The food was amazing. The service was fantastic. The ambience is what you would expect of a college town. I thoroughly enjoy eating at Zachary's whenever I get the chance. The salad was fresh and very worth the price given the portion and quality. I especially appreciate that this is an employee owned business and they deliver on food and service every single time. The large deep dish pizza is truly large. I would dare say true to size. Additionally, an average person would eat one slice. I would recommend not over ordering because the pizza is best enjoyed fresh. read more

We came here on a Saturday afternoon - it was not busy. The interior is cute and welcoming - rustic, clean, and old school pizza parlor vibes. This place seems to be known for their Chicago deep dish style pizza. We ordered a medium stuffed pizza ($35-40ish) and got two different types of toppings on each half (spinach and mushroom, rustic italian). They warn that the pizza takes about 30-40 minutes to prepare. The pizzas are obviously humongous and get ready for the food coma that comes afterwards. The pizza was really good :) The crust was thick and well cooked and there was plenty of gooey cheese inside + extra chunky tomato sauce on top of the cheese and toppings. The service staff are polite. read more

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This place is a testament to its own taste, plain and simple. I can't visit my aunt without bringing at least two giant frozen deep dish pizzas from Zachary's, it's practically a toll I pay for entry, and I pay it happily. Friends and family beg me every time I'm in town to bring back at least one giant large, because once you've had it, you spend the rest of your life missing it a little. Deep dish is deceptively hard to do well, and Zachary's spoils you into forgetting that, they make it look easy when it so clearly isn't. This is the spot if you love pizza, especially deep dish. I'm partial to the classic spinach and mushroom, but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu, it's the kind of place that ruins other pizza for you a little, and you don't even mind. read more

I love Zachary's. It's a must everytime I come back home to visit. There's a place in Long Beach who has tried to knock off Zachary's, even down to the pizza art on the walls. But there is no comparison. This Zachary's is slightly bigger than the one at the top of Solano in Berkeley but it's always busy. I tried one of their non-alcoholic Fieldworks beers and it was pretty good. Although I haven't had a drink in 2 years so I'm not really sure what beer tastes like anymore. :) We ordered the Medium Stuffed Mediterranean ($37.40) and a Small Stuffed Good Health ($31.60). Plus a Spinach Salad with Mustard French to share ($17.25). Bacon on the side since one of my friend's is vegetarian. Of course everything was delicious. Of course we pigged out and fought over who got to take home the leftovers. Of course we had a delightful time catching up like old friends do, like no time has passed at all. read more

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I love Zachary's. Pizza is delicious and the staff are friendly . My family always order pizzas to go. We usually order the thin crust BYO. Tastes amazing! Ordered a large thin BYO with onion, sausage, pineapple, garlic and mushrooms. ( sooo good) Ordered a small thin Chicken special ( sooo goood ) My dad loves pineapple ,so I called in to ask for extra pineapple. The pizza looks pineapple-ly. Thank you! Been coming here for over 15 years and we will continue because there is no better pizza than Zachary's. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Small BYO Thin Chicken Special - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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We came here last Saturday after being at the Memorial Stadium since 8:45AM. It was 1:30PM, so we were both very hungry. He told me ahead of time that he wanted to try this place. After carefully selecting the location that is convenient for us, we were fortunate to find parking less than a block away. You can order at the counter if you want but if you want to dine there, you will get seated, and order from the server. We had one server but it felt like all of them were helping us - refilling our drinks, bringing out our appetizers, serving our pizza, and everything. GREAT SERVICE! We ordered the meatballs and their rustic stuffed pizza. The pizza takes roughly 25-35 min. so be prepared to wait. This was perfect since we had leftovers. The meatballs were tender but still springy and juicy, the pizza was dense, heavy, and so savory. We ordered their stuffed so we expect it to be dense and heavy. The sauce was mildly tart. Not sure when we will return but it's a hit for both of us. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Rustic. - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place has an old fashioned pizza parlor feel to it. Clearly loves by locals, it was cheerfully busy on a Saturday afternoon. They easily accommodated our party of 6 and were nice about the fact that we had a baby with us. We order 2 extra large pizzas and an arugula salad (excellent, by the way). Everything was delicious and we would come back. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Veggie pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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Apartment hunting made me pretty hungry, so stopping at Zachary's came in clutch. Grabbed one of the lunch slices and it was yummy. This area of rock ridge is pretty cute and conveniently located near Bart. Nothing like a cheap and easy pizza lunch. I especially enjoyed that the toppings were underneath the cheese. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - 1/2 eaten pepperoni slice - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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After our random fish trip we got hungry and I have been craving Chicago deep dish pizza for a while now. I am absolutely glad I came here. The pizza was EXACTLY what I wanted in a deep dish pizza. The guy with the curly hair glasses I think named gerard ? So sorry if it's wrong .. absolutely amazing service. His service and the food is definitely going to bring me back again! The inside is very laid back and creative. For it being a "pizza joint" it's actually very quiet. Not to loud. Let's just say I will make a 2 hour drive down here just for the pizza and service ! read more

