Best pizza in the bay! Whenever I'm in East Bay, I crave cheeseboard-- they just know how to make amazing thin crust pizza! They somehow change their flavor every day and they perfect it each time. How can a place just serve one pizza and have a giant line out the door? You must buy the green sauce to dip your pizza in- it's the perfect complement and has a spicy kick to it. Get a full pizza and a large sauce- you won't regret it. The vibes on the weekend are incredible! There's plenty of tables and outdoor seating and even a live band that sets the mood. read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Shiitake mushroom, garlic, and asparagus - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

When at the turn of the century, I was in seminary, I took two of my fellow seminarians down to Cheese Board Pizza (CBP)' One of them, because he had to walk his bicycle for the other two of us were walking and could not otherwise keep up with him, complained the whole way about why we couldn't eat at one of the pizza joints closer to Holly Hill. When we arrived, there was a long line to get into CBP providing further opportunity for complaint. The line moved very quickly, and service was excellent. When we finally got a slice of pizza in my friend's face, he went from a complaining scowl to a grin of joy. It's a very Berkeley place, and you can't really say you've been here until you visited it. read more

I really hesitated to write this review. Because I'm with the outliers who think this spot is overhyped. Way overhyped. I had this on my list given the amazing reviews but man, I just don't get it. I also understand they only serve one and only one type of pizza per day and it changes daily. I was in Emeryville so it was time to check this off my list. Arrived and it was maybe 5? There was already a line. And this is always a good sign. As we got closer, we could hear lively jazz music. Amazing that a pizza place would have live music. 5 stars! Line was long but moved relatively quickly. It stalled a little when I was one person behind until the register. But I get it - they were waiting on hot fresh pizza and I notice they would cut the "older" pizza into smaller slices and threw them into half or whole order pizzas as something extra. Finally placed an order and I'm so glad I opted for a half pizza ($13) instead of a whole ($26). Sometimes, being a skeptic pays off. The staff works quick and the cashier was friendly. Service - 5 stars! Got my fresh hot half pizza. Sat down, took a photo and took a bite, expecting something as amazing as most if not all the reviews on here. But...man was I underwhelmed. Crust is thin and crispy at the edges and plenty of cheese but no cheese pull as I bit and pull the pizza away. This nice, it was the asparagus something something. There really wasn't much flavor or layers. As I ate more of it, I realized what it was. And then it had me wondering what qualifies as pizza? Is it just any flat dough with toppings, whether with sauce or no sauce. But if there's no sauce, wouldn't it just be flatbread or just cheesy flatbread with toppings? Well...call it what you want but today's offering was a cheesy flatbread with a bunch of vegetarian toppings. And thus, the lack of complex flavors. I also understand why people say to get the green sauce but I didn't want a spicy sauce. A marinara sauce would've been really nice. I'm not a local here so I can't come according to my liking based on their pizza schedule but tonight, the cheesy flatbread pizza with asparagus, red onion, mozzarella, toasted garlic Parmesan, garlic olive oil, and parsley just didn't cut it for me. Felt completely underwhelmed and sadly and honestly, this place fell so short for me but I gave it 3 stars given the live music and the staff there. For tonight's pizza, it was more like a 2.5. No-go for me. And definitely so glad I went with a half and not a whole order. Because IMHO, this place is just straight up cheesy cheesiness. Nothing much more. read more

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This place is popular for a reason! The only offer one flavor each day but it was really good when we went. There is indoors and outdoor seating as well as standing tables. There was also nice live music went i went. Taste: Pizza really tasted fresh and the flavors blended well. Parking: This was street parking so it's tricky. I heard there is plaza parking near though read more

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My brother and sister-in-law picked up a whole pizza from Cheese Board Pizza and generously shared it with us. I was excited to try it since I've never had it and had always heard about it from friends. Roasted Eggplant, mozzarella, house made tzatziki sauce, fried spiced chickpeas, mint, parsley (4/5). Flavorful, creamy, and the spiced chickpeas added a different flavor profile. The mint and parsley was so good on this pizza. The crust was thin and crispy but where the sauce was, it could be a little soggy. I would definitely eat this pizza again! Support your local business. read more

