The Brickery

Beautiful setting – but deeply disappointing pizza We visited The Brickery in Mendocino and shared a Margherita pizza with buffalo mozzarella. Sadly, it was one of the worst pizzas we’ve ever had. The crust and dough were fine – perhaps the best part – but the topping was a major letdown. The mozzarella was barely visible, and the tomato sauce tasted more like plain canned tomatoes than a real sauce. For $22, this was simply unacceptable. What saves the experience a bit is the lovely setting – the garden is lush and the overall atmosphere cozy. It’s like a hidden gem. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I wouldn’t recommend it for the food, but perhaps worth a stop for a cup of coffee or a beer on tap in the beautiful outdoor space.

Delicious pizza, unusual topping combinations. Beautiful garden to sit and enjoy your food. Moderately high priced. But worth it. Beer and wine available. Recommended!

This place had good pizza at one time. Not so much anymore. Heres the Margarita pizza I got today. Since a Margarita pizza is simply crust sauce motzerella and fresh basil. I paid 20 dollars for a pizza with basically no motzerella. Sad. Will never go back again.

Had the spicy salami, it was the perfect pizza after a long hike. Good prices and enough for two people.

You can't beat the atmosphere. It was amazing to eat in a garden. We had trouble finding the place cuz in a house. The pizza crust was a little burned.

Ordered the BBQ Chicken pizza. We were pleasantly surprised. Delicious pizza out of the brick oven. Seating is typically outside in the garden, but we were all wearing shorts, so we opted for the bar upstairs. There we got coffees and beer. Service, well you are given a beeper when your pizza is ready. The atmosphere upstairs was so nice. Playing 60’s-80’s music.

A great place to be on a warm summer day! Obviously the pizza is great, the garden seating makes it a whole lot better 😀

I came for the setting hoping the food would be just as great. Im not a fan of goat cheese. My first bite killed the moment. I ate corn soup and soft baguette after the goat encounter. Do what I didn't do. Read the menu before you go.

This was our first meal in Mendocino after making the four hour drive from the Bay Area and it was so good that it had us licking all the pepperoni grease off our fingers! We came by at 4pm on a Friday in spring season and there were only a few other parties there. We ordered the Artichoke Pepperoni. They only have 1 size and it looks big but has a thin crust and can comfortably feed two people. The thin crust and dough has a crispy exterior yet a subtle chew on the interior -- it's sturdy enough to support the weight of the toppings but still has a flop when you hold up a slice so it's not too stiff. The slight char on the crust complements the tickle of acidity in tomato sauce. The cheese is stringy and the right amount, while the slices of small pepperoni are crispy and curl up to fill up with its own grease! The salty pepperoni is balanced by the sourness of the artichoke hearts. I also really like the vibe of this place -- they only have outdoor seating available but it's in a serene landscaped garden with tables and seating scattered throughout. If the weather is good, enjoying your pizza while soaking in the costal Mendocino air and partly cloudy sun will make for a memorable experience! Overall, definitely a must-try in Mendocino!

Pizza Flavors ranked: 1. Posto (Life changing) 2. Hot honey and capicolla (Life changing) 3. Garlicky kale 4. Sausage 5. Artichokes and pepperoni 6. N'duja 7. Pesto

Local shop girl recommended Brickery for the beautiful garden patio seating area and the wood fired brick oven pizza. It is a must try. We also had the double Smashburger available only on Wednesdays and Thursdays. It was in the top 3 of all time. Cute place with delicious food. Go to Mendo and try

This is a mandatory stop when I'm in the area, normally I'll go twice because it's just that good. Service is always great & eating in the garden makes for one of my favorite places to eat outside. My only gripe is that there are so many delicious pizzas to choose from, it's hard to pick.

Delicious thin crust pizza! Simple with fresh ingredients. The outside seating is so chill, lovely backyard vibes.

