Quintessential Chicago Deep Dish Was going to College Avenue as a student many MANY years age Same quality and value here!!!! read more

Disclaimer: If you're a dill fanatic, you'll enjoy their ranch.. I came with a party of 10.5, .5 was our niece and had preordered a large thin pizza Blanca, large stuffed Zachary's special and a small thin cheese pizza. With the Blanca, definitely squeeze the lemon wedge over the pizza before devouring! The cheese pizza was a hit with our nephew. We could've ordered another Blanca instead of the special. There were large chunks of bell peppers and onions under the red sauce that could've been sliced thinner. We had this boxed with over half remaining. In addition to the pizzas, we also added roasted cauliflower, wings, and the meatballs. Both their Buffalo and BBQ wings were fully sauced. Maybe instead of their ranch, will consider asking for more of the applicable sauce. Meatballs were drowned in what appeared and tasted like the same red sauce in the special pizza.. Which now makes sense because both have Zachary in their menu name. These were also boxed up. Roasted cauliflower was well seasoned and a good balance between all the red sauce. Our original server clocked out and a new server took over- that's the story the gentleman/new server shared with us. Awkward. Even at Olive Garden, the server has taken the initiative to tell us of a server change. read more

I just left this review on Google, and decided to paste it here too: There is no way to be unbiased after trying this pizza. The flavor will create a bias. This is definitely my favorite pizza ever. The deep dish is so good, its no wonder Dave Portnoy reviewed the Zacharys in Oakland the highest ranked pizza in the Bay. The price is super reasonable, you'll walk out of there at the same or less you would Round Table and with way better pizza. The athmosphere is super cool, everybody has always been friendly, ALTHOUGH they used to have trivia night which i never got to go to, but i wish theyd bring it back so i could go. I cant think of a better pizza place in any category, which is crazy cause there's a few good places in the area, even across the street there's a good pizza place, but Zacharys is by far the best. read more

Was excited to try Zachary pizza and it did not disappoint service was decent not too bad...I was disappointed that there is much on the appetizer menu no wings i was sad...I did order meat balls comes in a order of 3 I give it a 6/10 and Ceaser salad 5/10 ‍.Now the pizza was mind blowing...I ordered the carne and bbq chicken,great sauce great taste texture was excellent and the meat and sauce ratio was amazing.pizza was so good I was craving more the next day.Zachary did not let me down place is a must try for sure my top 5 pizza spots I had ever tried beside not having much appetizers the pizza is a hit !!! read more

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First time ever having deep dish pizza and it was tasty. Easy parking around. The decor was so adorable inside, my favorite being Totoro artwork. No wait for weekday dinner. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Order a medium size pizza for 2 people which was plenty, the total was about $43. Service was great standard. The pizza was fresh, saucey, and cheesy. The dough had a great crunch for the height of the pizza. Pretty delicious for Chicago style pizza, very filling! read more

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This was our first time having Chicago deep dish style pizza in so long. We've always heard such rave reviews about Zachary's. The parking in the back is plenty and close to the restaurant. We were seated quickly and order taken. We knew based on the menu that the deep dish would take longer to make. We had the caesar salad and it was refreshing and the shredded cheese was delicious. For the pizza, we ordered half of spinach and mushroom and half of Zachary's special. The first pull of the slice had that gooey cheese, which was awesome. The crust was a bit stiff to my liking but the flavor of the ingredients were decent. read more

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4+ The Pleasanton location of the regional chain of Chicago style pizzas. Having roots and living in the East Bay for a long time. I've been to a few of their locations now. This was my first visit at this location. These days when we order a pizza here, I mostly eat one slice in a sitting. These are thick. It's like a pizza casserole if you're familiar with Chicago style pizza. We also ordered some wings here as well that were good. When we went to go pick up the order, parking was easy of find in the downtown Pleasanton area or the lot behind. The space is pretty large with a dining area and a bar area where a game was on the television at the time. While waiting for the food, my brother and I got a couple of beers. The people here friendly in this place, definitely has that communal vibe that you find in neighborhood spots. Just a great spot, especially if you're craving that dense Chicago style pizza. read more

