Drove down from NorCal for a tournament. After we checked in at our hotel, we were looking for a place to get a quick bite to eat that's not fast food. Plus, it's FIFA season! So we were looking for a place that had TVs. Sgt. Pepperoni's came up and it was only a 3-minute drive. We walked in and there were lots of people. I can only imagine if it was a weekend. The place looks like your typical pizza joint with long tables and benches for big parties, and an arcade in the back for the kids. Love all the Beatles in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club decor. They had at least 4 TVs. Maybe more. Didn't matter where you sat, you'll see a screen. Luckily we were able to find a table. Love that they have the menu above the counter AND you can also just order slices. I ordered a slice of pepperoni and a slice of meatball & ricotta. Those came out quickly! I love that the crust is thin and just crisp enough that you can still fold your pizza. The pepperoni is exactly how I like my pepperoni: curled up into little bowls filled with delicious pepperoni grease. Mmmmm! The rest of my family ordered The Works. That took a little bit of time since it was a whole pizza. Not a long wait. Pizza came out piping hot and the ingredients looked fresh! The noise level is loud. Not from the adults watching soccer, but from the kids in the arcade. Hahaha! Overall, great pizza and a great place to hang out. read more

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As luck would have it, I was nearby with my mom when both of us were hungry, and very unusually for my mom, she was in the mood for pizza! We were familiar with the Orange County Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza chain, but I only knew about it from Yelp research and my parents' experience at another location--Irvine? THE GOOD The restaurant has great freeway access, and because we ate in, I saw that dozens and dozens and dozens of people do takeout, which seems like the vast majority of this place's business. The prices are OK. The pizza is delicious, definitely at least four stars and approaching four-and-a-half. Also, the single pizza we ordered (we shared) came out very quickly, which surprised me because of all the people standing around waiting for their online and phone orders. I think they prioritize the people eating in, or maybe they had just happened to make the pizza we ordered around when we came? The bathrooms are very clean. This is especially impressive when you see how many kids this place attracts. THE BAD Why they gotta partially block the emergency exit with a chair and stacks of pizza boxes? Not only is that a violation of the fire code, but it endangers customers' lives. In the event of a fire, anything that makes it more difficult to get out as quickly as possible leads directly to more injuries and deaths. (I'm very aware of these things; call it the added knowledge of someone whose flat burned beyond habitability.) Their "arcade" section has probably seen better days. From what I could see, it is mainly a claw machine and a gumball machine that is hilariously oversized. The problem with that machine is that my chair backed right up against it, so when people are sitting on that side of that table, the machine can't be used. Plus the noise from the claw machine is annoying. THE MEH Yeah, there are lots of huge communal tables. This is perfect for kids' birthday parties, and since that's probably a main use of this place's dining room, I don't begrudge them sticking with these rather than lots of four-tops that need to be moved in order to make a larger table. But the location of the non-communal tables could be better. Why not put the communal tables in the back near the arcade, and have all the two- and four-tops up front? That would be much better. I picked up a(n overpriced) can of Diet Coke, because there's a cooler of bottled and canned drinks next to the line to order. I should have ordered a refillable (and better value) fountain drink, but I had no way of knowing they sold both individual and fountain drinks, because the soda fountain is hidden in the dining room against the wall, and their menu board is so complicated and hard to read--seriously, the letters are small--that I had no idea refills were an option. THE ILLEGAL? I don't know whether Sir Paul McCartney or Ringo Starr or their legal teams read Yelp reviews, but if they do, they might take monetary offense to Sgt. Pepperoni's not only using a Beatles-adjacent name but having altered Beatles art. I don't know. I don't think a normal person would believe that it's a Beatles-sanctioned or -sponsored or -owned business, but who knows? I didn't see any lonely hearts, and I did enjoy the show. read more

