Knockout Pizza

In town for work and it happened to be Pizza Friday for the fam, so we stopped by Knockout Pizza — and I’m glad we did. The vibe was great from the moment we walked in, with friendly staff welcoming us right away. It instantly felt like a neighborhood pizza spot you’d go to all the time. Solid beverage selection and a nice variety of pies, calzones, and salads. We ordered the Bronx and added jalapeños for a little extra heat on a cool night. The crust was cooked perfectly, with a great balance of sauce, cheese, and toppings. Super delicious, filling, and satisfying. Definitely a place to drop in and grab a pie or a slice — we’ll be back.

I stopped in on a Monday just to a salad to go. I just wanted a salad and ordered the individual buffalo Caesar. It was easily enough for two as the container was packed plus it was delicious! Friendly employee who gave me a drink while I waited for him to make my salad. It’s nice to see good customer service and I’d definitely come back to try dinner.

Pizza was good for the price! Unfortunately the pizza is a little too greasy for my liking but if that’s your thing, this is it.

Went to Knock Out for the first time in Carlsbad Village with my family recently. We had a margarita pizza, it was perfect. Super fun environment. Nice staff. The boxing motif is fun.

I have lived in the area for years and I have tried other pizza places but Knockout is a "KNOCKOUT". Please try their pizza and you will not be disappointed. I had 2 slices for $11 special plus the drink, ordering the Knockout slice and Spicy Buff Chicken Slice, AND pineapple cream soda on tap. The crust is slightly crunchy and the toppings are fresh and cooked perfectly. They sell white and red varieties with multiple options of each. Really chill vibe with excellent customer service.

Not exactly new York style more like California style, more bready the crusts. But it has a thin crisp bottom and was pretty good for a quick grab slice walking around Carlsbad. Pretty big slice too

Avoid this place. This review is for the food, not the service, which was fine. I ordered 4 boxes of 3 different types of pizza and got a good idea of the pizza here. They're charging $30 for a box of paper thin slices of pizza and they are definitely skimping on tomato sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella. It is not crispy at all. Each bite feels like you're eating air. It's an atrocity that they're charging $30 dollars for a crappy box of the worst pizza of your life. This would not be an issue if they charged $2 for the box because even Little Ceasers is better than this. Also, the pizza LOOKS weird?? It's unappealing. My girlfriend's reaction to seeing the pizza was: "Uh, whats wrong with that pizza? Why does it look like a bad drawing of a pizza?" I myself couldn't describe it better than that. I can only add that it tastes what it looks like.

*Disappointed with the Service and Experience* I was really looking forward to trying this place for the first time, but unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. The customer service was poor both employees, a man and a woman, made us wait a long time without any communication. The woman appeared to notice us but continued laughing and ignored us instead of simply saying, “Please wait a moment.” When we finally received our order, the interaction felt rushed and rude. The pizza didn’t seem freshly made; it looked like it had been sitting out, which made the long wait even more confusing. Another issue was the cleanliness of the tables weren’t being cleaned after customers left. The staff seemed more focused on chatting and making pizzas than maintaining the dining area. Additionally, I couldn’t help but feel that we were being treated differently. I truly hope that wasn’t the case, but the behavior felt dismissive in a way that made us uncomfortable. I’m sharing this honestly in hopes that the service improves for future customers. Based on this visit, I wouldn’t recommend it. :( 1/10

While on vacation in Carlsbad, we were all craving pizza. As a family of pizza snobs, we are hard to please. But we're so glad we found this place. The pizza is great and the service was just as good For those looking for great thin crust pizza, this is the place

The lines made me think that this pizza would blow my mind. I appreciate that they offer pizzas by the slice, and they also have a large amount of beverage options for a pizza shop. Many of which are non alcoholic items, which is a plus for me. I got a non-alcoholic grapefruit pale ale beer which was fun. However the pizza itself was just ok. My mom and I split an 18 inch pizza and on my half I just got their cheese pizza. I think a really good new York pizza just lives its best life in that simple but magical format. However the bottom was a bit to firm and almost crispy so it didn't give much of a fold. The crust I didn't finish, and the cheese lacked that seductive pull. It was not what I would call an indulgent or nostalgic experience. It was just a basic slice of pizza. It made me full and didn't taste bad, but didn't fully satiate my craving. The inside is a bit crowded feeling so I would snag a seat by the outside so you get the nice breeze and you can people watch. I did think it was really nice of them to let my mom sample one of their beers before she committed as well. I just feel there are so many cool spots in the area, this is more an option if you want something quick and casual.

