Prime Pizza

Pizza restaurant · Altadena

Prime Pizza

Pizza restaurant · Altadena

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1900 Allen Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

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NYC-style pizza by the slice or whole pie, gluten-free options  

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1900 Allen Ave, Altadena, CA 91001 Get directions

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1900 Allen Ave, Altadena, CA 91001 Get directions

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4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: June 6 | Eater LA

"A multi-location pizza parlor that makes it easy to grab a slice across the city; round pies shine with a standout vodka pizza topped with mozzarella, basil, and Parmesan, while square pies include a simple grandma, a Sicilian, a spicy pepperoni, and a meat lover’s. The shop also offers gluten-free crusts, positioning itself as an accessible neighborhood destination rather than a one-off spot." - Eater Staff

https://la.eater.com/2025/6/6/24444452/los-angeles-restaurant-recommendations-eater-editors-june-6-2025
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The Best Pizza in Los Angeles | Eater LA

"Prime Pizza has become LA’s de facto slice joint. The place not only does simple thin round pies, but it also makes square and Sicilian-style pizzas daily. The New York City-style slices are wide, thin, and well-balanced with ample toppings and floppy crusts. Topping combinations embrace California sensibility too, like the loaded barbecue chicken pizza or veggie pie that comes with mushrooms, garlic, red peppers, radicchio, and kale. Prime Pizza has shops in Burbank, near Santa Monica College, Fairfax District, West LA, El Segundo, and most recently in Altadena." - Matthew Kang

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Five Months After the Eaton Fire, Altadena Restaurants Are Finally Reopening | Eater LA

"A pizzeria on Allen Street that was among the first Altadena restaurants to reopen after the fire on February 6 and remains busy filling lunch orders for recovery workers. Co-owner Zak Fishman warns about the community's fading attention: "It feels like we’re approaching the stage when people forget. It’s natural, it’s not good or bad, but humans cannot live in that heightened emotional space forever." He also urges political and financial advocacy for small businesses and stresses the stakes: "Smaller businesses cannot weather this downsize," and "People need to understand what a dire situation this is for Altadena." - Sharon Brenner

https://la.eater.com/2025/5/28/24438815/altadena-restaurants-reopening-eaton-fire-may-2025
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LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade Food Charity Event Returns to UCLA This Month - Eater LA

"Prime Pizza is now open in Altadena, meaning slices, whole pies (including various styles like Sicilian, grandma-style, and gluten-free), salads, wings, and more for the area. Find the shop in person at 1900 Allen Avenue daily, or on all of the usual delivery apps." - Farley Elliott

https://la.eater.com/2023/9/11/23865040/la-loves-alexs-lemonade-charity-food-event-2023-returns-news-los-angeles
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Kevin Nolan

Google
I've been coming to this location weekly since they opened. They do a killer pizza when they do it right but the issue is that is only 25% of the time it seems lately. There consistency is really lacking and each time I go I don't know what to expect. Maybe its too much turnover or they are too busy. Its just hard to pay $40 for a pizza and be disappointed over and over and the only thing keeping you coming back is for how they used to be. Maybe I need to try another location or find a new pizza place.. it just sucks to see this place really go downhill.

A T

Google
**"Hands down, the most delicious pizza I've ever had! I couldn’t resist the amazing aroma and ended up getting two slices—pepperoni and cheese. Both were incredible! The staff is friendly and respectful. Highly recommend this pizzeria!"**

Branislav Kecman

Google
The vegan pizza was very good. They also have a fine ready-to-go salad. Friendly service and clientele. The outdoor seating area (patio) is adjacent to a small parking lot and has a street view. Not the greatest atmosphere, but the food makes up for it.

Steph Couvrette

Google
Loved everything about our Friday night dinner here. The spicy pepperoni square pie was great. Not too spicy but very flavorful. We also had the garlic knots which were great but wish they had been a tiny bit more garlic-y. The ambiance of this place on a nice night is fantastic. The outdoor eating space is cute and bright. We didn't get them but the buffalo wings smelled great.

R C.

Google
This place is cool! Go support them! Good family vibes and community atmosphere. The only issue is that they need a bit more intentional shade - rather than the the thin little brown thingys they currently have - people were ping-ponging around, trying to get the spot where the sun wouldn't be blazing in their eyes and then switching as the sun shifted. Also they need MUSIC. Like it's so quiet and slightly awkward and some good jazz or alt pop would transcend this place!

