Had a great experience at Oak & Rye - this place is perfect for a date night. The food is consistently excellent, especially their pasta. The gnocchi is honestly one of the best I've had across the Bay Area - perfectly cooked, rich, and super satisfying. Their pizzas are just as impressive: well-cooked, flavorful, and made with great ingredients. Dessert panna cotta was a great way to end the meal. What really stands out is the service. The staff is incredibly kind and accommodating. I once called in because I was running late for my reservation, and they happily adjusted it by 15 minutes without any hassle. They're always courteous and go out of their way to make your experience great, including accommodating small customizations to suit your preferences. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it a place you'll want to come back to again and again. On top of that, the pricing feels very reasonable for the quality of food and service you get. Overall, it's a must-visit spot in Los Gatos--highly recommended! read more

Oak & Rye - Panna cotta - Pizza Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Oak & Rye has shaded seating outdoors, and indoor seating (with the AC set to a perfect temp on the inside. The servers are nice and respect your time to think before you order. We sat at a table in the bar side of the restaurant, the music playing IMO was great and it is loud enough to here but not loud enough where you could not have a conversation (perfect) I ordered the Loverboy Pie (comes with crushed tomato, mozzarella, pecorino, double sausage, pepperoncini, garlic oregano, and basil (I added pineapple. wifey ordered the Gnocchi, made in house comes with Kale, butternut squash, basil pesto, parmigiano, garlic, and chili flakes. (added Sausge) and for dessert we both ordered the chocolate mousse. The Pie crust was very soft, not crispy but that does not mean bad, just different. unfortunately the dough was a little chewy (maybe a little high in gluten?) and the pizza tasted like a Totinon's frozen sausage pizza, again...not necessarily bad but I expected a lot more (I did pick up on the flavor of Oregano) but still I felt it was lacking. The Gnocchi were soft and creamy and the sauce was spot on, (this is a very good dish) The chocolate Mousse is the bomb! they use a lot of semi sweet chocolate with whipped cream? and almonds on top. This is a must to satisfy any sweet tooth. read more

Oak & Rye - Pizza Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Oak & Rye is right on Santa Cruz Avenue in downtown Los Gatos, and reservations are highly recommended. We went on a chilly December evening. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The heat lamps work well enough to be comfortable. Inside, there is a mix of regular and bar height tables, which gives it a lively feel. The arugula salad was a highlight, especially if you like whole anchovies. The tomato soup was a bit acidic, but the garlic bread with it was excellent. Wings were average, and the chili sweet sauce was the only one that stood out. The pizzas were pretty good. They are wood fired, with puffy crusts and a slight char, if you like that style. Service was slow and a bit scattered. Our server tried to be funny, but the focus was not there. At one point, we had already paid and were brought the check again, which was confusing. Took forever to get boxes and finally went in to get them myself. Good pizza, but the service needs work. read more

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You can't spell "ok" without Oak. First, I was seated in a corner of a wall, in an uncomfortable hot room, just two small pizzas away from loud, coughing children and their oblivious parents. Considering the other two tables had unnecessarily loud kids and clueless parents, and bad echoing acoustics of the room, it felt more like a Chuck E. Cheese. Whether it's the 6:00 hour or the ineffective Los Gatos parents, I'm not sure. If I went back I'd have to insist on sitting at the bar, in the patio, or after a minor lobotomy. After enjoying some refreshingly warm, room temperature water and a $4 can of Diet Coke, we had a soft pretzel, that was too soft. Like "did the oven break?" soft. Like right after a cold shower soft. Then we had some arancini. They were so flavorless we had to ask for salt and pepper here. Salt salt salt salt salt and pepper here. The lemony fried potatoes with black pepper and dill (and a watery ranch they call smoked creme fraiche) were awesome. Someone who loves food and people created that recipe. I don't think they work there anymore. If they do, I hope they don't get fired for secretly making something tasty behind the executive chef's back. After the potatoes I was thinking "now they're cookin' with gas" but the barely cooked pizzas came out and then I thought maybe they're cookin' with lighters. The margarita pizza is named that because you will need to down two margaritas after wasting your money on bland, flimsy, truly disappointing sauce-dough. The Jack Burton pizza with arugula was fine. But if you don't know underdressed salad and undercooked pizza, you don't know Jack. At least service is good and fast and the toilet faces an 80s TV playing videos. The TV had a big number three on it, which is weird, but thank God it wasn't a number two. read more

