12/14/2025 Came here per friends insistent recommendation. There was only a couch seating inside for you to wait for your order to be made and two outdoor table/ chairs. The shop is pretty small and it's basically Togo. For this location, you can't mix b match w the small pizza size. And they don't sell by the slices. Small: 9x 13". 4 slices Large: 13x18" 8 slices. We ordered the clam garlic to share between the two of use. Honestly I was very skeptical since who puts clams on pizza. But per my friends insistence. We ordered it. And I LOVED it. It is the weirdest and tastiest combo. And the cheese.... Was so good. I got this really great cheese pull and honestly. I can't wait to go again. Pizza took a bit to bake. But it was fresh 100/10 recommend to drop by and try. A warning tho, no parking. Just park on the street and this location not normal. I was skeptical. But it's okay! It's okay! That's when you know they have the best pizza lol read more

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If I am being honest, I really only heard about Golden Boy Pizza about two years ago when they were mentioned on a KQED piece on Bay Area pizza but since that time, I have read up a lot about them. I learned that it's essentially the "Cheeseboard pizza equivalent" of the city but given that I don't live in SF, I had bookmarked this place to try at some point in the future when I was up there. I then learned through a Yelp email piece on pizza along the peninsula that Golden Boy also had this San Mateo location, which is much closer to me so I decided to visit and finally try this pizza. A common theme amongst a fair amount of the comments for Golden Boy whether on social media or even Yelp was that it was overrated and I definitely agree. I want to be clear that the pizza wasn't bad but it did not impress me in the way that I expected given the reputation. The pizza is said to be its own "San Francilian" style, which (based on what I saw firsthand) means Sicilian mixed with a little bit of Detroit. Granted, I don't see a lot of Sicilian style pizzas so I will give them credit on that front but otherwise the pizza really didn't blow me away. The clam pizza was definitely unique and delicious and interestingly, I may have given this place five stars if I only had that one. However, I always evaluate a place as whole and the other pizzas were just okay. In terms of general notes, this place is essentially a ghost kitchen off the beaten path so it's pretty much pick-up only. As other people have mentioned, they only do whole pies and not by the slice. Like I have said, the pizza here is good but definitely not outstanding in the way that I expected. I would definitely make a note of this place as one of my go-tos for pizza if I lived in the neighborhood but given that I live in Mountain View, I will probably not be rushing back anytime super soon. read more

Ordered takeout here. Was pleasantly surprised! WAIT: nonexistent. Went in, they grabbed my order, went out. FOOD: pretty good! The crust is thick, but not too thick in that it kind of drowns out the toppings, ya know? The ingredients taste quite fresh too. Also, the portion sizes are decent. I ordered a pizza cut into 4 slices. I think that size is good for 2 not too hungry people, or 1 quite hungry person. Will come back! read more

Detroit style pizza. Whole pies only, no slices here. We got a small clam and garlic and a combo pizza. Very nice cheese pull when you bite into it. The clam and garlic was very garlic and parsley forward. The combo was legit too. Love the fluffy focaccia crust and the end was nice and crispy. We enjoyed both of them. Located next to the freeway near a whole bunch of auto body shops. Very random location where people seemed to call in their orders for pickup. They had a couple of outdoor bistro tables outside that we took advantage of so we could dig in while it was fresh and hot! read more

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I have heard so much about Golden Boy Pizza, and I don't think it has lived up to its name. Maybe it's the location? We got the clam pizza and it was...dry? I was disappointed. There's so many other pizzas spots out there that I have yet to try yet, so I'm not sure if I would be back. Perhaps if I was in the area, but my first impression is just OK. read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Clam & Garlic + Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Been meaning to try this place when in the area & finally had a chance running errands there recently. Had my sights on the clam pizza but they only do full pies & I knew we couln't finish the hole pie there. So we ordered our small "both" with sausage & pepperoni was awesome! Almost forgot a photo...you get the idea. Make sure you check it out if you've never had their pies. Craving another....be back soon! read more

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We had a tournament and the friends got golden boy~ My favorite continues to be the garlic and clams followed by the combo pizzas. Each slice is flavorful and delicious. I realize I could eat 8 slices in a single sitting lol. This place is quite bang for your buck when it comes to food and is a must try~ I hear they have 3 locations now, so definitely make sure to come try it out! read more

It's fine. Acceptable, very "wet" soggy pizza - flavor is really good I just don't think this style is for me - Sicilian/Detroit style 1 made me think of my kid's elementary school pizza on Fridays - don't get me wrong the kids love it and so did we, the teachers - but not my first choice when paying $$$ at home - 2 large (pepperoni and combo) for $100 with tip I don't know, it's fine. Maybe go get it yourself and avoid fees and tips and it will be more reasonable. Flavor 4/5 texture 2/5 read more