Shannon Maraghy

Google
So good! They have the BEST vegan pizza I've ever had. I get "pepperoni" and pineapple--either the round or square vegan pizza. Both are awesome. Thank you guys so much for being amazing. We love your plentiful outdoor seating and classic neighborhood vibe. Staff is so kind and welcoming and professional. 💕🔥🍕Much love!!! Take home, next day in the air fryer is fantastic! (If I could make one request, I think the non-alcoholic Lagunitas IPNA is the best and would be great to offer.)

Aria Savadkouei

Google
Just as good as the other locations. Reliably good pizza with great service. This location has a nice patio too with lots of space for dining. Also, this location has some unique menu items like the sandwiches which are pretty good.

Fred Milkie

Google
If Webster wanted to define New York pizza this would be the definition. Always a great pie (or slice). The options are great and their team is a well oiled machine.
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John G.

Yelp
Love the rectangle pizza with the crispy crust! My new favorite pizza joint. Give it a try, especially since they survived the Eaton Canyon fire.
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Jacqui Y.

Yelp
Our go-to spot after a park visit or play date! Their pizzas have the right balance of chewy, crunchy dough, seasoned sauce, generous topping and overall goodness! Very nice patio space perfect for the neighborhood. Our usuals are Sicilian, grandma, pepperoni, spicy pepperoni and sausage and kale! Definitely get their lemon pepper wings and always get extra ranch! They make amazing ranch sauce that we always leave with a bottle! Service is friendly and fast!
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Brian T.

Yelp
One of the best cheese pizzas I've had. I ordered 2 pepperoni slices and 1 cheese slice. Each slice costed $4.75. The pepperoni slices were good but the cheese slice was even better. For cheese pizza, they are able to cook it a bit longer so it's a bit crispier and the cheese is more baked which I love. There was no line but the tables outside were all full on the Saturday afternoon I went. They also have a mini bar for drinks/coffee. There isn't really any indoor seating but the outside seating is plenty and the atmosphere was filled with parents taking their kids out to enjoy their fave food.
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Mark R.

Yelp
Lot of my friends and family and co workers have told me to try this place, and I'm a huge pizza lover so I had high expectations, the spicy pepperoni is holy smokes one of the best slices of pizza I've ever tried, the hype is real !!! I highly recommend the staff is also so nice and welcoming and they have parking and over all great experience I recommend y'all try it!!! Especially the spicy pepperoni ama be a regular cause that pizza is terrific
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Van D.

Yelp
My boyfriend and I were out for a late night snack and decided on some pizza by the slice at Prime Pizzza. They have a small parking lot and a nice outdoor patio. There is limited seating inside at a ledge, but that didn't look too comfortable. We decided to order and seat ourselves outside. When I looked at their menu earlier in the day, I was drawn to the Meat Lovers, but that wasn't one of the ones they sold by the slice. My boyfriend ordered a classic triangle Pepperoni Slice ($4.75/slice) and I went with a fun rectangular shape Spicy Pepperoni Slice ($5.50/slice). We were given a number for our order to place wherever we decided to sit. They had some water dispensers inside and outside that were self serve. We got some water while we were waiting for our food and sat ourselves by a cozy heat lamp, since it was a cold evening. Considering it didn't look too busy, the order was a bit slow for reheating to slices of pizza. When we received it, I noticed that my boyfriend's pizza was thinner than mines. And the pepperoni distribution was lacking. It didn't go all the way to the crust. My pizza was nice and crispy along the edges but thick and filling. At least it had a good amount of pepperoni. We both felt like the pizza was pretty average but it was a nice adventure. Not sure we would go out of our way to come back here, but it's not bad if we happen to be in the area.
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Gilbert R.

