3.75 stars rounded up The building at 3299 Mission Street has been reincarnated into Pizza Hacker's home. I remember it previously as a Peruvian restaurant & a bank even before that, but this was my first time setting foot inside. Communal picnic tables (though we scored one big enough just for the two of us) & four counter seats were all occupied when we arrive an hour before closing. Skylights & lofty ceilings set an outdoorsy vibe, Christmas lights scream "backyard boogie." Booming music, no doubt of the underground variety, & hipster staff round out this scene which isn't for everyone. The top shelf marg, which is made in limited quantities was sold out, & the mission fig-topped pizza I'd obsessed about was no longer on the menu. We ordered: -- a couple ibita root beers -- rocket man: arugala, egg, garlic, lemon juice, fresh mozzarella, chili paste. I added tomato sauce b/c I really wanted that flavor. The verdant freshness of lemon juice really stood out. If you're looking for runny egg yolk porn, you're SOL here; our egg was medium hard & not oozy at all (which was fine by me, but disappointed my companion.) -- yo vinny: marinated onions, goat horn peppers, sausage, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella: he added on an egg, & it was the same medium hard situation. I liked this pizza better than my choice because it had more flavor & more spice. -- dessert was Mitchell's chocolate ice cream drizzled with bergamot infused olive oil & sea salt: I'm not usually a fan of citrus (especially citrus mixed with chocolate), but this was an all-around good mix of flavors. Aloof, but fast service. Hipster-cool atmosphere. Chalkboard menu. So-so pizzas with chewy/thickish crust for being thin crust. I feel some ambivalence towards the taste of their pizzas, but I could see this place growing on me. read more

PizzaHacker - Rocket man (with tomato sauce added) - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I would give this place 10 stars if I could. I have a kiddo who Is allergic to dairy, soy, and eggs. They handled his allergies like it was no big deal! Usually places make a big deal about his allergies or treat us like crap, but they were great. It was my sons first pizza out ever and he had a fantastic experience. He inhaled two slices and was all smiles. We will totally be back for sure! read more

Love this place!! The salad and the pizzas are great! It was busy the Saturday night we went but we were seated very quickly at the bar. The food was so fresh and flavorful!! We will be back. read more

Excellent topping quality and taste. Would have liked more than 4 crumbles of sausage we had to fight over on the Yo Vinny. Crust usual tasteless paper thin neapolitan style. Friendly fast service. Crowded, loud and not very clean looking. read more

I had high hopes ordering this on Grubhub... recieved Short Bridge! Tasted burnt and barely any mushroom sausage or their over exaggerated fresh house stretched mozzarella. Will not come back! read more

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The pizza here is fantastic. Surprisingly so because it doesn't look like it'd be from the cafeteria style seating. The rocket man just melts in your mouth. Full of lemon flavor. read more

Good pizza. TERRIBLE atmosphere. I've been a fan of Pizza Hacker's pizza since back in his mobile days. This isn't a town for great pizza, so even "good pizza" is nice to come by. I was thrilled to see Pizza Hacker was opening right near my house. This pizza is still good, but the experience of dining there was so unpleasant that I won't be back. It's like Chuck E. Cheese in there. Screaming children everywhere, and parents that decide it's okay to let them run free. The acoustics are so bad that all you hear are echoing screams. I don't need to eat my pizza in a fancy restaurant, but this is just beyond chaos. Also, two people had dogs with them. In the restaurant. Who does that?? The service, while pleasant, is REALLY slow. After my dinner last week, we just wanted to escape the screaming children. It took 30 minutes just to get a check. Argh! As for the pizza, pretty good. I'll probably get it again, - BUT AS TAKE OUT ONLY! We ordered both the margherita and the "top shelf margherita" to compare. They tasted the exact same, so save your money and go with the cheaper option. And FYI, the pizzas are smaller than they look (very thin), so order more than you think you'll need. read more