Finally--a pizza-by-the-slice spot where the pizza slaps and no one screams at you like you're in a crowded airport terminal. This place is a community gem. You walk in and you're greeted by the smell of real cheese, crisp crust, and vibes that say, "Hey, we give a damn." It's not trying to be New York. It's not trying to be Naples. It's just trying to be the best damn neighborhood slice spot, and honestly? Mission accomplished. The staff? Chill. Just people who actually look like they eat their own pizza. You order your slice, maybe two, and then here's the magic part: no one grabs a mic to scream your name like you just won a meat raffle. Your pizza shows up, warm, timely, and without the trauma. Toppings? Endless. Crust? Walks the perfect line between crisp and chewy. Atmosphere? Like your cool cousin opened a pizza joint instead of starting a podcast. The pizza is excellent, the people are real, and no one assaults your ears to let you know your food is ready. 10/10, would slice again.

Awesome pizza, I especially like that you can order slices, it allows you to try different flavours

It's a thin crispy pizza, not the greatest ever but good for by the slice pizza! There are lots of pizzas to choose from for your slice or you can opt to order a large pizza. The large pizzas are definitely better than the by the slice option as they are fresher. The white sparrow was good, but I wish it had a little more flavor. We loved the BBQ Chicken. The PBG wasn't anything special. The service was fast! The restaurant was packed too which made it more impressive. It's a small spot, but we didn't have trouble finding a seat!

Great pizza, great people, great prices, fast service. Went there twice in 3 days, because it's THAT good!

ohboy! classic pizza spot in Carlsbad. will be my go to spot after a beach day. they have great thin crust pizza, i recommend either the white stone or tomato basil garlic .. i think it came out to $5 per slice. they do have a deal all year long on every 20th day of the month pizzas are 20% off

I've been coming to Knockout for more than a decade since my days at Carlsbad High! I was happy to make my way back to this nostalgic spot and have pizza that was just as good as I remember it. This is a snug restaurant with a locals only feel, tucked right by Carlsbad Pipelines and a direct shot to the beach. This pizza hits like no other after a long day in the sun/ocean. The garlic knots are delish and the classic pepperoni and white stone slices are my favorite.

The parking is tough, unless you're one of the many riding a bike. The prices are good, considering its location, and the thin crust is a marvel... especially if you've ever tried making your own from scratch, and just cant get it right, either its too thick or you stretch holes in dough you've been coddling for a week and the emotion wells up inside you as you raised clenched fists upwards and bellow "Noooooooooo!" through a grimacing face. Their flavor options are good, and you can buy by the slice

The pizza is HEAVEN! The crust is wonderful The staff is amazingly professional, welcoming and fun. They have good rapport with repeat customers-myself included. They make you glad you chose their establishment to dine in. The ambiance is fresh, young and vibrant The staff makes me feel special even when it's a full house. They've been open since forever and I can see why. Excellent food, service and ambiance. A winning combination if ever there was one!!!

Late-Night Lifesaver! We're staying at a nearby resort for 4th of July weekend and after hours of late-night swimming in the pool, we were craving pizza. We originally tried another place, but they wouldn't deliver an hour before closing -- thankfully, Knockout Pizza came through! They're open until 11pm and had no problem taking our late-night order. The delivery was quick, the service was friendly, and the pizza hit the spot. Crispy crust, great flavor, and still hot when it arrived. Thank you for saving our night and feeding our pool-hungry crew!

Pizza is so good here. Every time we are down in Carlsbad, one of the nights we'll eat here. Cheese pizza and pepperoni are our go-to's. Nice crisp each bite. Love it. Remember, if you take the pizza home, you are ruining the experience. You must eat their za in the restaurant!