Artisan pizzas will always hit the spot, especially when the smell lingers in the area. For our two pizzas, we were surprised by how good the flavor was considering the pizzas looked and felt relatively light. While you can tell that the dough is made and baked fresh, the tomato sauce was a little too watery for us, and it caused our toppings to fall off the slice very easily (it happens). Meanwhile, the arugula was great paired with the honey on the pesto pizza. Overall, each pizza is probably enough for 1 person, but sharing them is fun and allows for a lot of flavor diversity.

The pizzas were good! I wish they had more toppings on them. I did see some pizzas from other tables that had more arugula than we received. Figs on pizza are a classic though. They did mention that we could do half and half if the pizzas had the same base, so hack for future eaters! The place is super nice and has outdoor seating. It's really nice being in the sun and lots of families also eat here.

Delicious wood-fired pizza with a perfect sourdough crust and super fresh toppings. The outdoor garden seating is beautiful and relaxing--great spot to chill with good food and wine. A little slow when it's busy, but totally worth it!

This is a quaint little place tucked into a tiny street. The pizza is great. They have just one size but it was enough for two of us. The thin crust was perfectly cooked and crispy. Seating is outside in a garden type setting. No kidding. We sat among the flowers and bushes at a table for 2. Great date spot

I had the pleasure of trying Brickery Pizza for the first time!! It was so delightful. I LOVE pizza and ordered the Margherita (yum!!!) They also offer vegan options which I am so grateful to just have the choice of cheese or no dairy cheese. Cute little outside patio garden setup. Definitely would return next time I am in town! 5 stars across the board.

Pizza was delicious I was stuffed before I ordered it, but I had to try it! All before my dinner at Harbor House...12 courses... Brickery has beautiful grounds with tons of secluded spots to enjoy your pizza and beer!

Really good pizza from Mendocino. Our favorite is the spice meat lover and mushroom pizza. It's a really cute backyard garden patio area if you eat there and they serve alcohol. We got ours to go.

Great spot!! A little hidden gem - pizzas were delicious!! We had the Margherita, Spicy Salami, and Posto. Will definitely go back ... and Next time - Pesto!!!

The Brickery is a charming garden spot for lunch connected to the Cafe Beaujolais, a highly rated dinner spot. You can order at the Brickery garden window, pick up your order, and eat in the garden or upstairs in the Waiting Room, popular for coffee and pastry. Comfortable, friendly, inviting. While the salads and pizza looked inviting, I ordered the fried chicken sandwich, a great choice! This spot is a "go to for sure" lunch choice.!

i've had some good pizza in my life. this is right up there with some of the best. we ordered one with pepperoni and another with ham and a cream drizzle on top. both were excellent

Pizza was good but then I enjoy that style because you can fold a slice. Service was good initially. Picking up the order was the bummer. I asked for a box for leftovers. "Why don't you come back?" "No" was my response. Guess she thought I was joking cause she turned away. I'm not sure this employee has pondered what it means to be part of a customer service team. So in a way it was like getting a slice with a Brooklyn attitude. Sunny day in the village so outdoor seating a pleasure.

Delicious! We ordered online for pickup, which helped with the wait. It said it would take 40min, and when we went to pick up, they said it would take another 15min, so they were def backed up. The garden looked so nice though, hopefully we'll get to dine in another time. We got the artichoke/pepperoni and Burina pizzas, their mixed green salad, and Arnold Palmer. I liked the sausage on the Burina and my husband liked the artichoke/pepperoni. It was nice that you could actually see the marbling on the pepperoni slices! The salad had beets, yellow cherry tomatoes, and pickled carrots. All the greens looked like it had come fresh from their garden! A great spot and delicious food that we'll be sure to get again the next time we're in Mendocino!

Best pizza I have had in a long time!! Absolutely delicious and beautifully wood fired. We loved the outdoor area to eat on a beautiful day. Our 3 year old loved it too!

We come to Mendocino quite often and this is the first place I always come to. It's hard to find a good pizza place so make sure you get yourself a pie here. Pizza, drinks, and the staff are amazing! The garden you get to enjoy your food and beverages in is really beautiful with so many different plants. Almost like a botanical garden. Amazing place, I hope I get to visit soon again. You will not regret it. Top 5 pizza places in California on my list as of now.

