Since Una Pizza Napoletana in SoMa (the unicorn) moved back to NY, I've been searching for the next unicorn of pizzas.
Don't get me wrong, we have some great pizzas in the city but I was hoping to find that unicorn in Jules.
A Tartine alum, Jules' owner started his pop-up in 2023 and opened his first brick and mortar in May 2025 (took over Iza Ramen). They have been one the most hyped-up SF openings this year. Some, including food critics have said, Jules is the "best pizza in the city".
TBH, it was the most disappointing pizza I've had in recent memory (given the hype).
I know, I should probably get my tastebuds checked.
Rezzies are hard to score with wait times of 1-2 hours on the weekdays, and up to 3 hours on the weekends as a walk-in.
TIP: Set notifications for Resy. There was a cancellation and I was able to snag a rezzie two days prior on a Saturday. Otherwise, check daily after midnight when rezzies are released.
Indoor seating and sidewalk seating available. Jules is on an incline so we had to be very cautious about things sliding off the table onto the ground. Takeout available. No delivery.
M E N U
Small, focused menu with five apps, six pizzas, one main (chicken), and two desserts (ice cream + fruit). Beer and wine available.
Pizzas are a NY style with a West Coast flair. They're thin-crust, wood-fired with a sourdough crust. One pizza is good for 1-2 people but you'll need an app if you're sharing.
F O O D
* SF Halibut Crudo w/ watermelon leche de tigre, serpent cucumber, serrano chili, onion, capers, shiso, cara cara olio ($22): https://tinyurl.com/592jrta8
While refreshing with fresh slices of lean halibut, the listed ingredients didn't come through so it was bland.
* Charred Arrowhead Cabbage w/ calabrian chili butter, pumpkin seed gremolata, bottarga ($15): https://tinyurl.com/2rc6cyku
Not something I would usually order but Yelpers didn't steer us wrong!
This was our fav dish of the night. Deeply charred edges and a flavor bomb of sweet, salty, smoky, nutty, and umami-rich. The crunch of the pumpkins side was a nice contrast to the tender cabbage. It was quite salty and some parts were completely burnt tho.
* Field Dreams w/ corn pudding, charred corn, house mozzarella, sungold tomatoes, Thai basil pesto, makrut lime shrimp dust ($26): https://tinyurl.com/2p8yhes3
- Summer special
Unfortunately, this was a let down. I like char but the pizza was overdone to the point it was so dry with a tough exterior crust (this seems to be their style?). As a sourdough fan, it was hard to appreciate the tang since the texture wasn't ideal.
Knowing the food runs salty we thought the corn pizza would hit better. The combo of ingredients sounded great on paper but the corn pudding ran too sweet with none of the expected punchy Thai flavors coming through for balance.
* Sauce Flight ($12)
I'll have my sauces with a side of pizza crust please! The flight was mandatory for moisture and flavor.
- Tarragon Miso Ranch: Nice creamy tang with kiss of sweet umami.
- Hot Fermented Garlic Honey: Barely any heat.
- That Green Sauce: Like a creamy chimichurri, herbaceous.
- Sunflower Sesame Chili Crisp: Fav one, mild nutty heat.
S E R V I C E
Very kind staff. Food took awhile with the pizza taking 45 minutes.
A M B I A N C E
Lively with tight seating inside and out. 80s pop playlist.
People go wild for the lamp in their restroom.
P A R K I N G
Difficult street parking.
Overall, I appreciate the creativity and wish I liked/loved Jules like most people but it missed the mark for us. Gotta try things for yourself tho! read more