Dropped in with a friend, to watch the games now that football season is back in swing. Beer, food and TV's. Only thing missing for me was liquor. Not a big deal though as my taste buds prefer beer with pizza ... Anyway, I'll start with parking. Metered street parking or you can do laps until you find a spot on the residential side streets that I believe are free without restrictions. If there are signs, I don't know because I chose to park in a metered space and managed time via the app (Passport Parking). Service was great. The team - I say team because several staff members were on the floor and they worked together with orders, following up and even changing the games on a TV for me so I was craning my neck to watch. Appreciated it big time. Then the food - I liked it but didn't love it. Here's my take - it was bready or doughy but I prefer more flaky. The sauce for me I like sweeter - but on that it's probably because I'm used to sauce being covered by cheese and toppings. But I did like it. I'd go back and have it again. I just have to get it out of my head that every place is different and going in with expectations thinking I was gonna have what I had when in Chicago is on me. Enjoyed the flavor of the chicken wings but felt they were a little dry. It's an open restaurant with communal seating (bar height) in the middle with lower tables on the outside, speaking of - a few tables outside as well. TVs all around. Only one TV's audio will be broadcasting though - keep that in mind if you're going for the games. read more

This place has always been good. The taste is always the same. The service is always magnificent. There's a cool vibe in there. They had a lot of games playing on the TVs. Also I love that they let you know on a big sign that the pizza is going to take certain amount of minutes. You can't rush perfection lol The pizza is that. I usually get the deep dish but this time we did the thin crust and it was so good. Their wings and their ranch are a must Wifey really likes the bruschetta. read more

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I've tried deep dish pizza at different places in Chicago and wasn't a fan, so my expectations weren't too high for this place. I ended up trying one of their vegetarian deep dish pizzas, which happens to also be their Best Seller. I was surprised by how much flavor it had! Not too much spinach and mushroom, just enough to keep the pizza interesting. The sauce is amazing!! And their pizza crust is so good, very buttery like a pie crust, almost flaky like a pastry. read more

Growing up, I ALWAYS got a deep dish pizza. But, thanks to Rances Pizza, deep dish took a turn for the better. This has to be the BEST Chicago style pizza outside of Chicago! There's absolutely no need for extra cheese because, this pizza is LOADED with cheese. The wings are a winner too. Tons of flavor. The do seem a bit pricy but, it really is way more pizza than your traditional places... trust me. I say, treat yourself and enjoy a flavorful pizza that's loaded with flavor! (And cheese) read more

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Every once in a while I have a craving for Rance's. The small Chicago style pizza is great when you're craving extra cheesy goodness, and it reheats well, which is good because a single slice is very filling. The wings are big and juicy and they have some great flavor options. read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Wing flight for LB food scene week. - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I heard that there was good Chicago style deep dish pizza here down in Long Beach at Rance's Chicago Pizza. Deep Dish pizza is one of my fave things to eat, but I don't find places that serve it or at least do it well. I grew up eating deep dish pizza out here on the west coast, so I'm more used to and like the west coast style, as opposed to the true Chicago style where they cut their thin crust pizzas in little squares. It's a pie, cut it in triangles like a pie! They use too much cornmeal in the crust too, but that's just me. I first had deep dish stuffed pizza at Zachary's in Berkeley, so I kinda compare everything else to that. It was another long day of work and the crew just wanted to stay at the hotel and have me go out and get them some of this deep dish pizza. Ok, I'll keep the crew happy. I go in and order and it's very nice inside. Kinda a little upscale over some pizza parlor joint. I get 2 medium Chicago Classic, I think that was what it was called. Mostly it was sausage, green pepper, onions and mushrooms and lots of cheese. They had an option of half baked, so I got that cause I wanted the pizza hot and crispy and we had a full kitchen back in my room, plus all the plates and stuff. We serve it and I gotta say this is some dang good deep dish pizza. I hate place where they say deep dish, but what it ends up being is deep crust pizza with thin toppings! This was filled nice and I really liked the crust. The crew said we like to eat that this place again. read more

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TikTok brought me here. . Staying in Sunset Beach and decided to finally try this place. We ordered a Medium Marguerita Stuffed Deep Dish 1,000 out of 10! The pizza is amazing flavorful with cheese, basil and tomatoes. We also ordered Caesar salad and it didn't disappoint. We ordered to go so I'm glad the dressing was on the side so the salad didn't get soggy on the drive back to hotel. We will definitely bring back family next time we're in town. read more