Get here early because they WILL run out of pizza! The first time we tried to come here, the door was closed and they'd run out (Friday around 8:30 pm). The second time, we put our names on a list, waited 45 minutes, then were told we could only get one pie, then no pies, then they gave us free salad and beer, and then they said they could actually make us one pie. They were super awesome and genuinely sorry, and gave us a ton of salad and beer to compensate. The pie we got was the Crowd Pleaser. It was delicious. read more

The new king of pizza in San Francisco. Somehow their sourdough crust manages to be crispy on the bottom but chewy in the middle.. a next-generation texture that left me wanting more. All of the toppings are delicious especially their house-pulled mozzarella. They're right across the street from Ichi and Blue Plate which proves that this little corner of Bernal is quickly becoming one of the hottest places in the city for great food. read more

The phrase "you're trying to hard" applies to PizzaHacker. First off, the term hacker is way overused this days. Maybe it's a San Francisco startup thing. That said, if you're going to only have 5 pizzas on the menu (like PizzaHacker) they should all be solid. The Heavy Nettle pizza in particular was terrible. My wife and I were up to try something new, but we couldn't even finish it. I had the sensation of eating seafood while eating pizza...not good. We paid $41 for pizzas we didn't even finish. I realize people say you want to do something to stand out among pizza joints. However, it seems hard to find a solid, straightforward pizza place to begin with in San Francisco. You don't have to be out of the box to be a great pizza joint. That's why I think PizzaHacker is trying to hard. read more

The menu isn't large, but what we had was good. My GF and I split the top shelf margherita and the Yo Vinny. It was about the right amount of food. The Yo Vinny was a bit sweet and I think it was due to the pickled peppers. I didn't mind the sweet, but I wasn't expecting it. You'll have to deal with communal seating but it's an opportunity to meet some new people, right? read more

The pizza was too salty and burned on the bottom Ordered the top shelf marg and "get a room" Just not good food read more

It's great to have a hipster pie place in the neighborhood. And for that, I am grateful. My pals and I split 2 pizzas: The Pizza Margherita and Vinny's looked great. And if a place can't make it on the pizza Pizza Margherita, they probably should open a Shakey's. We also ordered a salad and a carafe of the Pino aka "wine on tap." The salad is less than impressive - mushy and lackluster dressing. I've had wines that were better from a box, for much less than $37. Now for the headliner: The Pizza. Excellent, most excellent flavors. Even with a little too much salt, the crust is perfection. The sauce is a little thin; but the flavor of the fresh basil and mellow tomato goodness with the hot melty mozzarella is sublime. read more

Overpriced!!! Called in ahead of time to place order (for pick up). The person on the other line said they were too busy to take orders. Later she changed her mind and took my order. I was charged for $3.00 per topping. The toppings were painted on. Hardly any sausage or pepperoni on one of the pies, and hardly any chorizo on the other. I was charged $40.00 for two pizzas, which were 13". I could have gotten way better service, more food, and better toppings at a chain for the same price including tip! I was not quoted the cost over the phone. I was told to pick up the pizza in 30 minutes because it was busy... I arrived 30 minutes later (on the dot) and the pizza was sitting on top of the oven. It was lukewarm at best. Don't eat here if u plan to take ur food home. For $40.00 you can bake a better pizza yourself using great ingredients. I was dissatisfied yet I still tipped. I tipped not because the server made it a point to tell me I should choose the tip amount on the app. I tipped because I know how hard it is for the folks in the service industry to make a decent wage. The tip was for the cooks who made the meal. The restaurant owner can take a hike. The greed in charging way too much because it's San Francisco disgusts me. DON'T EAT HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO OVERPAY. I've spent between $10.00 for a meal and up to $580.00 for only myself. Each restaurant has its charm, just not this one. - Written by a Yelper who enjoys dining read more

I have lived in New York and visited Milan and had pizzas all over the world.... so take this with a grain of salt when i say it. Pizzahacker is my favorite pizza on the planet. Pick up an XX-L Intermezzo salad and a Rocket man for an amazing dinner that easily feeds two. They have occasional pop-ups that you should visit too. read more

Tried Pizzahacker last night as my go-to neighborhood pizza place was closed and had a great experience. Food: great! We tried the kale salad and two pizzas, and all were delicious. Vibe: chill, casual. Think outdoor-style benches and food served on camping plates. Service: so pleasant. Our waiter was helpful and gave honest opinions on his recs on the menu, plus he gave us a free dessert as he heard us wondering on our way out whether our fave ice cream place was open (it wasn't). So sweet! Def worth checking out! read more

Best pizza I've had in SF. THE SLICE: Deep, complicated flavors in this pizza, we had the Yo Vinny, a sausage and onion pie. They make the melty delicious sausage in house, the mozz had a distinct sweet flavor, and the crust was perfect. This comes from someone who never ever eats their crust. Their table house hot pepper sauce is delicious, but use sparingly. THE VIBE: Casual and comfortable with high ceilings, service was quick and professional. INSIDE SCOOP: Apparently they run out of things early, so either show up early, or call ahead. read more

Nice crust, but hardly any toppings. If a thin crust and bubbly charred extremities are all you are looking for then you are in luck, however if you expect that and some toppings or dare I say it - flavor - than look elsewhere. Tried each of their four pizzas and all were underwhelming. Bland. Sparse. Disappointing. Not satisfying. Comprende? read more

This is my new favorite pizza spot. It has surpassed Tony's and Mozzeria's and almost Delfina's. The service is attentive and the music playlist diversity is great. Nice beer pairings and the spinach and hedgehog mushroom pie was fantastic. Get in here before everyone discovers it! Sunday afternoons are not crowded and the pizzas come out of the fire with a nice charcoal super thin crust. They use their own yeast which blends well with the fresh tomato sauce. read more

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I came, devoured and left. Quick and easy for a early Sunday dinner. And when I say early it's like the early bird time for old timers and families with kiddos. Nothing wrong with that but that plays for a diff vibe for sure. Picnic bench seating was also interesting but I think it's set up just fine for large groups. We ordered the margherita pizza and the Yo Vinny. Both pizzas were fantastic- loved the crust and toppings and it just was a party in my mouth. I'll def be back! Cost of 2 pizzas with tax/tip almost $40. When did pizza get so expensive (though that's the going rate for pizza nowadays in SF). read more

I love how close PizzaHacker is to my house! It's crazy how all these hipster places have been opening up in the neighborhood lately, but I guess I'll just go with the flow... since the flow comes with good food! Considering these pizzas can be small enough to be individual size, it's a bit pricey running at $15 a piece, but if you share it's totally a steal. My bf and I shared the Yo, Vinny! - marinated onions, peppers, house Italian sausage, tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella... we also added chorizo and black olives. The sauce was great and the crust was so good! I usually don't like crust, but I liked this one so that's really saying something. I didn't get a chance to try the other pizzas but they looked promising... and the beer menu looks great too! I'll definitely be back. read more

PizzaHacker - Yo Vinny - Pizza Near Me - San Francisco, California

A popup expands into a retail space in Bernal Heights. Lots of young families with little babies were eating there, early in the evening. Pretty family friendly. Fast online ordering and pickup system. Picks: Short Bridge Pizza ($17.47) Fra'mani Sopressata, House-made Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, Bianco/DiNapoli Tomato sauce, Fresh House-Stretched Mozz, Dried Oregano, Grana Padano was the better of the 2 pizzas. Lots of meat and bold flavors on this one. Top Shelf Margherita Pizza ($15.63) Dry-Farmed Early Girl Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Bariani Olive Oil, Smoked Salt, Grana Padano was not as top shelf as advertised. Could have used better quality cheese. Crust was very thin, lots of blister marks, hint of salt. read more

I don't know how to start this one....it's a vegetable centered restaurant focusing on fresh and local that makes pizza...no, wait. That's not totally right. It's a pizza place that creates magical pies from local vegies and goods...no, it's still not enough. How about this: It's the first pizza restaurant where I have eaten that I leave feeling not too full and my tummy is as happy as my palate? I can't rave enough about this place. Usually, when people take something stock and standard and try to add "health" you get things like the "Sawdust Bakery" of my youth, or scary, slimey tofu burgers (with deference to an ex-roommate from college who shall remain nameless). My credo has been (and will continue to be), if it is not broken, do not attempt to repair away the calories, sugar or flavor with "healthy alternatives." I've had lo-cal desserts, imitation milk/sugar/fattening additives in things, Tofurkey (I shudder) and a mass variety of goods over the years and dutifully gone ahead and ingested them in the name of gastronomic trailblazing, all the while considering, quietly, that I actually just took one for the team. I'm a hag. I loathe fake. If you want a potato chip, go get the real thing and eat it. Shall we discuss the brief encounter our culture had with fake fat in potato chips? And the fact that Depends sales shot up? Nevermind.... I eat well. I have lost 75 pounds as of the summer of 2015, and I know what I'm doing. I also like yogurt and all-bran for dessert at home. I know-I'm weird. But if I really want the real deal, I go out and get a little slice of cheesecake or some fresh fruit and toss it in cream. I don't eat 16 ounces of the stuff, either, I just have a good portion, call it done, and go back to being mindful for weeks on end. But this place just blew me out of the water. All my preconceived notions of health and happiness ran together under one roof and I have nothing to grumble about (except that they're closed on Mondays. There, I'll obsess on that....) With as hard as they work they deserve a day off. For the Rocket Man, they take arugula and mozzarella, add a cooked egg, put it on a beautiful crust of *whole wheat* (yes, I didn't stutter) --or some kind of whole grain--and it's beautiful. Add to that, no tomato sauce which, for me, is a relief (can't eat 'em) and I'm happy as a clam. The end result is the joy of eating arugula (aka "rocket") with its many flavors depending on temperature, and the crunchy, bready goodness of pizza like I haven't had since I was in Florence. Or New York. You pick. The other fave is the Heavy Nettle with stinging nettles, straciatella cheese--a lovely invention from Apulia--and two flavors my Middle Eastern friend recognized: Harissa and Zatar. An amazing mouthful complemented by a lamb sausage that makes me want to curl up in a little ball and purr. A nice touch? We tried the Yo Vinny! one night. I braved tomatoes for a day...I didn't say I won't, just that I can't. Or shouldn't. Anyway, I suffered for your enjoyment. My Middle Eastern friend (we go there a lot) saw the pork sausage and almost removed all meat when they suggested switching it up with the Heavy Nettle: try the lamb sausage on this! It's really good! The beers they have vary by the week/month and they always have four to choose from. And a great selection of wines, AND some fabulous salads. I obviously can't rave enough about the place, so I'll just stop right here, but the food is fab, the service efficient and warm and the whole place has the ambience of that comfy, funky place we all frequented in college. Now with much better food. read more

Goood pizza HORRIBLE service. Cool atmosphere & great beer & wine selection! We had to wait a little hit in a week night, no biggie. What is a biggie is when you take over 15 mins to bring out drinks & we have to ask a 2nd time. No doubt in our mind, our sever was stoned... Fine, but do it in your own time & do t forget our beers... Sorry dude! Our table ordered the kale salad which was decent & we order 4 pizzas. We only got 3 :( when we inquired a long time after we had placed the order we were told that is was made but they could never find the ticket so they gave it away! :(:(:( The pizzas we did get were thin crust & wonderfully crispy. If you're pretty hungry you can probably finish the whole pizza & be quite full. For dessert they have Mitchell's ice cream! We didn't order that... Not sure if we would have gotten it anyway :/ My husband & I have also ordered take out from them. It came in a reasonable amount of time & order was accurate! The crust was just not as great as in the restaurant (obviously) but we actually got everything we ordered... Hmm read more

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Food is great, I've never had a bad experience there, pretty delicious. Their salads are excellent too. I'm writing a review to specifically highlight the service. I've rarely experienced such a genuine will to make you have a great time. The staff is present, in the moment, despite the crowd, and will be not only sincerely kind but will absolutely whatever it takes for you to have an amazing time. We often come with a crowd of kids and the staff has been incredibly patient and helpful. It's definitely an iconic place to make this hood homey. read more

