Blondie's Pizza

This pizza has soul! and is a must try when in the area. It's absolutely no contest. Blondies is the best pizza in Berkeley.

Being a Bay Area native eating at Blondies was a must. For years, we traveled by Bart and bus to grab a slice of Blondies delicious pizza. Fast forward to yesterday, I took my child to grab a slice of Blondies pizza for her first time, and I personally believe the quality and flavor has changed. Don't get me wrong, it was good but not great. I will still recommend Blondies because everyone's taste buds are different, but I don't plan to take the 30-minute drive again.

Blondies, a beloved Berkeley institution, serves up delicious grab-and-go slices that have stood the test of time. With a variety of options including combo meats, vegetarian, and more, there's something for everyone's taste buds. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Blondies offers a quality slice of pizza that satisfies cravings and keeps customers coming back for more.

Really enjoyed the choices and pizza here. Many by the slice options and those are served up quickly. If say medium thick crust that was tasty. The slices are big. One should do it for the average appetite! Lots of fun choices. I did not see beer or wine. Recommended.

The pizza was fine. I ordered two personal pizzas. The board said 15 minutes. Unfortunately the person ahead of me ordered 10 xl pizzas. This made my two pizzas take over 30 minutes. I would have not ordered if I had known. The sign says 5 minutes.

Abe's pizza (now Blondie's) proudly states nothing has changed. One bite of their cheese and mushroom pizza takes me back to the 80s when blondies was famous for their platter size slices. The pizza was delicious and the experience delightful. The fresh airy crust is not everyone's favorite but I am a fan. Their pizzas have good quality cheese and a subtle tomato sauce. I give it a definite thumbs up. One note: their menu offers hot link sausage. Not sure if it's the stuff you get at Costco or the typical Italian sausage you typically see on pizzas.

Awesome pies and huge breaksticks. I ordered a medium California and breadsticks, ate like a king and still had most of the breadsticks and half the pizza left. Super friendly staff, always joking with customers. Great ambiance. The listing needs to be updated. It says Blondie's pizza on the sign not Abe's, had a challenge finding it at first. Great value for money! The penultimate Berkeley student experience imho.

This is the best pizza in Berkeley! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The restaurant is centrally located in the outskirts of UC Berkeley making it a very popular location for Cal students. All throughout campus I noticed students eating pizza from this spot and the pizza boxes in trash cans so I was curious to see what all the hype was about. I’m so glad I decided to stop by because for only $32 (including tax) I was able to get a huge three topping pizza. Their menu is very clear and they have devices where you can order. The place was fairly busy for 3 PM with take out customers. The location was clean and the only complaint I have is all their extra fees. They charge $0.50-$1 for a to-go box and charge 4% when using a credit card. It’s important to note that they do not go by Abe’s Pizza, instead they go by Blondie’s Pizza which is confusing when you’re trying to find the location. Wait times were reasonable too. Definitely recommend to everyone!

Delicious! Best crust ever. Haven't had Blondies in probably 10 years and it's just as good as I remember. It was my kids first time trying it on Saturday and Blondies is now officially my 7 year olds favorite restaurant. He devoured 4 slices from a personal size pepperoni pizza (which was pretty big). We spent about $35 total for 2 pepperoni pizza by the slice, personal pepperoni pizza, and 2 drinks. Not bad especially for the size of pizza. Only downside is there's not much seating space, which isn't a big deal but for being there with 2 small kids we needed a table to eat. Snagged one while waiting for our order.

The pizza is really good! Also this place deserves 5 stars. I hope I'll get to come here again.

Last Sunday, amidst a bustling event in Berkeley hosting over 750 contestants and parents, we ordered 18 pizzas with a promised delivery time of 12 pm. Despite a preceding big order of 20 pizzas due at 11:45 am, our pizzas arrived just 10 minutes late, which was perfectly acceptable given the circumstances. The kitchen staff and cashier handled the rush with professionalism and patience, even amidst some understandably frustrated parents. The pizzas themselves were delicious, a hit with both kids and adults alike. To make up for the slight delay, the staff kindly offered us a whole complimentary pizza, a gesture that truly touched us. Despite the chaos, the staff at Blondie's pizza delivered exceptional service, leaving us eager to return next year for the event.

