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    Straw Hat Pizza

    4.3 (225 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Desserts
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    STRAW HAT PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    $30 large cardboard-like gluten free cheese pizza
    Susan D.

    Because not every place offers gluten-free options, we tried Straw Hat when some friends were in town (their daughter has to eat gluten-free). Unfortunately, the pizza was not what we hoped it would be. Yelpers kinda failed me here! LoL I'd read another review that said the gluten-free pizza at this location was good so I ordered a large cheese pizza. I went and picked it up but didn't pop open the box while I was there. When I got home... I was kinda embarrassed to offer this nearly burnt, crunchy, cardboard pizza to my guests. I thought $30 for a large cheese should guarantee quality but it was cardboardy, overcooked, and so thin... not substantial enough to feed a few kids. Next time, my friends said we should just buy a few frozen gluten-free pizzas like they normally do. Because of their good customer service and many great reviews, however, I'm sure I'll go back and try their other offerings. Might see ya there.

    No artichoke.  Crust is terrible.

    The worst pizza I've ever had and not great customer service. We ordered a classic vegie pizza plus zucchini. It had zucchini but no artichoke which its supposed to have. The toppings were added with no care at all; part was heavy on toppings other parts not so much. The worst part is that the crust was like some kind of flavorless unleavened cracker. I am positive it was the gluten free that we did not order. I called and was connected to the guy who made the pizza. "I assure you that is our regular crust". I've had Straw Hat before and this is not that. He offered to make another small pizza, though we ordered a large and he said the crust would be the same. We opted to not take another and not reorder from this location. The pie is in the compost bin now.

    Joe bringing my pizza to the car
    hair b.

    Hands down, straw hat on freedom always comes through!!! We just finished a local basketball game and the store closes at 9pm. I called at 8:56pm and Joe still took my order for pick up and my family is fed!! 5 in my opinion, the owner (Kami) is always willing to help the community out and she has a top-notch staff with killer customer service.

    Vegan Classic Veggie Pizza
    Vicky T.

    If you DoorDash order there are no substitutions so call! We got a vegan veggie (they have vegan cheese for 3.00 more) and an individual Watsonville Mexi- Pizza w/o Jalapeños. Both orders had the ingredients well spread throughout the pizza so you got something in every bite. The order was ready before time and the guys in the store could not have been any nicer. They also deliver to KOA camp if you find that you don't want to leave lol. We were coming back from a day trip so picked up our order on the way back. Highly recommend!

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    Great helpful employees and speaks on business. Pizza was delicious took my family from Capitola Santa Cruz to enjoy their pizza and twists!

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    Food was great!!! I really like the way they make their pizza, very satisfying I would definitely eat here again.

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    4 years ago

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    Kami B.

    Thank you so much Kelly!! We appreciate your wonderful feedback :)

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    Food is amazing and service is great. This is where you can enjoy good food and watch boxing fights!!

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    Camille B.

    Thank you so much for the positive review Rikki!

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    3 years ago

    absolutely amazing community service. Great variety of menu options. Best of all great people And an amazing gluten free pizza option.

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    Thank you for the review Joseph!

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    5 years ago

    Great food ! Manager is super they have football, fights, AND RAFFLES and a super family atmosphere GO HERE !!!

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    Camille B.

    Thank you for the great feedback Aaron!

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    4 years ago

    It's always great to eat here! I love the food, atmosphere and service. Can't wait to go back!

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    4.7(178 reviews)
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    My kids loved the pepperoni (lil pep), and the service was great. I also liked the pizza, crust was…read morewell made and ingredients were all great. Nice to be able to get food from the various places and dine outside together.

    To quote The Rock "If you're going to have a cheat day, make it EPIC you've earned it"…read more A staple to the community of Watsonville, I absolutely love what they are doing here. The owners are so nice. Watsonville has no shortage of great food, but the slice project remains ONE of my favorite places to grab a slice of pizza in the area. The slices are generous, before I became a health conscience junkie I would eat about 4 slices by myself (those days are far behind me) but every once in awhile I will have a slice of pizza in moderation. Their crust is thin, blistered from the wood-fired oven, just the right balance of chew and crispiness. The toppings are creative without trying too hard, and every ingredient taste high quality. What I love most is that they don't overload the pizza. Their crust combinations are thoughtful, letting each ingredient shine instead of burying everything under a mountain of random stuff. I always ask for gluten free crust, you have to call in advance so they can prepare it, my favorite is the Lil' Pep. The atmosphere is casual, energetic and perfectly located. Whether you are a local or visiting from out of town, this is ONE of the spots that consistently lives up to its reputation. I don't come here as much as I used to, but everyone once in a while is good enough for me. - thank you for the hospitality and keep up the good work

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    Pizzamia - 2 Delicious pepperoni slices paired with a 20oz Coke