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Sgt. Pepperoni's is multi-generational in my family. It's where I went with teammates for pizza and a beer after my city league softball games, my kids' soccer games, and now my grandkids' soccer/hockey/football/baseball games. Fantastic pizza, by the pie or by the slice in the lunch special. There is an amazing and constantly updated selection of bottled and on-tap beers (many local local breweries) and a "pie-of-the-month" rotating special. The "Works", "Bronx Bomber", "Hawaii Five O" and "BBQ Chicken are all delicious, by the slice or shared in a pie. Or design your own. There's take-out and pick-up, and if you want a little fresh air, tables both in and outside. Service is great, helpful and the servers know their regulars and make you feel welcome. At the table inside, screens show all current sports and if you bring kids, bring quarters since there are video games. Today, my wife and I, and our old dog (outdoors only) were enjoying lunch (at least weekly) when Erica, charming, friendly and one of the owners, greeted us, shared a little history of the current owners', and insisted that as regulars we share a slice of the New York cheesecake (gratis) that she makes from a family recipe. To die for. I love this place and almost don't want to share what a long-time Newport gem it is, just because I always want a slace or two, a drink (beer on Fridays) and a table to enjoy. But Erica, her husband and their partners deserve the accolades. read more

Service was great and the pizza was great. My daughter doesn't eat much pizza but she devoured this one. Shout out to Audrey he was so sweet to our little girl on her bday. read more

Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store - Pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Came by SGT. pepperoni's pizza store for dinner after making a trip to south coast plaza. Hubby had been searching for a place to eat for dinner and said his coworker had said this place was good. I am constantly on the search for really good pizza. I thought this place was just ok hubby liked his pizza and said there were a couple other slices he would like to try. Place was really packed and busy when got there. We got a small table outside, were given a pager, and waited for our food. read more

Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store - Trying this place out - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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This location was jumping with a festive vibe! A well oiled machine as they took care of everyone! We ordered an 18" pie with wings well done , and a Caesars Salad. The food was absolutely amazing! Our pie was half sausage and half cheese only. The wings were half BBQ and Honey Habanero. They gave us a healthy size salad. Everything was fresh and bursting with flavor. This is now one of our favorite pizza spots on the west coast!! The customer service was super nice and efficient! Great work everyone! read more

Great spot to stop for pizza and draft beer after a long working day. Do half & half pizza to try multiple different flavors. My favorites are BBQ chicken and Hawaii Five-O. read more

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The food and service was amazing as always. Audrey was so great! She took great care of my daughter and I. Thank you Audrey! read more

Great pizza spot! Audrey was amazingly helpful, attentive, and so sweet. I loved the vibe, and the food was great. I'll definitely be coming back soon. Thank you! read more

Another great dine in experience. Audrey our server was super attentive and friendly. Love the arcade games for my little toddler. :)

This is my son's quote- "This is the best pizza I've ever had! Who's working back there, Gordon Ramsey?!" I think they liked it! Awesome pizza and great staff, highly recommend! read more

Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Wow wow! Back again to Sgt. Peps and again having to update this review. This place just seems to continue to shine brighter than all other pizza places around. Great job Sgts! A special thanks to our server Audrey! She was so attentive to our whole group including our little kids! She's amazing. If I could give more than 5 stars.. I would!!! read more

The place is clean and had lots of open seating. Ordered individual slices and they were ALL amazing! The Bronx Bomber had crispy cupping pepperoni! The pie of the month, The Capri, was really tasty! It had sweet pesto sauce and shredded basil on top, which tasted amazing when eaten together! The meatball ricotta had the creamiest ricotta and tasted like meatball marinara sauce from a pasta. So good! Super Bee was good, however, didn't get much of the honey. Has Franks sauce, which i hate, but was soooo good! The works was good; just your traditional supreme pizza. Overall, all the pizzas had a crispy flaky crust that was sooo addicting! Enjoyed every slice and will return to try more. read more

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Sgt. Pepperoni's never disappoints! The pizza is always fresh, flavorful, and made with quality ingredients. You can really taste the difference in their homemade dough, sauce, and hand-grated cheese. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and consistently delicious pizza. One of my favorite spots in Orange County! read more

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Pizza was delicious We had our order delivered to the hotel we were staying at. It was delivered in the timeframe that the grub hub said. The garlic knots were actually just dinner rolls with garlic butter on top so they were a bit disappointing. read more

