We got the Birria pizza, and it tasted so good just as I imagined it. The consomme is flavorful, and in combination with the birria pizza with a fine crispy crust was heavenly! The garlic bread was great, too, as an appetizer The employees were all really nice and thoughtful! I will be back to try the Detroit Style pepperoni pizza for sure. As of now, Birria is an easy favorite. read more

Xtra Cheese - Birria Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

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Stick to the basics. Cheese, pepper roni etc..other pizzas like birria was okay. But the cheese and meatlovers pizza was great.

I love Detroit style pizza and this place does it well. The meatballs were a surprise and they were amazing! read more

Xtra Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

Very friendly staff, it's our first time here and she gave us recommendations for their best sellers, food was soooooo amazing!! Plus kids activity mats are always a bonus! read more

Xtra Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

Ordered a large pepperoni. The pizza was good for Detroit style, but nothing special. Staff was fine - not overly friendly but competent and quick. The reason it's only three stars is that the food is way overpriced. After tax it was $35+ for a single pizza, and no coupons, specials, or discounts were offered. read more

I'm giving 4 stars for the customer service.The person that rang me up was very friendly.Buy 1 get one free for the garlic bread.What we liked the most was the garlic cheese bread. It was really good.Aside from that, the pizza & the alfredo was just ok.My wife LOVES PIZZA & the ALFREDO PASTA but shockingly ,she didn't finished it.That tells you something. I would still recommend it.Maybe our taste buds are different from yours.Other people might like it. read more

Xtra Cheese - Detroit Pepperoni (8x10) - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

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Came here by recommendation from a friend. I love deep dish pizza and I tried a Detroit style pizza place in Azusa and was craving it but it was too far of a drive. Then I remembered my friend mentioning this place. It was a bit pricey, but I was kind of expecting to pay more for a specialty pizza. Not sure if the owner was there but whoever was working was very nice and friendly and gave some recommendations. If I come here again I think I would have to order customizations because it wasn't what I expected. Detroit pizza is not like Chicago btw! Detroit is doughy and heavy and Chicago is light and crispy--like focaccia. The sauce also goes on top of everything. This place has delicious dough: light, super airy, super crispy, super yum. The sauce had a good flavor...but not enough of it for my personal taste. Because of the thickness of the dough (it was like 2-3 inches thick), the ratio of sauce/toppings to dough was off in my opinion. The result is a very light pizza that did not make me feel heavy afterwards, but it was dry. It would be PERFECT if it was saucy and cheesy on top of that delicious dough, but ours tasted more like a flavored bread (like how you would order garlic bread and they bake some cheese on top). It would probably taste good to dip into a side of sauce. I saw some reviews with pictures of cheese pulls (which I was anticipating because of the name), but our pizza had a very thin layer. I would order focaccia from here for sure, but the pizza was not hitting the spot for me. Maybe you have to order extra sauce and extra cheese? But that would be even more expensive probably. Idk! Pros: the dough flavor, the crunch, the airy-ness (it was baked perfectly!), and flavor of the sauce, the service Cons: amount of sauce and cheese was minimal in my opinion (ratio of sauce and cheese to dough was off (tasted pretty dry) Maybe I'm just used to other place's style of Detroit pizza and am biased! The places I've gone had more sauce and cheese so I got used to that and maybe this place is how Detroit style is more accurately supposed to be? I was just disappointed because of the pictures I saw seemed like more cheese. read more

Wasn't very happy this time with the pizza I got. I called them to let them know that I wasn't happy I had them before and had gotten a different pizza which was very good but this time I had a different one and wasn't to my liking. They said they would tell the owner/manager took my info and never called me back very unhappy. It's very sad because I liked this place. read more

I can't believe I have lived a few miles from this place and only just found it!! Hands down, better than Prince Street, Apollonia's and the square pies at Prime, all of which I have had many, many times. Do not let the somewhat generic signage and slightly cheesy (sorry!) name fool you, this place is the real deal. Just ridiculously good. The service was amazing too, everyone in front of and behind the counter was super friendly and smiling. They charge LA prices, but when that pie comes out you will not feel cheated - you get what you pay for and then some. If you're reading this review and are on the fence, just trust me and GO HERE RIGHT NOW!!! This has shot straight to the top of my best-of-Whittier list, and I'm going to say it's also the best square pie I've ever eaten, anywhere. Please keep up the great work. We will be back soon and often! read more