First stop in town was Brickery and it did not disappoint! We ordered the Posto pizza and it was full of flavor and I really enjoyed the hot honey with spicy salami! Ordered a beer to pair with the pizza and it was great. About a 30 minute wait so we went to wait in the cafe just up the stairs. We ate in the garden area and it was beautiful.

The Brickery is an absolutely delightful place for lunch. Soup comes from the kitchen at Beaujolais, whilst their pizzas are done in their own brick oven and are wonderfully delicious. They have an astounding selection of beers and I, as someone who doesn't regularly drink beer, decided to enjoy a cold one. You get to sit in a breathtaking garden while enjoying your food.

Such a sweet little spot. The garden is peaceful, and the wood-fired pizza was the best I've had in ages--crispy and full of flavor. Everyone was kind. I could've sat there all afternoon. Don't miss it.

Delicious delicious delicious. We loved our pizzas and soaking up the watery sunshine in the garden. Tip: they made ridiculously good-smelling granola that they sell in the cafe next door!

Perfection in every way. Delicious pizza, garden seating are that is dreamy and the setting make it a must visit place when in Mendocino. The chocolate walnut cookies drink options and all the vibes have me wanting to come back again and again.

We came for a spontaneous lunch and had the spicy summer pizza, veggie pizza with tomato and pesto sauce each, spicy salami pizza. The crust was cooked well, and some of the toppings had a really nice smoky flavor. The only caveat was a small worm/caterpillar on the arugula on one of the pizzas. The staff said the veggies are organic so thats why there was a worm, although I would prefer no critters on pizza! They were kind enough to replace with another fresh pizza. Overall, I'd try this place again after ensuring there are no worms on the pizza! Happy eating!

Ambiance: Super friendly staff and cute outdoor seating. There's another restaurant right next door Food: Got a 1/2 Margherita de Buffala and 1/2 Napoli. The buffalo mozzarella flavor was very prominent and delicious. Good balance of cheese and sauce. Napoli was better than Marg de Buffala. The touch of Anchovies takes this pizza to the next levels Only reason I give it 4 stars is because of the price. It was a relatively small pizza that came out to $23. It's a great pizza, but not sure if it's $23 good

Ahh this pizza is too good! Perfect ratio of cheese to sauce to toppings and the perfect amount of crunch! I love a good thin crust, not too doughy pizza and this hit just the spot. It was a busy Saturday when I visited but the wait wasn't bad! I actually enjoyed sitting out at the tables listening to a live musician. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in Mendo!

Amazing experience and food. The line moves fast and it doesn't take long to get your food. Everything this restaurant group does is great and you can't go wrong coming here. We went during Memorial Day weekend and we ordered and had our food within 30 minutes even with the busy holiday rush.

Good pizza. SALADS ARE NOT SPEcial but they are ok for $13. Lots of varsity's of pizzas. Try the mushroom and ham pizza.

If you like pizza, then you NEED to come here. It's sort of hidden behind The Waiting Room Cafe, but the outdoor garden area is lovely, and the pizzas are . The only staff on site is at the counter, so sort of an order and pick up yourself type situation, but definitely recommend stopping here. And if you have a furry pup with you, they're welcome also.

So many raving reviews and disappointed I can't join along. Came on MLK weekend from out of town and was super excited to try this place because of the reviews! If you're not LOOKING for this place, you aren't going to find it. For a second we thought they didn't exist anymore. Their outdoor patio was huge and GORGEOUS! Stars for the patio and many adorable dogs that the customers bring. We understand the pizza is made fresh and we didn't mind waiting. Every table around us was complaining about the wait time. One saying it took them an hour, which is about how long it took for us. You can see one of the employees was running around, visibly stressed. That stressed me out! We ordered some beers and were confused why they weren't poured for us to enjoy during the wait. No one let us know there was an upstairs to get the drinks.... Okay. When my partner gets upstairs, there is ONE girl making coffees and pouring beers for a line of 8 people. The pizza, was good - not great. Toppings didn't even go all the way to the crust. Not worth it after a very strange experience. I am sorry for the employees working yesterday as they looked understaffed. Would not recommend or return when coming back to Mendo.

