The pizza is amazing!!! I've had pizza from many places in the valley and this place by far tops them all. They have a good amount of different options for sauces and toppings. They also have a some good beers on draft. Owner and staff are friendly as well!! read more

Love this place great food staff is awesome and can't beat the views and weather. Whenever in the area it's definitely our go to spot. The kids have fun in the town too. read more

The best place to have pizza !! I highly recommend the Chuck with the horse radish white sauce, totally awesome. My better half loves the pickle pizza, it may sound odd, but it is a very tasty change for pizza. read more

It's slim pickings here but we're sure glad we came here for dinner. The night was beautiful so we sat outside at a picnic table. There was a bit of a wait but it was worth it! The Motherlode pizza was delicious. Waitstaff were gracious and attentive. read more

We had dinner there last night while staying in Columbia. We ordered a small pizza for me and my husband to share and everything came out fairly quickly. I must say the pizza was one of the best that I've had. The crust was great with ample topping amounts. We really enjoyed it very much. So make sure you try this place out. It does get quite crowded. The place has that rustic feel to match the town which I appreciate read more

St Charles Saloon - Pizza with lots of toppings yummy - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, California

Probably the best pizza we've had in the western Sierras. Quality crust and very reasonable prices considering its a tourist town. The Charles/Chuck pizza is a winner! read more

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Pizza was the best I have had in years! Service was very personable and professional. The ambiance was historic gold rush with a hometown family atmosphere. I would highly recommend to everyone! read more

The best pizza in tuolumne county! This is our go To for pizza. The cauliflower crust is the perfect option for a couple small pizzas. Great beer, great food, great service. The vibes outside are great! In the heart of Historic Columbia, this place is a gem :) read more

Came by this small town to look at some land with friends. I've never ever even heard of this town. It's a small tight knit town. But I enjoyed it. This Saloon was our meeting place. A friend that doesn't live too far knew about this place. He was already in there having a beer. Walked in, I was greeted kindly by the bartender. They serve only beer and wine at the bar -- no hard alcohol. I decided to order a small supreme pizza, so I can bring some back to the ranch. Others ordered personals. We were suffering from minor hang overs from the night before, so pizza was perfect at noon. The pizza crust was very good -- it was worth it. Good portions of ingredients. However, someone ordered a jalapeño dip appetizer which was smothered all over a pizza bread, it was overwhelming. I don't think we even finished it. Overall, kind employees and a good place to visit. I just wish they had some hot wings. I'm sure I'll be back when in the area again. read more

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Great pizza, unique rustic environment, love the kombucha on tap. It does get busy but is worth the wait or if you don't have time order ahead. read more

Best pizza I've had in a while. We were walking our dogs nearby and kept smelling pizza coming from this place, I had to have some. They were super busy, we ordered a small hippy and it was plenty for the two of us. Called in our order and it took 25 mins. The crust is just write not too crunchy or chewy. Toppings were super fresh and loaded on. They don't over sauce or over cheese it. We will be back. read more

St Charles Saloon - Hippy - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, California

Back in 2015, St. Charles Saloon took over from a defunct brewery, and began serving some of the tastiest pizza in Tuolumne County, in a Gold Rush building, located in historic Columbia State Park, in Columbia, CA. Word quickly spread about the quality, and the sheer "goodness" of their pizza, and today, St. Charles Saloon is known all over California, and maybe the entire country, for dishing out some of the best pizza on earth. As you walk in the door, the first thing you'll notice is the full-service bar. The decor could be described as "gold rush" or "old west," in keeping with historic Columbia. There are many mounted deer, elk and antelope on the walls, and the dining room is actually heated by a period wood-burning stove. The "Signature Pizzas" section of the menu offers many house specialties, and they all looked amazing to me. If you can't make up your mind, you can always order a "half and half" or custom create a pizza from the "Build Your Pizza" section of the menu. My choice tonight was the "Columbian," as it looked to be what I had in mind. I pondered the "Signature Pizzas" section of the menu, and made the decision to go with a personal size "Columbian," pizza as it sounded like what I had in mind, and after all, I was dining in Columbia tonight. This amazing pizza turned out to be an excellent choice, but I suspect any pizza on the menu would be amazing, and would delight anybody who loves a superior pizza. "Columbian" includes horseradish cream sauce, salami, mushrooms, diced red onion, and sausage. All the "pizza goodness" resides on a crispy, perfectly baked crust. Besides the horseradish cream sauce, I suspect there's lots of gooey cheese, as the pizza tasted cheesy, and wonderful, melted cheese oozed out with every bite. One bite of this superior pizza will tell you that this isn't your daddy's pizza, chain restaurant pizza, or the takeout kind that you order over this phone. On your first bite, you'll be amazed at the fresh salami, sausage, sauce, cheese, mushrooms, and the diced red onions that have a little "crunch" to them. All ingredients are super fresh, they work well together, and combined, they make a unique pizza experience. Place all of that perfectly cooked "goodness" on a crust that's crispy where is should be, tender where it needs to be, and holds together so you can enjoy your pizza, the way a perfect pizza is made to be enjoyed. Folks, if you love pizza, after the first bite, you'll think you've died and gone to pizza heaven. This pizza is THAT GOOD! Everything that I've heard about the fine pizza served at St. Charles Saloon is true; no wonder Tuolumne County diners who appreciate fine cuisine rave about this pizza. This was one of the best, if not THE best pizzas that I've ever eaten! My only regret is that I ordered a "personal " size, as I could have eaten a "small" pizza all by myself. I can't say for sure in St. Charles Saloon makes the "best" pizza in the word, but I DO know their pizza is simply amazing, and is definitely one of the finest pizzas that I've ever the pleasure to enjoy. It's worth the drive from ANYWHERE to enjoy one of these delicious pies. Amazing pizza, friendly service and Gold Rush atmosphere combine to make a "foodie" visit to St. Charles Saloon a "must do," for anybody who appreciates a superior pizza. This is definitely the most "unique" pizza restaurant that I've ever had the pleasure to enjoy, as how many pizza restaurants can say that they're located a historic, California Gold Rush building, that dates back to the 1850's? When you add up some of the best pizza EVER, the historic atmosphere, the cold beer, along with the friendly service, St. Charles Saloon easily nets a five star rating read more