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Rances for some wings. I love that you can choose three flavors for your nine wings. I tried the Cherry, Fresno chile, and rounded it off with the old favorite the Bacon Bourbon. The two new flavors were really good. The cherry is very unique and it's served with a wedge of lime for squeezing over it. These wings are all so flavorful that you don't even need the ranch and blue cheese dipping sauces. read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

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OK the food was really really good! I've never ordered the pizza from here by myself but today I took my son to show him what Chicago Pizza deep dish Chicago pizza tastes like. We were not disappointed! The ambience there is really nice. Has an outdoor open front and plenty of tables to sit down and enjoy the company of friends and eat really good pizza. I want to say I want to give a demerit to the fact that it's a very open place and there are a lot of tables and there was a single person doing the entire service for the whole entire restaurant, including the bar paying for stuff and serving all the tables. However, this person was really really really good at handling the tables. Thank you for making an enjoyable day read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Took so damn long to get my pizza... it wasn't that busy. Maybe 3 other full tables already dined in. 30+ mins for 2 thin pizza?? A deep dish pizza they already state it's 45 mins. A sign is posted at the bar. So how long does a THIN pizza take?? I guess just about the same amount of time... that should be disclosed because I'm under the impression don't order deep dish if you don't want to wait long. Sit and wait, sit and wait, sit and wait.... The least the waiter could do was check in and update. I had to grab waiters attention myself to ask for an update. They said it usually takes 30-45 mins. And as we asked, we were told our food was being plated. Almost was about to leave too... Ordered a salad & meatball panini too. Salad came first per request, my aunt finished that way before the pizza were even served. And the panini... it's a sandwich with fries. How the heck that also take so long??? See another table who came in way after us get their fries. We ordered fires too with panini. So what's the hold up on the panini??? Maybe they want to serve the food all together. Overall, the salad and panini were basic items on the menu. I'd skip on it & focus on their pizzas. The pizza was delicious. Other reviews say it's worth the wait. I'll give credit to that. There is a nice cheese pull and the texture in the thin crust was awesome. It was a soft crunchy crust. We got a regular pepperoni & the Bestseller with added sausage & garlic. Recommend if you like garlic. It extra flavor. read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

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May 11, 2026 Never tried this style before and today seemed like a good time. I grew up in central New Jersey, between two powerhouse pizza cities (New York & Phila.) so when it comes to pizza, I can be a pretty tough critic. This style has a cracker thin crust with a buttery taste. It was cut differently than regular pizza and I found that easy to eat. I ordered a 10' and for one, it's enough. Besides, I took a few pieces home. The taste of the sauce and toppings were good. I usually drink beer with my pizza but today, I just wanted a cold Mr. Pibb. Went perfectly with the pizza. Now, whenever you dine on 2nd street in Long Beach, parking can be a challenge but I lucked up this time. I was there just before 1pm. Service was good and given with a smile. All in all, recommend to those who have never tried this style of pizza. Always remember to tip your server! read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Cracker thin crust - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

The maple bourbon wings were delicious and bacon was a nice touch really added to the flavor profile. I also prefer the fried pickles they were deliciously seasoned and cooked to perfection. The ambiance was nice and they had the World Cup games on. I also prefer Rance favorite deep dish. It was tasty but not a tru deep dish but close enough. Overall I would go again. The service was good as well. read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Fried pickles - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Food was delicious. The vibe was good . It was game night Turkey vs U.S. we had a party of 12 . Our waitress savanna was amazing , patient and recommended us some good choices . Great personality read more

I finally had the opportunity to try Rance's and I really wanted to love it since it's in the perfect location and Chicago style pizza isn't easy to find in these parts of town. Sadly, the cornbread crust isn't for everyone and it makes for a really thick consistency and overpowering taste. However, the waitress was really sweet. The bourbon wings were so delicious and the ranch dressing is what I will be back for. read more

