Zachary's Chicago Pizza

Wasn’t expecting much but the spinach and mushroom is a must have! The vibe and the place makes you feel cozy and welcome, only two downsides are the fountain drinks and the reduced space when it’s packed. 9/10 would recommend.

They get a 5 star in my heart, but because I am from Chicago, you're prepared for the small portions of meat comparatively. Best California deep dish in the Bay area. Love their crust. Carne special my personal favorite. Wish they'd let me teach them a banger Sausage pizza with garlic and spinach.

I took my partner, born and raised in Chicago, and he loved it! It wasn't 100% the same as Chicago style but close and tasty in its own right. A large was ginornous - you really only need 1 maybe 2 slices a person, but it held up well as leftovers. Really cool spot and I'm excited to come back to try more!

So delicious!!!! BF took me here and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Ordered the bbq chicken with their sauce on the top. Guy working there was super nice, even cut and served the slices. Wait wasn't too bad since they were pretty empty but he did mention it took a while. I could only do a slice. The half of the second induced the food coma. I cannot wait to go back!

This is a great place to have delicious Chicago style deep dish pizza! I enjoyed a meat lovers and a supreme, and loved every bite. The staff was very attentive, and took very good care of our large family. Thank You for a very special moment for my cousin and his Fiancé to be reunited with family from all over.

We ordered two pizzas: the Mediterranean and the Rustic Italian. Our order took a little while, but it was absolutely worth the wait. The pizzas were incredibly fresh. The best way to enjoy these pizzas is right at the restaurant; they come out hot and freshly baked. Taking them to go simply doesn't compare. The service was excellent.

Wish this place was closer to home! The food is excellent, the service is so kind and attentive, the atmosphere is lively, what’s not to love?! Our table of four got two thin crust pizzas, one deep dish pizza, and a Caesar salad, which ended up being a bit too much food but I’m not complaining☺️ We especially loved the deep dish pizza and surprisingly, also, the salad! Would come again in a heartbeat. (Picture is only of the thin crust pizzas)

For deep dish Chicago style pizza this spot is one of my favorites! The Carne deep dish and add artichokes is the way to go and they are generous with the cheese! Let me say that I do not order any pizza with red sauce unless I know for sure the sauce is amazing But this place I don’t need make any changes besides adding the artichokes :) The sitting area is just enough for a busy crowd the pictures on the wall are classic with a Zachary twist! The staff is cool, hip and helpful all in all great I don’t usually give 5stars but this place got it right maybe I need to go to Chicago to make comparison;)

I love Zachary's. My mom started taking us to the one in Rockridge in the early 80's. The location by the lake is the closest to my home. The consistency across the chain is amazing. I never get the deep dish that everyone loves because I appreciate the ratio of cheese ( tons of it) to crust on the "thin" crust pizza. The pepperoni is high quality and always plentiful. I also love the thick chunks of tomato in the sauce and the herbs. Takes a little time for them to make a pie but definitely worth the time and money...and trying to find a parking space. And their employee owned!

For deep dish this spot is one of my favorites! The Carne deep dish and add artichokes is the way to go. Let me say that I do not order any pizza with red sauce unless I know for sure the sauce is amazing But this place I don't need make any changes :) The sitting area is just enough for a busy crowd the pictures on the all are classic with a Zachary twist! The staff is cool, hip and helpful all in all great I don't usually give 5stars but this one is one of them

Zac's are known for their deep dish pies. And they are super good. But I've just learned that they make tasty thin crust pizzas too. I took home a pepperoni the other day that rivaled any New York style pizza anywhere. The Grand Avenue location has easy parking and the interior is pretty cool. Matt says the Zachary's deep dish Special is king but if you want a thin crust pizza some time, go to Zac's

As my bf's birthday tradition we have Zachary's pizza. This time we visited the Grand Ave restaurant in Oakland. We ordered the medium deep dish pizza with Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushroom and spinach. It was delicious, as usual. The pizzas are so thick and meaty, I can only eat one slice at a time, but we love to have some to take home. We also shared the Arugula salad which was huge (family size) Our server, Morse, was very friendly and professional. He even added a little drawing to our To-go box when he packed up our leftovers. I will say everything was good but fair warning, like most restaurants these days, the prices have gone up. Dinner with one beer each was $77 before tip. But, as it was a special occasion, it was worth the trip.

