It was surprisingly good! I got curious cuz this is under Cohn's Group of Restaurants. You know when it's Cohn's, it's good. So this afternoon, my husband and I tried it. I ordered the slice of GOAT Pie (pepperoni pizza with goat cheese dried tomato and honey). Omg, it's really good! Even their iced tea was surprisingly good... it has a hint of coconut! The service was fast. We paid the meter parking for 37 minutes, we got in and out within 30 minutes for dining in! We'll surely come back!!! read more

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Great place and even better pizza I love coming here and grabbing the 2 pizza and a beer combo can't beat $16 for it, I recommend trying the goat pizza, it has goat cheese pepperoni, arugula, caramelized onions and hot honey, pizza has a nice crunch to it it's New York style thin pizza, beer is always cold and fresh. Ideal for hosting a small party, you can call ahead and reserve tables in their patio for large parties read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE the pizza here! It's such a great deal and we always stop by for the 2 slices and a soda special. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. They have plenty of seating inside and out. The outside seating has fans which blow mist on hot days. read more

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Allie went so far and above when we came in shortly before closing with our two girls. She even had pepperonis added to a piece of pizza because there wasn't enough pepperoni pizza left for the night and replaced a piece after one of the girls dropped a slice in the floor. She was working so hard the whole time with the best attitude and hospitality I've seen in a really long time. Surf Rider, give this lady a raise, you are so lucky to have her! read more

Surf Rider Pizza in La Mesa is serving NY hand tossed meat and veggie pies, strombolis, calzones, sandwiches, wings, salads, and sides. Their pizzas are made fresh daily from dough and whole milk mozzarella shredded in house. AMBIANCE Spacious surf-themed interior, bench table exterior SERVICE Friendly, helpful FOOD 5/5 The G.O.A.T. Pie goat cheese, pepperoni, sun dried tomato (so flavorful), onion jam, mike's hot honey & arugula 5/5 The Spicy Meatball housemade meatballs, kickin jalapeños, roasted red peppers & "dirty" sauce 4.5/5 Veg onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, chili pepper flakes 4/5 pepperoni PARKING Street-side parking is metered in the commercial area and free in the residential area read more

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I've walked by here a number of times over the years, but they've always been crowded. Great outdoor spaces and the interior is big too with bar seats as well. I called up a friend to meet me here since I was going to be in the area. The young woman at the counter was friendly and excited it was my first time in. They sell pizza by the slice, but you can get whole pies too. Thought I'd try their barbeque chicken pizza and the meatball sub. The sandwich came out first. Really good size, tasty sauce, and the roasted red peppers really made a difference. The pizza was next. Good solid crust and the chicken, green onions, and sauce made a delicious pizza. Daveed thought the sauce was a little too sweet, but I thought it was good. The staff is really great! Got a togo box from another worker and the place was starting to get busy. Definitely a great place to come to that is dog friendly. Cako even laid down which means she really likes being here. Cako Approves! read more

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Started my day with a hangover and a group chat text message saying all my friends are meeting up at Surfrider Pizza for an early lunch. Let me tell you, coming from someone who's never been here, I was pleasantly surprised! I had to park a few blocks away, but it's really only a 3 to 7 minute walk wherever you park. Unless you get lucky and get front row parking, which can happen! The staff are extremely friendly and enjoy very much letting you know what pizzas they have available, and they even have these massive cookies that I'm going to try next time I stop by. Unless you order a whole pizza, they have pre-cooked pizzas that they will throw individual slices back into the oven to get nice and toasty and warmed up for your meal. I enjoy this as it adds a nice little extra crisp to the pizza that's a very warm and inviting. Also, the quality of the dough and the toppings you can tell there's a lot of love put into this food and it is absolutely delicious! The garlic knots are also out of this world, I highly recommend getting marinara and ranch on the side. There's inside seating and plenty of outside seating, and it was such a beautiful day. I'm so thankful that we got to eat outside. I became a huge fan just from my first and only visit so far, definitely planning on going back. The price point is a little higher than your average pizza shop, but you're definitely getting quality, flavor, and zero disappointment. Totally worth it! read more