Oooohh Sgt Pepperoni's Pizza slaps! We went here last weekend after a family day at Dave & Busters. Surprisingly we were able to get a big table for all 10 of us. We ordered wings, a salad and two pizzas and a pitcher of beer. Would highly recommend the Buffalo Chicken pizza: chicken, mozzarella, spicy buffalo sauce, with a ranch. I'm drooling just writing about it again. After we had been there for a little over an hour the management asked us to move tables because they actually had that long table reserved for a party. Even though it was inconvenient, it wasn't a big deal. After we moved they offered us 4 free desserts to compensate! I tried to decline but they insisted. That's what I call good service! read more

Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store - Beer - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Sgt. Pepperoni's is a pizza shop with multiple locations in the Southern California area. This location is in Newport Beach just off the 73 freeway near John Wayne Airport with a small parking lot. When you walk in, order at the front and they give you a buzzer that'll buzz when your food is ready. There were tables throughout the restaurant and claw machines in the back. This location serves both beer and wine. We ordered online and scheduled a time for pickup. PIZZA OF THE MONTH ($7) - as the name suggests this one changes monthly. The one we ordered was the Thai pizza slice with carrots, peanuts, bean sprouts, and cilantro. It did a really good job tasting like a Thai flavored pizza but it was just not our thing. Perhaps my brain couldn't comprehend Thai flavors on a slice of pizza but points for creativity. 3/5 GARLIC KNOTS ($9 for 6) - these were just balls of dough with garlic and parmesan on top. Personally I think it would've tasted better with cheese inside but I liked the marinara dipping sauce. 3.5/5 PINWHEEL ($8) - what I thought was lacking in the garlic knots with the cheese was more than made up for in the pinwheel. This was very oily but it satisfied that cheesiness craving for me. 5/5 WINGS ($14 for 6) - you can choose up to two flavors and we chose the buffalo and barbecue (3 wings each). Between the two I preferred the buffalo more as I liked the hint of spice. Unfortunately they forgot our ranch but fortunately the wings were flavorful enough to not need it. 4/5 MEAT PIZZA ($12.25) - we ordered our 14" specialty pizza with half meat which included pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, and their meatballs. I especially liked their meatballs. All the ingredients had a salty flavor profile and as a lover of meat this hit the spot. 5/5 SUPER BEE ($12.25) - the other half of our 14" pizza was super bee. Unlike the meat with a single flavor profile the super bee was salty from the bacon, sweet from the crème fraiche and ricotta, and spicy from the Frank's hot sauce. There was a lot more depth of flavor in every bite. This was a unique pizza and was delicious. 5/5 For the pizza we also added extra garlic for free which was a nice addition. I was surprised by just how good the pizza was. The flavors were great and I also really liked the pinwheel. read more

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Came by on a Friday night around 8 o clock. Place is sooo busy! The line is quickly moving. We opted pizza by the slice as it was my first time to try. We ordered a variety of slices. We ordered the vegetarian, the ricotta meatballs, Bronx bomber, Hawaii 5 0. My options, were the vegetarian and the ricotta meatballs both ok. My bf had the Bronx bomber, and Hawaii 5 0, definitely recommend those two. read more

Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store - Pizza by the slice - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Sgt. Pepps was great to work with for our school staff appreciation event! The pizzas were fresh, delicious, and ready right on time for pickup, which made everything easy and stress-free. Our teachers and staff absolutely loved the food, and the customer service was fantastic from start to finish. Highly recommend for large orders, events, or just a good pizza night! read more

Good pizza, most seating is on patio with shade. You can get pizza by the slice or whole pies

Our pizza was excellent prepared to our exact specifications, was served promptly , with cold beer. We were particularly fond of Audrey, who was very helpful in all aspects of our dining experience. Highly recommend. read more

I came here for the first time and the Super Bee and Pizza of the Month was DELICIOUS! The service was also wonderful. Audrey was especially very attentive, friendly, and kind during our time here. Would definitely come back for some ! read more

Such a great pizza place! Audrey was very attentive to us while we were dining in. Definitely coming back!

