Last minute dinner choice and I'm so glad my husband picked Rayo's Pizza. We tried the carne asada pizza and WOW. Salty, flavorful, cheesy, and seriously so good. Add a little squeeze of lime on top and it makes it even better. I also added some salsa verde to my slice and it was so frickin good I love tacos and I love pizza, so this was basically the perfect combo. Definitely one of those meals where you keep saying "okay just one more slice" until half the pizza is gone. We'll absolutely be back. read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Carne Asada pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

I decided to try this place after driving by several times and wondering about it. This particular location used to be Smiling Jack's, another pizza place, for many years. Figured it was worth a try. On my first visit, the posted opening hours were from 12:00-10:00, but nobody was at the restaurant manning the window or the counter when I arrived. Second visit happened to be later in the afternoon, about 2pm. I got two slices of pizza, pepperoni and mushroom. Their slices are the New York style, although the crust is a bit more dense than traditional NY style, but I liked the flavor enough to overlook that. The price is quite reasonable too. They also advertise smashburgers on their signage, so I didn't feel like it would be proper to not also get one of those as well on my third visit. I just ordered online and took it to-go, but I had the same problem with nobody really being at the window when I got there. Luckily someone must have seen me standing outside and told the person inside. The smashburger was decent, and the fries that came as a side were perfectly cooked - they are the battered homestyle fry variety, but not too greasy or oily. I think the food here is good, I just think the posted hours could use some clarity. The website says they are open at 12:00, but it's very rare to actually have them be fully open and ready to serve food at that time. read more

Can't believe I haven't completed a review yet. Love this place. I've tried several pizza types. My favorite one is the Carne Pizza, which has such a wonderful blend of flavors. As you'll see in the photos, I've tried several meat, meat combos and veggie pizzas. If you get the large, you're allowed to do half and half on your pizza. Double check because maybe they will allow half and half on a medium. I'm not sure. By getting half and half, I've been able to try a variety of toppings to see what I prefer. The owner is kind, and the pizza is delicious and fresh. I also think that $2.00/slice is a good deal. That is the price if you get an extra-large at $32.99 because it's cut into 16 slices. They do offer pizza slices...Cheese = $4.00, $6.25 for Rayo's combo and $6.50 for Chicken Parmesan. They have a private parking lot, so parking shouldn't be an issue. Plus, there is neighborhood street parking. I will say that the last two times I've been (the week of Dec 14th and on Dec 26th, 2025), the restaurant doors were locked, and you're instructed to order at a window that used to belong to an Indian restaurant that closed. So I'm not sure there in indoor dining anymore. Also, there are covered benches outside. Here's What I Think...Definitely give this place a try. I will be back to try the Italiano. read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Large, 1/2 Carne Asada and 1/2 Garden Veggie - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

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Rayo Pizza - Hayward, CA Tried Rayo Pizza in Hayward and it did not disappoint. The pizza was loaded with toppings -- generous amounts of beef, fresh bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and perfectly melted cheese. You can tell they don't skimp at all. The crust had a nice crunch on the outside while still being soft inside, and everything tasted fresh and well-cooked. The flavor really stood out -- savory, cheesy, and hearty without being greasy. Even after taking it home, it still held up great and tasted amazing. Portion size was solid and easily shareable, but honestly, it's tempting to keep most of it to yourself If you're looking for a classic, fully-loaded pizza spot in Hayward, Rayo Pizza is definitely worth checking out. I'll for sure be coming back to try more items on the menu. read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Combination pizza medium - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

Wow! I can't believe I didn't try this place sooner! The fettuccine Alfredo is incredible, but the garlic bread... wow--absolutely phenomenal! I ordered through DoorDash tonight, and everything arrived hot and fresh. Super accommodating and seriously delicious. This spot is officially going into my regular rotation! read more

Rayo’s Pizza - I couldn't wait and I realized to take a photo too late - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

This business has the best pizza that I've ever had. I highly recommend going and trying it out. The only issue he has is it take out only. He use to have the buliding nextdoor to him for sitting there to enjoy your pizza but his rent was to high to keep that buliding. I'd still go there to get my pizza there tho. I believe he still has two picnic tables outside where the business is tho. But if it's too cold I wouldn't sit there to eat. Just saying. Try it tho. read more

Delicious and flavorful pizza with a great price. Best of all it's halal! Support your local joint! read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Chicken + Beef pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

