State Flour Pizza, College Ave Elmwood, owner Derek used to work at Benu and Saison and it shows without being pretentious about it. NY and New Haven influenced thin crust, fermented dough with a good crisp and just enough chew, holds up under the toppings unlike a lot of thin crust spots. Burrata pizza was the move, Casanova if you want meat on everything. Endive apple salad with prosciutto and blue cheese sounds odd but its genuinely great. Small cozy two story space, order at the counter, friendly without being try hard. 5 stars, best pizza in the East Bay right now and one of the best ive had anywhere read more

$4.50 Cheese: easy yes. $5.50 Shroom: loved it. Amongst the best NY style available in Berkeley. read more

State Flour Pizza - Cheese, Shroom - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Unexpectedly stopped in for a slice halfway through the day, will absolutely be back! I think this is my first west coast pizza review, as my love for pizza has always remained east coast. Thin crust, crunchy, comes out boiling hot, enough cheese to get the pull, delicious sauce... what's not to love? read more

We asked Google to recommend a place with Italian style pizza and State Flour Pizza came up. We asked owner if they were Italian style and owner honestly said it was more NY crispy style. We gave it a try and order Burrata and Hunter. Burrata really stood out: the cheese was so fresh and it melt into my mouth together with the fragrance of basil. Simple yet delicious. Hunter was tasty as well but a bit too acidic for me. We then got the coconut mochi as dessert. I didn't taste much coconut though. Overall the food was great! The wait time was a little longer than expected but hey the food was so fresh and it was surely made on the spot! read more

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Our new favorite pizza spot on this side of the bay! The Chloe was absolutely delicious, also appreciated the square cut. Full of flavor, good amount of veggies and sauce. Will be back again soon. Got take out and pizza was ready and hot by the time we got there. read more

State Flour Pizza - Chloe - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

I'm definitely a snob when it comes to pizza. Particularly in California, I feel like it's a rule that there is no good pizza in the state. However, I was really pleasantly surprised at how great State Flour was. Came with a ~15 minute wait, and the place was for sure packed, but it was a very positive experience, and I see why it's so loved. Would return! read more

State Flour Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love this pizza a lot. My favorite is the margarita square. The Gaia is great too and their mushroom is yummy, but I love a plain pizza that is delicious. The bread is so light and airy and crispy on the square pizza. Service is fast, and they have a beautiful upstairs area to enjoy the pizza and look over the restaurant. I will drive back out sometime to enjoy more of this. read more

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Take the warmth of a local community-run kitchen, add in some killer flavors and textures, sprinkle on some coziness from the ample mood lighting and you've got the magic that is State Flour Pizza. I don't think I could've asked for a better experience at State Flour Pizza Co, and that includes the 30 minute wait time for a table. This is the kind of place that hires the neighborhood teens in the summers while still taking the time to source all fresh ingredients. Consensus for favorite was split between the mushroom-sausage and green goddess pizzas, but the margherita and hot honey pepperoni were almost as good. Apple salad gave some much needed freshness to the table. This pizza place is as perfect for a family dinner as it is for a first date, and is just as likely to have a table of college friends as it is a post-conference debrief. That's because it's designed for the community, so it attracts the community. read more

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I've tried a lot of the pizza restaurants in the area, and State Flour is one of the best. The Chloe and the Casanova are my favorites. Prices are not too crazy either so I will keep coming back! read more

