Corner Pizza

Unfortunately, my most recent experience at Corner Pizza in Leucadia was not great compared with previous visits. I've eaten at various locations and had great food in the past but this night was different. The parmesan cheese was rancid but we didn't figure that out until after we put it on our pizza and had a few bites. I took the pizza and the parmesan to the front counter and the employee said, "Oh this is the second bad one tonight." and walked away. We got food poisoning from it and were sick for a few days. I never leave reviews but this left a bad taste in my mouth and I wanted the owner to know how things were being handled. I will go back but it will take me a few months to get past the experience.

This establishment was a block from my hotel, so really convenient location. The pizza was good, service was good and friendly. Ordered in person for a pizza to go. Short wait, barely had time to drink my beer. I'd order from here again. Indoor and outdoor seating. Don't know about parking, I walked from my hotel. I have a preferred pizza place in the area, but I didn't feel like driving, so this was a good substitute.

Corner Pizza makes some of the best and most unique pizzas I’ve ever had. They have a great variety, and the Killer Bee (with honey) is absolutely outstanding—definitely a must-try. The location itself is nice, and the food consistently delivers. That said, the atmosphere can be a challenge. Nearly every time I’ve visited, there are young kids (around 3–8 years old) running around unsupervised—screaming, knocking into people, climbing on furniture—which really takes away from the otherwise great vibe. At this price point (around $50 for a pizza and two beers), I’d expect the environment to feel a little more enjoyable and managed. Overall, the food is excellent and worth coming for, but the experience could be much better if the staff helped set clearer expectations for parents to keep their kids in check.

I had high hopes for this place but it didn't live up to the hype. Tasted like Domino's pizza but for twice the price. We enjoyed the padrino salad more than the pizza. Service was super friendly and fast on a Thursday night. (Update) 😂 Thanks for the reply, high key Domino's slaps IMO, especially after 12am, but it's no five star pizza. It comes through when you need it, though.

Great pizza and salads! Low key with ordering at the counter then finding your own table and they bring the food out to you. Large beer and wine selection. We also got the burrata which was delicious. The staff was kind and helpful. Great prices for delicious food. Would absolutely recommend.

I was greeted warmly immediately. She offered me fresh slices of pizza and a menu of more. The Cesar Salad was epic. And the pepperoni slices were Huge. Nice friendly atmosphere and a wall of wine to boot. I will be coming back.

Went to this place based on a tip from an employee at the Alila hotel down the street. Boy was this person right. The pizza was fantastic (we’ve had some of the best NY pizza over the years). We know good pizza! Some of the negative reviews are a bit unfair to be honest. At their worst, this place is better than most socal pizza joints. Update: still our go to spot and they are still killing the pizza game. We just visited their new location and it was awesome!

Great pizza and a nice vibe at this location. We live in the area and come here about once a week. Go-to spot for a group of friends or when family visits. Gluten free option is good, but the pie gets pricey. Between 4-6pm is when it gets packed with families with small kids.

Corner pizza always hits. Delicious pizza, cute little shop, chill staff. May be the only pizza not made better with ranch. Highly recommend.

This pizza joint is bigger than it looks with almost all its seating on a wraparound patio. There are just a few seats inside. You order at the counter and then start hunting for an open table. It is not always easy. We probably waited 5-10 minutes before snatching a dirty table which had just been vacated. You need to enact your seagull fetch food instincts and swoop down on an empty table as soon as you see it. The Caesar salad was very average and had pieces of the salad's core in it which, frankly, no one eats and I am unsure if it is even edible. Regardless, the salad needed more flavor. We tried the Killer Bee pizza and it is very nice. There was plenty of pepperoni and the crust was thin and crispy. There was some soppressata on the pizza but not much. The chili honey gave it a nice sweet/hot touch. The pizza was plenty for three people. It was also $28, which is definitely pricey. Their wine list is more impressive than you might expect for a pizza joint in Leucadia, although Encinitas is now quite the restaurant hot spot. Good luck with parking. Fortunately, in Encinitas, you can park almost anywhere and most people are pretty laid back about it. Skip the Caesar salad but definitely give this place a try. I generally prefer thick crust pizzas with a ton of cheese but this pizza pie was very good.

