9.1/10 Great Pizza Spot! Ordered the Chicken Supreme and Margherita Pizza, and both absolutely delivered. Starting with the Chicken Supreme, this one really surprised me in the best way. I've never been big on chicken on pizza, but this completely changed my mind. The garlic flavor was subtle (which I appreciated since garlic can easily overpower a dish), and the creamy white sauce paired perfectly with the toppings. I'm usually not a huge white sauce fan either, but it worked beautifully here. The bacon was generous and evenly distributed throughout, adding the perfect savory touch. The crust was on the thinner side, crispy, and not greasy at all, which made every bite even better. Moving on to the Margherita Pizza, a classic and my personal must order at any pizza spot. This one did not disappoint. Fresh basil, tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic all came together perfectly. Again, I appreciated the subtle garlic flavor that enhanced rather than overwhelmed the pizza. Like the Chicken Supreme, the crust was thin, nicely crisped, and not oily or greasy. Clean flavors done right. Honestly, I can't pick a favorite because both pizzas were unique in their own way and equally satisfying. Service was great, the staff was attentive and very friendly throughout our visit. The ambiance felt a little questionable at first, but it's just a smaller establishment with a cozy vibe. They had the Olympics playing, which actually made the experience more fun and entertaining. Overall, a great spot I'd definitely return to! read more

Pelican Pizza - Chicken Supreme and Margarita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

Staff was nice. The pizza was just ok. It lacked cheese and toppings. It's more of a thin crust . We were told 25 minutes and it was closer to 35-40 minutes. It's nice that you can order slices. The seating is tight and the place small. You can see into the kitchen so it's not a nice ambiance and more of a to go spot. My family and I felt cramped. read more

AMAZING service and amazing PIZZA!! The workers were so lovely and they offered a great area to sit down and eat :)) Highly recommend read more

Pelican Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

We spent the morning in Pacific Grove, and worked our way back to Monterey. We were getting hungry. Pizza sounded good. We came across Pelican Pizza. We ordered the most wanted. It's a small place with just a few tables, but they're comfortable. The staff is friendly. I really like this pizza. The dough was soft, but not too thick. There were plenty of toppings. It was cooked well. You can always tell how hungry I am, when the photos are taken later in the meal. If you're in this area, you'll wanna give Pelican Pizza a try. read more

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Friendly staff, and good pizza. A little pricey we paid 27 for a medium pizza and two waters but it was pretty delicious. A nice little local spot to check out in the area next to baskin Robbin's, the comic store and Plato's closet! read more

Pelican Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

We ordered a custom medium size pizza, with pepperoni, bacon and extra cheese. Decent price. But a soda was The owner was nice and calm. The place was empty, three tables inside with chairs. The gentleman who was making the pizza was throwing the dough in the air which my kids enjoyed watching. Pizza came out fast and fresh. It was delicious! Better than expected. Before we knew it, the place got busy! More pizza being tossed in the air, grabbed more children attention, lol. It was a cool little establishment. Reading the other reviews, looks like this pizzeria has been here for a long time and I can see way! read more

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We got a medium pepperoni pizza for two people. The pizza was excellent. The flavor was wonderful and the service was impeccable!

Pizza was average at best. People inside the restaurant, it was later at night, were very kind and pleasant. It's just a quick hit kind of place. Not terrible. Just average pizza. read more

Smaller dining room, but the service was excellent. Fantastic Carmel specialty sandwich and good pizza. The salad was fresh and plentiful. Overall a great stop when visiting the Monterey Aquarium! read more

Some of the best pizza in Monterey! Probably run by some of the sweetest people and the service is excellent. Our pepperoni pizza was made promptly and perfectly! The crust is what makes me come back for more. Definitely a staple if you're in the Monterey area. read more

Pelican Pizza - pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

Great little spot to grab a bite and they had a great special going on at the time of our visit. We had to grab it and go back to the hotel but still a good pizza. I'm sure it would been even better if we had ate it while it was right out of the oven. read more

