Pizza has its own attitude and personality. This cheesy, saucy and flakey dish changes everywhere you go from Chicago to New York and in SF. It seems people become territorial when it comes to their pizza choices. When people get fanatical about pizza some will refer New York pizza is often referred as having a cracker crust and Chicago Pizza being a big cheese casserole and California pizza as having a salad with cheese. There is a place where you can have a taste of Detroit and New York which can be cheesy in SF. At this pizza place there is even a pizza named after Grandma. This pizza comes with some attitude. It's located in SOMA on second street and it's called Pie Punks. On what is less than a week to Fall still on a Summer stroll in SOMA I landed at Pie Punks. Inside it's seems like a big dimmed dive bar with pictures of pop culture icons on the wall. I got the cheese curds and they were similar to ones I had in Wisconsin. They were kind of cheesy like some on my social media feed. I then I had the Fredo slice which is a mushroom Detroit style slice. It was a bit cheesy and flakey like the ones in SF. I also had the pepperoni slice which was surprisingly not that cheesy and more saucy. I then washed it down with the Henny Colada which was kind of sour but had some flavor. Overall a good spot to have pizza in SF. USA there is lots of pizza" tossin "and pizza changes everywhere from "Boston" to New Haven and New York to "Wisconsin"to Chicago, Detroit ,New Jersey to San Francisco and "Austin" Pizza sometimes can be a fanatical about" food " sometimes we underestimate the "magnitude"some are stuck in a pizza regional fanatical "mood"and Pie Punks has lots of "attitude" read more

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This place had been on my list and was finally able to stop in on a recent Saturday after an event at Salesforce Park nearby. We walked in around 6pm and immediately loved the vibe. Dim moody red lighting, hanging plants, movie projected on the screen and the welcoming smell of pizza. Surprisingly fun cocktail menu! We tried two of their tiki cocktails which were well prepared, strong and tasty. Painkiller was solid! Next, we just went for 2 grandma slices for this first visit. Really delicious, loved the crispy edges. Service was also great. Definitely look forward to returning and trying more items from their menu! Bonus: HH 4-6pm! read more

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Stopped by for dinner and sat at the bar. It was a bit dark inside but the atmosphere was nice and welcoming. Quick service and friendly staff. The restaurant is a bit on the smaller side but it definitely was giving cozy vibes. I thought it was cute that they also had mini TVs playing old movies, really adds more of a retro aesthetic as well. What we got: - Curds - can't go wrong with cheese curds, I just wish there were more. I liked both the marinara sauce and the ranch sauce they gave us to dip it with - Bacon Detroit - if you're a meat lover, this would be a good choice as I noticed that their menu doesn't have too many varieties of meat besides pepperoni or sausage. I will say that it had a pretty good cheese pull, too - Painkiller - this was strong lol but if you like pina coladas, you'll like this A pretty solid dinner overall, thank you Pie Punks! read more

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When you find a restaurant called pie punks, of course it's a must to try it. The overall vibe the restaurant is super cool, and everyone that works there is really nice. The food on the other hand is mediocre at best. Pizza is no longer that go to quick inexpensive meal, but it should be good, if not amazing. This experience was none of that. The crust on the pizza was very rubbery and tasted like paste. The toppings were just as bad. The pizza sauce tasted like something that had been poured out of a can, and the toppings did not scream fresh and delicious. The combination of everything together was just not good. Add the price tag, and it's a hard no moving forward. It's not a place I plan on going back to, and there are so many better places in the San Francisco area that have much better Pizza! Three stars are because the staff is super friendly, and they really create the vibe. read more

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I visited Pie Punks solo on a Tuesday evening during the World Cup in late June. I didn't know it when I walked in, but the owners/folks working there were very much Mexico fans and they were excited for the match. I sat at the bar and ordered the arugula salad and a pepperoni pizza. Everything was delicious. I ate it all even though I could have sworn I wasn't that hungry when I walked in! The atmosphere was fun and the staff charming. Recommended for a good local spot. read more

Pie Punks - Pepperoni pizza at the bar - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great vibes for late dinner with a moody atmosphere and attentive staff ! Just grabbed some slices to-go for a quick lunch--satisfied my pizza cravings. Got a Martini slice with tangy olives (added sausage) and a Fredo slice (I believe I added chilis). Prob fresher--and warmer--if I dined in. Loved the Cinis though--little, savory bites of mushroom risotto ! read more

Pie Punks - Martini + Fredo slice - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here with a group of 6 and was seated immediately! Good: - Pizza was delicious, I liked the sausage grandma the best - the pizza tasted healthier than other pizzas I've had, not too oily - Great portion sizes! We had so much pizza leftover and it was good value Bad: - The place was a bit dim - Detroit pizza was smaller for the price Overall this was so much fun and loved the pizza it was quite tasty read more

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Pizza was terrible. Barely any sauce, no flavor, hard crust, and of course over priced.

