MY EXPERIENCE:
I have been here maybe a dozen times since they opened and the visits are usually just far enough apart that I cant remember if this place is good or not. I know it isn't horrid and there is competition across the street as well as pizza perhaps offered by other Haleiwa businesses... in the end, my party and I seem to always come back here.
PIZZA:
The crust is decent, no complaints and the cheese is sufficient. If there needed to be any improvement it would be the sauce as another reviewer pointed out. Friends and I recently spoke of all the savory possibilities and this sauce falls a bit short... not in a bad way, it just doesn't pack a wallop if you are expecting amazing herbal notes. I feel hat this is a truthful observation as opposed to pizzas that are made where you can't taste the flavor of the sauce because it seems like it was applied with a misting machine (barely existing). This is definitely not the case here. I can't speak for past visits but, the sauce ratio today seemed adequate (September 11, 2023). With that being said, we wouldn't steer pizza craving people, Yelp Elites, family, friends, etc. away from this businesw and I personally would return... maybe even with some fresh italian herbs with me just to see if we could narrow down a specific boost application... but now that only pertains to a specific tastebud set. Ours.
SERVICE:
The level of service here has ALWAYS been spot on. No matter if it is just me doing a monthly circle island training ride (by bicycle: eat fast so I can race up Pineapple Hill) or if I am with a group (post-sunset chillin'). The time to prepare food has never been an issue but, we only order pizza. If it has taken a longer than expected time, we never noticed it. I did see a sign that said that some orders will be called out of order and to basically relax because they didn't forget about you. I felt that was quite the considerate effort but, why that sign had to be made is what I ponder. Customer assumptions?
PARKING:
I have parked next door in front of the hardware store and I am never really sure if thatvis legal or not. I have always mistakenly parked in the lot to the right of the business. Mistakenly because that can be a bit of a challenge when traffic is pumping, like during Pipeline or other events, as well as during peak tourist season.
HOURS:
I usually roll though here when they are open... between mid afternoon and dinner. I have only been here late once, last February, when they were closing up... and the guy at the window checked to see if they had anything left at all... he didn't have to do that, so it was seriously appreciated by my entire party. Keep your eye on the time and call ahead is the best way to avoid missing out. Oh, and never believe 100% in the hours of any business posted on the internet. This hasn't been an issue here, just a friendly reminder that calling is ALWAYS the best policy. read more