I really enjoyed my meal here and had a good experience from start to finish. All of the staff was very friendly. They have the "Please wait to be seated" sign, but they let me choose where I wanted to sit, and when I realized that the table I chose outside was putting me right in the hot sun, they were cool with me moving inside. I had "Lyndsay's plant pizza" (the cheeseless vegan pizza) and a tiramisu. The veggie pizza was loaded with toppings and the vegetables they chose worked harmoniously together, except the kale tasted a little raw. I didn't miss the cheese. I cannot overstate how good the crust was! There were a few spots with a bit too much char, but even with that, the texture of this crust was heavenly. The tiramisu was also fantastic. It was served as two jumbo ladyfingers doused in cream. Again, textures here were great - the ladyfingers were soft but not soggy, and the cream was velvety smooth. The bitter coffee in the ladyfingers perfectly complemented and balanced out the sweet cream topping. I was a little surprised by the high prices. I ended up spending about $50 for a meal for one after tip! Kind of a small place, but the laid back atmosphere felt homely. It would be nice if they had real glasses for water and a plate for the tiramisu instead of paper. Not quite a 5 star, but a very enthusiastic 4 stars from me. I could rave about that pizza crust. read more

Basic Goodness Pizzeria - Tiramisu - Pizza Near Me - Tofino, British Columbia

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Came for a late lunch around 3:30pm after a surf lesson at Chesterman. Ordered a Marg and Romano pizza with garlic dipping sauce and two things of beer. Pros: - cute decor with huge windows to take in the ocean-mountain view - friendly staff - parking lot right next to the restaurant with a couple spots for patrons with 2hr max - super thin crust and pie came out piping hot - pizza toppings are very fresh with plenty of it Notes: - We were there for approx. an hour (approx. wait for the pizza was about 20-25 minutes) and the server came over with the bill. We still had half a beer to enjoy. The server was chatty and friendly, but I really would have rather not received the bill unprompted. Mind you, there were a few tables opens directly next to us. - The garlic dipping sauce was $4/unit and it was slightly congealed on the top. It comes in really small takeaway container. For the cost, it doesn't feel like the best quality and portion size, especially for a dine-in experience. - The Romano came with plenty of capers and olives, which made it on the saltier side and not as balanced with the flavor profile - the cost for the pizzas was also pretty expensive compared to what we were used to in Vancouver, about 30% more read more

Basic Goodness Pizzeria - Pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Tofino, British Columbia

Great music, service and amazing pizza! Make their own dough, everything was fresh. If you want real food done well check it out.

I don't know if I have enough time or words to talk about how much we LOOOOVE Basic Goodness Pizza. First off, you can't beat authentic Italian in TOFINO! Love the location. Love the vibe. The owner and chef is the kindest and watching him interact with local kids coming in to make pizza is the icing on the tiramisu. The pizzas are all phenomenal and the wine selection is perfection. Always look forward to visiting when in Tofino read more

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Wood fired pizza. We had pepperoni and it was exceptional. View of the island and mountains was nice while having lunch. Staff very friendly. Highly recommend. One 12" lots for two people. read more

We caught them as they were just about to close, but they were so gracious to let us in and throw one last pizza in the fire for us. We were glad that they did, as we got to try their Funghi Bianca pizza which was AMAZING. Outstanding crust, delicious mushrooms on just the right amount of seasonings and cheese. A pizza will run you from 15-30 dollars, but you will not be disappointed. Highly recommend. Thank you for opening your doors and giving us one last pizza before you closed! read more

Basic Goodness Pizzeria - Funghi Bianca Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tofino, British Columbia

Overpriced for the quality of pizza and service. Burnt crust edges but bottom was falling apart. Not given any water or condiments without prompting. Just overall disappointing experience. read more

Such a shame this place can't figure it out...twice in the last month I've been here. The first visit was in October and they were out of half their menu. Last night was the second visit. HERE IS WHERE IT GETS GOOD. Tried to call but no answer so made the trip to the restaurant, ordered 2 pizzas to go - one margarita and one mushroom. Order placed. Paid for in full. The host tells us to come back in one hour for the pizza. Questioned the host if they would call when it was ready and was assured that it was just better to 'come back in 1 hour'. So, 60 minutes pass and what's the verdict at 8pm? 'Sorry, we ran out of pizza dough and have nothing for you. We'd say come back tomorrow but we might not have dough by then.' Then was told that they would 'send a gift card for the inconvenience via email' but they must have ran out of those as well because they are open today and what do you know? Crickets... Thought I learned my lesson last month going to dine in at this place so tried my luck at ordering take away - seems as though if you attempt this method you'll end up hungry and misled. Stay clear. read more