The food was amazing. We had a four pie pick up. We had the barbecue chicken pizza. We had the cheese with the stuff mozzarella pizza. We also had pepperoni as well my out-of-town family from Michigan really enjoy the pizza. The service was great when they picked it up. The ambience was also great as well, I would definitely recommend Zachary if you love deep dish style pizza. They need to have a little bit closer to me. I think they have one in Pleasanton. I will have to check and double check to make sure because driving all the way to Oakland is far from where I live atwas worth the drive. It was definitely worth the drive.

Grabbing a quick salad to go. Love that they offer a walk deep dish personal for lunch. You can also get slices. Service is always great with a smile and it's a very kid friendly place. Love Zachary's!

Love this pizza joint. It's casual but provides high-quality pizza and a friendly, old-school environment. We got the deep dish and a thin crust and found ourselves commenting on how delicious the tomato sauce was. Veggies were perfectly cooked. Non-pizza food: Salad, although not spectacular, was massive and got the job done. Standard selection of beer and wine. Staff was bustling on a Sunday evening. It's clearly a popular neighborhood spot! They were friendly and did their best. They serve the first slice for you, which is a nice touch if service. There's a cute stool next to each table. Functional (for your pizza) but also adds a bit of quirky charm. We came away very satisfied and with plenty of delicious leftovers. We felt impressed with the flavors of of the sauce, in addition to the execution. Looking forward to returning for another hearty meal!

I have been to other restaurants that serve deep dish pizza and nothing compares to Zach's. Amazing pizza. The best in the Bay Area.

I first had Zachary's when I would visit my brother who went to school in Berkeley, and it's consistent since decades ago. If you're looking for a hearty, hefty meal then Zachary's is your place! I usually get the Chicago style(stuffed) Zachary's special or Spinach and Mushroom. Service is quick so be ready to eat the pizza as soon as it comes out, it's best hot! Dining area is large with plenty of seating but I usually get take out since I live within walking distance.

I've always wanted to try this deep dish pizza, I love how it has different layers so it's a mix of texture that you can have from the same piece of pizza. I personally think the sauce is a little bit too heavy but overall, I would definitely recommend this piece, especially for someone who never had it before. We ordered online and came here for pickup, really convenient and I would recommend ordering it online for sure. Got our pizza pretty fast and the service was great.

This was a real deal deep dish pizza. Stopped by before a concert in Oakland. Man was this thing good! The pizza was exactly as stated, barbecue chicken, they did not play around. It came out piping hot and the service was good; nothing over the top but good. They had this thing so fresh out of the oven it burnt by mouth. These slices were major I was stuffed after eating a few pieces. It's definitely a messy pizza to chow down own but worth it. The interior was nice lots of seating, clear area of where the line is. I'd order ahead online, the site works well and it's simple. Will be back here soon.

I enjoyed the stuffed pizza here at Zachary's, but I thought it could've been saucier and wasn't as thick as a true deep dish pizza. They have happy hour every weekday between 3-5:30, with hh deals for both drinks and snacks but not for pizza unfortunately. When we arrived at 5, the restaurant was completely empty, though it quickly filled up and was completely full when we left at 6:30. The space is very large and is great for big groups. We saw a party of 12 getting seated while we were there. They can do half half for a stuffed pizza, so we did a small 10" stuffed pizza with half Carne and half Super Veggie for $28.26. The menu clearly states that it takes 30-40 minutes for a stuffed pizza, and I'd say that's pretty accurate. We were one of the first tables to order and didn't have our pizza until 40 minutes later. Don't come here if you're hungry! They really load the stuffed pizza up with toppings but I felt that it wasn't saucy enough. Also, the Carne pizza was quite salty since all the meats it came with (sausage, pepperoni, salami, chopped bacon) are fairly salty on their own. My friend really liked his veggie pizza, but I thought mine was just okay. I'm glad we got a small, as I wanted to minimize the amount of leftovers. I was only able to finish 2/3 Carne slices. My friend was able to finish all 3 slices, so we walked away with one slice of leftovers.

