Little Caesar's

Little Caesar's pizza is great for almost any occassion. Whether you're just hanging out with some friends, or celebrating a sporting event, you can never go wrong with Little Caesars. With the lowest prices and numerous locations, for you pizza lovers, Little Caesar's is definately convenient. The people of our country voted their five dollar pizza the best deal for your money.

Man v. Food Atlanta's Carnivore Pizza

ZPizza

ZPizza located in San Ramon offers 14 specialty pizzas!They combine select ingredients using award-winning low-fat skim mozzarella from Wisconsin, certified organic tomato sauce, MSG-free pepperoni, additive-free sausage, and fresh produce. They also offer soy cheese and wheat crust. Their gourmet salads, sandwiches, pastas and calzones are just as delicious.

Location:
3141 Crow Canyon Rd
San Ramon, Ca
(925) 328-0525

Website: http://www.zpizzasanramon.com/aboutus.html

Pizza For Breakfast!

Pizza Orgasmica

This is a great place for people to come sit down, relax, have great drinks, enjoy your cold beer, and have some of finest pizza on Earth! Pizza Orgasmica offers a variety of pizza including 12 Orgasmica specials, 12 Vegetarian specials and you can create your own pizza. They also offer thier half baked pizza, where they half bake it, then you come and pick it up and bake the rest at home.

Location:

823 Clement Street

San Francisco, Ca

(415) 386-6000

Website: http://www.pizzaorgasmica.com/index.html

The Carnivore Challenge at Big Pie in the Sky

You and a friend

One Carnivore Pizza

One hour to eat it all!

$250

The Carnivore is our Trademark 30" 11 pound pizza

as featured on the Travel Channel's Man vs. Food!

Challenges are held Monday-Friday @ 3:30pm and 8:30pm.
We encourage you to make an appointment.

Be the first to win the Carnivore Challenge!

Many have come close, but the challenge remains unbeaten! Winners receive immortality and $250

The Carnivore:
Pepperoni, Ground Beef, Italian Sausage, Ham and Bacon

Did You Know?

Over 100 acres of pizza are eaten each day!

Thats over 350 slices per second!

Amici's

Amici's is where to go if you enjoy thin east coast pizzas. Amici's has 12 different locations throughout the Bay Area. They offer quality toppings and most inportantly, quality pizzas. So if you prefer thin pizza, you will not regret going to Amici's.























Located:

790 Castro StreetNear El Camino Real

Amici's Mission Bay216 King St. @ 3rd streetAcross from AT&T Park

Amici's San Mateo69 Third AvenueBetween El Camino Realand San Mateo Drive

Layered Pear Pizza with Ricotta, Apricot Preserves, and Granola

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1 (9 or 10-inch) refrigerated pie crust
• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 or 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup granola
• Mint, to garnish, if desired

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a bowl, microwave the apricot preserves for 15 seconds.

Unroll the refrigerated pie crust onto a large baking sheet. Spread the ricotta cheese all over pie crust, to within 1/4-inch of the edges. Top ricotta with pear slices, slightly fanning out the pears. Brush pears with apricot preserves.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Top the pizza with granola just before serving and garnish with fresh mint, if desired.

Try this new different kind of pizza for dessert. It's healthy, sweet, and delicious!!!!

Pizza Chicago

Pizz'a Chicago is a fabulous place to eat. They offer a wide selection of Chicago style pizza!! You can order any of thier speciality pizza's as well as create your own pizza. Customers can order online! They have a friendly and family atmosphere in thier restaurants. Pizz'a Chicago was voted #1 in Santa Clara! They have locations in San Jose, Santa Clara, and Palo Alto.

Here is thier website: http://pizzachicago.com/

APPLEWOOD PIZZA

Applewood Pizza is the ideal restaurant to dine in whether you plan to take an entire family, a date, or even if you plan to go solo. The pizzas are served with more toppings than your usual franchise pizzerias. Applewood Pizza offers all quality toppings for any preference. Whether you're a meat lover or even a vegetarian, Applewood has something to offer. Once you eaten here, it is a pizza experience you will not forget.

Located @: 1001 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 324-3486

227 First Street, Los Altos (650) 941-9222

Jupiter

If you're in the mood to relax and kickback with your friends next to the outdoor firepit or want to take that special someone to a classy but laid-back restaurant, Jupiter is the place to be. They have a great atmosphere, the best beers on tap and have live Jazz music.

Many have raved about their honey wheat crust pizza thats fired in their brick over. Try the Cassiopeia Pizza, which is a chicken breast, sweet onion, fresh cilantro, bbq sauce, mozzarella and marinara pizza, it is to die for!

