Golden Boy Pizza

First time trying golden boy pizza and I gotta say; it was one of the best pizzas I ever had. The edges were crispy, the pizza itself was fluffy like a cloud, and the toppings delicious. Definitely coming back again. Ordered build my own pizza : Sausage,pepperoni, pesto sauce on top, mushroom, and raw garlic.

This pepperoni pizza is incredible! With just the right amount of crunch on the edges. The pepperoni is flavorful and complements the rich cheese and perfectly seasoned sauce. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients, and each slice is a perfect mix of textures and flavors. It’s one of those pizzas that keeps you coming back for more!

This location is noticeably worse than the original, but it's still good pizza. It pains me so much to leave anything less than 5 stars for Golden Boys because the Green Street location is so damn good, but this location just ain't it. I've purchased from this spot 3 times before this review because I wanted so bad for me to be wrong. The pies out of this location just generally taste "under done" and need more time in the oven. The edges aren't crisp at all and the dough texture is wetter than the original. Quality of toppings are great and aromatic, but could also get more well done like the original. I'll still eat here from time to time because the SF locations are too much of a trek, but I can't help but be a little disappointed each time I do so.

I love pizza, and this was the first time I couldn’t finish one. My husband has talked about Golden Boy Pizza in SF so many times, and I recently found out they have a location near my place. I was super excited, but it ended up being the worst pizza I’ve ever had. It was definitely undercooked—the whole thing was gooey. I ordered the clam and garlic, and the garlic tasted completely raw. I’m Asian and I love garlic, but even I can’t handle that much raw garlic in one bite. It really seemed like the whole pie was undercooked. Maybe it was just a bad day for them, since I’ve seen good reviews for this location. I hope the owner sees this and improves it🙏

Went on a friend's recommendation for the clam and garlic pizza. Also got their combination with it. Overall it isn't amazing but it was novel. Pizza was solid, above average for sure though. Nothing about it was bad just isn't a top 5 pizza for me. Pricing is fair as it comes in 4 or 8 pieces so worth a try if local.

Good not great. Got the large combo. Expected more I guess. Crust was not as crispy as I thought it would be. Ingredients on pizza are above average. It's an excellent value.

What a tasty pizza spot. The crust is what makes this place special. The pizzas are MASSIVE so order smaller sizes if you’re by your self or one other. You can not go wrong with any order here - exceptional direction for growing San Fran Style Pizza

Ordered 1/2 sheet pepperoni and 1/2 sheet clam and garlic. No dine in option but pizza is ready in 20 minutes. Friendly service and they brought pizza out to car since it took a couple of minutes longer to cook. On the drive home, you could smell the clam and garlic. The crust on this pizza was excellent, not soggy or doughy. Pepperoni was very good. The clam and garlic was wreaking of garlic. You can taste the clams. I think the garlic was a little strong and had a little too much cilantro. Other than that it was a good pizza. Slices are pretty big and most of my kids ate two slices. I had 3 slices and was stuffed. This pizza is not your ordinary pizza so it's hard to compare to other pizza's. But it surpases most of the pizza I've ever ordered.

Ordered an half clam and cheese. The pizza was delicious and they were quick with the order. The pizza reheated great but the clam pizza did have a weird taste when I reheated it. So next time I'll make sure I'll eat all of that particular pizza same day. I would love to check out the location in the city. Thank you for the great pizza.

Tried this Golden Boy location and honestly liked it better than the one in SF. The pizza is solid overall ; good crust, decent flavor, and comes out hot. The clam pizza was okay, it's not like how I remember it. Not a ton of clams, but heavy on the garlic, which works if you're into that.

They are to to only and their location is right next to the freeway. Parking is limited but you can just pull up to the curb and quickly pick up your order. Called in to place my order and said it was going to be around 20 minutes. In just 15 minutes, it was already ready! The pizza itself is SO GOOD. Tastes exactly like the ones in the city and their slices are HUGE! This will be my new go to pizza spot.

Golden boy pizza never disappoints! After having tried the North Beach location a few times, we were happy to finally try the location much closer to us (a little too close honestly, it's dangerous!). Placing an order was easy, we called around 545 on a Friday evening and ordered a large pizza, half clam half combo for pickup around 6:30. The place was easy to find and a simple storefront inside with parking - they only do to-go orders, no inside seating. Even though it was takeout, the pizza lived up to our expectations. The crust is thick and the toppings generous (my personal favorite is the clam). Highly recommend hitting them up if you're craving pizza thats a little different, or just truly delicious!

