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    Sammy G's

    3.8 (375 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Pepperoni & Ham Pizza !
    IEat U.

    Great individual size pizza, big enough to share with your love one! I ordered two meals and tachos to share! This fed four people and still had left overs. Large portions and they are also dog friendly in the patio area! The vibe was chill, I was there early around noon and the service was quick! great customer service' will be back to try a beer!

    Fries
    Gabe Y.

    We got the club pesto pizza and two orders of fries. The club pesto had bacon, onions, chicken, and was very garlic forward. I liked their amount of garlic as it added pizzaz. Their pizzas are good and I like their unique takes on pizza such as the Banh Mi love one which sounds intriguing. Their fries have no right to be this good for a pizza place. Soft and pillowy almost mashed potato inside with a crispy exterior. Not dry or oily at all. Get the fries. The place was packed at 1pm but had seating both indoors and outdoors to accommodate everyone. Very nice service as well.

    Buffalo Mac Pizza
    Kelly S.

    Mid pizza We swung by because we saw that there were pretty special and good reviewed pizza near by. The crust of the pizza was good but the flavor?... Concept is good but it just wasn't our thing I guess. The size and price is okay too. Maybe their drinks are better, i'll try it next time.

    10 inch Robert's Classic
    Evelyn T.

    Before the San Jose State University's Men's Basketball game, I hit up a friend to ask, "Hey, wanna get Sammy G's?" With a determined grin, we walked to this fine establishment that has served at SJSU's events in the past! We arrived around the fall's pitch dark of 6 PM. If you're a local, you're well aware Downtown can be rough, so make sure to bring a friend! The service is as simple as getting to the cash register, ordering your food, then retrieving your number. Quite frankly, the most difficult part was choosing which delectable dish to order! There are many mouthwatering options, such as the renowned Buffalo Mac and the unique Banh Mi pizza. My buddy can't digest gluten, I wanted meat, so we stuck with the 10 inch Robert Classic with gluten-free crust. Cost: For a college student, definitely affordable! The 10 inch pizza itself was $14, which is inexpensive given it suffices two meals or can be shared! Taste: This was my first time trying gluten-free crust, and I thought it was on par with other pizza place's crusts! Now that's saying something! My buddy enjoyed her pizza, gobbling it up with excitement she can enjoy the delicacies of pizza without severe gluten allergic reactions. I snuck a glance at the kitchen, where I watched the sauce carefully poured over along with fresh ingredients that'd tasted its quality. I was picking the sausage pieces off the cardboard box, even though I was full! You can never go wrong with bell peppers, red onions, sausage, pepperoni, olives, and mushrooms. These flavors meshed together well, creating a delightful dinner in my stomach! I've got to visit Sammy G's more. After this experience, I'm aching to try the Banh Mi, Buffalo Mac, and Totchos on my next visit.

    Parking lot. 5 slots. Good parking on Friday at 3pm. Street. Parking is hard
    Deb N.

    Happy they offer gluten free crust. Not the cauliflower crust. Offers 10 inch $18 and 14 inch $32. Hard to find larger than 10 inches. Great deal on happy hour snacks. $5. Tatchos were good.

    Happy hour EVERY. DAMN. DAY
    Maria M.

    Oh dear lord is Sammy g's damn good. You can taste the freshness of their ingredients on their pizza in every bite. They make their sauces fresh and on the spot. I've personally seen it! Their tots and wings are delicious. Definitely meant to be shared and because they made the wing sauce on the spot, the taste can vary batch to batch. Their understaffed and popular right now which is an unfortunate COVID circumstance. So please be patient with them. I ordered a pizza an hour in advance once and when I came to pick it up, the line was out the door and they only had two people working. They were doing their best to keep up with demand while still serving their best Zza. The pizza itself is a good balance between thick and thin crust. It is crispy but still not thin. It has more cheese to sauce ratio and drips with toppings when you order them. Their drink menu is massive for the size of their shop. AND THEY HAVE HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY! Most places do not do that. As always, because it is in downtown, parking is a headache. They have 2-4 spots dedicated to their shop but because it's such a small amount, do not count on them being available. I tend to order for carry out and walk over to pick up. They have a really nice patio area for anyone who is a dog owner. Or anyone who doesn't want to inside. I order at least monthly and never regret it.

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    Kymberly I.

    An SJSU staple! Sammy G's offers awesome food and services. In addition, they have amazing specialty pizzas that I have not seen anywhere before. Sammy G also offers happy daily from 3-6 PM. For drinks, they have a variety of beer selections, frozen margaritas, and mimosas. Before COVID, they had different daily specials and drink discounts; however, they do not offer that right now. They also have a great outdoor patio for summer days. Great place to hang out with friends and drink a nice cold beer!

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    Jason G.

    My daughter is a student across the street at San Jose State University and Sammy G's is super convenient! My wife and I treated her to dinner after spending a fun day together around San Jose! The customer service is fantastic here and the food and atmosphere are perfect! The pizza was outstanding and I really enjoyed talking to the young man and young lady behind the counter! They provide a fantastic dining experience! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience! See you soon!

    8" Pizza

    Not a bad experience. Cheese and pepperoni on the pizza was very good. Sauce and crust was mid-tier. A little expensive for what you get. Lunch special would be something I would come back for.

    BBQ wings.
    Alexa H.

    Their current family deal is 2 speciality pizzas, 1 large salad, AND 1 appetizer for $29.99. When I came to pick up, I was greeted warmly by the hard working staff. I know times are rough right now, and this place is working hard to keep their service good and their food consistently tasty. We orders the farmers pizza with tomato sauce instead of pesto, bbq wings, and a garden salad with added feta (I know, I'm totally one of those annoying people who changes the menu items...). The food was good !

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    Nice selection of Cold beer and menu. Delicious pizza! Superb customer service! Awesome staff! We'll be back! Nice outdoor seating too!

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    Love coming back to Sammy G. Best pizza in the area. Great food, great prices and it looks very nice. Highly recommend this place

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    Awesome service food is so delicious great night with music and dancing. Wonderful server and very helpful works

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