Bicycle Thief absolutely lived up to the hype! We ordered a half Brooklyn and half Phoenix pizza, which was the perfect way to try two very different flavor combinations. Both sides were excellent--the crust had just the right balance of crisp and chew, and the toppings were fresh and thoughtfully put together. The real surprise, though, was the Caprese salad with peaches. It was so unbelievably good that we completely forgot to take a picture before it disappeared. Honestly, it's one of the best salads I've ever had. The peaches added just the right amount of sweetness, and everything tasted incredibly fresh and perfectly balanced. By the time we finished, I was completely stuffed, but my boyfriend still found room for the homemade Oreo and mint ice cream. I was too full to try it, but judging by how quickly it vanished, I'm guessing it was just as good as everything else we ordered. The restaurant has a fun, laid-back atmosphere that feels welcoming without trying too hard, and the staff was friendly throughout our visit. Bicycle Thief is absolutely worth the drive to Grass Valley, and we'll be making it a point to come back. read more

Bicycle Thief - Half Brooklyn and half Phoenix pizza - Pizza Near Me - Grass Valley, California

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Not bad, just nothing special...just priced like it is special. They are creative with their menu offerings, but the ingredients were bland. One of our two pizzas was well-past overdone, but they were gracious in replacing it. May have been an off-day, but the service was slow and it seemed like we were ignored, waiting 20 minutes (after we were seated) before being acknowledged. Probably won't be back for the pizza, but I wouldn't go so far as to call it an awful experience. The place was cozy and clean, and the seat was comfortable. They have a gluten-free crust option for those who shun gluten. read more

We had the Rita pizza pie and it was so so good. They made it quickly and it was ready for pick up. We will 100% be back. Delish!

How did I forget to photograph my pizza? Well... they had pizza by the slice and it was so delicious we had inhaled it all before I could even document it. It was square pizza on a crust that was fluffy yet crunchy. I'm not a big fan or crust so when I eat it all, that means it was delicious. I think I would have eaten it without toppings! My favorite was a honey pistachio piece and my daughter's favorite was the pepperoni on vodka sauce which had such a bright zingy tomato flavor I'm now wondering if that should be my favorite too. We also enjoyed a potato with garlic sauce which had a nice smoky flavor. Their Caesar salad was a good portion size with a nice blanket of good Parmesan cheese and a lemon forward flavor we liked. Service was attentive but never pushy. The place had a "pub" feel where people seem to be happy to be working there and knew some of the patrons. Good energy. At the end, one of the chefs gave us a taste of some pastrami he was working on. Now I'll have to plan a return visit to order it because it was sooooo good. Will it end up on a pizza? One can hope. Bathrooms were clean and nicely decorated. read more

Bicycle Thief - Caesar Salad - Pizza Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Coming from the Bay Area it's hard to find a good sandwich in this town. Really amazing bread (fresh custardy torpedo hoagie baguette roll) ranch and fried chicken with thick slab bacon. Great!! Friendly staff. Nice folks. Thanks. read more

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This place is the best. I love caesar salad, and I try caesar salad everywhere I go that has one. this place has the best caesar I've ever had. The pizza is great too, and the appetizers are all fantastic as well. They always have specials, with local, in-season ingredients and I've never been disappointed. It is pretty small inside, so I recommend making reservations unless you want to sit at the bar. Fast service too read more

Bicycle Thief - Pizza Near Me - Grass Valley, California

The hostess and wait staff were rude. The pizza was mediocre in flavor and the staff never checked on us after initial orders.

The ambiance, retro 70s/80s/90s, is superb & the servers are excellent. The gluten free pizza, which isn't easy to make, had a great crust & cheesy toppings, but not enough, skimping on ingredients for which, the diner paid extra. So it was $27 for the sauce less pizza with lemon/ricotta, plus $3.00 to get it gluten free, $2.00 for mushrooms, plus tip & you see how it was a $35 pizza. Good ingredients are expensive these days - but we are talking about a place in Grass Valley (it's not Oakland or SF, my friends)! read more

Bicycle Thief - The cool retro bar area. - Pizza Near Me - Grass Valley, California

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We had dinner here during the festive mayhem of Cornish Christmas on a Friday evening. It was welcoming and (literally) warm inside. We shared the evening's "special" small plate of spicy roasted cauliflower--so delicious!--and a pizza that was excellent; we had food leftover to take away. We received terrific service seated at the bar. There are tables in the back to accommodate large groups. A thing that I noticed and really appreciated is that, although it's a fairly small place, the bar stools are not bolted to the ground, allowing for easier maneuvering and the tables are spaced a comfortable distance apart. Small but thoughtful details in an establishment. read more