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The entrance to Zachary's can be confusing since the double door entrance is hidden out of view, on the side of the building. If you are on the main street, the entrance is on the left side of the building (left side of the Zachary sign on the building). Just follow the path. This location has a patio, great for warm days, or simply for enjoying the view of the busy street. The staff was so friendly and attentive. Even though we were outside, the staff did a wonderful job checking in on us, offering refills of our beverages and water while l ensuring we were doing well and taken care of (Shout out to Izzy and crew!) The Order: Medium Chicago Style Zachary Special One thing to know when ordering a Chicago deep dish pizza is that it will take about 30min to cook. That delicious thickness needs time... so I recommend ordering some drinks, maybe an appetizer and enjoy yourself with conversation... because these Deep Dish pizzzas are worth the wait. *Pro-tip: put a little honey on your crust. A nice little treat to elevate an already amazing pizza. read more

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First had Zachary's in college, and now I crave it all the time. The Pleasanton location is the one closest to me, and whenever I'm in the area, I stop in for a stuffed half signature spinach mushroom, and half Zachary's classic. Service is always friendly and efficient. Plenty of clean, comfortable indoor and some outdoor seating to enjoy your pizza there, but I always take mine to go. read more

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

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Came with a big group and it was great! We ordered the deep dish, the hot honey, chicken/garlic pizza. Ceasar salad was really good! We were able to take alot to go which was nice. Since we were a large work group, the staff was able to hold our leftovers while we went to another event and came back, that was nice of them. I have only been to the Berkeley Zacharys about 8 years ago. read more

One of my favorite pizza spots to come to! Not only are their pizzas the best, but their customer service is flawless! Always friendly, prompt, and so welcoming. The restaurant itself is clean and the bathrooms are clean (super important). I enjoy sitting outside on a sunny day to enjoy my pizza and people watch! read more

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This is an amazing place! Came here for a farewell lunch for 30 people recently and everyone raved about the food and experience. The stuffed pizzas were delicious, we ordered 5 large ones for us to share and it was just enough for all of us as we were mostly small eaters. Asked the kitchen to cut them into 12s so everyone could taste as many different types as possible. We also ordered 4 entree salads and 3 roasted cauliflowers, all excellent. I called the day before and the manager specifically made sure that he shifted workers around to cater to us. They set up the middle room for us and it was just perfect, cozy and intimate. We also preordered the food ahead of time so they could get ready when we arrived. We still ended up waiting a little but it would've been a longer wait if we hadn't ordered ahead. Shout out to our waiter Lucy, who took care of all of us beautifully. As for which pizza was our favorite, many of us said it was the spinach and mushroom, but some of us also loved the chicken and artichoke stuffed pizza that we special ordered. I loved the experience so much that I came back to take out a half baked pizza for a friend in Napa over the weekend. Ordered it half spinach mushroom and half chicken artichoke, and that's the one that I took a picture of. Everything tasted so fresh I didn't even react to the cheese when I normally have lactose intolerance. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Stuffed large half baked - half spinach mushroom and half chicken artichokes -- both our favorites! - Pizza Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Way back when I was visiting the area regularly, i took a enjoyable hike elsewhere in the East Bay. Afterward we were really hungry and decided that the best way to rectify the problem was to head to Zachary's for some of their exceptional pizza :-) Years ago, I paid my 1st visit to Zachary's (at a different location); ever since, the quality of their pies has been ballooning in my memory. I found myself wanting to return there for a 2nd visit, and found it wasn't at all difficult to convince my friend to join me. Long story short - I was delighted to discover that the pizza at Zachary's was every bit as good as I remembered - maybe even better! When we arrived at Zachary's, the sights and smells of their pizza reminded me in the best way possible that we were about to enjoy a Chicago-style pie like virtually no other in NorCal. The crust is almost like a pie crust that's stuffed (rather than topped) with the toppings you choose. The crust's quality is exceptional, and it's cooked to perfection. The sauce takes things to an even higher level, with the pizza bursting into a taste explosion of well-seasoned deliciousness. Tip: While the quality of the food here is through the roof, the prices unfortunately are not for the faint of heart. That said, you'll find the pizza so filling that you don't need to worry about the prices - even the hungriest guest will find that after one or two slices they are totally full :-) That afternoon we opted for a medium stuffed-crust pie with fresh garlic, sausage, pepperoni, and mushrooms. It was served about 40 minutes after we placed our order, and the overall taste profile was superb - a beautifully balanced symphony of tastes and textures. I totally recommend Zachary's to anyone who finds themselves craving some exceptional Chicago-style pizza. I look forward to returning the next time I'm in the neighborhood. read more