We've been fans of Zachary's Pizza for at least 30 years; never, ever been disappointed, until now. The thin crust pepperoni pizza we had was so salty it was barely edible. What a bummer! We're Europeans, so we love salt, but this was really over the top.

One of my husband and I's favorite place to grab pizza- whether it's deep dish or the classic slices. We always get both because they are beautifully crafted and not too heavy. My favorite is the small stuffed chicken special and the thin Zachary special. I highly recommend the Oakland location as the staff is super friendly and quick to seat you. The atmosphere is super homey as they have cute paintings of movies or books but "Zachary's pizza" version.

Zachary's is a must if you're in the East Bay. They have multiple locations from Oakland to Berkeley, and their deep dish is a staple. I love that you can easily skip the wait time for dine-in for these deep dishes and order for pickup. Deep dish notoriously takes 25mins+ to bake, so I think that's a big reason why my impatient stomach and I don't usually order it. I think the last time I got one was years ago with Blue Line Pizza...and I waited for over 30 mins, and my stomach was very hangry. I'm more of a regular 'za kinda gal, but Zachary's is known for it so I had to order it. I got their vegetarian spinach and mushroom which is apparently one of their bestsellers. I chose to get light sauce since I don't like my 'za too sauced. Even light was pretty saucey and a little on the salty side for me, but I'm glad they had options. I honestly found the spinach and shroom to be very minimal. For the price you're paying ~$40 for a whole pizza, I thought it would be nice to have something else besides spinach and shroom. I would definitely suggest another pizza where you might get more ingredients for that price. Their 12" (medium) size is perfect if you're looking for multiple meals. And it was easy to pop the pizza in the oven to bake and heat up...and it tasted great. There's limited parking out front, so you might have to get street parking. Once you walk in, it's super easy to find their pick up and ordering lines, and there's tons of indoor seating options. Service was with a smile and super friendly, thanks y'all for working so hard slanging pizzas. I didn't see any outdoor spots, so keep your dogs at home. I did see some families with younger kids indoors, so glad to see it was family friendly. It smells SO good walking in even from a block away, so y'all know they use delicious ingredients. Plus they have a weekday happy hour deal that I'll never get to make with my work schedule, but for those who can it's 3-530pm for both drink and food specials! Lucky y'all.

Pretty good! I can't say I'm a true deep-dish connoisseur, but was this a pretty good deep dish pizza? Yes. Yes it was. We got a few pizzas to take to a friend's home nearby, so this is a review for takeout. Two large thin-crusts and a medium stuffed was a lot of food for 5 people, plenty of leftovers to take home. Medium Stuffed Spinach and Mushroom - pretty good! Super cheesy, fantastic red sauce and a generous amount of toppings. Thin crust Zachary's Special - I also really enjoyed this. As my friend pointed out, their sausage isn't just sprinkled through the pizza like at other places, it's distributed evenly (almost like a layer in itself) so you are sure to get a bite of sausage every time. Love it! Thin crust Italian Tomato - Perfect. Nice balance of cheese and fresh tomatoes. Think I might try to dine-in next time to see if a fresh-out of oven pizza earns that 5th star!

I left the Bay Area 5 years ago and traveled up and down the West Coast. No pizza anywhere I visited was a match to Zachary's. I was in the East Bay for only two days, but had to include a spinach and mushroom deep dish in my visit. The Grand Avenue store was new to me and it was every bit as nice as the College Avenue and Solano Avenue spots. And the pizza did not disappoint. This had to be the best Chicago style pizza outside of Chicago. Service was excellent. Yum.

The food has been the same as it's been since I was a kid...Excellent!! The staff was friendly as well. I was pleasantly surprised to hear some awesome music over the speakers while we had our lunch. The meatballs will be a go to before the pizza from now on! Love it!!

We moved out of Oakland years ago, and when visiting we noticed a new location on grand Avenue. It was my birthday so we decided to give it a try. The pizza pizza was excellent as usual, but it seemed to be more expensive than I remember. Certainly would come back at a better price point, or for another special occasion. The service and atmosphere were excellent.