Golden Boy Pizza is an institution in the Bay Area. The pizza is consistently good and the service is great! It's a pick only pizza restaurant and has limited parking. The square Detroit-style slices are delicious! The ingredients are fresh and their sauce is spot on. I love the old posters and stickers all over the walls. I ordered the small pepperoni and it was ready in 20 minutes. Fresh out of the oven, it was still steaming hot when I got it home. It's probably the best deal in town!

My favorite pizza place in the bay area right now. I love the size, I love the focaccia style crust and I enjoy the vibes. The customer service is so chill. The crew that runs the place is super friendly which makes hanging around so much more enjoyable. I ask them to double cut for me and it's enough food for lunch AND a lazy dinner for 2.

I'm a fan of the North Beach location. This location is similar as in take out only and no seating. The difference is they only sell small/large pies, no slices. The slices are big and have a good variety of toppings. Think dense focaccia type slice. Large combo was $28.70 with 8 slices and small is 4 slices. The staff were nice. Pro tip: call in your order to not wait about 20 minutes. Street parking only.

I threw a big 200-person birthday bash at the Winter Lodge in Palo Alto earlier this year and knew I wanted to serve a crowd favorite pizza--Golden Boy's from SF. Thankfully, they have a catering and to-go location in San Mateo! I worked with Alex to place a large order of 40 pizzas (cheese, pepperoni, clam, and combo), and he made the whole process super easy. I requested 12 slices instead of the usual 8 to make it more kid-friendly, and they happily accommodated. The delivery was seamless, the driver was incredibly kind, and best of all, the pizza arrived hot and delicious.

Delicious detroit style square pizzas! The ingredients seem fresh and the sauce is delicious. I am definitely coming back for the garlic and clam pizza! The garlic, clam and parsley work so well together. The pizza is very fluffy and crispy on the edges. The combo was delicious as well but garlic/clam was definitely my favorite.

I've been waiting to try Golden Boy for the looongest time as a lover of garlic and clams! Their pizza tastes like the perfect kind of focaccia bread. Super fluffy, not too greasy. We ordered half of a garlic/clam and pepperoni large pizza. It came with 8 HUUGE slices and I ended up getting full off of one. The garlic/clam tasted super unique and I loved how strong the garlic was! The pepperoni was also good, but I felt like the pepperonis themselves were a little too salty for me. The crust and bread had the perfect texture. We ended up freezing the rest and they reheated perfectly, with the same texture and taste as when we initially had it. I'd recommend calling in your order if you don't want to wait. We came in right around opening time and ended up waiting around 20-25 minutes!

Amazing Pizza!! They have multiple locations now but they're all basically the same. Quality pizza for a good price. I typically go for pepperoni/sausage or combo. Their pizzas are rectangles and you can get a 9x13 or a 13x18. You can call and order in advance but if not, it'll only take 15-20 minutes to make. This place isn't as crowded as the other ones so it is 100% your choice. Overall, a great place for quality pizza. Would 100% go back for them!

I've been to the SF location and this one is just as great! The only difference is that you can only order small or large pies. I opted for the half (pepperoni/sausage) and half (combo). The pepperoni sausage- you can taste the marinara more. I love how crispy the pepperonis are and the sausage is huge! The cheese has amazing cheese pull and isn't too heavy ratio. The breading was fluffy get crispy on the edges. It was like focaccia bread. The combo was the same but with vegetables (zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms). I wish the tomatoes and zucchini were diced instead of sliced just bc it would slide off my slice and it holds a lot of juice. Pizzas were prepared fresh so the wait was about 20 mins. There's no parking lot but you can park in front along the curb. Verdict: it was sooo good I had to go on yelp to write the review right away!

One of the best pizzas out there. Their service is pretty fast if you walk in and order. It was about 15-20 minutes wait. 1 slice is pretty filling and can eat up to 2. I love their style of pizza, it's not too thick and is slightly crispy. Can never go wrong with pepperoni and sausage pizza. I wish they had a sit down inside/nearby. Ended up bringing the pizza to the mall and ate at the food court. We got people excited thinking that they had Golden Boy at the mall lol

I saw Golden Boy on TikTok and knew I had to try the clam and garlic pizza, even if it meant waiting 30+ minutes, and it did not disappoint! This location appears to be take-out only, with no tables or chairs inside, aside from a couch for those waiting on their order. The gentleman who helped us was friendly, and our pizza was ready in about 15-20 minutes. We ordered half clam and garlic and half combo. The clam and garlic was the star of the show, with its soft yet crispy crust and the perfect balance of charred garlic and clam in every bite. The combination might sound unusual, but it works so well together. The combo was delicious too, though I wish the toppings had been a bit more evenly distributed.

