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    Zachary's Chicago Pizza

    4.3 (4.2k reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Comfort Food
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Veggie pizza.
    Gen M.

    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.

    1/2 eaten pepperoni slice
    Taylor J.

    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.

    Rustic Italian and carne
    David L.

    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.

    Stephanie A.

    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.

    Oozing cheese!
    Mike M.

    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.

    Special + anchovies
    Janet D.

    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)

    Robbie R.

    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!

    Good Health pizza
    Jo W.

    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.

    Pizza Blanca (front) and Barbecue Chicken (back)
    Breanne B.

    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.

    GF Zacharys Special
    Raquel P.

    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.

    Bottom Stuffed crust
    Alma S.

    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!

    Half baked always available as stuffed takes about 30-40 minutes
    Jannette R.

    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.

    12''Medium Stuffed Pizza
    Ray N.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Zachary's Chicago Pizza

    Can you bring your own bottle of wine?

    Yes, with corkage fee.

    Do they have coupons anywhere?

    We have a VIP program where you earn points that can be used towards future purchases! You can sign up at any location.

    Do they have cornbread/cornmeal crust pizzas?

    No they don't. You would have to go to Little Star or Star Pizza

    Are they dog friendly? Is the Chicago style stuffed pizza (the kind with two layers of crust with tomato sauce on top) come in a small size or med size? If so, how many…

    No Med 6

    What kind of cheese is the vegan cheese? Do they make it there or is it Daiya?

    Hi, thanks for asking. We use Follow Your Heart vegan cheese.

    I just wanna know how many slices does it have the small one?

    Hi Stephany, Our small pizzas are cut into 6 slices. Hope this helps!… Read more

    What do you think about their regular crust pizza?

    It's great! The pepperoni regular crust pizza is probably on of my favorite regular pepperoni pizzas! My mom doesn't like deep dish, so we often get one deep dish and a regular, I'm never bothered by it, Tastes just as good!

    Is the gluten free pizza good? Trying to find the best gf pizza in or near Berkeley while we're here!

    Yes! And they're super adaptable as well.

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    I have been wanting to try this place for a while, but it took the news of them closing to get me…read morethere. At least I got to go a couple times before they closed and was able to try all the unique flavors that I wanted to try. The first time I went was with my family. We got a whole Ube pizza. The taste was good, and love the uniqueness of it. Even the dough is purple! There weren't that many people there when we went, so the service was quick. My second visit was closing weekend with a group of friends. I got to try two more flavors recommended by the server during my first visit - blackberry and longanisa. Both were very good in different ways. I think I preferred the blackberry slightly over longanisa. They had a lot of take out orders that day, and we got the last white dough (there were still Ube). Good thing we got what we got. Even though they were super busy, the service was still quick and pizza came out fast. I heard they opened up again in San Francisco but for take out only. So glad they reopened because after having the amazing pizzas right before they closed on Oakland, my friends and I were sad that we didn't go sooner. Can't wait to try again in the future.

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    Pizzeria Violetta in the Prescott Market is such a great addition. They're doing a really…read moreincredible Oakland Restaurant Week (3/12-22) deal for $35 including one 18-inch specialty pizza, one entrée salad, and FOUR chocolate chip sea salt cookies (on weekdays only) during dinner hours around 4p-9p. We came, we saw, we ate, we conquered. Awesome deal, and those cookies...a huge win and crowd-pleaser. We did the Classic Caesar Salad and the Sweet Little Pig Pizza (pepperoni, brown sugar candied bacon, house made tomato sauce, cheese, basil). Loved the inclusion of the brown sugar candied bacon! I noticed they have a Hot Hawaiian Pizza with brown sugar cured pineapple that also looks divine. Also to note, they have hearty sandwiches like Chicken Parmesan on the menu, shareable appetizers like Jumbo Chicken Wings, and cocktails! Pro tip, make sure to order a side of the Buttermilk Basil Ranch..yum! I noticed kiddo options and did I also see a S'more pizza on the menu? Interior seating available, but can also sit in main dining hall or outside with your order too. We will be back. Thank you for the sweet note on our pizza box :)

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    Haven't explored East Bay's food scene yet, but I happened to be in Oakland and stumbled across…read moreMama's Boy Pizza. It's a classic neighborhood slice shop that immediately reminded me of places back on the East Coast where I grew up. You order up front and the cashier was super friendly and recommended the Burrata slice. The pizza was fantastic. I went ahead and ordered the burrata slice (no surprise if you've been reading my reviews), topped with burrata, hot honey, and fresh basil. My partner got the burrata and the cacio e Pepe grandma slice. It was easily one of my favorite slices I've had in the Bay Area so far. I'd honestly make the drive just to grab pizza here again. There are a handful of seats inside and outside, plus additional seating upstairs. If you're looking for a great slice in the East Bay or even the Bay Area, this place is absolutely worth checking out. I will be back for sure!

    The best pizza in the Bay area by far!!!! Pretty fast service, it does get busy quickly and there…read moreisn't a lot of seating, but there is some upstairs if you have a larger group that can work. The ambiance is cozy and warm, I really like the overall set up here. The pizza though, the pizza is the star of the show! All the pizzasa were so flavorful, but the standouts were the Burrata pizza (it has hot honey!), the Pesto pizza, and the Mushroom pizza was decent too. However, the Cacio e Pepe pizza was pretty disappointing, luckily that was the only one we got just slices of. We also really wanted to try their Pineapple pizza, but I guess we'll save that for our next visit. Oh, and the ranch is great here too! Food: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.5/5

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