Yelp
Wanted a pizza, but just a couple of slices. Not many places do that, so I decided to check this spot out, which is like a 10 minute walk from Casa De Gilbert. How convenient. This location used to be a bakery for a while, so I was surprised to see a pizza joint in its place. Not much parking and it's in a weird corner spot that's tricky to traverse since it's at an intersection. So proceed with caution. Anyway, this place has a really good vibe. Spacious outdoor, covered seating that's clean and well-maintained. Great spot for family and friends to eat and hang out. No fountain drinks, however, just bottles and cans. Onto the food. These are your thin-crust pizzas, nothing deep dish here and nothing way too fancy. Ordered the following slices: - Pepperoni - 7.3/10: Solid AF. Nice balance of cheese to sauce. Felt a little cheated with the Pepperoni, though, but the flavors are nice. - White - 7/10: Not as good as the Pepperoni, but still a solid slice. Not too oily or salty. Nice blend of cheeses. Crust is nice and crispy, but nothing too special about it to be honest. Lacked a bit of texture. Prices aren't too bad at all. It's not the greatest by far, but the appeal for me is that you can order by the slice and it's a nice environment to bring family and friends. Menu has other non pizza items, so that might be worth checking out.
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HoyMay P.

Yelp
We're back at Prime Pizza for some slices. A breezy nice day on the patio. We got cheese & veggie slices. The slices seem to be getting smaller. Hmmm. Still yummy . Limited parking lot and free street parking.
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Andy D.

Yelp
It's... fine. Perfectly serviceable pizza. Nothing terrible, but nothing excellent either. We have ordered from here a few times, but more recently, I have been suggesting other places that I like more. Recently, we needed to get food a group that included a gluten free guest who said they liked Prime Pizza's GF pizza, so it's nice to know there are options for those who need it. For me their pizza lacks the texture I want in a good pizza crust. The crust is thin, but lacks chewiness or very much flavor. We also once tried the square pies, which were also decent but lackluster. I do love that they have online orders and each time I arrived on time, the food was ready and waiting for me. The last visit, parking was a little difficult because the spaces were filled. I feel like they need more spaces reserved for just pickup, but I was able to find street parking.
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Albreezy B.

Yelp
Lately, I've been on the hunt to find one of the best authentic NYC style pizza in Pasadena and LA. After seeing this online I definitely had to stop by and try it for myself. Food: I came here with the family and ordered the large pepperoni and cheese pizza and Bolognese pasta. The pizza: Came in a thin crunchy bottom which was amazing I really enjoy having a crunchy not burned bottom pizza. The red sauce and cheese was a perfect balance. Yo too things off the pepperoni was a decent amount and large size. It wasn't too salty at all. I must say it's one of the best pizza I've had in a long time. The Bolognese pasta came in a smaller tray that couldn't easily feed two people. The pasta taste like it was homemade which is a plus and if I can have it my way I wish it came in a bigger tray. It was the perfect pairing with our pizza. Staff/restaurant/parking Staff: We came in on a Saturday night for dinner, they had plenty of friendly staff that greeted us and was very helpful. They took the time to answer all questions and recommend popular items on their menu. Restaurant: It's an outdoor eating with cafeteria style wooden benches and had Edison lights hanging overhead. It felt cozy and warm they actually do have several heat lamps for those cold nights. Parking: They have a small parking lot but there's plenty of parking down the street for in the residential area. If you go during daytime you'll have no trouble finding one. Bonus: This is for parents with infants and toddlers. They actually do have a baby changing station and have courtesy baby wipes and diapers from size 4-5 which is really nice of them to do. Conclusion: I would definitely come back and give them another try and looking forward in trying their other types of pizza. I would recommend giving them a try if you're a if NYC style authentic pizza.
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Kristopher C.

Yelp
Prime Pizza is a cute off-the-beaten-path local shop. Lunch service is brisk and busy but they have a sizable staff working to keep the wait to an absolute minimum. They're good for lunch because they sell pizzas by the slice in addition to full pies. The slices are all premade but they warm them in the oven just prior to serving so they are nice, hot and tasty.
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Joshua H.

Yelp
$2 slice opening special! We went to the special! The pizza was delicious, and definitely loved getting it for $2. We sprung for four spicy pepperoni slices. Served fast. And the outdoor patio was great. We will be back!
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Jess M.