I had no idea this place was halal! So glad I came across this as this might just be my favorite, or close to favorite, halal pizza spot in the bay. I was recommended the beef brisket pizza by a friend. It did not disappoint. I decided to make it a 1/2 and 1/2 pizza by doing half bbq brisket and the other half carne asada. The carne asada was delicious. It had the perfect amount and blend of the ingredients and truly tasted like a taco style pizza. I ended up ordering a couple of other items just to try. I ordered the smash burger that came with fries. It was prepared and tasted more like a home burger, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's not like those extravagant smash burgers folks are selling these days, and if you are craving a burger, it is a safe choice. The fries are relatively average. I ordered chicken Parmesan pasta to go and am excited to try that out and report back. My next trip I'd like to try the wings, another pizza flavor, and maybe their shake. All in all, it was a worthwhile place to get food and I recommend you try it as well. Plenty of indoor seating, food served hot and fresh, great service, and they have YouTube TV in case you're trying to eat and watch a game! read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Smash Burger (single) - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

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Not only is the pizza great (hello carne asada pizza ) I love how generous Rayo's is with community involvement! Outside of the establishment is a giant pixel art pizza which was created along with a number of murals outside and inside the restaurant. I love to see a symbiotic relationship between a local business and a local group (art of the bay). Today a pizza box art show brought me back to Rayo's which was super fun and I had the privilege to finally try the carne asada pizza they are popular for. It lives up to the hype! read more

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Rayo's Pizza is next to Wah Jee Wah. Noticed the large dining area when I dined at WJW. Fam member was nearby. Got take out 4 me. Offerings: starts & salads, wraps & veggies, drinks, burgers, specialty/veggie/white sauced pizza. Slices. Bites: Mediterranean & garden veggie slices@ 6.25 -nice aromatics, interesting tastes when i got it late -next day warming up 10 minutes @350 in convention oven didn't produce the desired result. Both slices had medium thickness. Not reheated adequately. Veggies also not conducive to reheating. Texture of crust-mushy. Best to eat ASAP for best results. Slices a generous portion Mediterranean with pesto, olives, garlic, tomato & feta cheese had a singular note-saltiness. Probably from olives. Garden Veggie was my fav with spinach, sun dried tomatos, garlic, tomatos, mushrooms, artichokes, & onions..sun dried tomatos, 'rooms, tomatos & garlic main flavas. Will only eat in next time. read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Mediterranean top. Garden veggie bottomz - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

The pizza here is so good! We plan to go and try all the different slices they offer to satisfy our pizza cravings. Our 9 year old rated the pepperoni bussin /10 (which he explained meant it exceeded 10) and almost finished the large slice in one sitting. He's not usually one to eat a lot so it surprised us. We'll definitely be back! read more

Rayo’s Pizza - 5. Carne Asada Pizza Honey Garlic Chicken Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

This is my go tot spot for pizza. Even though it's a bit way out for me, but the Carne Asada pizza is def worth it !!! read more

I did not have high hopes for the food here based on looks alone. Boy, was I wrong! The food was so good. The location is a bit run-down, but most people pick up their orders to go. I was invited by a brother and sister from my church. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I wasn't going to turn down a free meal. The sister mentioned that they used Rayo's for her mother-in-law's funeral service, and the price was extremely reasonable for the quantity and quality of food. I ordered the carne asada slice--taste was a 9/10! I did not expect a carne asada pizza to taste that good, but somehow, they made the flavors work together. They even give you limes to add to your pizza, and if you love Mexican food like I do, you know you have to add lime to your asada. My husband and I shared an 8-piece order of wings. They let us do two flavors. I really wanted plain wings, and he ordered honey garlic. The garlic was really strong in the honey garlic, but as a garlic lover myself, I was extremely happy. My husband is picky about garlic, but he still loved them. He also tried the sweet chili wings from someone else at the table and really liked them. We'll probably be back to order a full order of those soon. My husband ordered a pepperoni and sausage slice, and my kids got a burger with fries. They liked both meals and had no complaints. The people I went with ordered spaghetti and chicken alfredo. One of them is a born-and-raised New Yorker, and he loves the marinara sauce they use on the spaghetti--that should tell you everything you need to know. The fettuccine alfredo comes with mushrooms, which some people might not like, but it looked amazing to me. Both pastas came in to-go containers, which again tells you they prioritize takeout orders. Great portions, though! The restaurant is a bit run-down, with peeling paint and dirty tables, so I would not recommend eating there. But to-go orders are a must! From what I was told, it's run by a husband-and-wife duo--the husband manages the register up front, and the wife is in the back cooking. The husband was so busy handling phone orders, walk-ins, and serving our food that it took him a while to get to everything. If you do choose to sit and eat, they have Jenga and some games to keep you entertained. read more

