June's Pizza

"June’s Pizza became a pandemic-era pop-up darling thanks to the strength of its pizza offerings, but it was unceremoniously shut down due to a lack of necessary health permits in 2021. Still, pizzaiolo Craig Murli persevered, reopening June’s at 2408 Mandela Parkway in September 2024. June’s is known for its cheese-dusted crusts and a limited menu consisting of just two pies a night — margherita and a rotating special. Some may think that’s unorthodox for a pizza place, but diners aren’t complaining, as the pizzas often sell out quickly." - Dianne de Guzman

"The pizzas at June’s will stun your entire table. The former cult-following pop-up has landed in an industrial West Oakland space that can barely fit all of the sourdough crust enthusiasts who flock here every night. Get the only two pies on the menu: One flawlessly executed margherita and one rotating special, each the size of a bike wheel and smothered in freshly grated parmesan. The crust is a puffy tang-fest that’s charred and bubbly all over. No edge will be left behind. And by the time you finish, you’ll find cheese in crevices you didn’t even know existed. It gets busy here, but you won’t have to worry about them selling out within minutes like they did in their pop-up days—just grab a seat with the rest of the June’s fanatics and settle in for a slice. Food Rundown Margherita A remarkable, cheese-drenched specimen of a margherita. Every other Bay Area tomato sauce pie should be quivering with fear. photo credit: Julia Chen Special This rotates weekly-ish and is typically a white pie—expect combinations like sausage and broccoli rabe, tomatoes and guanciale, or a recent favorite involving pancetta, green onion, and frisée salad under a parmesan blanket. Garlic Dipping Sauce For $5 extra, you get a plastic tub of lemony confit garlic to smear all over each slice. Ready the breath mints." - Julia Chen

"After abruptly shutting down in 2021, June’s Pizza has returned to West Oakland and the lines are consistently stretching down the block. Expect a similar menu to the original with one margherita pizza and a rotating daily special. This time around, there are also additional toppings to choose from like pepperoni and anchovies, as well as indoor seating. " - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1

"June’s Pizza, a popular pandemic pop-up that shuttered in 2021, is potentially making a comeback. A beer and wine license application has been filed for 2408 Mandela Parkway in Oakland, signaling a possible revival of the business." - Dianne de Guzman

"The other key players for me were Vik’s Chaat House, June’s Pizza, and Prizefighter, the latter for cocktails to-go." - Eater Staff