*DOORDASH/TAKE OUT* I did take out but everything was delicious not too salty really great food my family and I really loved it will be coming here again definitely! The price was pretty standard I feel for a wonderful local spot! read more

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

The goat slice is really good. We also had garlic parm wings and meatballs. The wings had a nice fry taste. The meatballs were really really good. read more

Surf Rider Pizza - The goat. - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

This spot is a neighborhood favorite pizza joint. They have plenty of seating inside and outside. It's located in downtown La Mesa surrounded by many restaurants, bars and shops. Their NY style pizza is soooo delicious and all of their pizza toppings are incredible. They have a great lunch deal with 2 pizza slices and a drink. I can see myself stopping by when the pizza cravings hit! read more

My second time here. Ordered $50 worth of food and as I was walking out I saw a sign that says $35 or more and you can get free pesto or cheese bread. So I go up to the cashier and they tell me it's before paying. So I can go ahead and pay $50, then 2 minutes later I'm not allowed to get it. Also states on there that I can just present it to the cashier, which I did and still tells me I have to do it before paying. Kinda weird how not even 5 minutes after I pay I can't just present it to the cashier which is clearly stated on the flyer. Probably my last time here. read more

Surf Rider Pizza - Free cheese or pesto bread - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

Omgee -- it was so good! We busted right into our veggie pizza with added Italian sausage when we got back to our camper. We will definitely go again. Maybe we will stop long enough to take a photo. read more

Good place for pizza, their two slice deal is good and the pizza slices are huge! The cookies are also huge, not bad to try. I visit whenever looking for a quick bite when visiting La Mesa. Overall a good place for a quick eat and a good affordable meal. read more

Not only does this place have great ambience, it's kid-friendly, and pet friendly, but the pizza really is tasty and in our neighborhood we need a place that both hits all the marks. The counter service is a brilliant idea. It keeps it casual and Service is speedier that way. read more

Pizza is good. Nothing to write home to mom about but it's decent. I got the Surf Rider, Goat pie, and the LM deluxe. The goat pie was my favorite as it tasted unique. The surf rider was a close second--would recommend it for the vegetarians. There's lots of seating so you can bring a small or large group here. When I came there was a long line out the door. I'd say this is a good place if you've got a group that wants pizza and beers. Family and kid-friendly. read more

Surfrider Pizza in La Mesa is amazing! I tried the Shepherd's Pie pizza and the classic pepperoni, and both were absolutely delicious. The flavors were bold, fresh, and super satisfying. The Shepherd's Pie pizza was unique and hearty, while the pepperoni was a perfect classic done right. I also couldn't leave without trying their chocolate chip cookies, and I'm so glad I did -- they were warm, gooey, and seriously some of the best I've had. read more

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

The cheese pizza is pretty good but it's a little greasy. The crust isn't as good as other places, but overall it's one of the better places to get pizza in the San Diego metro. I'd be interested in trying the pesto pizzas next time. The surf theming totally reminds me of Pizza My Heart in the Santa Cruz/San Jose area. We like Wednesday night trivia. It's so good for several reasons: 1) It's nice to do trivia with my teens and not be at a bar. 2) It's completely outside and we can be COVID safe. 3) It's a fun time and you can win gift cards ($25, $10, $5) towards your order for next time. read more

Just ordered a cheesesteak sandwich and it was delicious!!!! I would order it again. The meatball sandwich is also great a little spicy but still good read more

There are so many excellent reasons to love this place: Their pies are simply incredible. The shop is in cute downtown La Mesa. The prices are fair for what you're getting. My favorite is the Mt Helix, which is pepperoni, sausage, and ham. They have a deal for 2 slices & a drink for $12. It's really not bad when you consider the quality of ingredients & portions. If pizza isn't your jam, they also serve wings, calzones, and salads. Which are also very good & fresh, with good quality also. They also make cookies in house that are a good treat. They have craft local beers on tap, which also pair well with the slices. My favorite aspect of the food is the fact that I'm able to support a small business that provides a great product & value. Very clean & spacious shop, with plenty of places to sit & come with family/friends. read more

I got the margarita pizza it was delicious it had just the right amount of sauce. I also tried the cookies which were tasty. They have really big cookies. The Reese's cup cookie was very good. This place also offers pizza by the slice. So if you are alone this is a great pizza to come to get a few slices. read more

We stopped for dinner on 8/10/25. We ordered the 2 by the slice combo w/drink, garlic knots, and wings. Everything was served hot and fresh. The food was very tasty and hearty. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. If your in town, I would recommend stopping by for a meal. The restaurant was clean and the patio has lots of space and is dog friendly. The bathrooms were also clean. read more

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Great pizza spot in La Mesa Good food and great drinks! Not too pricey and close to all the spots. read more

