a lot of orders for pick ups. There was ample parking in the front and the store is overall good! Highly recommend!

    This is an update/reply to owner on 4/1:…read more I think your reply to me here is making matters worse. You're refusing to take accountability for the fact that you hired an individual who is extremely obnoxious, mouthy, and disrespectful to a customer who is having a problem due to a combination of factors - one being that you closed early on a weekend night, and the other being that a third-party service is failing to do a good job. A third-party service I might add who you have chosen to do business with. As a small business owner myself, as you pointed out, I can assure you, I will never hire a person and allow them to work at my front desk who has the audacity to treat customers as rudely as your employee did. The largest offense here was the behavior of your employee and that is the one thing you have failed to address. There are solutions to the problems you were having - one is as simple as writing a note on your door, letting your customers know that you've chosen to close early that day. Another is refusing to do business with a third-party who is making matters worse rather than better for your business. But the most important thing here is having the care And attention that is required to not hire people capable of being so rude to your customers. Your employee did not make that offer of a pizza until we pointed out that he could have done something better to address the situation rather than giving mouth. But the point here is, we did not want pizza at that time. We wanted the night before when we were in a jam, and by that point, our trust in the food at your store was completely shattered. Because if a person makes a decision to hire someone that is so rude to customers, they may also make the decision to hire a cook who spits in your food. And anyone who fails to understand or address the unacceptable behavior of their employees when it is necessary is indeed a one star establishment. This is an update: A person from Pizza My Way called me a day after I posted my original 1-star review. She was friendly and helpful, and ultimately refunded the $40. I appreciated that. So I brought my review up to 3 stars. However, the situation was seriously unacceptable. Businesses have a responsibility to hire people who are going to treat customers with respect and who are capable of responding to problems created by decisions of the restaurant and their policies. This was a stressful experience and my wife and I walked away feeling very disrespected and initially $40 poorer with no pizza and no solution. The young person working for them has no business treating customers who pay a whopping $40 for a pizza that way- and his behavior being tolerated makes it impossible for me to give the restaurant another chance - so I cannot give an honest review of their food only their service. Maybe if someday I get a call that they have let said employee go they can regain my trust and I'll give them a try because their right up the street, and perhaps I can become a regular customer since I'm so close and they can get a higher rating from me. Originally posted 5/15: Worst pizza experience on the Monterey Peninsula by far. The place just randomly closes on a Saturday night well before their posted closing time. I order for pick up, spend over $40 for one large pizza which is absolutely crazy. I mean other people might think that's normal but I think that's crazy. That doesn't matter. I was in a jam and I had to get my kids some food and was not able to get back home and cook because of an emergency at work. In any case, I pay for the pizza online and then I called to confirm and there's no answer. I call multiple times. I show up to the store in person at around 8:35, 25 minutes before they are supposed to take their last order, and the whole place is dark. The next day, I am assured by the person I speak to on the phone that I will be refunded. Later on that day, I double checked to make sure that's true and it looks like they withdrawn the money from my bank account. So I called back and the person I speak to on the phone refuses to give me their name, they take absolutely no accountability for the situation, and offer absolutely no solution. So I spent $40 on pizza I never received, I was completely unable to get the attention of the manager, and my wife, and I both had to endure rudeness, extreme rudeness from their staff. When I walked in to restate my reasonable request to no avail, the person on staff was recording me on his phone. I don't get it. I'm the customer and I've already spent money and I still haven't received any product from them. It's nothing personal. When you're closing well before you posted hours on a weekend night, when you've got some cockamamie ordering system that you've built into your website, when you can't be accountable to your customers that spend money or even polite, you deserve the bad reputation that follows.

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