Same Golden Pizza, just in a TAKEOUT ONLY experience AND not in busy SF. Win Win. Right off HWY 101, wasn't busy and pizza was amazing. I think I got a large cheese and a small combo, easily feed 3 adults and 4 kids with left over! Check this place out. They even have a couch and TV that can entertain you while you wait!

I really wanted to like this place, the guy on the phone that took our order was really nice. But the pizza was pretty disappointing to us. We got half clam/garlic and half pepperoni sausage, the garlic was raw, it was so strong, and we looove garlic, but now raw crunchy garlic on a pizza, and the dough was pretty doughy, it was chewy not crunchy. I feel like it was not cooked all the way also why only 3 pepperoni per slice? Could have used more...

Garlic Clam pizza is the BEST. Pepperoni and sausage is our second choice flavor. Call in advance if you don't want to wait. If you don't, it's about a 15 minute wait to get your pizza (pending the orders ahead, ofc). This place isn't as crowded as the one in SF, so I like this location better. Comes in 8 rectangular slices and you can ask for plates/napkins if needed. This is the perfect place to stop by on the way to SFO or anywhere else. Best when it's hot and even better pan fried for an extra crispy bottom when you get home.

Good pizza! This is a to go only restaurant so call ahead to get your order. They have kind of a limited menu but everything is good. They make square deep dish pizza.

Wife saw Golden Boy on TikTok so she's been bugging me to go. We went by the SF location but they had a line down the block. So, one Saturday afternoon we drove over from East Bay to San Mateo to try it. Called ahead and ordered a large combo and a small garlic and clams. This location is take out only so we took it to the park a block away to eat. Hot and fresh its soooo good. The cheese was the bomb and the topping - sausage, pepperoni, tomato and zuchinni were all so fresh. They say the large feeds 3-4 at least. Gonna have lots of leftovers. Wouldn't make a special trip but definitely stop by if in the area.

Delicious square shaped pizza with a nice variety of topping choices on top of soft focaccia type of crust. They have locations in San Francisco (North Beach & Sunset) and I'm grateful for this location in San Mateo. Check out their clam & garlic pizza and their veggie & pesto pizza!

Pizza was good until I found a deep fried piece of hair in my food thanks, now I feel like throwing up. Disgusting. My luck huh?

They did it again! Wonderful pizza; nice and fluffy w/a crunchy crust. We made a pick up order for: -Small - personalized cheese, pizza -Large - half-and-half sausage, pepperoni + pesto, veggie. We've been here twice before. We enjoy the pizza. Can't wait for an excuse to head back and get another slice. Delicious!

I was pleasantly surprised by how good the pizza is here. The crist is very interesting. By that I mean it is on the thicker side. But it 8s not heavy it is light and fluffy. A true delight! The staff was also very friendly.

Pizza is great. Detroit style. Service is fast and the place is clean. Pizza is reasonably priced.

I've heard great things about the San Francisco location and was happy to give the San Mateo take-out location a shot! Note, this is takeout only, as they do not have any seating there. But, I did get to eat it relatively soon in my car haha. I got the pepperoni pizza and was very satisfied. The dough was the star, well seasoned and very soft and fluffy with a little crisp on the edges. I thought the cheese and pepperoni could have been baked a liiiittle longer, but it was still very good. The sauce to cheese ratio was good, and the sauce itself was decent - not amazing and not bad, but fit with the pizza. Overall, it's good pizza if you're in the area looking for more of a Detroit/pan pizza style that's worth checking out.

Been here 3 times now and first time was very good, 2nd not consistent & not as good from first. Tonight was the 3rd, and I was super disappointed!! The pizza was terrible. They added onions, which I don't like on pizza, the dough was somehow cooked outside but raw and gummy inside and there's usually a little cornmeal on bottom of crust which adds a nice extra crunch and that was missing. Just an all around bad night to get a pizza apparently. The onions I picked off and decided to just deal with it but when the flight was gummy that's just unacceptable and not appetizing. Hopefully if I go again they do better. I know many love this place but consistency in food is big for me. So far this place is 1 for 3. We ended up not eating the pizza. Such a waste but trying to cook it when these already burnt edges but gummy inside just didn't seem like that would work. Very disappointed at this place and pretty sure I won't go back to waste money on an inconsistent experience.

