Mike L.
Yelp
Growing up, getting Blondie's pizza was kind of a treat. Mostly because their original spot by the cable car turnaround near Union Square wasn't exactly convenient to where I lived (parking was tough even back then), but also because their slices were far bigger than anything I was used to seeing. As a kid, it felt like they were larger than the size of my head! So, it's safe to say it was a bit of a bummer when they shuttered and even more exciting that they were making a comeback with a new location on this side of SF. Talk about swings - from inconveniently located to seemingly gone to back to uber convenient. And better yet, the pizzas are still as huge as I remember!
In a variety of ways, Blondie's newest outpost feels like the perfect fit. Not only are they far better than any of the past pizza places that have called this spot home in Stonestown's food court, but they're budget friendly prices are great considering its proximity to SF State and all of the different high school kids that come here (they have student specials as well). Compared to other pizzerias out there, their pizza combinations aren't super unique (Cheese, Vegetarian, Pepperoni, Combination, Pesto Chicken, BBQ Chicken, etc.), but there are about a dozen in total to choose from, along with a handful of pastas, buffalo wings, chicken tenders, and fries.
Since we were ordering for a potluck with kids there as well, we wanted something between a pepperoni and a combination would be good and landed on a PEPPERONI, SAUSAGE, AND MUSHROOM PIZZA ($36.95). Now, when we ordered a "Godzilla" size (four inches larger than an X-Large), we figured we were getting something big, but this thing was MASSIVE. So massive that we actually had to put it in the trunk in order for it to sit flat (wouldn't fit on the floor in the car). Sadly, I forgot to snag a photo, but trust me when I say this also came loaded with a generous amount of toppings as well. I just wish their pizza sauce tasted a little better (it felt kind of generic) and that the crust wasn't so thick. The consistency of it was fine (it had a nice chew to it), but it didn't have a ton of flavor to it either (it's akin to read).
While I debated for a while on which way to round from THREE AND A HALF STARS, I ended up rounding down. Ultimately, as much as I appreciate the nostalgia and being able to get Blondie's pizza again, the reality is that it's closer to okay than great. Not that I would ever hesitate in coming back to give them another shot and relive a bit more nostalgia.