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    Mama's Boy

    4.3 (410 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Shellaine G.

    Such a cute, casual pizza spot in Oakland! The vibe is laid-back and perfect for a quick bite or hanging out with friends. They have seating both downstairs and upstairs, which is nice if it gets busy. We ordered 2 grandma pies and 2 regular pizzas, and everything was delicious. The crust had a great texture and flavor across the board, but the mushroom slice was definitely my favorite--so good and super flavorful. Overall, a solid spot I'd definitely come back to when I'm craving pizza in Oakland!

    Alexis M.

    Was recommended this pizza spot by a friend, so we decided to stop by for lunch. When we arrived, there wasn't much of a wait, which was nice. We ended up ordering the garlic knots along with the sausage, burrata, pesto, and spicy puttanesca pizzas. Overall, all of the pizzas were really good, but my favorites were definitely the spicy puttanesca and the burrata since I love honey on pizza. Each pizza felt unique and not like your typical slice spot. The garlic knots were just okay though, and I'd probably skip them next time. The inside had a nice vibe and would be a great place to hang out with friends. I'd definitely come back again.

    Philip W.

    Walked in with a coworker of mine and ordered two pizzas for the staff. The staff was really friendly and took our order right away. It was pretty busy because of lunchtime. They also have extra seating space upstairs. We sat down and waited a little bit. The pizza was huge and tasted amazing. I am looking forward to eating pizza at this place next time I am in Oakland.

    Tiffany P.

    Delicious pizza & friendly workers. I stopped by with my dog & they were ok with me having him while I order. They had few seats inside and on the counter and upstairs but I opted just for take out & eat at the lake. This pizza was so good & the ingredients were fresh and the pizza was nice and hot. They also sell hot honey bottles if you want to add that. I'll definitely return to try other items!

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    Cheryl M.

    Friend ordered 3 pizzas: sausage, burrata and pepperoni for a group lunch. Delivery was quick - about 10 mins - so they arrived warm and smelled great! While I really wanted to love this place, the pizzas unfortunately didn't live up to the hype for me. I have to say of the 3 options, burrata with hot honey was probably the fave with its red sauce, sweetness from the honey, sparsely ripped basil, creamy burrata and foldable thin crust. The other pizzas were a bit disappointing. The crust was overcooked to the point of being burnt, and there was quite a bit of crust left behind. The toppings also seemed overbaked, resulting in dry pizzas that desperately needed more sauce, cheese, moisture, something... I was with a group of six, and while one person was raving about it, the consensus was mixed, so it wasn't just me. It might have been an "off" day, or maybe I'm just not a fan. I do have my favorite spots offering drizzled hot honey on their pizza but has me craving more. I'm not hating on Mama's Boy and definitely recommend you try it! I'll give it a second chance at some point, but only for dine-in to ensure a better experience.

    Pepperoni ($5.50), Cheese ($5), Mama Boy's Magic: Whipped Burrata w/ hot honey ($3.50)
    Cherylynn N.

    "Mama's Boy makes THE best NY-Style Pizza in The Bay!" You mean the best out of the following? - ASONY (SJ location only) - Bibo's (SJ) - Escape from NY (SF) - Gioia (Berk, SF) - Hi Hat (SF) - Outta Sight (SF) - State of Mind (Peninsula) - The Pizza Shop (SF) - Tony's Pizza Napoletana (not Slice House that's a franchise) Damn, those are some fighting words! *Flips cap backwards and cracks knuckles* Opening in 2023, Mama's Boy has been kinda under the radar until recently when they were featured in a national "best of pizza" list and with El Presidente's (Portnoy, One Bite Pizza) naming it the "Best Pizza in The Bay". Open for takeout, delivery, indoor dining (2 levels), and limited outdoor seating. M E N U * NY Slices: $5-$7 * 20" Whole NY Pies: $36-$46 * HH Special: Monday - Thursday, 2 pm-6 pm: 2 slices (cheese or pepperoni) + draft beer for $14. * Wednesday Special: Meatball Sub Self-serve water. S L I C E S * Cheese ($5) I love how thin the crust is, but the pizza felt oddly bland with not enough cheese or sauce. I wish the pies were slightly underbaked because when reheated, the outer crust dries out while the undercarriage becomes overly crispy. * Pepperoni ($5.50) Best slice of the two, tho a bit dry/too crispy from the reheat. The Ezzo-style pepperoni's rich, bold smokiness elevates the mild cheese slice, while the nicely charred, crispy cups provide a perfect contrast to the soft, melty cheese. I normally find pepperoni hella salty but this one hits right. * Mama's Boy Magic ($3) Whipped buratta with a drizzle of Mike's hot honey. Great for dipping the crusts into but nearly enough hot honey. S E R V I C E Fast and friendly service at 11 am opening time. With two people ahead, it took about 5 minutes to reheat the slices. Overall, I think ordering a whole pie and eating it at peak freshness is the only way to see if it's the best NY-Style Pizza in The Bay....to you. Nonetheless, the pepperoni slice was pretty bomb.