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Updating review ... in the last year I have returned many times And it's a 4.5 , the wings need a little work but pizza and cookies are oh so good!!! Nice selection of drinks if you're into that. Good amount of seating, chill staff. Mainly go for pizza. Eat fresh if possible for maximum enjoyment. Will be back! read more

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If you love pizza, you need to come here! They have amazing pizza that's New York Style with thin crust and fresh toppings. They have a 2 slice pizza & drink for $11.95 special. Today I had The GOAT & The Spicy meatball. It was delicious . Not crazy about their salads but their garlic knots are awesome. Great family environment, Padre game playing on the screen and lots of seating. The staff are always so nice & friendly. read more

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My husband and I were looking for pizza around the area since we live nearby. And heard about this place through recommendations and decided to try it for the first time last night. Came here 30 minutes before closing and the lady working the register was really kind and patient since it was our first time here. Even though they were closing soon she never rushed us and she had very good customer service super friendly , we regret not asking her for her name. But we ordered 1half and half box togo, ordered LM Deluxe and the goat. Everything tasted fresh from the cheese to the toppings. The slices were huge and the crust was crispy. The garlic knots were my favorite , freshly made and seasoned well. Will definitely come back again to try the other flavors. read more

Surf Rider Pizza - LM Deluxe Pie. The G.O.A.T Pie - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

I've been having WAY too much pizza lately. Definitely enough to start comparing different restaurants. This place is perfect for ordering by the slice. They have a decent selection and you can pair with a beer or a soda for a combo. You seat and serve yourself to silverware, napkins, pizza toppings. If the condiments are not on your table, they are next to the cashier, that was a challenge on the first visit to know how to get organized. Besides that, the ambience is nice, there is a VW wall, plenty of TVs to catch up on sports and outdoor areas to soak up some sun and have a quieter conversation. It's a decent spot in La Mesa. Worth a visit. read more

Stopped by on a Friday evening around 4:45 PM, and it was pleasantly low-key. There were only a handful of people so I was able to place my order at the counter quickly. They offer great combo deals. You can do a whole pie or grab combos like one slice with a soda, two slices with a soda, or two slices with a beer. Solid value. For under $20, I got two slices of pizza and a craft beer. Their craft beer selection is awesome and definitely a highlight. I ordered two slices: *Surf Rider: Their most popular and classic pizza. The New York-style crust was phenomenal, but for my taste there were way too many chunks of garlic. *Basil Pesto & Ricotta: Again, great New York-style crust. I wish they added pepperoni to this one. The ricotta flavor was pretty subtle so while it was a nice pizza, it didn't really stand out. The space itself is great with indoor seating plus two large outdoor seating areas, complete with TVs for sporting events. Dogs are allowed, which is a nice bonus. They even give out dog treats at the counter. There's only street parking, but I still found a spot just a few minutes away. Overall, this is a cute spot with amazing New York-style crust, which is my favorite. The employees were very friendly, and it took less than five minutes to order and have the slices ready. They even brought them out to me. While the crust was excellent, the overall flavor of the pizzas didn't quite hit for me. Still a solid place, especially if you're big on crust and craft beer. read more

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Nommmssss. Their pizza, so thin and crispy. Haven't had a bad service here. They have trivia Wednesday on Wednesdays at 6-8pm, so fun to hear questions and answers on other side of the building. FYI...Parking kinda sucks on Fridays because of the farmers market. Other than that, my family loves coming here. Btw.... Their garlic knots.... FIREEEE!!!!! (Chefs kiss, lol) read more

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Stopped in after an appointment in the area because I saw they offer pizza by the slice. It was quiet on a Wednesday around 2:30, probably just that lull between lunch and dinner, since I've seen it busy plenty of times before when passing by. I ordered the two slice and fountain drink special. My son went with pepperoni and I tried the G.O.A.T. Pie, which has goat cheese, pepperoni, sun dried tomato, onion jam, Mike's hot honey and arugula. It sounds like a lot going on but the savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors create the perfect bite. The crust is thin and crispy enough to hold its shape without being cracker-hard. It's a great option for a quick bite without sacrificing flavor. read more