Blondies is SUCH a Bay Area staple that it's not even funny. I've gone to this location on Telegraph so many times over the years. For starters, parking is always going to be a nightmare on Telegraph. But considering what food prices are in general, Blondies provides solid food for a solid price. Super lowkey and the service was beyond quick. Check it out as you're strolling up and down Telegraph!

It's good to see Blondies Pizza is still on Telegraph. The pizza slices are big and delicious. Consistently good.

I am from Berkeley and rarely go out to eat to places near campus because of the traffic. However, blondies never disappoints. I was torn between the options of pizzas but I ended up getting a slice of cheese and oh man! I had forgotten how amazing the classic pizza is. I did not want to share! They have the stands where you can order on the iPad - took awhile to get the food but it was well worth the wait. Next time, I'll be sure to go up to the counter and order.

Man, I love this place. The set-up, the speed, is great! The folks are friendly, and the pizza is just the way I remember it when I was a kid, and they had the other shop in SF by the cable car turnaround. The dough is chewy and crisp, not too thick like Chicago style and not flimsy and thin like NY style. If they can call this SF Bay Area style, this will be it. Their daily specials are always a hit and a nice surprise every time you go.

Got a full large pepperoni pie of the thick variety. It was good but can't say fantastic. The sauce could use more zest and cheese was minimal on my pie. I will say the pepperoni is possibly the best tasting and all beef. The side of ranch wasn't the best quality either. I'll try the thin pie next time, assuming they still have it. I've come here on and off for 40 years. Definitely changed a lot over that time. Probably changed hands several times but the basic vibe remains the same and I love that.

Bloodies has fat slices that come out at an extremely high temp. Good flavor, I'm just not into puffy, thick crust. Rather have a New York style slice. Still, it's kind of a staple for visits to Telegraph Ave. can't find LSD like I used to.

Great pizza. Generous size for the price. Ordering process is well organised. All in all a very pleasant experience. Base is a fluffy, bready type of dough. I had a basic cheese pizza (a slice). I tasted something garlicky, which is probably their default pizza base. Maybe garlic oil on pizza base before tomato sauce. Anyway. Very tasty. One slice was enough for a quick lunch for me. (They accept card payment) Also a side note - there is now another Blondie's pizza location inside Westfield in downtown SF.

Still a great slice after all these years. A staple of my Cal experience in the 80s. One slice is really all it takes. Fluffy, doughy crust with a good amount of sauce, cheese and pepperoni.

One star because came here after a night in the city ordered a small pizza and I realized that they charged me a $1 for the box they put my pizza in. How am I suppose to take a medium pizza home with no box? I get the slice pizza you charge .50 cents for the box but we ordered a whole pizza. She didnt give me any other options just said we have to pay for the box. Very weird will never come back. To me its giving lets charge for any and everything to get an extra buck and I don't like that! Custom pizza half pep and sausage half cheese with extra cheese with a $1 box. Smh

The classic slice has definitely gotten more expensive since I used to cut high school classes for superlative slice. But little else, except kids look a lot younger

