First let's talk service. Parking was ridiculous so I dropped off my mom and husband while I found parking. As soon as they walked in, the owner grabbed my mom a chair while she waited for a downstairs table to open up. They gave extra attention to my mom who had limited mobility. I really appreciate that level of service. I'd not common. We drove up here from SJ. Wanted a drive and I gave my husband the task of finding a place that met mom's pizza requirements- thin, crispy. This place delivers! Lots of great toppings like roasted garlic which I love!! They make their own sausage and dough too! We'll be back. Super friendly read more

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Came By to pick up a sweet treat Incredibly friendly and helpful service Grab and go ambiance I loved the Passionfruit sorbet despite it being a little icy :) Thanks! read more

PJ's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

My first time here, although I've tried most of the restaurants on this block. Ambiance: It's a cozy little place with a few tables downstairs and more seating in a back area upstairs. The high ceilings make it feel open and spacious. Service: The staff/owner was very friendly. He greeted us while we looked over the menu. He could tell we were first-timers and made some recommendations about their homemade specialties. Ordering is easy at the counter for dine-in or to-go. We paid and grabbed a seat. They brought the food out to us after about 10 minutes--nice and hot--on their cool metal plates. Food: We decided on the full-size pizza, which is a better value than a personal if you plan to share (8 slices, 1 lb of cheese). We did half combo and half pesto chicken. We loved both, but probably the combo more, thanks to the in-house sausage. It was around $40 + tax. Tip: Ask for ranch from the squeeze bottle if you like that. read more

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i'm very surprised they have a 4 star rating after the food that i had. The pizza...meh. The chicken wings...absolutely insanely dry and horrible. Like there was NO MEAT because of how dry it was, it taste like jerky but the bad ones. I was skeptical because of this high review but wow i was legit confused because it was that bad.... I had a crazy stomachache and felt horrible after.. :( read more

PJ's Pizza - Chicken Wing ( DRYYYYY AND NOT EDIBLE) - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

These mom n pops owned types of food spots are the hole in the wall must try's! I was in the area with a group of 6 and wanted pizza. I whooped out the map and checked pizza spots. I came to PJ's. The place is on a busy street with many other stores n restaurants. It was a bit narrow but was able to accommodate our party. The gentleman running the counter greeted us kindly and sat us and gave us any recommendations on food choices. We definitely were new to the place. We placed an order for large pizza half meat & combo and additional pepperoni for the kids. Come to find out the gentleman at the counter was the owner. He was very friendly and respectful person. He even accomodatted us by putting our request on the television. We also had a conversation on his business and it's root. Very interesting story! ‍ Regarding the food it was an "A"! There was not too much bread which I don't particularly like and there were generous portions of toppings. A lot of toppings and slightly crisp under the slice. Delicious! I am definitely going to try another pizza next time I am in the area. I recommend this place for great pizza not corporation pizza. Made with love and care. read more

PJ's Pizza - Half Meat and Half Combo - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Had such a wonderful experience. Ordered multiple pizzas to go and they were so accommodating, even offering to let us borrow a warming bag with the trust for us to return it. The pizza itself was absolutely delicious and a huge hit for our party. Absolutely recommend! read more

We eat here all the time and have been coming here since they first opened as velo pizza. My son loves this place. I get the meat lovers whenever I order a pizza, and they have gluten free options too! read more

Definitely 1 of the best meatball sandwiches I've ever had. Service 10/10 - Clean - Really chill spot. Highly recommended. read more

PJ's Pizza - Meatball sandwich - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

We love this cozy little family-run pizza shop with high-quality ingredients and friendly service! I'm a born-and-raised New Yorker and am admittedly snobby about my pizzas. This place passed my bar by far! Their fresh ingredients don't leave me feeling oily and bloated like other pizzas do. That doesn't mean they skimp on taste; our kids scarf down slice after slide every time we come here. If you have the chance, have a chat with Philip and Jennifer (P and J, get it? :D ). It's easy to tell how much love, care, and attention they put into their pizza when they describe how they source their ingredients. They are also very engaged with the community. Local schools and organizations always speak highly of PJ's because of their generosity and service to others. PJ's Pizza is a true neighborhood gem! read more

Pretty decent thin crust pizza. The sauce and cheese could both be better, but the thin crust is pretty light and airy.