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This was my first time at Surf Rider Pizza and I really appreciated that this restaurant let you do half/half pizzas! Got to try 4 different types: -Basil Pesto and Ricotta -Mt Helix (similar to a meat lovers) -The G.O.A.T (my favorite, had sundried tomatoes, ricotta) -LM Deluxe (similar to a supreme) I was pleasantly surprised how bomb this pizza was. It was made fresh to order which I took to-go, but there was plenty of indoor and outdoor space to eat if you wanted to dine in. The pizza was New York style, the dough was thin. Each slice was massive so I was pretty full after two. Crowd favorite was the G.O.A.T, which was properly named. It's a blend of sweet, salty, and tart. The sweet comes from the Mike's hot honey, the salty comes from the pepperoni's, and the tart/sour comes from the sun dried tomatoes. read more

Surf Rider Pizza - LM Deluxe Pie. on top, The G.O.A.T Pie on bottom - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Visited here for a group of friends way back in December to do a gift exchange with the kids. It's a casual pizza restaurant where you order at the counter and they bring you your meal when it's warm and ready. The patio area was pretty empty when we went which was great because we had about 8 adults and 16 kids. The kids were able to spread out and open their presents while the adults were able to chat and enjoy their meal. The whole pizzas do take awhile so keep that in mind when ordering. The pizza slices were flavorful and tasted freshly made. Can't wait to go back! read more

I ordered 3 slices of pizzas for myself and 2 other friends. The wait time was horrible. When we finally got our food, a different server, (blondish brownish hair) came up to us and she accused us of not paying. We told her that we paid, and my friend told her that she witnessed me pay. The woman took our pizzas and threw them out, we haven't even finished halfway!. She told us that she would call the cops on us for "causing a disruption" if we didn't leave immediately. read more

I met a friend at Surf Rider pizza today and I have to call out the excellent customer service! I love this place and visit often but today I was meeting a friend. For context my friend is blind. Before I got there, Daniel and the staff were so incredibly kind and accommodating! They helped her read the menu, grab a drink and order, and find a shady cool spot to wait. In addition to making us feel like family, the lasagna and pizza were both very tasty! What a great place inside and out with a kind and caring staff. You made our day, thanks again! I'll definitely be back soon. read more

Best pizza in town always kove the garlic knots and my helix pizza - it's all good and great vibes and staff!!

We had a fantastic family night out here! The highlights were definitely the pizza and the quality time spent together. I loved the perfect balance of the sweet and savory slices, which paired beautifully with a crisp, cold beer. Our daughter absolutely devoured her pepperoni slice and gave it a big thumbs up. Great food, wonderful atmosphere, and excellent memories made. We will definitely be back! read more

My trip to the city of Lamesa was one that of loomiing at the man5 older locationd and the many of the older locations rhat gave been a request ogf many ofvwhat side of the village is the oldest. The many ciries of SanDiego and the many arwas of Chula you cqn fibd the many historical plaques that describe the many places before. Of the many restaurants there is one place that has the best pizza wirh the light crunch and the garlic nots that have the soft buttery taste. The place has the many names of pizza of pizza al oliol and the mount helix. Pepperoni pizza at Surf Rider is one of the bigger slices big slices you get the saucy slices the slices you can fold like a sandwich.. Arri ing at rhe restaurantvyou xan find at the upper part of the village walking to the front door wi4h the outdoor seating to the side. Coming to thr resteurant thwy ha w seats outside for the evening and the day dinning you can have large group gatherings with heat lamps the many tables for largw groups. Tgey do gave tace table Ervice for the tebles you can pick thrbone you want with free refills. The service at the restaurant is one of the best with the workers taking orders they do check IDs for if your ordering alcohol or wive at thr restaurant. Obr of the msny things that ei catch the eye is an art frame of pizza cutters ocer the years they have a great history of pizzas they have sliced. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer the many pizAs they gave are sone of the many that have great raste wirh italian knotts . The Suefrider closet for the many lunch places you can have inside or outside with your coworkers . read more

