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The Pizza Taproom

4.3 (313 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Beer Bar, Vegan
Open • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Bacon Alfredo
Grace R.

I'm guessing that all the 5* reviews are based on friendly service and good beer bc I don't really love the pizza. I ordered take our--2 signature pizzas for $60. They were "large" but they are like the regular 14" pizzas. No worries, I think if you go here and get beers and piping hot pizzas, they will prob be better. We liked the topping combination of the bacon Alfredo (bacon spinach onion mushrooms). The truffle Pizza was fine. The dough is kinda dry. I think if folks like zpizza will like this style. I prefer wetter, crisper almost burnt bottoms like New Haven style of urbn pizza. Its conveniently located in La Jolla shopping mall but parking can be hard certain times of the day and esp on weekends.

Jasmine H.

A good selection of different pizza and pasta options that I enjoyed eating. I would like to come back to try more! The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and they are kind to large parties. It is in the mall, so it has very casual vibes.

Jamie M.

Great deals, friendly vibe from staff, and lots of beer on tap. The pizza was great and such a large slice too. Crust was good and crispy, and it wasn't too thin! I was very very upset my salad came out so late. My partner and I had finished our pizza, and we were still waiting on the salad. We asked about it twice and we were the only ones there dining at the time. A party had just walked in when we finished our pizza. When the salad came out, it didn't even taste fresh when we got it I was wondering what took so long. The salad was wilted and tasted nearly spoiled. Like today would be the last day they could sell it. I'm disappointed, but the staff did genuinely apologize.

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Great combo deals. And one of my all time favorite pizza condiments. One of my favorite pizza places in La Jolla

peanut butter Stout
Paul R.

Have been in La Jolla the past few days and was in the mood for pizza. The location also has a nice assortment of beers. The beer I ordered was the peanut-butter stout and it was nice and cold and tasted great. The pizza I ordered was made pretty quickly and I took it back to my hotel. I ordered the American and it was excellent. Very high quality sausage, a good balance of cheese and a nice crisp thin crust that was perfect. Overall a nice place to get a beer or two and pizza. The menu did offer a wider range of options too.

Jonathan K.

Conveniently located in La Jolla, this place has a very casual and chill vibe where you can get great pizzas and a wide array of drinks all at the same time. They have a very wide selection of drinks including a beer wall. If you want a place to casually socialize but also want real food, this is the place to be. I usually order the meat lover pizza. The pizza is very well done and quite flavorful. The crust is also very crispy. The wait can be a bit on the longer end during prime dinner time, but overall the pizza came out on a timely fashion. Servers are all very nice and answered all the questions. They were very helpful in helping me decide what drinks to get. Some of them also strike small conversations creating a very social and friendly environment. Parking is plentiful. The parking lot is very open and free! That's very hard to come by these days especially in the heart of La Jolla.

I'm ready for dinner, Are you ready too??
Dimas D.

Are you ready for dinner too? The service is great. The ambience is cool and inviting.

Pasta menu
Liz R.

Yummy pizza! Fun seating with tvs, games, and even a self serve tap bar. My bf and I came on a random, so glad we did because we tried their small buffalo ranch pizza and it was so delicious. It was nice and creamy, the cheese paired great with their sauce and the crust was crusty - how we like it haha. We also got their Chicken Alfredo Pasta, a great sharing size! Also great and it had mushrooms a nice addition. The workers were friendly and patient with us as we skimmed the menu. We didn't wait long for our food to come out either, fast and efficient I would say. Overall great place! Would definitely come back for pizza night with friends it seems like a fun atmosphere (they have game boards)!

Brian D.

The pizza taproom is one of the few places that are sports bar esque in the UTC area. The combos have a really good value and there's many beers and wine to choose from. The pizza was decent but good for the price. Fast service and self serve options as well.

Excellent service, pizza and salad. Great deal. Highly recommend. Staff very nice and helpful.

Pour Your Own Beer Station
Becky L.

What an incredible accidental find.. I was craving chicken wings ans pizza and this place SERVED!!!! I'm a sucker for pizza by the slice and they had a bunch of options. My slice was perfectly cooked and well made with fresh veggies piles on top. The hot honey chicken wings were incredible - perfectly fried and juicy and sticky with that sweet spice that lingered on your lips for a few minutes. I enjoyed the beer tap wall, you get a card and get to fill your own glass with beer. its a great way to sample new drinks without bothering the bar tender! I'm also a crazy person and like to mix beers together like Heff's and sours.. some don't taste great, but that's cool I tried it judgement free!

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Steph L.

Large parking lot shared with lots of other businesses. They have a huge beer selection. Pizza's are $4 a slice or $9.95 for 2 slices and a drink. They have a slice cabinet at the register. Order at the register and they bring the food to you. Each table had Parmesan, chili oil and red pepper flakes. Napkins are by the soda machine. I did not see a trash can anywhere. They have lots of indoor seating. Tried: pepperoni pizza slice. It was thin and crispy. A step above Costco. A little oily.

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Great service and great food. Enjoyed the ambiance as well. Will be coming back to enjoy again!

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7 days ago

Great deals my daughter introduced me to this place and she was right the deals are amazing.

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The food at this restaurant is always honest and reliable. Highly recommended. I love this place

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1 month ago

Excellent gluten-free crust and generous toppings. Did not try the beer. Would go again.

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2 months ago

Pizza was delicious service was great. Relaxing atmosphere. We got the two slice and a drink combo. Great value

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3 months ago

Love this place! Cheap good pizza! I get the two pizza and drink special for only $11.95

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4 months ago

Best pizza and good beer selection. I came especially for the guava beer but they didn't have it.

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Is there room for a large group? Maybe 20 people on a Friday night?

Hi there! We have a seating capacity of 90. We do not take reservations on Friday and Saturday nights—walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.

Do they have a happy hour menu? I can't find it on their website if they do

Hi , yes 20% off beers wines/ 2 topping large pizza $14, flat breads $9 Monday-Friday 2:30-4:30… 

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