Oh My God. That was one of the most delicious slices i've ever had. Maybe because it was crisp and crunchy. Or that it has the right amount of sauce. It has a lot of flavor for being very simple. It's my first time here and after my meal, I felt like I should've gotten more slices or maybe an entire pie. I would definitely recommend coming out to try this place for the atmosphere, staff and good pizza read more

Pie Punks - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here during happy hour (weekdays 4-6pm) for a small outing with coworkers. I had high expectations because it's quite popular with friends and i was not disappointed. it was very spacious and they were prepped with more seats because of downtown first thursdays. we ordered the broccolini's to start and they are definitely worth trying. good chrisp and just a little something healthy before you dig into some pizza. Our server recommended doing half pepperoni and half mauros molto meat on a grandmas style pizza. We liked the pepperoni but we really enjoyed the mauros molto meat we ended up ordering more of it. Overall, it's a very vibey spot with very value happy hour deals. i think it's a fantastic spot for a casual dinner with friends in the soma area! read more

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Excellent Service. Atmosphere was chill, great upbeat playlist playing on a nice sound system, and cool old school CRT TVs playing sports at the bar... And the pizza, it was just like it looks in the pictures! Super tasty! Overall enjoyed our stop and would come back for sure! read more

Pizza was absolutely delicious and satisfying. Sat at the bar and had some good conversation with the other guests and the bartender. Also caught the end of a giants game which was playing on old school fuzzy TVs, super nostalgic. read more

Pie Punks - Bar + old schools TVs - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very exceptional! Everything delicious and I can't express enough how kind all the workers were and how they took good care of us. The vibes were great especially with the music and the world cup going. read more

Pie Punks - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good late night spot for drinks and pizza. Super cute and intimate vibes as well. I ordered the fredo slice and it was good! It wasn't the most flavorful, but it hit the spot. Definitely would want to try the other slices and the detroit style. read more

Pie Punks - Sausage Slice, Fredo Slice - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was some of the best pizza I've had in a while. Make sure to get the grandma style. I opted for the Fredo (white sauce) and a Classic (red sauce) both incredible! It's a smaller space, that's a bit dark and loud but a vibe. Seating can take some time, especially if there is a line but the staff are friendly and as helpful as they can be when busy. They have slice options as well as full pizza options. Happy hour from 4-6pm PST. Definitely worth checking out if in the area! Good prices too. Two slices filled me up. Each slice was ~$5 so makes for a decently cheap eat that also tastes really good. read more

Pie Punks - Fredo Grandma - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Poor service. We waited several minutes by the door without anyone acknowledging us. There were about 8 people waiting as well. After a hit minute a waiter named James came over was siting people but he looked rushed and was not greeting costumers. After 40 min we were finally seated. James was our waiter, no small talk, just straight it ordering and never came back again. Another waiter ended up running us up. The food was OK, place was clean. read more

Amazing food and quick service. The best grandma pizza. Their crust is better than any grandma I've ever had. The lasagna was pretty good too. Most importantly, the service was quick and really friendly, which is important when you're near Ballpark. Make sure you come here when you go to Oracle or Chase. Make sure you order the grandma. They have a full bar and some good appetizer, salads and entrées as well like lasagna. Not a huge menu so easy to make a decision. read more

Pie Punks - Classic Grandma - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quite a few places serve Detroit style pan pizza in the Downtown San Francisco area, so had a few choices. Pie Punks was the closest one walkable from our hotel, with a really good online rating. Like a lot of really popular pizza joints, it's mainly a bar atmosphere with a bar menu centered on pizza. I found the finished pizza to have an incredible crust, but a bit small with stingy toppings and burnt cheese/oil to make parts of it unpleasant. Happy Hour runs between 4 and 6 pm everyday, with some dollars off for drinks and pies. We came early enough to have choice of tables, with the place being packed by the time we left. There is table service provided by the double duty bartenders, and they were admirably able to keep up even with a full house, not forgetting any requests made verbally. Happy hour usually means my wife and I will try a first-time drink. She got the Goldfinger cocktail ($14 minus $2 for HH), and it was very strong. It was the first time I've tried a cocktail with popping boba (in this case, lychee flavor), and it was a really good addition. There were two draft beers we hadn't tried, Ghost Town Lager and Pranqster Golden Ale ($9 minus $1 for HH), so got the latter. Forgot that Golden Ale is hoppy, so ended up finishing it by myself (my wife won't drink hoppy beer). As for the main event, it came out pretty fast (under 15 minutes) once we ordered it. It was a Pepperoni Detroit ($23 minus $3 for HH), and the crust was fluffy, not too thick and very crunchy on the outside. The edges of the cheese had been cooked well, but beyond crunchy caramelization to make the corners really burnt (I like the corners of a Detroit, but this was too burnt even for me). I think the 10x8 pizza could be finished by one really hungry person...and a good amount for two. There is a 2% surcharge for using credit cards, and payment can be handled at the table, using Toast. For once, we didn't have leftovers so were quickly on our way. read more