Awesome pizza in a spectacular garden in an adorable town. The smash fried chicken sandwiches or burgers on Thursdays are really good too.

Yummy! Really good tasting pizza and quite an eclectic choice of toppings that were really good. But also had simple, kid friendly cheese pizza. Outdoor seating is wonderful, garden atmosphere. Looks like you could sit in cafe if weather not good. Have odds and ends for purchase and games you can take to your table.

I noticed the couple in front of us went to order a couple of pizzas and were told they were out of the ones they wanted. Understandably, they stood there reading the menu trying to figure out what they wanted to order. I wondered, why they left it up there and go through this over and over. I was going to order the same pizza and was left wondering how they could be out of it ta 2PM in the afternoon. I ordered the Margherita Pizza instead. The person taking the order acted annoyed and said that it would take about 20 minutes. We had a seat in the garden area which is a nice setting and the pizza came out sooner than expected. The pizza was a disappointment, there was too much sauce and when i went to pick up a piece, the cheese slid off onto the pan.

Honestly, the best pizza ever. You can't go wrong here, and it's a must-go-to when you visit Mendocino. Super nice outside garden area with great, fast service. Definitely try the Spicy Salami, and Margherita!

I will sing the same refrain as others and here is why: Some of the best pizza in the area, with incredibly curated toppings. The tastiest smash burgers and fries (only Wednesdays and Thursdays). Fresh and creative salads. Stellar service from the staff, you can tell they care about providing a great experience for their customers. I could go on, but I need to go get some pizza and burgers, you should too.

I forgot to take a picture of our pesto and arugula pizza as I was took excited to eat it! Had a lovely meal in the garden surrounded by buzzing bees. Great wine and beer menu, too.

Incredible, brick oven pizza...probably best I've had. Their crust is cooked to perfection and is the perfect thickness. We had the Margherita pizza and the pepperoni & artichoke one. Very good! We also had the caesar salad and it was good as well. They have a huge pitcher of lemon water you can help your self too. The very unique and great part is it's location and ambiance. It is hidden behind a fancy restaurant in the middle of a garden full of succulents and flowers. They have a garden where they grow produce. It was all outdoor seating and was a very awesome experience. I would definitely go back.

Delicious pizza spot and very cute outdoor seating space. Have been here twice and both times really enjoyed it. Combo was my favorite.

Accidentally stumbled upon this gem, as we walked out of the Waiting Room (a cafe in the same complex) with coffees and were trying to find table outdoor. As we were sipping coffee and enjoying the sun in the beautiful garden, we saw a cloud of smoke and starting of a line ( which later got very long ) at what seemed like a window of a bakery. Turns out to be a local favorite thin crust, wood fired pizza. A menu with interesting toppings and artisanal cheese, we decided to get half and half of porcini mushroom + truffle cheese , and wild mushroom pizza, as it was mushroom season! Is definitely not the best pizza I have had in terms of the crust but definitely with toppings. Our neighboring table's margarita pizza looked good too! Would definitely go back for the vibe qnd garden!

Came here for lunch right at opening. I got the vegan pizza (pesto base) with pepperoni add on. It came out quick (less than 5 minutes or so). It had an ultra thin, cracker-like crust with a ton of fresh veggies (kale, peas, tomatoes artichoke hearts, mushrooms etc) which I wasn't expecting but totally loved. Price was very reasonable given how generous they were on the toppings and the freshness of the ingredients. The large outdoor dining area in the garden was also so beautiful. Great place to relax and enjoy your food.

Incredible ambience, top-tier pizza and definitely a hidden gem. With really reasonable prices for example the margarita 12 inch pizza is only $14. Pro-tip: walnut chocolate chip cookie it's elite.