My husband and I tried Basic Goodness Pizzeria on our last day in Tofino and it unfortunately was not a hit. The toppings slid right off the pizza and the dough was soft and floppy. The crust was crispy, and as to be expected with wood fired pizza. We chose the Margherita and added the prosciutto, arugula and parmigiano. You couldn't really taste any of the basil, but flavor otherwise was pretty good. Service was quick. The restaurant is nicely decorated and clean. The pizza just didn't live up to the hype. read more

This is a must visit when you are in Tofino. We ordered Lindsey's Vegan. The owner, Marco, spent a good deal of time talking to us. The whole staff was very friendly! read more

READ THIS!!! We ordered Margarita Pizza & Kale salad. Beyond disappointed. Kale salad was cut up kale leaves and a couple pieces of cheese. No dressing. The Margarita pizza was extremely small. 4 slices. Left hungry. Sad! read more

We ordered the margherita pizza to go, and while we waited, the staff offered us water and made sure we were comfortable. The restaurant has a nice ambience (even though it was busy, it's not too loud), and it smells really good -- both from the pizza in the wood-fired oven and from the aroma of the wood they use. The pizza was delicious. read more

Great pizza joint in Tofino! I would have given this 5 stars but I think the owner is also the cook so it took awhile for our pizza to come out and also they only did take out for limited times so we couldn't take out at dinner time. That aside, this place has crazy good pizza. The crust was super yummy and Napoleon style. The tomato sauce is delicious. Toppings were a great variety. We also ordered the Caprese salad and I loved it as they used different types of tomatoes! Right amount of salt and pepper and olive oil. A great salad! I will be back next time I'm in Tofino! Grazie!! read more

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Light, crisp, wood-fired pizza like it's supposed to be, with toppings that aren't too guilt-inducing and more importantly, the loveliest people running the place and serving them on their outdoor dog-friendly patio. An unexpected and genuine highlight of our trip to Tofino. read more

The vegan pizza is out of this world ! Great service and atmosphere. If you're a vegan in Tofino you'll want yo try this pie ! Thanks for the great experience :) read more

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One of the best pizza I have ever had. 6 stars if I could, if you're around Tofino, give it a try! read more

Basic Goodness Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Tofino, British Columbia

I like the crust there! This is not a pizza parlor it is more fancy, but not in an exclusionary way.

Had the vegan pizza--probably the best vegan pizza I've ever had! Will definitely come back. We ordered to-go and they were super fast on a really busy Friday night as well. read more

The word Basic in the name of this pizza place certainly applies. It's alright, that's all. There isn't really any ambiance. The pizza is overpriced. Tastes decent but for ~30 CAD it's expected to be damn good and it simply isn't. Really lacking complexity and richness. The obnoxious "this is not your land" tax on the bill adds insult to injury. Walked next door to Shed afterward because I was still hungry lol. read more

Lovely family run place serving pizza that exceeded my expectations. They have a great flatboard appetizer that i absloutely loved (cant remember the name but had olive tapenade, hummus, smoked cheese) We had the homamade tiramisu and nutella pizza and all were delicious. Unfortunately, i was too hungry to take photos You definitely 2ant to try the place when you're in Tofino they play good music and the place colors are bright and i loved it read more

We stopped in for lunch and ordered a cheese and a Diavola pizza. After ordering, the waiter promptly brought a carafe of lukewarm water to the table. The pizza crust and toppings were decent, but nothing extraordinary and quite expensive. But the sauce had absolutely no flavor! I'm disappointed I didn't look more closely at the bill as I've seen lots of mention of a "stolen land tax" being levied on consumers of their overpriced average pizza. The menu also oddly mentioned that the pizza is served "uncut" although the waiter did offer to cut the pizza for us. read more