Had an amazing time at Trivia Night (Wednesdays) a few days back! My first time here w/ our friends. We grabbed at parking stall right in front (lucky us!). And wasn't sure how the evening was gonna play out, weather wise. Since it was raining in the afternoon. When we pulled up, we saw staff wiping the west patio down. There are plenty of overhead heat lamps to keep patrons nice & toasty. Weather behaved! Whew! You download an app on your phone prior to the game. Head inside to order your food and staff will bring it out to your table. Even though I ordered 2 slices SoCal Heat & (I can't remember the other one!- I know it had jalapeños/ sausage?/ pepperoni)... I was enamored with the SoCal Heat! Toppings: White jalapeño dirty sauce/ bacon/ jalapeños/ Roma tomatoes And the garlic knots were just yummy. SAVE room for their Tres Leches! Oooof! Seriously, the best I've ever had. Rich and decadent! read more

Surf Rider Pizza - Trivia Night! - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

Great Pizza! We get this to go or delivered often though Postmates for game day! Some of the best pizza in town! At the restaurant you can get it per slice but delivered you have to get a whole 18" pie. My favorite is the surf rider which has a white sauce it is truly amazing. They have an indoor and back patio for lots of seating and great for big groups as you can all order separately if you want and a wait staff will still bring you more drinks while you are sitting. They use to have a full bar now they only have beer and seltzers and wine. The pizza is the main show and amazing! There cheesy bread is also very good, their salads could use some improvements they are very basic. They also have phenomenal ranch! read more

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The outside seating was nice but that was about all I loved from here. We were excited to try a new pizza place since East County isn't really know for great pizza. Honestly the pizza did not look appetizing in the window display, like a lack of toppings and visual drool worthy pizza aesthetic. It all looked cold like it has been sitting there for a while but we still wanted to give it a try. We both ordered two slices- one came out nice and melted and the other was clearly still cold (cheese was hard). Hated that they only had Pepsi products- but found out after we ordered (was not listed on the menu). They had unlabeled lemonade and what appeared to be black tea- the tea had a nasty flavor - like fake peach maybe- but also why was it not labeled? So our attempt at an Arnold Palmer did not work and then only having cardboard straws was literally my ~last~ straw. The garlic knots also felt like they were cooked forever ago and 'heated up' versus freshly baked like at Best Pizza (Carmel Mt). Did not offer ranch w the knots either. They were a little dry and small for 2$ each. Overall sitting outside in the sun was nice, just wish the pizza was actually good and that they had coke products or even acceptable tasting lemonade and iced tea. Would return to sit there just not sure if there is anything good on the menu. read more

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We were really looking forward to trying Surf Rider Pizza, but unfortunately, our visit was disappointing from the moment we walked in. As we were looking over the menu, the staff member at the counter already seemed impatient, which set an uncomfortable tone. When I commented on the cookies on display and asked a simple question about one of them, I was completely ignored -- no acknowledgment at all, which felt unnecessarily dismissive. Things didn't improve from there. We noticed a sign on the soda machine indicating it was out of order, so we asked for clarification. The response was curt and unprofessional, stating there was soda but "no CO2," in a tone that came off more confrontational than helpful. At that point, we decided it was best to take our business elsewhere. When we brought our concerns to the attention of the manager, he remained silent and disengaged. As we walked out, both he and the staff member laughed, which felt deeply disrespectful and confirmed that we had made the right choice in leaving. It's disappointing when customer service overshadows the food experience. Hopefully, this was just an off day, but it left a very poor impression. read more

Ordered The GOAT pie at 7 pm online . It's been almost an hour now (7:57pm to be exact ) and I can't feel my legs from sitting watching everyone come and go around me read more

Food was amazing. We said why is this pizza so good?! Killer cookies. Great Mac and cheese and spinach salad. And nice vibe!

..... I don't write bad review.... My wife for some reason really liked this place... me and her have different tastes when it comes to pizza... but let's talk about the goods... this half pound sugar cookie with!!! Oh my was something to brag about... a little secret if you ask them they will warm it up in the back for you!! read more

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Fun atmosphere Good pizza Good salad Delish Definitely will be back!!!! Got me some free stickers too!!! read more

Consistently delish pizza. Im a fan of a thin crispy char in places crust with a slight chew and lucky for me Surfrider hits that and is close to home. read more

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The 1 Slice + Soda + Salad that is listed as $11.20 comes with a special pricing of $3.75 for soda and 5% supplemental fee. None of this is disclosed until the receipt is printed out. Increase the price of the special rather than surprise customers with hidden fees. read more

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

I'm not contesting any of the good reviews on here. Yes, most of their pizzas are pretty damn good. However, I would caution anyone ordering a pizza with bacon as a topping. I ordered their SoCal heat and both times the pizzas were extremely soggy and had soaked in bacon grease. My guess is that they don't drain the grease from the bacon pieces enough and that seeps into the dough. I had to toss the last one after one slice because the pizza was simply inedible. I'm probably missing out but I don't think I'll be going back. read more

Good pizza crust (we like the cauliflower) and really great recipes. We love the Goat - the flavors are very well balanced and is sort of like a pizza and a cheeseboard had a baby. We also really love the chicken bacon ranch pizza, there a TON of garlic on it, but it's cooked soft and has a very mild flavor. read more