    Yvonne F.

    Pizza joints like Mama's Boy is definitely turning me into a pizza snob in the best way. My boyfriend and I shared a pepperoni, mushroom, and sausage slice. The crust is thin and crispy and holds the toppings well. We also shared a salad which was refreshing and yummy. I think there's a bottle of chili oil and it makes the slices so much better. On the pricier end, but the food is delicious and you're supporting a local restaurant so there's no complaints on my end. Plenty of seating as well with street parking available or parking garage down the street.

    Katja K.

    A crispy crust. Appropriate amount of flop. The toppings were all delicious. A great slice of pizza worth the trip to Oakland. There's lots of seating upstairs, downstairs, and outside. Overall a great experience.

    Darci K.

    Mama's Boy is everything that pizza should be and then some! I absolutely have my favorite pizza places in the Bay Area, but Pizza has become its own subculture on both sides of the bridge. Seriously, it's a thing. Everyone has an opinion, and here is mine... If you're looking for the most authentic New York pizza experience, this is where you're going to have it. This place is busy all of the time. The cashier has that East Coast sass, which I don't know if that's by design, or maybe she was just having a rough day. Pizza is no longer that inexpensive quick meal. Especially here. An entire pie will run you about $50. Yes, you read that correctly. We went for a couple of slices because the intention was to have literally a quick bite and not necessarily make a full meal out of this. Although, I was pretty full afterwards. The pepperoni pizza is mouthwatering delicious. The crust is thin, light, flavorful, and then you put all of the yumminess on top of it, and I'm telling you this is a perfect pizza slice. The pepperoni has those nice crispy edges to it and it's not too salty. It's a work of art. The burrata pizza, is that unassuming slice that takes over your taste buds, and goes from looking like a basic slice, to be in the most amazing slice of pizza ever. Service is pretty decent considering the consistent foot traffic, and Wood always feels like a never-ending line of people. This is truly a pizza place. Sure they have a few other things they have on the menu, but this isn't a hey let's go have 50 other items and pizza. No, you're here for the pizza. If you want an adult libation, they offer a few, but their drinks are fairly limited all the way around. Definitely it must try when you're in Oakland, and don't make the mistake that we did by just grabbing a couple slices, just order the whole damn pizza. You will thank me later.

    March 1,2026
    Yvette F.

    Walked in the cashier is usually so kind. She must have been having a day. So I ordered thee burrata slice. I felt rushed so I didn't order anything else. Mind you I been to church. I'm feeling excellent. So maybe that's why I felt her vibe was off. Placed my order it was quite a few people before me. Understandable. It will be a wait. She walked if without giving me my receipt! No thank you no anything! No it will be about 10 min. Nothing! Fine So it was a short wait! The young man came up and said Nina. I said do you say Nina he shook his head! The bag was pretty huge! I said oh that can't be mines. The cashier looked at me and said THE BAG! Kind of rude like Dugh! Are u blind! Anywho I stepped outside to eat my pizza! I lve lve their pizza! Well this must had been an off day! It was cold ok! Very thin and not tasty. So better luck next time! A two bc I went to church and God is in me!

    Linda N.

    Wow, how did I forget to write a review for Mama's Boy?! I came here when they first opened in 2024. This place is located on morning route when I like to stroll around Lake Merritt. It's not too far so I thought, hey there's a new pizza joint, I'm going to take a walk, order a pie, and enjoy at home. Little did I know, I was walking back with a ginormous box of deliciousness. Is it strange seeing an average sized girl with a giant pizza box walking down Broadway st? Perhaps, but I've seen stranger things. Anywho, the pizza has to be top 5 places in the bay for sure. Fast forward to present, Mama's Boy has been my go to for a quick slice for myself or to share the joy with others. The white garlic is probably my fav but you can't go wrong with a cheese. I tried their marg on a focaccia style bread and that was just as good. They're doing something right here guys, come check it out!