We went here to celebrate my daughters birthday. It's her favorite place. The menu is so unique! We ordered the Killer Bee and Broccolini pizzas along with the Ceasar and Padrino salad. Everything was so fresh and delicious! The crust and sauce on the pizzas are perfection! The salads were large portions with crisp lettuce and just the right salad dressings. They have an outstanding beer and wine selection. My daughter said the oysters here are amazing too! The service was outstanding!! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The ambiance and cleanliness of the restaurant was excellent. Corner Pizza is a rare find!! It truley is the best pizza ever!! You have to try it. You will be so happy you did. I'm sure it will become your favorite place too!

Over the years, this establishment has become a local institution. They have good wine and beer selections, above average thin crust pizza and amazing appetizers. This place can get quite busy but it's nice when you get one of the tables outside to watch the cars cruise the 101 while sipping on an adult beverage. Definitely worth checking out if you're a tourist or a local.

The service is always really friendly and helpful. Of course the pizzas are great...thin and with just the right amount of toppings. The T-Rex is our favorite. But the terrific wine selection and delicious salads really round out the whole experience. Oh and it's family friendly and there's room for the kids to run around!

OMG!!! this was food poetry! The first bite took my breath away and I cannot even describe the absolute pleasure every additional bite added. I literally could have cried the pizza was so good. What did I get? What everyone recommended... killer bee pizza. They recommended I get the dirty crust(I think that's what it's called) it is essentially everything bagel seasoning on your crust... do not turn that down. 100% highly recommend. My score for this place is based 100% on the pizza everything else did not matter after I took a bite! The service was good for a pizza joint and all recommendations were great. The location does lack parking but I would walk a few miles for the pizza so no big deal. And it was outdoor dining in California... so nice! Trust me just go and get the killer bee!

Very busy on a Friday night, but got a table. Pizza was long cut like new York style but very crispy, I really enjoyed the taste. I ordered cheese with broccolini, onions and hot honey. They forgot the hot honey and just gave me a side, which i didnt want., I asked them to pour it on using the honey bottle squirter (like they were supposed to) bc I didnt think I could properly spread it on the pizza and they treated me like I was crazy and argued with me. I think that's the san diego laid back vibe where youre not supposed to give a $hit. Not really for me, I just want what I ordered and paid for. So service wasn't that great. My friends ordered a pepperoni pizza and the kids seemed to like it. I thought it was a little pricey as well. Prob could get comparable pizza for a little less money.

Absolutely fire pizza!! Sucks it it is on the expensive side but you only live once right. We had the pepperoni pizza, then added half pineapple and half broccolini. It was $50 bucks with the tip and I got a glass of vino. Luckily the price was worth it! Next time I would just get the pie, it's only $22. I'm not sure why it went up so much lol.

Pizza is solid at this cozy and casual restaurant with both indoor and outdoor (covered) dining options which makes it great for groups/families. Parking unlikely to be an issue. Staff is very nice. They do by-the-slice pizza but it is only specific slices. Pricing and portions are fiar and as expected.

Corner Pizza hits the spot every single time! It has become an easy choice when you're in the mood for pizza. The pizza is crispy, flavorful, and all around just great! The space at the restaurant is great too to chill, especially if you have kids.

Pick up order that took a bit longer than expected, but not a big deal. We got the margherita burrata and killer bee, both were delicious with crispy, fresh crusts (I prefer thinner crust and this fit the bill). Though we didn't dine in, their outdoor patio is such a great vibe and we'd probably eat there next time for the ambiance!

Without a doubt, the hippest pizza spot in North County. Oh, do you want oysters? They have it. You want a great different pizza with a fantastic crust and toppings they have it. Would you like fantastic service and people that smile and want to help they have it And help out a really cool patio to sit and chill and some nights even a DJ. We don't go here as much as we used to because I never want to get used to it. I always wanted it to be fresh and new which it was again today.