I have always thought a pizzeria's margherita pizza to a good litmus test for whether its pizzas were any good. So when I try new pizza places, I usually try a margherita (or its equivalent) and another pizza. That's what I did at State Flour. In most cases, the margherita is better than whatever else I order, even if it is marginal. So imagine my surprise when I was incredibly underwhelmed by State Flour's margherita but incredibly impressed by its Lolo (pineapple, hot sopressata). I am usually reluctant to criticize any dish I try because, after all, taste is very subjective; what I don't like might be loved by another. However, I have to say this was possibly the most unsatisfying margherita I have ever had. I could not distinguish the tomato sauce, or the cheese, or the crust, and the entire combination came across as bitter for some reason. It was truly disappointing, especially since I had such high hopes for it. The Lolo was an entirely different story. All of the flavors were in sync. Nothing tasted out of place. I couldn't get enough of it. The tomato sauce, the cheese, the pineapple, the hot sopressata, it all worked - perfectly. I would order this pizza again without hesitation. All of this to say State Flour is a bit of an enigma (at least for me); what you expect to taste a certain way may not, but other things may be surprisingly good. So you should just go and try it out for yourself. But if you are a fan of margheritas (as I am) you may not like the margherita as much as you would like. But go and give their other pizzas a try. read more

Very best pizza since leaving NYC and New Haven 38 years ago. Wonderful crumb in crust and delicious toppings. Salad was perfect. Chef told they even do slices at lunchtime. What a find. !! read more

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Excellent pizza, great service and a simple but appealing setting. Will definitely be back!

One of my favorite new places I've tried in Berkeley!! Both pizzas were great with unique toppings and a lot of flavor. Personal fav was the Darcy because the red sauce was so good with the pickled onions and cherry tomatoes. The crust was perfectly thin and crispy on both. Our waiter was super friendly and attentive and made great suggestions. The inside is small but has an upper level so it was a decent amount of seating for a college Ave restaurant. Definitely coming back to try more and to try their wine!! read more

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Stupendously delicious pizza (we had the Ollie!), from crust (chewy yet tender) to toppings (harmonious fresh ingredients and seasoning) and fresh, flavorful salads (we had both the house and the apple). The night we were there, there was only one server, and we buckled in for a long wait--but were very presently surprised by his quick, courteous, patient, and friendly attention. Kudos to the kitchen as well--i have no idea how they pulled this off. The place was packed. We sat upstairs, where it was cozy and warm, surrounded by the hum of other happy customers. We'll be back! read more

The best pizza I've had so far. Tried margherita and mushroom slices. Perfect crusts without any burnt black bottoms. Most places tend to burn their crusts and I dislike eating the bottoms of pizza that are burnt or over done. Small simple clean place that has perfected the thin crust pizza. Will definitely return! read more

State Flour Pizza - DELICIOUS. I took a bite before the photo - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I have been coming to state flour for years now and I always leave happy with a full stomach. It's a small restaurant but they have a good amount of seating. Their staff is attentive and quick which I appreciate. I've mainly tried their red sauce pizzas which I think are very good. Most recently I tried their special for that week which was a pepperoni pizza with a drizzle of vodka sauce. It was very tasty and I'm definitely going to be back again! read more

State Flour Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Probably one of the, if not the best pizza I have ever had. It was so delicious. My partner and I both loved it and will definitely be back. Shout out the team for their hard work!! And shout out to the cashier/ greeter for being so welcoming and helpful. We really appreciated it! read more

What a pleasant surprise!! The service was friendly and efficient. The space was cute and even brighter upstairs. The Pizza?!?! Yum!! Yum!! Gluten-free pizza was delicious, fresh and a wonderful value. I'll be back! read more

State Flour Pizza - Yummmy!! Can't remember what it was called. :) - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

Love the pizza here! I found this place on TikTok and had to give it a try, and they did not disappoint at all. The place feels very homey and warm, with efficient staff and great pizza. I got a pizza with burrata and pepperoni, and it was fantastic. The pricing was fair, and the vanilla panna cotta was good as well. I would definitely come back and recommend others to try this place out. read more

I haven't stopped thinking about that Burrata pizza! It reminded me of the pizza in Florence.The crust was perfectly baked to a crisp without being too crunchy. The Panna Cotta was tiny, yet so delicious. I will definitely be back. I didn't take any photos because I inhaled everything so quickly. read more

A great spot in the neighborhood. I love the salads and pizzas across the board. Also, going for lunch when you can get pizza by the slice is great. Service is always friendly and timely. Fresh and flavorful - give it a try!!! read more

Pizza was delicious and crust was amazing. We did take out and included each of their salads and both were delicious, fresh and attractive. Only wish that somehow I could have set my own time for pickup--their website automatically sets a time and because I was driving a distance I knew it would be available well before I arrived. read more

The only problem with getting this higher quality pizza delivered is that it arrives cold.