I Never write reviews, but this was just such a disappointment. The kids were craving pizza so we ordered 2 boxes of pepperoni and 2 boxes of Hawaiian and a tossed salad. came to 127$ Once we got to our hotel, We opened it all up and instantly were super disappointed. The tossed salad was a container of dry bitter weeds and 3 cherry tomato's cut in half. Not sure how a restaurant could even sell something like this... couldn't even taste the dressing. The pepperoni pizza which the kids wanted was instead salami and not pepperoni which my kids didn't like cause it's a sour meat they aren't used too. The Hawaiian had a few scattered pineapple and a few slices of ham on a soggy paper thin crust. Waisted money and waisted food. Definitely won't return. Now our kids are all still hungry!! read more

Basic Goodness Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Tofino, British Columbia

Delicious! We tried the Hawaiian one and it did not disappoint. The crust was very tasty as well and the size was perfect for two people.

food was alright, way over priced, service was okay the vibe overall was okay, there's better pizza in tofino read more

You enter the building and are immediately struck by two distinct characteristics. The first is a complicated sensory experience presented by the contrasting elements of a high school cafeteria-like aesthetic, accented by the sopping privilege of the "pizzerias" clientele. You wonder for a moment about how much this event is going to cost in both patience and currency until you notice the box of low-end French table wine. A wave of relief and confusion washes over you. "French wine in an Italian Pizzeria? Oh well, at least I won't need to re-mortgage the house to have a drink and a meal here." The second notable item abruptly approaches in the form of pleasant and helpful staff. Briskly you are shown to a seat and presented with a menu. If you aren't wearing a six hundred dollar Gortex technical jacket, designed for activities such as ice climbing and traversing glaciers, then your heart sinks as you begin to flip through the menu. You will spend twenty dollars at bare minimum for cooked dough topped with only a few vegetables. Cheese is, obviously, extra. You avoid the drink section altogether as you are sure that a "glass" of the aforementioned French red will surely be small and overpriced. You order. In my case, a 4 cheese pizza, which of course, comes to you uncut. The mind again drifts, trying to understand why this might be? "Why not cut the pizza for your customers? You supply them with fork and knife. Presumably, these items are not simply for display and they will be using them to cut the pie. Why not do it for them? Perhaps," you decide, "it's simply more hip to have to cut your own pizza." Onward to the meal. Delicious. Excellent. Nothing negative to say regarding the quality of the food. Then the bill. For a small-sized, cheese-only, uncut pizza, with tip, no appetizer, and only water to drink, after the provincial taxes have been calculated and you have applied a standard gratuity, you will pay 30 dollars. 30 dollars to remain not exactly full... at a Pizzarea... As your eyes scan the bill, looking for the calculation error you assume must be there, you see something irregular. Pretention, presumption, hubris, and audacity. All the hallmarks of the white privileged class for whom the establishment belongs, and who saturate this area of the province. The words "This is not your land tax" read across your receipt. 1%. A forced donation no doubt. A display of one's politics and the very definition of tokenism. For without question, the majority of the local indigenous population could not possibly hope to eat at such a prohibitive establishment. If you are interested in a delicious meal at a ridiculous emotional and financial price, this place might be just what you're after. Ensure to wear an orange T-shirt and your most expensive Arcteryx jacket though. You do want to fit in... don't you? read more

This place was so good we had it twice in our 4 days in Tofino. Nice chewy crust!

We had such a wonderful experience at this spot. I loved the staff, the energy, and the atmosphere. We ordered two Italian aperitifs, both were excellent. We chose the diavola pizza (spicy sausage) and were super happy with it. Overall, I loved our experience at this "mum and pop" pizzeria and think they are doing a phenomenal job of creating great pizza in Tofino. Can't wait to go back! read more

We walked up and down the street trying to find food reasonably priced. We are here for a couple of days and have no kitchen where we are staying. So paying 30+ a plate for every meal is not reasonable. We happened upon this small little pizzeria and decided to try it. We were seated at the bar. It was a prime spot! We were able to watch all the action. The menu had a picture of a young handsome man eating pizza. It was obviously the man tossing the pizza in the back. It was mesmerizing watching him at his craft. The service was very fast and friendly. We ordered meatballs to start. It came out very fast. There were 3 meatballs and they were amazing! Everything was obviously homemade. We tore up the basil and sprinkled it across. They gave us extra bread to sop up the rest of the very tasty and fresh sauce. We shared a pizza. We got one with mushrooms. It took a little bit of time. The cook thanked us for being so patient (even though we were having a great time and didn't even notice!) the pizza was soooooooo good. It was thin crust with not a ton of toppings, but damn. Everything about it was perfect. The crust was soft and crunchy and the mushrooms were a great balance of flavor. We wanted to stuff it all in our face, but left two pieces and still felt full. They also have a fun selection of "island" local beer and wine. If you are in Tofino for any reason I recommend this place! Cheers! read more