Yelp
Trying to really like this place and each time they continue to disappoint. They had a school fundraiser for my daughter's school and election night promotion this past Tuesday‍ the line was super crazy and ordered online to help speed the process, which gave me a 45 minute estimated time. By the time the 45 mins came and passed I went to the pickup line, waited another 15 mins, which was understood with the not so great idea to have 2 different promotions on the same night, and I was informed there was no more pizza. After another 10 -20 minute wait. ‍ The staff were struggling to keep up with orders and the lack of communication from the manager / staff was very inadequate at best. The Team wasn't remorseful and they were not handling the pressure of all the orders. I ordered a bunch of things (pizza, wings, knots, salad) totaling $107 because it's fundraiser for the kids. I was informed that they took the pizza off my charge and wasn't given a new receipt. They said they would take care of it in the "next couple of days", which is understood because of the jam packed craziness. I came back today (3 days later) to check on the status and spoke to the manager. It wasn't busy and seemed like it would be a good time talking to him. I explained to the manager the situation in a polite and respectful way, and he was already posturing and in a very stand-off tone. There was no acknowledgement and no service recovery about the situation Tuesday. I wanted to ensure I wasn't charged for the pizza since I didn't have anything on my end for the "credit" and he printed out the receipt after showing him my email receipt. On my end, I still remember seeing my card charged for the full payment of $107. Not much dialogue on his end and there was a golden opportunity to acknowledge the double promo blunder. I mentioned it and said it would be best to not do two promos on the same day again. He basically said it's not. ‍ I stood there in an awkward silence just waiting for any acknowledgment. I wasn't expecting any freebies and wanted to ensure the school fundraiser got full credit. The pizza is decent, the wings are ok, salad average, garlic knots , service is . We usually have a few functions at Prime because it's so close to the school. I'm really trying but truthfully turned off due to no acknowledgement of the crazy wait time and will need to take a long break from this place. I actually ended up ordering Prince Pizza in Old town that night to replace the no Pizza at Prime. Will come back but definitely not anytime soon. Let's do better Prime and get that service to a Prime level vs subprime lately.
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Linda S.

Yelp
Holy moly!! I'm currently on a gluten free diet and was craving pizza! I read the reviews for this place and had to give it a try! I haven't tried other gluten free pizzas but wow this was AMAZING!! So flavorful and tasted as good as a regular crust! Even my husband loved it. We got the gluten free grandmas and added pepperoni and olives and got the spicy pepperoni. Soooo amazing and juicy! We also got the italian chopped salad. That was a 3/5 - mediocre and nothing special. But I would HIGHLY recommend the pizzas!!
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Felicia G.

Yelp
I have been to Prime several times since they opened. I can say I really like the pizza. The pizza is simple and flavorful all at the same time. The prices are fair. I love the casual atmosphere and eating apace outside. The service is also friendly and fast ! Prime is the perfect pizza spot !!
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Jay S.

Yelp
Came here cuz I saw Dave portnoy review it and say it was the best pizza he's had in LA (based on his preference). It was good, but I don't know if it's the best in LA. Pizza had good flavor and a crispy thin crust. I personally like a cheesy pizza with regular pepperoni. Service was great. Order online and it was super easy. This location in Altadena is great. Lots of outdoor seating and is a very inviting place to grab a slice or a whole pie. I'll likely come back and try this place again.
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Dave H.

Yelp
Wonderful pizza and service here! By the slice or the whole pie! Also some hot subs, salads and wings! The grandmas is the best - a little thicker but lots of sauce and cheese and a crispy bottom of the pizza! Delish! Super friendly service and outdoor patio to dine on. They are in the process of getting their beer & wine license. Great pizza in north east Altadena! Small parking lot but plenty of street parking around.
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Daniel Y.

Yelp
Good pizza! But Service and care be HELLA LACKIN.... Try ordering a pie you won't get it at the projected time given. If your pie says 7pm try 730....with excuses. I've been eating prime for a very long time and wow this location truly lives up to the lag. No one cares who you are where you come from and why you are here but the pies are the best in the 10 mile region....extremely unfair and very unprofessional if ask me. But that's their angle, anyway to get you in. Not even a free soda to compensate for the time wasted. Extreme low blow for those who work all day and have an early return and still have to wait an extra 20-30 minutes. To top it off try addressing this to management, I'm talking about ZERO REMORSE. ZERO. What's up with that? I use to own a pop up and if something was a few minutes out my projection time I'd be giving out free fries or sodas (which it rarely ever happened). Now let's talk about dining with just their slices....DRY....anything reheated consider it DRY. Virtually no sauce. Come on guys. What's with all these red flags, even last week I walked in there was a fly hovering around almost every pizza and when brought up to the manager the fly flew into the kitchen and he brings up to me "I don't see a fly" WELL I DID, and so did the other customers standing next to me gossiping about why not one employee was shooing it away. This is careless behavior. Many errors in my book although it's a decent pie (when fresh), service needs revamping. This prime pizza location needs lots of improvement. Flies, dry pizza, parking is a joke, and late orders. This prime needs help. Plain and simple.
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Andrew S.