Located at:

www.jupiterbeer.com

2181 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 843-8277

Will Work For Food "Pizza Tosser"

Check out the show Will Work For Food on the Food Network. This Monday Feb 23, 2009 at 9:30 ET/PT Adam Gertler will be in Castro Valley, Calif. where he will mix, roll, and toss his way to pizzaiolo success whipping up 300 fresh pizzas alongside pizza-making and pizza-tossing world champion Tony Gemignani.

The Cholula Pizza By Tony Gemignani

Ingredients

* Pizza dough of your choice
* 3/4 cup pizza sauce
* 1 1/2 cups shredded sautéed chicken breast
* Cholula hot sauce
* 2 cups shredded 100% whole-milk mozzarella cheese
* 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
* 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
* 2 to 4 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh jalapeño chilies
* 4 ounces uncooked firm chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

Instructions

Top your dough with 3/4 cup pizza sauce leaving a 1/2 inch border

Add 1 1/2 cups shredded sautéed chicken breast mixed with 3 to 4 tablespoons Cholula hot sauce

Top with 2 cups shredded 100% whole-milk mozzarella cheese;1 Tablespoon minced garlic; 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 2 to 4 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh jalapeño chilies; 4 ounces uncooked firm chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch chunks.

Drizzle some Cholula sauce over the top and sprinkle some paprika to taste.

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A Little Pizza History

By far pizza has become America's favorite food over the past 50 years. Million of pizza pies are eaten daily, but how often do the people eating the food stop to consider the history. The true origins of this fine cuisine are as colorful as any good pizza pie heaping with toppings.

The common belief is that Italians invented the pizza, however the origins go back to the ancient times. Even though we have yet to uncover archeological evidence of a Dominos Pizza before the last century, it is known the Babylonians, Israelites, Egyptians and other ancient Middle Eastern cultures were eating flat, un-leaven bread that had been cooked in mud ovens. The bread was much like a pita, which is still common in Greece and the Middle East today. Further it is known that ancient Mediterranean people such as the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians were eating the bread, topped seasoned with olive oil and native spices.

The lower class of the Naples, Italy is believed to have created pizza in a more familiar fashion. In the late 1800s a Italian baker named Raffaele Esposito, was believed to have created a dish for visiting royalty. According to the story, the Italian monarch King Umberto and his consort, Queen Margherita were touring the area. In order to impress them and to show his patriotic fervor Raffaele chose to top flat bread with food that would best represent the colors of Italy: red tomato, white mozzarella cheese and green basil. The king and queen were so impressed that word quickly reached the masses. The end results were that the dish was well received to the extent that others began to copy it.

By the beginning of the 1900's pizza made it's way to the inner cities United States, thanks to Italian immigrants, most notably New York and Chicago, due to those cities having large Italian populations. Small cafes began offering the Italian favorite. American soldiers further prompted the dish to become very popular at the end of World War II, having been exposed to it while serving on the Italian front.

Today pizza has become just as American as baseball and apple pie. Only because of its most recent origins is it considered an Italian dish. Huge U.S. based multi-billion dollar corporations should be thankful for the development along with poor college students who can appreciate the fine dining experience pizza has given them.


www.aboutpizza.com

Gioia Pizzeria

If your ever around Berkeley check out Gioia Pizzeria!Gioia Pizzeria takes the best of pizza traditions from the old world and the new. Classic flavors and ingredients such as artisanally made sausage, fresh mozzarella cheese and arugula come together in inspired traditional ways, seasoned with the influence of Bay Area kitchens such as Zuni Café, Chez Panisse and Oliveto. Gioia serves as much locally sourced produce as possible! They sell pizza by the slice, whole pizza, and caters. Their new pizza out is called Broccoli Obama which celebrates our new President.

Gioia Pizzeria is located at 1586 Hopkins Street, Berkeley California 94707. We are open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm. For phone orders please call 510-528-4692.

Pizza Express

"Best Pizza In Town!"

Pizza Express is one of our local favorites. This place is great when you're on the go. don't have time to sit and eat? Simply order your pizza, jet over to the 7-Eleven next store for your favorite drink, and your pizza should be done when you return.

Don't have that huge appetite? At Pizza Express, you can also order pizza by the slice for as little as 3 bucks. We love their soft, thick crust and large slices. Some of my personal favorites include the garlic chicken combo and the meat lovers' special.