Surf rider pizza is worth all the hype! They have options for everyone and their slices are huge! Pro tip: if you come during close, they sometimes do deals for two slices and a drink at a discount! I love that they serve drinks and deserts as well. The surf rider is my favorite. There is parking in front and around the downtown area. read more

Not happy about the 5% surcharge, why should I have to supplement your income? Will you do the same for me? Don't be lazy. Add costs to the menu or don't. The order standing up with tip options starting at 18%-25% ? This ain't Mr. A's. Stand up ordering and bussing your own dishes is 10% because there is no formal service. In addition many stand in line order places like this are in the bad habit of asking "Are you ready to order?" When I just walked in, am clearly reading the menu and still 10 feet from the cashier. C'mon now. Also this is the only place I've ever been that doesn't have menu prices showing on the board. Ppl will assume the prices are too high and they're ashamed to show them. Surfrider prices are in line w the competition and the food was indeed quite good. I worked in many restaurants for 22 years from busser to GM and was quite surprised how Surfrider is managed. There's a lot of pizza out there guys. read more

Pizza was really good. They bake the slices after you order, so they come out hot and crispy. This is a great place to come after a day or night of drinking. read more

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Love this place!! Everything i've had is amazing my favorite is the surf rider, Their mac and cheese is great and so is the desserts. The staff as well has always been super kind. Definitely try this place out read more

This rating and associated comments are solely focused on their to-go pizza. I have not had anything else or eaten on location. First visit was a large cheese pizza, second visit was their margarita pizza. I LoVe good, NY style pizza and try to find the best everywhere I stay. Well, I have found it here in La Mesa - Surfrider's pizza is SUPERB. It is rather costly, but I'd assume it's due to their location being right on the posh portion of Main Street. Last time I was there, the beautiful woman at the counter explained they had won consecutive years of some pizza award. No idea which award, but it was certainly well earned & deserved! read more

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

The pizza was good, nothing special to it. Their Margherita pizza could use a bit more basil. We got the chicken wings as well which were crispy, but bland. I'm usually quite forgiving when it comes to pizza, so I was willing to give it another chance, but I was kind of turned off with the service. The FOH staff, particularly the cashiers acted annoyed the whole time. Granted it was our first time, so we were kind of taking our time deciding, but all she had to do was help us out. It's not like there was a line after us. Also, it would be better if they call our names or numbers when our pizza is ready. read more

Surf Rider is right in the heart do downtown La Mesa! They have such a cute, outdoor seating, entourage, as well as a clean and fun place to eat indoors. I love their combo special which allows you to get two slices of pizza, and a drink. And if you don't do the combo, you're welcome to do a military discount as well on your food. All of their selection of pizza is delicious. I've tried several different slices, and they're all very good, as well as their Ranch. Sitting outside is really nice on a warm day, you pick your own seat as to where you want to eat too! The bathrooms are also very clean, and the staff there is always accommodating and lively. If you're looking for a nice pizza joint in La Mesa, head on over to Surfrider pizza, you won't regret it. read more

Surf Rider Pizza - Fresh pizza! - Pizza Near Me - La Mesa, California

Came here for some pizza after visiting a local brewery. We ordered a couple of slices of pizza, a salad, and garlic knots. The food was great! Very tasty. We had an issue with payment as 1 of us was paying for everything but the cashier split the salad off so we had to pay separately for that which didn't make sense. Definitely plenty of space inside to enjoy beers & pizza and people watch! read more

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

Very casual, very beach town style pizza eatery. Buy pizza by the slice or whole. They had several cooked varieties on display ready to view, choose & eat. The thin crust Slices are warmed in the oven before being served. My party bought single slices of different kinds of pizza. All were promptly and gleefully devoured. They also had a small selection of craft beer and offer a special that includes a glass of beer and two slices. There was a large seating area outside and inside seating available. There was also a scattering of flatscreen TV's inside and out with the requisite in season sport playing. The staff was friendly and professional but not overly helpful or patient. Overall, the food was good, the choices were plentiful and the vide was textbook beach town. I'll be back when I'm in town! read more

So good. Steven is super nice, thanks for the great service. the rocky road cookie is CRAZY delicious!!!

Decent pizza. Value definitely for the quality and easy to order and get delivered! Have seen the spot and seems like lively space to relax and enjoy a slice! read more

My daughter ordered pizza for pick up. It was right before closing. I don't know if they were in a hurry to make the pizza but it was terrible. The pizza was very greasy and the crust very soggy. It didn't seem cooked enough. I couldn't even eat it. I'll think twice before having pizza from here again. read more

Found this while taking a little stroll around La Mesa Village area with my husband. We were enticed by the varieties of thin crust pizzas peaking through the the front entrance! Great place to watch a game and grab a drink to go along with your pizza. Seating is to your choosing either indoor or outdoor with great shade if you choose to be outside. Good and friendly service as well. read more