Love our neighborhood pizza spot that feels like a destination for most. Three seating options, tables streetside that are lovely when it's sunny out, a verdant back patio with heaters and the inside dining room. All are lovely. The pies themselves are amazing; I actually preferred the round pies but someone in my group loved the Detroit style. Something for everyone. Fried cauliflower is spicy, temperature hot, and juicy. Highly recommend! read more

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Tucked away in a residential area, it's great for families or casual dinners. Relaxed atmosphere with attentive staff. The pizza was fine! I believe there is much better options in Seattle but this hit for what we needed. Something I don't care for is sweet red sauce. We ordered a pepperoni and jalapeño pizza expecting it to be rich in flavor and spice but it was sweet and served room temperature. read more

Sunny Hill - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fresh on our Detroit-style pizza binge, our first since moving away from Detroit, we chose Sunny Hill for our next stop. We walked in right after they opened for a Saturday lunch and were the second group seated. Crunchy Cauliflower ($18) - Amazingly robustly crunchy breading surrounding a tender roasted cauliflower inner core. It's so evenly breaded and adheres so well to the moist interior that it almost seems like a commercially breaded frozen cauliflower. But these have to be homemade, right? They are sprinkled with a chili crisp-esque aleppo oil, which is dry rather than oily, and has a bit of sweetness to complement the heat. It's all on top of a super creamy and thick cashew and cilantro sauce. It's fresh and nutty, and really delicious. (5/5) Now onto the pizza. Taken from another of my reviews: there are several characteristics that define Detroit-style. Firstly, the base must be a thinner and chewier focaccia dough-like crust, pillowy on the interior and with a crispness on the bottom and sides that are somewhat greasy but not overladen*. There must be flavorful Wisconsin brick cheese (or blend), buttery and fatty, melted on top and spread until it spills over the sides of the crust, creating a crisp caramelized frico ring surrounding the pie. The pepperoni must be underneath the cheese**, and the flavorful tomato sauce, typically in several wide lines, is spread atop the cheese. There must not be too many toppings to prevent the crust from compressing and ruining the texture. *Note 1: The fat/grease is very important, both to allow the crust to crisp up and to act as a hydrophobic layer to prevent sogginess. **Note 2: This is the one trait I dislike since it makes the pepperoni limp and soaked with grease. Loyal w/ Pepperoni, 4-Square ($31) - Before I get started, I have to say that the pricing for the 4-Sq vs 8-Sq is bizarre. In no world should an 8-Sq pepperoni pizza be $56. Not to mention it's actually MORE expensive than the 4-Sq on a $ per square inch basis! And you get 4 less corners? People pay a premium at Jet's for their 8 corner pizza! I'm sorry, for a value proposition, this pizza gets a big fat zero. Usually Detroit-style take a while come out, typically 20+ minutes, often over 30 minutes. This one took less than 15, which I found very curious. Surprisingly, the pizza actually comes cut into four slices instead of six, unlike pretty much everywhere else on the West Coast. It looks picture perfect, with the two saucy racing stripes across the top and a superior lacy frico crust along all edges. It's seriously a sight to behold, one of the more perfect Detroit-style pizzas I've seen in a long time. It's after lifting a slice up that things start to unravel, at from a traditional technical perspective. Instead of baking the toppings on raw dough, Sunny Hill seems to either par or fully bake the crust before adding toppings, then bake again. This means the crust doesn't fully meld with the toppings, resulting in a crumb that's extremely airy and light and a taste that's somewhat disparate rather than harmonious. It's more akin to focaccia with toppings rather than pizza. And yet this allows the base to be fully fried on all sides, lending a superior buttery browned flavor. Unfortunately this method of assembly causes an issue - the frico literally slides off the bread. Even before picking up a slice, I could see it separating from the dough and melted cheese bleeding through. The top is a little more forgiving, so the melted mozzarella and brick cheese mixture does manage to mostly adhere. Speaking of the brick cheese, it really does make a huge difference in flavor. This blend is miles better in flavor complexity and fattiness as compared to most Detroit-style places around here that use pure mozzarella or a blend without brick cheese. The sauce is very good as well. It's balanced between sweetness and acidity, spiced just enough to add flavor but still keep the fresh zing of a great tomato sauce. On top of the sauce, the pepperoni is charred and cupped. It seems to be carefully applied so there aren't too many overlapping pieces. This ensures the pizza doesn't become too salty, which is really appreciated. Value-wise this pizza is terrible. $31 is the most I have ever paid for a 4-sq pizza. Heck, it's more than I've paid for many 8-sq pizzas. Luckily for Sunny Hill, I don't usually include value in my ratings, but I was seriously considering dropping the score here. (5/5) I think with this pizza, traditionalists will cry afoul. People who are more open minded will accept that this is a delicious pizza regardless of all the flaws. I'm in the latter group, although with a caveat: What Sunny Hill serves is emphatically not Detroit-style; It's a great Detroit-style-Inspired focaccia with toppings. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms. read more