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So this place we don't go here anymore but we have had many times the service was not so great, and the food me personally I don't like. But one day I was eating some meatballs (the only dish I enjoy there) and BRO there was paper in it! And that not only happened once but TWICE! Thougj I'll bump up the score because of the free lollipops and good cheese. Also the thin crust pizza is some of the worst I ever eat it tastes bad, the crust is hard, and the cheese will ALWAYS fall off. The deep dish I don't like it but whatever. So maybe don't go to this place? I wouldn't recommend it but it's better than norm's .. read more

We really enjoyed this place! It was abit confusing to get to the main door at first, we had to walk down the alley. There was no entrace from the main street. Once inside we were greeted warmly and quickly seated. The staff was friendly for a busy day. The art on the walls were really cool and lending itself to laid back atompshere. There is outdoor seating and ample indoor seating too. We decided to order the pepperoni deep dish. We were not disappointed. It takes about 35 mins to come out, but that was to be expected. Definitely recommend you call in your order before showing up, unless you want to take advantage with their happy hour. They have some decent wine and beer selections too. The pizza came out piping hot and the crust was crispy despite all the toppings weighing it down. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Cheese and Pepperoni Deep Dish - Pizza Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Pizza on a lazy Saturday afternoon? Always a yes. Deep Dish Chicago Pepperoni? Even better. 20 minutes after, we were at Zachary's, seated in a cozy corner of the outdoor dining area. Only a few guests were outside, service was steady, and we settled in for the wait - which turned out to be on the longer side. All good, it gave us a good stretch of time to chat and catch up, so no complaints there. When our pepperoni and artichoke deep-dish finally arrived, I was famished - late lunch turning into early dinner will do that. But even with hunger, I only managed a few bites. The pizza tasted sour, which threw the whole experience off. The best part was actually the crust, which had great texture and flavor, but everything else felt a bit mismatched. The restaurant itself was clean, and it carried that typical Pleasanton ambience - comfortable, family-friendly, predictable in a good way. A decent stop for deep-dish lovers, but this particular pizza just didn't hit the mark for me. read more

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* Always order ahead for Zacharys special as it's the best! - lots of indoor & outdoor seating available. -limited street parking Friend was visiting from Hawaii & wanted Zacharys since they don't have one there. Ordered a deep dish for pick up & arrived about 30 minutes to closing. Weekday night. We were starving & asked if ok to eat a slice here before leaving as we had about an hours drive back home. Zach's Crew was nice enough to let us eat there & gave cutlery and plates. I Felt bad as they were in closing phase for the night, refilling condiments & tidying up dining areas. We felt a bit awkward so we hurriedly ate and left. Would like to visit again & at an earlier time read more