We love Corner Pizza, the food, service and atmosphere! But, your customers MUST CONTROL their children. Your adult customer are coming to enjoy a good meal and conversation amongst family and friends! But when children are running wild, screaming, playing with gas fire pit, climbing on chairs in tree boxes, throwing pizza boxes and pouring cheese on the ground. You might start losing your CUSTOMERS that pay your bills!! Parents don't think a pizza restaurant is an outdoor play ground and destroy the evening of all paying customers!! The Owner of Corner Pizza needs to post a sign, THIS IS NOT A PLAYGROUND!!

Best.freaking.pizza.ever! I absolutely love the bee one, with the dirty crust. The staff is super nice and I can't wait to come back! The inside is super cute too. The bar could use a few more options.

Best pizza in town! My GF and I go here like once of week! The pizzas always fresh and it's our favorite Caesar salad around. I highly recommend this spot!

Pizza with lemon slices on it!? Try it! So tasty with the pesto. Helpful service. Nice outdoor seating area.

Got takeout ... The pizza was amazing and so well balanced (got the "Ana" vegetarian pizza and added eggplant). The sun dried tomatoes really made it flavorful -- there is a thick layer of mozzarella over the "toppings" so it's more of an inverted pizza but it really works! The mozzarella was so good and remained thick and elastic even the next day after reheating. Agree with another reviewer that it's a positive and fun vibe with people at the bar having a good time. Staff friendly and up beat! Fun fact (if true!): I asked where all the female names of the pizzas came from and guessed they were names of family and/or staff. The bartender said that the owner named the pizzas after his ex-girlfriends over the years. I was trying to find a witty response lol but my wife probably had the best: "he sounds like he was a hoe". With 16 named pizzas, either that is true or an exaggeration lol (and Ana must have been a favorite of his since it was a great pizza). So the take out was quick (they said 30 min and it was ready after 15-20 min or so). We also got the caprese appetizer which was excellent and calamari (kind of cold and a bit dry and not many, but with everything else being so excellent, 5 stars is more than deserved. And the crust lived up to its name.

So so surprised at how amazing the pizza was here - took us back to Rome! We ordered the lemon pesto pizza and it came with thinly sliced lemons which sounds weird but trust me tastes mind blowing! I loved the tanginess of it! We sat outdoors and their patio is super pet friendly. We came here on a Monday so we got the BOGO offer on pizzas which was such a delight. Highly recommend this place if you want to try good pizzas!

I love having lunch here. The pizza is incredible, you can tell the ingredients are so fresh. The service is always really friendly and quick. Ambiance is casual, we usually like sitting outdoors.. Killer Bee is a staple ... Margherita Burrata is also to die for!

The food was really good and fresh! The meatballs were an appetizer and they were so filling. We loved the pieces of cheesy bread served with it. The Margherita pizza was so fresh with the burrata cheese and the kiddos loved the cheese pizza. Price point was decent. The staff seemed friendly, they took our order and delivered our items to us. The kids loved the outside area to eat and the Halloween decorations really stood out! 4 stars only because $40 for a pizza and meatballs is a bit steep.

We just love this spot. Cute patio, bomb ass Caesar salad (who knew I liked capers?) and great pie! I totally dig the vibe

Worst pizza ever. I ordered 2 slices of daily special. I was eating cardboard. Felt like it was left over from yesterday. Peperoni and mushrooms were tasteless. Some taste to the sausage. And the woman cashier never smiled as 3 of us ordered individually. I will never return.

I absolutely love the pizza. Sadly I won't be returning because they are not accepting cash for payment and I can't support a business that doesn't accept the freedom of paying by cash. If they decide to accept cash again I will update my review and return.

Cool SoCal vibe...simple and tasteful. Staff were all AWESOME! Kumamoto oysters were small sweet and yummy. $22/dozen which is okay, just be aware that they are very small. SUPER FRESH horseradish and GREAT ponzu sauce. No complaints there! Went to Corner Pizza seeking " wood fired" preference. Lemon pesto pizza was ordered as sounded fresh and different. Was super lemony...almost too much. Crust was thin, a little too thin for not being cooked long enough so it was very tough and chewy as it cooled; barely able to cut it with a knife. Way too many pizza restaurant options in the area to return there. Had hoped it looked and tasted as good as it did in pictures, but just didn't cut the cheese:/.

Three words, Lemon Pesto Prosciutto! I'm not sure how they made this combination work but damn was it good. It has garlic, mozzarella, pesto, lemon, and red onion. I don't usually eat the crust but it had a really nice crunch and was very light. Service was excellent and the indoor/outdoor vibes is perfect for a chill lunch or dinner. Would I go again? I prefer NY style pizza but hell yeah I would!

Delicious!! We ordered 3 pizzas, margarita the hot pepperoni and mushroom truffle. We ordered delivery and it was quickly eaten. I got extra crispy for all 3 pies so they would arrive crispy not soggy and it was perfect (not burnt). The burrata on the margarita was the most delicious burrata. Cant wait to order again!!

The food came quickly and the service was great!! We got the killer bee pizza, which was so delicious!! Great outdoor seating, nice to be outside near the ocean. Parking was a little bit difficult because they only have street parking, so you may have to take a short walk, but definitely worth it!

This place is a gem! The pizza is absolutely perfect--the thin crust is crisp, holds up on its own, and has just the right bite. We had the killer bee pizza and it was amazing! They also sell pizza by the slice...pepperoni, cheese and chefs choice. The salad was incredibly fresh and packed with flavor, a perfect compliment to the pizza. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to again and again!

Awesome pizza with no "flop". Ordered the Killer Bee pizza with their chili and honey sauce on the side for dipping. The burnt crest dipped into the chili and honey sauce was amazing! Best Pizza in Encinitas

Great local pizzeria, fresh pizza made to order. Crust is crispy and bubbly (Neapolitan style). Our favorites are the Margarita with burrata, lemon pesto or the vegetarian. Fresh ingredients, great crust and sauce. They have wine and beer with open seating indoors and out. Gets pretty crowded Friday and Saturday nights, prepare to share tables - fun atmosphere with locals. Limited parking but plenty of street parking across the street.

Don't use delivery with this place they use Uber Eats. Our pizza arrived almost 2 hours later ice cold and no salad dressing in our Cesar salad.

Overpriced, goofy, fancy pants Pizza in Leucadia. Fluffy Beers on Stale Kegs. Staff to Hip to Help. Music sucks.

So far, best pizza in Encinitas. I wish they had better delivery times. Very nice people.

This place was busy when we arrived here on Sunday evening. Great place to hangout, have a pizza and a drink. We found parking on the street parking. We ordered in person. It was hard to narrow down which pizza to have since they all sound great. We ordered the Lemon Pesto with Prosciutto (extra). There were a lot of people having drinks with their pizzas. Totally chill. We waited a reasonable about of time for our pizza to take home. I loved the pizza. My husband liked it but thought the lemon flavor was a bit strong for him. Overall it was great and we would come back to try other pizzas.

Great local pizza spot!! We tried a couple different pizzas including the hot honey and pepperoni, one that had pineapple, and another that had sausage and Jalepenos. I also tried the gluten free crust with pepperoni and it was really good! Crispy for sure, but some of the better crust I've had. The owner was really nice and chatted with my mom for a bit while we were waiting for the pizzas to finish. The cookies were REALLY good. Don't skip these!!!

Killer Bee and Veggie pizzas were both incredibly delicious!!! The meatballs however... BEST we EVER had!!! Happened to be in the area for a meeting, and found this place on Yelp. If you enjoy flavorful food, then this place is a must!

This place is good but the lady and the front is rude definitely 0/10 for service but the pizza is okay

I have never left a review. I had to on this. My wife and I loved the food. The issue we found was the fact that they did not accept cash and there was nothing posted that said that. On our 2 week travels through four states this was the only place that did not accept cash. So we paid with a card. The issue was they accepted cash for tip; we only had large bills and they didn't have change. So we were forced to leave a tip on our card. We came to 2 conclusions. Either the business does not trust the employees with cash or either they do not want the Buisness that cash brings in. The young men the Saturday night of November 1st were amazing. The young lady at the cashier could use a few lessons on word etiquette and fascial expression etiquette as well. The food though was straight up amazing. I will never recommend no matter how good the food to a place that turns away customers that only have cash!