Going to school here in the late '70's and early '80's, I was one of many starving students who sought post-library study sessions who sought something to fill my empty stomach before calling it a night. The options were Top Dog, Carolina's Pizza, or Giant Burger for take and go options. For those wanting to sit down and get a beer and pizza upstairs or a fresh grilled burger downstairs, Kip's was the place. Sometime in or around 1980, a new kid on the block opened on Telegraph Avenue and students migrated to Blondie's Pizza. Open late? Check. Big thick slice? Check. Wallet friendly? Triple check. In recent years after leaving, I noticed how Telegraph Ave has evolved. For a while, I'd heard that a competitor (Fat Slice - closed 2019, just before the world chamged) was the place until one year they both were gone. I'd been in the area for concerts over the past few years and often lamented about those old time places. I was shocked when I saw the entrance (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=LLSPI5rU-6E5t3ehDZ6Fzg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) and asked my concert companion whether this was okay for a pre-performance meal. The layout is substantially different and the dining area is about the same size given the addition of the beverage refrigerator and the order stations; in other words, it's still small. After a quick study of the menu, we both ordered the pepperoni slices (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ENbmX9hR5u-57P2GxglQyQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) at one of the order stations. I thought it would be a quick turn around, seeing the prepped pies displayed on the counter (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=4hgNHoT3DPMY1s8QJmCl2g&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). It was about an eight-minute wait as I watched the kitchen put our slices in the oven before boxing them as requested. The seating area was full of high school students as we waited but cleared by the time we started to eat. There were condiments at the cashier window but the parmesan cheese shaker was pretty much empty. When I took that first bite, it was okay but definitely didn't bring back those memories from thirty plus years ago. The crust was thick and one note for me and the toppings were just okay as it's hard to impress with tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni slices. Bottom line, it filled out tummies before our trek up the hill to Greek Theater. The visit brought back some memories but, knowing the history, it just didn't wow me. I like their typical Berkeley policy of returning the empty box (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=r34zeVQwROgFWGA0CmMwnQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) to the cashier so that it can be used again. It's still Berkeley, just not the Berkeley where I used to live and study.

Blondie's has one of the best pizzas in Berkeley! They have very quick service and cheap slices that will fill you up. Whenever I am looking for a quick bite, I stop by Blondie's for a slice of pepperoni pizza. Their pizza has a thick crust and a satisfying chew. I really enjoy the pepperoni, which packs a lot of flavor. They also have a variety of toppings to customize your pizza. Blondie's will always be my go-to spot to satisfy my pizza craving! Tip: Ask for a side for ranch for your pizza (It costs a little extra)! I also like to add extra cheese and chili flakes to my slice before leaving.

Wasn't able to get a picture due to business, chaos, and extreme hunger! We got a 12" vegetarian pizza and scarfed it down so fast we were like wolves. It took over 30 minutes for our order to be finished-- although it could be attributed to the business of that day rather than inefficiency on their part. Finally, upon receiving our order, we dove into the treat-- such fluffy, soft crust. Definitely fans of thin crust would not appreciate the thickness of this crust, but as a bonafide carb lover I did. I felt like they could have put a lot more vegetables on it. Also, they didn't put as much cheese as normal pizza places-- I personally found this a PLUS (more limelight on that crust!) but traditional cheesy pizza lovers may be disappointed. For my own personal taste, this was an amazing pizza. But for others it might not be the case.

I haven't been here in years. I was so excited to see they were still in business. They haven't changed still good and the slices are still huge!!

95% soft fluffy dough, 4% cheese, 1% sauce. ordered on snackpass and service was super quick. Good spot for a quick slice and the ambiance was great, standing tables and seated tables to chat while eating

Blondie's is a staple in the area and even though a slice and drink no longer costs $3 (it'll set you back $8 nowadays), the pizza is hot, fresh, and a perfect way to get some greasy food in the belly before a night of drinking. It's been a while since I've had the pizza, but I don't remember the dough being so thick in the past - it's way too bready now. Absolutely not the best pizza by any measure (even price - Costco definitely has them beat), but close and convenient to campus and not terribly expensive.

Best pizza that I've had since I came out to California! I got a small pizza with artichoke hearts and mushrooms for 2 of us and it was fantastic. The artichokes and mushrooms as well as the cheese and tomato sauce were fresh and delicious. Even the crust was fresh. It was surprisingly good for California pizza

Been coming here for pizza for years now and figured it's time they've received their flowers. For starters, for anybody who doesn't know or doesn't eat pork like I do this place serves BEEF pepperoni. Yes, the only place I will go and get a slice of pepperoni pizza. Always hot, always fresh and always made to order. Whenever we can't agree on something to eat and we wanna grab something quick, this is our go to. Perfect bite after a walk around the lake on a Saturday afternoon or evening a late night Friday night snack. Always great service and never a wait. Perfect Slice!

