Best pizza in Sacramento. Full bar would be nice but other than that perfect. Dough is perfect. Pizzas are put together just as should be

Met my SIL for lunch and decided on some good pizza. Federalist has some amazing pizza. We ordered some Wood Fired Rosemary Loaf and a Capitol Pizza along with a beer. There are several picnic tables and an area with a couch and chairs. There is an outside area but seemed to be off limits at the time. Food is always good and beers were cold. You pick up your food at the kitchen area and they ask that you bus your table when done. read more

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Enjoyed some great pizza and drinks on a cool afternoon. We arrived shortly after they opened, and there wasnt much of a line or wait to be seated or order. The pizza options range across the board and allow for just about something for everyone. The pizzas can be shared and allow for left overs as well (which taste just as good the next day). read more

Federalist Pizza - Southside Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I'm giving The Federalist a four-star review. It's a place that knows what it is and generally delivers on that. The setup is a bit unconventional, built out of shipping containers with a wood-fired oven at the center, but it comes together well. The indoor space is compact, clean, and intentionally simple, while the outdoor area does most of the heavy lifting: picnic tables, lounge seating, string lights, and even a bocce court. It leans more toward a relaxed neighborhood hangout than a traditional restaurant. Service is counter-based. You order up front, get a pager, and pick up your food when it's ready. From there, it's self-service for water, utensils, and table setup. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the system worked efficiently. It's not a full-service experience, but it's also not trying to be. Food was solid across the board. We had the Ricky Ricotta pizza, meatballs, a double IPA, and a sangria. The pizza was enjoyable... wood-fired with a good char and chew. It did run a bit greasy, likely from the pepperoni, but it stayed within expectations. The meatballs were a highlight, served in a rich, hearty tomato sauce that felt a step above what you'd typically expect from a counter-service spot. The double IPA paired well with everything. The sangria was just okay; my partner found it a bit too sweet for her taste. Not bad, but not something she'd necessarily order again. A couple of practical notes: indoor seating is limited, so the experience likely improves with good weather, and the self-service model shifts part of the dining experience onto you. Neither is a major drawback, but both are worth noting. Overall, The Federalist delivers quality food in a casual, well-designed setting. Four stars feels about right. read more

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Good vibes, great pizza! Friendly staff! It's a pick your own place to sit/clean up the table once you leave establishment! It gets busy quickly in the evening. Two single stall restrooms available, community board games as well. Feel free to ask for ranch, it matches the pizza perfectly. One complaint was that the music was very loud intermittently, it was hard to have conversations every now and then. Parking is a doozy since this place is a little hidden, but I parked near seasons coffee and walked a bit and it wasn't too bad. read more

Federalist Pizza - Southside Pizza , Garfield Pizza , kombucha - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

My absolute favorite spot in midtown! The staff are always super friendly and the vibe is always great. Love the outside seating and drinks on tap. I recommend to anyone who's ever visiting! The Southside is my go to and favorite. read more

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Visited friends in Sac and had dinner at the Federalist. I loved the setting and how open and airy it was, casual with picnic tables and self serve water, plates, silverware. It's an order at the counter and seat yourself established, though we reserved a spot the night before. The Ricky ricotta was delicious, fatty, cheesy, and sweet from the hot honey. The Stanford was fine but limp from the vegetables and under seasoned. Oddly, the mushrooms and salad were our favorite. The lemon vinaigrette for the salad was fire and those mushrooms were super tasty. I'd definitely return for a beer and pizza. read more