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Try the Square pizzas, doesn't matter which one, you'll be spending the rest of the week thinking, no, dreaming about the perfect outer crust balanced by a savory layer of cheese and other toppings. Every bite is filled with such flavor, and holds well for leftovers. Highly recommend- a casual ballard spot good for pizza, waffle fries, catching up with friends or just vibing out to good food. read more

As a fan of Detroit-style pizza, Sunny Hill has been on my list for a while. Then I stumbled across an article stating that Sunny Hill has one of top burgers in Seattle, so I had to go check it out. This place was fairly busy upon arrival. Someone came up to us immediately and politely asked us to wait a few minutes for them to set up the table for us. As we were waiting, someone else showed up to take our drink orders. As soon as she took our order, our table was ready. Very systematic and phenomenal service! This is within the first 5 min of being there! The building seemed a bit old and there was a rustic vibe to it. It's not very big and a bit intimate. I wouldn't say it's really designed for groups bigger than 4. Our food came out at a reasonable time after ordering. We had ordered the Arcade square pie with mushrooms, the Lord General square pie, and a Sunny Smash Burger with cheese. Hot honey on the side. Arcade - wanted to keep it somewhat simple with this one so I can get a general understanding of their pizzas. It was loaded with toppings. A bit too much, but I believe it's because of the added mushrooms. The dough was slightly too chewy. I tried it with and without hot honey. I preferred it without. The pizza had too much going on. The flavors were there, but it was a bit heavy. Lord General - this pizza was much better. The flavors were more balanced. It was lighter on the toppings, making it easier to eat with the dough. The sausage and soppressata were a very good combo. They compliment each other very well. Sunny Smash Burger - this burger was very solid. Although it's a smash burger, it's pretty big. The toppings were simple and delicious. The onions was definitely the star of the show. It was heavy on the pickles. A bit too much for my liking, but would be great for pickle lovers. This is great alternative for people who don't want a pizza. Overall it was a great first experience. My only regret is not getting a round pizza to taste the crust. The groups around us all had round pizza and it looked amazing. I'll have to try it next time. read more

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I had an early dinner here with a group of friends and enjoyed everything I had! It happened to be a beautiful day and we were able to get a table outside too. I didn't go inside so can't speak to that, but on nice day it's a lively corner in a quiet neighborhood. We got there around 4:30 and were easily able to get a table, around 5:15 it began to pick up quickly so definitely recommend getting there early. Appetizers: Snap Pea/Arugula Salad/Chickpea, Waffle Fries, Broccoli My callouts were the broccoli with miso, ginger, tahini sauce. The sauce had a smokiness that was really delicious. The salad was fresh/crisp and waffle fries are what you'd expect but both good! Mains: Loyal Round with Pepperoni, Funky Crime Round I love the funky from round, I loved the morel mushrooms on this pizza! If you like white sauce pizza this is great one! Pepperoni was good too especially with some hot honey! read more

I stopped by Sunny Hill for a late lunch. They open at 4pm on weekdays and 12pm on weekends, making it a great spot for a weekend lunch. Service was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was clean and inviting with plenty of natural light. They serve both round and Detroit-style square pies. I ordered the Loyal square pie (4 slices) with castelvetrano olives and mushroom. I liked the sauce and the crust, but I personally would've preferred a bit more sauce and olives on my pie. There are plenty of pizzas and toppings to choose from, and it's also possible to customize the order. The chocolate chip cookie, while a little pricey, was excellent and very tasty. read more

Sunny Hill - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My review is for takeaway. I finished a walk around Green Lake and thought I definitely earned a pizza! I heard Sunny Hill had one of the best Detroit style pizza and round pizzas in Ballard. I placed an online order for their Lord General round pie. By the time I arrived at Sunny Hill pizza, my pie was ready! It was a Thursday night around 7:30pm and there were a few people in the restaurant. The server greeted me warmly and handed me my pie. It smelled really good! By the time I got home, the pizza was still warm. The sausage olive thin crust pizza was delicious. They added just the right amount of toppings so you can taste each flavor. The crust had nice coloring and it was crisp. Everyone has different preferences for their crusts and I like mine crisp vs chewy. I would go back and dine in to try their other pies. read more

Sunny Hill - Lord General Round Pie - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sunny Hill Pizza is hitting on almost all cylinders, and when it's good, it is good. The pizza? Delicious. The waffle fries? Absolutely excellent ... don't sleep on them. The salads are solid too, though I'm still mourning the loss of the green salad. Bring it back, please! Now, the staff for the most part, they are the heart and soul of this place. Warm, welcoming, and genuinely a reason I keep walking through that door. So it genuinely pains me to say that there is one staff member who gives off a deeply uncomfortable energy. We're talking lingering stares, a passive-aggressive undertone that's hard to ignore, and an overall ick factor that follows you through your entire meal. It's an unsettling contrast to the warmth of everyone else on the team and honestly, that contrast makes it stand out even more. Look, the location is convenient, the food slaps, and 95% of the staff deserves a raise and so yes, I'll keep coming back. And, keep putting up with the passive-aggressive woman. But Sunny Hill, if you're reading this, a little check-in with your full team could go a long way toward making this place absolutely flawless. read more

1st time customer, excellent (staff, food & setting). Staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive in a timely manner. Ordering our beverages, appetizers and main course were all provided in a timely manner. We even received a complimentary dessert, tiramisu cookie, excellent. They're also a dog friendly restaurant with treats for your 4 legged family member. It was also a 1st for our dog being at a restaurant. We will be back read more

I came back this weekend and had a much better experience! We got our Detroit style pizza, the broccoli was delicious, and service was great! We ordered the pepperoni pizza with serrano peppers and the mushroom pizza. The pepperoni pizza was so good, I couldn't wait to finish the leftovers the next day. Thr mushroom pizza was hearty and flavorful too - very well done for a mushroom pie! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the tahini (and maybe a citrus flavor?) were perfecto complements. We also ordered the tiramisu cookie for dessert. I will dream about this cookie! It was all the best parts of a cookie and tiramisu in one! Definitely will stop by again for Detroit style pizza when I have a craving. read more

With a dash of hot honey on their pizza, and it was a perfect mix of crispy, sweet and savory. Their dessert was a sweet tiramisu like cookie which is always worth sharing with the table read more

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Good deep dish. A little spendy. All in all a good experience. Service was good. Will go back.

Pretty good lime times two! Weird glass but we're not here for that. Come for the limes, stay for the pizza! read more

Sunny Hill - Vod sod with limes - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I would highly recommend stopping here after visiting Golden gardens Beach. The staff was very attentive. The pizza was seasoned well, thick crust, and tasted amazing! read more

Sunny Hill - Saw the sunset at Golden Gardens and the smell of delicious pulled us here! - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Sunny Hill has an inviting, neighborhood feel. It's in North Ballard by Golden Gardens so could be a good hang out or date spot. If you can, snag a table by the window. It's ideal for people-watching and soaking up the afternoon light! A random touch, their glass cups are adorably shaped and perfect for drinks. What We Ordered: Gem Lettuces ($18): The bonito lime Caesar dressing added a unique twist, and the furikake sprinkled on top gave it an umami kick. The romaine was fresh and crisp. 4/5. Really Good Burrata ($18): Kind of not good. The burrata wasn't quite there and the rhubarb yuzu kosho accompaniment didn't elevate the flavor as hoped. But honestly, for this dish, maybe it's just me and I can't appreciate the yuzu kosho! 2/5. Roasted Asparagus ($18): This dish had a lot going on, but in a good way, and the accompanying flavors complemented it well. 4/5. Death by Misadventure Square Pie ($30): The pizza was tasty but portion size was basically for a single person. It's a lovely spot to catch up with friends over a drink and a bite, but it may not be the best value. It feels very Seattle food scene in that way-- iykyk read more

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We had the Arcade and crunch cauliflower and both were really good. I really like the sauce they use on the cauliflower. It has a really good kick to it. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We went on a Monday so no wait for a table. read more

Sunny Hill - Had the Arcade and crunchy cauliflower. - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I got the arcade pizza to go and ate it while walking around in the area. I should have taken a picture from the outset but I couldn't because I scarfed half of it down too quickly. It was incredibly good. My wife actually thought it was so so but I told her she needs to rewire her brain. I think it's because she's trying to lose weight so she doesn't like thick pizza. But for me this was heaven. The pepperoni was perfectly crusted. I believe that's the mallard effect or something other. I also liked how it had both sauce and tomatoes, so it tasted extra juicy. And what's good about this is that there's no crust with no toppings on it, this is good all the way around. I also saw the chef taking a baked chicken quarter out of the oven and throwing it over some greens. And a few other people sitting down got some meatballs that looked good. I need to come back here and try it off. The ambiance is pretty upscale but comfortable. read more

Sunny Hill - Arcade pizza, half eaten - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my new favorite pizza sport. We got takeout and ordered the round Nature Buddy with sausage. It was delicious! I was really impressed with how big the pizza was. Nowadays I'm so used to not being able to split a pizza with someone else because the pizza is too small. But Sunny Hill's pies are definitely for sharing. I'm looking forward to coming back and dining in, as the space looks super cute too. read more

One of my favorite pizzas in the area. The crust was crispy yet still fluffy. Definitely recommend adding hot honey to pair with the pizza. The burrata appetizer was just as good as the pizza to me. The bread was flavorful (I think they add like fried or dried garlic?) and nice texture to go with the burrata. It is a bit pricey and the space is a bit cramped, but I would definitely come back to try more. read more

Sunny Hill - Psycho stick pizza - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR GOOD DETROIT STYLE PIZZA IN YOUR AREA, STOP READING THIS AND NAVIGATE TO SUNNY HILL. We tried the smash burger and the cheese pizza here. As you can probably tell we were big fans of the pizza. Initially we had doubts that it could warrant the price in comparison to something like Jets Pizza, but after trying it we think it definitely does (or at least comes close). The pizza was not super greasy and the dough was so good. They don't try anything weird with the sauce it's just plain good sauce. The burger on the other hand was a bit dissapointing. It was really greasy and honestly it wasn't anything super special. The pizza was clearly the highlight. The service was great, nothing negative that stood out. We came a little before 5pm on Saturday and had no issue getting a table, but we did notice it started to get busy after 5. When we came there was also plenty of street parking. There is outdoor seating and a balcony out back. read more

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We went on a Saturday at 4 pm and it wasn't too busy, so we got seated right away. They have plenty of seating to choose from - indoor, outdoor and backyard. Both outdoor spaces have heated lamps. They started getting busy around 5pm. We got our food pretty quickly and service was great. We ordered the burger with fries and the loyal Detroit style pizza. Let's start with the burger. It was pretty average. I liked the caramelized onions which added a nice sweetness to it. The party itself was a bit too salty for me. The fries were sooo good. You could tell they were made fresh and didn't taste processed or weren't super oily at all. Perfectly salted too! The pizza was one of the best I've had in Seattle. The crust and dough were good to perfection - beautifully crispy yet soft and chewy. The sauce was sweet and flavorful as well. Would definitely one back here for the pizza! read more

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Great little food stop. Friendly and quick service with street side seating, indoor seating and a rear heated seating area. We tried their square pizza and waffle fries. Both were great and loved their garlic ranch sauce and hot honey. Will definitely be back. read more

Sunny Hill - Waffle fries and sauces - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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INCREDIBLE. I heard about the Detroit style pizza here and I had to try. The inside seating is very cozy and my husband and I got a cute booth in the corner. We ordered the crispy cauliflower and absolutely loved it. For pizza we selected the Arcade square pizza and added sausage and it was so delicious. The crust was the best part. Our orders came in a timely manner and the service was outstanding. We can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Sunny Hill had been on my list for a while and I got to check it out when I was in the neighborhood recently. It's a really nice place and it was a nice chill night for outdoor seating. The heater next to us was not working but it wasn't too cold to be an issue. Our server was very informative and provided us recommendations on her favorites. We got a split square pie of the Arcade which has pepperoni, pickled serrano, mozz and parm, and the other half was Death by Misadventure which has garlic & fennel sausage, basil, guindilla peppers, taggiasca olive. Both of these very amazing and I love the thick crust on the square pie. Their round pies have more of a thinner NY style crust. I am definitely coming back to try the other ones! read more

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What a strange experience. We had a group of five that was looking for food after a day at the beach. We asked to be seated outside to enjoy the awesome sunny day. They looked at us like we were crazy.... There were several open tables. We ordered a round of drinks and when we asked the waitress about the menu she knew nothing about what was on it. She had to leave and ask what a hazy ioa was. The staff, assuming it was the manager, kept staring us down like we were going to bail on the bill. It was such a strange experience we paid for our drinks and left. It is sunny, it is on a hill.... But it was a strange staff. Not for me or my family. Cray cray. Hopefully others have a better experience. read more

I visited about a week ago. Food was hit or miss, some excellent, some not executed well. Upon being seated I was asked if I would like a drink. I asked for iced tea, the server flatly said "We don't have that". I asked for a coffee, same response, "we don't have that". No offer of a substitute, the interaction felt robotic. I had water. Not having iced tea is or coffee at a restaurant open for lunch on the weekend is weird. Snap Pea and Arugula salad was ok. dressing was understated. I would not order again. Airwaves square pizza tasted great! Different style than any other pizza I have ever had. Crust is essentially focaccia without the good part of focaccia (salty, oily, herb-y) toppings seemed pretty skimpy. The pie was unique and I enjoyed it. I felt that the portions were pretty small, a small pie does not feed 2 people. The food was good, but Sunny Hill is not a good value. I have no problem dropping $50 on a pizza (in Seattle) if it is excellent, but this did not meet the premium price point. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Bellevue and probably my favorite pizza spot in Seattle, if not one of my favorite pizza spots anywhere. This place is absolutely amazing and has both square Detroit style pizzas as well as round more "normal" pizzas. They have a few standard flavors that stay permanently, especially the ones with red sauce and then they rotate a few seasonal flavors out that I absolutely love. The space itself is extremely cute and I love having a date night and walking to Golden gardens before or after and the service is really attentive and friendly as well. This place is perfect to treat yourself or to get your pizza fix read more

I really enjoyed this spot and would definitely like to come back to try other items off the menu. The vibes are very laid back as it is a neighborhood spot and on the day I went with a friend of mine the weather was nice so we ate outside. It was also very nice that parking is easy to find here. The server was attentive and helpful as well. They have a solid selection of draft beers and a nice simple menu which primarily features pizza and some shared plates but they do also have a smash burger which I've heard is good as well. We were there for the Detroit style pizza and we tried the psycho stick and the arcade. I think both of us preferred the arcade one because crispy pepperoni cups on Detroit is an elite combo but both were very good and I would definitely order them again. I personally wish there had been some more pickled serranos on the arcade though. The side of black garlic ranch was also a tasty addition to add to the pizza as well. For dessert we split a lemon crinkle cookie and I would honestly skip that next time as it was a pretty average $7 cookie in my opinion. I really want to try the round pie next time I come back as well as some of the other non-pizza items. read more