The best pizza! I recommend it to all my friends. I even had my bday party here. My favorites are burrata, lolo, and Chloe! read more

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I came here to dine with my friends for dinner, and we were immediately greeted and seated by our server. We got to sit upstairs in this fairly small, but cozy restaurant. She was very kind and quickly got us water while taking our order. We got the Lo Lo and Burrata pizza. The Lo Lo had a kick with the pepper, but the spice paired well with the pineapple and basil. The Burrata was delicious as well---the cheese made the slice so creamy. Both pizzas had a nice, thin crust and neither were greasy or heavy! For the size, the pizzas were a bit pricey at $25ish for a 14", but I would definitely like to try the other flavors they provide. read more

State Flour Pizza - Lo Lo - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Delicious thin crust plain cheese pizza. Yummy and fresh, perfect for a light lunch. Small and cozy dining area.

Just ordered delivery from SFP and it was amazing! I was looking for a sour dough pizza with fresh ingredients and it was beyond expectation. Even slightly cold, this place is one of the best in the bay in my opinion and we've tried it all. Our other favorite is Mama Boy in Oakland but this one wins for us. We'll def be ordering from here from now on! read more

Game changer. I was (1) craving a NY style pizza and (2) wanting to explore more of this Berkeley neighborhood and so found this magical place. I ordered the Chloe for take out to share with the fam at home but had tried a slice of for lunch and chose the Gaia. Even though I was seeking NY pizza and ate focaccia for lunch, it was delicious and I loved the aji verde sauce on top (it could have been heated a smidge more but delicious nonetheless!) The pizza reheats great in the toaster oven, leftovers ftw! read more

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The crust, amazing. The cheese, amazing. The sauce, amazing. Walking up and down the stairs for seating, super smart, burn the pizza as you eat it. Water served in nice mason jars. Fun engaging servers. I live in north beach, little italy, so I've had some decent pizza, and I'd like to say this is already my top 3 with Tony's and Golden boy (upending il casaro). Gotta try their slices next and catch a movie at Rialto across read more

This is starting to be my go-to pizza shop. Their thin crust pizza has me returning again and again. The tomato sauce is not overpowering. The veggie toppings are fresh and delicious. Its never felt crowded. I have dined once here, all the others times I have ordered for take out. A few small tables available downstairs and a few larger tables upstairs. They also serve beers and wine! read more

Such a quaint, cozy, and clean spot in Elmwood! I've walked by many a times and finally decided to stop in for lunch, and I'm so happy I did. Peak lunch time on a Tuesday and there were still many seats available on both the top and bottom floors. We ordered the Casanova pizza, which took around 20 minutes to arrive. It is THE quintessential thin crust pizza, perfectly crispy and flavorful. You can tell it's sooo fresh, it's very worth the wait. The red sauce was perfectly seasoned and simply delightful. Happy to support this small business. We talked to both people working and they were both so kind and helpful. read more

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The pizza was really good here and the service and atmosphere was friendly and mellow. We tried a couple of their specials, the Lo Lo (loved the bright flavors) and Chloe (fancy and even has a farm egg). They happily accommodate vegan and gluten free diets which is hard to find in pizza places -- the gluten free pizza is a thick and crispy smaller square pie that was surprisingly great. read more

State Flour Pizza - Lo Lo gluten free pizza - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