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Like Angel B said, "Good Deep-Dish Pizza us hard to find". I agree with her. I miss Chicago Pizza from Giridanos. My cousin used Yelp to find a place and very methodically we found ourselves here. Parking is a challenge since street parking is limited. We also were there on Sunday, Mother's Day so I'm not sure if that played into it. We ended up parking in the neighborhood several blocks away and walked over, service dog in tow. Each of us ordered our own personal pizzas, with our own unique requests. Bruschetta: Tomatoes, Garlic, seasons with Salt, Pepper and EVOO. I ordered: Spinach N' Feta Salad: Spinach, Feta Cheese, Craisins, and Crushed Candied Walnuts, with Honey Cider Vinegratette dressing. pizza: Stuffed pizza deep dish: with mozzarella cheese, and toppings, then covered with a thin layer of dough and zesty tomato sauce. I added artichoke. Overall, the salad was a favorite of mine. The pizza was 3.5/5. Maybe i was expecting Giardino's but the price hit more like Mortons. So, im going to say, 3/5 at best for overall service, quality of food, and price. Vibe: Casual, delicious, and very cheesy! read more

If you're looking for the best wings in Long Beach (or the entire WORLD!) then come to Rance's! It's a toss up between which of their wings are the best and I'm ALMOST at a dead tie between the maple bacon bourbon and the spicy Thai peanut. BUT there is a winner and I've decided the msple bacon bourbon wings take the CROWN as the official best wings in along Beach! They also serve up a killer a Chicago-style deep dish with a cornbread crust (pro-tip: order a side of honey to dip your crust in!) I'm also a fan of their thin crust pizza. But the wings are TRULY the star and should be world famous. There is metered street parking and a nearby lot that usually has spots to park in. The service is fine, I used to have a favorite server who no longer works there and now I'd say the service is fine and I typically get takeout. The ambiance is open windows and lots of dog watching on Long Beach's beautiful 2nd st on Belmont Shore. It gives open seating and bar vibes. Check this place out for the wings and the Chicago deep dish! read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Spicy Thai Wings-close runner up to best wings of Long Beach! - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I was not prepared!!! I was only a little hungry when I came to eat lunch here with my buddy. They have a great selection of beers and some cider.and seltzer too. We got the buffalo wings for the appetizer... Best I've had in a while. We ordered a medium stuffed pizza with pepperoni, sausage, and olives. Soooo good but I had to take a couple slices home. I've never been to Chicago bit people have said this is the place to go for thatvstyle.of pizza. GREAT PLACE.! Service was awesome. Environment is awesome too... can't get any better than a patio seat on an 80* January day near the beach. Highly recommend... that you come hungry. read more

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Decided to stop in for a quick bite to eat. Our server David greeted us with a smile. Food was ok. Staff extremely friendly. I ordered the thin sausage and it seemed a tad big watery in flavor however all the other items were delish. Metered parking on the west side of the building or you can park on the east of the restaurant and earn some steps! One thing I will say is I wished David stopped by more to check on us! read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

So yummy. This may have moved up to our favorite soCal deep dish spot (sorry Gino's). The crust just has a flakiness to it that really hits the spot. It was packed on a Tuesday night and the servers were super busy. Got the garlic cheesy bread to wait for the deep dish (the usual 45 minute wait). We got the one with meatballs, bacon and jalapeños and it was delicious! read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - House Special!! - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

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What would I do without Rance's?! I am not from Chicago, but find their deep dish pizza to be the best I've ever had. Crispy crust, GENEROUS toppings, always hot and fresh, and served by genuinely nice people. The space is open and airy, and it's a great place to go when you want to watch a game or have a leisurely day or evening out. The pizza takes an hour to cook, but it's SO worth it! Awesome salads and wings, and a very robust beer menu too! read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Deep Dish, extra cheese, feta, artichokes, olives, garlic, and spinach! - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

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TL;DR: Excellent! The Bourbon Wings are just awesome, we fought over them. Cool place to see a game too! So we just happened to stumble upon this place because we were in Long Beach looking for a place to eat decided to trust other Yelpers. Well it so happens that the Dodgers game was in so why not watch and have some good pizza. As we looked through the menu we decided to get some wings too. Well the pizza was really good but I forgot to take a picture of it. But the bourbon wings were so good and unexpectedly sticky gooey and tasty that we had to get two more orders. Kids were fighting over the meatier wings but they were some of the best wings I've ever had. Service was also great and this is a great spot to hang out and enjoy some good food with sports. Highly recommend! read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Bourbon and Buffalo Wings - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food is good but the service sucks. I get you're busy and there's a car show going on but wouldn't you have people on shift. The host doesn't seem like she knows what she doing. Our server would walk past us and not even ask if we needed refills when u can clearly see our glasses are empty read more

