Mama's Boy

"Finding slice shops in the East Bay is hard enough to do, but tracking one down that’s open after the sun sets is an even bigger challenge. Luckily, this New York-style shop serving 20” pies and slices in downtown Oakland is open late (by Bay Area standards, at least). You can never go wrong with classics like pepperoni, but it’s worth picking up an extra slice of their burrata, which comes complete with mozzarella, basil, hot honey, and Parmesan over a red sauce. They’re only open until 10 p.m. on weekdays, but you can grab a slice until midnight on weekends." - Lena Park

"Mama’s Boy is making some of Oakland’s best slices. The two-story spot (from the people behind Oakland and San Francisco Athletic Club) feels like it’s been around for years—like other Oakland pizza greats Zachary’s and Nick’s Pizza—and the combination of family photos, red stools, and Pac-Man give this place a nostalgic touch. This Uptown slice shop nails the New York style, including a bubbly crust that’s sturdy enough to hold the toppings. Be sure to get the pepperoni slice, but don’t overlook the behemoth heros on pillowy rolls.  " - lani conway, julia chen 1

"Located in downtown Oakland, this tiny New York-style slice shop has become a new local favorite, especially given the ease of ordering a slice for lunch or dinner. These are huge slices, perfect for a meal, and a full pie will be a whopping 20 inches — perfect for a group or next-day leftovers. For an authentic NY slice, it’s only right to go for pepperoni, but there are other types on the menu, such as a burrata pie with, of course, burrata, along with mozzarella, basil, hot honey, and Parmesan, over red sauce." - Dianne de Guzman, Noah Cho

"Mama’s Boy is making some of Oakland’s best new slices. And that’s saying something, given that great new pizza joints are popping up like wild rabbits all over the East Bay. The two-story spot (from the people behind Oakland and San Francisco Athletic Club) feels like it’s been around for years, and the combination of family photos, red stools, and Pac-Man give this place a nostalgic touch. This Uptown slice shop nails the New York-style, including a bubbly crust that’s sturdy enough to hold the toppings. Be sure to get the pepperoni slice, but don’t overlook the behemoth heros on pillowy rolls.  " - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway, Ricky Rodriguez

"Fulfilling your daily steps goal by looping the path around the lake takes energy. So fuel back up at Mama’s Boy. The two-story pizza joint has the best slices in town. They’re New York-style, so expect snappy crusts that are just the right balance of sturdy yet foldable, and to wipe a satisfying drip of orange oil off your chin. The only effort you’ll spend is devouring the pepperoni and burrata slices like you just crossed the finish line at an ultramarathon—they’ll keep you coming back here as often as you check your mailbox. " - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway