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While watching my usual morning local news channel- a wonderful segment of Pizzabilities popped up. I was about to leave the house for work & the segment caught my attention. What makes this local business extra special is how the owner wanted to create a safe work place for those with special needs. His inspiration, his daughter! This is the kinda news feed that I wanna see and hear! As soon as you walk in, you will see a ceiling to floor wall dedicated to Grace, the oldest daughter and Pizzabilities mission statement. We figured since that batch of winter rains have cleared up- it was time to jump on our motorcycles for a sunny Sunday cruise. Plenty of tables & chairs outside. But- we enjoyed hanging inside this time around. We were greeted by staff and it took a few minutes for the rest of my group to figure out what they want. I like how the menu options aren't overwhelming. You can pick from their pizza selection or create your own! From reading Yelp & Google reviews- plenty of people raved about the pizza crust. Although my order was the Caesar Salad & chicken wings... I knew hubby was gonna order pizza. :D As I was placing my order at the counter- I couldn't resist Cheesy Bread. The plate of cheesy bread came first- and whoaaa! It was like an order of pizza, but with cheese! I knew there was no way in heck I was gonna finish that! I had the smallest piece & insisted my friends grab a slice! I had no space on my motorcycle to haul leftovers! The Caesar Salad was delicious! And a huge serving. And the wings! Oh My Lanta! These weren't janky lil chicken wings! The were meaty and the breading wasn't too thick. The buffalo sauce just clung onto the wings. I was using my fork to rip the meat from the chicken bones to use in my salad. Being so careful to not lose grip of the wing! Plenty of TVs mounted- and thank goodness all of them did not put sports games on! One had Nickelodeon, the other had a retro movie- was it Dennis the Menace? Super chill vibe inside and guess what?!! Gift cards are ava read more

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Christine P.

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Their BBQ pizza is the best I've had since the first time I was introduced to CPK many, many years ago. The toppings were nicely balanced and went perfectly together. And their flyer offers BOGO deal; yum! read more

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Hey Everyone. I live in Santee and have eaten at Pizzabilities on Cuyamaca multiple times and everything is always great. Today, I was up in Alpine and had time to stop for lunch. I ordered the Sicilian Sandwich. I asked for "extra" onions and pepperocinis. Dominic made a "small" sandwich that filled an entire plastic container. It was almost too much food (protein included) for a single meal. If you're thinking of ordering a sub sandwich, call ahead to make sure that Dominic is working that day. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Kevin P.

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We've lived in Alpine for just over 2 years. There are many decent pizzas here, but Pizzabilities is the best I've had. I love that they use the cupping pepperoni, and my wife says this is her favorite BBQ chicken pizza. read more

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My daughter and I drove 2 hours to visit this business after seeing a family member visit and finding them on Instagram (a literal coincidence, on the same day!) I have to say that it was worth the drive for us. There wasn't anyone else inside of the restaurant at the time that we visited, but there was a steady flow of to-go orders while we were here, it seems they have quite a few regulars. Everyone was so nice and had smiles on their faces, the employees seem to truly enjoy their jobs. For the New Year holiday they were offering a 16" pizza deal, which Maddi made sure to tell us about while we considered what to order. That was great to know. On top of the wonderful service, the food was fresh and delicious! My daughter and I shared a 10" pepperoni and black olive pizza, as well as the Sicilian sandwich. Both were perfectly cooked. The pricing was VERY reasonable. The restaurant was clean, the women's restroom was also, everything was well stocked. We were slowing down on the pizza and were asked if we wanted a box, before we even had to ask! Maddi was on it by asking! And Grace brought it over to us. This is definitely an establishment worth supporting. As a special needs mama myself, it's awesome and amazing to see so much community support, and love/respect for those with different disabilities and especially the representation here. read more

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L.E. B.

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The Pizza was amazing and the staff was very friendly! I like they have cookies as well :)

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mikey m.

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This was my first time here, staff were very kind and helped walk us through how to order. Super yummy and great service. Outdoor seating was lovely! read more

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Julia R.

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Friendly staff, delicious pizza , 4 tvs, and AC cranked up for this heat. I got the barbecue special and my girlfriend got the pepperoni special and we both loved them. I really want to come back and create my own pizza though. Family friendly read more

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This is such a cute family lunch or dinner spot! Very clean and friendly environment. Everyone that was working was very happy to be there and I could feel the good vibes! We also got a large salad with a lot of toppings. The Italian dressing was really good! Definitely will be back! read more

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Jerry J.

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Food, service & ambiance was great! This was our first time here! Everything tasted great!! The story behind this place is absolutely amazing! Our friend we took here is in The Special Olympics. Track, Bowling and Softball. I love how you folks communicated with Jason about his sports! This was a big plus in our visit! Thank you folks for great customer service and awesome food! Jerry Jason & Lulu read more

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Diana Y.

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Such a great environment and just down the street from my house. Everyone is friendly and the place is nice and clean, will definitely be back. read more

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Kendyll C.