The deep dish pizza here is not really authentic deep dish. It's served in a deep dish, but does not taste like one. With that out of the way, it's still a pretty good pizza and I would still come back if I'm in town. The server was very attentive and hospitable. read more

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The Food was great. Service was great. Definitely going back next time in Long Beach. read more

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I'm good for about two pilgrimages a year to this glorious temple of cheese and carbs, and let me tell ya, it never disappoints. David G was our server, and, like a seasoned Chicago veteran, the guy was dialed in all night. The atmosphere hits just right, TVs everywhere, perfect for sports junkies and championship dreams alike. Speaking of which, on this magical night (12/29/2025), I locked up my fantasy football league CHAMPIONSHIP, almost derailed by a Monday night miracle run fueled by Bijan Robinson, just a little side note of victory joy. Now let's talk pizza, because that's why we're all here. Rance's absolutely nails it. We're talking that thick, legendary, "fork required," cheese-for-days deep dish that stretches like it has its own highlight reel. Every bite? Pure happiness. Every slice? A commitment. Every chew? Chicago approved. And the beer? Cold, smooth, and the perfect sidekick, I found a tasty IPA that hit the spot. I mean, pizza and beer is an undefeated combination, how are you gonna argue with that? That's just science, Chicago-style. Rance's delivers like a clutch fourth-quarter drive. Can't wait for my next visit, whenever the pizza gods call me back. read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - David G never misses a beat, he keeps the cold beers flowing and the thirsty patrons happy, myself included! - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I had never had a deep dish pizza before Rance's and now my heart is in a forever battle between deep dish and thin crust. But for today, Rance's wins all battles. We got the carnivore deep dish and all that sauce and cheesy goodness still let me enjoy each piece of meat. I could not make it past two slices but I sure did try! The crust is flaky but not crumbly. Dip it in a side of cool ranch, and you'll be struggling to get a third slice. The service is always so quick and attentive. The servers always make sure to follow up and keep everyone having a good time. The set up in Long Beach is a beautiful brick building with fun artwork and string lights. The vibe definitely matches the Second Street life. Definitely my favorite location! PS. When ordering the deep dish, keep it mind it takes about 45 minutes to wait. But your pizza is fresh and delicious. Plus, you can snack on one of the many beer selections or shareable apps! read more

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Rance's serves up some of the best Chicago-style pizza I've had--period. I've had Masa in Echo Park and Dough Box in El Sereno, and while they're great, there's something about Rance's pizza that I get fixated on. I don't know if it's the tomatoes they use, but good god almighty, it's delicious. The crust is magnificent--flaky, buttery, and the perfect base for that rich, tangy sauce. Every bite is perfection. The wings, on the other hand, were good but left room for improvement. They weren't bad, just not on the same "wow" level as the pizza. But honestly, the Chicago-style deep dish here is so good, I could eat it weekly... possibly daily. If you're a deep-dish lover, this place is an absolute must. read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

Coming from the Midwest, this is the best pizza I have found in Southern California. I know that is a bold statement, but I take good pizza very seriously because it is so hard to find. I look forward to trying the other items on the menu as they look amazing. The hour drive each way is worth it for me! read more

I came to Rance's Chicago Pizza on a Sunday to watch the Rams vs Bears game with a bunch of Rams fans, a bit ironic to say the least. We got in around 3 pm, and were quickly seated at a table. The restaurant had plenty of TVs that were playing the game, and there were many other sports fans at other tables that made the atmosphere very lively! We tried the wings (the barbecue and the buffalo), and they were big and juicy compared to wingstop wings. There was also some sort of spinach artichoke dip that was very good and it came with bread. In addition to that, we ended up doing the flight of beers/ciders, and the four that we got were very delicious! (the ciders were our favorite!). We also tried the tavern style and the deep dish pie, and I think that I preferred the fillingness of the deep dish to the thin tavern! Our servers were great, and were amazing. read more

So I know this place is a Chicago style pizza pizzeria... However, I do believe that the thin crust pizza is drastically better. Best wings in town. 10 out of 10 would recommend. Their salads are pretty good and their ranch dressing isn't kraft. read more