Heard about this place many, many times!!! I wanted to try it for so looong! It was as everyone said it would be!!! DELICIOUS!!!! I loved every bite!!! True and beautiful deep dish pizza! The meatballs we the same as everywhere else. The thin pizza was nice and crispy plus saucy! The service is marvelous! The drinks were a local beers! Love it!!! The ambiance is totally pizzeria of Chicago with artwork all over!!! Unfortunately the place needs a crazy type of deep clean... even our knives were dirty! The restrooms were a little to dirty for my comfort. Take out area is probably a really good option!!! Street parking only!

I've been going to Zachary's since I was a teenager. My family and I grew up here and I took my then gf on a date and she loved it and now we take our kids Everytime we're in the bay!

This pizza is so good. I'm obsessed! I got their super veggie pizza and it was phenomenal. I'm usually not a huge veggie pizza person but the selection of veggies was kind of interesting so I went for it. The crust is so tasty and it didn't taste all soggy with the toppings. Next time I'll probably ask for light cheese because it was a bit cheesier than I'm used to, but overall super high quality pizza. The Grand Lake location is also so spacious and nice. I hope to make it out for happy hour soon!

This pizza is better than the 3 places I've tried in Chicago‍ Go figure. The Bay Area has the BEST food!!

Came here to revisit some college nostalgia. Had a great time. Was about $200 for three pizzas, salads, meatballs and some sodas. Feed 8 people no problem. Really enjoyed the veggie pizza, lots of nice veggies, plus Zachary's famous sauce. Anyone who went to Cal knows this pizza place, it's a must-try at least once. Chunky tomato sauce and a truly deep crust. Can't wait to go again.

Service & atmosphere was good, but the food was so, so. I crave Chicago Style deep dish pizza because I cannot get it in Hawaii where I moved to. Honestly, everything was fine, not great, but the biggest disappointment was that the crust was kinda thin and crispy. ‍ Not super flavorful. Sorry just my opinion.

My all time favorite pizza place! This was my 1st time eating at this location, and the food is consistent with the original.

This is a review for the Gluten-free pizza. The pizza was good, the crust was great and toppings were fresh. Pizza isn't cheap so I wish they weren't charging Pesto as a premium topping when I asked for pesto instead of tomato sauce as a base. Also, they accidentally put the wrong pizza in my box and I noticed it when I got to my car and the smell of chicken and as coming out of the box even though I didn't order chicken.... Now don't get me wrong.... Everybody makes mistakes but I just wish there was more of a gesture when I went back into the store to get the right pizza...throw in a soda or something just to say: "we're sorry"

DEEP DISH. I do not equate this pizza with Chicago's pies. This is unique and better as far as I'm concerned. Firstly, the crust is crunchy and buttery. And the tomatoes aren't just the the sauce, but a whole lot more...it's flavorful, plentiful, and complementary to the crust and cheese. The best "topping" is the sausage. Super flavorful and tender. Add some mushrooms and spinach complete the picture. My family and I have been enjoying Zachary's deep dish pizzas for decades! We're always happily satisfied and full every time.

Humankind has made some dramatic technological advancements through the years: artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and smartphones, to name a few. The latest in this list is the availability of quality deep-dish pizza on the west coast. With one bite of Zachary's, you'll be transported to the Windy City. You might feel the urge to comment on how the Cubs are doing, or to stroll through Millennium Park. We ordered the spinach deep dish, which was well worth the wait. Only complaint is that even if you order the largest size, others in your party will likely snap up all the remaining slices, depriving you of the joy of leftovers.

I ordered a small deep dish to go online. When I came to pick up my order, the person behind the register told me that the system overcharged me for ordering a half/half pizza and next time I should use the "custom pizza" section to charge less. Then they forced the supervisor to return the charge without asking me. Actually it was nominal and I asked them to keep it but they insisted on honoring it. I was very impressed with their hospitality and food! Support this employee-owned neighborhood joint! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5

Ive eaten here twice now and i enjoyed the deep dish. The sauce was very good and the tomatoes were chunky, it was just the right amount of cheese and was piping hot. It smelled so good that i ate a piece in the car which burnt my mouth but i didnt care. I like the ambiance and its never too busy.