Yelp
Nice crispy crust with nearly no flop and good flavor. Good NY style pie. They offer wings and square pizzas as well so there's plenty of options to choose from.
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Fatima R.

Yelp
5 families got their pizzas before us. We got pizza by the slice and so did these families. When we asked about it 3 times given that these families payed after us came after us and also got pizza by the slice. When the pizza came they apologized and said "we burned the first slices" but we were clearly annoyed and hangry. Also hard to believe they burned them and 5 parties got theirs first. All parties had come in gradually, and they had clearly forgotten our order. They offered to comp our full meal and they did. The pizza was great the spicy pepperoni was by far our fave. Had they not offered to comp our meal we would have definitely left with sour taste.
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Cisca W.

Yelp
Tried out their gluten free pizza and it's pretty good. Their gf pizza comes in squares of like 10" size and sliced into 4 squares. They have gluten free category, vegan category, and gluten free vegan category. So keep that in mind if you do order in particular to accommodate certain allergies. I ordered their gluten free vegan Grandma pizza and ordered with extra veggie medley (which consists of mushroom, garlic, red bell pepper, kale, radicchio) and extra sauce. The gf bread crust was not super thin and came saucy and dripped when i lifted it up - which is supposed to be. Please keep in mind that if you do have celiac - to consult with them. They have outdoor bench picnic style sitting with some shades/cover. There are few parking spots in their lot but not too many. Found parking on the street easily.
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J'aime K.

Yelp
Came here on a weeknight. Place was packed. Parking was difficult. But it was all so worth it. Their best is their pepperoni square pizza. The dough is like an airy foccacia. The sauce is memorable. Pepperoni's were tasty and abundant. - The only improvement would be to serve it at a warmer temp - Mine was given to me slightly warmer than room temp Had a taste of another type of pizza. It was nice and aggressive with the garlic flavor. Thin crust was meh. I think it was spinach and tomato toppings. - Decent, not the best They also serve brewed iced tea packaged in their own packaging. The cashier suggested I come back for their wings. I would recommend going here in the off hours so you don't have to park far away.
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Jay C.

Yelp
Prime Pizza is the place that started it all for me. I've been to all the Prime locations, except Fairfax. Unfortunately, I have had really inconsistent experiences with Prime lately, particularly from their Little Tokyo spot. These experiences compounded, and eventually soured my perception of their brand. They recently had a promotion, which enticed me to finally try their new Altadena location. Upon arrival, I could not help but smirk. It instantly reminded me of the Burbank location (can't believe I drove all the way to Burbank for Prime Pizza back in the day lmaooooo). Horny CRE agents can start spamming Prime now 'cause it seems they have a type: medium traffic oddball intersection with an afterthought of a parking lot. I wonder how often the parking layout changed with each City Planner. Lol. The staff were all very courteous and competent. Even so, I was so ready to be disappointed when I got home. But with one bite, the nostalgia instantly took me back to 2017 when I first had Prime Pizza. Damn, Prime Pizza still got it. They really still got it even with all the new competition. Great chew, great sourdough kick. The drive was quite pleasant as well. My road rage did not activate. I might even order regular sauce next time instead of light sauce as regular sauce + road rage = soggy pizza. Squares are still where it's at. Imo, rounds here are a waste of time.
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Erina W.

Yelp
Definitely one of the best pizza spots in the SGV! My favorite are their square slices, especially the Sicilian. We also got the meatball sub, and it was delicious! The sub's toast was super light but crunchy at the same time, and had the perfect ratio of mozzarella to meatball. Their pizza slices are the closest I've tasted to classic New York style slice, as they are able to balance the flavor of the slice with the texture of the bread really well, while keeping the thin crust. Limited parking but a great place for a quick bite or late night pizza craving!
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Natalie M.