Great deep dish pizza, we've tried at least 3 separate places and Rances was the best. If taking it home I'd highly recommend reheating it. Taste 8.3/10 Value 7/10 read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

Rance's Chicago Pizza is a great place to go for good food and great ambiance on 2nd street. We went here as a family for my sister's birthday lunch. It was a great place and I'm glad we went. You'll be surprised by how affordable the place is, considering how 2nd street tends to run expensive. The pizza was very high quality and VERY filling. The waiter was very friendly and took care of all our needs. While I don't always eat pizza while going out these days, I will always make an exception for them while I'm in Long Beach. read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Chicago style pizza 14' Stuffed - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've made the conclusion: deep dish pizza is the best and this place is the place to go to get one or some. One largest size stuffed, deep dish is enough for 4 people...I always forget this realization, but once you start eating, it's pretty clear. It's thick, rich and filling--a knife and fork pizza experience. The taste is savory, meaty and cheesy...so cheesy with an epic cheese pull and everything. It's tomato forward, so if you don't groove on that, try one of their, maybe, thin-crust options (I overheard someone saying something about that, so ask for advice). We ordered an additional medium-sized stuffed, so we had left-overs and honestly, I'm not mad about that. I also tried their Thai peanut spicy chicken wings and I liked it...it's juicy, but truly it is spicy so be forewarned. The service is helpful and friendly. The ambiance is "sporty" with tv's showing various sports events...great for large or civilized rowdy multiple parties...but also just fine for a table for 2. read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Someone's having a birthday and wanted deep dish...everyone's happy with the choice. - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

Tried this place last week with friends and they had delicious food! My only gripe was that it was cold outside and they had all the ceiling fans on inside, making it very chilly. Our server was great and she let us know as soon as we sat that deep dish orders take like 45 minutes to cook, so heads up if you're coming hungry. We ended up ordering the garlic cheese bread as an appetizer which was delicious. We got the CSP Pan style - chicken, spinach, and garlic pesto which was really delicious, if a little greasy. Next time we'd like to try their stuffed which is even saucier. We didn't end up finishing the pizza between three of us so they gave us a very handy to go box with at home warmup instructions. read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Garlic Cheesy Bread - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Came to taste their famous Chicago pizza with lots of cheese, and it turned out to be quite cheesy--such that our table began cracking all sorts of cheesy jokes...LOL. Then came the wings, which were even more impressive. I highly recommend getting the wings with habanero and bourbon sauce. read more

Rance's Chicago Pizza - Sharing a cheesy pizza - Pizza Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food was so good I had wings and a 9in Chicago style pizza. Very yummy and the blue cheese is amazing.

Came for the second time just for the wings. We had tried the pizza last time, and I just think I'm not a fan of Chicago style, nothing against the restaurant. I did love the sauce though, so we decided to get the cheesy bread. It was yummy! The wings, as stated in my previous review, are some of the best I've ever had. This time we tried the spicy Thai wings, they were spicy and peanutty, just amazing. The buffalo wings stole the show once again. You must come for these wings!! read more

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So definitely I recommend this pizza! If you love deep dish Chicago style pizza please give this place a try the crust is soooo good buttery with a crunch with the topping and sauce so yummy! You can taste the difference from so many places the cheese is so fresh and stretchy. My buddy lived in Chicago and he loved it too we definitely give two thumbs up it's a little pricey but worth it. read more

Our second time here - the service was great. The spinach salad was delicious, I would definitely order that again. We also shared the meatball appetizer which included 3 large meatballs and the best toast rounds we've ever had. They were perfectly toasted with a crispy exterior but soft and tender interior. I don't know how they do it, but I bet their bruschetta is great also due to that bread. The lost star was due to the excessive amount of cheese on our deep dish pizza. Yes, deep dish has a lot of cheese but this was way too much. It was overkill. I'm not sure if they thought we ordered extra cheese but it definitely was not like that last time. It was probably a fluke so we'll give it another try, but not any time soon. read more

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My coworker recommended me to go here and mannnn it was a 10/10. The thai peanut wings were BOMB. We did not expect how spicy they were going to be but they really pack some flavor. Didn't try the deep dish because saw that it takes long to make and we were hungry but we did have the thin crust csp pizza and it was delicious. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be going back again. read more