First time trying this SF classic pizza joint and it did not disappoint. Both pizzas were 10/10. Workers were nice and friendly. Take-out spot only. We called ahead and it was ready when we got there. It took about 15 minutes. *We added Mike's Hot Honey when we got home and it paired well with the pizza!*

While there's a table outside and some makeshift spots inside, I would translate this location to be more of a carry out joint conveniently located off of the 101. They've also got a full size location in North Beach SF. I stupidly over estimated my drive from San Jose so by the time I arrived, I was 30 min late and arrived to a still hot but not piping hot boxes. We ordered the clam and garlic pizza and a sausage pizza for two of us. Honestly could've just order two smalls rather than one small and one large as it was a bit excessive. The clam and garlic was tasty but overwhelming and didn't translate well as next day left overs. The crust transforms into a big brick not even my fancy Balmuda toaster can soften. But the sausage: really tasty, didn't last until the next day, and would order again. Pricing is very fair and competitive. I would order on the way to a party if I happen to be in the area. They've also got some beverages for purchase. Only street parking by the way.

The pizza was ok not nearly enough sauce for personal liking but might be good for some. Too doughy . Customer service was phenomenal though .

Loooove Golden Boy pizza! This is my first time at the San Mateo location, my go to is the SF location. My favorite pizza here is the clam and garlic pizza Disclaimer: you can only order small or large pizza pans here, they do not sell individual slices like SF. Tip: call ahead to order as it takes 30-40min to bake and can get quite busy with lots of orders. There are no tables or chairs to eat on, so it's literally to go only. The restaurant is on the outer park of the block so be prepared to park on the street/sidewalk.

I ordered a large pizza (half garlic clam and half combo), which came out to about $30. My pizza was ready 20 minutes after placing the phone order. You can also order online. Their shop is in an industrial warehouse. No dine-in seating options. There's some street parking spots right in front. FOOD: The garlic clam was very flavorful and very garlicky. The combo did not have as much flavor in comparison, but I did appreciate the vegetables. A large is enough to serve about 4 people. The slices heat up nicely in an air fryer if you have leftovers. Overall, the pizza is good, but I wasn't wowed.

Gooden Boy is a nice meal to have but make sure to preorder! We grabbed it for dinner and mmmm the dough is so nice and soft while the pizzas are fresh and packed with punches of garlic and clam, meats and veggies.

I think this is the first time in my life that I wasn't able to finish a pizza I bought from a pizza joint. I've been a regular customer since 2022and I've always liked it but somehow today, they managed to serve the worst pizza I've ever bought. As soon as I opened the box, I had a bad feeling. The toppings (look at the pepperoni and sausage) were very strangely placed. A couple pepperoni slices per pizza slice and then a sausage on top of each pepperoni slice. In previous visits, the toppings were definitely more plentiful. This seemed like someone was playing a joke on us.... Then when we bit into the pizza, it was still doughy. I have no idea how they thought they could sell something like this. I'm not sure what happened, but we are definitely never going back.

WOW! So this place is normally good and I'm thrilled that they have this San Mateo location! I have to say- whoever made the pizzas on April 5,2024 needs a bonus! Tonight's pizza was literally THE BEST I've had here! Got the half clam and garlic /half combo and was sure to get seconds! If you're in the mood for pizza and have a party of 2 or more - (although it freezes well, too!) call in an order and swing by for pick up! Easy parking in the neighborhood and it's ready at the time they give you!

I finally found a truly good pizza spot in the peninsula area. Everything about the pizza is so balanced from the sauce, cheese, dough and toppings. One thing does not overpower the other and every bite is absolutely delicious. It gets especially good when you get to the edges. There's no crust but the outside has a nice crunch to it, kind of like the edge pieces of a brownie. The sauce adds a lot of flavor and depth and I love how they don't skimp out on it. Overall, incredibly good pizza. Highly suggest trying this place. Can't wait to go back!

Food was great and cooked amazing. Loved the mushrooms and crust. Conveniently located near me only a 3 minute bike ride so it was still hot on my way home

Probably the best pizza in San Mateo , very tasty very fresh made perfect exactly the way that I asked , we will be back for more! Taste exactly like the one in the city!

I love pizza. I called in the order and it was ready for pickup right when they said it would be. We got it to go, I didn't see tables, it's more of a to - go spot

Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance: grab and go I love golden boy pizza's crust so soft and it just melts in your mouth. Great taste and flavor thank you!

