NEVER AGAIN! Haystack has been around forever. I've been eating here for decades and I am saddened to write this review because I was very disappointed. I ordered a pizza for delivery and was told it would arrive in an hour. After 90 l minutes I called and they said the driver left with it 30 minutes ago. It arrived 1 hour and 45 minutes later. The pizza was cold. Room temperature cold as though it had sat out on the counter overnight. I was able to put the whole pizza in the palm of my hand. It had no warmth at all and was stiff as a board. The pizza had no flavor whatsoever. The most bland and plain pizza I've ever had and I've had plenty. I've had cold leftover pizza from other places that tasted better than this. Costco pizza is better and they're just meh. I think it was a frozen pizza from the grocery store. The antipasto salad was soggy as if they washed the lettuce but never drained it. The very small amount of dressing couldn't even stick to the veggies because they were so wet and soggy. An awful experience all around. They offered to send me a new pizza but I declined the offer. Like I said NEVER AGAIN. Farewell Haystack. read more

The food is good as ever. The review is on the service. We were a group of 6, My friend and I both ordered the Veal Scalapini the others ordered pizzas. The pizzas came out in a very timely manner however the veal took 2.5 hours to come. Apparently the piece of paper the order was on fell in the kitchen. This is unexusable. I could go on about how horrible Tina was but I wont. Get rid of Tina and everything will be great again. read more

I don't understand this place anymore. It's really expensive and the quality has gone way downhill. The pizza is a puddle. It's just not good anymore. read more

Haystack Pizza - Puddle of pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stalwart good food restaurant with excellent service in Noe Valley. Best rendition of a New York pizza

I have writing bad reviews for places we love to go to but unfortunately Haystack is not what it used to be!! The staffing levels are one person, sometimes 2 to handle the front dining room, to go orders, and also the back room. That is not sustainable. We feel so sorry for the staff....they are worked way too hard for what they have to do. It seems the owners daughter has cut staffing to save money......I get it but at some point you have to re-evaluate. Our last 2 visits have had us waiting for service or our orders....not blaming the staff--they run their asses off in there!! The "manager" is never around. I don't understand the business model any longer. Very sad to see this read more

It's a family pizza and beer place but I needed to scratch an itch, and well... Here goes... The bruschetta used tasteless hot house tomatoes and packaged, grated cheese. A point for fresh-ish basil and crunchy garlic bread. Linguine with white clam garlic sauce was super creamy (not what I was expecting) and pasta was well done, not al dente. Very garlicky. Service was friendly but perfunctory. Had to ask for water. read more

This delightful and quaint restaurant has a longevity of excellent pizza and great service. I've been ordering pizza here for over 20 yrs. this time I was able to enjoy their restaurant menu due to a special occasion. They went above and beyond to make the evening great. Their menu was delicious and flavorful. They accommodated our entire 2 families (10) in a private area. I would recommend this place for family and friends. Their foods is great . You'll enjoy your experience read more

Good pizza, been coming to Haystack for decades. Due the Covid-19, it has become the take out pizza place. The staff is friendly, the food is fresh and it is in a nice area. It is a nice small business in Noe Valley where other small businesses thrive. The people are friendly and happy next door to the Haystack where there is a cute gathering/ mini play area. Parking can be a bit of a pain as this is a busy area but the pizza is worth it. read more

It is such a shame to see this long standing neighborhood restaurant go downhill. Our family had been patronizing this place since it opened in the 70's. The pizzas were delicious and so scrumptious! No longer the same, the quality is gone, so we have stopped ordering and found another place across the city! read more

We've been loyal customers for over 15 years now and have noticed a significant decline since new management has taken over. Haystack used to be our favorite Restaurant without question, and as things currently stand, we are going to have a very hard time going back. The only reason we would go back is for the workers who stayed from the past management, including the servers, delivery drivers, and cooks. We can go on and on with details, but in a nutshell, new management has made eating in the restaurant feel incredibly stressful and unpleasant to the point where we were genuinely uncomfortable. It is disappointing to see how new management is treating their staff. Also...what's happened to the TV? Since new management has taken over, the TV seems to always be off. How can that be at a Restaurant in such a sports city like ours? Live sports was always on before. This is just another example of things going downhill. We really miss former management. read more