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My first night in Sac and my group decided to check this place out as it was highly recommended. It's a decently sized space, tucked away in between an alley. Immediately upon entering, the menu is splayed across a green board. They have a nice selection of beers, pizzas, and other bites (salads, grazing foods and even ice cream!) Tucked under the board are even some games, which I would recommend you check out as the wait can be long. Ordering was smooth and quick and was given a buzzer for the order. There are plenty of benches to choose from but they may be filled with plates and trash from other patrons as it is a "buss yourself " kind of place. There are staff that do help clean it, but when it gets busy it not be a first priority. They have what seems to be a wood fired pizza oven, which was cool to watch. With that said- our pizzas took almost an hour to come out, with the salad taking about half that. There was a large party ahead and our buzzer seemed to be broken so we weren't alerted at all until a staff member brought it directly to our table. We ordered the Pepperoni, Chavez, and Southside with an arugula salad. They were out potatoes so we didn't have a true Chavez experience. Pepperoni was our top choice with Chavez and Southside falling behind. The pizza did a get a tad oily but the arugula added a nice peppery bite. Chili oil and pepper flakes can be found among benches and were nice additions. If you're a spice lover like I am, then the chili oil has just a hint of spice at the end with a mostly neutral flavor. It was definitely really great to try, but I may explore more of Sac before coming back. Tldr: lots of bench seating, wood fired pizza oven, longish wait, decent sizes and tasty overall. Get the arugula to top your pizza read more

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The pizza was super soggy which made it hard to eat. I expected it to be on the pricier side, but at the same time I would anticipate a quality to match. Taste was okay. Staff was friendly. read more

A little hidden gem tucked away in an alley, literally. The Federalist has a super cool and casual vibe with plenty of outdoor seating that makes it perfect for a relaxed hangout, date night, or catching up with friends. They specialize in woodfired pizzas, and everything I tried was spot-on. I had the arugula salad, which was super fresh and lightly dressed, a perfect starter. I also ordered a side of their fire-roasted mushrooms, sautéed with herbed butter, garlic and fresh herbs. But the real standout? The Canadian bacon and pickle pizza. If you're a pickle lover, do not skip this one. The balance of salty, tangy, and smoky was surprisingly addictive and unique -- definitely one of those combos that just works. The beer selection is small but solid. Just enough to pair well with your meal without overwhelming you with choices. Overall, The Federalist is a great little spot with good food, chill vibes, and a fun hidden-away location. read more

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I will preface this by saying we were a large group and I understand that's hard to manage with a wood oven and a lot of pizzas ... BUT! We gave them our group reservation AND orders a week in advance. Then we called before we were heading over. And yet, as we arrived NOTHING had been started. They then had to ring up each order individually and started firing off pizzas one at a time. Some people waited two hours to get any food. And at least 4 of the pizzas had raw insides and had to be re-made. Some people didn't even get their food in the end because they waited so long and ended up sharing with another person who had food. It was ridiculous. The salads were fine, but not great. The meatballs were average. But the pizzas were terribly made. The cheese was too heavy for the thin crust and like I said earlier, many of the crusts were raw. I'm sorry to say, I would never go back here. read more

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I went to Federalist Pizza for a post workout social with my gym instructor and my fellow classmates/gym members. The pro of this place is that the ambiance is very unique. You are basically eating inside a hollowed out shipping container. Plus, they have a nice outdoor fireplace area. The con of this place is that a) you have to pick up your own food and bus your own table and b) the price. In my opinion, they overcharge for food at this establishment. For example, they charge $21.75 ($20 plus $1.75 for tax) for a personal pepperoni and cheese pizza. The pepperoni cups were super spicy and did not stay on the pizza. Additionally, the cheese did not stay on the pizza, which made for a very messy eating experience. I can buy a cheaper personal pepperoni and cheese pizza at Costco or RoundTable Pizza. I wonder if the reason they charge so much food is because the cost of doing business in the neighbourhood of Sacramento, Ca, USA is very expensive. read more

It was Friday night date night and we were looking to grab a pizza! Usually we do mod pizza but wanted to gamble on something new. So we came across Federalist and headed downtown. The parking lot is limited but we managed to squeeze in a spot. They serve many wood grilled pizzas, beers on tap and a few wines. I got the pepperoni pizza and my date got a build it yourself pizza. You get about six decent slices. I loved my pepperoni pizza because it came out hot and the pepperoni had some spice to it! They were playing some basketball games on the tv, they had bocci ball and plenty of seating with even some comfortable couches. The staff was helpful and suggested what wine might compliment my pizza. read more

