Stopped by this Pizza joint with my kids and had a pretty good experience overall. I'd say it's a solid 3.5 to 4 stars. You have to order and pay at the counter first even if dining inside. The service stood out right away--our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. The pizza dough was thin and crispy, not the typical NY style. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's definitely a family-friendly spot with something for everyone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] While the main dishes were satisfying, the desserts at the counter looked a bit underwhelming, so we skipped them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Still, the overall vibe was casual and pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Same great experience nearly 1 year later. Thinner crust veggie pizza (half no onions) made to order from fresh ingredients, sauced to the edge with flavorful marinara sauce. Good service and no frills dining. Shared lot but plenty of spaces close to entrance. read more

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Got a to-go supreme pizza and some wings. The pizza was great and the Parmesan dry rub wings were awesome. Favorite pizza place close to us so far! The checkout service was efficient and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It seemed nice enough in there too[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The slices are huge and delicious! 2 slices with a drink was only $7.00 as a special! We had thin crust and added toppings. The crust was flavorful and cooked perfectly! The sauce was not to heavy, it was just right! Quick, easy to access, plenty of parking! We will definitely be visiting again, to try more items on their menu! read more

It's a simple no frills food truck serving up great pizza. I tried it out based on the reviews and the recommendations of a few friends and it didn't disappoint. Service was sufficient, wait times will depend on the time of day you stop by but it was delicious nonetheless. read more

I have lived in Chesapeakes for almost 5 years, and tonight We just happen to be in this area. And wwe were for aa place to eat dinner. According to Yelp the reviews were good..Well that was a understatement... They had 4.8 stars..Well if you asked me, it should be a 6 or 7 stars.. The pizza was amazing.. We got our food VERY FAST... And the $7 dollar special was a great surprise.. It has to be the first time in a few years we ate dinner for under $10 a person... You must try them out!!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was really good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I come to this little shopping center often because there are a lot of great places in here and it's primarily for the local crowd in Virginia Beach. I showed up with a friend for lunch and we both got the 2 slice lunch special. They had some various other lunch specials as well, but I was pretty set on those pizzas. You can put one topping on each of the pizzas if you want or you can just get cheese. The pizza is thin crust and was definitely pretty good. It reminded me of a very similar style to NYC pizza and I prefer that style myself. We also got the garlic knots and they were delicious. It's like they put a whole loaf in the oven and just infused it with garlic flavor! The portions for that were large! Maybe include a little more marinara sauce for the next time. read more

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The food was nasty. A slice of cheese was placed on top. I wasn't satisfied called the business & was told to bring the order back to get it remade or a refund. Got to the business they would not do either. I would not take a chance ordering food from Bodacious. A complete mess. read more

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So delicious will be back here had vegan options and sweet so excited. And so friendly and accommodating!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small nice comfortable place with booth and tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Bodacious Pizza & Grill - Kids 8" Vegan Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Giving Bodacious a 4 but it's closer to a 3.5 for me, and the reason being that the consistency can be a bit all over the place. I have had them several times over the last three months, ordered mostly online on their website and at least one of those times I went in to pickup on the way home. When the pizza is good, it's great, nice chewy crust. Unfortunately that is not always the case, and I have received burnt and bland pizzas from them on occasion. The last time I ordered the other night, two of the slices had crusts that were burnt black, so we had to tear them off. The pastas have been consistently good, very cheesy and flavorful. The chicken and meatball toppings are solid, never gristly, cooked well. I do like that they allow you to substitute the side salads with garlic knots. None of the other local Italian places offer that option that I've found, so this option is really appreciated. Sides such as fries and garlic knots are consistently good. Most desserts are solid, though the smores pizza looked both unappetizing and didn't taste all that great, skip that one. Overall one of the better locally owned pizza joints but is held up more by the side offerings than the pizza. If I were judging on the pizza alone my rating would be closer to a 3 because of the inconsistency. read more

We wanted a thin, huge, fold the alice pizza. They delivered. Right amount of toppings. Hot. Flavor was solid. Slices warmed up really well the next day too. read more

It was good enough. Pretty standard. The crust was slightly burned and the sauce was bland.

Really good pizza! We stopped in for a quick dinner. The pizza was crispy and reasonably priced.