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Popped in at around 4pm and was delighted by the retro cool ambiance, friendly staff and absolutely fire pizza. The drinks they have on tap are a wide selection and on the drier side not so sweet which I loved. The whole restaurant screams laid back and super hip, from the funky lighting accents to the records and posters that line the wall, hats off to whoever designed this warm, approachable yet creative and unique interior. We got the pizza with pepperoni and it was delicious- perfectly charred thin crust, lots of topping, passed the fold test (did not sag). Also got the pickle platter appetizer with tangy yummy veggies all pickled it was refreshing and delish! Loved eating dinner at bicycle thief! read more

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Our first time eating at this place. Great environment and fabulous food! I recommend trying if you're in the area.

Great environment and incredible food and service. Best Caesar salad ever! Pizza is exceptional. Highly recommend!!!!

I am a lifelong pizza lover, and just had to say this is some of the best pizza I have ever had. Nice place, feels really welcoming and has nice musical memorabilia on the walls. But again, outstanding pizza. Got a slice for lunch then ended up ordering a pie to go. If you're in Grass Valley go here, seriously. read more

Food is delicious, service can be slow because it's always busy but we will continue coming back.

Great beer, such good pizza and Ken provided great service. This place must be one of the best places to get pizza in the foothills.

Good energy, great food, friendly service that doesn't leave you in limbo. Try the ice cream!

Seriously good pizza! Great service. 8 of us were super happy with food. Caesar salad was amazing!!! read more

Bicycle Thief - Incredible salad - Pizza Near Me - Grass Valley, California

This is our go-to place for pizza. I wish they delivered but the pickup is worth it. We've not yet sat inside but it looks happily busy and all the food looks quality and delicious. I'm gluten free - have been for a few decades, so I know bad and good pizza. This was fantastic!! Crunchy dough, fresh ingredients, pure pizza yumminess. My birthday is today and I'm choosing to get a Ladri with sausage and pepperoni to celebrate this weekend. So glad we have a great pizza place in GV/ NC. read more

Food = excellent & delicious Service = excellent & detailed Ambiance = great for a Pizza & small plate restaurant. Only had pizza & salad because small plates aren't served till 4 pm read more

I posted a crunchy pizza challenge on the Nextdoor app in my community and someone mentioned Bicycle Thief. Not quite the name I would expect for a pizza place, but Yelp reviews and photos were good. We decided to drive up from Roseville to check it out. Once we arrived on Main St. we realized we've definitely been in the area. We visit both Grass Valley and Nevada City often. We visited on a Sunday just after lunchtime. Walking in you get to see the pizza's almost immediately. The lunch crowd was leaving so we got seated right away. The staff very friendly and we got to visually see the actual slices of pizza. The entire vibe in there was good--especially the music coming from the turntables. Pure nostalgia and super cool! The pizza was simply amazing! It took a little longer than expected but we were not in a rush. The wait was worth it. We ordered a second slice. There's much more to this place and apparently the dinner menu is bigger. We did have the hazelnut ice cream. Creamy delicious goodness. We will be returning in two weeks. If you're looking for something different, go check it out. You'll really enjoy it. read more

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The pros: great staff, smiles and welcoming. The vibe is good here, people having a good time, energetic music but not so loud you couldn't talk over it. The pizza crust was excellent, the salads (peach special and a Caesar) really tasty, and the pizza toppings offered are creative and yummy. The pizzas large enough so we could take home half. The cons: both pizzas were a bit bland, maybe needed more toppings and salt? Would have liked some cushions on the hard seats. Pricey - two people, two salads, two pizzas, one glass of wine, plus 20% tip and tax, was $135.00. read more

We came here on a Saturday night for dinner and it was amazing! The place was busy and lively with ample seating so we were seated shortly in a cute booth. The service was a bit slow and it took some time for a waitress to come and take our order, but the servers were very friendly nonetheless! We ordered: - Cheese Bread - This was delicious and the flavors was so good, with the cheese super stretchy and warm. The marinara sauce on the side was a good combination with the bread. - Ruby Pizza with Mushrooms Add-on (which is a White Pie) - The pizza was pretty good! I really liked the flavors and adding the mushroom on top really enhanced the taste. The portion sizes at this place are super generous and for two, we definitely had leftovers to take back. Overall, we had a great time and we will definitely be coming back here for dinner if we're back in Grass Valley! read more