Oak & Rye - Pizza Near Me - Los Gatos, California

I came here to use my resy credit through Amex and didn't exactly love the experience. While it wasn't horrible, it also wasn't the best. We got a few drinks, their best selling apps and their pasta to share. The drinks were decent, but transparently I was most disappointed by their lack of flavor within their food and their service. There have been several reviews commenting on the service before, I was hoping it had changed since it had been some time, but unfortunately it hasn't. I don't think I'd come back. Was quite sad because of all the great reviews. Hopefully it was just a one off read more

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My husband and I came for a dinner reservation at 5 PM on a Monday night and I was shocked to see that there was already a line outside before they had even opened. We were the only party there that had reservations and got to sit in the "upstairs" dining room but was on the edge and my poor husband had to sit right next to the stairs where everyone would be able to see him from the entry way. There's outdoor seating available and it looked like a fair amount of groups had opted for that based off of the fact that nearly all the outside tables were taken when we left (calling this out b/c it was 45 degrees out and heat lamps only provide so much warmth). I do like the fact that their pizzas are light and that they actually slice the pieces well to make it easy to tear. I kind of just wished they would leave the condiments on the table rather than you needing to ask for them. We ordered: Pretzel: 2/5, it was a bit thin and too soft for my liking but the beer cheese was good Shaved brussels sprouts: 3/5, interesting flavor but personally I thought it was too much cheese because I wasn't able to taste any of the lemon vinaigrette The Jerk: 4/5, good flavor and unique Truffle Shuffle: 2/5, I was so sad because this is the one I was looking forward to the most. It smelled amazing but tasted like nothing ~~Parking: The restaurant is located in the Los Gatos downtown area so there's an okay amount of street parking and there's a few public parking lots available as well. Parking can be difficult depending on the time you come. ~~Service: Good. I'm not one who likes dark dining and asked to have the lights turned on b/c they were just off with only a candle for light. Towards the end of our meal the overhead lightbulbs seemed to be finicky and kept turning off and on. I noticed the table that was next to us was asked if they wanted anything with their pizza upon delivery but we had to ask for crushed red peppers. ~~Return: Possibly, to try other items on the menu. read more

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If I could give Oak & Rye extra stars for vibes alone, I would. This is hands down my favorite restaurant in Los Gatos. The interior has that old world, warm, slightly rustic feel that immediately makes you want to settle in. Add genuinely great customer service and a prime location and it already feels like home before the food even hits the table. Now the food. I am a huge soft pretzel fan and that is what brought me here in the first place. The pretzel absolutely delivers. Crispy on the bottom, chewy inside, almost reminds me of Korean salt bread. It is dangerously good. If I am being picky, and I am, it could use just a touch more butter to be perfect, but I still think about it regularly. The pizza is where things get serious. The pizza with their hot chili and honey is unreal. It honestly reminded me of Pizza 4P's in Asia, which is a very high bar. I am officially an elitist when it comes to pizza now and I am not sorry about it. The crust, the balance, the flavor, it is all there. Fantastic is not an exaggeration. My only wish is that they leaned even harder into creative cheese options. I would love to see a five cheese situation with brie, camembert, truffle oil, or even a charcuterie option for apps. Putting that out into the universe. The tap beer was excellent and the recommendation from our waiter was spot on. Love when the staff actually knows what they are talking about. This place is especially lovely on weekends but do yourself a favor and reserve on Resy because everyone else has figured it out too. Oak and Rye just gets it. read more