We popped in because of the delicious smells wafting out from the open store front. The interior is super clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. We got sandwiches which were super fresh and flavorful. Well with checking out! read more

PJ's Pizza - Empty plates because the food was too good. Sorry! - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

I got the chicken pesto Sandwich it was very delicious I highly recommend very good place read more

PJ's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

They used to be called Velo City Pizza, but we came in and they told us they're changing their name into PJ's so here we are! The owners are really kind and hospitable. They love their business and they surely love the customers. They explained to us their best sellers and how they made their own ricotta recipe for the lamb pizza. It's a small restaurant nearby our house, so they don't have a lot of seats available but it's cozy and comfortable place to visit. They sell a bunch of gelato on sticks and I would say that tastes a little old.. but their pizza are very tasty and we'll be back again for them! read more

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I have had all of the pizza places in this San Mateo area and I don't know why or how but this one ended up being the last and it was one of the best read more

Our family loves having pizza here at this family business. So, when we got together with extended family, we took a kit of dough, sauce, and cheese all made by PJ's! (Super easy to just call the day before) We had a lot of fun making our own pizzas. The quality of ingredients helped with our lack of experience :) read more

PJ's Pizza - My daughter and niece stretching out the dough from PJ's - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

I visited PJ's Pizza today looking for a new pizza place in San Mateo. Delicious! The bread is thin and attention to detail very high with the ingredients (meat is homemade). This will be my new pizza stop weekends. Easy parking, plenty of space inside, and fast. read more

Got pizza here last night and it was amazing. Super quality ingredients and made with care. Kids loved it too which was awesome. Plus the app was easy, worked ell and kept us updated on delivery timing. Honestly my new go to pizza in this area !!! read more

Local pizza spot that is a GO TO for my wife and I. Pizza is made fresh and with excellent ingredients. Always better eating at the restaurant because it's piping hot. Ordered for delivery a few times and it is still good but not the same as eating it fresh from the oven. This is a local spot in San Mateo that is a MUST. read more

Wow! Thank you, Phil! Excellent slow-cooked overnight oven-roasted tomato sauce, so rich and mild, no tangy burn like everyone else's sauce. Excellent homemade chicken fennel sausage, too! Fast service, great price - beer & 16" half-n-half for $50. I'll be back - check out the cozy loft dining, nice & warm on a cold winter night. read more

PJ's Pizza - Close-up combo, 16" - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I ordered a large pizza around lunchtime. The owner said the pizza would be ready in 20 mins. When I arrived there were no customers in the store. Unfortunately he had totally forgot to pass the order to the employees to make the pizza. I had to wait another 15 minutes for the pizza to be made as staff made it painfully slow. The shop itself has a nice ambiance with seating upstairs also. The pizza was very average and had very little red sauce. I usually will eat a good amount when eating pizza. However, I only ate two smaller slices and the taste didn't really satisfy my pizza craving. I would say taste was a solid 2.75. The large pizza was $38 before tax (pretty pricey) and the touch screen was extremely sensitive and I accidentally selected the incorrect tip amount. read more

PJ's Pizza - Bbq Chicken - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Amazing thin crust gourmet pizza. Beer and wine. 3 delicious meat toppings homemade and also gluten free crust and vegan cheese are options. read more

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Best pizza ever, also the allowed my pug dog into the establishment. Like who can beat that read more

PJ's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Delicious pizza and friendly owners. The shop is clean, inviting and very cute with framed drawings on the wall. Will definitely be back!

I've heard so much about Velo City from fellow Yelp Elites and found myself in the area, so I decided to give it a go. It was Friday night, and I called my order in. After looking at the pics online, I decided to go with a customized calzone. I went with pesto, chicken and jalapeños with their fresh mozzarella. Gentlemen on the phone quoted me 20-30 minutes, and it was completed on time as promised. I really enjoyed the taste of the dough and the mozzarella. It was easy to tell that The mozzarella fresh bc it had a very particular flavor profile that I absolutely loved. IMO, The amount of toppings inside was light and I should have gone for double the cheese and double the meats bc I was still hungry afterwards. For some reason in my mind I thought I won't feel as bad eating an entire calzone vs eating an entire large pizza to myself lol Next time around, I'm definitely gonna go for the pizza and to double up on the mozzarella! read more

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Had calzone pizza dough was light had taste good ricotta cheese mozzarella was good ... nice place small pizza place not too many tables has barstool counter top... read more

PJ's Pizza - Calzone - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

I really hate to give one star reviews especially during a pandemic but this pizza was sooooo bad that all four of us were in agreement. Ordered a large split combo and pepperoni and sausage and immediately when we got home we just noticed how off everything looked. You know the cans of tomato soup that you but from the store? That runny consistency...well that was this sauce. It just got worst from there. The ingredients tasted absolutely horrible. I swear it was the worst sausage and pepperoni we've ever had. Worst than frozen pizza and the crust tasted like the box it came in. Hard and chewy and completely flavorless. None of us ended up eating another slice and it was a waste of money all around. We all come from different backgrounds...one of my friends is a college student and even he said the college campus food was better than this. Just the worst pizza we've ever had hands down. read more