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Great pizza. The only thing better than the food is the employees. I wish they were closer to the IE. Will definitely have to drive out there again. read more

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I will give the friendly employees 5 stars and I had the hopes of really, really, wanting to like the food. However all 4 people that ate the pizza said it was "ok" at best. The pizza was dry and chewy and not very tasty. I know it was Easter Sunday and an hour from closing time, but I placed an online order and one of the pizzas I requested NO SAUCE. Kids can be picky as we all know. So I pick up the pizzas at 15 minutes to closing time and get home to find the pizza is covered in sauce. Of course the kid won't eat it and I can't go back because they are already closed. Therefore I had to spend another $20 plus dollars to order Domino's pizza to satisfy my son's pizza craving. The entire group said they wouldn't eat there again. Bummer. read more

Xtra Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

Great food, friendly service, wide variety of options. Multiple vegan options available. The dough is on the thicker side, but relatively airy and enjoys a nice crispness on the edges. The dough is vegan by default. There are a number of sauces. Two of their sauces are vegan - marinara and their white sauce. Pauline the owner suggested to start with the Chipotle Veggie as a starting point and to customize as needed. For vegans, the sauce can be subbed for marinara/white sauce, and the cheese can be subbed too. There are a number of vegan meat options too. Pauline has a passion for food and it's visible when she talks about it! I will definitely be back. read more

Food is Great! Service is Swell! Ambiance is Fantastic and Terrific! Thank You Xtra Cheese, it was all Delicious! It's Thick and Crunchy, but it's Light! Light and Airy on the Inside! read more

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This is one of the best halal Detroit style pizza spots I have tried in Southern California. We tried it a few times, once in store and once as take out. It was still tasty as take out when it was driven 45 min away but the best is in store. My fav will def be the halal pepperoni. We also tried the birria pizza and the regular cheese, with the birria being the least favorite. The garlic knots were ok, but it's the pepperoni that will keep me coming back read more

Xtra Cheese - Detroit Pepperoni (10x14) - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

Came in on a Saturday around 7pm if you was busy but we got a little table inside. The Alfredo pasta was good it served on an edible bread bowl-we added the chicken. The pizza was okay we got the Detroit pizza. Next time I definitely will try a different option. They don't have a restroom so if you decide to eat inside make sure you have a plan Pasta 9/10 Pizza 8/10 Wings 7/10 Ambience 10/10 Service 10/10 read more

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Love this place. If you're worried about the price, just treat yourself. It's worth it. The 8x10 could easily feed two people. The dough is so light and crispy like focaccia. The edges are the perfect crispy crunchy cheese. The kind you peel off foil or after a grilled cheese. You know the kind. Don't let the halal bother you. Pork sausage and pepperoni who? Their ingredients are so fresh and the quality is amazing. And the best part is it travels well I've only had this through delivery and it's still phenomenal. Definitely get the pesto and garlic sauce drizzle. Such a nice touch. I've had the wings and those are great but the pizza is the absolute star. Can't wait to eat this gem again. read more

I had a sample of their pizza at a Yelp Elite event and my gawd, was it delicious! During my pregnancy I REALLY wanted and LOVED pizza. Like almost everyday and every single meal.. This was exactly what I was craving and their Birria Pizza is amazing! read more

Definitely good tasting pizza. What you are seeing is the Detroit Pepperoni (8x10) "small" pizza. Nothing small about it. Definitely lived up to the hype. Lots of cheese but not so much it over powered the good flavor. Definitely a must try. read more

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This place came on my radar as a result of tiktok lol and the food looked so delicious I knew I had no choice but to try it! The Detroit style pizza here is phenomenal! The added bonus is that its halal! I ordered take out and the food was ready when I arrived. The cashier was a super sweet and I had a brief pleasant interaction. The place is small but does have tables/benches to sit and eat inside. I love that you can customize the pizza and add remove anything to their standard pizzas. I got the largest size and even the left over pizza i had to reheat tasted amazing! There is private lot so parking is not an issue. I cant wait to go back and eat another pizza here! read more

