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First experience was more in 4-4.5 star range but I'll round up to 5 with the hopes that next visit will be a saucier pizza. Overall great experience, and if you like this I suggest you also check out Fuji and Vi's in Pasadena. Ordered ahead by phone for take out of the small Birria pizza. I was quoted 20 min and it was in fact 20 min. This is Detroit Style deep dish, and there was delicious and crunchy cooked cheese crust all around. The birria pizza comes with consommé broth, and the staff also gave me some medium spiciness chipotle sauce. The pizza by itself has some robust flavor from the marinated beef, but it was also dry and salty. Dipping the crust in consommé fixes the dryness but now the broth flavor dominates (and I preferred the birria over the broth). The chipotle sauce didn't pair well with the Birria marinade. I was told that the Birria was the most popular, followed by 7-Cheese and Street Taco. I'll try a different pizza at next visit, and hopefully the street taco will be saucier, or pair better with the chipotle sauce. Or maybe a typically pepperoni with tomato sauce would be the right choice for me. Maybe both
My family and I went for lunch for the first time today. The first thing I noticed was how clean & organized the restaurant looked and how kind the staff was. Now the food- WOW!! This spot puts an unexpected twist on classic Detroit deep dish by adding a Mediterranean flair that really sets it apart. We tried the Detroit deep dish and the Mediterranean pizza. The crust is perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with toppings and spices that give each bite amazing flavor. We also tried three types of wings and their AMAZING garlic bread cheese dip (which for THIS alone I will be back for!!) and everything was sooo good -- super tasty and satisfying. If you're looking for something different from your usual pizza night, this is the place. It may become your new favorite like it did mine!! Xtra Cheese is a MUST TRY!
Great pizza spot but be prepared for a hit in the pocket. 40.00 for a large friends. Okay that said. Pizza was very good. Great CRUSR. SOME OF THD BEST I HAVE HAD. Tons of toppings and Great customer service. We ordered half and half...Chipotle shrimp and Mediterranean. My daughter loved them. I was not a fan guys. But I loved the crust. I will opt for pepperoni if I go back. MEAT toppings were frozen and tasted frozen to me. However...I am very picky. BOTH my daughters loved the pizza. I will definitely come back and just have pepperoni.
Not super amazing, nor bad. I liked the texture of the crust; nice & crisp on the outside with that cheesy chewy dough as you bit and chewed into it. Got the Detroit Pepperoni and I think for me, it was just too much marinara for my liking. Pepperoni was large so I thought it was good proportion to the pizza and tasted delicious. Service was ok and just overall quiet. The place is quaint, super casual, clean, and had plenty of seating area options. Nothing above average, nor anything bad to say about this place. They have other food options on their menu besides pizza; like Pastas, Salads, Wings so in case anybody was curious if they served anything else but pizza. Captures of menu attached for your reference.
Forgot to do a before and after picture but here is the after lol had there street taco pizza and man it was delicious the blend of everything is amazing and the crust is so cheesy and burnt it blends in perfectly with the asada reminds me of getting a queso taco and then I had the Detroit pizza and added ricotta cheese to it if you live close by and haven't had this place i definitely recommend it both pies get a 10/10 for me
We tried this place out and were not disappointed in all three items. Everything had a different taste to it than what we normally are used to. Came out pipping hot and customer service was spectacular. Garlic parmesan wings: one pound to share amongst the three of us. The flavor was awesome. I could eat this all day every day. You could actually taste the flavors. Fettuccine Alfredo pasta: again the freshness and quality was great. I could taste the garlic in this dish as well and it was great. I actually warmed up next day and ate as well to find the taste stayed. Sometimes you lose the ump, but this kept it. Taco pizza: I think this could use a little bit more meat on top, but the flavor profile was amazing. We used the jalepeno ranch with this and the pizza and sauce were all amazing. We will be back to try other items on the menu as we were highly satisfied with all three dishes. One star dock for more meat on pizza, but flavors were on point.