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    Gina G.

    I can't believe I've honestly never been to Mama's Boy, and still I'll have to venture over there for a hot, fresh slice in-person. Although for the big game, we ordered delivery service and had a 20" Cheese, Caesar, Choco Chip Cookies, side(s) of Ranch, and a tote delivered. We ate well! The ranch is so delicious, and we ordered a packet of the Mike's Hot Honey to drizzle on top & the crust. I just noticed on the menu the Mama's Boy Magic (whipped burrata with hot honey, $3) for the crust! Ok ok, next time. The flavors were all there and omg those freshly baked cookies, icing on the cake. Would love to try the Pineapple (mozzarella, bacon, pineapple, onion, pickled Serrano) and one of the white pies ~ the Mushroom with lemon cream sounds divine. They also have heros (sandwiches) and other salads/dessert/sides. Oh! And looks like boozy options too. All in all, I'll be on my way soon Mama's Boy for some IRL moments to try all the things right from the oven. We've been cheering this spot on for quite some time and love seeing the community praise and recognition. Pizza in Oakland is creating quite the fun scene to follow and be apart of. And of course, love the name and node to the Moms of the owners. So sweet.

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    Lisa N.

    Been here 2 times now. Make sure to sign up for their loyalty program to get some discounts/perks. Can we talk about how big the slices are?! It's massive! The slices are so thin and packed with flavor. Fold it up like a taco and eat. So far I've tried almost all the flavors except for the pesto and vegan cheese one. Some offerings include: mushroom, cheese, pepperoni, sausage, white, burrata, supreme, grandma's pie: cacio e pepe or pepperoni, etc. What I noticed is that they have some of their pizzas on display and reheat back in their wood fire oven. Some of the offerings, they do make fresh by hand. The ones that they do reheat, I noticed the bottom of the pizza slices or crust is kinda burnt. Not my fave part. Their house-made ranch is sooo addicting. They bake their own chocolate chip cookies, which is really good! Service is nice. There's even more seating upstairs! Staff work efficiently to get those orders out! I would come back. Please make sure there aren't any burnt crusts or bottoms!

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    Arizmendi is my absolute FAVORITE. I've been coming here for about 20 years and will continue to…read morefor as long as I am capable. Sometimes, the pizzas are a little overcooked which causes the crust to be extra crispy and a little burnt. But it doesn't change the deliciousness of it. It doesn't matter what they put on the pizza of the day, I know it's going to be tasty. Arizmendi's pizza 100% makes me forget about meat on pizza. I have tried a couple of their baked goods, which have always been good as well. They also have soups of the day, which I surprisingly haven't tried. If you're ordering more than 1 pizza, I'd recommend calling ahead of time so that you don't have to wait a while. There's typically 2 cashiers, always a small line, but you'd be in and out under 30 minutes max. No music, just the sounds of pure hustle trying to get everyone served. There is limited indoor and outdoor seating so keep that in mind. Parking may be tricky as well as there are a lot of surrounding businesses.

    One challenge of coming here that came up today is that people are often stationed near the…read morecrosswalk or in front of the restaurant asking for signatures for various causes. Everyone has causes they care about, and many of us do our own advocacy in different ways, but not everyone wants to sign petitions while trying to cross the street or grab lunch. Today, one person became very insistent when I politely declined. He then accused me (and apparently others) of not wanting to engage because of his skin color, which was completely inappropriate and inaccurate. My decision had nothing to do with our skin .. I simply was not interested in signing anything or stopping to discuss a petition at that moment. It escalated to the point where two other women nearby also felt uncomfortable enough to respond. One said, "This is not the way to do it," and another said, "I don't even have money." It was unfortunate that his approach put people in that position. Just a heads up for anyone visiting: be prepared to be approached at the crosswalk, especially since the light can be long. On a positive note: the pizzeria itself was busy, but everyone inside was pleasant, I found a quiet corner to sit, the coffee was warm, and my $3 slice and $1.25 coffee hit the spot.

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