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We went for dinner on a busy weekend. Since we had a reservation, we were seated right away outside on a side patio. The seating was a bit odd since it was right by the entrance and not part of the main patio, but the staff was super friendly and welcoming. Our server even changed the heater gas tank for us, which we really appreciated especially on a cold winter night! Food-wise, the roasted potatoes were pretty bland and not our favorite. The gnocchi was very flavorful, and the truffle pizza was good too. We also had some wine and a mocktail with our meal. Overall, the service was great, and I'd definitely come back again because of it. read more

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I've started having dishes other than pizza here. Oak and Rye calls itself a pizza place but it's so much more. Elevated dishes reflect fine dining in a casual place with an energizing vibe. Yesterday was ramen day (yes, ramen, with a tonkatsu broth that honored the pork. I also had the gnocchi with jerk chicken, a staff favorite that is now a favorite of mine, too. Stellar service from genuinely happy people. And did I mention the food? And, yes, I still think the pizza is the best in the Bay Area. read more

Oak & Rye - Ramen special this month - Pizza Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Dont understand the bad ratings! We went on Monday evening and it was hopping almost to full capacity. Husband and I ordered cocktails and 2 pizzas-the margarita and the goomba. Loved the charred edges on the crust and the pizza was amazing! Best eaten hot. Cocktails were good too though on the smaller side. Service was friendly and we will definitely go back! Total was $100 with tax and tip for 2 codktails and 2 pizzas. read more

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We came here on a Wednesday night at 5pm with reservations. No issues getting in. Getting a table. Started with the mushrooms, unique flavorful and amazing. Then we went to risotto balls which were perfect in texture with crunch and softness with a ripe tomato sauce that was so subtle but nice. Then we went to the Scotty to hotty. Was delightful. Service was attentive and timely. I will be back. read more

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Picked up a couple of pizzas from Oak & Rye for a nice afternoon picnic at the Vasona Lake Park this weekend. My friends also joined and ordered their pizzas and a couple of the Brussels Sprouts Salad. Everyone enjoyed their orders. Both the Margherita and the Konami Code pizzas that we tried were great. The pizzas were a little soft, but that's likely because we had them after almost 30-40 mins. Better soft than tough/chewy TBH. Pro-tip: get their hot chili oil - it gives just the right amount of kick to the pizzas. The service was quick, and they also gave us some plates to go when we said we were doing a picnic in the park - that was really nice of them. Looks like they have some good rye-based cocktails. I'll keep that for next time. Definitely recommend! read more

Oak & Rye - Konami Code Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Liveliest spot in downtown Los Gatos on Sunday evening. Best spot to in the area to enjoy the group settings & sports bar vibes. Their gnocchi app is delicious. Mushroom pizza reminds me of La Bicylette's. Creative cocktail drinks. Fast service read more

The wife wanted to hang out in Los Gatos last Sunday so we walked around for a while and did some window shopping. She had heard about Oak and Rye and wanted to check it out. So we killed time until they opened for dinner at 5pm. The place looked pretty small from the entrance but it looks like there are more seating areas to the left of where you enter. But we wanted to sit at the bar anyway, so that's where we went. Bar was open so we bellied up and got our menus. We weren't really ready for a full-on dinner so we ended up splitting a pizza and a salad. This ended up being pretty much the perfect amount of food and certainly could have served as a dinner for 2 people. The Arugula salad was very good. It was well-dressed and a large size. The pizza we shared was the Scotty 2 Hottie, (throwback to the old WWF wrestling tag team). The pizza was good but not amazing. Since going to Italy last year and starting to make pizza dough and pizza at home, I guess we've kind of become pizza snobs. Don't get me wrong, the pizza was good. It just didn't blow us away. But the stand out part of our experience was the bartender, Austin. He was very friendly and informative. I spoke to him about how I was recently laid off from my job and had long thought about getting into bartending. He told me how he got started. So we had a few drinks, a glass of wine with the pizza and I got an Amaro flight after dinner. Austin was very helpful with making suggestions. Overall, the experience at Oak and Rye was very good and we would certainly come back. read more