Yelp
I finally got to try this new and acclaimed pizza spot, and it lived up to the hype. Stopped for a quick lunch, and love that they do pizza by the slice. I got the 2 slices & a drink, and my husband got the meatball sub. The bread on the sub was delicious and lots of meatballs but could definitely use more cheese. He could only eat half! I got a triangle slice of cheese, and it was delicious. Perfectly crunchy. The square slice was amazing! Loved that crust, and the crunchy cheese on the edge. I also liked the descriptions of the slices at the location. They weren't available on the online menu. I took photos of most of them, for you to see. The fresh brewed ice tea was also delicious. We sat outside, and it was very pleasant. As soon as our order was ready, they brought it outside to us. Also, it was after the lunch rush on a weekday so parking and seating were no problem. Will absolutely be going back, and probably often!
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L M.

Yelp
The BEST. Pizza, meatballs, everything is fantastic. Outdoor patio is calm and clean.
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Alexander Y.

Yelp
Prime Pizza has really been expanding quite a bit recently huh? They have seemingly doubled their location count in the last year, with the latest location in Altadena of all places. Seemed like the perfect time to try this location on a football Sunday! Although I do have a penchant for their white pizzas, on this occasion I went with the Supreme with added ricotta. Gotta have ricotta as it always makes every pizza better. The quality was as I expected. It ain't ever gonna be on the level of New York for New York-style pizza, but it's pretty damn good New York-style pizza for L.A. Very crispy and thin with quality ingredients. It is a bit on the expensive side, but you're definitely getting your money's worth in terms of quality. Staff here are really friendly! Came in, let them know I had a pickup order, and was out in two minutes. Only thing I was slightly annoyed about was that I had set a pickup for 1:15 pm and it was ready 10 minutes earlier than that. Had to warm up the pizza in the oven, but it is what it is. Prime Pizza always delivers and this location is no different! They have a great outdoor seating area as well, so I would definitely love to stop by and eat here when the opportunity presents itself.
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Cheryl U.

Yelp
People in Altadena are always complaining that we have too much pizza and coffee here, while that's true I'm so glad Prime has joined the hood. I love the option of grabbing our pup and heading over for a slice. It will be even better when they get their beer & wine license. The workers are so accommodating and it feels like a local hang out. Once I asked to have my pizza heated, it seemed a little cold and they went over and beyond with their customer service.
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Derek W.

Yelp
A buddy who worked on Wall Street highly recommended Prime Pizza and said it was as good as the pies back in NY. With that type of recommendation, I headed up to Altadena the next day to check it out myself. Placed an order for 3 pies and made the quick 10 min drive up. Didn't realize Prime was just down the street from another buddy's house. The parking lot is kinda small and only offers a handful of spots. However, there should be street parking nearby. Was lucky and snagged the last spot and headed inside. Had to wait a few extra minutes which was cool as I could see them baking 2 of my pies. For those that order individual slices, they happily reheat them in another oven off to the side. Sausage round pie - Definitely lives up to the hype. Though it's been a few years since I've been back to NY, this was damn tasty. Added garlic which elevated the overall taste in my opinion. Grandma square - Another great pie and probably will skip the basil next time. The crust was flavorful and had nice crispy edges. Spicy pep - Also added garlic to this which was great but damn it was hella spicy. Perfect for those than can take the heat but a bit too spicy for me. As others have mentioned, these pies need to be eaten hot. The slices were even tastier the next day after reheating in our Balmuda. Will definitely be back and am glad they opened a location so close to home.
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Margaret P.

Yelp
Prime Pizza is a good solid pizza joint! I've been wanting to try them at some of their other locations, but glad to have finally tried them at this location. My fave is the white pizza and the spicy pep square pizza. You definitely cannot go wrong with either one of these! Prices are reasonable and they're pretty large, so it'll be able to fill you up. They have some really cool merch available too that are Altadena specific. If you come on a weekend, you can grab your coffee (Bevel Coffee currently has a pop-up here) and grab some pizza right when they open at 11AM making for a perfect start to your weekend.
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Ernest T.