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OK pizza in Hayward, we were visiting my brother and wanted to reward the kids with lunch, they chose Hawaiian Pizza and I found Rayo's on Yelp. It was close and it was easy placing our order over the phone. When we got there, nobody was inside and nobody was at the cash register. They have a distinctly painted interior so we wandered around a bit having a look and trying to make some light noise and eventually someone came out from the kitchen to help us. They still needed another 10 minutes but we weren't in a rush and waited. Hawaiian Pizza: I always try to support independent place and this pizza was OK, I think I prefer some franchise variations of this but it was for the kids and I did see they had some more unique creations we would try next time like carne asada pizza. Fries and Chicken strips: fries were a bit pale and tasted OK, when they are this size and proportion they are very similar to McDonalds fries and it's hard not to compare them. Both were fine but seemed like they could have been bought frozen and in bulk. I do like how the chicken strips came with some vegetables. read more

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Fairly new restaurant conveniently located in Mission Blvd. They have very interesting pizza flavors like the Carne Asada which is really good! We sat outside since we have dogs which is perfect! The food came right on time. The servers were good and friendly! They also share the space with an Indian and Italian restaurants. Perfect place for a group who would like to eat different food. It was a great experience and will definitely come back. read more

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The food served here is Italian American food. The menu is classic pizzeria with a twist of Latino f. The service is good and accurately efficient. The ambiance is simple, however the food is great. I will definitely be back here soon. read more

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Just tried an XL Rayos Combo pizza and I feel like I found my new go-to spot for pizza now. The pizza was loaded with toppings and meats and there was no skimping out on any particular topping - well done guys! The price was around $34 for an XL Rayos which in my opinion is very reasonable for what you get. Ingredients tasted fresh and pizza was ready as soon as I got there! Bonus points for having it ready at the agreed upon time. It's a local pizza joint that deserves local support! read more

I ordered a crispy chicken sandwich and two desserts through DoorDash. Everything was delicious and fresh . Give this place to try you will be glad you did Bon appétit read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Tiramisu and chocolate cake both were very good - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

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I ordered the XL half Rayo Combo and Mission Blvd pizza for pickup, and I'm thrilled with my experience. I called in my order, and I received a text confirmation that included the option to modify my order if needed. I also received another text when to expect my order. It was a great service! I was a bit worried that the crust would be soggy, but the XL pizza crust was delicious and perfectly cooked. The toppings were generous and flavorful. Thank you, Rayo Pizza, for making my order so enjoyable! ~ A Neighborhood Customer read more

This is me and my families go to spot. Wife and kids always get the smash burger, can't go wrong. I personally love exploring the menu; the carne Asad pizza is a weekly must! Full of flavor, diced tiny meat, and radishes as a garnish! Can't even go wrong with a Hawaiian style meat lover! I miss the inside but whatever needs to happen to keep cost down, I'd happily be waiting outside in the cold for a 2go order of their fresh burgers and pizza any day! read more

Amazing is an understatement, how have I never had this pizza before, I had almost given up on finding good pizza and this place blew my mind. I ordered a half combination half honey garlic chicken and I was so happy from the presentation to the taste, every bite had all the ingredients you've been missing on these other spots. I'm not going anywhere else from here on out. Bravo read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Honey Garlic Chicken - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

I'm so disappointed with my regular nearby pizza source...usually a 3 or 4 star experience. Here's the story. Just received an inedible mushroom pizza from Rayo's. It was as salty as seawater. I couldn't even finish one slice. The mushrooms were pretty sub-par too. My lips are burning from the salt on them. I wonder if they'll refund the cost? read more

I've visited this place twice, and each time I was impressed. The wings were plump and cooked perfectly. The pizza was loaded with toppings. I loved the garlic bread that came with the spaghetti. Everything felt like it just came out of the oven. The food is good. The individuals working the front were very courteous. I will definitely be returning. read more

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This place is the TRUTH when it comes to pizza. The dough & crust, the sauces, the toppings all make it very clear when you have their pizza - these guys take pizza seriously. No amateur hour here. No mass produced corporate chain pizza business. The carne asada pizza. The hamburger pizza, they have some epic pizzas on the menu. And when you order a large or XL, it's an actual L or XL (looking at you, round table with your shrinkflation). Basically a MEDIUM at this place is the "large" at many of the corporate chain pizza businesses. UPDATE after trying several more times: The smash burger is fire too. The ingredients and toppings are always fresh. The toppings are generously placed on the pizza. This place and my other place I love (bronco billys union city) are among the very few pizza joints around where you actually get what you pay for. Halal options as well. Can't go wrong with Rayos. read more

