What fun discovering a new, local Mom and Pop establishment! No chain restaurant here. And who can resist the lure of a great New York-style pizza? We can thank a migrant from Brooklyn, NY, for our good luck and, in part, their success.
First of all, this place is as cute as a button inside. After all, you *are* in Norco, CA, proudly known as Horse Town USA. So why wouldn't you have a rustic decor that pops with wagon wheels, saddles, cowboy memorabilia, and corrugated metal sheeting that serves as wainscoting?
The menu is everything I love and expect in a pizza parlor: mostly build-your-own pizzas, some hearty, hot sandwiches, calzones, and, of course, salads for those trying to watch their waistlines. Let's not forget the chicken wings for good measure.
A medium cheese pizza starts at $9.99, is 8 pcs. and is good for 3-4 moderate appetites on good behavior. The added toppings, at $1.50 each, were outstanding, especially his astute choice of an excellent Italian sausage with fennel. The dough was oh, so very tender; the cheese was generous. There was nothing not to like.
As if pizza wasn't enough, because there were so many rave reviews, we had to try their Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Out came the most amazing of sandwiches: a very fresh bun, toasted then filled with generous serving of good quality meat, incredibly seasoned with bell pepper, onion, and mystery seasonings. Add in some nice, stringy mozzarella cheese, and the results were a very moist and delicious sandwich that I think ranked as one of the best Philly Cheesesteaks I've ever had. The only reason I can not make that claim with complete confidence is because of possible senility...the other perfect one was 50 years ago in Boston.
Looking for a great party venue? There are plenty of indoor tables and a decent game room on the far side. There are four TVs for those looking for news or sporting events. It's clean and cute. The service was wonderful. The vibes were friendly. The prices were spot on. For folks interested in alfresco dining, there are 3 modest tables available for outdoor seating. There is plenty of parking. At this time, Pizza Fanzz is not licensed for alcoholic beverages, but that is part of the plan for the near future.
As I said earlier, the owner heralds from Brooklyn and has been in some way, shape, or form, in the pizza business for 40+ years. This is a family operation; his kids work there, too. This is his second Pizza Fanzz's location (opened in July 2021), his 1st being in Jurupa Valley, open for 23 years, I believe, and still counting.
I am so impressed that I have every intention of becoming a loyal customer. read more