Ordered a combination pizza and ended up with a pound of marinera sauce. This is not what I expected! If you order pizza here, and expect your traditional pizza this is not the place. They did not explain to me, that this deep dish style comes with a pound of marinera sauce. This is not enjoyable. And by the time I got home the pizza was so soggy and not appealing at all. I won't return.

I can say this about Zachary's: It blows Gino's out of the water!!! Have had Zachary's for years and was expecting a next-level experience from Gino's, but now realize that this belongs on the holy grail of deep-dish pizza emporiums.

The Bay Area has a few places to get vegan, Chicago-style deep dish pizzas (Patxi's, Zachary's and Little Star). I say "Chicago-style" because none of these can replicate the sauce and crusts you find in Chicago, but they're acceptable approximations. I got a medium stuffed pizza with vegan cheese ($32). It's not cheap, but it's a giant meal and could serve 3-4 adults with reasonable-sized stomachs. Zachary's stands above its competitors for two reasons: it has a robust, flavorful sauce and it uses a great brand of vegan cheese. First, the sauce is garlicky and hearty. I wish it had more chunky tomato pieces, but it was still really tasty. They use Vevan-brand vegan cheese, which is a newer entrant from Wisconsin that I'd never had before. It's substantially better than Follow Your Heart, Violife and Teese. Needless to say, it's light-years ahead of Daiya (which Patxi's uses). The Vevan cheese melts well, isn't obtrusive, doesn't have an odd texture and has a nicely neutral, mozzarella-esque flavor. The crust was fine, albeit bready, and not as crispy as I'd have expected from a true Chicago deep dish. Unfortunately, Zachary's doesn't offer any other vegan toppings (how about getting meats from The Butcher's Son in Berkeley?), but it deserves kudos for its nice vegan pie. Pro-tip: if you want the best vegan deep dish in the world, go to Kitchen 17 in Chicago.

Honestly some of the best deep dish pizza on the west coast! The Zachary was the best! Definitely recommend! The carne pizza is also good but not as good as the Zachary in my opinion. The salad is pretty tasty too. The only complaint I have is that we ordered chicken wings and they forgot to put the order in... but overall the service and food were amazing! Also, they take a little long to cook the food so if you're super hungry I would advise ordering an appetizer or something. Hopefully they remember yours because they forgot ours.. lol

Simply put - one of the best pizzas in California. Dine in, take out, half baked, it's all good!!

Zachary's: Give JW and the person taking phone orders and at the front on 7/16/23 on grand a bonus and raise and all your money. Helped me out so much and were so accommodating and nice. Also zachary's is great. Holding down the area and yum pizza.

Although extremely expensive, this is some of the best Chicago-style deep-dish pizza you can get in the Bay Area. My friend and I recently ordered a Zachary's deep-dish pizza with cheese, onions, and a whole wheat crust. Although it took longer than expected to come, the wait was worth it. The pizza arrived still hot, with an excellent, pie-like crust, stocked a couple inches thick with a hearty layer of mozzarella cheese and onions, topped with a layer of tomato sauce with tomato chunks and herbs. I highly recommend Zachary's to satisfy your next pizza (and especially deep-dish) craving!

+ Very friendly and attentive service. + Delicious deep dish pizza. + Spacious dining room with festive vibe.

True Chicago Pizza! You have to try this place, great service, great pizza great time!

This Oakland location is so spacious compared to the Concord location! Zachary's is a fan favorite amongst locals for deep dish. Every visit does not disappoint. Came to this place mid week around 1. It was pretty empty. We took advantage of the lunch special for $10 for deep dish and $9 for thin crust. Spinach and Mushroom: my fave 10/10 Zachary's Special: my bf's fav 10/10 Blanca: first time trying thin crust at Zachary's and damn it didn't disappoint!! Love the garlic flavor Service here was great.

WOW WOW WOW , Probably one of the best piazzas I have ever had. The thickness of the pizza the toppings and sauce combined were just so damn good. It was also fairly priced at a good price point especially it being stuffed with toppings. To top it off , all the workers were so nice . I ordered to go but decided to eat their and enjoy the pizza while it was hot and they unboxed the pizza and brought out plates . They were awesome and I def. Will be returning . Go check them out ASAP!