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I usually see a long line so I avoided this place like the plague. They also only do vegetarian options only, which is the real reason why I avoided it lol. I was all wrong about this place. The line went by quick maybe no more than 10-15 minutes. They were crunching out pizza like clockwork. The pizza crust had this crispy texture and held up well when folding. The topping didn't slide right off either. I'd have to say this was a very well made pizza. I love how they added 2 slices on top of the whole pizza. I may have to come back again soon. Highly recommend getting their green sauce. I didn't find it spicy but it eventually snuck up on me. Nice little heat! read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've heard great things about the pizza here, but never got around to trying it until now. The long lines always intimidated me. But now that I tried it, it actually wasn't bad at all! The line moved very quickly, and I was probably out with my pizza within 10 minutes. There's also plenty of outdoor seating area to quickly eat. I have to admit, I'm a picky eater when it comes to veggies. But luckily, today's pizza was a simple cheese and basil. And it was probably the best cheese pizza I've ever had! It had a perfect thin crust, and every bite had some garlic flavor too. The only reason I probably won't be returning often is the lack of protein, but that's just my personal preference. I can see how awesome this place would be for vegetarians! read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Simple concept and delicious outcome. Pizza of the day was delicious and with the infamous green sauce, it's perfect. We took ours to go along with a yummy rose soft serve . read more

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Came back to grab some pizza while we're at Berkeley. Can't go wrong with Cheeseboard pizza. We also tried the buffalo milk soft serve for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. The pumpkin and chocolate flavor was rich and smooth! I can't wait to try more of their soft serve when I'm back. read more

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Wanted to try cheeseboard because I've heard so many good things about it, but we were a bit underwhelmed by the pizza we got. Maybe it was an off day or the pizza of the day wasn't the best, but I found it to just be pretty average pizza. The menu said artichoke and feta but there was barely any of either. Essentially just a cheese pizza. Crust was good but nothing special. Price was decent for what we got, so would want to try another flavor another day. They had live music which was nice and plenty of seating outside with red pepper flakes and extra cheese. Went on a Thursday during lunch so the line was not bad either. If you have an EBT card they give you four extra slices too! read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Artichoke pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Love the vegetarian pizzas and the seasonal vegetables and toppings at Cheese Board Pizza! Today's toppings included cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, spinach, mozzarella, cheddar, and toasted pine nuts! It was a wonderful mix of toppings and flavors. If there are certain toppings you do not like, I recommend checking out the website for the daily special. I don't like potato on pizza, so I try to avoid days that have potato as toppings! They only use organic and local ingredients whenever possible. Sometimes I get parbake if I am eating at home, which are partially baked pizzas that you can heat up for 5~8 minutes at home and enjoy fresh! They also have sauces that complement the pizzas well. I ALWAYS get the famous green sauce which has cilantro, avocado, chili, pesto, and more. Now they have 2 sizes which are 8 ounce and 16 ounce. 16 ounce is too much sometimes so it's great they offer a smaller size now! Sadly the sauce bar disappeared post-COVID. DARN YOU COVID! I FINALLY TRIED THE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM AND I WILL GET IT EVERY TIME I GET THE PIZZA NOW! They use buffalo milk which is super fatty and creamy, perfect for ice cream. They rotate their flavors and this visit they had Dark Chocolate flavor and Pumpkin Spice flavor. I wanted to try both so they were able to provide half and half of each flavor. The dark chocolate was decadent and tasty, but too strong in flavor overpowering the pumpkin spice. I really loved the pumpkin spice, perfect blend of pumpkin, spice, and creaminess. They have live music indoors so check out the musician schedule which is always a blast. read more

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Delish pizza. Service was super fast... they already had pies baked. Ambiance: awesome due to jazz music. I def. wish I was retired. This would be a good life. read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cheeseboard Pizza has my heart. Everything about this place is chef's kiss. There's limited seating, especially on Saturdays, but the vibes are immaculate. They have live music, and the day I went it was mostly acoustic covers. There were happy children dancing around to the music, and everyone seemed to be enjoying their time there. Service was fast too, despite there being a good amount of people. Every day they have a different pizza, and that day it was potato, red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese. You can purchase the green sauce on the side. It was sooooo yummy! Nice, crunchy crust and thin. If you can handle spicy, definitely get the green sauce! 100000/10. read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Whole Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Wow! 13 years since my last review here? I'm sure we've been here at least once or twice since then. Well, today I was out and about on Tuesday with the dog. It must have been a foraging day for me because I stopped here and also a bakery on Solano. As I was driving by, I saw that the line looked very tame, maybe 10 people at the most. I found a metered space at the curb in front of Andronico's. After paying for 30 minutes of parking, I walked back to Cheese Board and got into line. The line moved at a good pace and everyone who walked away with pizza, whether it be a slice, a half-pie or a whole pie, looked happy. I opted for the full pie to go plus a small container of Green Sauce. If you've never tried it, it's worth the $2.50 for the small container of liquid spice to drizzle over your slices. I ate one slice as soon as I got back to my car. Shared some with my wife when I got home and we had it cold over the next two days. There was a trio playing live music in the corner of the restaurant. A guitar, a standing bass and a vocalist. I fail to remember their name, but they had a very pleasant sound. read more