Went here for lunch and got there two sliced lunch special for about 15 bucks. Pretty good pizza asked for well done and it delivered. My feel like you have to get it well done for their pizza to taste right. Always good vibes here and it gets pretty busy for a pizza place on a weekday lunchtime. We'll keep coming back. read more

Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store - 2 slice lunch special - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Edited! The Sergeant has been great, we've taken out from the Bristol location for years. A recent visit didn't match up to others - a Saturday during summer break with soccer's World Cup going on, so they were understandably busy. Packed at 11:00am! Our favorites remain The Works and the Hawaii Five-0 - I pass on the jalapeños and substitute ham for pepperoni. I keep a jar of anchovies around at home in case some guests want 'em or not (more for me). My new favorite is the Super Bee (you can't Dodge it!) without Frank's red hot sauce - I add some Parma ham from the fridge. We tried the Al Pastor, better made at my house and BBQ chicken, CPK's frozen has more flavor, but not as good as my Thai chicken satay pizza! The Spinach salad with vinaigrette is so wicked good you can put some on the pizzas! Update: I tried some more Al Pastor the following night (no guests so not hectic!) and well heated - it was magically delicious! We froze several slices for... frozen pizza later and I'll try the BBQ Chicken again. With the Super Bee! We'll definitely be back Jeff, you rock! read more

Solid pizza parlor. Food is great. Consistent throughout my numbers of visits. Good selection of specialty that are well thought out that you can try by the slices. Staffs are very friendly and helpful and the vibe is great. Also a good selection of beer with descent amount of seatings with large table for large group. What else can you ask for from a pizza parlor? A giant gumball machine?? Oh yeah. They got that covered too. read more

Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store - Meat pie. - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Pizza was fantastic. Had a slice of the Meat, Margherita, and Grandma pie. All of them were great. The Grandma is perfectly cooked, cheesy with a perfectly crispy cook. Audrey took care of us and made sure we had everything we could ask for. The kids loved the giant gumball machine and the mini arcade. read more

Audrey is so amazing server. Pizza is the best ! All the team are very good. Ambience is so familiar. Thanks Audrey :) read more

Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store - Super bee pizza - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This was my first time and it was the most incredible experience. The food was fresh and the ambience was cute but what made it was the staff! I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Erica amongst other members of the team(Becky) and everyone was kind and professional. Definitely will be returning and telling everyone who will listen about this place! read more

The food here was amazing! The service was spectacular, Becky was the kindest soul! I came in with my gf 40min before they close and I always feel bad about coming in last min to any restaurant. She was so welcoming! The atmosphere in this place is so cool! This will be our pizza run spot! Loved this place! read more

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My first trip back in probably 40 years and everything has changed except the 6 1/2 foot gumball machine, but I'm still loving the nostalgia and the pizza... And now I'm even old enough to add a beer. Speaking of, stellar Happy Hour from 2 to 6 Monday through Friday of one slice and a beer for only nine bucks. Switch it up to a glass of wine for only 11. Enjoying the meatball and ricotta pizza and the Trademark Codebreakers West Coast IPA. Super great service offering that I could try a few beers before choosing one of many choices from the tap. The long wooden tables, red chairs, and a few old school arcade games... This might be the perfect old school pizza place. read more

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I ordered built your own and so delicious, the crust is perfect and the toppings are sufficient. The customer service is also wonderful, the ambiance is very casual and family friendly read more