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Convenient location for a pizza bite after happy hour. They have a variety of pies. My favorite was their normal grandma slice - the classic. Love the tomato and basil combo. The bottom was very crispy and crunchy. I've tried their vodka martini and I wasn't a a big fan of the olives because it was too salty and overpowering. Overall, love the joint. It was very classic pizza bar vibes but not too rowdy. read more

Perfect slice and cold draft for a late evening walk in San Francisco. Bartender was just hip enuff to fill the vibe and the gang at the bar was a convivial crowd allowing me to be crunk in the hood, and chill with my meal. Check em out next time you need a real pizza slice or a whole pie! read more

I ordered the vodka martini slice. It was good. The ratio of topping and sauce to dough is perfect. This is the perfect place to grab a slice and drink with a few friends. There is plenty of seating read more

Pie Punks - Vodka Martini Slice - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid Detroit style pizza-- we ordered a slice of the sausage and it took 10 minutes to come out! The bartender was super nice and friendly. The flavors were there but the slice was missing that char / done-ness on the edges. read more

Pie Punks - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pizza by the slice, an extensive cocktail list and good music and vibes. What more could you want?! Stopped by Pie Punks during a work trip to SF and I was not disappointed. I kept things pretty simple with a grandma slice, but let it be known that they have a huge selection of slices / pies. You can go round and thin or deep dish square. They also have a solid happy hour deal and cocktails were a few bucks off which was nice. Service was speedy and friendly, and if you could've guessed by the name the music selection was fun. Cute spot for a bite and a drink if you find yourself in this part of town. read more

Pie Punks - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yes, yes, and yes! Although it's rich in the butter, carbs, and fat my doctor advised I avoid, their pies are totally worth it! This spot is pretty intimate, and around lunch hours it's clear that most patrons grab their pies to go, but when time permits, I'd certain recommend dining in. We did not try the drinks, we ordered only salad and fresh, carb full, pizza pie, but between the idols painting the walls, the people watching from the window seats, and the pies themselves, the pie punks dine in experience is a vibe. Although they're known for their Detroit style pie, do not fear "Grandma style" (especially at $5 a (giant) slice). When visiting San Fran, I have 3 must-visit stops, Pie Punks just earned a spot on the list. read more

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The Jersey girl in my was a little smug walking into a pizza spot on the west coast, but damn, I was proven wrong. Looking for a spot for a cocktail and a small bite, a quick search on Yelp brought us here! I stopped in for a late lunch with some coworkers and it turned out to be everything we were looking for. From the beautiful bar to the old school vibes, we knew we were in for a treat. There was quite literally, nothing to not love: Drinks? Amazing. Pizza? I am officially a fan of grandma slices. Cocktails were creative and tasty and strong. For a bite to eat, I got a slice of the fredo grandma and oof! As a thin crust pizza lover, I have to say I was a big fan of the slightly thicker, crispy, crunchy crust. My eye always finds the white pie with mushrooms and I am very happy it was the fredo. Our server was quick and friendly and never seemed to rush us. An all around great place that I would definitely make a return trip to the next time I am in town. read more

Pizza by the slice. Above average drinks. Dope spot. A group of five of us popped in for a quick bite and cocktail. We were ecstatic when we saw pizza by the slice. I think they gave us a few extra by mistake. We happily obliged even though they charged us for them. Grandma slices are arguably my favorite, however I don't find them too often where I live. The margherita and pepperoni were delicious. A nice crisp on the bottom, proper ratio of cheese and sauce. And those pep cups were oily, fatty, salty, and exactly what they should be. Cocktails were very good, but service was slow as molasses. Seemed like they were understaffed or not expecting as many customers during the time we visited. Being five of us, there was only one table for us right by the kitchen in the back of the restaurant. Most of the tables are four tops so keep that in mind. Snag a table outside if you're lucky. Dig the unpretentiousness of this place. A good vibe, a good time, and a really good slice. Get some! read more

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I got the basic cheese slice and it was excellent -- crispy crust, cheese and sauce were just right. Not too heavy, but tasty. Music was SUPER LOUD 80s/90s pop ; I'll take out in future. read more

So much potential. The crust was deliciously crispy, but rather bland. The pepperoni was absolutely delicious, but there was 0 sauce! The cheese was non existent. So much potential for this pizza, but unfortunately it was not the full picture. read more

