It's a very unassuming place which makes the surprise of great pizza that much better. The server was awesome. Ambiance is lacking but hey it's a whole in the wall pizza spot dont knock it. My wife ordered the Big Al's salad 1/2 size and loved it. Raspberry vinaigrette and you can never ever go wrong with Point Reyes blue cheese. She also had her standard small pizza with sausage, red onion and mushroom which she loved. I had my standard Pepperoni and black olive which was also very good. Beers were great also. Niner game not so much but that's not their fault. Well go back for sure! read more

Amazing food! Best frickles EVER! Great customer service! Such a Penngrove gem! The pizza was delicious and all the appetizers were great too! read more

First time here and enjoyed a very nice meal. My son & I split a medium (half Hawaiian/half veggie) pizza. The toppings were plentiful and tasty. The crust was just perfect. We also shared a large Caesar salad. The serving was quite ample although a very mild flavor. Was a light dressing & did not detect any garlic. I chose a hard cider from their cooler- I asked for a glass but it was a bit warm. I prefer a frozen glass instead. The prices were decent & the staff friendly. I'd definitely return for the pizza read more

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Pizza was a lot better before. Pizza has not been ask good recently. Overall an ok pizza spot. Food 3/5 stars. Service was good overall. Service 5/5 stars. Ambiance nothing too fancy but does fit the food vibe. Ambiance 3/5 stars. read more

If i could give ZERO stars I would. We have tried tgis place three times and have been highly disappointed all three. The first time the order was completely wrong, pizza incorrect and half the order missing, the second time was told delivery would be 45 minutes to an hour, 2 hours later the pizza finally showed up, this last time will be just that, the last! Ordered a pizza, was changed for pizza, told 45 minutes to an hour and the pizza was never delivered!!! Tried calling several times and no one would answer the phone. I live 2 miles away from the resturant so this is insane!! We try to support local, but never again will we go to this place! Used to be a fantastic spot when it was Caprara's but not, beware!! ​ read more

I have ordered pizza from here a few times now and everytime it has been a mess they have messed up the orders 3 times now and I was going to try one more time and I ordered a pizza and it was never delivered I tried calling and they closed and they charged my card I will not be ordering from this ever place agin and I will not suggest this place to to anyone I know terrible service. read more

We've been here a few times for the pie, and always for takeout. Generally, we got the I love meat each time and a gluten free BYO with italian sausage and pineapple. The first time I had gotten a primo pesto, the second a nonna maria with artichoke hearts and eggplant added. All of the pizzas were solid. I liked how cheesy the pizzas are which is nice. The primo pesto actually didn't have the eggplant the first time so we swapped for spinach. The artichoke hearts worked well here too so we transferred it onto the nonna maria. The amount of veggies for the pizzas was awesome. The meat pizza was really hearty though not too salty or overbearing. We liked the gluten free since it was thin and crispy. We've tried playing around with some of the crust options to find something gluten full and similar but couldn't make a match. An easy option we can turn to in the area. We'll have to try some of the specials next time if they have them available. read more

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Mama J deliver some awesome pizzas. So lucky this local pizza place is open. Very nice staff and they have always been on top of it. We love it and the pizza is YUM. read more

As a pizza lover whose had A LOT of pizza, trying out new places along the way, family and friends may wonder where location one was after all these years .. It would be Mama J's. Back then it was called Capararas Pizza. My family and I had ordered pizza from the original owners who owned a movie shop across the street in Penngrove. Mama J's stands as a strong landmark for not only its pizza, but for the community of Penngrove. Personally, I don't think Penngrove could be Penngrove without it. I currently live in Santa Rosa, so I'm not as a common customer as I used to be, but whenever I'm in Penngrove/Petaluma you'll find me here on most occasions for my Friday Pizza Day. My current favorite: Buddy's Special, and I love to put their chopped and juicy sausage on a half of it. Incredible. The sourdough crust is delicious, crusty and chewy, softly sweet. If you're used to New York style slices, then you'll find this pizza a little heavy. It's a weighty pizza. They also offer a Cauliflower crust and gluten free crust! It's a pizza place that made me fall in love with pizza. I shy In telling you how many pizza's I've had. . .thank goodness for gym days. All in all, enjoy this gem in Penngrove. Grab to take home. Grab to take to Penngrove Park. Eat outside under the shade, peering out at the Penngrove shops around, or inside where there is a pizza-joint vibe setting. Order your favorite toppings whether simply a cheese pizza or something more, it'll taste uniquely Mama J's. Staff are wonderful and fun. You'll feel some of what Penngrove is about when you try it. You won't regret it. Tip: If you love pepperoni or pep and sausage- try it with Alfredo sauce next time. Game changer. read more