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So after seeing this place on tic tok i happened to near by so decided to check it out. Place is really small about 4 tables. Staff was friendly but kinda killed the vibe after I order it would take 25 mins for my pizza to be ready I had also order the garlic bread then realized she didn't charge me for it so I was waiting for nothing . My wife ended up ordering it but it wasn't as cheesy as they say but the pizza was good. I happened to eat there and it was really hot inside that I wanted to leave the front door open read more

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I had been wanting to try this place for a while and it did not disappoint!!! Also their customer service was amazing even though they were busy. We ordered the meat lovers pizza and lemon pepper wings. The pizza was amazing!!! The crust is to die for and the lemon pepper wings are the best I've ever had. You can definitely taste the quality in their ingredients and the fact that their toppings don't include pork makes it easier for our family since we don't eat pork. I would definitely recommend going here for quality food and I can't wait to go back and try different items on the menu. read more

Xtra Cheese - Meat Lovers (10x14) - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

Xtra Cheese was everything TikTok promised it to be! You'd never guess it from the location or plaza it sits it, but this shop serves up some delicious and flavorful pizzas and bread. My fiancé and I called ahead as we were looking to pick up for dinner and they said it'd be about a half hour. I arrived a few minutes early and was kindly greeted and they let me know it wasn't ready. They even took the time to ask me how my day was. Very kind! The shop was much smaller than expected but was very clean and had some seating. Down to the pie. The Detroit style pizza was great for my taste but my fiancé said it had too much pepperoni (as if!) They do not shy away from their spices and garlic so expect a heavy amount with every bite. The cheese dip garlic bread was freshly made and a little messy to pull apart, but quite delicious. We ate half for dinner and save the rest for our lunch the next. Now loss in flavor. I'll be back to try some of their other pizzas soon! read more

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We came here to see if the pizza here had a unique flair. We ordered a pepperoni pizza with olives and mushrooms. We waited about 30 minutes for the pizza because it was quite busy. When we opened up the box, it smelled delicious. It was quite different looking too because it was rectangular in shape and had a super thick crust. I gave the pizza only three stars because the proportions of the crust and toppings were off. Their crust is way too thick for the small amount of toppings there were on the pizza (mostly dough). read more

Xtra Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

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Thanks to TikTok, I learned about this pizza place not too far from my house. It did not disappoint! We ordered one cheeseburger pizza, one cheese, pizza, and some wings. The pizza was just as expected; thick, flavorful, crunchy and very filling, and the wings were honestly some of the best I've ever had in my life, inclusive of specialty wing places! To make things better, the staff was very pleasant and welcoming. The young lady, with the very short hair was just as sweet as the woman with her hair covered in the back. I absolutely plan to visit again and try the pasta as well as the cheese bread. This is a gem of a find and especially because it's specialty pizza that you can't find everywhere. I suggested that they change their name to attract more business and more accurately represent what they sell since it's not average pizza. We'll see! read more

Xtra Cheese - Cheeseburger pizza - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

Hands down best service and best pizza around! If you're looking for a go to pizza spot, this is it! read more

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This place is amazing!! Service was so quick and everyone was so friendly. We got the spicy bbq wings, Detroit pepperoni and birria pizza - all halal! So so good! read more

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The iconic Detroit-style rectangular, thick crust pizza continues its slow climb in popularity as it spreads out west. And now they found a home in Whittier. The crust is a nice combination of crispy and chewy. Xtra Cheese does it right by topping the pizza with Wisconsin brick cheese, then tomato sauce is layered on top of the other toppings. The result is a hearty, delicious thick crust pizza that is aesthetically appetizing as well. The Detroit-style does not supplant the Chicago deep dish as my favorite thick crust pizza, but I certainly did enjoy it. I liked the Supreme I ordered at Xtracheese anyway and would recommend others to try it. Their Mediterranean style salad with chicken includes six, large slices of rotisserie chicken breast. A good choice if you are not feeling pizza and a great value. The rest of their menu includes an ecletic mix of American, Mexican and Mediterranean dishes. For example, their daily specials can include birria de res (stewed beef) plate or cheeseburger, in addition to pasta dishes and chicken wings using Latin, American and Mediterranean ingredients. The food is also prepared Halal. If the pizza and salad is a good barometer of how good the entire menu items are, Xtracheese will become frequently visited local spot. read more