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Wow. Just wow. We only ever make our own pizzas (We're really good pizza makers ourselves.), but this place is exceptional. We will only buy from here because it is worth it. The flavors are amazing. We wanted to order more! Next time, we will order more for sure. The marinara sauce the cheese bread came from was very flavorful and felt authentic. It was chunky with still plenty of liquid. The cheese bread was good, but the marinara took it to another level. Portions were decent as well. read more

Try the Bee Thousand. The perfectly light and crisp crust supported an array of delectable toppings. The honey added a nice, sweet note to a tangy sauce. I'm not ashamed to admit I ate 75% of the pie myself on the first sitting. When I walked in, I was promptly seated at the bar and made order came out quickly. The decor seems new and I enjoyed the vibe of the place. It seemed plenty of regulars would pop in and have a drink while waiting for their order to be ready. I really appreciated that they had a fun selection of nonalcoholic soda (like Fentimans) for those of us who don't drink or in the middle of longer drives. Wonderful place. read more

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Great atmosphere and unbelievably delicious pizza and apps in this little pizzeria that will make you feel like you are eating in Italy. Outstanding wine list and great beers. Don't forget to save room for the housemade gelatto. read more

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Amazing gluten free pizza. The vibes are chill and there's a turntable as proof. They also have cider for us gf folks! read more

I'm not surprised with the high ratings for Bicycle Thief. It's a very cool place with concert posters and Vinyl albums on the wall. The host was very friendly and gave us some excellent reccomendations. On to the food. It's rare that I start with the veggies, but the carrots with hummus were off the charts delicious and the corn ribs were incredible as well. We also enjoyed the cheese bread with aside of meatballs which was a perfect pairing. Give this place a try! read more

10/10. Came in for dinner with a friend who recommended this restaurant. The two of us who had never been here before did not leave disappointed. We started with their special, which was a caprese that had the freshest peaches, burrata and heirloom tomatoes. We then had broccolini and meatballs before we ordered our pizza. Every dish had a little extra flavor to it. There was chili oil or spices that really elevated every dish. We cleaned the entire plate for a dish before we would let them take them away. The sauces were just too good to not eat all of it. I did forget to snap a pic of the pizza but we ate until we were stuffed. Somehow we did have room for the ice cream. We had the Oreo and also tried the banana Nutella flavor. Both very different, both fantastic. I loved the vibe of the restaurant with the decor and the staff was friendly and attentive. I'd come back anytime! read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! We walked in without a clue of how busy it would be! They said the wait was an hour since we didn't have a reservation. A lot of people would've went elsewhere, but it was a sign to me based on pictures & the food we saw as we signed in, that it would be worth the wait. We walked around the shopping area while we waited and returned with about 20mins left of our quoted wait time. We decided to wait inside, which was a pretty tight area. But little did we know, the owner would approach us offering a drink to us which we did order. Before we really reviewed the menu, we had an idea of what to order based on the food we saw around the restaurant! Once we were seated, it was a long family style table and we sat at the end chairs. We ordered WAY too much food, but thank goodness we had leftovers! Food we ordered: #1 Meatballs - these literally melted in your mouth! They were drenched with sauce & I still wanted more of the sauce! It was sooo tasty! #2 bread plate with burrata and EVOO - this was simply delicious! The bread had a perfect crust but was chewy on the inside, the burrata was creamy. What a treat! #3 JMV pizza - this one has no cheese, it really gives you the full flavor of the red sauce, sooo bomb to me! # 4 Rita pizza - good balance of traditional pepperoni pizza with a kick! The crust was firm and chewy! We ordered a 2nd Rita with no sauce for our kids. #5 blueberry waffle ice cream - just get it if they have it! It had chunks of waffles inside, blueberry throughout, I couldn't get enough of it! The food was truly delicious! But the staff really made this experience memorable! They were extra friendly, apologized for the wait and thanked us for waiting (they clearly did not need to do either!), the waitress was accommodating, friendly & attentive! The atmosphere was super cool! If we are ever in the area, it'll be a must stop for us! Shoot, we may even plan a trip around our stop just because it was so amazing! read more

Bicycle Thief - Caesar salad, leftover meatballs in Togo container JMV pizza at the bottom, Rita above that & Rita with no sauce to the left. - Pizza Near Me - Grass Valley, California