Yelp
Again, if I could give halves, this would be a 4.5 out of 5 We got a plain cheese for 23 and supreme for 30.. I think both pizzas were a reasonable deal, due to, they tasted great!! Great crust and bite to the dough! Cheese was so simple but tasted great, I wish they cooked it longer for a better char. Only reason I say this is, the supreme pizza had the perfect char!! Sausage, pepperoni, red peppers and red onions were perfect! I loved it! The supreme had a crust with bite and char and crisp, that will keep you coming back... If both pizzas had the consistent char and firmness, definitely 5/5. Great under carriage as they say. Order online and wait like Ten mins from when your pick time is, I order on a Friday and there was a long wait. I ordered at 625pm with scheduled pickup at 715 and my pizza wasn't ready until 735 but to me it was worth it. I got there at 720 so didn't wait long. Parking is good, even with so many people there and the staff was super nice!! Great outdoor seating Must try in Altadena/Pasadena... prime pizza and Brooklyn square are the best pizzas in our area in my opinion... Fuji and vis has great deep dish.. pizza of Venice nice artisan thin crust, are also must tries. Dragon egg approved!
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Elijah O.

Yelp
Sad to see this location fall off the way it has over the last 6 months. I think the owner may have taken his eye off of it or something. Stale pizza and often sloppily prepared. Truly unfortunate as it was AMAZING for the first few months after opening. Owner please spend more time on the Altadena location.
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Chris P. B.

Yelp
I ordered the BBQ chicken pizza slice. The pizza was okay, nothing special about. What I like is the patio on the outside. The parking is limited.
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Craig V.

Yelp
Took my son tonight to get his own chicken parm and I got the meatball parm. Both were delicious. Just the right amount of sauce, just the right amount of cheese, and just the right amount of meat. Very tasty. I will get it again and again. Tonight we stand on the patio and that was fun to people watch.
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Amy S.

Yelp
I love a good pizza and I was hoping to love this too. But for me not this time. I had their gluten free. The positive was that it didn't taste bad or good , it was just ok. The negative was it was too oily, the dough was like rubber and I was questioning myself if this was gluten free cause the crust was too thick. Usually, gluten free crust is thinner. Giving this place a 4 star based only on the fact that the fam said the pizza was good. Just a heads up: their pizza can easily feed 4 adults. You will end up paying $30 for the pie but for the size of it , it's not bad.
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Rox P.

Yelp
The atmosphere is great, outdoor seating with shade and heaters is nice. Love that they have both dairy and non-dairy / vegan options. We tried the vegan cheese, vegan sausage and kale, and the chopped salad. The vegan cheese was recently changed from follow your heart to be hive. While the be hive pepperoni and sausage are delicious, sadly the cheese lacks any flavor. The sauce is tasty. The chopped salad comes with romaine, radicchio, kale, red bell pepper, cannellini beans, pepperoncini, celery, persian cucumber, and house-made italian vinaigrette & parmesan cheese on the side. Sadly part of what intrigued me was the cannellini beans in the sadly, but it had none and no one said we are out of beans when I ordered. I also wish there was a half size option. I'm glad this place exists but we'll be sticking to more tasty vegan pizza options in the area unless they change the cheese they are using.
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Lizzie D.

Yelp
Solid pizza joint! As with all cool things that are new to Altadena, it's packed. Great add for the area, on a Thursday night, it was swarming with happy people enjoying their pizza. The staff was friendly despite it being obvious they were struggling to keep up with the demand. You'll have to place your order early. The patio is welcoming and was buzzing with families with their children and dogs. Seating is limited to the outdoor patio lined with picnic tables. The parking is limited but I'm sure it will improve after the hype wears down. The vibe here is pretty chill, just some good pizza! Friendly folks. Just order ahead and exercise patience.
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Carl E.

Yelp
Prime Pizza is so good! We only have a few pizza shops up here but I like this one too! It's a different style than the others and the ambiance is nice!
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Paylyn A.

Yelp
Pass by this place every day and finally gave it a try. Delicious thin pizza and great front staff! Will definitely be back to try other toppings. Ambiance was cozy!
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Delilah D.

Yelp
Recently tried prime pizza and it was delicious! I have a few spots that hold my heart but this was a great spot to try that was in the area! The spicy pepperoni was really great and it had a nice crispy crust. I love the location as it has great parking and it's more closer to a neighborhood. The location previously was patticakes, which was the local bakery everyone would go too. It was sad to see them go but happy to see new tenants bringing in good food.
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Karen L.