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Awesome pizza! Friendly staff! Must try for pizza in Tofino! Hawaïn pizza is great. Thanks guys! read more

Our last meal in beautiful Tofino was at the mom and pop pizzeria next to the famous Wolf In The Fog. We walked in to simple decor, a wood-fired oven, and the smell of Italy. The name of the shop really says it all. As far as pizza goes, they've really hit the spot. But what made BGP stand out among my numerous pizza shop experiences was their true neighbourly service. The owners Marco and Heather prepare their dough every morning, Marco takes extra time to also prepare the menu's only dessert: Tiramisu (which is to die for). At the end of our meal, Heather personally thanked us for dining with her that evening, but really, she and Marco were the only ones to be thanked. read more

I really enjoyed my pizza. I ordered the Vesuvio with spicy sausage. The pizza was fabulous. The crust was soft and flavourful and on the chewy side. This is a great find in Tofino. It was not busy maybe because it's a little off the centre of town. But we walked there easily. I recommend this pizza place. read more

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Oh my goodness! Amazing pizza. Thin crust and still full of flavor. The service was also great. I'll try not to repeat what my wife mentioned but will reiterate that they did run out of dough and had to turn a few people away after we were seated, so get there early as you do not want to miss out on their pie. I also had an espresso for a little pick me up and while that seems like an odd pairing, it worked and would do it again. I wish we had room for dessert but that will have to wait until next time. Grabbing a pizza to go and a few beers from Tofino brewing would be a perfect picnic. Watch the sunset from the beaches and you have yourself a great evening in this beautiful area. read more

I'm glad this place was still able to accommodate us during Covid. My husband and I sat outside with our little dog. The food & service was so disappointing. The food took over and hour. And then caprese salad had no flavor. The pizza was mediocre. Such a bummer read more

Basic Goodness = great pizza. My husband and I were craving pizza and I'm glad we picked Basic Goodness. They serve pizza until they run out of dough and we were the second to last table to get in before they ran out. My husband and I ordered the Ortolana, and the Funghi Misti. Both vegetarian friendly and both very delicious. Loaded with flavor and super fresh ingredients. The crust was thin and crispy and baked to perfection. A must try if you're in Tofino. read more

Delicious! It was a 3 pizza kind of day. My kiddo and husband both had the vesuvio with pepperoni, I had the ortorlana with wood fired mushrooms and a simple greens salad. Everything was super fresh and authentic. If you're in the town and a fan of pizza then this is definitely the place for you! read more

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One of the best pizzas I've had in years! I worked at Pizza Hut as a teenager, left to hate most pizza after tweaking my own pizzas at work. I reluctantly agreed to try Basic Goodness Pizzeria and was amazing at how delicious it was. All fresh ingredients, wood fired, delicious sauce, perfectly cooked. The meatballs are delicious. I could have had an order of just those. read more

If you're looking for real, authentic, delicious Neapolitan style pizza and Italian fare in the heart of Tofino, Basic Goodness is a must-visit! With a wood fire oven, simple decor, and a kick-ass view, you can't go wrong. It's just straight up GOODNESS, a beautiful experience. Oh, and the prosciutto & melon is just like the one I tried for the first time in Italy years ago. Delicious. Did I mention the view? read more

Pizza was good, however our service was terrible. Waited very long for our order and had about 4 different waiters come to our table, not one consistent person. As I was finishing my meal I had a waitress take my plate away while still eating, and then waited about 20 minutes to receive our bill after asking multiple people. The food is good but wait staff seems a bit disorganized. read more

Best Pizza ever I'd say or close to.... sauce is amazing so is the cheese and crust! Only thing was the waitress came and grab my ate at the end and I was still not finished Definitely made me feel she wanted to clear the table for other guests and that wasnt good costumer service! She was left with 0 tips... I've been a server before and never done that! read more

Great Pizzas that are second to none cooked in an actual wood burning artisan oven. The owner and his wife are very personable as are the staff. If you are in Tofino you definitely have to try them out.... and they are a licensed establishment. read more