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Zachary's is a hearty bite, so bring your appetite. Service can be hit or miss in this location, depending on how busy they are. The location itself is a casual vibe, like a pizza joint should be. It can get a bit crowded here, so if that's not your thing- order to go. read more

Zachary's makes the best pizza in the world according to my good friend who travels the world and eats pizza everywhere. We have enjoyed Zachary's pizza for decades. Our favorite is the large stuffed double cheese pizza. The cheese is so thick and stretchy that when brought to the table and a slice raised above the table, the cheese will stretch over 5 feet high. The pizza is delicious. This location is only a block from the Rockridge BART station. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Oozing cheese! - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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well....Zachary's huh...Zachary's what more can you say ? Unique & it's delicious. Sometimes I get a mini deep dish 2/salad on the lunch special. It's divine and consistent throughout the locations read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Deep dish, double, pepper, pepperoni, and black olive with a smidge of garlic - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

It's been over 30 years since my first time here. The deep dish pizza is pretty much the same as I remembered it. Crunchy crust, loaded with meat and cheese and covered under savory and thick tomato sauce. We went to town with two large pizzas split so we basically had four different pizza varieties. As a meat lover my favorite was the carne. Friendly service and fair prices. Can't wait to return again. read more

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Zachary's Chicago Pizza is classic deep-dish pizza. Oh they do thin crust too but their bread and butter (no pun intended) is deep dish. I usually get their Chicken Special but decided to try the Zachary's Special. It's a classic combination of Italian sausage, green pepper, onion, mushroom, and mozzarella. The sausage is not hot, but does have a little tang to it. The whole thing was very yummy. Now, I must say I didn't eat inside the restaurant, nor did I even take out from the restaurant either. There is a service called SF2BAY that accepts your online order and has a centralized location close to where you live where you pick the pizza.up. The pizza is half baked, so you finish it in your oven. It's a great way to have a Zachary's pizza without having to drive the distance to eat at the restaurant. read more

A friend recommended this spot as one of the best pizza places in Oakland, so I stopped by before heading to Trader Joe's next door to grab a slice of cheese pizza. The slice was generously sized and reasonably priced, but overall, I thought it was just okay. I wasn't a big fan of the crust. Maybe next time I'll give their deep-dish pizza a try. read more

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I'm down here in Oakland along College Ave at the original Zachary's pizza. This is about the most iconic pizza place serving a unique to the Bay Area at the time kind of pizza. Chicago Deep Dish Pizza! Since it's inception, this place has super grown on popularity, like there's always almost a wait to get in. The original owners have since left the business and it's been made in to an employee owned co-op. As far as the pizza goes, nothing has changed ... well except for the prices, but what hasn't? This deep dish pizza is a little different than the real Chicago deep dish like what you actually get in Chicago. I actually like this west coast version better. The crust is the main difference. Here at Zachary's they don't use so much corn meal in the crust and the crust is more flaky and pastry like. I like this way better then the "real" Chicago stuff I've had. One version of the real Chicago pizza has a solid disk of sausage on the bottom the the pizza ... they don't do that here. After waiting to get in, the deep dish will take 45 minutes to make and cook, so you might as well get some salads or drinks while you wait. Service is fast and efficient. We went with the Zachary's classic combo pizza. When it came out our server dished out the first slices. Wow, I can tell she's done this a lot before by how she moved and sliced off the cheese stretch! I gotta say this is the best deep dish pizza I've ever had. With that first bite, I can tell that cloud of happiness descends down upon my head as I close my eyes and feel that wonderful pizza in my mouth! This is the best and the original location. Too bad parking is a pain around here! We'll try the Berkeley location on Solono next! read more

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I can't believe I never wrote a review for Zachary's! This is one of my favorite pizza places in the Bay Area, and is a Rockridge staple just a block away from Rockridge BART and across the street on the corner from Trader Joe's. I can't imagine College Avenue without Zachary's! Their deep dish pizza is the draw that makes them stand out among other pizza establishments. Ambiance is laid back and cozy, with large windows looking out in College Ave. Service is awesome. The staff is very friendly. It talks roughly half an hour for them to bake the pizzas, so hopefully whoever you're coming with are great conversation partners. It does get crowded during peak hours, but I've been lucky to come here with plenty of seating. read more