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This pizzeria immediately became a favorite. The pizza was delicious and the atmosphere is cozy! The menu offered a diverse range of pizza options. I opted for their Joe's Specialty pizza, loaded with a generous assortment of toppings. The crust was not overly crisped and the heart of the pizza was savory. The amount of ingredients used were well- balanced. Each bite bursted with so much flavor. Not only was the food exceptional, but the ambiance was also charming. The cozy interior and dim lighting created a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for a casual dinner or a gathering with friends. The staff were attentive and friendly. The pricing was reasonable for the quality and quantity of food served. They deliver locally also. They have their own delivery vehicle. If you can go in person, It's worth it. read more

Mama J's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Penngrove, California

Pretty good Pizza... very friendly staff, can't go wrong here. I tried that gluten-free pizza, it was OK, but had to go back to the old-time favorite pepperoni pizza normal crust. It was very good. read more

I ate lunch at Momma J's on 9/25. I ordered a meatball sandwich with red sauce, fries and a glass of red wine. Lunch was delicious! The service was great and the ambiance was warm and welcoming. I spoke with some patrons of the restaurant, and they said the pizza was excellent. I highly recommend Momma J's. A gem in Sonoma County. read more

I ordered a Margherita pizza and garden salad. Pizza is very good! Nice variety of menu items and I'd love to go back and try something different next time I'm in town. Friendly service, too! read more

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In Sonoma County, there's only so many non-chain pizza places. I can't do chain store pizza . I don't particularly care for cardboard flavor. I like fresh handmade pizzas. Jess makes an amazing dough! Plus, she care about the pizza she makes and the service. This is in my top 3 and if you ask folks that know me, they say it's probably my number one go to pizza (when I'm in the area)! read more

We came in here because of our fellow Yelp reviewers and looking for the best pizza in Petaluma and turned out it was in Penngrove! Jessica the owner was awesome, she greeted us enthusiastically and the menu was chalked full of choices. We ended up getting a XL combo pizza just as it came and an order of frickles which were the bomb!! Jessica refilled our drinks as we ate and checked on us to make sure everything was ok and even gave me a soda to go! Pizza was delicious and we had leftovers for the next day which heated up nicely and even tasted good cold! So glad we found this place! We will definitely be back when in town. read more

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Gabe and Karly are the BEST employees there. I came in with a friend 7/16/25 around 1pm and they were so friendly. The food was amazing, I love how crispy the crust is and the place looked so nice. I will be going back with some friends not just because of the delicious pizza's but due to two wonderful, fantastic employees=Gabe and Karly. read more

We needed something to eat quickly and thought we'd come to a local while we are in town for the week. Unfortunately, it left us wanting more. Their pizza was okay, the lunch deal is the best bang for your buck. The pizza was extremely oily, and coming from a New Yorker, usually this isn't an issue. The pepperoni pizza was just falling apart everywhere, so it wasn't really a flat crust or regular pizza. It needed to be eaten with a fork. Portions were okay. Service was friendly, door was open though so there were a ton of flies. Maybe we caught them on an off day. read more

Food was delicious! I came for an early dinner with a friend and left in a full blown carb coma (the good kind). The staff was so friendly and the food was served incredibly fast. I asked for extra pepperoni, and to say the very least, they understood the assignment! Also would definitely recommend the garlic bread and breadsticks to any fellow carb enthusiast. All I can say is come hungry, leave in love. I already can't wait to go back -- and yes, I will be asking for double pepperoni again! read more

Love this pizzeria! It is a hometown favorite. The food is absolutely amazing. The staff and owner make it a friendly fun experience. The ambiance is relaxing with cool/ fun artwork! I would recommend this to anyone who likes pizza. They have incredibly tasty Gluten Free pizza options too! read more

Loved it! Fantastic, handcrafted pizza, local beers, friendly service - it was a great way to start our visit here! (Jay and Gayla from Dallas, TX) read more

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Nice friendly people who work here. Ingredients taste fresh. Pizza is always properly cooked. I have ordered from many pizza places in this same area, and this one is the best. read more

Great people and great food. My son absolutely enjoys coming here and eating pizza! There is also a little cute shop next door to browse if you are waiting on a to go order read more

Perfection! The service is wonderful and the food is AMAZING. Our official new favorite spot.

Had there pizza 3 times in the last month and boy it's good service was great clean environment including their bathrooms

Pretty good pizza. They put a generous amount of toppings which is always a good thing. Tried the zucchini stick and they were really good. I was a bit disappointed by the wings. They were a bit slimy and some were extra tiny. Had a beer while I waited for the pizza to be done and sat inside. Indoor and outdoor seating available. All the girls working were polite and gave good service. read more

Hit and miss on pizza quality. They must have some amazing cooks and some mediocre ones. I've gone 5 or 6 times and 4 out of 6 were great. It's a gamble until they improve their consistency. read more