I used to really love this place, but the last several times I've ordered a gluten free pizza, it has come with very very sparse toppings (including sauce and cheese) Definitely disappointing to pay $30 only to get a dry, lifeless pizza.

Good deep dish pie, fair pricing too. Pro-tip for any first timers, make sure you transfer any leftovers out of the box otherwise it can be difficult to remove later. I had a slice that bonded with the cardboard underneath. One thing to note, they were light handed on the sausage portions :(

Every discussion about who has the best pizza in the SF Eastbay, or the Bay Area in general, will always include Zachary's Chicago Pizza. It's even featured on "Check Please! Bay Area." The other day, I got takeout pizza from the Grand Lake location in Oakland. I ordered the Medium Carne Pizza, Thin Regular Crust, with the 1/2 Baked Option. I read the Zachary's FAQ section on their webpage, and it said the "1/2 Baked" pizza travels well as takeout or delivery if you're not going to eat right away. You follow the instructions, and bake 450*F for 10-15 mins or until golden brown (for thin crust). OMG, it came out great! The common criteria for a good pizza is: 1) How is the crust? 2) Toppings? 3) How was it baked? - The crust is delicious. It's buttery, with a cornmeal taste. I believe it's called "thin" as opposed to "deep dish." Because this traditional pizza isn't thin or foldable. The crust is thick enough to hold the thick layer of toppings and cheese. I found the crust to be soft and just right in texture. - Toppings: "Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, chopped bacon and mozzarella" are the toppings of the Carne Pizza. Of course the cheese was molten hot coming out of my 450* oven, and the meat toppings were sizzling! The toppings seemed blended together on the pizza. They were in perfect balance, I could taste each item. The cheese was welded to the crust, it didn't slide off when you took a bite. - Half-Baked Pizza: this option came out great for me, as this pizza option travels well for takeout if you're not going to eat right away. Just 15 mins, and I got a hot fresh pizza out of my home oven. You will need a baking sheet, and some butter. BTW, the pizza wasn't sliced. Wow, the Carne Pizza is a great traditional style pie.

First, I'm born and raised in Chicago. I got a thin crust cheese pizza and the crust was thick and doughy and unlike anything you'd ever receive at any place in chicago. You could only find a "thin crust" pizza like this in a chicago grocery store (think digiorno). Many, many years ago I had a Zachary's deep dish from the college Avenue location and this was good and authentic (as long as you don't get ingredients on it like artichoke). I haven't had a deep dish pizza from them though since the early 2000's

Est.1913, foods have aged like a fine wine. Inviting, calming, atmosphere, inside dinning

My great niece and my goddaughter wanted to go get pizza before Disney on ice. We shopped there and it was delicious. Our waiter name was Anaya and she was so sweet. The food was delicious and the kids absolutely enjoyed it.

Called for takeout and the experience was seamless other than ordering a small but getting a medium. I was charged for the medium and I only noticed when I got to the car so I just let it go as more pizza for later... There are metered spots out front and I got lucky there was a few free. It's further down Grand Lake is a less busy part past the Safeway. We got 1 deep dish and 1 thin. The thin didn't feel too thin! Still felt deep with lots of dough. I still really enjoyed it but if you're wanting paper thin this is not it. I also wanted a veggie pizza but I couldn't modify the ingredients just add on as it was pre made. Then when I customized the order not all of the veggies were available. Pricey pizza but will last the whole week.

Was looking for awesome pizza and was hoping this place lived up to the hype of the reviews. It's a Chicago place so I'm sure lots of the reviews are based on deep dish pizza. I'm a Chicagoan who doesn't like deep dish but I still know a good flavorful pie when I try one. I ordered a chicken, green pepper and mushroom pie via Uber Eats. After seeing the price of $50 for a medium pizza including tip, I was hoping this was the best pizza I'd ever tasted in life. I was sorely disappointed. It definitely looked the part and for that I was extremely excited. However, it was missing flavor big time. I had to season it to make it worth it. Not sure that I'd spend that much again and still have to enhance it.