Cherylynn N.
Yelp
Anyone that names their business after their dog, I'm here for it!
Opening last Thursday, Cheezy's Artisan Pizza is the newest food stall in Saluhall, IKEA's sister food hall. An alum from Pizzeria Delfina and Flour + Water Pizzeria, the owner is an award winning pizzaiolo. He named his business after his late chihuahua (RIP).
Cheezy's is located on the first floor, taking over Smörgåsland, Scandinavian Bakery & Café. Open for takeout and indoor dining.
They were offering free Margherita and NY slices over the weekend but I couldn't make it.
M E N U
Six pies: Margherita, Five Cheese, New Yorker (w/ pepperoni), Wild Mushroom, Gold Rush (w/ potatoes + pancetta), and Lamb Merguez. Whole 12-inch pies: $23-$28 and slices are $8. They also have salads.
Pies are West Coast style, a cross between Neo-Neapolitan (modern twist on Neapolitan) and Canotta Americano (large inflated crust w/ micro blisters). Dough is fermented for at least five days.
F O O D
I visited for weekday lunch and the cashier told me they had no slices. I asked what time slices would be available and he said, they don't have slices.
He kindly allowed me to order a pie, half/half ($28):
* Gold Rush w/ mozzarella, provolone, fontina, jack, Mt. Tam, fingerling potato, pancetta, parm: https://tinyurl.com/nh9djrjd
This pie took the grand prize in the Real California Pizza Contest Tournament of Champions so IMO, a must try.
A blend of local, small batch cheeses with paper thin potatoes and pancetta, the Gold Rush was deliciously savory with a nice soft texture from the potatoes. Brushed with olive oil before baking, the exterior crust is unlike anything I've had. The exterior crust had a crackly crisp with a honeycomb center, good airy chew with a light sourdough tang. It was foldable yet sturdy enough to support the toppings.
* Lamb Merguez w/ mozzarella, pickled fresno peppers, walnut muhammara, halloumi: https://tinyurl.com/2cbdzusd
A Middle Eastern inspired pie, the mix of savory spiced lamb, punchy peppers, smoky sweet muhammara, along with the creamy tang of the halloumi was SO damn good. And, the crushed walnut added a good crunch.
I brought back half the pie for my coworker to try and we both agreed, the Lamb Merguez was our fav of the two.
S E R V I C E
Prompt; I received my order in 10 minutes.
A M B I A N C E
Spacious two-level food hall with plenty of seating and two full bars. Clean restrooms (security guard will let you in).
P A R K I N G
Garage parking underneath Ikea (entrance on 440 Stevenson). Free 1 hour parking with a $15 purchase.
Overall, happy to see Cheezy's open in Saluhall because their pies are a massive improvement over their predecessor's flatbreads. Not only are their pies bomb but they're unique. I hope they offer slices soon for the lunch crowd!