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From the food to the staff - GREAT place. I can't wait to check out the new Santee location. Locally owned and operated and it's an AMAZING cause! I hope they bring back the "Kelly" pizza - cauliflower crust, Alfredo sauce, spinach and Feta cheese. Delicious!!! Definitely try the cheesy bread and the Cookie melt with the Snickerdoodle. TVs and they serve beer and wine as well. Plenty of parking! read more

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Jeff U.

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We got 2 pizzas and a salad delivered. The pizza is sooo good. & the crust is amazing. It's super simple to order on line. & the food came 20 mins quicker than the site said. Highly recommend. read more

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Dale E.

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Definitely our go to spot, delicious pizza and also great extras. Meatballs, pasta and treats. We come here weekly now. Awesome service and tvs always have sports on. When in alpine this is a must read more

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Susan N.

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Excellent pizza! Service was good, and while I've only ordered for pick-up, the seating area looks good.

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Erin W.

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Delicious! All the way to the crust! Cute and clean atmosphere with friendly service and a small dog friendly patio out front. We will definitely be back - YUM! read more

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Jenna A.

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This restaurant is delicious!! The staff are really wonderful, the food is so good, and the location is excellent! I highly recommend their pepperoni pizza!! read more

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William S.

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The pizzas are great and the sandwiches are outstanding. Actually, I haven't had better classic Italian sandwiches anywhere in San Diego and they're under $15 for a full. The service is always excellent with lots of smiles and its spotless. Don't hesitate to order anything on the menu. Everything is good. read more

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Linda K.

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Food & service is good. Liked the bowl of 3 lmeatballs. Very tasty! Only a 10" size pizza is offered. It's a little expensive when you start adding different toppings - comes with two & it is 75 cents each for any additional. The seating is roomy indoor & there are a few tables outside too. Their business was based on the idea of their daughter who has DS. Her disability has not held her back, & her parents have helped fulfill her dreams. I will be back to help support their dream & have some more tasty food. There are 2 locations - Alpine & Santee. read more

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Ileana G.

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amazing pizzas but the service is even better, they have the best attitude and are ready to help right away, with the biggest smile. we got the pepperoni and the bbq chicken pizza and we couldn't stop eating it, SO DELICIOUS, the salad is also good and u can build it as well. i really liked it the environment is just so nice and relaxing with good music. read more

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Chris L.

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Good food great concept. Pretty pricey 3 people Was 71$. Everyone is very friendly. Hope they expand locations. read more

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Another build your own personal pizza place. The taste is there, but that's about it. Toppings are too heavy for the dough used, hence the dough in the middle doesn't properly rise and it just creates a soggy mess of a bottom when you try to eat it. Pricing is also very high for a 10 inch pizza. Two pizzas was $32, and that was just the pizza, no drinks or add ons. read more

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Ben J.

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Highly Recommend Pizzabilities!!! I'd give y'all 100 stars if I could. Best pizza and service I've ever had! My wife & I have 2 special needs boys and you guys are such an inspiration! Thank you for being Awesome!! read more

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Christine V.

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Service was friendly - and they even brought the food to the car when it was ready - only 10 minutes for a pizza! The pizza was excellent - I loved making half Alfredo sauce and the other half red sauce - the topping were fresh and easy to select. Very efficient assembly line! I'll be going back for sure! read more

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Richard B.

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Average toppings, average crust, and above average price. Bread-like crust. Won't go back.

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Branden M.

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Not sure if I went in on an off day or not but this is the nastiest pizza I've ever tasted. I order two pizzas and a salad. The ingredients or toppings are no where near the quality you would expect for the price you pay. Also, we order both pizzas well done and the crust was no where near crispy. My partner and I both took a total of two bites of our pizzas and instantly threw them away. I'm not sure what everyone else is getting from this place to be raving about it so much but it was not even edible in my opinion. Service on the other hand was great! read more

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Mara B.

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Absolutely fantastic! My husband and I drove up from downtown San Diego after seeing them on the news. SO WORTH IT! The girls working the front were so sweet and the food was insanely good. The crust was perfect and they have great options for toppings. We will definitely be back! read more

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all my reviews are food releated - lol. So I am super duper impressed with this place, not only their food, but their mission and what they stand for. A+++++ top notch stuff - will go again, and Ihear there is a new one going in at a Santee location - score read more

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Tony I.

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Great business concept. Get good pizza and help people become more self sufficient and independent by introducing them to the workforce . Great service and a really great atmosphere. My whole family loves li. Glad to hear they are opening a second location soon read more

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Kate B.

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Absolutely delicious pizza. The crust and sauce were so good. We got a bacon and pepperoni pizza and went back the following week for another one. Service was friendly and quick. It was great for an after school pick-me-up! read more

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Laurie H.

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I am so impressed with this place! The service is excellent, and the food is delicious!

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Jennifer R.

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Phenomenal pizza. I love the concept of this place. I will be doing my best to keep this place in business! I've already told several friends about it. read more

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Laura K.