Can't go to Carlsbad and not have one. Good service fast service great wood fired pizza. The perfect beachhead vibe.

Cool pizza shop, great vibe and in the middle of Carlsbad village. I tried the calzone (ricotta and mozzarella), my kid had three slices of cheese pizza and everything was tasty. Great welcoming staff too.

Background On Visit: We were on a mission to find the sea wall. While we were searching the wall, we smelled a lovely pizza aroma and decided to visit the shop. Ambiance/Decor: It's a relatively small shop with 9-10 wooden tables Service: Service was great! The staffers very friendly and provided great service. After placing our order, I saw a sign up front that said that there was a two slice + drink deal for $11.99. I went up to a staffer and told her that I wanted to pay the difference to get a drink. The staffer happily gave me the soda and didn't ask me to compensate for it. Pizza Slice Of Choice: We ended up getting the Knockout. It consisted of Pepperoni, Meatball, Mushroom, and Garlic. The pizza was very tasty and the ingredients was very fresh, but wished they added more garlic. After eating the slice, we were kicking ourselves that we should've a bought a whole pizza instead. Knockout Pizza For Throught: Would definitely come back to this shop if we are ever in Carlsbad.

While visiting family in town, we decided to explore the beautiful Carlsbad area. With its charming shops, delightful restaurants, and proximity to the beach, Carlsbad is a treat. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but with a little patience, you'll find a spot. As we strolled through the area, we were drawn to a cozy restaurant by the tantalizing aroma and the line of eager customers. The place was small but impeccably clean. The setup was straightforward: order at the counter and then find a table. The pizza here is made fresh, and we opted for the classic pepperoni. It was reminiscent of authentic NYC thin crust pizza--piping hot, cheesy, and absolutely scrumptious. We loved it so much that we returned the next day with the kids. This spot is definitely on our list for future visits whenever we're back in town.

Small place in Carlsbad village with a very casual vibe. The slices are all behind the glass case and they warm it in the oven. The staff was friendly and the pizza came out quick delivered to our table. They were all really good slices of pizza. On par with what I've had in NYC. I liked the knockout the best. Will definitely come back and order a whole pie.

Great stop for a quick bite. I had a slice of artichoke pizza added pesto sauce and hubby had two slice meal with pepperoni. Both were really good just wish it was a little less greasy but overall tasted delicious and was a perfect quick bite. Service was great and helpful. Cool local spot

Super yummy thin crust pizza. I got the tomato basil 3 days in a row. perfect for the beach. service was ok, but other than that the pizza was great.

New to the area and was looking forward to trying new pizza. My partner and I got a pie, have of which was essentially a meat lovers. We aren't too picky when it comes to pizza for context, but we were actually disappointed with the pie itself. We both agreed that this wouldn't be a spot we'd go to in the future.

Context : I have celiac disease and am very sensitive to cross contamination. I had a great experience here! Gluten free pizzas come in 1 size - 10". They can make all their pizza combinations gluten free except for their meatballs which have breadcrumbs in them. The GF pizzas are cooked on separate pans in oven and they use clean pizza cutters each time so there's no cross contamination :) Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable! Definitely would recommend. Takes around 20 or so minutes to cook the GF pizzas.

Imagine going to the beach, then getting super hungry and wanting an easy little calorie rich tasty meal before you leave. Well look no further than this little local pizza spot! There's a few of these in San Diego county and it's pretty darn solid NY pizza! Easy to order, they heat it and your eating in a few minutes. Also, the staff is super friendly and nice. Good stuff!!!

Stopped by just to snack on a slice. Personally one of the best thin sliced pizza I have ever had. It was soft and had a thin crunchy layer. Ranch was good. Service was good. No line. Ambiance? Cute small pizza shop by beach, kids and couples hanging around. 2 slices was a way better deal than buying a single slice & water . Excited to come back for a whole pizza next time and relax on the beach nearby

Best pizza in the area, BY FAR! We come to Carlsbad for vacation a few weeks every summer. Knockout is always a MUST have. I wish we had one back home. They are one of my favorite pizza places in the country.