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I've been here before. The last time I've visited this place, our pizza was for take- out. Tonight, it was my first dining experience! Brought my boyfriend here for his first visit. My boyfriend ordered a slice of chicken, bacon and garlic pizza and I ordered a slice of BBQ Chicken pizza. In my opinion their slices of pizza are big enough to be full on one slice.. They had served our food fast and it was nice to sit by the bar. Good music and Good Vibes!! We had excellent service!! read more

Surf Rider Pizza - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

These guys are the best!!! We had such a wonderful impromptu Sunday night pizza party, and these guys--under Tai's leadership--made it all possible. The pizzas were crisp, tasty, and totally diverse. Definitely our number 1 pizza place in La Mesa. read more

Come to the La Mesa Farmer's Market and get ready to enjoy a family-fun experience! This is a great place to bring anyone special and even a date too! I decided to try "Surfrider Pizza" right on the main drag on La Mesa Boulevard at the LMFM. There is a significant and creative selection of pizza available to choose from your eyes will be widened upon gazing at all the varieties! I chose the Basil Pesto Ricatta sliced pizza. The pizza crust is fresh, non greasy, and packed with so much flavor! The sauce is homemade, fresh, flavorful, and outstanding! I inhaled it in a minutes or two because it is the best pizza ever! You have to try it to understand! They have a great menu to include sandwiches wings, fresh salads, garlic knots, meat pies, veggie pies, Stromboli's and calzones, and of course pizza by the slice! If you desire dessert, they offer gigantic cookies of all flavors which I hear are superb! I unfortunately had to pass since I am big into fitness and need to stay on my regimen, but pizza by the slice was eating with no guilt! They also have a great selection of beer and wine for the discerning palette! There is upbeat music playing in the background to make it happy and lively. The staff is so helpful and friendly! Debbie, one of the front-house servers with a beautiful smile was extremely helpful, friendly, and professional! She is a breath of fresh air! I wish there were more servers like her because she makes the dining experience very pleasant! She has the makings of management if she so desires that! I asked Debbie if I could talk to her manager to inform them how delicious the food was and to recognize her too! So, Steven the Chef Manager came out to talk to me and receive my gratitude about how much I love it here! I will be back and back and back here! Grab everything on the menu! Go now to try "Surfrider Pizza!" read more

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After walking past Surf Rider Pizza for the past couple years now, we FINALLY stumbled upon LUNCH here and let me tell you right now-- we have been missing out ! First off, Surf Rider is located in Downtown La Mesa, so there's plenty of metered street parking or even neighborhood parking . We also learned that they have a small private parking lot in the back which is super convenient. We stopped by on a random Wednesday afternoon and it was pretty empty with just a few groups sitting out in the patio as well . We placed our order and easily found a shaded table . Customer service was ordinary, we weren't expecting much from a pay first, then sit down type of place . Our food took about 10 minutes or so, and a kind busser brought our food to us-- here's what we had: GARLIC KNOTS: Yes, they were fresh . Yes, they were fluffy . I was hoping for a bit more as these babies are displayed as the first thing you see when you walk in. (I was thinking maybe fresh garlic butter brushed on top would give you a "wow" factor)--- but, it was just served dry with a marinara sauce . Nothing extraordinary, but it does satisfy your carb-ey dreams ! PLAIN WINGS W/ HONEY SRIRACHA AND BUFFALO SAUCE ON THE SIDE: Absolutely loved how crispy and naked the wings are ! Im not really a fan of battered wings, so these were up my alley . The wings were mid-sized and juicy on the inside . The honey sriracha sauce reminded me of an elevated sweet chili sauce and the buffalo sauce was nice and creamy . Would totally come back just for the wings !! MT. HELIX THIN CRUST PIZZA: We originally didn't order any pizza, but later decided we NEEDED to try just one lol . So, hubby went down and got the most popular kind, and it happened to be The Mt Helix, which is like a meat-lovers . This was soooo tasty-- it was thin, with a nice crisp on the bottom . It had charred pepperoni, smokey Canadian bacon, and Italian sausage; Im not even a meat-lover pizza type of girl, but this was pretty fire ! DIRTY CHEESESTEAK: This was good, but pretty basic . Steak, cheese, and grilled onions . We opted for dirty sauce on the side-- it definitely gets spicier, the more you keep eating it; It was giving me jalapeño spice vibes, and I was here for it . I wish the bread it was served in was more fluffier and toasted . Candy IPA was our fave brew of the day-- light, crisp, and YESSS It has a slightly sweet undertone . SOOO GOOD if you love hazy IPA's . Overall, we really enjoyed our time here . The environment is fun and inviting . The food and drinks were pleasant . I would love to be back to try their other pizzas and maybe just to watch the game and sip on some brews during happy hour ! Highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area ! read more