Pelican Pizza - Menu - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

Arrived here around 7:45p on a Saturday. We ordered a regular Pepperoni pizza and a custom Margherita (added pesto drizzle and bacon). My sibling is a loyal Pelican Pizza customer (8 yrs so far), so it was only right to bring them here for their birthday. :) The Pepperoni pizza delivered deliciousness per usual. My customized pizza was lovely. It had a reaaaally nice cheese pull and tasted great. The dough to toppings ratio was just right and the pesto was especially tasty. The customer service was friendly and attentive as usual. Keith, if you read this, YOU DA MAN! THANK YOU SO MUCH! It is a smaller shop and there are only three tables, but it is a lovely little spot. read more

Pelican Pizza - Medium pepperoni pizza :) - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

I absolutely love Pelican Pizza!!!! The owner is very kind and makes a fantastic pizza! His pizzas save me from having to make lunch for my kid on school days. I just pop some leftover slices in the oven on broil first thing in the morning, and kachow, I throw them slices in some foil and send that kiddo to school with pizza for him and his friends. It's also affordable. Hooray! Thank you for all the tasty pizza! It's great for parties, it's great for every day, it's great in every way! read more

Great pizza and great service! It was cool to watch them toss the dough in the back. Very cozy, relaxed atmosphere.

love the food, one of the only 2 places I eat when I go diving out there and always look forward to every bite! Not one bad thing about this place I can say, incredible service and it might be small but a lovely place to have a quick eat read more

We walked in and keith was throwing dough in the back, welcomed us pointed us to a menu, kept working all the way through. Came up with a smile and took our order. Got us. Our drinks got to work making our food. Very solid pizza light crust with good flavor in the sauce, we had a pepperoni and a dinner salad. I will definitely be coming back when we are back in town! As former pizzeria owners, we know quality pizza when we get it. Thanks for making it an awesome meal Keith! Dictated not read. read more

Pelican Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

The pizza itself is a pizza, nothing too crazy and nothing too memorable. However; service and price would make it a five star review! Those working here are very accommodating and nice, the variety of coupons also helped! read more

Pelican Pizza - Pepperoni pizza and cheese sticks - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

Great pizza! XL specialty pizza fed my family of 4 perfectly after our morning in the aquarium. He offered to let us do half and half of two different specialties as well which was perfect. Definitely worth the 10min walk. read more

Quick, friendly service. Pizza was tasty and priced very reasonably. We would return.

Delicious!! Got pepperoni, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms. Could have added more mushrooms but maybe ask for more?

pizza wasn't that great but the staff were so nice!! they do pizza by the slice which was convenient.

Our first time visiting Pelican Pizza. We ordered the Meat Lovers and The Legend. Both tasted great. The dough was perfectly cooked with a touch of crunch on the crust, which I love. The seating area is small but totally worth it. The staff were attentive and Keith was super friendly. He made our experience that much better, not to mention he embraced our shenanigans! Thank you KEITH read more

I was looking for some comfort food, so pizza is my go to. And theirs was really good! It's a little on the lighter side done side but for me that's perfect. I was gonna get a medium but the one helping me said it was the same price for a large one topping. The staff were friendly. They weren't too busy when I went around 3. And it was pretty quick for me to get my food. I'm definitely keeping them in mind next time I come to town. read more

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Amazing slices we got cheese and pep and that were perfect thin slice pizza. Very happy. We sat in the sun enjoying our hot fresh pizzas. The gentleman at the front was very sweet and personable made the rest of our group get a slice as well. Will definitely come again read more

Pelican Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

Driving down lighthouse we saw this pizza spot and I'm glad we did. Food was delicious. It was a two person team food came out efficient and quickly. They made sure everything was to our liking. Highly recommend. read more

We have been frequenting Pelican Pizza for the last 15 years or so and it now has become a must-do item everytime we visit Monterey. I must praise their consistency of their tasty sauce, fantastic dough, and well made pizza no matter the season. We love coming here and forsee us coming here for many more moons. My family & I adore this place and their prices are always a decent value too. My two cents is that if you want an affordable and filling pizza in a beautiful town hit this place up and let Keith know I sent you. read more