I really like this place. I don't eat pork and the meat topping style taste great. They have the best tomato sauce I have ever tasted. I have been coming here for 3 years.
Omgaaws this pizza. Saw this on my IG feed from couple of fellow foodies. I had the Detroit Pepperoni, so good. Legit Detroit style pizza, which is toppings & cheese then the sauce gets out on too. Workers are nice and helpful. Be prepared to wait as its made fresh. Pro Tip: Get the Garlic Cheesy pull-apart bread. Fire.
Quick service the kind person asked if we were new to the place and we said yes and she was able to break down the menu for us and was able to explain what was most popular and also tell us about things they recommend and how everything is made in house. We ordered and were told it would be 20 minutes the place is small but cute and has seating areas. The food was amazing. It had a perfect crunch on the edges and it tasted so good! We will definitely come back. The garlic bread was good and had a nice garlicy parmesan taste!
High quality, halal, delicious dough and ingredients. Get the Detroit Pepperoni. It's a different style compared to the boring pizza out there
My vote for the best, non-NY style pizzeria this side of LA County. This joint specializes in Detroit style pies, but it's their regional twist on them that really puts them above the rest -Birria pizza being a prime example. It is exactly how it sounds, executed perfectly with the dip and the crunch of the burnt cheese crust being phenomenal. If you like bold flavors, this is the place. 5 solid stars.
I got a chipotle shrimp pizza and it was so filling. I loved the burnt cheese crust that was so flavorful. We were treated with great care and service. It gets loud when full but luckily it was only a couple tables occupied when we ate. I'd come back again for sure.
I was so excited to find a deep dish pizza place in Whittier/La Mirada. I was even happier to find out that they are Halal! I'm not a fan of pork, so I love that they have beef options for things such as bacon. This is probably the most authentic deep dish pizza that you're gonna find in Los Angeles. They have so many crazy flavors like Carne Asada and Mediterranean and all of them are amazing. However, my favorite is the supreme, which is packed with loads of cheese, sauce, and plenty of meat. It's about $25 for a small pizza with four slices however it is extremely filling. I was initially unsure about the prices, but once I tried the pizza I was convinced that it was worth it. The downside is that this place shares a small lot with 2 other businesses. If you're planning on coming, make sure to account for time to find parking. Also, it takes time to make a deep dish pizza so order at least 25 minutes in advance. read more
Just can't seem to get a 5 star experience from XTRA cheese. And they are a local Neighbor. Here goes. We ordered the 7cheese for wifey and me. Lent and all. It arrived nice and warm in good protective box. Delivery service was not bad. It was here just in time. The ricotta dollops are a good treat. Plenty of thick sauce. Love the crust that forms. Definitely needed crushed peppers. Maybe my palette is wanting a bit more kick from garlic or peppers. Good just not a 5 for me and wifey. Definitely we will try again. Maybe next time we will try dinning in so we get the meal pipping hot. read more
2 years ago
So delicious! I came in because I was craving pizza and thought I'd try somewhere new. The ladies working the place are so nice! The restaurant is clean and appears well maintained. I ordered the supreme and it was so good! The cheese melted made it worthy for a ninja turtle! The crust was crispy (I think they bake it with a little cheese on the outside). So so good and they have creative pizzas like a hamburger pizza and shawarma pizza. I'm going to try both! Yummy t read more
First experience was more in 4-4.5 star range but I'll round up to 5 with the hopes that next visit will be a saucier pizza. Overall great experience, and if you like this I suggest you also check out Fuji and Vi's in Pasadena. Ordered ahead by phone for take out of the small Birria pizza. I was quoted 20 min and it was in fact 20 min. This is Detroit Style deep dish, and there was delicious and crunchy cooked cheese crust all around. The birria pizza comes with consommé broth, and the staff also gave me some medium spiciness chipotle sauce. The pizza by itself has some robust flavor from the marinated beef, but it was also dry and salty. Dipping the crust in consommé fixes the dryness but now the broth flavor dominates (and I preferred the birria over the broth). The chipotle sauce didn't pair well with the Birria marinade. I was told that the Birria was the most popular, followed by 7-Cheese and Street Taco. I'll try a different pizza at next visit, and hopefully the street taco will be saucier, or pair better with the chipotle sauce. Or maybe a typically pepperoni with tomato sauce would be the right choice for me. Maybe both read more
