The culinary landscape of San Francisco's waterfront is set to welcome the latest addition with Detroit-style pizzeria, Joyride Pizza, announcing plans to expand into Pier 1 on the Embarcadero. According to a report by Eater, the growing chain is slated to occupy a space next door to Peruvian hotspot La Mar and a stone's throw from the renowned Ferry Building.

Founder Jesse Jacobs, who transformed his tea shop venture into the pizza empire Joyride Pizza, is ready to open the operation's seventh iteration this spring. "This is an iconic San Francisco building," Jacobs told Eater. "Now we get to continue that history fueling folks in the Bay." Expectations are that the former "Starbucks with the best view in San Francisco," will quickly become a mainstay for both locals and tourists, offering menus that span from daybreak to midnight, with breakfast pizzas and late-night booze options.

Regulars of Joyride will find familiar favorites at the new spot, but there are also some mouthwatering additions to look forward to. According to a dispatch by SFist, offerings will include "bougie" tater tots with an array of sauces, buffalo milk soft-serve with a range of toppings, and a full bar that includes Negronis, spritzes, and natural wines. A mushroom and sausage pizza has also been added to the menu, alongside Greek salad which joins the Caesar and antipasto options.

For those looking to start their day with a cheesy twist, breakfast pizzas will be served alongside Andytown Coffee, while a new shashouka-inspired pie with cracked eggs and tomatoes is rumored to be on the early menu. Joyride is clearly designed to quickly charm and cater to early birds, busy lunch-goers, and the dinner crowd with their array of creative pies. Jesse Jacobs shared with Eater a confident anticipation for the spot: "It was the Starbucks with the best view in San Francisco," he says, with a hint of nostalgia.

The expansion of Joyride Pizza into this iconic San Francisco building forms a part of a broader rejuvenation of the Embarcadero and its eateries. The establishment is set to throw open its doors to the public from 8 a.m. to midnight every day, promising to be a fresh culinary beacon on the bay for pizza lovers and late-night snackers alike.