This restaurant is the reason I come to San Francisco. This hidden gem has the most gosh darn ridiculously delicious food. As I bite into the famous marg pizza my taste buds rejoice as the taste of the sourdough crust and in house marinara makes me feel the sea breeze against my supple cheeks. I have two words for you pizza hacker. Thank you. Oh and the brunette sever is a mega babe and literally converted me to lesbianism the moment I laid eyes on her. Ten out of ten would recommend. Update still just as dank. #danktank don't listen to the pretentious dbags leaving crap reviews this place is awesome. read more

Legit thin crust; crunchier than your usual Neapolitan 'za when it cools off; perfect sauce-to-dough ratio; not salty or soggy; smoke salt and good olive oil is a nice touch; and no wait (per Sunday night observation)... I'm convinced this is going to be my staple pizza spot! We ordered Top Shelf and Short Bridge. Mind you if you want super cheesy, thick pizza packed with toppings, this is not your pick. The mozzarella was indeed on the lighter side on our Top Shelf Marge, but I'm sold with the dough and the combination. Ah, and don't forget the Mitchell's Chocolate ice cream, topped with olive oil drizzles and smoke salt... Pleasantly surprised by the boosted olive oil aroma. Very intricate sweet and savory flavors! read more

Yup, 5 stars. I live around the corner, come here way too much, and it's consistently great. The Kale Caesar salad is so much better than a kale salad has any right to be, and the Yo Vinny and the Short Bridge pizzas are my faves. Pro-tip: get the Margherita with pickled goat-horn peppers. Also usually a small but very solid beer and wine selection. Great place to go with friends, but be aware that it's family-friendly and noisy. read more

Read on Bernal Wood that pizza hacker was having its grand opening today and giving out free pizza. Since it was just down the street from my house, I made my way after work to check it out. The three pizzas I had were absolutely yummy. Classic Margherita, one with fig, and another with Brussel sprouts. Crust was crispy and light. Flavors were simple and out was easy to taste of all the ingredients. I didn't come out feeling overly stuffed. It was just right. Will definitely come back as a regular! read more

Delicious, premium ingredients, super-nice folks, what's not to like. Welcome to the neighborhood, PizzaHacker! read more

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I gave this place two shots and both times I was disappointed. Personally I don't understand the hype. It bothered me that the crust was very well done, basically burned, both times, and for how much they charge I was expecting better tasting pizza. I've experienced better pizza. I'm writing this review to hopefully balance out the stars a bit to more accurately reflect the establishment as I saw it. Tip: Check your pizza to make sure their crust is up to your liking and don't feel bad about sending it back, per the owner's orders. Personally I think that should be the wait staff's job - to check and make sure the pizza isn't burned - but the owner thinks it's your job (the customers), according to a note he wrote me. And if you don't like your pizza, email the owner. He wants to know. read more

Great pizza, friendly ,safe and prompt service. We drove all the way from the outer Richmond to pick up our square style top shelf margherita pizza and it was perfect!! Our pizza was also right on time, Thank you!! We will be back! read more

This is the second time I've got Pizza Hacker delivered through Postmates. A die-hard Jersey girl, I've been more than a little upset about the pizza options in SF. Sure there are some great novelties, but I've yet to find that awesome, thin crust that I loved growing up. Then my boyfriend told me about Pizza Hacker after they catered an office event. BAMMMMMMM. I've ordered the Yo Vinny! twice because, well Jersey. It's incredible. Super sweet onions and peppers with a nice bubbly cheese on a buttery thin crust. The tomato sauce (not usually a highlight for me) was on point - sweet with a nice flavor profile. The sausage was great, just could have been a little bit more present. I always order the pizza 'uncut' and throw it in the oven when it gets here for 4 mins. It's just the best, can't wait to try others!! read more

I've been coming here since before it was formally open. I'll keep it brief: This is some of the best pizza you will taste. It is nothing short of amazing. The crust is sublime. Background: I am a New Jersey-born pizza snob who does not go for frou-frou noveau pizza. But PizzaHacker is in a class by itself. You can go to fancier places, and you can definitely pay a whole lot more elsewhere. But dollar for dollar, this may be the best pizza you'll ever taste in your short time in this world. read more