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Great tasting clam and garlic pizza! San Mateo only has the square pie version but I think I prefer that over the round. The texture of the dough is very thick and fluffy. The clam/garlic pieces on top give it great flavor. Highly recommend checking this place out and call ahead so that it's available when you come in to pay. There is no space to eat inside the shop but there are two tables outside. read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Clam & Garlic (small) - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

They are to to only and their location is right next to the freeway. Parking is limited but you can just pull up to the curb and quickly pick up your order. Called in to place my order and said it was going to be around 20 minutes. In just 15 minutes, it was already ready! The pizza itself is SO GOOD. Tastes exactly like the ones in the city and their slices are HUGE! This will be my new go to pizza spot. read more

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Golden boy pizza never disappoints! After having tried the North Beach location a few times, we were happy to finally try the location much closer to us (a little too close honestly, it's dangerous!). Placing an order was easy, we called around 545 on a Friday evening and ordered a large pizza, half clam half combo for pickup around 6:30. The place was easy to find and a simple storefront inside with parking - they only do to-go orders, no inside seating. Even though it was takeout, the pizza lived up to our expectations. The crust is thick and the toppings generous (my personal favorite is the clam). Highly recommend hitting them up if you're craving pizza thats a little different, or just truly delicious! read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Large pizza, half combo half clam - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Got a sausage and pepperoni pizza. Really lackluster pepperoni and ugh.... Where are the sausages? One slice had 2 small sausages. Stick with the one in Little Italy. They are more generous on toppings. That's too bad.. I liked this place too read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Sad people - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

I'm a fan of the North Beach location. This location is similar as in take out only and no seating. The difference is they only sell small/large pies, no slices. The slices are big and have a good variety of toppings. Think dense focaccia type slice. Large combo was $28.70 with 8 slices and small is 4 slices. The staff were nice. Pro tip: call in your order to not wait about 20 minutes. Street parking only. read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Menu June 27, 2025 - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I've been waiting to try Golden Boy for the looongest time as a lover of garlic and clams! Their pizza tastes like the perfect kind of focaccia bread. Super fluffy, not too greasy. We ordered half of a garlic/clam and pepperoni large pizza. It came with 8 HUUGE slices and I ended up getting full off of one. The garlic/clam tasted super unique and I loved how strong the garlic was! The pepperoni was also good, but I felt like the pepperonis themselves were a little too salty for me. The crust and bread had the perfect texture. We ended up freezing the rest and they reheated perfectly, with the same texture and taste as when we initially had it. I'd recommend calling in your order if you don't want to wait. We came in right around opening time and ended up waiting around 20-25 minutes! read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Tried their garlic clam pizza when a friend brought down from SF to a pot luck. Was in the area and saw they have a location in Burlingame. Called made an order and picked up. Amazing quality fresh pizza by some cool people. Will be back. read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Garlic clam and sausage pizza - small double sliced - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

This is probably the most reasonably priced pizza in the bay (which still blows my mind as an east coast transplant), so we wanted to give it a try. This is a focaccia style dough and they have some pretty exotic combinations. We opted for the sausage pizza and it was ready quickly. A large pizza was enough for 2 adults and 2 kids with some leftover. The pizza was fine, but a bit underwhelming. The flavors were kind of bland and the sausage was these dense balls in a grid that meant you got one or two bites out of each slice that had the topping. It's probably a one and done for us, but we might come back to try another flavor to see if this was a fluke. read more

Golden Boy Pizza is an institution in the Bay Area. The pizza is consistently good and the service is great! It's a pick only pizza restaurant and has limited parking. The square Detroit-style slices are delicious! The ingredients are fresh and their sauce is spot on. I love the old posters and stickers all over the walls. I ordered the small pepperoni and it was ready in 20 minutes. Fresh out of the oven, it was still steaming hot when I got it home. It's probably the best deal in town! read more

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Ordered an half clam and cheese. The pizza was delicious and they were quick with the order. The pizza reheated great but the clam pizza did have a weird taste when I reheated it. So next time I'll make sure I'll eat all of that particular pizza same day. I would love to check out the location in the city. Thank you for the great pizza. read more

Tried this Golden Boy location and honestly liked it better than the one in SF. The pizza is solid overall ; good crust, decent flavor, and comes out hot. The clam pizza was okay, it's not like how I remember it. Not a ton of clams, but heavy on the garlic, which works if you're into that. read more

Outstanding pizza! Miss getting this in North Beach. Wish they had a location in the Easy Bay!