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Tried a stuffed spinach and cheese pizza slice (EXCELLENT) which was a special for the day, and also their pepperoni thin slice. The thin slice was okay but I think their stuffed slice is where it's at. Plenty of seating inside and love that they serve slices and not just whole pies. Casual atmosphere. Friendly service. I would come back! read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

Delish THICK pizza that hubby enjoys and one of the few spots we have been that had anchovies available for our little dude. The Caesar salad was chefs kiss and I wish I had ordered the family size. They boast about natural and great ingredients and they did not lie. We could only finish a slice a piece but it was well worth waddling out of the store. Service was meh but friendly ( we had to ask for refills and the drinks came back with no ice on a hot day so turned warm and tepid real quick) read more

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I first discovered this well-known East Bay institution at their location on Solano Avenue when I was an undergrad at Cal. Revisiting this pizza was a triumphant return for my tastebuds. Zachary's is a comfortable, casual spot with great food & fun pizza art from contest winners displayed on the walls. This corner location is close to a Trader Joe's with metered street parking. It's clean & bright with a window view of the neighborhood shops. Tables are set with plates, forks & knives, napkins, parmesan, red pepper flakes, & oregano. Pizzas are set on stools next to the tables. There is ample bar seating by the entry for quicker bites. Music plays in the background. Restrooms are located down a hall close to the entry & were satisfactorily maintained. We called our order in & it was ready & boxed at pick up. However, it was an early weekday evening & there were many tables available, so we were able to select a table & eat in. We were met with friendly & helpful staff. We ordered a small Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza & a small Stuffed Carne. At first bite, little one literally burst into song about how "very delicious" her pizza was! (Gotta love that as a parent.) So many things to try to say to describe the tastes & textures... You instantly taste the quality of the ample ingredients. Each component--the crust, cheese, sauce, toppings--hold their own. Bites are packed with flavor & full of savoriness. These are hearty & very filling. The crust of the thin pizza is still substantial with a lot of cornmeal coating on the bottom. The crust of the stuffed is buttery with a crunch. The Carne had a good amount of meats without eating like it was meat overload or a salt bomb. The tomato sauce on the Stuffed is just glorious-- sauce has some sweetness, chunks have acidity, & it's all seasoned & bursting with such impactful flavor!!! Simply put, if you're a pizza fan, you need to stop here when in the area! read more

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Tried the Pizza Blanca which states it was a thin style pizza but seems to be standard crust. I assume thin for Chicago style is in comparison to their deep dish so I get it! This pizza had garlic, fresh herb and was olive oil base topped with mozzarella and ricotta de latte cheeses, garnished with fresh lemon. If you love ricotta and lemon you'll love this one. It was light and lovely. Lots of cornmeal on the good crust. Bomb house made ranch with herbs. I look forward to trying other pizza flavors. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Pizza Blanca (front) and Barbecue Chicken (back) - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

Fantastic place to eat Chicago style pizza without leaving California. Our pizzas were very filling and the meat ball order was amazing! Super nostalgic place to eat. Highly recommend eating here if you're into good quality pizza. read more

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I'm no deep dish connoisseur but I'd call this very good pizza, decadent even. Expensive, but heavy enough to justify the price I feel. But with my current dietary goals limiting calorie dense foods, this is like a once a year treat for me. 3.5 stars for the spinach and mushroom deep dish. Can eat again. read more

One of our family's favorite pizza spots! Chicago-style is always a hitter and the NY style pies are made really well too. They're a staple of Oakland!! We always pick up so not sure what the ambiance is like but the area it's in is always interesting to stroll through. The service is good bc they always get our order right!! Loyal customers!! read more

Located on the corner College avenue in Oakland. Near the Trader Joe's. -Street parking only, bit difficult due to many cool businesses along this Main Street. Ample dining tables with single booth seating avail. If you can, call ahead of time, for dine in as Deep dish takes about 30-40 minutes to bake. Deep dish pizza hits the spot when you are used to the "regular style " pizzas. And after 1.5 slice you should be good to go. read more

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I've been coming to Zachary's for over 25 years since I was a student at Cal. It holds up: I was as excited to eat it last night as I was as a starving poor undergrad. The deep dish pizza is exceptional: we got the spinach and mushroom. The tomatoes in the sauce are fresh and ripe, with a nice light sweetness and tartness that cuts the thick and delicious cheese that stuffs the pizza. The crust is also memorable: it's buttery almost like a pie crust, but also crisp. We also got a very good Caesar salad, and a thin crust pizza that was also very good and featured a nice cornmeal crust. But if you come, get the deep dish. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - 12''Medium Stuffed Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

