I have been frequenting this business since it opened. Overtime we have tried lots of different foods. I thought for sure that the Sicilian pizza was my favorite but my new favorite is the STELLA pizza. It was delicious . Full of flavors, lots of toppings and well cooked. Steve thank you for a delicious pizza. Keep up the good work. Please try this pizza, it's delicious and you won't be disappointed. read more

I actually love the place and rave about it however we ordered a catering order a year ago of chicken Marsala and got a whole half tray of chicken sauce mushrooms and salami. This year we did the same thing but got a full tray. This time it came with almost no chicken and all pasta. I was so confused. There was probably only 1lb of chicken in there max. I hope this was just a mistake but I don't think it was. I really hope this place isn't going down hill cause it's typically so good. Needless to say no one ate the chicken Marsala cause there was no chicken left after the first 3 people took all the chicken so I was left with a whole tray of pasta read more

Been here a couple of times. Some really good pizza. Service can be hit or miss. The guys who work there are great - young staff, not so much. Couple of tables inside to sit at. read more

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My friend and I went to Cal's last night and it was absolutely delicious. I have been before but have not reviewed it on Yelp. I had their chicken broccoli ziti with Alfredo sauce. Huge generous portions and reasonably priced. The people at the counter were nice and friendly. Cal's is amazing! read more

Cal's Brick Oven Pizza - Chicken broccoli ziti - Pizza Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

Very disappointed. The pictures and reviews looked great, even a friend said it was one of the better spots, albeit on the higher end in terms of cost. With all of these positives we thought it would be a good idea to order food for a group of friends and their kids and ordered a plethora of pizza, wings, fries, and tenders. I've never seen kids not eat pizza when it is fresh and hot. I'm not sure what it was but the taste was off about all the pizzas. We ordered the caramelized sausage Sicilian, a large cheese and large veggie. There was no shortage of toppings but something missed the mark. Unlike the steaming in the box pizza, the wings were cold. The flavors were solid but the temp or lack thereof was frustrating. The tenders were borderline nuggets. I wish I took a picture, they looked like chicken nuggets with a tail. Obviously the kids didn't mind. The only positive comment was for the fries. read more

It's a small shop and they have an ice cream shop next to them. We had high expectations and their menu sounded good but the pizzas were disappointing. The flavors were off and the wait was long and there was no where to sit as the small amount of tables present were all taken up. The staff were all pleasant and the facility was clean. You can't order ahead so you have to show up and wait for your order. read more

Cal's Brick Oven Pizza - Sausage and broccoli Rabe - Pizza Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

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We got takeout from Cals on a Saturday - first off, the woman on the phone was great. We ordered the sausage rabe with fusilli, she was elated that we were getting that pasta with it (SAME). Dish was great, and came with homemade bread that was perfectly soft and flavorful. I got the buffalo chicken wrap plus pickles, it was PACKED with buff chick, the wrap was overflowing. I wish the wrap had a bit more integrity as I ended up spooning most of the toppings into my mouth, but this will definitely be a regular spot for us. Affordable and quick, friendly service. read more

Cal's Brick Oven Pizza - Sausage rabe takeout - A takeout container contains pasta with sausage, broccoli, and grated cheese, accompanied by a bottle of hot sauce and a plastic lid in the background. - Pizza Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

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This is the best pizza place around. Huge menu and always friendly service from the people running the registers. For lunch, they usually have a cheese pizza and a pepperoni + 3 types of Sicilian pizza available for slices. Both of which are actually 2 slices (1/4 of a pizza). They also have a rotating type of arinchini available and recently egg rolls. Longer wait times on busy nights should be expected, especially when ordering pizzas. This is the gold standard for pizzas, salads, subs, pasta and apps in the area. Overall, the menu prices are a good amount higher than other places you would find in the area. But, you pay for quality and Cal's definitely delivers on that front. read more

I've come back to Cal's a few times and needed to update my review. For my first order, I must not have chosen the right item for me. Because since then I've made my way through some other items (apps, calzones and sandwiches) and everything has been great. Not only are the portions large, stuffed with fresh ingredients it's affordable, and worth every penny. Their customer service is awesome. You can tell the guy answering the phone is smiling to take your order. I will keep coming back and continue to make my way through the menu. read more

Cal's Brick Oven Pizza - Rouge tomato - Pizza Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

This was really good pizza. We ordered Hawaiian and Salsiccia. They both had thin crispy crusts and generous toppings. The Hawaiian had bacon instead of Canadian bacon for an interesting twist on a classic. The Salsiccia was covered with mozzarella, sausage, roasted red peppers, red onions & pecorino romano. All the cheese was impressively stretchy and that's the sign of quality, mozzarella cheese. The place was clean and well lit, and all of the employees we're very friendly, and seemed like they wanted to be there, read more

Cal's Brick Oven Pizza - Hawaiian pizza - A Hawaiian pizza topped with bacon, pineapple, and cheese is served on a metal tray at a restaurant table. - Pizza Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