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We like this pizza - I'm surprised I haven't written a review. Anyway, we usually order 16" pizzas - 2 of them for 4 people with cold leftovers for breakfast yum yum - This time we ordered individual pizzas because we couldn't agree on toppings. It's hard because I love pineapple on pizza lol. We all thought the pizza was fine, but all agreed that the 16" pizzas were better due to their topping to crust ratio, something we should have considered. - and the density of toppings on the smaller pizzas was similar to the density at the edges of the big pizzas. Regardless, the taste was still good, and we will return as usual - for the 16" pizzas lol read more

HAD THE GREATEST EXPERIENCE HERE!! We called in prior to arrival to ask if they were able to host a party of about 28 hungry hungry people, which they were glad to do so! It seemed as if big gatherings and events was a regular reoccurrence here. It was an empty shop when we arrived, which was wonderful as we didn't have to inconvenience other guest. We entered and the owner, I believe, was the sweetest and most attentive person ever!! He introduced us to the menu and even gave us suggestions on how to effectively order for our big party. The food all came out in a timely manner and fairly fast for how many people we had ordered. Our time there was wonderful as we were even able to celebrate a birthday upstairs for our coach. The pizza/food itself was pretty epic and feasible, but regardless we had a lot of starving people ready to devour whatever! The crust was thin and crispyy and made very well hearing about their ingredients. They even baked it in a dome oven which you don't see to often. Overall, we made the right choice coming here! read more

PJ's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

One of the best pizzas in the Bay Area Nestled in the westside on 25th tucked Tons of meter parking In house home made mozzarella And in house home made Marinara red sauce Sheeeesh!! Fireee! When it comes to pizzas I worked at a couple pizza stores so I know how to open the dough and prep the pizza. What makes a great pizza for me is the dough, sauce, and cheese. That's it The toppings are staple across the industry but this place is unique. As the toppings especially the Sausage was a cut above the standard. But the real apple of my eye that night is the 2 halves that make a whole crust and the fire sauce and ooey goey mozzarella cheese. Check check and check ! The toppings was more makeup making the pizza glow !! Normally my fat ass would sneak a slice or pick at the toppings but nope not tonight , I am gonna do this one right and wait all the way till I got home , as I could smell the mushrooms and green peppers thru the box it was that instant I knew they wasn't playing. The owner is very friendly and gave some recommendations for next time . Ima try the lamb pizza one next time read more

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We ordered a family pizza (half combo & half pepperoni), came out fast and the quality of the food is sooo good! The service was amazing and so friendly, we're not from the bay but will definitely remember to come here when in town for pizza. They had some probiotic drinks that are very light to go along with the pizza, loved everything here. Thank you for the service & great food read more

Love the family dynamic and what PJ's does for the community. The pizza itself and the sides were not for us. To us - the pizza has a subtle taste; almost bland. We were newbies to PJ's and wanted to try a new pizza and a side dish. We ordered a large half + half pizza and a side wings. The pie had very little cheese presence and the sauce did not give "pizza sauce". It was less herbs and more of a basic tomato sauce... not a pizza sauce. The wings/drummies were lukewarm (almost cold), as well as very dry. The wings came with a side of sauce but, did not assist in making them taste ANY better. We chose 'buffalo sauce' but it tasted more like a mild generic 'hot sauce'. So we ate the wings plain. Not a fan of the pizza and we will not be returning but, I like that it's a family affair and uplifts our community. Not for us. read more

PJ's Pizza did our school fundraiser night, which inspired us to give them a try. We're thrilled that we did because their pizza has quickly become our family's new go-to favorite! Even my incredibly picky children love it. As someone with a gluten allergy, I'm especially impressed with their gluten-free pizza - it's absolutely the best I've found!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

The taste of the pizza here is spectacular. I love that they use mozarella cheese, since it's my favorite. They also use top quality ingredients, the salami and jalapenos were especially flavorful and perfectly spiced, better than most other places (I created a custom pizza and chose my own toppings). By the way, they are the only pizza place I know that only charges half price for an extra topping if you only add to one half of the pizza, so that's a plus. That being said, the amount of toppings on their pizza is lacking compared to other places I've been, which was a surprise with the prices they charge. Still I felt that it was fitting for the brick oven style they offer, thin crust that lightly bubbles toward to edges, slightly blackened but not burned, the taste of the olive oil adding to the flavor, and a crispy base providing a unique texture that holds together well even for the giant slices on the 16-inch. Because it's cooked in a brick oven, it cooks really quickly, and I was quoted a 15 minute wait when I ordered online on a Friday evening. I appreciated them calling me to let me know my order was ready to be picked up (since I was running 15 minutes late). Their service was friendly and efficient at the pick-up window/door, and all workers were properly wearing masks. I didn't like that they gave Hidden Valley ranch on the side... not a fan of that brand and I don't think it's worth an extra cost. But overall, I was happy with my experience. Velo City offers a different kind of pizza, and it's one of the best in the bay area if you want a lighter option. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for a while. Firstly, thanks go out Phillip and the team! You make an amazing pizza! The staff is friendly, they all smile and greet you. Its small but cozy. We ordered a large half Lamb, red onion, ricotta, bell pepper, sun dried tomatoes and half the chicken, artichoke, pesto. First, where can you get Australian lamb on a pizza? Your hard pressed to find it in Australia. It should be done more! The marriage of the Mozzarella, lamb, ricotta and veggies is just DEVINE! Then there is the other half! We got it as it came without the red sauce. Yummo! This pizza is delicious such a fabulous mix of flavors. It was hard to choose a favorite! Pizza tastes are as different as people, I read a couple of Reviews and almost didn't go because I don't like a bad pizza. But how would I know if I didn't try it? Do yourself a favor and go try it for yourself! Im glad we did because it was fresh, quality ingredients, you can taste that its not a cheap product relying on grease to give it flavor. The sauce is rich and flavorful. The crust is lite and crunchy and perfectly cooked, the toppings are beautiful! I love this place! Thanks again! Until next time! read more