When I found out this restaurant came from the food truck I HAD TO TRY IT! And...it did not disappoint!! The ownership has changed since the food truck but the pizza is still just as delicious!! The service was quick and thorough!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the child friendly atmosphere and will definitely be taking my family back with me![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The garlic knots were JUICY yall! There's no other way to describe them. Juicy, fluffy and fresh!! You must try it if you can. The pizza was absolutely delicious and an overall 10 out of 10 as Keith Lee would say. This restaurant is a must try if you're in Va beach. read more

Bodacious Pizza & Grill - Garlic Knots - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This pizza is out of this world! The best pizza in the area, without question. This is the way a pizza should be cooked. I use to work making pizzas. This place does it right. You need to try this joint. I highly recommend it to everyone. read more

I can't speak to anything about the restaurant today, I sent my son all the way across town to pick up food. The pizza is that good! The crust has that perfect crispy chew. The kind you only get with good old fashioned artisan patience! Just heavenly! My son came home with a huge Mediterranean pizza and some lemon pepper wings. The toppings were done well. Thinly sliced tomato, finely diced red onion..... and the wings, well, they got gone so fast I didn't even get one read more

I had the pepperoni pizza, and it was pretty good. I see they have a lot of vegan options, which my friends definitely appreciated. The employees were really nice and checked up on us on occasion. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was relatively quiet at the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Ordered a veggie pie with pepperoni and it was AMAZING! Everything was fresh and delicious.

Bodacious Bakehouse is located in the Aragona Village Shoppes in the Aragona area of Virginia Beach. This is located along Virginia Beach Blvd. about a mile or so west of the intersection of Virginia Beach Blvd. and Independence Blvd. My visit to this location was on May 12, 2022. Although this is the first time I have been to this place, I have actually had quite a bit of food from them in the past when they were at my work as a regular food truck visitor pre-pandemic before starting to work from home. My experiences with them as a food truck were phenomenal. They were very popular at my work too. Many of us would always ask if they would be getting a permanent location as well. As we were going into the pandemic, that happened. I did learn that ownership had changed hands, but it was definitely the same Bodacious Pizza that I was accustomed to from the food truck. Fast forward to entering the physical location. It wasn't too busy at the time, but there was a good amount of takeout orders going on. It took us a few moments to look at what we wanted. We were here on a Thursday, so they had a buy one calzone, get one half off special. In the end, my mom and I both went with Pepperoni Calzones to take advantage of the special. After ordering was completed, we went to an open table to wait for the food to come out, as they would bring it to us once it was ready. Several minutes later, the calzones were hot and ready, and they were brought to the table. Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes were already available on all the tables. It was time to dig in. It took a few moments to start as it came out piping hot, which is a great way to get it, especially when it wasn't burnt either. It looked awesome. I was hungry coming in, so I thought I would actually finish the whole thing in this visit. I was wrong. It was very filling and delicious. It definitely reminded me of the pizzas from the food truck days. I was able to devour half of it, and the other half would be eaten a few days later. Overall, this was an excellent experience. The food and service were excellent. I know the decor in there is simple, but it's the food and service that matters more to me. If you are in this area of the city and looking to get some good food, this place is definitely worth coming to. They have more than just pizza items, so be sure to check out the full menu. I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

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*New ownership* My husband and I came here on a quick lunch date after my doctor's appointment. We got there just as they were opening their doors. It's a cute little mom and pop shop and reminds me of the ones I grew up with back home. Nothing fancy, just friendly service and some good food. It's a fast casual set up, with the open kitchen, back kitchen and service counter occupying most of the space. There is a seating area to the left if you feel like dining in. I thought I had seen some buzz about baked goods in addition to their great pizzas, so I was super excited to see what they had, so I inquired about them when I didn't see any on display. The woman who helped us informed me that the the business had just been sold and they were in the process of making some changes. So FYI, they are taking away the bakehouse and will only be making cookies, Tiramisu and Banana Pudding. Damn, I was a little disappointed since I am a sucker for baked goods, but this being my first time at the shop, I also can't miss something I've never had. No worries though, we did find other things to enjoy. - Noms - Supreme 18 inch - We're not a fan of black olives so we got it without. This is seriously my kind of pizza. It came out piping hot, and it has that doughy crust, fresh toppings (pepp, sausage, red peppers chunks and FRESH mushrooms) and super cheesy! (Side note: truly appreciated that it was REAL, FRESH mushrooms. I don't know about you, but I've noticed that a lot of pizza joints insist on putting canned mushrooms, like ewww. Mushrooms get a bad rep, but that's not helping the cause, but anyway, that's a discussion better saved for a Talk thread). Ok, back to the pizza, I thought their pizza was great and look forward to trying other kinds of pies on a return visit. They have the classics and other interesting combos like Chicken Bacon Ranch or Philly Cheesesteak pizzas. I bet their Calzones are good too, judging from their pizzas and I'd love to try some pasta dishes. Chocolate Chip Cookies - I got these to go for the kiddos, but of course this momma charged some Mommy tax! Whaaaat? How can I review them if I don't taste them? *shrugs shoulders* They are a good size and I can see why they are going to continue making these cookies. Both chips and chunks of chocolate, on the thick side and not too soft and not too hard. Solid cookie! PB Cookie - I got this for the hubby. He says he's not a sweet tooth, but if you throw PB in anything, he comes around snooping. Yeah, he doesn't fool me. It had PB chips AND Reese's Pieces Cups in them! Same as Chocolate Chip cookie, on the thick side and not too soft and not too hard! Another solid cookie! - Notes - *Great pizzas, good cookies, awesome service. *Order and pay at the counter, they bring you the food. *At the time our visit (Feb 2022), they offered a military discount with presentation of valid ID. Thanks Bodacious Bakehouse, never expected, always appreciated! Stay safe, Friends! read more