Locations:

22323 Redwood Rd.
Hayward CA 94546
(510) 582-3190

19573 Center St.
Castro Valley CA 94546
(510) 886-3466

Frankie, Johnnie, and Luigi Too

Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi Too is the perfect place to go when you don't mind waiting for a table. The garlic aroma will help increase your appetite but once served, you will not regret waiting! The environment is warm, spacious and is ideal for romantic couples or even the entire family. All pizzas are hand-tossed and all offer quality toppings. The authentic Italian food served here is said to be one of the best in Mountain View, CA.Located @: 939 W. El Camino RealMountain View, CA 94040

Papa John's Heart Shaped Valentine's Day Pizza!!!

Valentine's Day is only a couple days away and if you're still looking for somewhere to take your significant other, why not make it easier on yourself and just stay at home instead with Papa John's Seasonal Heart Shaped Pizza!!!! If you and your significant other love pizza and don't feel like spending a lot of money, why not just spend $7.99 on a heart shaped pizza or 14.99 for a heart shaped thin crust one topping pizza and chocolate pastry delights. You will spend less than 20 dollars on dinner and dessert without the stress of Valentine's Day traffic. 

Or if you're having a party and Papa John's is also offering 2 heart shaped pizza thin crust one topping pizza for only $19.99.

Check out the website:

www.papajohns.com

Pyzano's Valentine's Day Pizza

If your looking to try something new for dessert, Take your loved one this Valentine's Day to Pyzano's Pizzeria in Castro Valley where they are making a heart shaped dessert pizza with Nutella, strawberries, and bananas. This dessert is the perfect Valentine's Day treat after you order one of Pyzano's delicious pizzas.

President Obama's Favorite Pizza Spot

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Italian Fiesta Pizza

Pizza My Heart

Pizza My Heart is a great place to get some tasty pizza! They sell pizza by the slice, have many specialty pizza, and award wining pizza. Some of their specialty pizza includes Maverick which is a carnivors delight (Pepperoni, Sausage, Salami, & Linguisa) or Sunset Beach which has Canadian Bacon, Bacon, Red Onions, Bells & Pineapple. Their awad winning pizza includes the Big Sur, Virgin Creek, and Watson Apple. They have fair prices and many locations.
A few locations:

San Jose
117 E San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 280-0707

Santa Cruz
1116 Pacific Ave # B
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-2511

Capitola
209 The Esplanade
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 475-5714



Check out their website: http://pizzamyheart.com/Pizza_My_Heart_Home.html

COSTO PIZZA!

Costco pizza is cheap, large and delicious you can choose from pepperoni, cheese, combination or you can combine all three in one pizza!!!

If you have a large family or if you're having a party and don't feel like spending a load of money..just buy a couple extra large Costco pizzas that will only cost you 10 dollars each!!!!!!

PAXTI'S CHICAGO PIZZA

Paxti's (pronounced Pah-cheese) serves some of the best pizza outside of windy Chicago. Although Paxti's is more of a restaurant, you can be sure to find a wide variety of pizzas. From thin-crust to Chicago styled stuffed pie. From pepperoni to soy cheese, Paxti's offers a wide range of quality toppings in addition to their savory sauce.
















Located: 441 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94301

Frankie, Johnnie, and Luigi Too

Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi Too is the perfect place to go when you don't mind waiting for a table. The garlic aroma will help increase your appetite but once served, you will not regret waiting! The environment is warm, spacious and is ideal for romantic couples or even the entire family. All pizzas are hand-tossed and all offer quality toppings. The authentic Italian food served here is said to be one of the best in Mountain View, CA.

Located @: 939 W. El Camino RealMountain View, CA 94040

Amato Pizzeria

Amato Pizzeria is noticed not only by the quality of their flavorful pizzas, but for their customer service as well. They believe that the restaurant should feel like the customers' second home. They have a wide variety of pizzas and are sure to have one that is right for you. All the ingredients are made fresh, daily. This is a great place to go if you don't mind spending a few extra bucks to enjoy the relaxing environment as well as the quality of the food!

Located:

6081 Meridian Ave. Suite 60 San Jose, CA 95120

(408) 997-7727
amatopizzeria.com

Mountain Mike's Pizza

Mountain Mike's Pizza is a franchise that serves a delicious thick crust pizza that will satisfy all you pizza lovers out there.

Mountain Mike's is known for its wide variety of signature pizzas.

Some favorites are the Pike's Peak all meat combo, the Robbers Roost garlic chicken combination, and the Sizzlin' Bacon Classic. At this pizza joint, you can even have pizza for dessert!

If you really have an appetite, go for their all you can eat special served daily during lunch and dinner hours.