Not many places you can get lunch for 2 for under $20. This place checks all the value boxes. service was super helpful and super friendly. There was already a long line at 12:15. I can see why. Showed up on a Saturday right when they opened. Ordered a small pepperoni & sausage. You can taste the high quality ingredients in the pizza. The flavors are mild. Just the right amount of everything yummy. There is NO place to eat inside. There is a giant couch to wait if your order isn't ready. We found a park very close by and has a great lunch. Have been wanting to try GBP in the City for a long time. So glad it came to fhe butbs. Can't wait to return and try more of the menu.

It's a pick up location in an industrial area of San Mateo. Clam & Garlic pizza - the garlic was strong and the clams seemed not super fresh (guessing it's canned). The crust was crispy. Combo pizza - I preferred this one. Combo pizza doesn't usually have zucchini but it worked. The tomato sauce was a little bland but the sausage brought some salt.

Delicious big slices at a bargain price (for SF). Don't let the line scare you, it went quickly

Pizza: 5/5 Ambience: 3/5 - this is a take out place only, not a sit down. Which is a bummer because I've gotten pizza here so many times, and have just sat in my car to eat it. It'd be perfect with a better ambience/table seating. I love Golden Boy pizza, and have been to this and the location in the city multiple times. The Detroit style pizza comes in a square, and crust is thick, chewy, and all I love about pizza. My favorites: -Garlic and Clam pizza (5/5), a must try for your first time and your every time at golden boy. The garlic is strong but not overpowering, and melts in your mouth with the clam. I love this with a white wine. -Sausage pizza (5/5), another favorite of mine, I love this mild, slightly spicy pizza when I'm looking for something with a kick. You can only order 1 flavor for the small pizza (4 slices) but 2 for the large (8 slices). I usually call about 20-30 min in advance as that's the time it usually takes to get ready. This is a staple in my household and I'll keep coming back!

I think it's crispy enough but it also falls apart cuz it's heavy toward the center but the crust is pretty crispy, so all good for crispy factor I don't think it has enough garlic taste but that's just me Toward the crust there's less topping so you really get a cheese tomato sauce toward the crust going toward the dough pace (not surprising) But one slice is pretty much enough for one person I think since it's like as long as your hand from palm to fingers Did you guys know the circle thing they give you? It's so you not need to use your fingers to peel the pizza apart from slice to slice!

Best deep dish ever! Great service & fresh ingredients. We order from them a couple time sa month.

I found this spot on Google Maps since we were trying to find a place for dinner. We decided to come here because I've always wanted to try this place in SF but never had the chance to. They don't have any tables available so it's a pick up and go type of spot. We ordered when we arrived but calling in and ordering ahead of time will be much faster. We saw a lot of people just coming in and picking up their order. We ordered a large half combo and clam + garlic. My favorite was the combo because of the sausage and zucchini. I didn't like the clam + garlic as much since it had more of a ocean taste but my fiancé enjoyed it, so more combo for me. We didn't want to travel all the way home so decided to just eat in the car. It would be nice if they had a couple of tables available for sit down, especially for those that dont live close by. Overall, it was a pretty good pizza spot. I would come back to try other items on their menu but probably wouldn't come out of my way for it.

My favorite pizza was the pep/sausage. The dough and sauce were incredible. The cheese pull was nice and stringy. My one complaint is that the ratio of meats weren't even dispersed. That being said, the pizza almost melted in my mouth and disappeared down my stomach. In a flash, the whole thing was gone. As for the garlic clam pizza, it wasn't for me because it was quite too garlicky. It reminded me of a pasta alle vongole. If that's your thing, give it a try!

Was getting hungry on the drive back down from SF and since it was rush hour, we decided to make a pit stop here for some pizza. Got their one and only veggie option. Called in the order and it was ready for pickup when we got there. Keep in mind, this is NOT a sit down and eat type of place. There's literally just a couch for you to sit in and relax while waiting for your pizza to come out. And there's not really any parking or seating options outside either. It's definitely meant to be a pickup spot. The pizza was pretty good, but not something I'd seek out especially.

Recently ordered pizza here & noticed they changed their recipe to make the crust thinner or the person making it DID NOT QUALITY CONTROL or they are cutting costs. The pizza would not hold itself after 10 mins which is not normal. The dough you can literally rip the pizza apart with your hands instead of using a knife or scissors to slice. The dough was way thinner than usual, flimsy, doughy, and almost as if it was undercooked that the ingredients on top were making the pizza bottom fall apart. Really disappointed at Golden Boy San Mateo! Sadly, due to this, will not be getting Golden Boys for awhile as they are inconsistent with their quality and now no longer one of our top pizza choices.