Rayo's Pizza is known for their delicious pizza, but their smashed burger is an absolute must-try. The burger was cooked to perfection, it was juicy , and had a delightful crispy edge. It was packed with flavors and complemented by fresh toppings and soft, perfectly toasted buns. The fries were equally impressive--crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned just right. Their honey garlic wings were ok. I wasn't blown away by it. If you're in Hayward and looking for a place to eat, do yourself a favor and check out Rayo's Pizza. You won't be disappointed! I'm definitely coming back here whenever I'm craving a burger. read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Double smashed burger and fries - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

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Great pizza. This is my neighborhood pizzeria. Great service. It has casual dining but nothing special. Overall a mainstay for me in good pizza crust. read more

I live nearby here and have been driving by and thought I'll try it. First of all, the sign next to door says moved next door to pick up window. Gives me breaking bad vibes instantly. Second I m not sure who Rayo is but neither of these guys are Rayo! And finally, this guy just gives me two boxes and doesn't ask for payment and then the invoice arrived on my phone lol!! Tip of $8.20 and service fee of $2.20? Lmao!!! I ordered two xl sausage and pepperoni pizzas with extra sausage. The sausage looked like hamburger meat and my dog loved it. Me not so much. It was crumbled and burnt. The dough has to be prefabbed into a perfect circle! Honestly I think Little Caesar's has them beat!! I defiantly wonder what the smash burger tastes like !!! Zero tip left, service fee should go to me since I have to drive over and pick up this sorry pie! I'll never go back! Run! read more

Hubby saw a video about this place I believe in IG and we have been meaning to try for a while. We had craving for pizza this night and actually originally planned to go on Monday but they are closed Mondays. We ordered via Uber eats and decided on the carne asada pizza and smash burger. Smash burger comes with fries and was very tasty. Not the best burger I have had but very good. The star of the show was definitely the pizza and the reason we choose to order from this place. Medium pizza is a decent size and comes with limes and radishes on the side. The flavor is out of this world. Very interesting that they made a Mexican style pizza with marinara sauce but it works. The carne is super flavorful, the cilantro adds a great layer of flavor and freshness and the onions tie it all together. If it wasn't for my stomach telling me I was full, I would have easily finished the box lol. Definitely worth trying and knowing they have other flavors you can choose from tells me I will be back again. read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Carne asada medium pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

We've ordered their BBQ brisket and carne asada pizza and they're great! The pizza dough has that crisp at the bottom and the edges and good balance of soft and chewy in the middle. It holds well. The taste of the sauce and toppings, the meat quality, everything is cooked perfectly! The carne asada cones with lime and radish. Fast service. Minimal outdoor seatings works. Looking forward to try other flavours they offer. read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Medium half BBQ brisket and carne asada. - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

Great place for Pizza-by-the-Slice! I was looking for a nice place to take my son between Fremont and San Francisco for lunch. We weren't super hungry and didn't want a big meal. Just a slice of pizza would be perfect. There are a lot of pizza places in the bay area, and you know, not all of them are great. And only some of them sell pizza by the slice. I said, "I know a place!" I had been to Rayo's Pizza before. There was a Yelp Event there not too long ago and the pizza was excellent! Rayo's is on Mission Blvd, not too far from Fremont. It's closer to Union City than downtown Hayward. About that pizza... Take a look at the photos of the menu! These are not your ordinary combinations. You could get just pepperoni and mushroom if you want. In fact, they have a lunch deal where you get two 2-topping slices and drinks for $8. Wow! Anyway, we looked at the menu and couldn't stick with two toppings. They have unusual, and delicious, toppings like BBQ Brisket and Honey Garlic Chicken. We got Carne Asada and Meat Supreme and some mozzarella sticks. The appetizer came out first and we dug in. These are larger than average and the marinara sauce is excellent. The pizza was brought out just as we finished the apps. Sorry I didn't photograph the food, but it is amazing. I couldn't count how many different meats were on the Meat Supreme, but it was piled high and delicious. We stopped in mid-afternoon, between lunch and dinner, but the place kept busy with people stopping by to pick up pizzas to take home. There is plenty of seating, inside and out. Highly recommend! I would drive out of my way to go to Rayo's. It's worth it! read more

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I was Craving Italian Food so I decided to try out Rayo's Pizza Place!!! I rolled there in my Whip Blue Thunder !!! I was able to Park out front!!! I Strolled in and was Greeted by the Cashier !!! I perused the menu and Ordered the Chicken Parmesan!!! And a Dozen Jalapeño Poppers!!! I paid by Credit Card and Chilled Out in the Dining Room !!!! 14 minutes later I had my Chicken Parmesan and Poppers!!! The Chicken Parmesan was Delicious and the Portions were Generous!!!! The Poppers were Delicious and Hot !!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!!!! read more