Pie Punks - Pepperoni Grandma - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stumbled into this pizza bar on a First Thursdays. Got in really quickly before a line started forming and ordered some drinks and a half half round pizza (meats and greens + marg). The honey and arugula on the meat and greens was savory and sweet and really hit especially because we were so hungry. Pizza was Neapolitan style and exactly what we wanted, it kept us full for the rest of the night. Convenient spot since we weren't feeling the food trucks -- would highly recommend you stop by if you want some real food at the next First Thursdays SF. read more

Pie Punks - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Loved every plate that's landed in front of me. Came here before a giants game. Enjoyed pizza, apps, and a drink. The decor is very unique and gives it a fun nostalgic vibe. Cheese curds were delicious. My daughter ate every single piece with no hesitation. Servers are friendly and very hospitable. Very chill staff. Checked on us regularly. So glad to review this spot for my 50th yelp review! read more

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When I first entered on Monday evening, I liked the casual and inviting atmosphere with dim lighting and sports playing on the TV's at the bar. But it was confusing where and how to order. I just found someone in the back and sat myself at a table. From there, service was top notch, super friendly, gave me a recommendation for pizza, and refilled my water without me asking. I ordered the cinis appetizer, a sausage slice, and a pepperoni slice for dine in. The sauce and cheese on the pizza were minimal and not evenly spread throughout each slice, but the toppings and overall flavor were definitely good, the pepperonis crisp on top, and the pizza grandma style with crunchy edges. But even after being reheated and served to me, it tasted somewhat like it had been sitting out for a while, meaning not the freshest. The cinis on the other hand tasted freshly made, served hot, delicious and fluffy inside. I'm eager to try a freshly made whole pizza here. If the not-so-fresh slices were good, the freshly made pizza must be stellar. I'll definitely be back to find out, especially to try the fredo pizza too. read more

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Delicious pizza! Crispy crust, flavorful sauce, melty cheese, crispy pepperonis Laid back ambiance perfect for a date night or hang with friends. The drinks were also tasty. They had a really weird movie playing, but the vinyl they had on that night made up for it. The drinks and food were made quickly and the service was friendly and chill. Definitely a must try when you're in SF. read more

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this place was so awesome! Came with my coworker for a bite out and was amazed! We started with drinks, modelo and a pussy galore. We then ordered the cheese curds- they were so light and airy it was such a nice surprise! I was expecting something similar to a mozzarella stick but was super surprised to taste how airy it was. Then, we wanted more so we got the risotto balls- these weren't as good as I was wanting but nonetheless they did a great job, 3/5 on those tho. Next we decided on a slice of the classic - this was unlike any slice I've had before. Square shaped and perfectly burnt crusted edges gave the pizza a unique flavor. The sauce was sweeter than I anticipated but not overpowering- more of a I can't wait to try this again way! This was an amazing pizza- the lady we spoke with when we first arrived told us to try the Detroit style- I didn't have the room for that but would definitely come back again! Please try this place out. Such a good vibe and cool atmosphere read more

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very similar vibes to hamburguesa down to the lil retro tv. turns out they're related. sausage grandma slice is very good - crisp around the edges but chewy in the center. we were promptly seated and had our order taken. read more

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Guy at the end of the bar with baseball cap was rude. I ordered online and came in to get my food. He initially greeted me with a nasty tone. I grabbed my pizza from the counter and when I turned to leave he came from behind the bar to grab my pizza box and stop me. I pulled up my online order on my phone and showed him then he snatched my phone and scrolled down aggressively to my name. The ambiance of the restaurant was very dim, so much so that the server almost bumped into me. This restaurant needs to place more attention paying the light bill and training their employees on proper customer service. read more

Pie Punks - Pizza with cardboard crust and hella grease - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by Pie Punks for lunch on my first day in San Francisco with a colleague and sat at the bar so we could knock out a bit of work, drink some beer and split a pizza. We went with the Meat and Greens, which came topped with prosciutto, arugula, fresh cheese and rosemary honey. It was super light and really fresh..the kind of pizza you don't feel stuffed or need a nap after. The staff was friendly and offered some great recs. Chill atmosphere, good vibes and definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

Stopped in on a Monday night for some local deep Dish pizza and we're so happy we came across this place. Busy environment, sat quickly as a party of 7. Good music vibes and their pizza was delicious. So mamy to choose from. read more

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Great place to go after a ball game, the place has a great vibe. Sale pizza by the slice and the pizza is really good! The service at first seems slow, they got it together when the took our order! We will definitely go back and I highly recommend it. read more

While visiting SF for a work trip always requires a stop at Pie Punks! They offer pizza by the slice, whole pies, and Detroit-style pizza. I shared the meat and greens pizza this time around, and it was so good. I'm sold on any pizza that has some type of honey, but the rosemary honey was the perfect addition. The drinks were great and our server was friendly, and even gave us a few extra pizza slices. So happy I was able to stop by here during my trip! read more

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Excellent pizza and service. The sauce on the pepperoni was a little sweet but also spicy. Great pizza, though!