I've frequented Blondies for at least 20 years, just getting a hot gooey delicious slice. The only difference is that this time I ordered delivery through DoorDash. Big mistake. I ordered a pepperoni with mushrooms pizza. While the toppings were great and it was a good value if you don't take into consideration the unacceptable delivery fee and unearned tip ( I wish you could take them back when they screw up), without the absolute hot freshness, the cheese wasn't gooey and the crust wasn't hot. Of course, the Dasher made sure of that by not following my instructions and customer service was, as usual, unhelpful... it's happened before. So, I'd suggest, like some pizza places that are excellent if you eat their pizza hot, go there and get your slice or pie and eat it before it cools down. I have now cancelled my DoorDash account. Slice delivery is much better.

The name is back! A Berkeley staple. They closed down all over the bay area before and this place used to be called abes pizza before but always tasted like Blondie's pizza to me so it never left for me. Same gluttonous, big large soft, and crispy pepperoni pizza slice and always left you with a greasy plate but you just ignore that because you'll be busy stuffing your face. Hahaha. This place always good eats when I'm craving pizza. SYOY 2023

I returned to my ol stomping grounds and was delighted that Blondie's was back. Cleaner. They replaced the big Red Hot Chili Peppers poster with more refined framed album covers, and they heat your slice for you rather than just handing it to you.

I was very very sad when I saw blondies had closed for a little while but once I saw they were on DoorDash I was able to share with my pandemic baby the best pizza I've had in Berkeley and the only pepperoni that is beef in this area (and this is now both of our favorite pizza spot) . The pizza is absolutely as delicious as it was years ago and although I ordered via DoorDash it was still hot and fresh, plenty of sauce plenty of cheese. The crust is so pillowy soft and just perfect.

Always love a good slice of Blondies Pizza I took my daughter her the other day for her first time and she loved the options for slices they had. Make sure to add the additional seasoning at counter... they have a few different options like garlic, oregano, pepper, cheese, and red peppers

I know I haven't tried every single pizza place in the world but so far my whole I think Blondie's pizza is the best pizza I have ever had in my whole life. The buffalo wings are good but they take to long with the wings but it's worth it. The restaurant is pretty clean. The staff are nice and I think the tie die Blondie's shirt is cool.

Crazy. It used to be 8 dollars for a whole pizza and now it's over $8/slice!!!! I moved away 10 years ago and this was my first time back. No lines, no crowds like there were... The pizza was not fresh (they had to reheat it). Tastes great, like Blondies always tasted. But while it was a nice trip down memory lane, i will not going back at $8. For a slice!!

One of my least favorite places it Berkeley. The pizza is so thick and the pepperoni and sausage slices are also too thick. The sauce on the wings I got were too watery.

Blondies has the best pizza hands down classic New York style pizza always hot and fresh cheese is my favorite slice!

I grew up on Blondies and remember what the slices used to look and taste like, and this ain't it. A childhood friend came into town and she was feeling nostalgic and wanted a slice. I got a slice of pepperoni (all beef pepperoni!). The pizza is... fluffy now. The crust tasted bland - it's usually the part I look forward to the most in pizza - and the part I enjoyedthe most was the sauce and pepperoni. We both agreed that it is nothing like what we grew up eating. In her words "I remember a more New York style and now it's more Chicago." Maybe it's the fog of the past (no, it isn't) but the flavor has changed.

Perhaps there's some local nostalgia going on with these reviews, but the slice of cheese pizza has to be one of the worst slices I've ever had. Thick and way too sweet cakey crust that overwhelmed the cheese and tomato, and didn't even taste fresh. Awful.

Whenever I am in the neighborhood, I have to get this slice of pizza! This place has been in Berkeley for as long as I can remember. The service is efficient, and you can dine in or take out. The ambiance is friendly and quick paced. My favorite slice is pepperoni and olives, but you can't go wrong with anything here. The crust is perfect, the ingredients are fresh, and the pizza has the right amount of grease. The serving size allows me to eat a little now and save a few bites for later. Best pizza in the Bay!