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I'm not really a pizza person so I've never ordered the pizza from here but I do order the Double Smash Burger which comes with fries. You might not expect a pizza place to make such a great smash burger but they do, the fries also have the perfect amount of crispiness. If their burgers are this good, their pizza is probably great too. Anyway, I'll keep coming back for the smash burger though. read more

Big fan of the different options available. Not typically a pizza guy but when the menu has something other than "Meatlovers" or Hawaiian (Canadian bacon, pineapple, etc.), then I know it'll be a fun place to try. The interior is a bit dark. It is across the street from a cemetery too. Customer Service? Couldn't gauge much, I ordered over the phone and picked it up. Would suggest having other tip options for just pick up, I couldn't select anything other than 20, 25, 30% tip. Such a unique choice of pizza options and the ones I picked were BBQ Brisket - pretty good, not sure about quality of brisket but it tasted pretty good to me. I would suggest putting more brisket though, it seemed pretty scarce Chicken Pesto - very popular option amongst my guests, chicken breast was tender and the amount of pesto didn't overpower the pizza at all Birria - this one was okay, but I respected the idea to turn the dish into a pizza! They provided limes and radishes too Overall, pretty legit spot. I'd love to try the different options. I didn't ask for "half A and half B", maybe I'll try it next time and update review. read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Chicken Pesto Special - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

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I discovered this place during a Yelp Elite event early this month, and ever since, I wanted to come back and support the business. After my workout, I was craving a pizza, so I came to Rayo's Pizza. Ordering online was easy. They also had a 5% off when you ordered online. It said that my order would be ready in 45 minutes. When I arrived, the staff told me the pizza wasn't ready yet and would be ready in a couple more minutes. It was okay with me since he was the only one working, and more orders were coming in. I ordered a Large Carne Asada pizza. It was great and delicious. The meat had a great flavor, and the heat elevated the flavor. I appreciate the sliced lime and radish on the side to make it seem and taste more like a big carne asada taco. The dining room was big. They had several seats and tables available. The service was good, too. I will definitely be back here and try out their other pizza flavors. read more

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As soon as I heard about carne asada pizza, I had to try it. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I usually eat 2-3 slices of pizza, however, the giant slice was enough to fill me up. It was full of meat and did not fall apart like most pizzas do after you take a couple bites. Will definitely be back when I come back to visit. read more

Rayo’s Pizza - Carne 5. Carne Asada Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

Well, actually, I went here a while back with my son my grandkids, my daughter-in-law it was amazing. The food was great. The service was cool. The ambience is great as well and it's just like if you wanna take your family for some nice food comfort food put you in a coma Thai food they have a nice selection menu. I haven't been back in a while, but it's about that time. My birthday is approaching so I guess I'll pay them a visit. I had a good pizza with different meats very tasty. My son had like a Smashburger with fries. My granddaughter loves pizza so that's what she had as well my grandson had wings. My daughter-in-law had pasta like it's just a great selection so if you haven't went to Rayos pizza then you need to try it out. It's a perfect day to go get some nice pizza or pasta. Just check out the menu right on Mission read more

Food- everything was delicious! The pizza crust was perfect, crispy yet soft. The burger was well done and tasted good. My kids enjoyed the pasta and had plenty of leftovers. Service- the gentlemen that helped us out was so very kind and was very patient. Only downfall is that this place is 30 mins from my house! I wish it was close by, so I could go more often. If you live near Hayward, you should definitely check this place out. Also, everything is halal :) read more

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Service was quick very friendly. Maybe we just ordered the wrong thing. 1/2 Rayos meat and 1/2 veggie with white sauce and sausage(which I think was hamburger meat?). It was burnt or overcooked, not a great pizza. The Greek salad was fresh and a lot for small order(fed 2 people). We won't be going back for pizza. read more

The Crane Asasa pizza here is my favorite pizza ever. I know it's a fusion dish, but it's such a unique concept. I wouldn't be surprised if one day, this pizza is recognized as a must try attraction for Bay Area foodies. read more

Rayo’s Pizza - 5. Carne Asada Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Hayward, California

Came here for lunch because they sell pizza by the slice! Got a carne asada slice, which was really good. Steak was seasoned well and was tender. I love the freshness of the cilantro, radish and onion on top. Husband got the BBQ chicken, which I can see how it's good, but I don't care for BBQ sauce so I won't judge on it. Overall, good place to get a slice of pizza. One slice is pretty filling, though you would probably need at least 2 if you're hungry. It's about $7 a slice. Knocked down a star because the pizza overall was good, but the crust was a little too cardboard-y for my liking. read more