Federalist Pizza - Make your own pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Had a great time here for the first time. Alyssa was very sweet and kind! The pizza was super good and the ranch is house made!!! The Ricky ricotta had a nice mix of flavors and the fresh basal is the best. Ordering meatballs can be off but they have the best ratio from cause to meat and they pair it with a side of bread also delicious. We order the white sangria on the side and their cider which paired well with our meal. The seating is plentiful and on cold nights they the heaters on but be sure to bundle up still! read more

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Wood fired pizza, fantastic crackle and chew on the crust. I liked the topping, would have been nice if it was better distributed (on the Capitol). I love the butter they serve on the rosemary loaf. One suggestion in general is to rinse/quick soak the red onions with ice water or quick pickle them on the pizza and salad, as the raw red onion is just too much and completely overpowers the rest of the pizza or salad that it is on. The outdoor environment is great! Loved the benches, lights, and games they had on the side. We were quoted a wait of 1 hr for the pizza after ordering and it ended up being much less, maybe 25 minutes. read more

Federalist Pizza - Capitol pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Over the years Federalist has kept making small changes and adjusting, through all this the pizza remains consistent and delicious. They're located in a giant blue, converted storage bin and have taken over part of the parking lot with a fun outdoor seating area that has a fire pit, picnic tables and some fun wood seating. While you can dine in covered seating in the storage building, it's all considered "outdoor" so dogs are welcome and you'll find them inside and outside enjoying the vibes alongside their people. This spot is also kid friendly and they have board games that are great for all ages. They can get very busy at peak hours, and seating can be a bit tough and wait times long- especially if you stop in right after a brew bike comes in. But, if you have time to chill and you're ok with chatting with friends or family while you wait for pizza, even these busy nights can be really enjoyable. On less busy nights you'll be able to find a seat quickly and pizza will come out a but faster- but it's all made and cooked to order so it comes out fresh and HOT. The pepperoni is out go-to and their seasonal Cuban sandwich inspired pizza is our favorite whenever they're available. They have a good beer selection and some other options like sangria. We always bring out of town people here- it's a great spot for quality pizza. read more

What do you mean it's in the alley way? Yes girl, you got to park your car and make your way to a restaurant in the alley. Once your in the aroma of pizza and fresh air surround you. You order at the counter and then grab your pizzas at the kitchen window. Very cute space and delicious pizza! Did I mention they have vegan yum yums. Recommend for sure! read more

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Federalist is a unique spot tucked in an alley off 19th, but once you're inside, it opens up into a lively space built out of shipping containers with a great mix of open air and cozy charm. The wood-fired pizza oven fills the whole place with the most amazing smell, and the pizzas definitely live up to it. We ordered the Garfield, and after a few bites, I told my boyfriend it reminded me of lasagna. He laughed and pointed out the name, which made it even better. Rich, cheesy, and comforting, which hit the spot. However, I will note that the pizzas feel a bit pricey for the portion, one $18-$20 pizza was not enough to fill us both up, which was a little disappointing. Their IPAs are excellent. They're crisp, hoppy, and super drinkable. It's a great spot for local beer lovers. All around, a great place atmosphere to drink a beer, watch a sports game and hang out. read more

Federalist Pizza - Garfield Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The Federalist is a vibe!! Love the open floor plan, with both indoor seating and outdoor benches near to fire pits. Very cozy feeling and the pizza is delicious! I'm usually not a big beer person, but I really enjoyed their cider! We paired our drinks with the Stanford (pesto pizza) and another pie I forget the name of, but it came with hot honey! Both were very tasty and the crust is definitely made in-house, not frozen. Make sure to check this place out! It's a great, chill spot for both small and large groups! read more

Federalist Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Cute little plate for pizza and beer. Location: This place gives off back yard vibes. It's located in an ally. Parking is kind of hard to find. There is limited street parking and a very very very small parking lot. Food: The pizza here is good. They have some unique choices you can try. When I went they had a seasonal pickle one that looked pretty good. They also have a good selection of beer and wine. Service: The food comes out fast and the cashier person was very helpful. You do not interact a lot with the staff as this place is pretty much you help your self. You only really interact with the staff when you go to the counter to order things. Overall, I would recommend this place if you're looking for some rustic style pizzas. read more

Second time here just as good as the first! Ordered the focaccia and meatballs. Incredible flavor. Tomato sauce is perfect along with the garlic herb butter. 10/10 read more

Federalist Pizza - Rosemary Focaccia and meatballs (cannonballs) - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

great wood-fired pizza. The place is clean and has a cool, communal atmosphere with long tables. It is a good spot for a social meal and trying local craft beers. read more

Fun ambiance during summer evenings. Delicious pizza including the sunday sauce which is vegan. Fast service and lot of seating.