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Xtra cheese is an exquisite treat. A very unique flavorful pizza that you won't find anywhere else. I recommend anything on their menu highly, with their cheeseburger pizza being my personal favorite. read more

Xtra Cheese - Store front - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

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Everything was amazing. I ordered the Detroit style pizza and the birria pizza. The taste and quality of everything was amazing. The cheese pull was awesome. I also got the lemon pepper wings and it tasted super good. The wings were nice big and juicy. 14 bucks for a pound of wings is a steal. read more

Wow, just WOW! I CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK a small pizza and the cheesy garlic bread were just like the photos on the wall. read more

Xtra Cheese - Pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms! - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

The pizza here is top notch! They give amazing service here and they were really fast on how quick they made my order! Definitely going to be stopping by again! read more

This place looked so promising on Tik Tok and IG video feeds but didn't live up to the hype and I hate to bash on a "mom-and-pop" independent business. I did not feel the "Xtra" cheese whatsoever but rather more of an emphasis on spongy bread. I appreciate that everything is home-made, but a little conservative on the cheese for what I expected. I ordered two large pizzas and a pasta that amounted to over $80 and I paid $100 with tip. This definitely did not feel like a $100-dinner. We decided to dine in and despite my good tip, they were very conservative with napkins, condiments, and their super thin paper plates. No joke, they only gave us 2 packets of Parmesan cheese and there were three of us and 16 slices. I had to keep asking for napkins too. We ordered half a cheeseburger pizza, half a street taco pizza, and one full birria pizza along with a pasta with pink sauce. The home-made pasta was my favorite part but it lacked cheese, ironic due to the name of the place. The toppings on the two pizzas were good but lacking as I saw other photos with more loaded toppings. As I mentioned earlier, too much thick, spongy bread. The consomé dip that came with the Birria pizza was good as it allowed us to soften the pizza bread. The atmosphere is casual and modest, like being at a Little Caesar's with picnic tables. The people there were nice but not attentive once we started eating. Definitely not worth the price. read more

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Loved the Detroit style pizza here! My wife was so happy we tried Xtra Cheese Pizza. Next we're going to try the Cheeseburger Pizza! Very friendly and a change from the ordinary styel pizza. read more

Xtra Cheese - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

First, the pizza is excellent - it's unique and on the bready side (no complaints, I'm a total bread fiend!) and super reasonably priced. A small was plenty for two including a slice to enjoy at home. What I thought set this business apart was the staff. Every person in the store interacted with us and was so pleasant and kind I swear it made the pizza taste even better. read more

Xtra Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

The dough they make is so perfect and savory. It was one of the best I've ever tried. The ladies were super kind and nice and I appreciated their time explaining what was in each slice. read more

Definitely the best pizza in the area, super easy to pick up, got the pepperoni and Street taco Detroit style pizza, very tasty

This place is right by my house so it is pretty easy to get, however it is pretty expensive, and compared to the other pizza places in that center, it's definitely pricey. The pizza is very good though, and that's great because it's hard to find good square pizzas around the area. I've never say inside, but from what I could tell it's small, but neat. The server gave me extra peppers and cheese without me asking and seemed very polite. I will probably go here again when im craving a square slice, but it will be a rare occasion. read more

Exellent Service , Exellent food! . We tried a half peperoni and half hawaian , and it was Really good ,chessy with a delicious crust , we are definetely coming back to try all of the other menu items. read more

Xtra Cheese - Half pepperoni, half ham and pineapple. - Pizza Near Me - Whittier, California

Came in to try the Detroit pizza and was NOT disappointed it was sooo delish the crust was just slightly crunchy. The only sad thing is its $35 for a large one that feeds 4, and if u feed 4 the each of you only get 2 slices would love to enjoy at least 3 slices of this Detroit pizza. Worker assisting me was very informative and kind. I will definitely return although the price is higher... so worth it. read more

I just discovered this place, and I was super impressed. I had never even heard of Detroit style pizza before. Definitely an experience that every pizza lover should try! Very good quality ingredients. I feel like I found a hidden gem that's been hiding in plain sight. I will definitely be coming back for more! read more