1 year ago
My family and I went for lunch for the first time today. The first thing I noticed was how clean & organized the restaurant looked and how kind the staff was. Now the food- WOW!! This spot puts an unexpected twist on classic Detroit deep dish by adding a Mediterranean flair that really sets it apart. We tried the Detroit deep dish and the Mediterranean pizza. The crust is perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with toppings and spices that give each bite amazing flavor. We also tried three types of wings and their AMAZING garlic bread cheese dip (which for THIS alone I will be back for!!) and everything was sooo good -- super tasty and satisfying. If you're looking for something different from your usual pizza night, this is the place. It may become your new favorite like it did mine!! Xtra Cheese is a MUST TRY! read more
2 years ago
Great pizza spot but be prepared for a hit in the pocket. 40.00 for a large friends. Okay that said. Pizza was very good. Great CRUSR. SOME OF THD BEST I HAVE HAD. Tons of toppings and Great customer service. We ordered half and half...Chipotle shrimp and Mediterranean. My daughter loved them. I was not a fan guys. But I loved the crust. I will opt for pepperoni if I go back. MEAT toppings were frozen and tasted frozen to me. However...I am very picky. BOTH my daughters loved the pizza. I will definitely come back and just have pepperoni. read more
2 years ago
Not super amazing, nor bad. I liked the texture of the crust; nice & crisp on the outside with that cheesy chewy dough as you bit and chewed into it. Got the Detroit Pepperoni and I think for me, it was just too much marinara for my liking. Pepperoni was large so I thought it was good proportion to the pizza and tasted delicious. Service was ok and just overall quiet. The place is quaint, super casual, clean, and had plenty of seating area options. Nothing above average, nor anything bad to say about this place. They have other food options on their menu besides pizza; like Pastas, Salads, Wings so in case anybody was curious if they served anything else but pizza. Captures of menu attached for your reference. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Forgot to do a before and after picture but here is the after lol had there street taco pizza and man it was delicious the blend of everything is amazing and the crust is so cheesy and burnt it blends in perfectly with the asada reminds me of getting a queso taco and then I had the Detroit pizza and added ricotta cheese to it if you live close by and haven't had this place i definitely recommend it both pies get a 10/10 for me read more
2 years ago
We tried this place out and were not disappointed in all three items. Everything had a different taste to it than what we normally are used to. Came out pipping hot and customer service was spectacular. Garlic parmesan wings: one pound to share amongst the three of us. The flavor was awesome. I could eat this all day every day. You could actually taste the flavors. Fettuccine Alfredo pasta: again the freshness and quality was great. I could taste the garlic in this dish as well and it was great. I actually warmed up next day and ate as well to find the taste stayed. Sometimes you lose the ump, but this kept it. Taco pizza: I think this could use a little bit more meat on top, but the flavor profile was amazing. We used the jalepeno ranch with this and the pizza and sauce were all amazing. We will be back to try other items on the menu as we were highly satisfied with all three dishes. One star dock for more meat on pizza, but flavors were on point. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I really like this place. I don't eat pork and the meat topping style taste great. They have the best tomato sauce I have ever tasted. I have been coming here for 3 years. read more
Omgaaws this pizza. Saw this on my IG feed from couple of fellow foodies. I had the Detroit Pepperoni, so good. Legit Detroit style pizza, which is toppings & cheese then the sauce gets out on too. Workers are nice and helpful. Be prepared to wait as its made fresh. Pro Tip: Get the Garlic Cheesy pull-apart bread. Fire. read more
3 years ago