Great pizza, reminds me of pizza in the North End in Boston, thin crust, sauce, cheese, sausage and pepperoni made a great pie! Service was excellent!

Pizza is tasty but sketchy back porch. We were in the back porch eating and I noticed a gang of 3 rough looking guys taking pizza out of the dumpster and hauling it away on a beach wagon in several trips. One of them was yelling, cat calling, and swearing at me and the teen aged girls I was with. I contacted Knockout about it but never heard back.

Came with a group of friends for someone's casual birthday lunch after a nearby hike. The pizza on display behind the counter didn't look appealing to me, (kinda thin and like it had been out for a while) so I ordered a Buffalo Caesar salad, which was ok. One friend special ordered a gluten-free pizza due to being celiac. I think they forgot to make it as it took approximately 45 minutes to be served and the rest of us had finished our lunches by then, so my friend took it to go. I wouldn't rush back, but for some, it's a casual and quick option in downtown Carlsbad.

The pizza was amazing and was definitely made with love! Although they could benefit from a separate line for picking orders up, I ordered ahead of time, and had to wait in the line with people that were dining in. Music wasn't too loud, and the atmosphere was nice, but I would definitely recommend ordering ahead and eating somewhere else, because most of the tables are usually filled up and it can feel a little cramped sometimes. Overall, great place! Would recommend.

Great place for a quick, New York-style slice. Crust is thin and crispy, toppings are fresh, and they don't skimp on cheese. One of the better pizza spots around the village!

Ordered grubhub, got it while it was still hot and fresh. They deliver on their own so can't track order through grubhub but was pretty close to grubhub estimate. Fair price for an 18" pizza. Ny style pizza with 8 big slices. Sauce was tasty and toppings asdded extra flavor. Overall really solid pizza. Would recommend.

Delicious NY style pizza. Picked this up on my way to the beach -the place looked casual and local. Pizza hit the spot. Service was quick. The pepperoni is the kind that's small and gets crispy and curves up like a cup (love those).

The pizza scared me but it's got a cool vibe. This place was like a haunted house but if it were a nice little pizza establishment. But left very spooked out and feeling ripped off. The garlic knots made me scream

Pizza is amazing. Closes to New York Pizza I've ever had and the fact that the young adults making it this good is spectacular. If they're 21 years old making pizza this good,this kid has a true talent.

The food itself was actually pretty good, and we were looking forward to enjoying our visit. Unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by the behavior of the workers. We were a group of teenagers just waiting for our food, and there was a bit of confusion about whose name was being called. Instead of clarifying politely, the workers responded with unnecessary attitude and was very dismissive. What made it worse was that she started mocking us behind the counter, making fun of us for not knowing "our own names." It was really disappointing and felt incredibly disrespectful. Everyone deserves to be treated with basic kindness--especially paying customers. The quality of the food doesn't make up for the poor customer service we received.

We ordered pizza here on our beach vacay and took it to a park nearby (with ocean views) to eat it! Since this is on the main Carlsbad road, I highly recommend calling your pizza in ahead of time because they get busy, especially in the summertime. I passed a long line and went right to the front to snag my pizza since I had called it in! The pizza was good - not the best that I've ever had but it filled our tummies after a long day at the beach! We'll be back thanks to convenience and our love for pizza in the park picnics!

Food - pizzas, garlic knots, calzone, salads, deserts and beer and other carbonated beverages. This is a quick good pizza which i consider a reheat pizza slices. Unless you order a whole pie, you'l get reheat. Nothing wrong with this as it is quick and still yummy!! This is my 3rd time visiting this place and it does no wrong. Plain good. I get the knockout. Pies aren't deep dish but rather thin slice. Reminds me of Z Pizza but better. Service - only counter help to order and table cleanup. Ambiance - good east get in get out type with tables available to eat in. Verdict - good and fast pizza that is flavorful. Even take some home and reheat

We were hankering for good pizza and knockout delivered it's name. Beer on tap - plus Slices to go - perfect for a beach city Meatball sandwich was large and delicious and the pizza as you can see by the pictures was incredible. We ordered our own pie and devoured the pizza and wanted to come back for more. This place has a ton of to go orders so if you are on vacation grab one and watch the sunset off the bluff!