Cheese Board Pizza - This was the Pizza of the Day on Tuesday, 9/9/25. - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Stunning every time! Drove up from Fremont on Thursday to stock up on cherry corn scones and then had to grab a hot, fresh slice on the way out. Nothing beats a Cheeseboard run. read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Love that lemony arugula on top! - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

I have been dreaming of going to this spot for years, and it was everything I'd hope for!! Cheeseboard serves up classic Berkeley style pizza (thinner crust, no/minimal sauce, available by the slice or by half/full pies), with one flavor every day. They're known for making their own bread and cheese, then using it for their pizzas. All slices are vegetarian!!! The special of the day was mushroom/onion (with loads of parsley), and we ordered a half pizza with their famous green sauce (cilantro / chile / other ingredients that make it so fresh and zesty). The crust was crisp/well oiled with a bite - foccacia and thin crust combined forces. The mushroom onion combo was divine - the pizza would have been slightly greasy if not for the green sauce saving the day. They also had soft serve (corn and Mexican hot chocolate, available as a swirl). So smooth, so perfectly flavored, I almost ate it all first. You order at the counter (only 15 minute wait Friday at 7:40 pm, 20 min before closing, and there's some seats indoors and many benches outdoors. There was some jazz music playing for a complete vibe to eat some takeout pizza. Had a great experience supporting a neighborhood favorite, can't wait to be back! read more

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I have been coming to this place for years - finally writing a review. The vibe of this place is how I would describe Berkeley- welcoming to everyone - super inclusive and friendly- you can bring your authentic self and won't be judged. The people working are so warm and welcoming. The pizza - love thin crust and yummy! Only 1 type of pizza is made everyday - they have long lines that move fast! The also feature local musicians. Try their green sauce - you won't be disappointed:) read more

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Wowiee!! What an awesome experience. Had to come check out Cheese Board pizza for their "Corn week" and try their new offering of the day. We got a delicious pizza with corn, tomatoes, feta cheese, and a zippy avocado sauce on top! As always it did not disappoint. We got a little worried about the wait, since the line was out the door, but we got our hot and ready pizza almost instantly when we reached the counters. The live jazz music was also the perfect touch. I will have to turn this into a regular spot! read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Fitting to end the year reviewing Cheeseboard's New Year Eve pizza. Appearing only once a year, this pizza is loaded with 10+ kinds of mushrooms. Heaven for any fungi fiend. Umami level off the charts. It's so popular that I had to wait 40+ minutes in the rain to get my pie. Kudos to the staff for managing the crowd smoothly. Points for giving us cubes of havarti while we waited. read more

Cheese Board Pizza - NYE mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is hands down my favorite pizza spot. I used to come here when I was in college at Cal and have made trips back over the years. This spot never disappoints. The pizza is always delicious and they have various pizza's throughout the week, which you can purchase per slice or the whole pie. The green sauce is everything, seriously, I love it! love the lively atmosphere and overall vibe. In the past they had live music, not sure if they have it still. The line can look intimidating, but it goes by fairly quickly. They don't have much seating, but there is some seats inside and some outdoor on the side walk. My only wish is that they were open longer hours. Otherwise, it's a perfect spot and one I'll always come back to and refer this to loved ones. Can't say enough nice things about this spot. read more

Continues to be the best pizza ever. We came 30 minutes before opening and the line formed down the street and around the corner! The pizza here will always be worth the wait because they switch up the flavors daily and it's always vegan. They also have jazz musicians that will play tunes while you eat inside or at the outside seating. read more

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A friend brought Cheese Board Pizza, and it was absolutely delicious! They rotate their pizzas daily, so there aren't options to choose from, but I can imagine anything with their green sauce would be amazing. Definitely one of the best pizzas I've had and I've had my fair share, especially from my time in New York. I heard the line can get pretty long, but this is a must try if you're in Berkeley area. read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Whole Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Finally made it to the Cheese Board Pizza Collective in Berkeley -- a spot I've wanted to try for years. They serve one style of pizza a day, and when it's gone, it's gone. Today's slice with baby chard and kale, leek, mozzarella, ricotta salata, garlic olive oil, and citrus zest was fresh, unique, and seriously good. I'm usually a simple pizza guy, but this one delivered. Absolutely worth the wait. A true Berkeley staple. read more