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best pizza in the area, doughs are correct, soft and crunch. Their wings and potatoes are also excellent, must try

We dined here for the first time last night with my dad. The service was excellent. We had an estimated wait time of 30-45 min but got seated in 20 which was amazing (we arrived at 7:30pm)! The staff was great and the food came out so quick despite how busy they were. The food was alright i wouldn't say it was the best but the vibes made up for it. They have primarily vegetarian pizza options We are still happy we tried it! read more

Oak & Rye - Margarita pizza, tomato bisque app, and i believe the bronco - Pizza Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Oak & Rye in Los Gatos is one of those places that instantly pulls you in with its cozy yet energetic vibe. The bar is lively, the lighting feels just right, and the staff know their menu inside and out. I started with a miso-inspired cocktail that was incredibly unique--smooth, savory, and balanced with just the right touch of sweetness. I followed it with a creative twist on an Old Fashioned, and both drinks were crafted to perfection. For food, we shared two pizzas: the Jerk and the Commissioner Gordon. Both were absolute standouts. The crusts had that perfect wood-fired char, thin but still chewy, and every topping was layered thoughtfully for flavor and texture. The Jerk had a smoky, spiced kick that was addicting, while the Commissioner Gordon delivered a mix of savory and tangy that was just right. We also ordered the fried potatoes, and they were decadent--crispy on the outside, soft inside, and perfectly seasoned. Everything here feels elevated but not overdone. You can tell the chefs and bartenders really care about what they're creating. Between the atmosphere, the flavors, and the creativity behind every dish and drink, Oak & Rye is easily one of the best dining spots in Los Gatos. Perfect for date night, a fun dinner with friends, or just an excuse to treat yourself. read more

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Delicious wood oven grilled pizzas. I got the standard, the margarita. It was similar to what I had in Italy. Crispy bottom. A little of sauce, and some basil spread out. The chewy warm crust is amazing. Service is spectacular! On a Saturday night at 7:30 even though we had a reservation, we still had to wait a while and we were going to be late to an event. Also we sat upstairs by the kitchen so it gets loud and hot by the oven. Price point is high with most pizzas over $25, some almost $30. Appetizer of 3 meatballs is $18. I feel like either the portions should be bigger, or the price should be a little bit less. There is no green salad option - brussels, caesar (which is not Italian), and arugula. There is 1 entree meat option, the chicken parm, and I wanted some other options as well like eggplant, beef, or fish. Drinks come out very slowly as there is only 1 bartender. read more

Oak & Rye - Margarita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Gatos, California

The pizzas here are the star for sure - you can see the action in the wood fire oven upstairs and the flavors are fantastic. The Scotty to Hotty pizza we ordered was the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and cheesy. However all of the appetizers were very mediocre - the oyster mushrooms were tasty but too salty, the arancini were crispy but the risotto centers were too mushy, and the pork meatballs were average. Service is excellent, and our server came and checked in on us periodically. read more

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We went to Oak & Rye Sunday tonight as a family and had a great experience from start to finish. The service stood out. Both our waiter and the other staff were genuinely friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. Food-wise, everything we tried was solid. The Truffle Shuffle pizza was a standout. The arugula salad was fresh and tasty, a great complement to the pizzas. Overall, the pizza quality was very good. The atmosphere worked well for a relaxed family dinner but would also be great for a date night or casual get-together. Tip for Amex folks: if you have the Amex Resy $100 dining promo, this is a great place to use it. Going early in the month makes it easier. We'll definitely be back. read more