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A friend recommended this place, and it was my first time trying Chicago-style pizza. The crust is super thick, with cheese in the middle and sauce on top--it's very saucy and filling, so even one slice was enough. Personally, I found the sauce a bit too salty for my taste, and I wasn't a big fan of the overall texture. However, the Caesar salad and the baked BBQ chicken wings were excellent. One thing that stood out (not necessarily in a good way): the manager told us they accidentally dropped one chicken wing. Since the wings are $16.50 for 9 pieces, they gave us a $1 discount instead of replacing the wing... Honestly, I just wanted my wing back! That said, I appreciated their honesty. The service was a bit inconsistent--some staff were friendly, others seemed uninterested. Since the pizzas are freshly made, we had to wait over 30 minutes for our food, which we understood. There were six of us in total. My son and I both had stomach issues during the meal--I had to run to the restroom three times! No one else got sick, so I'm not sure what caused it. On the plus side, the environment was quite nice--clean, comfortable, and good for groups. Overall, some hits and some misses. read more

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Used to make the haul to Berkeley on Solano Ave. just to get my Zachary's deep dish carne fix, initially in the 90s. So when Pleasanton got its own Zachary's back 2021, I finally made the time to check it out. The crust was buttery and crisp. The filling of Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, chopped bacon and mozzarella hit me like a familiar warm hug.  Same rich, cheesy, meat-loaded masterpiece as I remembered.  Cozy vibe, friendly crew, and easier parking than Berkeley.Also, they have 6 or 8 designated take out parking spots in the rear parking lot. 15 min max. And if you're into fresh air and people-watching, they've got a little al fresco section right out front facing Main St. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Carne deep dish - Pizza Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We went to the downtown Pleasanton location and were seated in the back immediately ambience is lively restaurant was crowded. There is a full bar here at this location. We ordered a stuffed mushroom onion, olive jalapeño pepperoni with extra cheese. It was delicious. I also had a glass or two of Cabernet interesting thing that I noticed we had more than half of the pizza to go home. The waitress bought us boxes to box her own to go when all other tables, the waitress box there's read more

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

Came across this place while on a stroll and had to try it.. Not too many Chicago style pizza parlors Location offers indoor and outdoor spacious seating. Menu offered lots of options, staff did the rounds and parking is available. We ordered a few things and a Chicago pie. It was a beauty! Everything was delicious and shared. So glad we stopped by read more

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You don't find Chicago style pizza just anywhere. While on a work trip one of our coworkers recommended this spot. With no reservation, they were able to accommodate our party of 11. I like to have my pizza with a fresh draft beer. I had their draft Allagash beer which was the right choice for me. I wanted to try all of their pizzaz. I ended up goin for the small stuffed Zachary's Special. This was rich and fresh in flavors, super cheesy (check out the cheese pull video) but I could've done without the green bell peppers. My peers ordered a variety from stuffed Carne to thin bbq chicken and salads. It was a Friday night so I understand it was a busy night, drink service was a bit delayed but not horrible overall. read more

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"The Krusty Krab Pizza... is the pizza for you and me!" Going into my first visit to Zachary's, I'd always heard nothing but great things--which had me ready to channel my inner Plankton and uncover their so-called secret formula. This was also my first time ever trying deep-dish pizza, so expectations were definitely high. If you're planning to order a pizza here, be prepared to wait. And I mean wait. SpongeBob's "12 hours later" felt extremely accurate. Unfortunately, the pizza itself didn't quite live up to the hype for me. I found the deep dish to be overwhelmed by sauce, with a red sauce that leaned heavily acidic and overpowered the rest of the flavors. There wasn't enough cheese to balance it out, which was disappointing. The crust was fine--nothing bad, nothing particularly memorable. For what it is, Zachary's just wasn't my cup of tea, and I don't see myself coming back. Deep dish fans may feel differently, but this one didn't convert me because i didnt have my Diet Dr. Kelp. read more

Really good gluten free pizza! Top 5 gluten free pizzas I've had, the toppings on the rustic italian pizza perfectly complement each other. The arugula salad is light and refreshing. Fun restaurant full of character and great food! read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Entree Arugula Salad - Pizza Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Great deep dish pizza and Caesar salad. The server was friendly and his service was great!