Happened to only stumble across this place on our way to happy hour at Ichi Ni. So glad we came in because the PIZZA WAS FREAKIN DELICIOUS. And best of all, no wait or crowds! Yay for being in the Bernal Heights area :) Service is extremely nice and attentive, seating is all open so it kind of gives it a park or family vibe. :) The Rocket Man for $15 was simply divine. (Mozz, farm egg, arugula, chili, lemon juice, garlic, parmigiano & garlic). EVERYTHING was balanced out so well. Thin crust so you don't feel like utter crap after eating it. YUM! Will return! read more

I've eaten here twice. I would have been three times, but the first time hubs and I tried to go, there was a sign out front that indicated that they had run out of pizza dough. Hey, it happens. That shit is fresh. SO! The verdict: good stuff, man. The pizza is tastilicious with all those blackened crust bubbles that lesser establishments tamp down with those rolly pokey things. WHY GOD WHY would you prevent those glorious bubbles? Yeah, so it's basically super delicious and fresh neopolitan. Go classic if that's what floats yer boat (they have margherita and other faves like that) or get something CRAZY with, like, I dunno, SPANISH CHORIZO. Delish. Taste buds of the bay area rejoice. Wine list is only okay, they have one rose, which is also okay, but sidenote, doesn't look like rose b/c the tables are painted red/orange, so the wine looks entirely clear. LOL. read more

Pretty good pizza. The one to remember had dandelions in it. Thought it'd be a bit strange since I never had dandelions before even though I was aware that people eat them. It was pretty good I must say. Good mix of flavors too. The pizza is on the thinner side of crust just for you to keep that in mind. The white sauce on the pizza is good. Salad is plenty enough for at least 4 people too:) read more

I've been waiting to try PizzaHacker for a long time. I finally got my chance to place an online carryout order thanks to a slow holiday weekend plus it was raining(usually they won't take online orders if it's a busy night). They're really specific about their pickup directions because they're on a busy street with a bus/taxi lane in front of their location. I followed their directions which was to park in front of 3317 Mission St and click a link in their text message to notify them that I'm there and ready to pick up. After they're notified, they say someone will run the pizza out to you in your car. I thought this was a nice way to save people from worrying about getting a ticket while running in to grab their pizza. After letting them know I was ready to pick up, I waited for 5 minutes then I saw someone with a pizza run outside to another car, then back inside. After waiting 5 more minutes luckily a parking space opened up in front of me so I figured I'd go in. They said usually people just double park outside and they didn't see me. Double parking outside is exactly what I would have done if they didn't explicitly say to wait in front of 3317 Mission. To sum up: an annoying pick up experience that left me a lukewarm pizza. An apology for the confusion wouldn't have hurt. Advice to PizzaHacker: Just remove the pick-up directions from your checkout flow if your staff isn't aware you're telling customers to go to 3317 Mission. 3 stars since this was my first try with them. It was raining so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and see how things go next time. read more

Our go-to pizza place. My family and I frequent Pizzahacker so often! Their pizzas are authentic and tasty and their classics never disappoint! We also love to try their seasonal pizzas as they are always amazing! The place has a great ambiance. We usually have to only wait about 10-15 minutes if they're busy, and it's always worth the wait! read more

I'm from New Jersey and a bit of a pizza snob. Yes, the name of this place is a bit dopey. That said, this place is now probably my favorite pizza place in SF. I always get the Purple Rain which is tasty, delicious, bubbly, sweet and salty perfection. The cheese, the sauce, the sweet purple tomatoes....(((((drool))))). I love the thin crust with bits of sea salt on it. I like the kid-friendliness of the place and the bill is always cheaper than when we go to other pizza places in the city. I only wish perhaps that it weren't so noisy inside. It can get quite loud. Also one of my sons is gluten intolerant and sadly they don't have gluten free options. So I can only go when my oldest son isn't eating with me. When we are all together as a family we are forced to go to Paxti's instead because of the gluten free option. I much prefer pizza hacker to Paxti's. read more