A few locations:

410 W. Harder Road
Hayward CA 94544
510-264-0387

8951 San Ramon Rd.
Dublin CA 94568
925-829-1670

2150 Marina Blvd.
San Leandro CA 94577
510-352-5954

Blondie's Pizza

If you are ever in San Francisco or Berkeley and looking for a place to eat, stop by Blondie's Pizza. They sell pizza by the slice, whole pizza's and always have daily specials. They sell a variety of toppings and styles of pizza that could satisfy everyone's preference.

63 Powell Street
San Francisco , CA 94108
(415) 982-6168

2340 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

(510) 548-1129

Zachary's Pizza

Over 100 Best Pizza Awards!

If you want a great place to take your family and friends for Chicago style pizza, Zachary's is the place to go.

They offer quality ingredients, unique deep-dish pizza that is hard to find in the Bay Area, with great service and a great environment this place is for you.

Some of our favorites are the Spinach and Mushroom and the deep dish Chicken Pizza.

www.zacharys.com

Some locations are:   

     5801 College Ave.

 Oakland CA 94618

 (510) 655-6385

1853 Solano Ave.

Berkeley CA 94707

(510)525-5950

3110 Crow Canyon Place

San Ramon CA 94583

(925) 244-1222

Cheeseboard Pizza

If you love thin crust pizza this is the perfect place for you!!!!!

They've been named as one of the top pizza places in Berkeley and is a favorite among locals.

Cheeseboard is employee-owned and operated. Its community friendly, and they buy most of its ingredients locally!

They offer only 1 type of pizza each day, but changes daily and once they sell out..they sell out for the day.

This place is great for everyone and vegetarians will love this place as well, since their pizza is all vegetarian.

Buy a slice or 2, sit on the grass and enjoy a great time with your friends.

Located:

   1512 Shattuck Ave.

   Berkeley, CA 94701

   (510) 549-3055

Gioia Pizzeria

Gioia is named one of the best pizza places in the Bay Area.

The pizza is made by a New Yorker tossing Brooklyn style pizza and has been favorably reviewed by New Yorkers. 

This place may look like a hole in the wall but it is a great place to try an extra thin crust, that is crisp from center to edge. They combination of gourmet toppings and perfectly baked crust makes the pizza more than a one time experience. 

Try the Julian pizza (butternut squash, gorgonzola cheese, green onions, and gremolata) and a pomegranate lemonade.

Located: 1586 Hopkins Street

                 Berkeley, CA 94707

               (510) 528-4692 

Fat Slice

Fat Slice is a favorite among the students of UC Berkeley. Just a few blocks from shopping and school, students come here way too often.

Who can pass on a CHEAP, LARGE, LOTS OF CHEESE PIZZA SERVED PIPING HOT!!!!

With only $10-11 bucks you can buy a big 18 inch 1 topping pizza and for around 3 dollars you can buy a slice of pepperoni, vegetarian, sausage, cheese and many of their daily specials!!! 

Located: 2375 Telegraph Avenue

                Berkeley, CA 94704

                (510) 548-6479

Pyzano's Tony Gemignani

Pyzano's Pizzeria

This Pizzeria is home to the world's greatest pizza thrower!!!

Pyzano's features a thick crust pizza with a wide variety of pizza toppings and combinations like pepperoni, salami, smoked ham, italian sausage, red onion, mushroom, green peppers, black olives, fresh tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, chorizo and many many more... They strive to always serve top quality ingredients that makes gourmet pizza just like their grandfather did. This pizzeria has a warm family envirnment and loves pleasing their customers. If you stop by you can even see Tony himself flipping or making your pie.

Located at:
3835 East Castro Valley Blvd.
Castro Valley, CA 94522
510-881-8878

Bronco Billy's Pizza Palace

Bronco Billy's is New York style with thin or thick crust. They offer 15 different toppings and they put more meat and cheese then chain-type pizza parlors.

If you're short on cash and you don't want to order a whole pizza they offer pizza by the slice.

Bronco Billy's is located close the Cal State East Bay campus and is convenient for students to grab a quick bit before or after class.

It's located at: 26775 Hayward Blvd #J

Hayward, CA 94542

Wanna know about the best pizza joints in your area?!?!?!

Welcome to X-TRA TOPPINGS!!! 

Good pizza is hard to find these days...but there are tons of places to choose from.  Our site is dedicated to all the pizza lovers. 

We will post all of our recommendations to help you find your favorite pizza joint. 

This site is dedicated to pizza places in the Bay Area and we will be happy to receive any suggestions on other pizzeria locations in your area.