Square Pie Guys

"Square Pie Guys’ Ghirardelli Square outpost is the perfect place to enjoy textbook-sized Detroit-style pizzas while staring out at views of Alcatraz. There are massive windows overlooking the water, a patio in front, and, of course, square slices spilling over with gooey mozzarella. Lined with crispy cheddar cheese edges, the crust is somehow light and fluffy despite looking like a brick. The menu is the same as their SoMa and Oakland locations, and full of hits across the board. The classic 6x8 topped with exactly 48 pepperoni cups should be on the table, as should their fully loaded vodka pie with pulled pork, pineapple, and jalapeño. Plenty of beer and wine are also on hand for when you kick back and take in the waterfront setting. " - lani conway, julia chen 1

"This Detroit-style pizza mini-chain Square Pie Guys offers indoor and patio dining plus takeout at this outpost fronting Ghirardelli Square and Aquatic Park. The pies are unique in the West Coast pizza world — cut into thick, pillowy squares; bounded by crisped cheese-laden edges; and starring a blend of traditional and unusual toppings. Pepperoni, for example, is available either with red sauce and mozzarella, or with white sauce, chile flake, green goddess dressing, and grated grana padano. Kale salads, chicken wings, and desserts complete the menu." - Eater Staff, Laura Smith Borrman

"Square Pie Guys serves Detroit-style pizzas with crispy cheddar walls. Even though each one looks like it could hold a door open, the crust is airy and light. This means ordering one for yourself isn’t a bad idea. The classic 6x8 has exactly 48 pepperoni cups that get nice and crispy around the edges. It’s even more flavorful when drizzled with their ranch and cilantro-lime crema. There’s a location in SoMa, but the Ghirardelli Square outpost has a patio overlooking the water. " - Julia Chen 1

"The Ghirardelli Square outpost of Square Pie Guys is the perfect place to enjoy textbook-sized Detroit-style pizzas while staring out at views of Alcatraz. There are massive windows overlooking the water, a patio in front, and, of course, square slices spilling over with gooey mozzarella. Lined with crispy cheddar cheese edges, the crust is somehow light and fluffy despite looking like a brick. The menu is the same as their SoMa and Oakland locations, and full of hits across the board. The classic 6x8 topped with exactly 48 pepperoni cups should be on the table, as should their fully loaded vodka pie with pulled pork, pineapple, and jalapeño. Plenty of beer and wine are also on hand for when you kick back and take in the waterfront setting." - Julia Chen

"Locally famous Detroit-style pizza savants Square Pie Guys will debut their new location at San Francisco’s iconic Ghirardelli Square on Saturday, July 2, the Chronicle reports." - Lauren Saria