Yelp
Overall solid pizza for the SGV area. They don't skimp on the sauce or toppings! I haven't tried the other locations but from what I heard from friends, this Altadena location seems more generous with the amount of toppings they gave. I'm sure the pizza tastes even better fresh but I had it a party where it had been in the box for some time. I still really liked the sausage kale pizza as that was still tasting really good after being in the car for a while. The kale is a good mix to the pizza! The square pizzas were ok but I think because we didn't have it fresh, it was slightly soggy so note that if you're taking to-go.
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Doreen T.

Yelp
My favorite is the Sicilian, Grandma and White. I do like the square pizzas here more than the slice pizzas due to the extra crunchy edge! You have to eat it as soon as it comes out, it not as good once it cools down. I guess you can always reheat in in your air fryer at home, but I haven't had the need since I would just eat everything there. Lotsa outside seating so it's pet friendly! This is actually our closest location in SGV. On our recent visit we even try the meatball sandwich and the chicken parmesan sandwich. Whoa, that was definitely a game changer. I need to watch my waistline because now I want BOTH the pizzas and the sandwiches. Get on the mailing list because they do send out coupons from time to time.

Drea. S.

Yelp
Did it survive the fire? this is one of my favorite places to come have pizza at I am sorry to everyone affected.
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Olivia R.

Yelp
Let me begin my saying I am NOT a big pizza fan, however this pizza is unlike any other. I think I could demolish this whole thing it's that good. You HAVE to get their Spicy pepperoni pizza and I also really enjoy their bbq chicken pizza but the true kicker is the RANCH! You just buy a bottle of their ranch because it is that good. Highly highly recommend
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Brian T.

Yelp
Delicious. The place has a cool, hip atmosphere with outside bench tables. The pizza is great. Very crispy , the sauce is tasty and the ingredients fresh and delicious. You also can get full pizza or by the slice. Best pizza I've had in forever. Period.
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Niki D.

Yelp
This place is the best pizza joint in Altadena by far. I love that they sell pizza by the slice, and it's good too! I usually don't care too much about the salad or wings of a pizza place but it's SO good here. I love the buffalo wings and the dressing for their salad is good too! There's a cute outdoor area for sitting and enjoying your food. Love this place!
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Von P.

Yelp
My kiddos love Prime Pizza so I was grateful to be able to pick dinner up after a long day today. Solid customer service isn't easy to find but Prime has my gratitude for going above and beyond and helping a mama out. We'll be back!
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Ed T.

Yelp
Pros: 1. My new favorite is their sandwich. I love the chicken parm and the meatball sandwich. The bread is so amazing and toasty and not hard, not stale, not dense, and not dry. Amazingly it also holds for a day or two (because I always order too much) and it's still good later. Either the other locations don't have it or I never noticed, but I'll go all the way here just for this one item. 2. I love their pizza (esp. the thicker squares) because it is light and toasty and doesn't feel heavy or greasy. But, it is still satisfying. 3. So far all the people seem nice. Cons: 1. Not enough parking, especially for such a popular place at night, but even in the middle of the day when it doesn't feel crowded, there aren't enough places to park. 2. While the pizza is fantastic fresh out of the oven, I find that the pizza is not as good once it cools. 3. Though the original is good, the toppings/flavors on the square slices are too limited - would love a non-spicy pepperoni or some other combinations so that I can order more and have every square be a different flavor.
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Will C.

Yelp
I love New York style pizza. I've been wanting to try Prime Pizza since they opened in Altadena. So when I saw that they had a $36 family meal and I had to go check it out right away. The family meal included an 18 inch cheese pizza, caesar salad and garlic knots. This was a really good deal in my opinion. It fed our family of four and we were all pretty satisfied. I thought the pizza was really good. It totally satisfied my craving for a NY style pizza. The caesar salad was really good as well. It felt like it was put together when we ordered it, instead of being pre-packed hours ago sitting in the fridge. The lettuce was really fresh and crisp. The dressing had a nice kick to it as well. I ordered online and it took only about 18 minutes for it to be ready for pickup. I'm a fan and will definitely be back.
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Melvin B.

Yelp
Sodium overload- 12 hours later I'm still dehydrated. I wish I could say better things, I really want to like Prime.