While visiting Sac and arriving in the evening, we looked for spots still open where we could sit down, unwind, and that weren't closing within the hour. Doing a couple of quick Yelp searches, would love to come back for a Sac brew tour! After the first two spots were closed for private holiday events, we saw a sign that had an arrow pointing to pizza..so naturally we took that as a "sign". What a fun surprise to be greeted by Federalist Pizza ~ converted storage container vibe serving pizza straight from the oven with heaters/a fire pit, brews, creative Za' selections and appetizers, and games/kid-friendly toys. What a score! We quickly got cozy after ordering a Margherita, Ricky Ricotta, and their version of meatballs called Cannonballs. Service was spot on and with the storm that was approaching, it seemed like others had the same idea to get warm here too. The Cannonballs were warm and hearty, felt like my Dad was working with them in the back of house (he makes excellent meatballs, secret recipe!) Served with a warm piece of bread to soak up the remainder "Sunday Sauce", this appetizer scored a homerun. The Margherita was tasty and quickly devoured, but I was a bit puzzled by the Ricky Ricotta. I wanted to try something different, so I went with something I've never had before...pepperoni, ricotta, and hot honey. Unfortunately I think my order fell a bit short. The excess of toppings while presentation was stellar, were almost too over-the-top to where the pizza underneath and/or toppings were cold. While picking up the slices everything toppled off, and while I love a good scoop, it missed the mark for me. Quality ingredients, but there may be another way to drive this concept home for the price paid. Would def come back to try other pizza creations with hometown brews in such fun digs. read more

Federalist Pizza - Ricky Ricotta - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

SERVICE: counter style AMBIANCE: fun and open FLAVORS: Pepperoni (5/5) Arugula salad (5/5) Cannonballs (4/5) Southside (4/5) PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: appropriate read more

Federalist Pizza - Southside Pizza Pepperoni Pizzapepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Love this spot!!! The ambiance of the space was everything--we sat by the fire pit which had really good vibes. I love how they had games too (corn hole and maybe bocci?). Everything was so lively and fun--it felt like a summer night even though I came in February lol. It was easy to order right at the counter and then pick up your food when the buzzer buzzed. I ordered the margherita pizza and cannonballs--both were soooo good. I highly recommend! read more

Federalist Pizza - Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Fun, casual place inside a complex of box car containers! They have a big wood fired oven, a great tap list, and some small plate options as well. You order at the counter, so it's easy to order separately with a big group if you don't want to deal with splitting a check. The inside has picnic tables, and a cozy couch area. There is also a fire pit and Adirondack chairs on the patio outdoors. read more

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Great pizza selection between $18-25. No size selection but it fed 2 adults and a kid. They had a lot of beer to select too. The vibe was welcoming and great for families with little kids. Definitely worth the visit. read more

Food terrible, especially for the price, service was ridiculously terrible, ambiance was decent. Very cold it's outside & they have no heaters or anything read more

Federalist Pizza - Pepperoni oily pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

They were super busy and it took over an hour to get our pizzas. however, all drinks were given on time and Lacy was INCREDIBLY resourceful and helpful to helping getting us food to satiate us and honestly had the best customer service attitude. Huge shoutout to the staff and all of the love they gave us while we were waiting! Atmosphere was sociable. read more

The Cheesy Pear Pie pizza was deliciously unique with its blue cheese, thinly sliced pears, arugula, prosciutto, and balsamic vinaigrette! Very interesting outdoor seating with a barn yard feel with tree stumps and hay, along with benches. Indoor seating nicely arranged with couches, and tables. Cooling misters kept the climate comfortable. Service was helpful and friendly. Will be coming back again for more artisan pizza! read more

The best pizza in Sacramento. Real wood fired and great service! Definitely give it a shot!