Amazing Pizza!! They have multiple locations now but they're all basically the same. Quality pizza for a good price. I typically go for pepperoni/sausage or combo. Their pizzas are rectangles and you can get a 9x13 or a 13x18. You can call and order in advance but if not, it'll only take 15-20 minutes to make. This place isn't as crowded as the other ones so it is 100% your choice. Overall, a great place for quality pizza. Would 100% go back for them! read more

I've been to the SF location and this one is just as great! The only difference is that you can only order small or large pies. I opted for the half (pepperoni/sausage) and half (combo). The pepperoni sausage- you can taste the marinara more. I love how crispy the pepperonis are and the sausage is huge! The cheese has amazing cheese pull and isn't too heavy ratio. The breading was fluffy get crispy on the edges. It was like focaccia bread. The combo was the same but with vegetables (zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms). I wish the tomatoes and zucchini were diced instead of sliced just bc it would slide off my slice and it holds a lot of juice. Pizzas were prepared fresh so the wait was about 20 mins. There's no parking lot but you can park in front along the curb. Verdict: it was sooo good I had to go on yelp to write the review right away! read more

One of the best pizzas out there. Their service is pretty fast if you walk in and order. It was about 15-20 minutes wait. 1 slice is pretty filling and can eat up to 2. I love their style of pizza, it's not too thick and is slightly crispy. Can never go wrong with pepperoni and sausage pizza. I wish they had a sit down inside/nearby. Ended up bringing the pizza to the mall and ate at the food court. We got people excited thinking that they had Golden Boy at the mall lol read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I saw Golden Boy on TikTok and knew I had to try the clam and garlic pizza, even if it meant waiting 30+ minutes, and it did not disappoint! This location appears to be take-out only, with no tables or chairs inside, aside from a couch for those waiting on their order. The gentleman who helped us was friendly, and our pizza was ready in about 15-20 minutes. We ordered half clam and garlic and half combo. The clam and garlic was the star of the show, with its soft yet crispy crust and the perfect balance of charred garlic and clam in every bite. The combination might sound unusual, but it works so well together. The combo was delicious too, though I wish the toppings had been a bit more evenly distributed. read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Clam & Garlic Combo Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Delicious detroit style square pizzas! The ingredients seem fresh and the sauce is delicious. I am definitely coming back for the garlic and clam pizza! The garlic, clam and parsley work so well together. The pizza is very fluffy and crispy on the edges. The combo was delicious as well but garlic/clam was definitely my favorite. read more

I threw a big 200-person birthday bash at the Winter Lodge in Palo Alto earlier this year and knew I wanted to serve a crowd favorite pizza--Golden Boy's from SF. Thankfully, they have a catering and to-go location in San Mateo! I worked with Alex to place a large order of 40 pizzas (cheese, pepperoni, clam, and combo), and he made the whole process super easy. I requested 12 slices instead of the usual 8 to make it more kid-friendly, and they happily accommodated. The delivery was seamless, the driver was incredibly kind, and best of all, the pizza arrived hot and delicious. read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Garlic Clam pizza is the BEST. Pepperoni and sausage is our second choice flavor. Call in advance if you don't want to wait. If you don't, it's about a 15 minute wait to get your pizza (pending the orders ahead, ofc). This place isn't as crowded as the one in SF, so I like this location better. Comes in 8 rectangular slices and you can ask for plates/napkins if needed. This is the perfect place to stop by on the way to SFO or anywhere else. Best when it's hot and even better pan fried for an extra crispy bottom when you get home. read more

Good pizza! This is a to go only restaurant so call ahead to get your order. They have kind of a limited menu but everything is good. They make square deep dish pizza. read more

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Wife saw Golden Boy on TikTok so she's been bugging me to go. We went by the SF location but they had a line down the block. So, one Saturday afternoon we drove over from East Bay to San Mateo to try it. Called ahead and ordered a large combo and a small garlic and clams. This location is take out only so we took it to the park a block away to eat. Hot and fresh its soooo good. The cheese was the bomb and the topping - sausage, pepperoni, tomato and zuchinni were all so fresh. They say the large feeds 3-4 at least. Gonna have lots of leftovers. Wouldn't make a special trip but definitely stop by if in the area. read more

