Love the experience and feel of the place! Tucked away behind the pizza place. It was SO crowded, we barely found a seat. Once a server came around and took our drink orders, it was about a 20-25 minute wait for our drinks, so that was a bummer My biggest concern was the smell. It smelled faintly of throw up, so that was ruining my vibe. Altogether, it was fun to experience but I'm not sure that I will be returning. Maybe to the pizza place though, that looked yummy read more

Pie Society - Life of the party - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Service last night June 6 by the two bartenders that close the place down was terrible. Our friend who lives nearby had us up and we thought we'd swing in for a late night drink. We were respectful at all times so the female bartender's attitude was inexplicable. She was bothered our friend ordered a jack and coke responding "we don't have jack and we don't have coke" which was fine he didn't care and ordered the basic (and average) tequila cocktail with us. She asked us if we wanted to open the tab and we did. It was pretty late but we'd have had another one before closing. We went and sat in along the wall and stuck to ourselves just catching up as we never see eachother. We noticed it was about to close so one of us went to the bar and asked for another round and she responded coldly "we're closed". We get it, but thought she'd have come over and ask if we wanted another round before closing as it approached given the open tab. It was clear it was intentional, especially as we finished our drinks and they started playing obnoxious songs referring to "hubbys" because we're in our 40s. They were laughing and being immature rather than asking us nicely to leave which we would have or just being courteous. As we left we said goodbye and they both started loudly saying BYE, SEE YOU TOMORROW, HAPPY FATHERS DAY, repeatedly. We're pretty proud of being dads and were pretty taken back by their gen x service, being immature and rude, for literally no reason. We even tipped them 20% which I wouldn't have but my friend did. Again, he was born there, and lives with his family blocks away but won't be back. It's a shame this generation doesn't get it and hurts business owners with their bad service! To note: we did not have the pizza and only visited the back bar. She's a nasty person and the guy was weak, both immature; might want to think of another "career" path. read more

100000/10 First things first, they have my favorite cocktail. Love pina coladas but hate the heaviness of a blended drink? The clarified pina colada keeps me coming back. I come here for the drink and get the bonus of amazing service from Max and delicious pizza. My personal favorite is the honey bear for a sweet and savory fix. And Max's amazing service is a cherry on top of the flavorful journey. read more

It has more of a speakeasy atmosphere and with that being said I LOVE how no children are allowed! So relax and you will be far away from children running or crying! Clearly this is for adults! The front part of the establishment is a pizza parlor! That by the way it is excellent pizza! The only thing I can not give my self a 5 stars is the business hours can be a bit of a hidden mist. Great Customer Service! Great collection of spirits! One of those rare gems speakeasy dive bars you must explore on your bucket list. read more

= L O C A T I O N = Pie Society is a casual speakeasy located cleverly behind Pitfire Pizza. There's no signage pointing towards the bar, but it's not exactly hidden. When you park in their designated lot, the gate is wide open and it's easy to find. The interior is decorated like you're in your uncle's 70's wood-paneled basement. There's also a small patio area right outside the door, which we opted for because it was pretty loud inside. = S E R V I C E = It was quite busy. Our server seemed like she wanted to leave pretty quickly each time we talked with her. She was nice enough, but looked like she had somewhere else to be. Our meatball appetizer came out rather quickly, but the pizza took a long time (~30 min). = F O O D = + ROASTED CHICKEN MEATBALLS ($10): These were good, the meat was not dry, and the bread was great for sopping up the excess marina sauce. Nothing overly special about them, though. // (3/5) + POTATO PIZZA *seasonal* ($14.50): The sauce on this pizza was rich and creamy. The crust on the pizza had a chew, but was still crispy. // (4/5) + SAUSAGE PARTY ($15.50): This tasted the same in terms of texture and everything, but is essentially a meat lovers. The toppings were not evenly dispersed over the pizza, making it a lopsided experience. // (3/5) = D R I N K = + PRETTY BIRD ($13): I enjoyed this drink! The rum and mezcal base makes it quite strong, but the other elements make it taste smooth. Cool place to hang out, but overall wouldn't be my first choice for a speakeasy/cocktail bar. It is nice to go to one that serves a full menu, though! ======================================== FOOD: 3 // Service: 2 // Environment: 4 // Price: 3 read more

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Came here Saturday night after dinner but before the bar rush. We snagged a spot at the bar. I can't remember the exact drink I ordered but it was very good and came with a chamoy like rim rolled in tajin. We also got a pizza with blue cheese sausage onion and jalapeño. It was actually extremely spicy but so so good. Looking forward to going back read more

Pie Society - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Drinks are good, crafted cocktails. This place however is super small and tight. Feels really warm inside as well. If it gets busy, it takes awhile to get the bartenders attention. The cocktail itself is great. Overall 3.5 read more