Had lunch at Oak & Rye with a few coworkers, and it was an incredible experience! We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and every single one was absolutely delicious. The brussels sprouts were a standout - thinly sliced and flavorful. The arugula salad was one of the best I've ever had, so fresh and well-balanced with an amazing dressing. The spicy honey pizza was a 10 out 10! Amazing flavors all around. The quality of the food and the cozy atmosphere made it a lunch to remember. Drinks were also well-made. Highly recommend! 1 Pretzel $12.00 1 Arugula $14.00 1 Shaved Brussels Sprouts $14.00 1 Seared Broccoli Rabe $14.00 1 Arancini $18.00 1 Konami Code $25.00 2 Scotty 2 Hottie $60.00 2 Wild and Untamed Thing $32.00 2 Arnold Palmer $6.00 1 Diet Coke $2.00 1 Glass 1 Not An Espresso Martini $16.00 read more

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Solid place for pizza. MUST GET Scottie 2 hottie. Perfect balance of sopressta with honey and other goodness. A family member recommended this and it didn't disappoint. Get one to share so you can have it hot. Big difference when you are eating these pizzas hot vs cold SOLID Jack Burton pizza - a lot of arugula if you are an arugula lover Chocolate pudding dessert - nice and rich Oyster mushroom - succulent and flavorful Arugula salad - could use a bit more Parmesan. Again, a lot of arugula. We also got 2 bottles of etna rosso wine, which was excellent. read more

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My first impression off the bat wasn't the greatest the wait time was over an hour and a half for a walk in (Make sure to do a reservation)..... BUT the service that was provided by Zoe and Keegan was absolutely exceptional!!! I would definitely recommend this place more due to the service they both had given our table! I've never experienced anything like this before! They both ensured to go above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy and satisfied with everything! They both definitely deserve a raise and kudos! The pricing is high for what it is and if you're looking for a pizza with no flop this is definitely NOT the place! However the Goomba pizza was full of flavor and that was the better of the two we picked. The Margarita pizza could definitely be better. It lacked a lot of flavor and I used some hot honey to revive it, so that helped a lot! The ambiance feels very cozy and the look of the place is very nice! I'll definitely come back to give the place another shot because the service was again out of this world and there is two more pizzas that I wanna try (Scotty 2 Hottie & The Jerk). I would definitely consider this place, but again keep in mind the pizzas aren't crispy if that's what you're looking for. Service - 5/5 Price - 2/5 Ambiance - 5/5 Taste - 4/5 read more

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I'm baffled by the reviews here. I came in for dinner and even with a pretty packed house, we were seated right away. The place felt super home-y and cozy and loved the decor. My friend and I ordered the arugula salad to share and also a special pizza which happened to be a butternut squash, cranberry red onion, and lemony shaved Brussels sprouts pizza. All the food came out relatively fast. I was starving and expecting to have to wait with how may people were there. The salad was so delicious the cheeses on the salad pair perfectly with the just slightly sweet vinegar-y dressing. The pizza was very well made- you can taste the quality of the dough Soft but also crispy and thin. I will say the bottom was a touch burnt but I still really enjoyed the pizza. Also loved that there was chili oil on the table. After two friends separately highly recommended this place, I'm so glad I go to try it finally and can't wait to come back. read more

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One of my favorites whenever I'm in in town. It reminds me of a pizza parlor I often visit in LA. This place is very intimate and romantic- great for a date night, solo or even a girls night out. I came with a friend and tried so many things on the menu. Chicken wings SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS salad FRIED POTATOES SPICY PORK MEATBALLS SCOTTY 2 HOTTIE pizza MARGHERITA pizza THE JERK pizza And red wine Service was amazing. Definitely always coming back. read more

May be one of my new fav pizza places. Discovered this via some friends and made a fun evening out of it. They have the option for reservations so it was incredible that we could reserve a table from before. It was pretty busy inside and we got seated right away. Kids loved the margarita pizzas and we tried the truffle one and another veg one (I am forgetting the name) they were both cooked to perfection and tasted super fun. We also got the potatoes app and was yum with the dip. The ambiance was chill and a great place to bring family and friends. Pls make reservations!! Definitely coming here back again as this is going to be a go to pizza place for our family! They do have other stuff other than pizza read more