Mendocino isn't a vegan paradise, but Cafe Beaujolais/Brickery/The Waiting Room offers a few labeled vegan options and a lovely garden patio. Brickery is the pizza operation and is a walk-up window. Their vegan pizza has rotating toppings and you choose either a red sauce or pesto base. They don't offer vegan cheese. I got a vegan pizza ($18) which was fine: a nice crust with fresh sauce and local vegetables. It's simple and hearty, but a typical Neapolitan upscale pizza and nothing special. Brickery also has a large beer, wine and cider list with a few interesting, indie options. Stop by for a drink and a simple pizza.

We've lunched here at least three times per month since moving here in May. Their wood-fired pizzas are fantastic. The unique variety of toppings they offer make them even better. They have a wonderful Amador County Zin from Vino Nocetto which is very fairly priced. The rotating beers in tap keep things fresh and interesting. The service staff is friendly, even when inundated on holiday weekends. Dining outside in their garden is a real treat.

I'd give this place 10 stars if Yelp allowed doubling!!! There is everything to love about this place, set in the back is a garden (weather is unpredictable so dress appropriately) and order the pizza you like: we ordered the 'Garlicky kale' and a salad..... both were outstanding!!! I'd go back in a hurry...t'as that good....

WOWWWW. Just wow. best pizza ever! We started with the basic Margherita in case we weren't wowed by it after trying the Posto. It was INCREDIBLE. We then tried a slice of the Posto.... o. m. g. Had we decided to stay put in Fort Bragg for dinner, we would've missed out on the best pizza ever.

* = Awesome staff of 20-ish/30-ish year-olds having fun * = Quaint eating area in a beautiful garden setting * = Easy to find, right in the middle of everything * = Very high quality ingredients, could smell the brick oven as we approached - = pizza was over-sauced, resulting in flop and cheese falling off This was the #1 restaurant we wanted to try in Mendocino. We are huge fans of Neapolitan style pizza. I, myself, make a Neopolitan style crust with a 3-day cold fermentation in the backyard on my Ooni pizza oven. As a disciple of the Ninja Turtle generation, it is my favorite food in the world and I'm a sucker for a place that makes good pizza. Brickery definitely makes good pizza. You can tell based on the menu combinations, the smell of the woodfire brick oven, and the high-quality ingredients (including their excellent mozz). We walked around the cutty side (between a couple buildings on the left) and stood in line for maybe 5 minutes. This is a popular spot and it was pretty common for one person to stand in line while another went and grabbed seating. When trying a pizza place for the first time, I like to get a baseline. So I tend to order a plain cheese or margherita (something with minimal toppings), so I can judge the crust and sauce. When my turn came up, I ordered a marg pizza with a couple drinks. Our wait was minimal (maybe 10 minutes?). We enjoyed the garden setting while we waited. Once my buzzer went off, I went to grab the pizza. It looked excellent and I told the guy "This looks fantastic, man." He grinned and said, "Oh, it's gonna be good!" I brought it back to the table, took a quick picture, and then we dove in. I'm sorry to say, the slice immediately flopped, the cheese and basil slid right off, and the pizza appeared to be way over-sauced. As you can see in the picture, the sauce was so heavily used, it never really cooked down into a paste. It was still very wet and soupy when we ate it. Having said that, the bottom of the crust was perfectly charred and blackened (though the crust didn't play very crispy... more soft and chewy). The slices that DID stay together were very flavorful. The cheese, basil, and tomatoes were all clearly high-quality. You could tell that this place cranks out some excellent pizzas... ours must have been a bit of an outlier. Overall, I would definitely come back and try another pizza... but I might ask them for "light sauce" next time, if this is their usual amount.

The Brickery had live music and the seating is in a garden like setting. We ordered the Margarita Pizza. It was done fast and it was so Delicious. I am a native NYer so I am fussy about my pizza and this pizza, wood fired and all was outstanding!! Definitely recommend this place for a quick bite and so relaxation.

Delicious and interesting variety of toppings. The pizzas we had were well executed, and the seeded bread loaf we purchased was also delicious! Would happily eat here multiple times on a visit.