PJ's Pizza - Inside - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

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TLDR: A pricey thin-crust treat 12/3/22 - 16in big wheel - $42.21 (7.5/10) Half Salami, sausage, pepperoni, ham: Velo City is known for their thin-crust style pizza. Every bit of the 16inch diameter pie had a crispy, crunchy bite - a very impressive feat. The outer crust was the right amount of chewy with a little bit of sourdough-like tang. Definitely my favorite part of the pizza. Great meat coverage and distribution across the pie. The meats themselves were above average quality, well seasoned and carried their weight in the flavor department. The cheese and red-sauce seemed middle of the road. Not terrible, but not particularly memorable either. Overall an above average meat pizza. You won't be mad about it. (6.2/10) Half chicken artichoke pesto: Huge chunks of chicken and artichoke throughout. The pesto is a great change up for your standard red-sauce pepperoni. Overall the mild cheese and chicken lacked the final punch I was looking for. Adding in your own Siracha or mild hot sauce brought it to the next level. If you like thinner, crispier pizza crust, this place is solid. Bring some extra hot sauce and you'll be very happy with your order. read more

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Great pizza great service! Tried them for the first time recently because I was in the neighborhood. Placed an order for pickup, it was ready when they said it would be and they were super friendly when I picked it up. Of course most importantly, the pizza was delicious! High quality ingredients, and a really nice thin crust that they must be making in-house. Will definitely be back! read more

Great pizza, great service, family friendly. Bbq chicken pizza is a favorite of ours. We get one weekly

What a lovely experience I just had. Thr vegan pizza I built was fantastic and so good. They have so many toppings as well as vegan cheese! The crust is like a medium thin crust and super tasty. They also offer a vegan lentil soup and a pasta. And the owner's are so wonderful and friendly. I would 100% go back again. read more

PJ's Pizza - Vegan build my own pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I found PJ's on Yelp less than a year ago. Since finding the restaurant I've been there 8 different times. The owners are extremely welcoming and friendly every time I've been. There is an upstairs and downstairs seating area, both providing a different vibe. The pizza is AMAZING! Personally, what makes it stand out is the sauce, a unique flavor unlike anything I've tasted elsewhere. It's become a go-to spot for me to bring my family and friends! read more

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Before I get into the food at Velo City, it's worth mentioning the cleverness behind the theme of the restaurant. True to its name, the setting inside is decorated with bicycle paraphernalia, including stools with pedals and chains, and even the menu is printed out in a circle (which happens to be the same size as their 7 inch personal pizzas)! As far as I can tell, there isn't a whole lot about the bicycle-theme of this restaurant that gives it away as a pizza place (besides the fact that the shape of wheels = the shape of the pies), but no matter! Velo City is a labor of love--they make brick-oven pizzas with artisanal toppings, including housemade mozzarella, sausage, and tomato sauce! Now that's really something special. There are a number of preset combinations, and we got a large (16 inch) with half lamb, ricotta, red onions, bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes; and half chicken, artichoke, pesto, and red sauce. Both of these were tasty--the crunch of the bell pepper and red onion went nicely with the herbed, crumbly ricotta, the gooey melted mozzarella, and the lamb slices, which were rather subtle in flavor. The chicken, artichoke, and pesto was nice as well, though I'd recommend not getting it with the red sauce, as it overpowered the subtle flavors of the pesto. The crust was definitely fascinating--it was puffy, chewy, and almost had two layers, but wasn't quite thin enough for me to classify as "thin-crust"! Overall, this was a great simple-looking pizza place that definitely has lots of love and care put into its ingredients and service. The prices aren't the cheapest when it comes to pizza, but this is quality stuff! read more

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