Che Fico Pizzeria at Thrive City

"Ask for a seat on the patio at this Thrive City pizza spot (an offshoot of the original Che Fico in NoPa) for an unobstructed view of Bayfront Park. There’s no wrong time to visit. Arrive at 5pm when doors open to watch the water glisten while sipping on an aptly named Good View Manhattan (it’s what you’d expect, plus coffee cordial) or stop by a couple of hours later. Plan to close out the night by watching the blinking lights on the Bay Bridge and munching on a solid pineapple pizza and a precariously tall cup of strawberry soft serve." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez

"First there was Che Fico, then Che Fico Alimentari came and went, and now there’s Che Fico Pizzeria. Like its predecessors, Pizzeria is a casual sit-down but with the addition of a gigantic patio overlooking the water. Unfortunately, unlike its sister restaurants, Che Fico Pizzeria hasn’t mastered turning dough and cheese into something worth ordering. The crust of the pepperoni pizza is soggy and cheese sloughs off onto your plate in between bites, taking the meat—the best part of this pie—with it. Ironically, the non-pizza dishes of the menu are a lot better. The caesar salad has a thick dusting of parmesan, sturdy croutons that don’t cut open the roof of your mouth, and a tangy vegetarian dressing that you’ll want to explore adoption opportunities with. The parmigiana sandwich with a fried chicken cutlet and a thick blanket of mozzarella is solid. The only downside is that you’ll need to inhale it within minutes before the marinara-laden bread disintegrates in your hands. Soft serve is the only option for dessert, and it’s a good one. The strawberry flavor tastes like the actual fruit and has a hint of salt to balance it out. Would we come back for a full meal? Not right now. But, would we stop by for some soft serve from their to-go window or a glass of wine outside while admiring the view of Bay Front Park? Definitely. Food Rundown photo credit: Patrick Wong Caesar Salad The highlight of the meal. Parmesan covers every shred of little gem and we don't miss the anchovies in the dressing one bit. If you only have space for one salad on your table, get this one. photo credit: Patrick Wong Chopped Salad This gluten-free salami and provolone-heavy dish tastes like a deconstructed Italian sub. The pepperonici and olives make some bites too salty, but the radicchio and chickpeas help. photo credit: Patrick Wong OG Pepperoni The pepperoni are done right on this pie. Crispy, slightly curled at the edges, and just salty enough. Sadly, that’s where the pros on this pizza end. The cheese is stringy and barely attached to a soggy crust. photo credit: Patrick Wong Pineapple and Chili We like a firm stance on pineapple on pizza. Unlike the OG, the thin slices of the fruit and onion adhere to a puffy, chewy crust. Without anything salty to counter the pineapple, this pizza eats a tad too sweet and misses any kind of spice from the chili. photo credit: Taylor Gomez Suppli Just fine. Fried mini-footballs of cheesy rice never hurt a meal, but these are completely skippable. photo credit: Taylor Gomez Parmigiana Ready some napkins for this one. This thing’s got plenty of sauce and cheese, but the fried chicken manages to cling onto some crispiness. For those not wanting to take a chance on pizza or want a shareable entree, this is a good choice. Strawberry Soft Serve Everything we want out of a good soft serve is here. Creamy, thick, and tastes like there’s real fruit in it. A vegan flavor is also on rotation if you’ve had enough dairy for the day." - Patrick Wong

"As of October 9, Che Fico’s cult-favorite pizza finally has a dedicated restaurant of its own in Mission Bay named, of course, Che Fico’s Pizzeria." - Justine Jones

"The long-awaited pizzeria from the team behind Italian dining destination Che Fico will start rolling out pineapple and chile-topped Ananas pies by April." - Lauren Saria

"Che Fico Pizzeria is preparing to open its doors near Chase Center in early 2024." - Dianne de Guzman