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Cheese Board delivers a uniquely fresh Californian take on pizza. They change the menu every day, and on my last visit, featured Swiss chard as one of the main toppings (this was the only one I could remember, but there was also something citrusy in it). Their pies are strictly vegan and sell out fairly quickly after opening, so I recommend not showing up too late if you can help it. Whole pizzas are $26 and come with a couple of extra slices on top (their signature) and are worth every penny in terms of ingredient quality and preparation. Seating is available both outside and inside their cozy shop and they provide paper plates on request. Will return again and again. read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Quick service, easy ordering, simple option, clear description, live music, and fun people. A lively place that you should visit once. Portion size is decent enough. Enough of seating space. read more

Delicious vegetarian pizza!' Today's special was organic heirloom tomatoes, red onions, mozzarella, garlic, olive oil, basil, pine nuts & parmesan. My first time here - they're closed on Sundays when I'm most often in Berkeley. The staff here & at the Cheese Board (cheese, bread, pastries, coffee) two doors north are super nice, helpful & efficient! And there's live music - guitar & violin today. P.S. I brought a pie for Mom to try - usually a picky & light eater, she had two slices, plus a Cheese Board sourdough cheese pastry! ;) read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Today's menu - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This review is for two different pizza flavors: Organic cherry tomato (Oya Organics), corn, red onion, mozzarella, garlic olive oil, organic basil, Parmesan pizza: I was disappointed in this one, as I felt it did not have enough vegetables or other ingredients. The pizza mostly just tasted like cheese and not much else. Cremini and baby shiitake mushroom, baby spinach, roasted onion, pine nut, Fontina cheese, garlic olive oil, parsley pizza: It is a very juicy and savory flavor, the shiitake mushrooms were a really good addition. I think more pine nuts would've been even better for crunchy texture. I believe they created this flavor partly because they were having a special lunar new year celebration since there were some performances from a lion dance group and some guzheng players that same day. read more

What is not to love? Great Live music, positive upbeat energy, great pizzas, bonus points because they are also beer and wine and staff is always friendly and warm and plenty tables indoor and outdoors! Always a line (no matter lunch time or dinner time, weekday or weekend) but it moves fast :-) Came here with the in laws and our 7 year old and they loved this style of pizza which we are so fond of :) we shared salad and enjoyed with some beer Oh yes and the spicy green sauce which is always a hit and goes so well with the pizza! The in laws also got some cheese from their bakery adjacent. Life is good! read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

All that cheese! Meet up with a few friends for pizza night because the pizza here is insanely good--fresh, creative, and always changing, but always amazing. After placing our order we found a spot to sit and there was a live band that evening. It was nice to have some live music while we caught up on each others lives. We got one with potato on it (I forgot what it was called!), and it was the perfect combo of savory and satisfying, with gooey, melty cheese that pulled it all together beautifully. The lines can get long, but they move quickly and are totally worth it. The vibe is fun and laid-back It's one of those places that feels uniquely Berkeley--in the best possible way. Don't miss it! read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Probably one of the best pizza places in the Bay! I absolutely love their green sauce--it adds such a great kick which is like a pesto, garlic mustard sauce. The prices are very reasonable (around $25 for one pie). The pizza I had was topped with roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, baby spinach, Valbreso feta, mozzarella, house-made curry sauce (with coconut), fresh lime, and cilantro. It was delicious. My only gripe is that I wish it had some meat, but I get that it's a vegetarian pizza. Still, easily a 10/10. This is a quick-service spot--you pay and get your food right away. And whatever pizza they're making that day is the only one available to order. Service was fine, though there's very limited seating. The ambiance is nothing special, but when I visited, there was live music, which was a nice touch. Highly recommend this place, especially if you're a tourist or just visiting the Bay Area. It's definitely one of the best and most unique pizza experiences around. read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Overhyped Pizza with a Long Wait This pizza spot is always packed, and while the line moves quickly, the overall experience didn't live up to the hype. The vibe is casual, with limited indoor seating and mostly outdoor seating (first-come, first-served), which is fine, but nothing too special. When we got to the counter, the host didn't greet us, smile, or say anything. Just a quick "what do you want?"--not the warmest welcome. We ordered a whole pie with green sauce, and they only serve one type of pizza on any given day, which that day was a Margherita. The pizza itself is huge, but honestly, kind of underwhelming. The crust is basic, the cheese and toppings are simple, and while it's definitely filling, it didn't blow me away at all. It's a bit oily, and the flavors just didn't do much for me. The crushed tomatoes and basil were decent, but nothing remarkable. The green sauce, though, was the standout--flavorful and a nice touch, but it wasn't enough to save the pizza for me. Honestly, I can see this being the type of pizza you grab after a night of drinking when you're not too worried about flavor. But as for all the hype and five-star reviews, I just don't get it. Maybe it's not the type of pizza I prefer. read more

