Top pizza choices in Berkeley for takeout and dining in
A lot goes into choosing a pizza — even beyond the question of toppings. But whether you go for takeout or sit-down, thick crust or thin, sauced or bare, you want something delicious — particularly on National Pizza Day, Feb. 9.
Fortunately, Berkeley boasts a number of quality pizza shops to satisfy your craving for a slice or a pie.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pizza outlets, using both Yelp data and our own blend of spices to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture — or to call — on National Pizza Day.
1. Zachary's Chicago Pizza
Topping the list is Zachary's Chicago Pizza. Located at 1853 Solano Ave. (between Colusa and Fresno avenues), the spot to score pizza and more is the most popular pizza spot in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,945 reviews on Yelp.
2. Cheese Board Pizza
Next up is Cheese Board Pizza, situated at 1512 Shattuck Ave. (between Cedar and Vine streets). With 4.5 stars out of 5,238 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score pizza has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Emilia's Pizzeria
Emilia's Pizzeria, located at 2995 Shattuck Ave. (between Ashby Avenue and Russell Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score pizza and more 4.5 stars out of 400 reviews.
4. Gioia Pizzeria
Gioia Pizzeria, a spot to score pizza and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 802 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1586 Hopkins St. (between Monterey Avenue and California Street) to see for yourself.
5. Artichoke Basille's Pizza
Check out Artichoke Basille's Pizza, which has earned four stars out of 588 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score pizza and more at 2590 Durant Ave. (between Bowditch Street and Telegraph Avenue).
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