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I was in the area for my daughter's dance competition and wanted to try a new pizza place before I headed home. I was hoping to find a New York Style Pizza place, but couldn't find one close by. I saw this place had a good rating and somewhere I read, It said Detroit Style Pizza, so I decided to give it a try. After getting the pizza, I realized that it was not Detroit Style. I think someone else in a review that I read must have called it that. I was a little disapointed once I realized it was more of a Sicilian style pizza, but none the less, the pizza was good and it was very reasonably priced. The only down side was, they seem to have limited ingredients. They do not have a white sauce option, they don't have chicken for a topping, or Canadian bacon, which are 2 of my favorite toppings, and NO RANCH! Which is crazy to me. I found this out while placing my order, and I still decided to order anyways. I ended up just getting a small pepperoni and sausage. Overall it was a solid pizza for a good price. read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Small pepperoni and sausage pizza. - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Delicious square shaped pizza with a nice variety of topping choices on top of soft focaccia type of crust. They have locations in San Francisco (North Beach & Sunset) and I'm grateful for this location in San Mateo. Check out their clam & garlic pizza and their veggie & pesto pizza! read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Clam & garlic pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Same Golden Pizza, just in a TAKEOUT ONLY experience AND not in busy SF. Win Win. Right off HWY 101, wasn't busy and pizza was amazing. I think I got a large cheese and a small combo, easily feed 3 adults and 4 kids with left over! Check this place out. They even have a couch and TV that can entertain you while you wait! read more

Ehhh, had better pizza. So disappointed. A fiend went yesterday and said it was good and to try the clam and garlic. This place is only a take out, so no place to eat except for two tables outside. While waiting 20 min for the pizza, we listened to 80s music and I had fun looking around all the signed boxer shorts and decals on the walls. The service was really good. Love the front guy who patiently explained the pizza size and even brought out two boxes Pizza review, There are only two sizes, small, which is half of the large and a large. we had half the combo and half the garlic clam. The price was $30.50 for the pizza. Reasonable for the bay area. The combo slice had only 3 pieces of meat per slice which is a disappointment. Too much veggy. While the clam, pesto, and garlic all mixed and you can't see the clam in on focaccia bread pizza. The pizza lacked taste too. All in all, I was expecting so much better. read more

I really wanted to like this place, the guy on the phone that took our order was really nice. But the pizza was pretty disappointing to us. We got half clam/garlic and half pepperoni sausage, the garlic was raw, it was so strong, and we looove garlic, but now raw crunchy garlic on a pizza, and the dough was pretty doughy, it was chewy not crunchy. I feel like it was not cooked all the way also why only 3 pepperoni per slice? Could have used more... read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Half clam half pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Not many places you can get lunch for 2 for under $20. This place checks all the value boxes. service was super helpful and super friendly. There was already a long line at 12:15. I can see why. Showed up on a Saturday right when they opened. Ordered a small pepperoni & sausage. You can taste the high quality ingredients in the pizza. The flavors are mild. Just the right amount of everything yummy. There is NO place to eat inside. There is a giant couch to wait if your order isn't ready. We found a park very close by and has a great lunch. Have been wanting to try GBP in the City for a long time. So glad it came to fhe butbs. Can't wait to return and try more of the menu. read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Small Pepperoni & Sausage - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've heard great things about the San Francisco location and was happy to give the San Mateo take-out location a shot! Note, this is takeout only, as they do not have any seating there. But, I did get to eat it relatively soon in my car haha. I got the pepperoni pizza and was very satisfied. The dough was the star, well seasoned and very soft and fluffy with a little crisp on the edges. I thought the cheese and pepperoni could have been baked a liiiittle longer, but it was still very good. The sauce to cheese ratio was good, and the sauce itself was decent - not amazing and not bad, but fit with the pizza. Overall, it's good pizza if you're in the area looking for more of a Detroit/pan pizza style that's worth checking out. read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Pepperoni pizza - Bottom of crust - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Love that I could order my pie for a specific pickup time. That clam and garlic pizza is to die for! The staff is always welcoming, they were polite on the phone and placing my order for pickup was easy. The shop itself is small, but being pickup only that's totally okay, just wish there was more parking! read more

Our favorite pizza shop! We always get the sausage mushroom! So delicious! Very well baked! Not overly burnt or baked like other pizza joints! read more

I ordered a large pizza (half garlic clam and half combo), which came out to about $30. My pizza was ready 20 minutes after placing the phone order. You can also order online. Their shop is in an industrial warehouse. No dine-in seating options. There's some street parking spots right in front. FOOD: The garlic clam was very flavorful and very garlicky. The combo did not have as much flavor in comparison, but I did appreciate the vegetables. A large is enough to serve about 4 people. The slices heat up nicely in an air fryer if you have leftovers. Overall, the pizza is good, but I wasn't wowed. read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Large pizza (half clam garlic & half combo) $30 - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

They did it again! Wonderful pizza; nice and fluffy w/a crunchy crust. We made a pick up order for: -Small - personalized cheese, pizza -Large - half-and-half sausage, pepperoni + pesto, veggie. We've been here twice before. We enjoy the pizza. Can't wait for an excuse to head back and get another slice. Delicious! read more

Golden Boy Pizza - Yummy! - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

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