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Great food, friendly service, reasonable prices. The best pizza we've found in the Sierra foothills. Inside you'll find a gold rush era saloon that's rustic but pleasant. It's what you'd expect from a quintessential "saloon" space in Columbia with waitresses in period costume!. (And climate controlled). Outside is a nice communal seating area (think biergarten) with tables and benches if you can snag a first come first serve spot. Pretty busy on the weekends, and rightfully so! The pizza is fantastic! They use these raised pizza pans that make a nice crust, too. They have their own take on all the regulars, and each one is great. If you like pickles, there's a tasty pickle pizza where the pickles add an interesting tangy flavor to the savory. We usually grab a house salad that is basic, but fresh, and a nice complement to the heavy meal. Enjoy! read more

Excellent taste freshness and quality of ingredients . We had a personal pan vegetarian pizza with artichokes garlic sauce for the base, onions and mushrooms. read more

Established in 1861, St. Charles Saloon is a little saloon in Columbia State Park. They do have AC which is always nice when the heat rolls in. The decor is from the old days and busts of dead animals decorate the walls along with pictures from back in the days. They do have salads and sandwiches as well as pizza. The pizza has a thicker crust and they can make any of them a personal sized pizza. A restroom is located outside and there are a few tables outside as well should you want to sit outside and eat. read more

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The best pizza I have ever had! If you are celiac or gluten or dairy free, it is worth going out of your way for this pizza! Excellent, caring service from Ashley. Our family is mostly Celiac, and Ashley took great care of us. We went two days in a row while staying in Columbia. The gluten-free cauliflower crust is wonderful. There is a dairy-free GF crust, but we didn't try it. The ownership changed in 2020, and the new owners are doing a great job. If you had a bad experience with them before 2020, it is a totally different experience now. They have a local cider, and it is so good. I wish we could have brought some home, but it was only on-tap. A fun dining experience in an old-timey saloon. My kids were so happy to find a local place to eat pizza! They couldn't be happier. We all wish we had pizza like this in Southern California, but we will be back next time we visit. We would give them 10 stars if we could. Love, love, love!!! read more

I really enjoyed my food here at St. Charles Saloon. The atmosphere is great and the staff were all so nice! I got the gluten free Pickle pizza and it was delicious. I have celiacs, and I didn't react to anything, so that's a win in my book! My family shared a large pepperoni pizza and they all loved it as well. Definitely would recommend stopping here! read more

St Charles Saloon - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, California

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Best Pizza around! The staff is so friendly and welcoming. Sandwiches are great too! 10/10 recommend getting food here and enjoying Columbia. read more

St Charles Saloon - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, California

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My husband and I were on a weekend camping trip to Angels Camp and looking for something to do in the area. We decided on the short drive to Columbia and found this place based on other yelp reviews. Service, beer selection and food was all great. We had the pizza special, which was a cheeseburger pizza and it was so good! Highly recommend this place if you are in the area and hungry. read more

St Charles Saloon - Cheeseburger Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, California

love love love! delicious pizza! refreshing beer! this is a really great place to come eat and the pizza is really good! way above average taste and quality pizza! just had a wonderful lunch here! I love the pesto ranch pizza with sausage instead of chicken! delish! read more

Great Place! Special people! Special food! Ambiance is perfect! We highly recommend! Talked with the owner Joe & his daughter Promise waited on us! read more

St Charles Saloon - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, California

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Great pizza, great, ice cold quality brew, great service, great ambience. What else do you need?

Amazing gluten free pizza and the staff is super friendly! Outdoor dining is great too!