Sunny Hill - Lemon crinkle cookie - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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THe food is good, but the service is terrible. As a senior citizen, I felt disrespected and invisible. I had a bad experience the first time I was there with a rude host and left without eating. I went back a second time and had the same experience and will never return. it appears that there's not enough servers to accommodate the large crowd. Our meal came in stages and some of the cooked servings were cold and others forgotten. Sunny Hill is pricey and I expected to have our order served simultaneously. read more

Love the Detroit style pizza at Sunny Hill. Service has been great twice. The only drawback is that it is pretty pricy. It makes it hard to go often, giving 4 starts due to the price point. read more

Went to Sunny Hill on a gorgeous Friday eve! There was about a 40 mins wait, which we spent at Golden Gardens and it worked out perfectly! They have a yummy, but small menu. The bottle of rose we got was absolutely delicious. Opted to get a regular pie. Loved the food and the setting. The servers were wonderful and friendly as well! New fave pizza spot! read more

Sunny Hill - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is awesome. I ordered their Arcade Deep dish or Detroit style pie online to go. I was done exactly when the ETA said. The employees that greeted me were very friendly and happy. The restaurant is small from what i remember but I may have missed a section. The pizza was perfection. So good that I immediately looked forward to ordering again. The only minor knock is that for the price I guess I expected a slightly bigger pie but maybe not. Two hungry teenagers might still be hungry after sharing a Deep dish pie. read more

Lovely place to get good pizza and deliciously milky burrata with outdoor seating. We dropped by after the hike up the stairs from the golden garden beach. The service was friendly and quick. I am not the biggest fan of pizza but this was good. Nice and crusty with a bite and chewy. It wasn't soggy. The crust felt light so it didn't feel heavy after eating a slice. read more

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A friendly neighborhood gem in North Ballard with slightly steeper prices than what I'm personally used to. My friend and I tried their square pie, and split a regular 4 slice Death by Misadventure (sausage, olive, pepper for $31). The crust was thick and crispy, with bits of crispy caramelized cheese on the edges. Also tried the Crunchy Cauliflower ($18) - fried cauliflower with crunchy garlic crisp and a lime cashew cream sauce. It was pretty salty for my taste, but generous portion for sharing. If you're a fan of Detroit style square pizza and want to explore the peaceful North Ballard neighborhood, definitely worth a try! read more

Lovely neighborhood find. I love finding places that only local residents go to. This place is near Ballard tucked away. The food is so good. Great ingredients and flavorful. My thing is Detroit pizza and it's good here. Fluffy and crispy dough and simple sauce. We got tomatoes and cheese with basil. Service is really nice and attentive. We talked about trying the spicy honey but didn't but they gave us some. They also gave us a cookie when we were leaving. I'll be trekking back here for this place. Just a lovely little place. read more

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We came here around 6 pm on Friday and they had an hour wait, so we ended up ordering takeout and eating at a park nearby. It has a nice, casual, neighborhood restaurant vibe. They do not take reservations. We ordered small pie of the arcade. The crust was really crunchy and it had a generous portion of pepperoni. I thought the pickled Serra is really complimented the pepperoni. They also have burgers and veggie sides but I think their pizza is what they're known for. They have a few vegetarian pizza options too. read more

Sunny Hill - Arcade - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Super great service and food, was appropriately priced. Great wine, beer and cocktails. Could use GF options is only reason for 4 star. Will be our new regular haunt. read more

Definitely our favorite pizza place. Love all their pies, especially the square ones ! Have to try the Arcade & Psycho-Stick. Soooo delicious =D The salads & sides are also Super good too though. Arugula & shaved asparagus salad is incredible. The broccoli & artichoke are amazing !! Drink options are awesome too & service is nothing short of exceptional. Offers indoor & ample outdoor seating. Maybe we just get lucky but we've never had to wait long for a table. So good might have to come back tonight for more!! read more

I find myself thinking of Sunny Hill's pizzas often. My favorites are: arcade and you scratched my anchor. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Sunny Hill - You Scratched My Anchor Pie - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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