Love Pie Society more than anything! Their kids size pizza is perfect for someone with a smaller stomach. The food is absolutely amazing and the ingredients are always fresh! The servers and bartenders are so kind as well! Though dim inside, it is a perfect place to catch up with friends and enjoy a bite to eat and a yummy drink! read more

**Amazing Surprise** We found this place on Yelp and saw it said speakeasy. How fun is that. We headed there...past it of course, turned around and saw the PitFire restaurant..we pulled to the back to see if we could find a secret entrance. In the back there is a gate open that is lite up.. you walk down a row of tables to an open door and to my surprise was the Pie Society and I was in love with the vibe and the ambience. Then we met the bar tender Josh. He made our experience even better. What a cool guy to talk to and get to know. This was a special night for us and this place made it even better. Come check this place out.. surprise you significant other by taking them here.. they will love it. **BEST PLACE IN COSTA MESA** read more

Pie Society - Amazing Vibe!! - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Speakeasy vibes! Through the inconspicuous back door you'll find yourself inside of a quiet, yet enchanting space. Staged with cool wall art and comfy seating, the bartenders will greet you with a cocktail menu. Enjoy a handcrafted drink of your choice, they even have beer for that ONE FRIEND who doesn't do liquor, and if you're just here to connect with your group and have a good time you can even ask for Mocktail. Customer service was great. This is a perfect place to gather with a small group, I'd say up to 7/8 people max. I planned a group meet here for my husband's birthday. We enjoyed some drinks and then made our way through another door (who doesn't love "secret" doors?) . . . Back to the good part, down the hallway and into Pitfire Pizza! The variety of pizzas is pretty epic. We ordered the honey bear with chicken sausage. This is honestly one of the BEST pizzas i've had in my life (Let me go away and review Pitfire pizza on its own) Enjoy your night here at Pie Society! Have fun and take photos Xo, C read more

Pie society is super cool and very delicious. Honestly I recommend this to most people I know. If you're in Costa Mesa... go here you won't regret it read more

The entrance is unmarked, but once you find it, you're in for a treat. Atmosphere: The speakeasy has a dive bar vibe, which I absolutely loved. It's dark and intimate, with a few booths and a long bar. The bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable, and they served up some seriously upscale drinks. Food: The food at the speakeasy is fresh and tasty, with a small menu that changes regularly. I tried the gluten-free sausage party, and it was so good - the ingredients were clearly fresh, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. Service: The service at the speakeasy was fantastic. The bartenders were attentive and friendly, and they clearly took pride in their work. They were happy to make recommendations and answer any questions we had. Overall: I absolutely loved the speakeasy behind Pie Society. It's a hidden gem that's well worth seeking out. The dive bar vibe is perfect, and the drinks and food are seriously upscale. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and memorable night out. read more

Cute place for a drink. It is not as upscale as some speakeasies, but the drinks were solid. Went on a Saturday night around 9 and it was on the fuller side but not so much that you couldn't move. They also had the patio open with heaters going so there was space for more people out there. read more

Nestled stealthily in the back of Pitfire pizza is the gem of Pie Society. This is one of my favorite speakeasies of OC for it's cozy atmosphere and amazing food/drinks. I can't wait to come back! read more

Pie Society - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food was delicious, the drinks were good, the atmosphere was nice. A lil dark in the back but I'll definitely be back.

Simply one of the best for a craft cocktail. The barkeeps have never disappointed, to the point I often just ask for the barkeep's choice. They also have wine and beer. It has a true speakeasy vibe, with a small interior and limited outdoor seating. And you can order food from pitfire pizza next door the last I checked. This place is really about enjoying a a perfect poison. read more

My bestie and I had dinner here on a Thursday night. We had delicious cocktails and even better food. The elote Brussels sprouts were absolutely divine. We also shared the Honey Bear pizza. Post dinner, we are still texting about how great the food was. The service was fine. If you want something you need to make it known. It's a small place and only one bartender was working while I was there. Don't expect to be checked on but if you need something they got you! The atmosphere is dark and nice after a long day of work. I noticed the music got louder around 7 pm but it was a decent playlist. read more

Love this place with so much heart. I love the location, the vibes, and the food. What is there not to like? I like that they actually have rosé instead of just having it on the menu (but not really because it's not summer) for variety purposes, and the bar is always quick with the drinks. The pizza is also delicious and the cheesy appetizer pretzel was just phenomenal. I would easily come here once a month if I had the time. Highly recommend! read more