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Honesty only Because Bronx pizza was closed and I was blown away by how close it came in quality to Bronx (IYKYK) I was playing Fortnite and had to go AFK momentarily after my first bite. VERY YUM. Nice work guys! I cannot speak for the ambience of the place since I didn't actually go, but I will say I really enjoyed the little cute surfer man logo. read more

We had a $50 Diner CRG (Cohn Restaurant Group) Gift Card and we wanted to try this place out. Since it is a part of CRG, we were certain that it would be great...we were a bit disappointed with the pizzas. We called in our order over the phone because the website was redirecting us to a different site; which we figured was due to Super Bowl traffic. No worries, the staff was very good over the phone. Mary took our order over the phone. She was polite, professional, and customer service oriented. We called at noon and Mary was nice to explain that we could not pickup until 4p due to the Super Bowl rush. We were good with that and proceeded to order: 1 LM Deluxe Pizza and 1 Chicken Bacon Pizza. We arrived at 4:10p after shopping at Trader Joes. The place was not packed but the staff was very customer service oriented. I noticed that they had some delicious looking pastry and cookie desserts in a small case next to the register. I was staying away from sweets so I did not try them. Took us about 10mins to get home. We each had a slice of each pizza and it was disappointing. The flavors were not robust nor flavorful as we had hoped. There was little to no pizza sauce on either pizza. The chicken topping was dry and missing any flavor. The crust was very cardboard like. There were not additional seasonings (Italian herbs, garlic oil, etc.) to enhance the pizzas. All of the CRG places are stellar with their food, so this was a shock to us, like super shocking. Maybe they were just so packed that they couldn't spend the time and energy on the pizzas for Super Bowl. We will try them again when it's not a busy event day and see if the pizza is better. This just wasn't a good pizza experience for us. Again, the phone order and counter order and cashier staff here is great. This review is majority based on the pizzas. read more

Delicious Bronx style pizza with basic to California creative flavors by the slice or pie. Service is always friendly and fast. Love sitting outside on the patio watching the boulevard or a sports game. read more

My husband and I love this place. I love the fact you can buy by the slice or get a whole pizza. There are so many variations of pizza. Today we tried the garlic knots as well and those were bomb. The service is always great and speedy and a ton of seating. I love the beach vibe here. I've been meaning to try their huge cookies but I'm always so full lol. Next time for sure :) read more

Surf Rider Pizza - Everything is so good! Love the thin crust. - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

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A slice with style, but not much soul Surf Rider's pepperoni slice walks the walk--crispy crust with beautiful char, thin enough to fold like a pro. But once you get past the snap, there's not much left to chew on--literally or figuratively. The flavor is good--balanced sauce, decent cheese, pepperoni that pulls its weight--but it all feels a little hollow. There's no depth, no real richness. It's a slice that shows up dressed well, but doesn't stay for the conversation. I respect the craft of a thin crust, but this one borders on brittle. For the price, I was hoping for something that lingered longer on the palate--and in my memory. read more

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Fantastic pizza. The crust was nice and crispy, the sauce was absolutely delicious and the slices we got were perfectly topped. The decor and vibes were immaculate. And the service was tip notch. Can't wait to come back, try some different slices and enjoy another ice cold beer! read more

Surf Rider Pizza - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

A great crust makes a great pizza and Surf Rider has the best in San Diego. I split a Margarita with two buddies and was genuinely sad when it was done. Great sized pizza for splitting. Eating outdoors in the summer made it a wonderful evening. read more