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First...and last...experience with takeout from Bodacious. The pizza--a basic cheese, sausage, onion, pepper, and mushroom pie--was tasteless. Yeah, it was a little cool...no problems, that's what a Saturday night pizza delivery looks like...but when reheated a bit, it was completely lackluster. Also, I'm not sure how they managed to burn the edges of the crust yet have nearly zero cook on the mushrooms and green peppers. Delivery was weird. Grubhub was the service. Dude put the pizza on our stoop, but didn't ring the bell. I only knew it was here because of the doorbell cam motion detector. Seriously...you think putting an unwrapped box of food on the steps is ok? In hindsight, I should have just left that s----y pizza right where I found it. My apologies to Sunrise for trying something different this time. read more

This place is an amalgamation of all things that make me happy--the smell of good cooking grabs you at the door mixed with delicious options and the best part...they have a VEGAN MENU! Can a meatball sub be tasty, fresh, and vegan? It can if you eat at Bodacious Bakehouse! It's my go to, "I-have-errands-to-run-but-I-am-hungry-so-let-me-grab-a-good-sandwich-before-I-get-started" steady. That vegan sub hits it out the park EVERY. SINGLE.TIME!! They respect the vegan community so you don't even have to double check if your vegan meal is cross contaminated with meat in the process. Thank you Bodacious, you are all right in my book! read more

Bodacious Pizza & Grill - Vegan Meatball Sub! Delish! - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I really love the vegan options available here at bodacious bake house. The vegan Tex Mex pizza is my favorite. At times they will also have vegan treats as well, but not always. My family enjoys their regular pizzas as well. This is not a large place so at times it gets a little crowded with people dining in, ordering take out and picking up orders they placed online. For the most part the service is good. No masks are worn from staff members which was a little bummer but thankfully they offer to go and pick up orders which is what we usually do when we notice masks not being worn - for our safety and theirs. I would definitely recommend trying their food and treats, they do not disappoint. read more

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Best Buffalo chicken pizza in the area by far. Marinara sauce does not belong on a Buffalo chicken pizza, ranch drizzle does not belong on Buffalo chicken pizza(unless that's your thing), chicken "nuggets" do not belong on Buffalo chicken pizza. Rant over. Bodacious always bakes a perfect crust, with an even coat of Buffalo sauce as the base, and a great combination of mozzarella and cube cut chicken that seems to be chopped before pan frying. Very good read more

Great food, spot on quick service. Delicious NY style pizza with great fold properties. The garlic knots and their garlic butter sauce are fantastic. We'll be back. Always looking for good New York quality pizza around here! read more

Very very tasty pizza and the garlic knots were SO good. The ranch is the best I've had in a long time! Definitely my new favorite pizza place! read more

Bodacious Pizza & Grill - Chicken Bacon Ranch - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

They have Vegan Pizzas!!! The Vegan Supreme is good. The atmosphere was welcoming. The sauce could use a more robust flavor. The customer service was good. read more

Bodacious Pizza & Grill - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The food is good. The prices and service are equally good. The garlic knots are amazing. This was the first time I had been since they changed over from breakfast to dinner but it won't be the last. read more