We have been several times. We totally enjoy the vibe of a nice dinner in a great setting, their corn ribs are my favorite. The Caesar Salad is wonderful and plentiful enough to share. The pizzas are very good, with versatility in building one. The service is top notch. We never run out of water, and our wine or beer is always full. One of my go to dinners for a date night in Grass Valley. read more

I have been waiting for this place to open! They are located on East Main Street (next to Enriques Lounge) in downdown Grass Valley. Although they don't open until 4pm it was worth the wait! We had the Joe pizza and loved the parm on it! Love the wine and beer selection! I like that the menu has both the white and red sauce separate, so its easier to choose from. It has a classy and warm atmosphere! Please note that there is no big signage yet..so don't miss passing this by! Great addition to downtown Grass Valley..its upscale! read more

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Yeah it is the best artisan, almost neopolitan style pizza in the county. Sorry, 3fork, your oven is very nice, but the attention to detail isn't quite there. Table service is good, even when they are extremely busy. Speaking of which: make reservations (online, no phone) if you plan to go on a weekend evening, etc, especially. This is not a place to buy a slice and run. This is a place to have a drink or two, and enjoy a meal. What's the downside? Well, they don't have a full bar. Not sure if that is part of the plan or not, but at least they have a good selection of beer and wine and similar. So what's the downside? It's really really loud. Especially in the back room when full. They have got four acoustic panels on the ceiling. They need fourteen such panels to begin to tame it.... And someone should run the Sonos app to EQ their speakers especially if they continue to have them play loudly. Don't bring children here (it's loud enough to be dangerous to their ears) and think twice before being your parents if they use hearing aids. read more

Bicycle Thief - They have got four acoustic panels on the ceiling. They need fourteen such panels to begin to tame it. - Pizza Near Me - Grass Valley, California

This restaurant is really top of my list here in town. The vibe is pretty chill. Upscale pizza and small plates joint. So far all the food has been awesome. But the real winner for me is the Harissa Roasted Cauliflower. If you do one thing while you're in Grass Valley, come here have a glass of wine and try this dish. I travel all over for work and by far this is the best dish I've had hit my lips in years. It is a delicate roasted piece of cauliflower rubbed sitting in a bed of whipped feta and herbs like mint, dill and parsley. It's a taste sensation. Service was fantastic, and by the way if you have space have the vanilla with Meyer lemon Kurds ice cream made on-site. read more

Better food than you might believe could exist in the Sierra foothills....or at least my naive self did! Quaint little spot that is pumping out delicious pizzas and a Caesar salad that I can't get my mind off. I need to try more of the menu, but I keep going back to what I know. This place is great for Togo so if you can't find a seat, grab a box and hit the promenade. read more

What a surprise. Went there for the first time on Friday during the Cornish Christmas, we didn't have reservations so we sat at the bar. We ordered the sausage , mushroom and red onion pizza. Absolutely delicious. Atmosphere very nice and the staff were very friendly. Now one of my favorite pizza places. read more

This place is exactly what you want if you're looking for quality pizza. They certainly outshine anything you will find currently in Sacramento. 10/10 for service, good quality and ambience! read more

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Good is amazing, specials are fresh, gelato is a must. I go back everytime im in town.

If you make the mistake of walking by this inconspicuous restaurant storefront, you would be missing out on an incredible dinning experience. The service provided by Kent was excellent. Small plate items were fantastic and each of the two pizzas were outstanding! We had one white pizza and one red pizza. Everyone in the restaurant seemed like they were enjoying themselves and enjoying their food and drinks. Great atmosphere! Absolutely would recommend Bicycle Thief. read more

I know it's a pizza place but I just adore the selection of vegetables on the menu at Bicycle Thief. We started our dinner with the Papavero and Ceasar salads - crispy lettuce, perfectly dressed and generously sized - more than enough to share between the 6 of us. Cheese bread and house pickles were next on the lineup, both of which satisfied the kids and adults in our group. We wrapped up with the Rita and a potato pizza. The Rita had a kick, without being painfully spicy or taking away from the flavor of the ingredients. I'm embarrassed to admit that although it was a memorable pizza that I would order 1000 times over, I can't recall what was on the potato pizza! Although I'm only home every couple of months to visit family, this is our new go to spot. Super sweet wait staff, fun vibe and a menu that makes me want to try one of everything. read more

Came in on a Sunday and tried 5 of their square slices. I can't even pick a favorite because they were all so good. Kids got a cheese pie and it was also fantastic. Will definitely be making the trip from Sacramento to enjoy the pizza again soon. read more