The Big Deep Locally-run small chain of Chicago-style Pizzerias in the East Bay, that began in 1983 at a 900sq-ft hole-in-the-wall in Oakland, and has now expanded to five locations. The business was sold back in 2003 by the original owners to non other than their own employees, making them 100% employee-owned like SJ's A Slice of New York Pizza. The Good: *Located in beautiful Downtown Pleasanton *Dog-friendly outdoor dining *Local brews on-tap *Our primary server, Hannah R, was terrific--but unfortunately there's more to this. See below... *Large (free) parking lot in the back, as well as (free) street parking. *Meatball app was delicious and definitely worth an order, especially since you'll be waiting for a while since the pizzas take 30-45min to bake. The Meh: *Pizzas just seemed dry and kinda "Meh" in the flavor department. We've been to Zachary's before and were blown away by the flavor, but everything was very bland on this visit. The sauce was good, but the crust was dull and flavorless. None of that flaky, buttery goodness Chi-style pizza is known for. The Ugly: *So midway thru our meal, our server had to go take her break. Ok, cool. No biggie, right? Surely one of the other servers will take care of us. Nope. Not one visit from anyone. I even tried to get up and get someone's attention, but nobody bothered to look up from what they were doing. Nobody came until our server came back off break nearly thirty minutes later. She seemed annoyed because she couldn't believe we were still sitting there. We should've been gone long ago, but yet no. I don't blame our server, but whomever was supposed to be helping out. Conclusion: Meh pizza and even meher service means we probably might not ever be back. Which is honestly a shame, because we used to *love* Zachary's. But alas and alack no more. read more

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I had a terrible experience! My server Yalbania was extremely rude and unresponsive. I had to wait 10 minutes just to get another fork and ranch during which my pizza got cold. I was the only table she was serving yet she would disappear and not come back to see if there was anything I needed. The food was okay but the customer service ruined my experience. I had to go inside and ask for the check after I waited a while for her to come by. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Entree Caesar Salad - Pizza Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I'm originally from Chicago and this deep dish is the closest thing I've found / had outside of Illinois. It's a mix between Lou Malnatis and Giordano's (IYKYK). The caesaer salad was also delicious. 10/10 recommend this place! read more

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

Good pizza! Ordered for takeout, and the food was ready when they said it would be! I liked that they let us do a half and half to appeal to our whole group! The pizza was good, I'm not a big chicago pizza person but I liked this pizza! I would definitely get pizza from them again. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Half Medium Stuffed Chicken Special and half Medium Stuffed Zachary's Special - Pizza Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I'm extremely disappointed with the treatment I received today. I came in with my trained service dog, and instead of being welcomed like any other customer, I was met with disrespect and discrimination from an employee named Andrew. From the moment we arrived, Andrew told me that my service dog "couldn't sit on my lap," which was already confusing and unnecessary the dog never touched the table, but then he went even further and asked me why I even have a service dog and that he wouldn't bring my pizza out until he was on the floor, I even went as far as saying "I'll put the dog away once you bring the pizza and told me he would not bring the pizza until he was away. This is not only rude, it is illegal to ask. His tone, attitude, and overall behavior made me feel emotionally attacked, embarrassed, and singled out for no reason. Instead of understanding or following the law, he made it clear that they are not animal-friendly, and insisted that I leave or take my dog "somewhere else," even though service dogs are fully allowed in public businesses. The way he spoke to me made me feel like I was being kicked out for having a disability accommodation. Absolutely unacceptable. No customer should ever be treated this way, especially someone with a service animal. This experience was hurtful, discriminatory, and showed a complete lack of training and compassion. I truly hope management takes this seriously and educates their staff, because what happened today was not okay. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Manager Andrew - Pizza Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Amazing! Pleasanton is our favorite location due to the great service and food. The restaurant is always clean and the atmosphere is family oriented. read more