Not too bad. Got both pizza and wings . Pizza is solid but wings could use some work. I expected hot sauce on my wings but end up bbq flavor . read more

Excellent Pizza shop in a great location! Friendly staff right from the jump! My wife and I stopped by on our way to the bay and ordered a medium pepperoni pizza for us to split. 20 minutes while we chatted inside at one of the delightful little tables; people watching and sipping our sodas. It was a real treat and exactly what we needed - the pizza was anbsolutelg excellent. Definitely going to stop in again next time we are in town! Can't recommend it enough! read more

Food was amazing, staff is great as well. One of my favorite places now, will definitely be coming back here!

Amazing pizza so good! Relaxed vibes inside and great customer service. We got pepperoni and sausage and it was so delish!

Great service and friendly employees. All you need. Some people don't know how to just enjoy some pizza and move on. Sometimes things are better left unsaid. read more

My husband and I love this place! Always good pizza we can count on. Their slices are huge. The people who work there are always friendly, and the seating is good. It's super close to Cannery Row, but it has a local vibe. The only downside is they don't offer Diet Coke or diet Dr. Pepper. Only Pepsi Zero, but it's okay. We're willing to make the small sacrifice for their pepperoni pizza. read more

Pelican Pizza - This is 2 slices of pizza - Pizza Near Me - Monterey, California

Quality of food was good, the welcoming energy, and amazing hospitality/service from the owner. Will always come back to this location when in town. read more

Prob one the best places to eat in the area. Love the name, love the local vibe, and just overall a great pizza joint. Keith was very welcoming and made the pizza to perfection. Such a cool guy. Honestly if have a pizza itch, the Pelican will give ya the scratch. read more

Great service. Super friendly and easy going owner. Great prices and tasty pizza. Can't beat the price anywhere else in Monterey

I ordered a Most Wanted pizza which had sausage, mushroom and olives. Overall, it was pretty decent. The flavor was good, and the cheese was decent. The crust could have been way crisper. The place itself is small but pretty welcoming and vintage. Customer service was good also. Overall a light 7 out of 10...a good place to take out and bring home to eat or a place to eat lunch during a break. read more

Sorry but this place was really bad. They were open late which was truly the only reason we went in. Frozen pizza from the grocery store has more redeeming qualities. No soul. read more

PEL-I-CAN PIZZA, BROTHER! Let me tell you somethin', dudes and dudettes, if you're cruisin' through Monterey, California, and your stomach starts rumblin' louder than WrestleMania III, there's only ONE place you need to drop the big leg at--and that's Pelican Pizza, JACK! From the moment you walk in, the scent of that oven-fired glory hits you harder than a steel chair to the dome! The crust? CRISPY and golden like the 24-inch pythons, brother. The sauce? Tangy, zesty, and smoother than Mean Gene's voice on a Saturday night. And the cheese? OHHH YEAH--it stretches farther than my undefeated streak in the '80s! I had the pepperoni piled high like the Silverdome crowd, and my tag-team partner had the veggie--she said it made her feel like she just body-slammed guilt through a table, man! And don't even get me started on their garlic knots... it's like biting into a little piece of WrestleMania heaven! The staff? FRIENDLY. The vibe? RADICAL. The pizza? UN-DE-FEATED. So whatcha gonna do... When the mozzarella runs wild on you... At Pelican Pizza, BROTHER! read more

We've ordered from Pelican Pizza at least 30 or 40 times over the years. In the past it's always been good. But lately they have a new guy who answers the phone who does not speak or understand English. He's gotten both of our last two orders wrong. We are done with Pelican Pizza. If Pelican Pizza continues to have this guy answering the phone, I suspect they will be going out of business within the next 6 months. read more

The tomato on the pizza was incredibly fresh. The dough was soft and flaky all at the same time. The service was great! One of the few places open past 9pm! read more