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I love that with the whole pie they give two extra slices! this place always has a line, which goes by really fast but it's so worth waiting! I will say their crust is on the crispier side but their daily flavors are a must try! read more

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I've been going to Cheeseboard and Cheeseboard pizza for three decades. Cheeseboard has been a staple in my life. It was Cheeseboard pizza that I missed more than anything else when we lived abroad. Yesterday, I had their tomato sauce pizza. Sure, the cheese was good, but the sauce was just sauce and the crust looked like a thick tortilla and was hard and overly chewy. It was so underwhelming that my husband and I compared it to Domino's pizza. I still love the Cheeseboard, but the new generation has to do better than what they are producing now. read more

My priority for a restaurant is the food. The food leads the story, the ambiance, the service. No other restaurant in the world comes close to the specific niche of story and ambiance that Cheeseboard provides for its patrons. In the heart of the most liberal corner of the country lies a vegan pizza, cheeses, and bread shop. It is worker owned, union backed, anti capitalist, anti genocide, anti hate, haven. Every penny outside of operating costs are used to pay the workers and to better the store for its customers. The store is filled with people of all ages, coming over for their weekly fix of amazing pizza dipped in papi chulo sauce, reading a newspaper, listening to live music, laughing with their friends. You cannot recreate this welcoming culture that begs to be the "third place" for hundreds of Berkeley residents in any other city in the country. This restaurant epitomizes the 70s counter culture of inclusion and diversity that the city of Berkeley and the university prides itself in. I'm so proud to see that the community has held strong in the past few tumultuous years. read more

Noisy, wildly hectic, & overall just plain wonderful and invigorating!! Delicious, convivial, and nicest staff to answer anything you want to know about!! read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Check the board - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I hadn't been here in years--since 2010. I came on a Thursday around 5pm and lucked out with parking right in front of Cheese Board, next to the traffic light. I got in line and ended up by the Cheese Board Bakery door (which I don't remember being there before). The wait was only about 5 minutes. There was indoor and outdoor seating, plus a live band playing inside the restaurant. The space is a little tight, but people are in and out--it's meant for a quick bite. The atmosphere was super chill and fun. Customers were respectful and cleaned up after themselves so others could grab a table or chair. While I was ordering, another staff member behind the counter was already listening and prepping at the same time. I got a whole pizza and a large green sauce before my payment even finished processing--that's how fast the service was. The pizza was just like I remembered--thin with a crispy crust. The pizza of the day wasn't anything extraordinary, just a classic mozzarella cheese base. But the house-made tomato sauce and especially the green sauce were absolutely bomb. Toppings were nothing wild--just some arugula--but everything was fresh and tasty. I'll definitely go back again to see if it's like I remember from years ago read more

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They only serve one type of pizza each day so all you need to decide is if you want slices, half pizza, or whole pizza. I'm not a huge fan of vegetarian places, hence the lower rating, but they had live music and the ordering line moved quickly. read more

Delicious vegetarian pizza with live band during lunch. They open at 11:30am and the line starts to form early. Service is friendly and fast. Order and find seats. Casual and relaxing atmosphere. read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

One of Berkeley's iconic pizza spots. Don't be put off by the line, it moves quickly since there's only one pizza flavor of the day. Within 30 seconds after you pay, there'll be a hot and fresh pizza in your hands. The crust is crunchy, pizza is slightly medium thick with a chew, and generous amount of cheese and toppings. The green sauce is garlicky, pesto-inspired: bright, zesty, and packs a little punch. Grab a seat inside or park your pizza along the outdoor area and enjoy your pizza while hot with some fantastic live tunes. The lavender lemonade kombucha is extremely smooth and refreshing. read more

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Come here for vibes. for sunny days with friends, sharing a pizza in a small parklet seating area with strangers, downing as much green sauce as you can. So many great memories. read more

Cheese Board Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California