This was kinda on my list of places to try for a long time, but just now got to it. The service was pleasant, good thing we went early, the woman seemed to be the only one working the front & the restaurant was getting pretty filled as we were there. We ordered their Haystack pizza (basic meat filled pizza). It was ok, nothing special in the least bit, just a basic pepperoni, sausage, etc pizza. Way too many other pizza places around for me to want to go back for just "average" pizza. I guess a popular neighborhood place tho cuz people were coming in for to-go orders. My next going-out-pizza outing will be a visit back to Gaspares on Geary Blvd around 20th Ave. Now thats tasty pizza! ...at least it was the last time I went! read more

I love your pizza and wings, I HATE Grubhub. what have they done to you? great ambience when I eat in. read more

Ordered take out. Picked up when they told us to come and the pizza was soggy and inedible. Take out cheese was old and smelled moldy. Unfortunately would not come back. read more

Amazing Phenomenal Stupendous... Some of the best Pizza in SF.. been coming here since like 1983 (well the year I was born lol). No one touches the sauce and the quality of the meat is something to be desired. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. Go... you're gonna love it. read more

Haystack Pizza - The Alexander Pizza w/extra cheese - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time back in person since the pandemic. The food and service did not disappoint! I will definitely be returning more frequently. Pizza was delicious as always, ordered the wagon well and we still wanted more! Definitely a must visit in noe valley read more

I ate here for 30 years. The Alexander all meat pizza use to be great. I always ordered the extra large wagon wheel and recommended others to do the same. Past year they have gone downhill. The sauce is not as good and they skimp on the toppings. They need to get back to their old recipe and quality or they will lose more customers. read more

Amazing!! Love this place for pizza. We drive from Marin and it is well worth the trip. read more

Haystack Pizza - Half combination, and half pepperoni and sausage. Amazing!! - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So it was a decent pizza, but it was the experience that really left me out in the cold. I ordered a pizza for pick up, and showed up at the allotted time. I was told my pizza went out with a delivery driver and they had to "get it back." Did I receive a single apology? No. I was told "it will just be a few minutes". When they got it back from the delivery driver, the pizza was handed to me and I was told "have a good night". By the time I got it and got it home of course it was ice cold. Never again. read more

Love my Haystacks. This is my favvvvvorite pizza place ever in life. Been coming here for over 15 years. I always order the "The Haystack" pizza; sometimes I order 1/2 The Haystack & 1/2 The Alexander. Appetizers vary from: Deep fried ravioli or zucchini, wings (amazing), mozzarella sticks, and a salad with the creamy Italian dressing. The staff is always very kind! read more

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Food. Tastes like food. Didn't get sick so... highly recommended. Has a bar but, beer and wine only.

One of our favorites. We haven't been in a few years. Pizza and pasta is outstanding. Excellent customer service. The ambiance is an old school neighborhood vibe. Worth the drive from anywhere in SF. read more

Above average pizza. I got take out. Much better than most similar independent pizza restaurants. I appreciate the quality ingredients, FLAVOR, attention to details, and friendly staff. The price is a bit higher than comparable pizzerias, but it's worth it. I appreciate the option of whole wheat crust. One recent disappointment (this the minus one star) is that the pizza slices fell apart at the tip when removing each slice from the pie. This usually doesn't happen at most pizza places. Not sure how to prevent it -- somehow the toppings are sticking to the crust. I'd still go back dive it tasted good. The whole wheat crust is a nice healthy option but doesn't taste very good. read more

My family and I were in San Francisco, Noe Valley last night for a performance at Song Bird Studios. Afterward we decided to have dinner at Haystack Pizza. My mom had introduced me and my siblings to this pizzeria when we were little kids. I must say it was still as delicious as I remembered. The food angel hair pasta with clams in a garlic sauce, spinach pizza, the Haystack pizza, baked penne in a red sauce, & penne with cheese to name a few of our entrees was so delicious that we ate without taking any photos. Their desserts were equally delicious the strawberry cheesecake, chocolate cake, tiramisu, with coffee. I did however take photos of those before we devoured them! I was astonished to learn that the same family (husband & wife) were the owners and operators for the last 41 years!! Their customer service and attention to detail was phenomenal! The restaurant has an old world charm to it, that exudes warmth and a sense of home. From the time we entered to our very last bite we were catered to like we were guests in their home. Kudos to the entire team! Your attention to detail and passion to provide excellent food and phenomenal customer service is commendable! We will definitely dine here again in the future!! read more