Hands down the best deep dish pizza in California. Or as they call it stuffed pizza. Take out or eat in, there is no wrong way to go here. If you eat in, grab a craft brew while you're enjoying your pizza as they have a nice little selection. They have slice deals for lunch tine and of course they also sell thin crust but the star of the show are the Chicago Style deep dish. They have a delicious hot link pizza with chopped cilantro and mozzarella. You can get the pizzas half baked and take them home to finish yourself as well! Zachary's is the best! read more

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Best deep dish pizza in the Bay! Top contender is Zachary's Special. I usually take out but today decided to dine in. Service was exceptional, and the dining area was well maintained. Will be back read more

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To be fair, if you like Chicago style, then you may rate it higher than me. But here's how I see it. We ordered Caesar salad, the Zachary's 10" stuffed, and one slice of cheese and sausage thin. Two of us. Thank goodness for the slice and salad because the stiffed took almost 40 minutes. The Caesar was very good. They have a nice. Albeit white garlicky, dressing and anchovies. Crisp lettuce. And the thin slice was pretty good, but the crust is pretty hard. Maybe in my head I was imagining it'd be like New York style since they called it "thin". But it was tasty. The stuffed was pretty for sure but the massive tomato is just not my thing. At least the tomatoes were on the sweet side, not sour at all. When you finally make your way to the crust, it's quite doughy. Tasty, but doughy. And filling! I only ate two pieces. We left with about half the 10" stuffed to go. The wait service was good. They were very nice and only the one pizza took forever. Everything else was quick. And I really like the ambiance. It's a nice pizza place/restaurant vibe. They also have a to go counter to order by the slice, or pies I'm sure. read more

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We had the Mediterranean deep dish pizza. It was very good but it took an hour to get in a restaurant with less than 10 percent of the tables occupied read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

Today, I was looking for a good pizza restaurant in Elk Grove CA that's comparable to Zachary's Chicago Pizza in the East Bay Area and decided to write an overdue review on Zachary's. I recommend it for their good tasting pizzas, their friendly professional customer service and the lay back good vibe and ambiance there. And it's still the same. My family always enjoy going there when we're in the Bay Area. Wonderful memories. Our oldest daughter introduced the family to Zachary;s Chicago Pizza when she was a student at UC Berkeley in the 90's. And sometimes on her birthday I order her an online Zachary's Chicago Pizza gift card on their website. Lastly, I think it's worth noting that when the founding owners retired they sold Zachary's to their dedicated employees, which makes it 100% employee owned. read more

This might be a hot take... but I wasn't that blown away by the food at Zachary's. However, aside from the food, amazing vibes and environment -- especially loved the art and history of the place! We ordered the Zachary's Special (stuffed) and Arugula Salad. Neither of the two wowed me. For the pizza, the tomato sauce was a bit sweeter than my liking. It may be because I remember the Chicago style pizza I had a couple of years ago in Chicago was saltier. Or I just forget what deep dish is supposed to taste like. Anyways, I loved the crust! Also, it felt like a relatively longer wait for the Chicago style pizza. I think that overall makes sense for deep dish. I want to come back to give some other pizzas another chance! I love the general ambiance and employee owned aspect! read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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Haven't been in a couple years. Had a bad experience then and decided Zachary's must have been having a bad day and we should try again. Picked up a Pepperoni and Mushroom, got home only to realize the pizza was exactly the same as the last time...a $40 bread-shaped bowl with lots and lots of tomato sauce partially flavored with pepperoni. No actual pieces of pepperoni mind you, just minuscule traces. Were there microscopic amounts of mushrooms as well in the sauce? Hell if i know. A very expensive bowl of sauce. read more

Such a good pizza best pizza I ever eat 100% Recommend ....................and the prices are super good affordable read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Oakland, California