Came here on a Sunday evening, now that the weather is warm and nice out and it was such a cute vibe. They are in a niche spot inside of an alley. It wasn't too busy so I was able to order right away. They also do beer samples which is nice when figuring out what to order. We ordered a margarita pizza. The pizza was delicious! The crust was slightly risen, soft and crunchy which I appreciated. I wish there was a little more sauce but the flavor was there. The atmosphere was very nice outside too. We sat on one of the picnic tables and enjoyed the fresh air. The inside was a bit more lovely and full of larger groups but everyone had enough space for their groups. Would love to came back again and try more of their pizzas and beer. read more

Federalist Pizza - Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

The pizza here is phenomenal. It's casual and dog friendly. They have great beer on tap. I always go overboard when ordering because they have too many great options. read more

Federalist Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

I used to come here all the time. I lived down the street and would go for their game nights etc. I was really excited to go pick some up, since I moved out of the neighborhood but the standards/ quality has changed. Last time I came; the pizza tasted off, but I was hoping last time I came was an off night, but came back again and it just wasn't good. Watched as the teenager prepping our food kept texting then touching our food. Moving the ingredients with his hand after handling non food items. Got it to go but only have a 5-8 min drive home. Pizza was SUPER oily. Sunday sauce was ice cold on the bottom. But it's still expensive as ever. The cheese on top hadn't even melted. I wanted to give it this last time just in case last time was an off night but it was so disappointing! read more

Cool location! SERVICE: The staff was friendly! However, keep in mind you order at the counter so not much interaction with staff. They did bring out the pizza quickly. FOOD: The sauce was good but the rest of the pizza lacked the wow factor. We got the pepperoni pizza (forgot to take a pic). The crust was a little burnt (some people like that) and the pepperoni was too salty for me. AMBIANCE: The location is cool. It has a backyard vibe and is located down an ally way. Park in the lot across the street ($7). I thought the games they have sitting out was a nice touch. Overall, I can see how people like the vibe here but the pizza is not my taste so we won't be back. read more

Federalist Pizza - Pizza oven - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California