Delicious pizza. They have vegan options! Super cute patio and sometimes have live music. Great spot!

Extremely disappointed with this order. I would not order delivery from this place ever again! The pizza is extremely cold and tastes like cardboard. The pizza is very and chewy and we will never spend a single dime here ever again.

Good stuff. My first time with the kiddos and overall I like this place. Went for lunch and got a cheese and pepperoni half/half. Kids really liked theirs. I got the special slice of the day and it was really good too. If you like east coast (New England style such as Pepe's, Illiano's or Sally's), you will like or love this pizza. If you love Chicago style, it may not fit your tastebud needs. I have been searching for an east coast style and haven't seen anything in the area that does it justice... until now. Is it the best I ever had? I'll let you decide. It is definitely very good and I will be back. Def get order the hot honey (no, not that girl in a. Mini skirt on the corner). You can dip your crust in it. Tasty! They also have oysters and shrimp cocktail and some select salads. I tried the shrimp cocktail and the addition of some chili pepper is a great idea and makes you think you are eating something more exotic than you. Delish. The oyster (albeit a strange thing to offer at a pizza place) were fresh and excellent as well. They have a very nice selection of wines as well and nothing that will tip your bank account. Wine by the glass and bottle. Overall I give this place 5 stars. Why? Friendly service. Great great food. Fair price (a little on priced side). Here's a kick. Buy two bottles of wine and get a "any" pizza for $1.

So I tried to give this place a second chance, and was once again disappointed! I had wanted to order over the phone, so that by the time we got home it would be ready. Sadly, they decided that " in person" customers were more valuable than those of us trying to call...as they stated in the voicemail, which I was able to hear about 8 times! Yes! That's the amount of times I tried to get a hold of them...but again, was ignored as I was not in the building, but rather trying to call. Is it hard to hire someone to take phone orders on busy night?! For this place it seems so. Extremely dissatisfied customer.

Best pizza in Encinitas, hands down. And yes, I am a pizza snob. Even my kids eat the crust and they don't eat any crust.

Loud atmosphere, but bustling with joy. Mostly outdoor seating. Pizza is delicious but more on the greasy side. Fair amount of toppings! Servers bring your food, but don't come by to check on you or anything- mostly self serve and go to the counter if you need anything. Cesar salad was actually very god and a huge portion, which is good for the price. Can definitely share as an app with four people.

I have went through many of the reviews for Corner Pizza, and many seem to think it's the "best pizza they have ever had?" Those are very strong words for a pizza place. I think many of these reviewers have not been to NYC (for example). I found the pizza here to be just okay though it wasn't even the best pizza I've ever had even in Southern California. I would not make Corner Pizza a destination stop when traveling to Encinitas. I feel much better Pizza is to be had in other places in SoCal, and everywhere else (like NYC). The crust didn't have much flavor, the sauce, and cheese just okay. The pepperoni is the "cupped style" and lacked flavor. They earn 3 stars for very nice staff and just okay pizza. The price was $20 (as expected). Was it worth $20? No. If your craving pizza, do your research. Corner Pizza didn't knock my socks off, or leave me wanting more.

Mediocre pizza and bad service. They bullhorn people walking in and delivery is not that great. Will not be back in any form.

The bumblebee pizza was good. The crust is great. I recommend you let your pizza cool before you start eating. You want the cheese to congeal a bit more. The bit of hot honey is a nice addition. Like most pepperoni pizzas it is a bit oily. (This is why I prefer Chicago style where the toppings are under the cheese)

The pizza is so light and delicious! I love the vibe here, very relaxed. This is one of our regular date spots.

Awesome crust, crispy and charred. Perfect amount of tomato sauce, less is more. Friendly service. Eclectic casual crowd: small/large groups and families. Plenty of outdoor seating with heat lamps. The pit in the front is a bonus. Love the way the house wine is served. Order at the counter then take a number and the food is delivered to the table or bench.