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pizzabilities has the best pizza in Alpine. All the employees, including managers are super nice. everyone when you come in and when you leave, they a nice day. The place is clean when you they're always checking on you to see if you need anything which is really kind and caring. I love the design and the layout of the building. I'm so glad a place like this finally came on our community and now santee too. I can't wait to come back here soon. Not only is their pizza good but their salad and their desserts are good too. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious. I want to coming back for Moore. Thank you so much for your kindness of your business. And so much for what you guys do for the wonderful to have a place where people with disabilities can shine. Looking forward to coming back soon and getting another and of course, a cannoli too thank you again so much for this wonderful experience read more

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Jennifer L.

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We've ordered for takeout, had delivery and dined in. Each time the pizza gets better!! The staff is super friendly and the pizza comes out hot and delicious! It's great to have another great pizza option in town! read more

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This place has great pizza!!!!!!!!! Amazing customer service. We love this place!!!!!!!

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We love Pizzabilities! The pizza is sooo tasty, and the service is great. From taking our orders and delivering them to bussing our table, everyone was so friendly and happy to be there. The food is absolutely delicious. There are so many options that you really can't go wrong. They even have delicious dessert treats so it's a one stop shop. And they have thought of everything down to the cute napkin dispensers. Everything is branded and so cute. No question, we will be back. read more

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Megan C.

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Went there today for a fundraiser related to the DSA of SD Buddy walk - love that they hire workers with disabilities mixed with regular workers - the service their is awesome along with the yummy food - they have a variety of pizza crests for everyone Including gluten free pizza crust ( Which I would never go for -but it's good for some peoples) and the ambiance with the orange chairs is nice - I am a person/individual with autism and other disabilities and honestly its' a chill vibe - not too loud - I had the Scilian Pepporini pizza with regular pizza crust , a diet coke ( Fountain Drink ) without ice and a Cannoli to top it off - I would go there again just for the heck of it and Haven't thought of it until now -but might be quit the place to celebrate my 041st B-day next year on the 05th of February read more

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Great Pizza made with love from great people.Crust was perfect hott and very Tasty. Cant wait to come back to Pizzabilities in Alpine

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James M.

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Had the pleasure of eating here. The pizza tasted great. Kelly was so helpful and pleasant. I had seen her on Instagram. Such a great place with a kid friendly atmosphere. Well worth the drive to Alpine. Thanks for the great food and service. I'll be back!!!! read more

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2710 Alpine Blvd
Alpine, CA 91901
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(619) 259-5259
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https://www.pizzabilities.com

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Hours

What time does Pizzabilities open?

Pizzabilities opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Pizzabilities opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Pizzabilities close?

Pizzabilities closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Pizzabilities closes at 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Pizzabilities have catering options?

Yes, Pizzabilities does have catering options.

Does Pizzabilities serve alcohol?

Yes, Pizzabilities serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Pizzabilities allow dogs?

Yes, Pizzabilities allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pizzabilities have outdoor seating?

Yes, Pizzabilities has outdoor seating options.

Does Pizzabilities have parking?

Yes, Pizzabilities has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Pizzabilities wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Pizzabilities is wheelchair accessible.

Does Pizzabilities have free WiFi?

Yes, Pizzabilities has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Fast Casual build your own custom one size 10” pizzas. Amazing cheesy bread and build your own salads! Employing people of all abilities!

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I didn't want to like it because its out of the way for me. But I liked it alot…read more Staff is friendly. The restaurant is clean. Food was very good. I want to go back to try more dishes.

Excellent Service!…read more 10 min away from Viejas Casino, using the freeway. Lots of choice of food selection. Big servings. Affordable price menu. Enough parking for everyone. Family style restaurant . 6-10-2025

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1 month ago

This place is a hidden gem! The pizza was absolutely delicious--fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked crust, and so much flavor in every bite. You can tell they really care about the quality of their food. The atmosphere was great, the service was friendly, and everything came out fresh and hot. It's the kind of place you finish your meal already thinking about what you're going to order next time. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving really good pizza. I'll absolutely be coming back! read more

Alex K.

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3 months ago

Threw up in my car after eating this abomination of an attempt at creating a pizza. Wanted to crash into door. My server smelled like rotton cheese. Not to mention the price. 15 dollars for a 10 inch pizza? Truly embarrassing read more

Dom D.

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3 months ago

Way too expensive for what you get. Not worth it. Took too long and the prices are outrageous. The pizza is not very good If anything made me feel sick. Could not recommend go somewhere else! read more

Chitti B.

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10 months ago

It's kind of hard to put words down to describe this spot, so all I will say is, WOW!! We were all, truly blown away! Can't wait to come back ! read more

Arron B.

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1 year ago

Awesome food, great service. We will be back. The pizza is super good. Mac n cheese was delicious. Love it all!

Aidan L.

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3 months ago

$15 for a crappy 10 inch pizza. What a waste. Never again. Customer service was bad. Felt sick afterward.

Dylan C.

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4

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1 year ago

Great food, great staff, great vibes! Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick bite!

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