I hadn't been here in years and what happened to Blondies so sad . Place was empty at 6:20 pm and had to wait 20 minutes for one slice of pizza . The pizza has changed no flavor pizza crust and chewy . So sad used to be so good .Cheese and sauce was very light . Temperature was Luke warm . To make it even worse hours later after eating this pizza my stomach started to hurt then the gas explosive diarrhea. I miss the old blondies I guess good things never last .

I was brought here by my sister because she claims this is her favorite pizza place. Tbh I was skeptical because I have my own favorites but after trying it I can see why she loves it. We got a pepperoni slice and the slices are gigantic. Ingredients are good quality and the bread is nice and fluffy. Normally I appreciate a good crunch on my pizza crusts but this fluffy crust was delightful. Right down the street for Cal, this is a great place to grab a slice and make memories with your friends.

The pizza is always so good and its my go-to in Berkeley! I also love that they offer a variety of drinks and toppings for pizza.

The garlic was horrible. The meat was dried out and overcooked. The pizza was tasteless. However, the beef pepperoni was tasty and delicious.

Best pepperoni pizza EVER!!! And the cheese sticks were a great addition. We got the pizza fast but the cheese sticks too awhile. Nonetheless the staff are hardworking and made the experience great. We dined in and enjoy our food while it was hot and the Friday night environment

amazing good pizzaPepperoni Pizza Very friendly and relaxing. My boyfriend use to come here when he was younger and always told me about it. This past weekend we went with our two kids. and OMG amazing sooo delicious! and the slices are perfect size! 10/10 recommendations!

We came in after trick or treating, it was late we were tired and STARVING! Blondies saved us it was quick, inexpensive and the kids devoured it! The service was very nice the young lady who took our order was super sweet (thank you!)

Classic Berkeley pizza. Same as the 1980s - just as good as when I was a kid! The employees are sweet and give the place a great vibe.

One of my favorite pizza places anywhere. It's delicious. It's in a prime location if you're out and about in downtown Berkeley and are hungry.

I love their pepperoni slice, it is the best in the world. I go out of my way to grab it. This place is a stable of berkeley.

The pizza was great and the slices were huge! You will definitely get your money's worth. Super fast service and lots of beverage options.

Greasy, easy to grab pizza. Not my vibe but if you're super hungry in a college student, I bet you will love it.

20 min wait for one slice of pepperoni pizza. That's how you lose customers I'm never returning. 20 fucking min wait

This place is hard to beat. Close location, cheap prices, and excellent service. There's also huge daily SnackPass discounts. All of their pizzas are good, I like them by the slice. I haven't really tried any of their other menu items. Though better pizza does exist in Berkeley (Sliver, for example), it doesn't get much better than this for the price point

I hadn't had Blondie's in a few years, but my cousin who recently moved from the Bay Area was visiting and had a taste for it. I'm used to Blondues not being the cleanest, but the condition of the restaurant was the worst I've ever seen it. I tried to talk my cousin out of eating here, but he was craving it; so I took one for the team (which I totally regret now). We decided to take our food to go based on the condition of the restaurant. Not only was the service terrible, but our pizzas tasted like cardboard. When we called to complain, the phone constantly rang then when someone finally answered, they hung up on us. We ended up throwing our pizzas away and I recommended we eat at Round Table in Montclair. I promise you it felt like we were in a whole new world over there. The restaurant was spotless, the customer service was excellent, and the pizza was amazing. I will NEVER go back to Blondie's again.

Got a slice of vegetarian pizza & cajun sausage supreme. Not the same as it use to be, lots of dough with super thin slices of veggies. They will make you thin crust in whole size pizza only. I really miss SF location & now that its in the WESTFIELD MALL its same kind of pizza as Berkeley. No more premade slices in thin crust..2 slices cost $15+. Staff was very nice.

Great for cheap pizza by the slice that's at the level of Pizza Hut just less greasy. I normally just get a slice of cheese pizza. FYI: They give humongous slices when you just buy 1 slice. I did once have an entire Chipotle chicken pizza without sausage and that was fire.