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I've got takeout before. Today we dined there. It was a nice night, so we ate at a picnic table outside. I tried the steaktip Greek salad. It was one the best I've had. Loads of steak and feta. The steak was marinated and cooked perfectly and was tender, too. The portion was big, so I took home half and a big loaf of fresh pita breat. I was very happy. My husband loved his steak and cheese sub. Staff was friendly and helpful. We will be back. read more

Being from Western New York and eating buffalo chicken wings my entire life I decided to try this place. I'm just 10 minutes away in town for work for the week. Small cheese and pepperoni pizza and 10 wings done Buffalo style we're presented 20 minutes after I ordered. The service was quick and friendly. The pizza was thin New York City style minus the excess grease and was just fine. The wings were fried in oil as usual and then I believe grilled for a couple minutes because they had a nice char on them. They were adequate. Probably good for Eastern Massachusetts. I've had better. I've had worse, but I'm not complaining. I had a choice of blue cheese or ranch. Of course I took the blue cheese and it was quite good. I definitely come back here and added bonus that I didn't try, at least this time is an ice cream shop just next-door. Perhaps I'll try that next. read more

There are so many great pizza places in the Reading, Stoneham,Wakefield and Woburn area and Cal's ranks right up there. Tonight we had a Salsiccia (sausage, roasted red peppers, red onion, pecorino Romano. Absolutely nailed it with a perfect crust and delicious flavors. Always friendly folks. read more

Cal's Brick Oven Pizza - Large Salsiccia Pizza. Perfectly cooked and delicious - Pizza Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

My friends and I had high hopes for Cal's Brick Oven Pizza, especially since I was craving a calzone. We ordered a simple pepperoni and mozzarella calzone. While the calzone was HUGE, it fell short on flavor. The marinara sauce and the calzone crust lacked flavor. I don't even think the calzone crust had any seasoning to be honest. Additionally, the pepperoni was unevenly distributed, leaving some slices with an abundance while others had none at all. Despite the generous size of the calzone, its lack of flavor was disappointing, especially after a long wait (at least it was made fresh?). I doubt I'll return, as I believe I can find better calzones elsewhere. Although the price was reasonable considering the portion size, the flavor just wasn't there. As for the ambiance, it was average, as expected from a standard pizza joint. Overall, while I really wanted to enjoy my experience, it unfortunately didn't meet my expectations, so I probably won't return again. read more

Great atmosphere! Fantastic people! The pizza is absolutely delicious they're completely worth the travel & the price. Also the Arancini's are huge & very very good! I highly recommend read more

Cal's Brick Oven Pizza - Cheese pizza with a few slices missing, served in a pizza box on a wooden table, with melted cheese and a slightly browned crust. - Pizza Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

What happened?! Did this place sell out?! Worst pizza ever. I left it on the kitchen counter and it took 2 days for the husband to finish it. We're poor and can't waste hard earned money. read more

Insanely delicious food -- fries are out-of-this-galaxy good. Their turkey club wrap (sub mayo w/ honey mustard) is a gift sent from heaven above. I want to eat this food every single day, ever. read more

Good flavor pizza. My main complaint is that when I am ordering a Sicilian there is a different taste I'm looking for in the dough than what they are serving. However, the dough they do serve has good flavor and seems like it would match their thin crust brick oven pizza very well. read more

We ordered catering for a graduation party, and we were very pleased! Stephen was meticulous about taking our order and confirming it. Sam delivered the food right on time, and all of our guests raved about how delicious to food was, especially the pesto pasta and chicken! read more

I would actually give 4 1/2 stars. Very good pizza. I'm not one for loading a pizza with tons of stuff, so I tried the 12" Margarita. The fresh mozz and San Marzano tomatoes make all the difference. Big plus that it's neither too oily nor too salty...just right. The crust is light and crisp -- perhaps a slight bit sweet. Ordered as takeout, and was still excellent the next day when reheated in 400° oven for 10 minutes. read more

My first visit to Cal's was Saturday. It was a busy lunch time crowd but things worked out great! I visited with my HS aged daughter. We ordered and ate in the dining room. My sub was awesome....grilled chicken was cooked perfectly and served on a fresh roll. My daughter got a buffalo wrap, which she raved about. We split an order of french fries, which were delivered to our table before our sandwiches arrived. The price was approx. $35 for two. It was a great new stop for us! We enjoyed the food and the location. Sicilian pizza was offered by the slice, which I will be back for another time! (Note: they are closed on Monday's) We did not try the ice cream, which was attached to Cal's but we will sometime before winter. read more

Great service! Shared a meatball sub that was phenomenal. I have had the pizza in the past... new go to!