First time here. I was expecting a lot from this place since most of the recent reviews are 5 stars. We ordered the combo (Joe's). For me, a pizza is more than it's toppings. It has plenty of toppings but the crust and sauce are lacking. The crust is thin (I like thin.) but it is very neutral. It's a serving plate for the toppings and doesn't add to the experience. I like sauce. I really didn't have any sense of the sauce when eating this. We also ordered the frickles (fried pickled slices) that comes with a side of ranch dressing. The batter on the pickle slices was good but the pickle slices needed to be thicker. I'm happy that so many people like this place and that I finally got to try it. read more

Been coming here for years now. It used to be better. The last 3 times i've been, I was told it would be ready in 20-30 minutes. OK, no problem...... but when I arrive in 30 minutes, it takes another 30-40 minutes to get my food. I understand places get busy and all that, but this keeps happening! Not only do I have to wait over an hour (for two pizzas), the staff is rude and doesn't care. The last time I went in, the girl working the counter didn't even acknowledge me. One kid said "she'll be right with you" but then he walked away and the kid making the pizzas asked me what name my order was under. I told him and he said it will be another 10-15 and "sorry about that". It then took another 40 minutes. The whole time I was never offered even water or if I wanted to have a beer while I waited. I also noticed one of the guys making the pizza was eating while making them. That's gross. I'm sorry, I don't want some kid munchin' over while he makes my pizza. I am so frustrated my this place because it used to be very good and had excellent customer service. Now it seems like a mess and the staff is rude. read more

We paid $62 for 2 medium pizzas yesterday!!! The price is not ok!!! The pizzas were delivered 1ml

Omg this place just Blew my mind! The Ambiance was so relaxing and calming, the service was excellent and the pizza OMG THE PIZZA WAS DELICIOUS!! We stopped here on a trip we took to visit Sonoma University and we were craving pizza so we found Mama Js Pizzeria on Yelp and the good reviews really did live up to the Hype! The owner was Super Friendly and welcoming and you can tell she loves her Job! The workers look ao happy! If Im ever in town, I would definitely come back here! I wish I lived closer than 8 hours so I can come visit every week! We got the buil your own pizza with pepperoni, jalapenos and extra cheese and it was BOMB! We got mozzarella cheese sticks and ranch and it was delicious too! Thank you Mama Js Pizzeria for an Amazing welcoming experience and Delicious food! read more

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Super delicious! I ordered a black olive and pepperoni and was not disappointed! The crust was incredible, chewy yet a little crunchy, the pepperoni was mighty tasty and the cheese A+ (plus, their ranch is BOMB)! I did end up having to travel with the pizza for about 20 minutes so it needed a little extra love back in the oven for a few when I got home (plus I like my pepperoni a little extra crispy so I'm not complaining one bit!). Staff was super friendly and overall the restaurant seemed like a fun spot to dine as well, either indoor or outdoor! Will certainly be back again as their pricing was also pretty good for what you get, especially compared to other surrounding pizzerias! read more

We first discovered this place during the pandemic. The pizza was top notch and the service was excellent. When the owner was there one time she gave a group of us a free pint because the pizza was taking longer than expected. We would pop in once every few months and the food was consistently good. Not today. Today the food was as mediocre as it's ever been. First the cesar salad was bland and had very little dressing. I don't expect it to be drenched but this was ridiculous. The wings tasted like they were brined in soy sauce and sprinkled with garlic salt then tossed in the oven for a an hour to way overcook them. Sadly the pizza was no different, the dough had little flavor and was overly thin. If there's such thing as watered down dough this was it. Toppings were ok but not amazing like last time. Maybe they had a bad day or something which I can understand but I'll be giving Mama J's a break for a while. read more

Delicious!!!! I have found our new pizza place! Thank you Mama J's! Zucchini sticks were crunchy and delicious. It's the sauce for me on the pizza. You can taste the care and difference. You gotta try it! read more

I only got a pizza. The largest size was $32, and it was loaded with toppings. The pizza was delicious and cooked perfectly. The crust was chewy and fantastic. I should have taken a picture. read more

Good pizza, with a great deal. 2 slices of pizza and soda specials. The bread was ok, a bit doughy for a thin crust pizza even though it's color was good sounds strange, but there it is. The cheese was great, which was the polar opposite of the sauce, that was a bit sour. Toppings were good, nice place to take a load off. read more

By far the worst pizza I've ever had. Thin crust pizza yet the dough was raw while all toppings fell off. Given it a couple tries and it's been the same. Quality, taste, service- disappointing. read more

The pizza is a mouth ful of deliciousness. I. Had gluten free Joes. It was so very good. My family had regular dough both great. The sausage very good and the mushrooms were perfect just how I like them. Il be back again and again....​ read more

Mama J's Pizzeria has it all - tasty pizza with perfect crust and a nice amount of sauce. The pepperoni is an added guilty pleasure. They have a friendly staff plus an outdoor space where you can enjoy. Definitely as good as the best pizza houses in NYC! read more

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Just Renamed as Mama J's Pizzeria 05/01/21 Come by and Try before ya die. I'll visit soon and review read more

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Great pizza, but a little pricey. Joe's combo is one of the best local pizzas around.