If you're looking for a pizza spot that doesn't just feed you but seriously hugs your soul with carbs and flavor, Sergeant Pepperoni's Pizza Store is it. Let's start with the garlic knots -- and listen to me carefully: to die for. These buttery, garlicky little dough babies are twisted up, baked to golden perfection, dusted with parmesan, and served with a side of marinara that tastes like it's been simmered by someone's Italian grandma who loves Jesus and doesn't skimp on the basil. I could eat a dozen. Alone. In my car. With zero regrets. Now, don't sleep on the Pinwheel Pizza. It's not your average slice -- imagine pizza dough stuffed with toppings, rolled up, and sliced into adorable, bite-sized swirls of happiness. My personal favorite? The pepperoni pinwheel. But honestly, the meatball ricotta and spinach broccoli ones are giving strong competition. This is the kind of innovation I like to see in a pizza place. Not trendy for trendy's sake -- deliciously creative. Oh, and then there's Stan's Meatballs. These are not just meatballs. These are house-made meatballs crafted from pork, beef, pancetta, fennel, and magic. Served in a marinara sauce so good it probably has a restraining order on it -- it's that addictive. Shout-out to Stan Frazier for blessing us with this exclusive recipe. I don't know who hurt him, but thank God they did because these meatballs are pure therapy. Wings? Hell yes, they've got them. Baked (not fried!) to crispy perfection -- no slimy, rubbery disappointment here. Whether you like Buffalo, BBQ, Mango Habanero, or Honey Sriracha, there's a sauce for every mood. Bring friends. Or don't. No judgment if you take down a dozen solo. And yes, they've got salads -- real ones. Not the sad bagged kind. The Antipasto Salad is stacked with fresh ingredients like Kalamata olives, croutons, pepperoncini, hard-boiled egg, provolone, ham, and salami. It's got salt, pepper, crunch, tang, and enough heft to qualify as a meal. Now, let me get real with my fellow lactose-intolerant pizza lovers out there: while I have to tread lightly with cheese (pray for me), there are still options here. I usually modify my order to accommodate my gut, and they've been super understanding. It's refreshing to find a pizza joint where flavor and flexibility coexist. The vibe? Chill. Retro. Fun. Like if a vintage pizza parlor and a surf shop had a baby and raised it on rock 'n' roll and garlic butter. Final verdict: Whether you're on a first date, a cheat day, or just vibing through life hungry -- Sergeant Pepperoni's delivers the goods. Come for the garlic knots, stay for the meatballs, and don't forget to love yourself enough to order that pinwheel. Also they have gluten-free pizza too for those that have sensitivity to gluten. read more

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Ordered delivery from them today and really enjoyed it. Got a 14 inch pepperoni with basil, onions , jalapeños. Everything tasted delicious, I really like the thin crust and the pepperoni they use. A 14 inch is also perfect for two people (even had some leftovers). Overall I'll be ordering from here again, and would love to try this place in person some time too. Highly recommend! read more

Easily my favorite spot for NY style pizza in OC. The meatball ricotta is my go to every single time. I always order it well done and it comes out perfect with crispy edges, thin crust, and just the right chew. The ricotta is unbelievably creamy and rich, and their homemade marinara hits that perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The dough is light but still has that classic New York fold. Service is always friendly and the whole vibe feels like your neighborhood pizza joint done right. read more

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Our first time here and we LOVED IT!!! Thin crust New York style pizza = yes please!!! The best part- they are generous with their ranch, praise be. They have it on ice and ready for you to take what you need at your leisure. Great location, cute games, not as many tables as I expected but you will still find a place. Great beer and wine selection. We can't wait to go back! read more

Real NY pizza in OC! It's my favorite spot now, and family friendly. Love the vibe inside although I typically take mine To Go. read more

Craving pizza on a friday night. Came in by closing time and Becky helped us out. They had alot of options available. Super fun looking spot. I had the grandma (not pictured) devored it upon arrival. The margherita and cheese were good options for no meat days for me. Ill probably stop by a different day to try the meat options on a non friday. They have a little arcade section in the back. Good vibes and music to dine in. read more

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Best pizza in the OC. Their happy hour special is perfect. Any slice and any pint of beer or glass of wine for $9.50. Sensational. Friendly staff as well Benny always goes above and beyond to make sure everything is right. read more

Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store - Bronx bomber - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Updating my review to 5 stars. The team reached out to me and rectified this issue. Thank you Sgt Pepperoni for reading and caring about your customers opinions. I will be back for sure! Thank you!! read more

Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store - Heart (???) shaped pizza? - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California