Max! Good on ya with the smile! Carefully crafted cocktail service along with a low key and humble ambiance. Easy to find, backside of a street side building. As a first timer, the excitement when you open what looks like a door for service knowing it leads to something with a Speak Easy rendition is a thrill. Settled in nicely, looks like we arrived right after a busy full bar and loved having Max's attention! 3 of us, lots of choices! We went straight for the "Life of the Party", "Everybody wants some" and the "In the Cosmos". Listen, I took a sip and my ears went numb and it was so easy on the mood. We continued to order because of how hooked we were. Negroni's, Tequila, they had what we wanted. The food. Again, the food. Let me start with the "PB&J" pizza that they added in honor of the Maui, Hawaii (Lāhainā) fires. It brought a tear to my eye. That's my home! What made it special was there was no real link to Hawaii from what I asked. It was simply because of their compassion and it warmed me. Also ordered the Street Style Brussel sprouts, Cheesy Roll and the "Honey Bear" Pizza. Not only were we stuffed but the mood again, so perfect. Thank you for the kind service and little getaway experience (escaped from the kids lol) while on vacay. We'll see you soon Max! Tell him M.T.R. sent you :) read more

Service is HORRIBLE. They employees were pretty nice but they only have one bartender working the entire place. The bartender came over to take our orders and bring us our drinks, but when we were closing out we had to wait in a line of 5 parties ahead of us in order to just pay. We had to ask three employees if we could just pay, and they all redirected us to wait in the line. We had to wait for the bartender to make drinks for all 5 parties before simply paying for our pizza and drinks. Pizza was also gross. I an writing this review sitting inside of a neighboring restaurant that we had to go to for better food. I've had the Honey Bear pizza before and it was yummy but this time it tasted like nothing. I was in a group of 3 people and everyone agreed that the pizza MUST have been missing ingredients because there's no way it would be that popular if it tastes like that. read more

The Good Banter is one of my favorite cocktails of all time, I'm willing to drive all the way down from Fullerton just to get it here. And the Honey Bear pizza is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Nice cozy atmosphere with music that fits the vibe. Bartenders have always been knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Great place with an interesting bar. Pizza was delicious. I would suggest to eat out in the restaurant before going to the bar. The tables are small inside. read more

Pie Society - Specialty Cocktail - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place has really, really great pizza. Wow. Comes out hot and fast and everything you could expect in a pizza. Drinks, are fair, I think they could be a bit more classy and authentic for a speakeasy bar. Can come out a bit generic sometimes. read more

Came here for happy hour (5-7pm) with a friend on Friday. For the drinks, we got the Paloma and Chartreuse Royale. Paloma was very strong in tequila and I wasn't able to taste much of the grapefruit soda, but it was good regardless. As for the food, we ordered the baked mac n cheese, grilled broccolini, and honey bear pizza. Our favorite out of everything was the pizza! It was sweet and salty because of the honey and sausage combined, which was a good combination. Mac n cheese is a snack size, so just an fyi it's pretty small. The grilled broccolini was kind of dry and burnt however. I would come back again for the happy hour prices. Also, they have some board games available in the corner if you want to play! :) read more

Came here last night for the second time in a week! Last week with one of my girlfriends and it was a must to being my husband because we both love chicken wings! I absolutely love their vegan marguerite pizza, garlic chicken wings and steak salad that they serve from pitfire. I love this atmosphere. Last night, Casey, the bartender was very attentive and aware of how I was feeling. It was a little chilly so she ended up shifting the thermostat for us AND noticed when I couldn't see my food(pretty dim since it's a speakeasy), she turned the lights just a little bit up which was perfect to keep the ambiance. These little pieces really make it enjoyable. read more

Pie Society - Garlic ginger wings - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Love this hidden gem!! Secret bar located inside Pit-fire. You can access through the exit doors inside of the pizza place. The vibes here are real good and take you back to another time, 60s/70s dark rich wood and romantic simplicity. The old timely feel of the hanging lights and former pie oven turned bar back really is something! Apparently this place used to be a Marie Calender's hence the name "Pie Society" We tried the garlic knots (amazing!) and the Margherita pizza (so good!) and a couple cocktails. I tried the 17th Street & Mirror Mirror, the ladder was my favorite very fall-like with apple/maple taste. Highly recommend coming here! Amazing service and delicious food and hand crafted cocktails. You can't go wrong! read more

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Happy runs until 8. Happy hour food is so, so cheap and drinks are discounted a decent amount. Again, happy hour runs until 8 which is a win in my books. You can piece together a pretty substantial meal off the happy menu - veggies, carbs + protein - all of which costs $5. The most memorable appetizers of the night: -hand-crafted chicken meatballs: roasted, smothered in tomato sauce + parmesan. It comes in threes. And so you get three very large chicken meatballs covered in tomato sauce. Oh so good. -grilled broccolini: topped with parmesan, garlic oil, lemon + breadcrumbs. Not into broccolini? Eat the crispy tops and you will be transformed. We also ordered a cheese and pepperoni pizza + the flatbread ricotta thing + breadsticks (comes cheesy).These were all very good in both taste and portion. If you are looking to get a good bang for your buck during happy hour, I would suggest you ordering one of these. The only dud of the night was the mac and cheese which was teeny tiny. Tasty, but teeny tiny. Drinks are stiff. Happy hour food portions are generous. Do come here if you're looking for a late happy hour. read more