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Can never go wrong at Haystacks. The food taste great, the service was okay and parking was all right. The chicken cordon bleu was delicious and the half spaghetti and half ravioli was okay. Break tasted great. I will always return to Haystacks. read more

Haystack Pizza - Chicken Cordon Bleu - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great pizza!!! Great service from the gentleman that helped me out. I will be ordering from here again

We had pasta and veal with garlic sauce. Literally the worst restaurant meal I ever had. Greasy and tasteless. Avoid this place.

Food : I only did a Take out here and haven't really dined in. Most of the times when I don't know the place too well, I hesitate to order in given that 1) I don't know the quality of the food 2) Sometimes the food tastes very different when you dine in vs take out. This place was close to where I live and I thought I'd give it a shot and I am glad I did. Its a tiny space but the pizzas are amazing. I ordered the Pepperoni and margarita make your own pizza with thin crust and they were awesome! Take out or not, it tasted great! This place also has a tiny Wine bar where you can order wine by the bottle or glass with your food. Ambience : Since I have not dined in, I can't really speak about the experience but I have been indoors to pick up and the place looks like a cute homely hole in the wall but with close seating. Staff : I was helped by an elderly gentleman who brought out the take out and a young gentleman who worked the counter. Both of them were extremely extremely sweet. They seemed to be in a cheerful mood and we had a nice little chat while I waited for the order. Value for money : I would say the prices are a little too steep when I have had similar pizza at a much cheaper rate elsewhere. But the service is worth it. I would say this could be one of the best Pizzas in Noe valley so if you are restricting yourself to Noe, this is where you should eat. read more

Very good food and large portions. We all took leftovers home. We will be back! The Calzone, chicken parm sandwich, an eggplant sandwich were great! read more

I drive allll they way out to have the BEST PIZZA EVER!!! I am from Sacramento, Ca and we do not have pizza as amazing like this! Every time myself or my family drive down to SF it's a must that we come here!!! This time we had the Haystack Pizza and as always the flavors are just mouth watering! We have been coming here for yearsssss!!! The service is awesome too! If you have humor you will like Mike he is a funny guy! read more

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When I was a kid, my parents would take me to the same neighborhood pizza spot every Friday. Even now, decades later, I crave it. While Haystack isn't the same as that pizza spot, it satisfies my nostalgia. Decor is quirky, it's clear they've got regulars from the neighborhood, and you're treated with warm mom and pop vibes. The pizza isn't fancy, but it's flavorful and filling. We got a large Old MacDonald and that thing was HEFTY. Two of us happily ate half of it for dinner and are very full. At $40 for the whole pizza, dinner ran $10/pp. Pretty solid. Come support a long time pizza spot (since 1972!) the next time you're feeling nostalgic. read more

Before Saturday Night, it had been awhile since I have been to Haystack's pizza. After Saturday Night, I won't wait that long again. It was very good, but here are my reasons for loving it: 1.) We needed a place at the last minute for 15 and they fit us right in. We had one long table that was fit for the Queen's Crew (Happy Birthday Monica!!!). It was very reasonable price wise too~ 2.) The Owner, when carding me - actually thought I was underage! LOL, won me over - right there. Okay, I guess I shouldn't have included that in my review, but it was awesome. 3.) Most importantly - the food, the salads were huge and great. The Greek Salad had all the fixin's of a great greek salad. The house salad, although intended to be a personal side salad was very large as well. The pizzas were delish! (See MY posted pics) We ordered: 1.) Luigi the Italian, which was Pesto, Fresh Garlic and Tomato - really good and one of my favorites. 2.) Cleopatra, grilled eggplant, sun dried tomato, fresh garlic, feta and red sauce. 3.) The Haystack, Sausage, Salami, pepperoni, mushroom, bell pepper and onion. Very Good. 4.) Jolly Green Giant, Broccoli, Zuchinni, Fresh Garlic, Onions, Mushrooms and Fresh Tomato. I only tried No. 1 and 3 of the pizza list above, but they all looked wonderful and everyone enjoyed their meals. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family. read more