Decent spot for a yummy drink. Came here bc soda works was closed and was a bit impressed! Super family friendly. Not a date night spot at all. Food options are few. Pizza is the menu. Or this pretzel which was great. The service was perfection. Maria is a gem and super genuine and down to earth. read more

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Great pizza, the perfect blend of chewy dough and thin crust that did not get too soggy in the middle which is typically the issue we have with thin chewy pizza. Fun atmosphere but they are always busy so service is pretty slow and ordering over the phone can be tough, had to wait a while to actually talk to someone. read more

Their pizza is out of this world and the cocktails match. Always love sitting at the cozy bar for a quick dinner. The bartenders are always kind and welcoming. read more

Came here on a late Friday night to celebrate a friends birthday. Had great service the moment we walked in. Started off at the bar while we waited for a table to be available to us. The cocktails were interesting, and made really well. Once we were seating we ordered some pizzas. They didn't have your usual pizzas they had some interesting ones. I don't remember the exact names of the pizzas we got, but I enjoyed the dough and the topping, and the sauce. I'd check this place out if you want some pizza. Next time I come I''d like to try other things on their menu. read more

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One of the best restaurants in town. Brussels sprouts salad is one of my faves... I like that they have a delicious variety of cooked veggie sides....and the chef does something special to the pizza dough... to make it more satisfying. Bathroom is a flashback to the 80s. Go Cats meow read more

Ridiculous: automatic 18% tip added to takeout order without informing the customer ahead of time until seeing the bill. No thanks. Greedy restaurant only interested in ripping off their customers. Will not visit again read more

They have some incredibly creative pizzas which taste amazing. Try them all. The restaurant is pretty small but we were seated eventually even without making a reservation. read more

It is highly unprofessional for a restaurant owner to present a menu like this. Perhaps it would be better to focus on making pizza and leave politics to the politicians. This comes across as quite disrespectful to some customers. It's unbelievable how far some people will go to push their opinions onto others. We chose to leave and dine elsewhere. Also, while waiting for our table, we noticed one customer had her dog with her. I have no problem with that, I'm a dog owner and love animals. However, every server walking by was petting the dog and then immediately going back to serve food. That was a bit concerning, as it didn't seem like they were washing their hands in between. Probably not, and that was kind of off-putting. read more

Oak & Rye - Their new menu - Pizza Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Amazing Pizzas and great service. Cool bathrooms too. I've been a loyal customer for 10 years and haven't found a local joint to compete.

The best Italian / pizza place in the Bay Area. Everything on the menu is amazing. If you're leaving a bad review on this place it's definitely not because of the food. The service is great, always warm and welcoming. We love this place. read more

The manager should be supervised by the owner on how to handle customer complaints. I complained because there was something like hair in my mouth, and the manager said, "Oh! That's from the brush." Then she brought a trash bin close and between the table and me and made me throw it away myself. That was it--she didn't even say sorry. read more

Best pizza in town. A can't miss spot!!! Great for groups, events, casual + a fun date night out.

The service is horrible. The receptionist, older middle aged lady, was rude and pretentious. I had reservation, which I had to put credit card down to reserve. I walked in on time and the receptionist at front desk walked away and disappeared for like 4 minutes. I was left literally standing there. Then when she got back she didn't say a word, not a "sorry for wait" "how can I help you". Instead I said does anyone work here? She took offense to that comment and said to me we don't have to serve you. Really? For a middle aged woman her customer service skills are horrible and her demeanor is even worse. The food there is just ok and service is slow based on past experience. I don't recommend this restaurant. read more

Favorite pizza - yet service is SO BAD 90% of the time. The hostess was clearly miserable today. Ordered pizza to go, came in at 5:15 for pick up. Asked to sit outside (no one in the restaurant) the hostess couldn't be more rude. We couldn't be more polite. So off putting. Pizza has always been amazing, but the service ruins it. The older red headed women really needs to transition if you are that unhappy in a customer service role. Opted to leave after the interaction. Ridiculous that she still receives a tip automatically. read more