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We craved some hearty pizza on a chilly January evening and knew we had to drop by Zachary's in Rockridge. Walking in, you immediately sense it's a local favorite--it's warm, welcoming, and has a neighborhood vibe to it. And of course, it offers some fantastic deep dish pizza. Service: The staff here is always friendly, efficient, and attentive. After we entered, the front of house employee quickly greeted and seated us. After we sat, our server was on top of things, and she also served us the first slice when our pizza came out--a nice touch. Throughout the meal, she checked in just enough to make sure we were enjoying our experience. Salad: The salad portions for whatever reason are generally massive here and perfect for sharing. We split a single salad, and it was more than enough for two. We made the mistake of getting the next size up last time--it was humongous. This time we got the mixed greens with French mustard dressing, and it was solid. We recommend getting some greens to cut the heaviness of the pizza. Pizza: This is where Zachary's shines--especially the high-quality sauce. We could drink it, it's that good. With just the two of us, we ordered a small half-and-half, getting half Spinach Mushroom and half Zachary's Special. She loved the Spinach Mushroom the most, but I loved both equally :) The deep dish is phenomenal, easily among my favorites in the Bay. Drinks: The house white wine was a little flat but that's standard for a casual pizza spot. That said they do make up for it with huge pours (seriously, I think they gave me a 7oz serving, though not sure if it was a one-time thing). Their craft beer selection is small but well-curated, with options that pair perfectly with pizza. She opted for the light Kolsch, which went well with the meal. Pro Tips: - They do half-and-half pizzas, which is great for trying a variety of combinations. - A small is perfect for two with a single salad, but if you're feeling ravenous or want leftovers, go for a medium. - It's generally a bit cold inside, so bring a sweater or layers! Overall, Zachary's is a great local establishment that nails the food, service, and atmosphere. It's our go-to in Oakland! read more

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Our favorite is the thin crust, Zachary special pizza. We always get the large sushi salad. The food is amazing and the service is even better. read more

Zachary's pizza has been my favorite pizza place for years. It's their sauce! So incredibly fresh and delicious. Their tomatoes taste like they're imported from Sicily Italy. Their deep dish is to die for as well but takes longer to make. I highly recommend trying their whole wheat, deep dish crust vegetarian with mushrooms and pesto. It is so good as a vegetarian pizza you don't even miss the meat. I've also had the Zachary's special as a deep dish and that is very good as well. But my favorite overall pizza is the Zachary special. Their Spinach salad is also very tasty and their croutons are garlicky and crunchy. At this location the service is great and your food comes out pretty fast. They feature local artist pictures of pizza and they are fun to admire as they switch them out. The vibes are casual and family friendly. They have street parking and a Trader Joe's parking lot near by. Can't say enough good things about Zachary's pizza. In my opinion they are a local legend when it comes to pies and especially in the East Bay! read more

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Zachary's Chicago Pizza is a pizza joint in Oakland that specializes in Chicago style deep dish pizza. It's a cozy location with great service and it serves good deep dish that's cheaper then booking a trip to Chi-town. My Overall Rating - 3 Stars Atmosphere - Zachary's is in quaint, cozy part of Oakland. The pedestrian friendly neighborhood welcomes you in. But inside Zachary's is showing its age. There's a dedicated space up front to place your order and a sizable dining room if you want to sit and eat. Plenty of tables and poster art but it feels a bit dated. 1/2 Star. Service - The entire staff was super nice, always smiling, and helpful. There are a few Zachary's in the area, but it feels more like a mom-and-pop shot. Nothing but excellent service. 1 Star. Food - The one feature I look for in a Chicago style deep dish pizza is the crust. Unfortunately, Zachary's lacked the buttery crust that packs rich flavor that cuts into the tangy/tart tomato sauce. The ingredients were high quality, the tomato sauce was thick, and the generous mozzarella cheese created the stringy pull away effect. The staff also served us our first slice, but I couldn't help but return to the crust. Two slices made me full, and we had plenty of leftovers. And while full and happy, I couldn't say I was satisfied. 1 Stars. Will I Return? - Probably not. If you're looking for a Chicago style deep dish pizza, Zachary's is your place in Oakland. But if I'm comparing it to Chicago style deep dish from pizza places from Chicago, it's just ok. 1/2 Star. read more

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Same pizzas, different location. The Stuffed Barbecue Chicken pizza was good, but I def still prefer the thin crust version. Also, the Butternut Squash special pizza was underwhelming and lacked goat cheese flavor unfortunately. Regardless, will be back for my go-tos! read more

Came here after 10 years. Always had fond memories of this place. This time I brought the family. Surrounded by an amazing neighborhood stands Zachary's. Just across the street from Trader Joe's. We ordered the Zachary's Special stuffed. Sausage; onions; mushrooms and green peppers. After a 30 minute word search battle, the masterpiece came out. It was just as I remembered. Thin cracker like crust. Thick slightly tart sauce covered the pie. Flavors were good. Staff was also very friendly and everyone seemed happy. It's then I noticed the employee owned signs. Great pizza worth the 30 minute wait. It's no surprise it's been in business for 40+ years. read more