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Ahhh many childhood memories going to this place with my brothers! Fast forward 20 years later, it's not what I remember but I did like the thin crust more than the regular crust. I loved the New Yorker (simple but delicious)! The Alexander (for meat eaters) was a hit with my family too. Last but not least we also ordered the Old McDonald (chicken) which was a good addition in terms of variety. read more

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Just an incredible dining experience!! Friendly and hospitable staff. Great food. Overall can't recommend this place enough! read more

Haystack Pizza - B. Calzone with Salami and Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

I Work in the Neighborhood and Tried Haystack Pizza for Dinner for the First time Tonight. I Would Love to Make it Known that it's not just a Typical Pizzeria but more of a Local Italian Family hole in the Wall in Noe Valley. The Manager Dino takes Pride in his 50 years of being a part of this Restaurant. I had the Pleasure of being served by Mireya and Rosa who are So Accommodating and Sweet. I Even met their Delivery Driver Paulo (Yes Old School Delivery is Available). A lot of Restaurants in the area do not open until 5pm but they are open from 11am to about 9pm. Their Motto is "Where Great Friends Meet and Eat" and that Vibe is Extremely Apparent. A Must Try for 24th St. read more

***UPDATE***** *wakes up sober* It wasn't that great! ***************************************** Mozart's birthday today. I'm giving Haystack 4 stars on Principal. I'd even give this 5 stars amid the true San Franciscan style pizza places. The service was perfect here tonight. I don't even know who served me! I don't even recall who the waitress was who served me. Whoever she (or he or it was), I left he, she or it a 25% tip because it was a rarity: perfect service. I define this as feeling as if the food magically appears before me. Dam, was our server an Artesian? or an alien? Maybe the toothfairy or a Greek Leprecaun. It was refreshing not to hear a, "is everything ok?" Of course everything ISN'T ok. We're in San Francisco: the city of no parking, futia colored walls because Richard Simmons says white and gray walls lack panache, pilates, the final dump of forgotten trends from around the globe. Well I happen to love bright grey walls dammit! *sips another shot glass of port* Where was I? Yeah, 4 stars, I enjoyed this place. Even Budweiser on tap. I nearly cried from the Nostalgia. read more

Haystack Pizza - Post War Battlezone at Haystack Pizza Jan 2008 - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

DON'T EAT HERE: This restaurant has sadly gone downhill. Although it has a dated atmosphere, we patronized the business for over 30 years because of the tasty food and good prices. We will no longer go there. The younger generation took over and it took us over one hour tonight (a weeknight) to get our takeout dinners. The very nice waitress kept checking with the kitchen, but the food never came out. I would have walked out but had already paid for the food. For the first time in my life, I asked for a refund but the daughter/chef refused to speak to me and told me through the waitress that she would not issue a refund. The food was un read more

This place used to make great pizza. I just put 3/4 of one into the mulch, having bought it half an hour ago. The only reason they get any stars at all from me is that my wife loves their clam linguini. OK, great clam linguini. The sign on the door says PIZZA. The pizza s horrible. The dough isn't cooked, despite ordering crispy because the dough is chronically undercooked. The topping is really greasy. Advice to owner: Stop making bad pizza and replace the PIZZA sign with a LINGUINI sign. read more

I've been searching for a new pizza place since my former go-to went down hill, and think Haystack is it! I've been maybe 10 times now and have been really happy with the pizza every time. The red sauce is great, there's a choice of crust (they're all good) and they don't skimp on the toppings. read more

Convenient and easy pick up processes! There are two outdoor tables for those interested. I took my pizza to go. Lots of toppings. I got the regular crust and it was very filling read more

Haystack Pizza - Vegetarian pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food is good. The area is wonderful. But my favorite thing I love about this place is the Caesar Salad. Service can be a bit slow but it's ok, that gets made up with the wonderful food. I want to sit in and eat because there is more food I want to try off the menu. read more