We ordered 3 kind of pizza to take out: pickle, islander, sub Italian, They all tasted authentic and the pickle pizza was surprisingly good as you seldom have that flavor from other places! read more

I unfortunately had the pleasure of coming to this pizza bar to visit family. Was hardly greeted in this historic, rundown pizza bar. Really dark bar with unfriendly waitresses. I can't believe they still wear those tacky "saloon" dresses. There isn't much diversity in this tri-county area, so I'm not surprised by the lack of customer service, stepping into this bar as a minority. Got an extra $10 charged to my account when the bill said $35; guess they thought nobody checks their bank accounts these days. They also forgot to include the salad with my pizza order. Had to drive back and ask for the salad again. Really disorganized. Pizza was mediocre at best. Nothing special. Not coming back here. read more

Great staff and very friendly and works hard so be friendly.The ranch is Gluten free. It's hidden valley with cornstarch. The appetizer cheese breadsticks for phenomenon. My wife's gluten-free pizza was excellent. She wishes she could've ate more. I got a sausage and mushroom pizza and these guys literally know how to do it right. The carbonation and the sprite was a little off tank in the drink, but that is the only negative. I got a disco ninja beer and it was really good. read more

This place is a must. Excellent pizza, great draft beer choices and a really cool vibe. I highly recommend dropping in!

We'd been hearing about this "Saloon" since moving to the area and we finally made it here - now twice within a month!! The pizza is to die for, right down to the last bites of fresh crust (dipped in a little of their homemade Ranch leftover from a fresh salad, can't beat it!) Lots of great looking/tasting pizzas to choose from, and if each person wants something totally different they can get a personal size. Typical husband & wife order so far - the Hippy for me loaded with roasted veggies and cheese, and meat pizzas for my husband (Columbia, Boss Hogg) but of course I have slices of his too lol. Can't wait to try the other pies. Very reasonable prices! You can tell how popular St. Charles is, by the steady stream of to go orders! read more

Great establishment! Amazing pizza, cold beers and awesome environment. The staff was amazing, neighborly and beyond friendly. I recommend this place to everyone! Oh, and did I mention Great Beers?! read more

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The is seriously some of the best pizza I've ever had and this review is coming from a person who has owned a pizza parlor. I have celiac which makes finding great gluten free pizza pretty hard. Our server was amazing. She was efficient yet super friendly and helpful. Absolutely love the local cider that she turned us onto. We were a party of 7. My family along with my brothers, we ordered a total of 6 pizzas and The two I tried were amazing. I was told the other four were equally incredible. We all agreed best pizza ever !! I just finished my last slice 2 days later which reminded me to write the review. Thank you !!! Can't wait to come back. Mike Marino- Sonoma Bungalows read more

Had such a great time and the food was on par beer was nice and cold. Our lady that served us was a red head with a smile and great personality. We will be back. We highly recommend read more

Best pizza in town ! Staff is super friendly and the pizza is one of the best pizzas I've ever had. We tried the islander and hippy. Both are amazing. read more

Love, love, love the pizza at St. Charles! We are never disappointed! We ate the Pizza Special last night (Loaded Baked Potato pizza) and it was fantastic! We always order the loaded breadsticks too. So delicious! It's hands-down THE BEST pizza in Tuolumne County! read more

Always fresh hot pizza when needed. Crust is crunchy and how I like it. One of our go to places for pizza.

The Motherlode pizza is one of the best I've ever had. Service was slow, but that's because it was so busy and the waitress was actually doing a good job of keeping up with all the people. We've been here twice now and both times it was excellent pizza. We'll be back again next time we're anywhere in the area. read more

There food is amazing when I first went there I thought it would be mediocre because it's a saloon But I'm my opinion it's the best pizza in town. read more

Excellent pizza and service. CDC guidelines are followed to the T. Comfortable outside seating. Hippy pizza and is the best veggie pizza I have had in a long time. Cauliflower crust is light and crisp. Artichokes are flavorful with the olives, bell peppers and mushrooms. All this at an affordable price. Jalapeño and artichoke bread with cream cheese is out of the world. Taking some home to snake on. read more

The CHUCK! Go for it...the best pizza in Tuolumne County! The best pizza we have had...we have gotten 1/2 Chuck and 1/2 Motherlode. Yes, they let you do that for no extra charge! read more

We actually went to another saloon and they had stopped serving food and it was early - I guess a true saloon. We wandered down the street and found this bustling saloon with great pizza. We are Chicagoans so fussy pizza eaters but the Mother Lode was great. Server was fantastic. I loved seeing the kids baseball team at the outdoor tables having fun. Oh and they had a cauliflower crust for our gluten free people. Awesome. read more

Pickle pizza? Didn't even sound good, but the table next to us raved about it. We were curious but not convinced so we ordered a half and half. The pickle pizza was the favorite and I'd order again next time! The old fashioned Italian salad was fresh and delicious! I'd go there just for that! Can't wait for our return visit! read more