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After reading reviews online, with reviews rating the Federalist Pizza a 4.4 customer rating during our time in Sacremento this weekend 14th of Feb the misses and I decided to give this pizza place a shot, note the last time I had pizza in Sac was at the "Pizza Rock" resturant which as always was amazing and sorely missed! I digress, driving up to the Fed and parking seeing that the joint was located in a few shippping containers (kind of cool) we decided to give it a try. We were greated by a very pleasant young lady that took our orders, 1 pepperoni, light sauce, extra cheese pizza and same with the Rickky Ricotta pizza, appox $59 with soft drinks for both of us. We found a space for the two of us on a open part of a section of long beer garden style picnis table/benches and decided to wipe the table down with napkins ourselves before being seated, a waiter did come over and clear plates etc from table but without wiping any part of table with any kind of clearner. The 1st pizza was ready on table within a reasonable amount of time, before we finished half a bottle of Cola each, both my partner and I were famished and both dug into the 1st slice of pepperoni pizza each, (At this point I should have known somthing was not ok) .....when I picked up the slice of pie, both noting the amount of oily grease nestled in the turned up pepperoni and the fact that the last third on pizza crust dropped straight down with grease, cheese and pepperoni sliding off onto pizza tray that this is not what we were hoping for from a 4.4 star rated pizza bar. By this time, two slices in, the pool of grease on partners pie tray was gross, the tray where slices had been was soaked (not exaggerating). After one slice of 1st pie the waiter promptly delivered 2nd pie, a pepperoni with a spoon full of ricota cheese on a basil leaf, appx on 4 slices. I dug in and the excact same thing first part of pizza slipping on to tray, ok no problem, Ill roll up slice and eat it as is. Ater the 2nd slice of my pizza I was done, I could not injest anymore of this pie, so I left half of pie on tray, Im a big eater and never leave anything on a plate, not a great habit but it is what it is, so for me to leave a half a six slice pie is unheard of, Im truley sorry that these pizzas were so nasty, we had high hopes and craving a good pizza, sad to say this is definitely not the place to get one. The dough at the edge and towards center of pie was raw and uncooked, the crust was ok with a slight blacking from being held up in top of brick oven drawing heat and blackish color on to outside of crust, not bad really. The misses tried to finish her pizza, but the grease finally got the better of her and had to leave last slice. I did pick up slice and wrang out greese and suace onto tray, at this point we both looked at other and said, yep done! I actually boxed up my pie maybe in some hopes that it would be better later that night or even in the morning, not the case. The rest of the evening into the early hours I had a sleepless night spent in the hotel bathroom and the misses slept but felt as sick as a dog in morning, cutting our weekend short with both of us poorley and just wanting to get back to town and rest up all Sunday. After all of this, please take this as a huge negative against the Federalist Pizza bar, the service was um ok, the atmosphere well, trendy I guess, yet the pizza itself was honestly hands down the worse pie I have ever had! Cant say that the pie made me sick after some hours of eating but I can say worst uncooked dough, greassy ass pizza ever, and I MEAN EVER! FYI I would normally bring up any food concerns at restaurants without hesitation and why I didnt is still a wonder to me, it really was that bad, so please think twice before investing your time and money on such a bad example of a family style run pizza joint, no matter how trendy it may seem and no matter how many stars it gets in reviews. Amazing, wished I had read Yelp reviews prior to going there....I thought the uncooked dough was the issue with us getting sick after consuming pizzas from this place, yet now I find reviews about...... RATS IN FOOD PREP AREA, WITH DROPPINGS BEING SEEN! HOW IS THIS PLACE STILL OPEN TO PUBLIC, CMON PEOPLE ITS SHIPPING CONTAINERS IN ALLY IN BACKYARD WITH A HOME MADE HALF DOME FIRE PLACE THEY CALL A PIZZA OVEN...... CALL A SPADE A SPADE, IF IT LOOKS LIKE A DUCK, WALKS LIKE A DUCK, SOUNDS LIKE A DUCK, ITS DUCK, NOT AN EAGLE, NOT A PIZZA, A DUCK! AS SICK AS WE GOT AFTER EATING HERE FROM COMBO OF (RAT SHIT, UNCOOKED DOUGH, PEPPERONI GREASE) OR WHO KNOWS WHAT, WE WILL NEVER RETURN TO THIS SHITHOLE. LESSON LEARNED THE HARD WAY AGAIN, ABOUT NOT LISTERNNING TO MY 1ST INSTINCT, YET AGAIN, SHOULD HAVE STAYED IN TRUCK! read more

I had never been here before and heard amazing things about their gluten free crust. I suggested that our bookclub meet there. We walked in at 5; the first customers there. I was the first to place my order. Everyone's pizza came before mine. When I asked, they said they didn't have my order. When I told them what I ordered, they found it. Apparently it got lost...THE FIRST ORDER OF THE NIGHT?! They made it and when it came out it wasn't cooked all the way through! By this point I was beyond hangry and just asked for my money back. First and last time coming here. read more

Terrible service. Too busy doing chants instead of keeping track of orders. The vibe is cool... I assume the pizza is good but it's been 1.5 hours with less than 20 people and they misplaced our order.... So when you take that long to cook a pizza even if God himself made that pizza I don't think it's worth the effort of going. I complained twice about my order but was told to wait for our ringer to buzz. Then when we checked with the actual kitchen they said they missed our order. The cherry on top is that this is the second time it's happened to me and my girlfriend. Save your money, save your time. $100 for two pizzas and three drinks just to be forgotten about twice. Good job! Yall suck. read more

We came on a quiet weekday evening and ordered their stanford pizza at the counter before taking our seat. We were the only customers there and the food came out quickly. We thought the ingredients tasted fresh but the pizza was slightly bland. They do have chili oil to add for taste which helped. Love that they have quite a few vegetarian items on their menu! Would love to come back to try their beer on tap! read more

Federalist Pizza - stanford pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sacramento, California