My friends and I were walking by and passed this place on the way to a nearby establishment we had planned to go to. However, we ended up here without knowing anything about it, lol. It was a gamble, but we all agreed that it was worth it. We walked up the counter unsure of how to order. The person there said that there is a table upstairs that could seat the three of us. They were busy, and the table wasn't cleared, but we made space and someone came up to clear it and wipe down the table. The staff are very friendly. There is a casual atmosphere and I would say things are fairly cramped. I wouldn't say it is accessible for folks with wheelchairs. AND the food is pretty delicious. My friends ordered a couple drinks and we got the Casanova and the Ollie. There were enough slices for the three of us to have four slices each and be satisfied. The Casanova is a flavor bomb while the Ollie is more subtle with good mushroom flavor. I really liked that the Ollie's crust was slightly salted. It brought good flavor to the crust. I look forward to coming back! read more

State Flour Pizza - Casanova & Ollie - Pizza Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Great pizza! Pass on the salad. Get there early, place is small and fills up fast. Pizzas are shareable but small.

State Flour Pizza opened where Gai Barn once was. Derek, the owner, is an alum of Pizzahacker (S.F.). the pizza's here aren't replicas of his appeenticeship. they were an inspiration for him to develop his own pizza repertoire with unique flavor profiles. pizzas offered are by the pie or the piece, thin style or square. The later seemingly a take on Detroit style and the former a take on New York or Silician. (Info hinted at by press releases and notices...) menu posted on front window. during lunch, slices are on display in a plastic case, I choose the non tomato ones, paid, pizza was brought to table when reheated. Didn't get any follow ups or check-ins..skeletal crew at lunch. offerings: Lunch (slices: round slices, square slices), salad, drinks. Dinner: round Pies 14", salad, dessert eats: slices -(round pie):shroom (5.5): "leeks, garlic confit, mushrooms, nut free pesto, mozz, grana padano" -very tasty flavorful combo of flavors and textures on a toasty thin crust pizza, my preferred style. 4.5 stars. Doubt a thinner crust could support all the ingredients. -(square pie): Gaia (6.50): "Mozzarella, provolone, caulfiower, pine nuts, grana padano, aji verde sauce". -the toppings with the pine nuts, small tender pieces of cauliflower with the mix of cheeses and the citrusy aji verde sauce was unami satisfying. the thick breading isn't my preferred style though it may done perfecto. 3.5 stars take outs: -just a few tables on lst level, and some tables upstairs. -would repeat but not with the square pie thick crust pizzas, just not a fan of thick crust pizza. toppings on both were great. -undecided whether I would order any with tomato red sauces. -so many choices. One or more may suit ur palette, other choices may not. 4 stars. Preference for white sauces and thin crusts, a pass on white sauces and square thick crusts. YMMV. Beers and teas available. read more

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Gorgeous crispy crust on the thin crust pizza. The grandma style crust was both fluffy and crispy. I had low expectations for a slice only lunch place, but was sooo happy with the quality of pizza. Don't forget to ask for the green sauce. Creamy, bright, and garlicy. It was great on both our slices. On top of that, the staff was so helpful and happy. I was totally indecisive while choosing my slice, and the server was patient and kind. After we finished, we told her we loved the pizza, she had the brightest smile on her face and said, "yay!" read more

Really enjoy their pizzas, especially the weekly special. We had a broccoli pizza with a white sauce it was so delicious!

Great salads, pizzas and service! The inside layout is a narrow footprint with downstairs and upstairs seating and a small kitchen where they work wonders. We ordered one of each delicious salads, three pizzas- Keiki (Cheese), Classic Pep and Gaia. For 4 adults and 2 kids, we could have used one more pizza but we probably would have had leftovers. So your order should depend on how hungry you are. The owner and staff were super nice. Wish I took pics but I was busy enjoying myself. read more

Great pizza, great salads, great service...so this one is a great neighborhood gem. They get really busy on the weekends so I recommend checking them out on a weekday to avoid the wait. Very glad they're part of the community...and I love their name and brand! read more

SO SO good. They have CASHEW cheese! We usually get the Casanova pizza both cashew and mozzarella cheese for the family. Always tastes fresh and the employees are super friendly. Highly recommend! read more