Bodacious Pizza & Grill - Garlic Knots - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

If you're craving some good hot, fresh pie, you're going to want to stop here. The customer service is always great and offer good suggestions. Whenever I visit they have a different special going on and it's well worth the price. I ordered a 10 inch cheese pizza with a side of mozzarella sticks. The proportions are nice so I recommend a 10 inch to fill you up if you're just ordering for yourself . If you're with a party of 2-3 I'd suggest the 16 inch. The downside of my experience was that it was pretty hot in the restaurant and felt kind of suffocating. Another thing was that some of the soda I had was flat. Overall, I see myself coming back here. The atmosphere is inviting, the area is clean and the pizza is always delicious. read more

Bodacious Pizza & Grill - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This is a hidden gem! I'd seen good reviews for the past year but it's not a location I typically pass so I just never got around to it. My hubby is a vegetarian and I'm always looking for local owned places that serve fresh delicious food we both can eat. Well this place will be in regular rotation. Came in for lunch on a Saturday, we were immediately greeted by friendly staff behind the counter. This is a smaller pizzeria style/open kitchen restaurant where you order at the counter and they bring your food to the table. An enthusiastic woman who appeared to be a cook asked if we had been there before then asked if there were any vegans in our party. She went on to explain the menu- lots of vegan/vegetarian options with sub sandwiches, pasta, pizza/calzone toppings and appetizers! It smelled delicious in there and although there was only one family seated when we arrived, there was a steady stream of people getting take out. I was starving and would have ordered one of everything if I didn't have my voice of restraint with me reigning me in. The starvation is what made me forget to snap pics for the review. We settled on cauliflower wings with ranch for an appetizer. If you've never had cauliflower wings before and expect them to taste like fried chicken you set yourself up for disappointment. If, like me, you just enjoy well seasoned crunchy crispy cauliflower then these are PERFECT. I wanted regular ranch but was given the vegan ranch which they make in house. Some mistakes are for the best, lol. It was delicious! I ordered an additional cup of regular ranch when I ran out of the vegan cup and though that ranch was also yummy, I think I actually liked the vegan one better. Yes, I'm shocked too. For our meals, hubby had the vegan Philly with real mozzarella and mayo (because he's not vegan and still enjoys occasional dairy). He upgraded to a side of fries (seasoned, crispy, and worth the extra). He ate every bite except for the bites I tasted. I'm very picky when it comes to meat substitute (because I love all food and have no plans on giving up meat). Great texture and flavor. It was yummy enough that I would order it. I had a 10" veggie calzone that was great. It was the smallest size calling option but still too big for me to eat after sharing the appetizer. The crust was cooked gorgeously golden and most importantly the veggies inside (onion, pepper, tomato, mushroom, spinach) were all FRESH. Nothing frozen, canned or premixed. That makes all the difference. Just the right touch of creamy ricotta and generous mozzarella served with a cup of warm marinara. I would give it 9 out of 10. The point deduction isn't truly fair but the reality is with that many veggies in a calzone if you don't eat it fast the bottom can start to get a little soggy. It wasn't enough to stop me from eating any, lol. Even though this is a seat yourself, counter order place, we were checked on frequently. One of the servers who refilled our drinks said she'd remember we were vegetarian not vegan for next time we came back, which I thought was a super nice effort for relationship building. One of the staff members who was also enthusiastic and friendly appeared to be on the spectrum which gives this place extra points in my book. Local small businesses who have inclusive hiring practices are always at the top of my list for where I'll spend my money. We took a vegan cinnamon bun dessert to go. I've only tasted the frosting so far and hope that the rest tastes as good as my sample swipe. The desert case had a pecan bar and an Oreo dream bar dessert that I'm wishing I would have added to my to go snacks. read more

The baked goods here instantly take you back to being a kid again. Any attempt in words to describe the amount of love that is clearly baked into every muffin, cookie, and scone would pale in comparison to the sensation you undergo when biting into any of Bodacious hand crafted goodies. Baking is not the only thing they have perfected; the breakfast is phenomenal! Have you ever had a breakfast pizza? Well they have one that will make you come back again and again. Friendly service, amazing home cooked food at reasonable prices....what else could you want? read more

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Decent crust (I enjoyed the crunch). Polite service. Yet, I doubt I will return. Ive become a pizza snob and this pizza wasnt in the top 75% read more

Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. I had heard raves about the food and baked goods. The lunch menu wasn't what I was expecting. Billed as a good place for Vegans, I expected a wider range of salad selections. What I found on the menu were three very ordinary sounding salads, a section of sandwiches and a whole lot of pizza and calzone. Is it just me, or does pizza sound more appealing in the evening? My sister reported that her Triple B, a sandwich with beets, bacon, lettuce and tomato on harvest bread with a basil aioli, was really good. It did look much better than my chicken salad with roasted red potatoes. Mine looked rather sad in its presentation on the plate. Certainly not what I expected.... The Chicken Salad was on the menu as a sandwich. I asked our server if I could have it as a salad. She indicated that lots of people ordered it that way. It would be served on a bed of lettuce and tomatoes. Look at my picture and see what you think. There was too much of the mayonnaise or whatever the salad was mixed with. It sounded so tasty on the menu, but wasn't. I certainly expected the Roasted Red Potatoes to be either whole or halved, not the portion of small diced potatoes that left so much of the plate bare. Service should have been good with so few people in the restaurant. But the two servers talked between themselves behind the counter. I finally had to get up and go to the counter and ask if she had forgotten my iced tea, which she had. And I don't think the tea that was served was the half and half I had requested. It tasted very sweet. The location is the corner of Aragona & Virginia Beach Boulevard. The restaurant faces Aragona. Because of its shopping center location, parking isn't a problem. We were seated adjacent to the window opposite the counter, which felt like a cramped space. We didn't go into the other side of the restaurant, which probably had less of a claustrophobic feel. I don't think they were seating people in that area when we arrived. Maybe I'll give it another try. Maybe I won't. read more

Bodacious Pizza & Grill - Triple B with Pasta Salad - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We ordered the meat lovers, supreme and a pepperoni pizza and they were AMAZING. The crust was perfect, crunchy and light, good amount of ingredients and cheese. Service was excellent, it was our first time eating here and they explained to us the menu and how ordering worked. They have a lot of vegan/vegetarian options for food and dessert. 10/10 would come back again! read more

Came here off the strength of the name alone! Located near my home for the last 3 years, I'm surprised I never stopped here before. Kind of small on the inside. Tables, bathroom, and a small stage to the left with booths and maybe a couple other tables to the right. Once we walked in, we had to wait to be seated due to our large party of 4-6 and there's really no room to wait. Had no choice but to stand near the door in the way of everyone and particularly one waitress who had said excuse me at least 15 times. Either that or we'd have to stand in a single file line, touching one another. Finally seated and the menu options were okay. Not really impressed. I decided on the veggie calzone which I would so order again...but without the veggies. There was just a lot of them plus it wasn't spread out evenly. The breading and cheese were amazing though. Waitress was just okay. Would possibly visit again for a different calzone or a pizza because I just know their breading gets the job done. 3.5 rounded down for now. read more

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Great spot, tasty pizza! First time visit and we'll be back. Thin crisp crust, fresh ingredients, fantastic flavor and smelled amazing as I walked in the door. Friendly staff and my presence was ready ahead of time. Looking forward to another pizza from Bodacious Pizza! read more

Wow! Upon walking in, we were greeted with such amazing hospitality. The place gives a friendly diner feeling. The food was very much on point. Everything made so hot and fresh. Even the sauce tasted so so good. Will definitely visit again VERY soon. I attached pictures but I kept forgetting to take the pictures before eating some of it lol. Definitely recommend this place!!!!! Thank you to the employees that made us feel so very welcome ! read more

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Fixing my review, first time was probably a fluke. Second time we were greeted like family. Very sweet staff. Food was great and they even gave my son a free dessert for his birthday read more

Bodacious Pizza & Grill - Tried this place again for my kids birthday, they even gave him a free dessert! So sweet - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Such a great place every thing is fresh. Pizza was yummy. They also have amazing desserts. Will go again , the service was fast and customer service was great . Big space for big or small groups. Run don't walk to try their food read more

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If you're looking to have a good sit down experience, then Bodacious Bakehouse is the place. Bodascious Bakehouse is locally owned restaurant that serves majority Italian Food options, brunch, amazing pizza, and a good selection of pastries. They are also vegan friendly between their entrees and desserts as well. I love coming here because their food is always made fresh and I have never waited long. The owner is super nice and really hands on with the kitchen, staff, and guests. They have so many options to choose from, I never know what I want to get when I come here. The one thing I do know is, they always keep coming back for more. read more

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