Service = 10/10 the staff is great very friendly Ambiance= 8/10 fairly quiet for Sat Food= pizza was hot and delicious and the wings were perfectly cooked and delicious as well!!! read more

I'm on the road again and needed to fill my pizza craving with a new place. I had Cal's Brick Oven Pizza Company bookmarked and I was close by so figured, why not. They have a huge menu with pizza (red, white, and Sicilian), calzones, subs, wraps, salads, pasta, burgers, and wings. The restaurant is spacious for a pizza place with a few tables if you want to eat there. While I was there most of the business was take out. I ordered a small cheese pizza and a small order of gold fever wings. The order came out in under 15 min. I knew I wanted to try the wings based on a picture and a review I read. The wings are cooked in the oven, no gross soggy breading on these babies. The wings were so tender and juicy the meat easily pulled off the bone. The gold sauce was delicious and there was just the right amount. They give you the choice of blue cheese or ranch, I went with the obvious choice, blue cheese. The pizza was great, 7.2 out of 10. I was happy that the small pizza had the feel of a large. Many times you order a small and it just feels and tastes like it was made different. This is not the case at Cal's. Maybe a little too much cheese but it had good flavor. I liked the sauce and the crust was crisp on the outside a chewy on the inside. This place is definitely worth a try and next time I might save some for my family. If you go to Cal's the wings are must. read more

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Finally tried this place after months of my coworkers raving about them. My husband and I went to Cal's brick oven on a Friday night to try a few of their items. We got their Stella's pizza, garlic parm wings, and Cajun fries. They did not disappoint. One of the best pizzas/ food I've had in a while! I'm a very picky person about my pizzas and cals did so well. The times for pick up was a little long but I don't blame the wait to be completely honest. They are amazing. I would rather get good foods from cals than cook on a Friday night. Would definitely come back for more! read more

Had the jerk wings and pepperoni pizza. This place is definitely close to a 4.5. Pizza is crispy with a lite char. Dough is good but could use some salt. The cheese and pepperoni were good quality. I would say this place is a tad better than Capri, also in reading but both are very close. The wings were ok but good for pizza place. Just as a tip, the jerk was not very spicy. read more

I've been to Cal's a few times and the food was always good. I tried a pizza once and it was solid, but not spectacular. The place is nice and spacious with a few tables. They seem to do a big takeout business. The staff is very friendly, fast, and efficient. This has been true each time I've eaten there. Recently, I stopped in for lunch--an Italian sub and Cajun fries. The sub was good with a nice roll and excellent quality cold cuts. And the price wasn't too bad ($12). The fries were fabulous. They were well cooked, crunchy, and had plenty of hot Cajun seasoning. They were some of the best fries I've ever eaten (assuming you like spicy). At $9, the price was a little high, but they do give you a generous batch. read more

The wings were cooked perfectly for me. The young lady at the counter recommended Gold Fever sauce and it was delicious. Everyone was very friendly and actually got me some of the sauce so I could try it. read more

Cal's Brick Oven Pizza - Image of several cooked chicken drumsticks with a dark, crispy skin, placed on a tray lined with parchment paper. - Pizza Near Me - Reading, Massachusetts

Fresh, delicious wraps! Great customer service! The wraps I have ordered were fresh and could feed two people! I highly recommend ! read more

Amazing pizza and staff! Seriously some of MA's best customer service from these guys. Our family's go to for when we want to splurge a little on quality pizza out here in the burbs. read more

Great staff! So patient and friendly and eager to answer questions. The Sicilian pizza is great. I've had the shrimp scampi Sicilian pizza and it was very tasty. They are VERY skimpy on the shrimp. Only 1 per huge slice. The cheese is great too. BUT call to order because they're always slammed and wait time in person is long. Also they don't have pizza slices at dinner. read more

We are regulars at Cals. Love the Sicilian pizzas and hot and cold subs. Excellent customer service every time, the staff are so friendly!

I ordered a Calabrese pizza, add jalapeños, I drove all the way back to my hotel to find out they left all the meat and veggies off and it was just jalapenos. To far to return so I'll just complain. Check your to go orders, apparently the pizza maker cannot read. read more

Local delicious goodness. That's Cal's. Love their four cheese, Sicilian and mushroom pizzas. Quality and flavor abound. For a great day, go here and then follow it up with ice cream next door. You're welcome. read more

Sicilian delish!! Cajun fries a must! Service was friendly and quick. Huge menu, something for everyone. Staff was super! We did a detour after the zoo and just stumbled upon! Great experience we will definitely be back read more

Food was good. Pizza and calzone was great in the brick oven. Little crunchy on the edges . Yum! The downfall is no delivery and took too long . Twice I ordered from cal's and twice it was over an hour. Little too long for me, but great tasting food. read more

Pizza is great , my wife had pepperoni and I had extra cheese and ill definitely be trying the meatball sub on my next visit!

What an excellent local pizza and ice cream shop ! Great customer service and wonderful owners ... every order we have placed has been perfect. Pizzas, wraps, salads, bread sticks ... all excellent. read more

Just became my favorite pizza place!! We are from out of town and the guy working could not have shown better customer service!! And the food was fantastic! Thanks for the bleu cheese and soda:) read more

Great service Good pizza and cold beer. Highly recommend. Clean your air vents though.