I like this place. Down town La Mesa is a cool place to wander around. It can be rough to find parking. Surf Rider pizza has a few vegetarian slices in the case to choose from. Service is fast and the place was clean. The pizza itself was good. It's not my favorite in the area but it is delicious and it is a better dining experience some of my other favorite pizza places. read more

Surf Rider Pizza - Cheese Pie - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

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I want to like this place. Im local and have come here like three times. Pizzas just been okay to me. It feels over priced for what you get. Its a walk up and order with your pizza in the window but somehow I feel like im paying for more? read more

The pizzas were great and quick. The service was normal, fast, nice and the ambiance is great for a Sunday or Saturday afternoon to be outside and chill. read more

Surf Rider Pizza - Pepperoni Pie. - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

Came here on a whim cause my friends and I were craving pizza, and boy was this place a hit! They had my favorite, hot honey pizza! (the G.O.A.T Pie). We also tried their classic The Surf Rider (white sauce, roasted garlic, gorgonzola, roma tomatoes & fresh basil) and we absolutely loved it! You can order a whole pie or by the slice, and the deals were very reasonable! The crust was thin and perfectly crunchy and the mix of flavors were absolutely delicious. The covered Patio area on the side was a nice beautiful spot to sit and enjoy the vibes while munching on your pizza. If you're ever in the Dt La Mesa area, I highly highly recommend this place. They not only have free parking in the area on Sunday's but it's just a nice area overall! read more

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This place had me at the garlic knots, my mistake was ordering three, opt-in for the six or eight quantities. I'll definitely be back for the garlic knots and Calzone. The Calzone was big enough to feed two adults. Fresh and Hot from the oven, owey guwey, and a ton of cheese to pull apart from every meal. This place has a great outdoor seating setup where you can see the foot traffic and get some vitamin D. What we enjoyed the most about this place is you can taste the freshness in the bread in the sandwiches, the garlic knots and the pizza. For logistics, one side of the counter you order the garlic knots and the other side you order the pizza, sandwiches and drinks. This all funnels into the same cashier when you pay for your order. I cannot remember if there were TVs, we went on a raining Friday night when they have the Farmers Market on the main strip so get there early on Friday to get a decent parking spot. Executive summary: Service: 5/5 Flavor: 5/5 Real estate for groups: 5/5 Drink menu: 5/5 Flavor: 4/5 Parking: Street, first come first serve, there is a metered parking lot on the other side of the street read more

Surf Rider Pizza - Calzone - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

Came here on May 2nd 2026 on a Saturday night walked in 20 minutes before they closed, but we thought because it was a slice of pizza. It would be no problem grabbing it since they're already cooked and cut. They only had to put it in the oven. The staff made my boyfriend and I feel like we were the biggest inconvenience. They had everything packed and cleaned up. I kept apologizing not meaning to come in 20 minutes before closing, but not one of the staff said no problem no thank you no nothing basically felt that we were the biggest inconvenience of their lives. We even ordered our food to go and we sat right outside and ate because we did not even feel welcome to sit down to eat. very very disappointed. We've been coming here for a very long time. Best pizza around but the service tonight was extremely disappointing. read more

10/10 quality food and customer service. We live close and come here often. The honey garlic sriracha wings have such a unique flavor and are my favorite. For today's order I chose takeout because we rained in. I accidentally ordered my wings with the sauce on the side due to confusion with the online ordering system. When my partner got home with the wings, I was so disappointed since they're my favorite as is! I called surf rider to see what could be done or if I could bring them back in to put the sauce on it, and the manager offered to make a new order of wings tossed in the sauce! Amazing customer service, and accommodations. The atmosphere there is so fun and kid friendly too! If you are near La Mesa, you should definitely stop by Surf Rider and try their honey garlic siracha wings!! don't forget the sauce! read more

Great pizza classes for the kids! We have now done two classes and every time the kids have an awesome time. I highly recommend you sign up your kids for a class! read more

Surf Rider Pizza - Making pizza! Great class for the kids! Will be back again for another class! - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California