Quick service the kind person asked if we were new to the place and we said yes and she was able to break down the menu for us and was able to explain what was most popular and also tell us about things they recommend and how everything is made in house. We ordered and were told it would be 20 minutes the place is small but cute and has seating areas. The food was amazing. It had a perfect crunch on the edges and it tasted so good! We will definitely come back. The garlic bread was good and had a nice garlicy parmesan taste! read more
2 years ago
High quality, halal, delicious dough and ingredients. Get the Detroit Pepperoni. It's a different style compared to the boring pizza out there read more
3 years ago
My vote for the best, non-NY style pizzeria this side of LA County. This joint specializes in Detroit style pies, but it's their regional twist on them that really puts them above the rest -Birria pizza being a prime example. It is exactly how it sounds, executed perfectly with the dip and the crunch of the burnt cheese crust being phenomenal. If you like bold flavors, this is the place. 5 solid stars. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I got a chipotle shrimp pizza and it was so filling. I loved the burnt cheese crust that was so flavorful. We were treated with great care and service. It gets loud when full but luckily it was only a couple tables occupied when we ate. I'd come back again for sure. read more
2 years ago
Just tried the Detroit Pepperoni and an order of buffalo hot wings! First up was the hot wings, served piping hot and perfectly smothered in buffalo sauce with just the right amount of crunch they give you the clinch of ranch, jalapeño ranch or blue Cheese for dipping, I went with the jalapeño ranch and it was thick and tasty! The pizza was served immediately after and was outstanding. The crust is crispy and crunch with a nice buttery burst of flavor. The cheese was falling off as I bit the pizza. Perfection read more
3 years ago
Do not walk to Xtra Cheese. Run. One day, I was sitting in my car at a stop light, windows down. And I took a breath. And smelled what could only be described as heavenly. It smelled so good and I was like what the heck where is this coming from. I look over to Xtra Cheese, a place I had foolishly and ignorantly driven by before. I quickly googled reviews and pictures, saw that it had great reviews and possibly the best looking deep dish pizza I've seen. Today was the day I tried that pizza. S tier pizza. Like insanely good. Crazy fresh ingredients too. Worth the price, worth everything. And I've only had one pizza (I got the Mediterranean chicken one - twas gas (that means delicious)) but I know, I KNOW, I will be going back. Probably sooner than I should but I truthfully don't care, the pizza was just amazing. The service was great - super fast, only waited like 15 maybe 20 minutes. They threw in a cookie for me to add a review, and honestly I think it was more for a joke because the pizza in itself was so delicious that I was ready to make a review. Fantastic place, will be back again. Cookie was great too. read more
Xtra Cheese serves up Detroit style pizza! The menu also includes: pastas, salads, appetizers, wings, and can/bottle beverages only. We got the Detroit pepperoni and Supreme pizza. Omg it's good! The thick crust had a light airy dough and crispy texture with perfect caramelized cheese at the edges. The pizza sauce was great! Not too acidic or sweet; nicely seasoned. A must order is the garlic sauce cheese bread! It's like a cheese lava bread. Order it! Now this style pizza does NOT taste as good at room temperature, so your going to want to eat it "hot" right away or heat it up when you get home. I was able to fix the pizza slices a day after with my air fryer. If you like Detroit style pizzas or consider yourself a pizza enthusiasts, go ahead and check this place out! The staff there are friendly and the pizzas great! read more
This is my second time going to Xtra Cheese. Each time the service has been great. The employees are friendly and efficient. We haven't eaten inside, but it looks clean, though limited seating. This time around I tried to call to order, but I could not get a hold of anyone. I went on the Toast app and ordered there. My husband and I tried a low carb 8 x 10 Detroit pizza and a pink sauce pasta with Campanelle noodles. The pasta was pretty good; flavor was there and it was filing. The bread that came with it was okay. We wanted to try the low carb pizza, but I wasn't aware of what made it low carb. We were up for trying something new, so we just went for it. We didn't care for the crust. It tasted almost sweet, so we cut the toppings off and ate it that way. The dishes we ordered the first time that made us come back were the 8 x 10 Detroit pizza and the Garlic Bread Dip. That Garlic bread was AMAZING. The only reason we didn't get it this time was that the two dishes were already $40! In any case, we're learning what we like and don't like. I would suggest trying them out. read more