So yummy!! My boyfriend and I have walked by here several times before, so we decided to go in last night to give it a try! It was very busy, as to be expected on a Friday night. There's not a ton of seating, being a smaller-sized spot. I had the Island Style pizza and my boyfriend had the Porko and Cheese pizza. Both were delicious! We also had garlic knots, and they were the best I've ever had. I look forward to coming back here again!

Valentines Night. Our other Italian restaurant messed up, so we had to find somewhere else to go. We decided to try this place down the street. Brother, sister and daughter all single for Valentines day. That's okay because we have a great time whenever we are together and this was the perfect spot. It ended up that the food was very good and the price didn't kill us like the other place would have. I had the Mozzarella, Ricotta and Sausage Calzone $12.75, my brother had pizza (2 slices and a drink $8.59) and my daughter had the Oh Baby Salad $8.50. Everyone enjoyed the food. My calzone was huge and very good. So glad we tried this place.

We had a really great experience with Knockout Pizza. We walk by the restaurant almost everyday, and we are SO happy we finally decided to stop and try it! We love finding pizza places that offer pizza by the slice so we can try different things! We got a slice of Hawaiian and a slice of the BBQ chicken. Both were incredible and full of flavor. They also tasted very fresh. The service was good and quick. We also tried two of their Stubborn sodas - they have no artificial sweeteners, which is always nice!! We got the pineapple cream soda and the agave vanilla cream soda, and both were amazing! We can't wait to go back here real soon!!

The pizza was flipping delicious. Sure the ambiance is not a ritzy Italian restaurant overlooking the ocean, but we're just around the corner from the beach and lunch for two was about $30. They also have a St Patrick's day special on their beer. Cheers to Knockout Pizza for hitting the spot this afternoon. Thanks!

Consistent good pizza. I typically add double cheese to my pizza because it enhances the pie. Good crust , decent veggie or meat lovers options. Good quality sauce. You can tell it's made fresh. For local delivery be patient. Wings are a bit small and may come from pigeon ( lol) find bigger chickens. Great tasting salads. Decent service. Some local places have resorted to frozen premade shells and canned sauce but not knockout. Try it you'll like it!!

Stumbled upon KO pizza and am I lucky to have been! This place is locally owned and operated and you can feel it. The pizza was delicious! and the customer service was good and attentive. Would highly recommend to anyone who is in the area :)

Easy delicious pizza! Family favorite :) lots of different selections of pizza, fee salads, and awesome breadsticks!

We got here at around 5:15pm on Saturday. There was a line out the door and the tables were all full already! We heard this pizza place was started by an employee from Bronx Pizza (which we loved so definitely wanted to try since we moved to the area recently). I had to wait in the middle of the store to try to snatch a table while my husband was in line to order pizza. This worked out well, especially since they told us it would take 25 minutes for our pie (luckily it only took about 15 minutes). It is pretty chaotic in there though since their take out system is not very organized; those poor workers walking around trying to find people waiting for their take out orders. The pizza itself was pretty good! I think I still prefer Bronx Pizza though. The cheese slice is oily but the crust still stays crispy. I liked the pepperoni slices they use (the small ones that bake into a cup). Overall, solid pizza and I would definitely come again! Though maybe on a less busy day.

Staff very rude walked outside and they said they were gonna throw away my food cause I wasn't there I was right in front in sight the blond lady needs to be retrained her service is extremely poor

I really thought i remembered liking this pizza, but no. I want it to be good but it's just not. The crust is pretty chewy and the pizza is so flimsy. Also, the sausage just doesn't look appealing at all.

Walked in here and the place was not that busy. Grabbed a table got a couple of beers and waited for my pizza. 40 minutes later, I had to walk up to the register and ask how much longer for my pizza. Not sure what happened but somehow they lost my order. After waiting another 20 minutes my pizza finally came out. Pizza was okay, not sure I would return.

I love the crust. I get a whole pie and reheat the slices in a skillet for breakfast.