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    4.1(104 reviews)
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    THIS PIZZA SAVED MY MARRIAGE!!!! I don't usually leave…read morereviews, but Pizza Mia in Watsonville deserves full credit for saving my marriage. Last Friday, my spouse and I were deep in one of those "we are absolutely not speaking ever again" arguments. You know, the kind where someone brings up something from 2017 and suddenly it's a documentary series. Anyway, in a moment of desperation (and hunger), I ordered a large pizza from Pizza Mia. When it arrived, we both tried to stay mad... but then we opened the box. The smell alone forced a temporary ceasefire. One slice turned into two, then three, and before we knew it, we were arguing again--but this time about who got the last slice. Somewhere between the pepperoni and the cheese pull, we started laughing. By the time the box was empty, so was the argument. So yeah--marriage counseling is great and all, but have you tried Pizza Mia? 10/10 would emotionally reconcile again.

    Growing up in Watsonville, Pizza Mia was the quintessential spot for a quick, satisfying slice, a…read moreconcept that feels rare these days. Returning after more than a decade, I was eager to see if it lived up to my memories, and it absolutely did. The pizza remains consistently good, the crust is thin but not too thin, with a soft, fluffy interior and a satisfying crisp. The sauce is the real standout, it's light, slightly sweet, and perfectly balanced, complementing every bite. It is simple, unpretentious, and exactly what you hope for from a neighborhood pizzeria. Service is fast, and the pricing is fair. I had three slices of pepperoni pizza and three water bottles for $13.81. What struck me most is how Pizza Mia manages to deliver both nostalgia and quality, proving that some local favorites are timeless. The only downside is that I noticed the seating area is now closed, which is a bummer as that was a place to sit, eat, and enjoy your pizza and maybe play an arcade game. For anyone in Watsonville craving a classic slice done right, this is a must visit!

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    Mountain Mike's Pizza

    2.4(87 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    One star. When I arrived I was greeted but in a very rude manner by a man who looked like he was in…read morehis 40's or 50's, the whole time me and my family were ordering he kept rolling his eyes. After we paid we sat down to wait and I noticed that the cashier had a massive hickey on his neck which is completely unprofessional especially for a big pizza chain like this. After me and my family arrived back home with our pepperoni pizza, my daughter said she felt like she bit into something, she took it out and held it up and from afar I thought it was just a burn string of cheese, but as I came closer I noticed that it was a string, looked like it came from a bracelet. This is completely unacceptable and unprofessional. After seeing the assumed bracelet string come out of the pizza it is very clear that the hygiene level going on behind the scenes is being taken as a joke. This needs to be brought up with the team immediately or you can seriously get someone into a medical emergency with this. Never returning ever again. I do NOT recommend this location!!

    Updated review is for their weekday 11:00am to 2:00pm lunch pizza buffet ($13.99+TX) which still…read moreincludes pizza, salad bar & soda. Haven't been here since pre-pandemic days and then some because even though the competition offers a better pizza buffet, this one was an occasional fall back then because of the slightly cheaper price point. Upon this revisit, fast-forward to today...quality wise nothing has changed, in fact in some ways it's gotten worse. So is the price as they are pretty much on par charging what other similar pizza buffets do. Same ol, same ol: the absolutely unhappy, borderline rude, miserable and crass old lady is still running the place. I didn't see the son or husband from past visit but she's still there like a pus-filled, angry pimple that won't go away! Quality of the pizza choices took more of a downward turn. The selections today were pepperoni, veggie, Hawaiian, and cheese. The pepperoni was pathetic, maybe 3-4 burnt, nickel size pieces on each slice, some with just 2 pieces. Even though I'm the least fan of "Hawaiian" pizza, I just wanted some meat on my pizza, and what I got was a small paper thin slice of ham topped with a bunch of pineapple bits. The cheese pizza was dried out, overcooked and disgusting. The veggie was the only decent tasting one. A happy and fair medium would be if they had made the veggie into a combo? My biggest beef with Mt Mikes is their crust is very thick which this location strategically incorporates so they can ultra skimp on toppings. Nothing at this location remotely looks like their ad. Salad bar is still very basic, using low quality produce...limp iceberg lettuce swimming in water, assorted other veggies, toppings and dressings. It's always a mess, food items spilled into other containers, globs of salad dressing dropped everywhere. Some containers were empty when I got there at about 12:45p and weren't filled till the end of the buffet...what is up with that! At 1:30pm I noticed they completely stopped bringing out any pepperoni pizza; about 15 minutes later they stopped bringing out any pizza. At that time, the only area I noticed the grumpy manageress refilling was the salad bar area...again what is up with that! Oh speaking of the manageress, yes she still walks by people frequently, stares, comes back and stares again uncomfortably as though she's suspicious of you doing something. She should be managing the kitchen production and overall dining experience better at this dismal location. The only humorous thing was the nearly 10" inch straw you get with a kids soda cup, LMAO! Save your $15 bucks, skip this place and head across town (or out of the area) to competitors for a better value and dining choices.

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