My friend and I came and tried this place today. We got here right when they opened at 12pm . The owner and chef very nice and welcoming. She asked if it was our first time there and named some of the popular pizzas and went over some of the menu items. We shared the 7 cheese pizza and a Mediterranean salad. The salad came out first and it was very fresh and it was very good, with some bell peppers, olives, feta cheese. Then came our pizza and we were not disappointed! It was delicious! The crust is light and fluffy and not greasy at all. We got a small size , which is 4 pieces so it was perfect for two people. The pizza reminded me of Pizza Hut but better. The crust had crispy edges and the right amount of sauce. Someone ordered the wings while we were there and they smelled so good!The place has about 5 tables with benches. It was nice and clean. I would definitely be back and try some of their other menu items. read more
This small pizza joint is amazing! I'm not a pizza gal but after getting to try this pizza at a Yelp event I had to go back and indulge. The pizza tasted even more delicious as it's hot and fresh. I got the small birria pizza and lemon pepper chicken wings. The pizza was so yummy and the soup for dipping is just right. As for the lemon pepper chicken wings it was more on the wet side than dry rub. I wasn't a fan of the wings but I will be back for the pizza. First time here and definitely will not be the last. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Delicious deep dish pizza. Our first time there. This pizzeria has a good variety of pizzas and pastas. Also had the Cesar salad, good as well. read more
2 years ago
Meatball pizza and pesto cream sauce with chicken. Detroit style pizza is phenomenal. Pesto cream sauce is amazing.We have eaten here 6 times. Every time is a taste sensation. Owner is a great person We highly recommend trying it! You won't be disappointed! read more
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3 years ago
Our first trip we ordered the Caesar salad, garlic cheese bread and a keto crust version of the birria pizza. It's a lot of food for two people. We will be going back. Highly recommend placing your order to go as the actual restaurant is small. read more
3 years ago
Been wanting to get some Detroit style pizza again and saw that this place offered that. I did not realize that it was a specialty pizza and just ordered a small jalapeno and pepperoni pizza. The pizza was good but the crust was thicker than I had expected. Their crust reminded me of Pizza Hut's pan pizza crust which I like but it could have been crispier. Overall the pizza was good but a little too thick for my liking. read more
2 years ago
Very nice workers and the food was halal and delicious 10/10 the inside was small but nice and had nice seating and the pizza,wings,and Parmesan bread was absolutely amazing and made from scratch and everything was fresh and great quality 100% would recommend I'm definitely coming again read more
3 years ago
We got the Birria pizza, and it tasted so good just as I imagined it. The consomme is flavorful, and in combination with the birria pizza with a fine crispy crust was heavenly! The garlic bread was great, too, as an appetizer The employees were all really nice and thoughtful! I will be back to try the Detroit Style pepperoni pizza for sure. As of now, Birria is an easy favorite. read more
This is a really good food hole in the wall spot tucked away in a barren plaza in a random corner of Whittier. This establishment has truly mastered the art of serving up comfort food with a creative twist. Xtra Cheese boasts a menu that celebrates cheese in all its glory, and each dish is a testament to flavor and quality. The variety of options catered to a range of preferences, cheese-laden creations not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. From gooey mac and cheese, to birria to delectable grilled cheese sandwiches, and borata salad, every bite was a delightful journey of textures and tastes. This is really a hidden gem and a must for all you cheese lovers! read more
2 years ago
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16170 Leffingwell Rd
Ste 5
Whittier, CA 90603
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Hi, does this pizza have any bread? I'm on keto and can't have carbs. (Ugh!) but would love to have a keto friendly pizza!
It's made from Almond Flour so it's keto friendly!!
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