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Kade and the manly gods that mix things up here are amazing. Great atmosphere... always a good time in the OC read more

Pie Society - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Absolutely love live the vibe. The menu was simple but enticing. My new favorite date night spot. read more

Pie Society - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Pie society is where it's at! It's got everything I was looking for: pizza and a well made drink. It's a tiny bar located on the backside of spitfire Pizza. They have a tiny sign in the parking lot with a dimly lit entrance or you can walk through the restaurant. Their menu extends beyond pizza, they offer roasted veggies and even chicken meatballs!(definitely try them...they were delicious!) Happy hour is pretty sweet here too! Everyday of the week! 5-8pm... with $5 pizza specials! The cocktails are unbelievably creative! I tried the "word to your madre" which had a mezcal base but also absinthe. I was intrigued and wondered if the two would pair well. It sure did! It was a refreshing drink that didn't have a heavy alcohol taste. This bar was a cool place to chill. I will definitely be back. Check it! read more

Pie Society - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Dive bar - speakeasy feel inside. Some drinks were great (i especially loved their clarified piña colada and the pretty bird) while others fell flat in my opinion, but props to the bartenders!! They work hard and definitely show passion in their work. Love the pizza over at pit-fire as well, so great spot for food and drinks overall. read more

I love this "speak easy" spot so much that I went 2xs in span of a Food: - Zoe's Pepperoni (we added ricotta cheese) - this one was good classic pepperoni pizza, but tbh would have been better with out my custom add. Oops! - Honey Bear - my favorite pizza so far! It's so delicious! It's a must try. - Roasted Chicken & Mushroom Cavatappi: simply BOMB and just thinking about it rn, I'm already craving it. Drinks / Service: ALL the drinks are pretty darn good! I have tried: the connecting flight and the perfect gin-tleman. On top of that we had asked Madison for a few surprise drinks based on our choices of absinthe based and gin based. Might I say these were absolutely one of the best cocktail drinks we ever had! Our bartender/server Madison is simply a rockstar with amazing customer service and bartending skills. Each time someone walked into the room they were automatically greeted by her. On top of that even though it seemed crazy busy she was able to handle the crowd and yet still be so attentive to us. It's been such a long time since we had top notch service like this, we don't even get this kind of service at "fancy" restaurants... so that is why she is part of the reason why we'd come back here other than the food being great. That alone speaks volume. To the owner and manager: Madison is truly amazing and deserves to be recognized for giving your customers a great experience at Pie Society. If I had a restaurant of my own I would hands down wou try to recruit her. read more

Left hand pre-prohibition cocktail originated form milk and honey bar in NY JT and Rachel are rockstars! passionate about their craft. a plethora of pre-prohibition cocktails. craft before commerce, quality before quantity, cocktails above all! May we be as good as our dogs think we are. Cheers! read more

Pie Society - Left hand cocktail - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place is super cool! My boyfriend and I were out looking for a new bar and we stumbled upon pie society. We didn't get pizza but the drinks were good and the bartender was super chill and nice. Whoever was on aux was doing a great job also lol! Definitely should try it out read more

Lovely place, enjoyed being able to get some pizza and drinks. You enter through this exit door by the bathrooms of Pitfire and it's super dark inside the bar. Hard to read the menu with the lighting but regardless the pizza was fantastic and we liked the drinks. The bartender was lovely and managed the crowd inside well. Would 100% recommend! read more

Nice hidden bar behind a good pizza joint! Excellent drinks!! Great marguerita pizza parking available read more

Pie Society - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Always down to hang at this little hole in the wall where the drinks are pricey but cool and the vibes are chill. Detox to Retox Ftw Stay in yo lane and drive responsibly. Uber will not know how to find you so make sure you tell them the name of the Pitfire Pizza Joint they can see from the street and try to be by the curb lol. read more

Pie Society - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Good drinks but if you take out the ice they'd be barely halfway full instead of 3/4's full with ice for $15 read more

Pie Society - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The service was great for this small place that has many people going in and out. The ambiance is very nice and calming. The food was great. We ordered one of the pizzas with all the sauces to taste. read more

Pie Society - Whiskey flight - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I never leave reviews but the food is great. Steak salad cooked to perfection and the wings were so juicy. Definitely recommend read more

Pie Society - Steak salad, buffalo wings, garlic ginger wings - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California