Ooey gooey cheese calls to us all and what better way to enjoy it than on a pizza in Long Beach? And we’re not talking about your run-of-the-mill, mediocre, cardboard-tasting chain restaurant pizza. We’re talking about some of the best places to eat in Long Beach, California! These pizza places have some great portions, prices, and most importantly, just plain great pizza.
If you’re looking for life-changing pizza, Long Beach has plenty of great places to choose from! Continue reading for a few of our favorites or contact the Long Beach real estate specialists at First Team Real Estate with your Long Beach area questions. Take a look at our list of pizza places to explore below or check out some other best restaurants in Long Beach, California.
Olive Wood Pizza
Long Beach Bixby Park 1st Street and Junipero Long Beach, CA 90802
The best place to catch this mobile pizza catering company is at the local harvest farmer’s market on Tuesdays in Bixby Park. Otherwise, you’ll just have to hire them to cater your next event! Made to order these pizzas are made with fresh ingredients and wood-fired to perfection.
Pizzanista
1837 E 7th St Long Beach, CA 90813
Starting out in Downtown LA, Pizzanista just opened up their Long Beach location thank the pizza gods. Dine-in, take-out, delivery, by the slice – you can’t go wrong. They have a wide variety of pies from the “Meat Jesus” to several vegan and vegetarian options. Pizzanista! blends the historic flavor and thin-crust style of New York pizza with California’s abundance of fresh produce and small-batch ingredients to bring you one amazing meal.
Flippin’ Pizza
6269 E Spring St Long Beach, CA 90808
If you’re looking for a nice new place to indulge in a New York thin-crust style pizza, Flippin’ Pizza is right up your alley. Lucky for OC pizza lovers there are also locations in Irvine and Mission Viejo. Spotless interior, easy parking, and ice-cold beer. What more could you ask for in a pizza joint? You can sit and watch the pizza being made and rest easy because all of their pies are all-natural, HFCS free with no extraneous calories.
Deli News Pizza
5555 E Stearns St Ste 104 Long Beach, CA 9081
Any student at CSULB will tell you it’s all about Deli News Pizza. You don’t get 969 reviews with 4.5 stars for no reason. It’s quick, it’s cheap and they don’t hold back on the portions for pasta and more. A small pizza will only set you back $5 and it’s huge. Parking can be difficult when it’s busy so be on the lookout to snag a spot where you can. Warning, Deli News Pizza is cash only and closed on Sundays.
Village Road Pizzeria
4123 Norse Way Long Beach, CA 90808
18” is the only size at Village Road Pizzeria and we wouldn’t want it any other way. It’s New York-style pizza which means a light, thin crust that allows you to eat far too many delicious slices in one sitting. There isn’t much seating to dine in so we suggest delivery, however, they do have a couple of brews on tap if you can grab a seat.
Pinches Pizza
1711 E Anaheim St Long Beach, CA 90813
Tuesday's are their $1 topping day you can load up your pie with their fresh ingredients. If you’re feeling adventurous we suggest the Mexican Bandido specialty pizza with jalapeños, chorizo, and beans. There are also plenty of other delicious dishes to choose from to accompany your pizza like spicy wings, alfredo, or chili cheese fries. The staff is friendly and the pizza is good to the last bite!
Pizza x Two
2211 E 7th St Ste B Long Beach, CA 90804
Breadsticks are a must! Carb, carbs, and more carbs are the only way to indulge at Pizza x Two. Pizza x Two is delivered with prompt pick-up and good bang for your buck. Stay tuned, according to their website a dine-in option is coming soon with beers on tap and wine service. If you’re ready to graduate from mediocre chain pizza, order out here.
5000 Pies
2064 Santa Fe Ave Long Beach, CA 90810
If the deep dish is more to your taste, 5000 Pies is right up your alley. Even better, 5000 Pies is a social enterprise of Fountain of Life Covenant Church, helping kids in West Long Beach transform their lives through employment and life skill coaching. This local spot is most known for its loaded buffalo fries, just $5. So plan to indulge for your pizza night. Don’t plan to eat in however, the store front is small so make sure you get your pizza, buffalo fries, and maybe a few cookies, to go.
Sorrento Italian Kitchen
4102 Orange Ave Ste 123 Long Beach, CA 90807
If you live in Bixby Knolls or near this area, it's worth a try. The portions are generous, the toppings are plentiful, and lots of seating for the whole family. For casual, relaxed Italian food, Sorrento is the place to go. The best way to support mom-and-pop shops is by indulging in wings, Alfredo, and more. On Yelp there’s also currently a $15 for $20 deal to help you get that much bang for your buck.
Michael’s Pizzeria
210 E 3rd St Ste C Long Beach, CA 90802
Michael’s has a great Zagat rating, nice outdoor seating, and authentic Napoli-style pizza. The portions aren’t as big as the other predominately delivery joints on the list but don’t doubt you’ll get a high-quality pizza and a great cozy atmosphere. The same practices and principles of the family’s original restaurant in Italy hold at the pizzeria in Long Beach: from sourcing locally grown, organic vegetables, to making the sausage in-house. Michael’s also grows herbs and tomatoes, slices all our meats fresh for each pizza or sandwich, and–most importantly–makes all our sauces, dough, and cheeses from scratch, daily.
When it comes to pizza, Long Beach, CA, restaurants are top-notch. If you want to learn more about what it’s like to live in Long Beach, check out our guide and explore homes for sale in Long Beach, or contact the Long Beach real estate specialists at First Team Real Estate with your Long Beach area questions.