Omigaaa the Cesar Salad is sooooo good! The dressing is made right!! Soooo good, it made my day! We ordered a Zacharys 10" and I can't believe how good it was!! Yummmm yumm!! Now that schools are opening, this would be a great place to come to after a game or event. Piggy heaven in here! I'll be back! read more

This place was so good! The patio was super adorbs, and in the inside was neat! The pizza itself was amazing, the texture of the cheese was soo good and as someone who usually doesn't like tomatoes, I lovedd it. And our server Izzy was really sweet and kind. Keeping us in mind while our pizza was cooking and making sure my boyfriend and I were looked out for. Even tho I'm from the Peninsula, the whole experience made me want to stay longer in Pleasanto read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Cute drawing Izzy drew for us x3 - Pizza Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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The pizza was delicious and fresh! The cauliflower app and the arugula salad were also really good. It was packed on a Saturday night so we waited for almost an hour for a table. We had to reject the first table because they wanted to fit 4 adults and a wheelchair in a corner table meant for 4 so the adult in the wheelchair couldn't even eat at the table because there was no space. Luckily they were able to give us a new table that fit our party but it was initially a pretty disappointing experience because we had to move up and down the crowded restaurant even though we had told them about our needs. read more

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

Super family friendly place . Love Zachary's for their wholesome community vibe . The pizzas are great and so varied from deep dish Chicago style to thin crust pies . They even offer gluten free crusts . The salads and the appetizers are also a great plus , specially their cauliflower bites , just love it . Love their weekday trivia nights , always a great time for the kids and grown ups alike. read more

Haven't been to Chicago so I'm no expert but the deep dish pies we had - Zachary's Special & BBQ chicken were bursting with flavor! It is sooo good! The crust was crunchy & held the ingredients in place. The BBQ sauce was sweet & tangy. We chose the cauliflower appetizer over a salad & it was perfect! The menu clearly stated that a stuffed pizza takes 20-30 mins so we knew we had to wait. It definitely was worth waiting. The dining hall is casual & the posters on the walls kept us entertained. BTW, the pizzas heated up in a toaster oven, were just as great the next day! read more

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Excellent experience every time we come. Now they offer happy hours, even better deal. We have ordered a stuffed half Zachary special and half apple farm special. I like the overstuff tomato sauce and cheese. Expect the long wait time or call ahead for ordering. Price still remains reasonable. Love the drawings/ paintings on the wall that done by local kids. read more

Had this place in my bookmarks for a really long time. Just needed an excuse to stop by here as I'm never really in the area. Well today was that day. After a day of hitting up the outlets, we needed to eat. Lots of free parking in the back. Service was fast and friendly as we were seated right away after we arrived. Unsure of what to get so we just did a half and half of bbq chicken and carne. We don't have stuffed pizza very often so this was something completely different to us. Was pretty good and would return if I'm in the area. read more

Zachary's Chicago Pizza - Half carne pizza, half bbq chicken pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Ok this is a super rating for me. I think they execute their Chicago pizza beautifully--/ if you like really saucy pizzas. I'm not a saucy person. But I did love their Cesar salad- the dressing is just delicious. I purchased an 8oz container of the dressing g for about $10 - super thick. ( had to water it down a little and added some evoo) so eventhough the container wasn't big -- it's lasted me for a few family size salads . I'd come back again. read more

I have had Zachary's for years! My favorites are the stuffed crust pizzas: Spinach and Mushroom, Zachary's Special, and Chicken Special. The stuffed crust pizzas take awhile little longer to be ready, but it's worth it! I have ordered these stuffed pizzas to go, and they are still hot and yummy by the time I get to my destination. Recently I came here to dine in and ordered the thin crust Zachary's Special. The thin crust was good! I liked it. Service was good. We were asked a couple of times if everything was okay. They helped box up our leftover pizzas. At the end, they give you lollipops with your bill. The walls are decorated with framed artwork of Zachary's that people have created and drawn. read more

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