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Zachary's Chicago Pizza is a four star restaurant in Oakland. This is a great place. It's known for its pizza. It's been awarded the Best of Cheap Eats and Best of Pizza awards. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features delivery. This restaurant is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsIf you are a Cal student, you have to go to Zachary's at least once. It's an Berkeley institution, and one of those things you have to do while you're here at Berkeley like going to a Cal...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I WANT to give this place a 5. I really do. Pizza is tasty - authentic deep dish - served hot - drenched with cheese. BUT... -1: Our pizza had SO much cheese and sauce that the toppings fell right off...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must admit, I am a little disappointed about my pizza. But let me preface this review. I have always wanted to go to Zachary's and get deep dish because that is what all the rave is about. I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my the best Chicago style pizza that I've ever had. I've tried Patxi's and Little star and I don't think they come close. The ingredients, and crust are amazing. The slices are thick,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sister introduced me to Zacharys. I'm so glad discriminating tastes run in the family. Whenever I have a serious pizza craving, I make it a point to stop by here. Now confession time, I've never...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
so all of my friends have been to zachary's and raved about it. So I finally decide to have it for dinner last night.We walked in and ordered the Linguica Special and was sat down promptly....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt the best pizza anywhere. The crust and sauce are definitely their crown jewels......thick and piled with ingredients you need a fork and knife to eat it. Our favorites are the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVERPRICED, LONG WAIT, CHAOTIC, DEEP DISH NOT SO GOOD. What's with all the hype and long lines at this place? I went yesterday (10-11-09) for the first time, curious for a taste. We waited for 35...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me say this in the kindest possible way. Get your shit together, Zachary's, or else I walk.I've been eating your pizza since I was a kid. This is the first time I've been very very disappointed....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having grown up in the area, I have been coming to Zachary's for as long as I can remember, and it is one of my favorite places to take visitors. The pizza is fabulous, the service is efficient,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zachery's has to be the absolute best pizza around. Their deep dish pizza is so good, it's scary to even think their could be a better place to get pizza. The ambiance is nice, but the the pizza is...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
all i can figure is that all the zachary's lovers have never been to chicago. being from the chicago area myself, i can tell you that this is NOT great chicago style pizza. granted, they do a good...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's would be perfect if it weren't so damn packed all the time. Every time I am there it is a zoo in the cramped waiting area. The deep dish pizzas are AWESOME, but I recommend you take out (and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I came on a Tuesday night (party of 6) and waited about 35 minutes. Not complaining though since I've seen worse. The hostess was kind and thoughtful enough to tell us that our table...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a fanatic of deep-dish pizza. But Zachary's has made me a believer. Oh, Lord, I believe! What do you get at Zachary's? A small pizza easily feeds three people. The crust is baked to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, Zachary's food was delicious. The spinach salad I ordered was one of the best salads I've ever had...it had plenty of croutons, bacon pieces, bread stick-like things, and other toppings that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to be short and to the point. Does pizza GET ANY BETTER than this?
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's true that thin crust pizzas can be tasteful and have at times crust that is hard to cut with mere mortal tools, thick crust pizza is where it's at. Nothing tastes better and gives you a sense of...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first time I ordered the pizza by the slice. I usually order one of the deep dish ones, but on this visit decided to go with a slice of the pepperoni pizza. At first I thought I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Chicago style deep dish pizzas, $20 a pie., loaded with tomato sauce and goodies I wish this place weren't so out of the way, it takes a while to get there if you don't have a car. In terms...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Chicago style pizza expert I was with said the pizza was good but not in fact as good as in Chicago. I thought it was decent pizza although I prefer more normal pizza. A nice place to have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My only regret since my time post-Cal is not trying their spinach and mushroom pizza, but I just love their favorite and spicy sausage combos too much. There are days where I think it's too saucy, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's was really cool, maybe like 10 years ago. Like when I started going to Cal and never had a stuffed pizza/deep dish. So I've had my fill of Zach's over the years, loved it for a bit (maybe...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Pizza I have eaten. I don't like the crowd at dinner time, but worth the wait. I have been to Chicago and NY and had pizza there that wasn't as good as Zachary's.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious deep dish pizza.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every since I arrived on the beautiful beaches of Oakland I have been directed by many people to try Zach's. I finally caved to the peer pressure. Yes, the pizza is good. Yes, the pizza...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The spinach & mushroom Chicago style deep dish is what makes Zachary's Pizza. It is the most delicious pizza I've ever had and it doesn't even have any meat in it! I think it's because of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't rate this totally accurately as I have never in fact been there. My good friend lives in Oakland, and his brother / housemates all work there.They told me about all the hype, and then I tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only downside to this place is its crazy popularity. so you could say I feel it's a victim of its own success! That being said, this pizza is damn amazing. Honestly, I think its the best deep...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely hate pizza. I grew up with a momma workin the kitchen makin home cooked meals!But why the 5 stars?! Well the boyfriend decided he was hungry and took me Zacharys and I thought YUCK pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Usually chain restaurants are something to be burned to the ground but this pizzeria is a pleasant exception. It's no secret that finding good pizza in California is a frustrating experience and for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Zachary's twice (both times I was a starving undergraduate student at Cal).I'm not a big fan of any pizza but Zachary's was pretty awesome! It had a great sauce, a great dough, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(from July of 2008)"There's something different about Zachery's Pizza." That's what people usually say to describe Oakland's favorite deep dish pizza. I can't say it's the best pizza out there, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing beats ordering a Zarchary's pizza and eating it overlooking the Bay from the Lawrence Hall of Science. Well, one thing - eating two zachary's pizzas!
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first 5 star review. I've eaten here numerous times, and more often get their half-baked pizza to go (its too crowded or too long a wait). Their half baked are just as good as in house. Though...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Head and shoulders above it's competitior's. The BEST pizza in the bay area!Fresh and intersting ingredients. Excellent dough, ingredients, and spices. Always busy, but well worth the chaos and wait....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's pizza is the best, but the caesar salad is the tops! A little bit spicy, just right!
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a whim. I had a craving for this type of pizza. We got there in the afternoon and the place is packed. Although it was easy to get a table/ We ordered, got sitted and was eating their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me set the scene:My dearest childhood friend is, unbeknownst to her, being set up for a marriage proposal through a odd scavenger hunt in which she "happens" upon people she knows, wearing...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best deep dish around. Even if we just ate at another restaurant you still want to pop in and get a slice on the way home! Taste is as good as it smells! Only set back is that it gets very busy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never thought I liked deep dish pizza. My dad's side of the family is from Chicago so I've spent a ton of time there and eaten my fair share of deep dish pizzas. Still, I was never a huge fan. Years...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great pizza, usually so popular and crowded that I don't go there much anymore to eat in. Get the half baked pizza and take it home or to a friend's place.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good pizza. I was slightly disappointed as the pie was healthier than the traditional chicago deep dish. The crust was not oily/greasy, but very crunchy. I liked the pie (I had pepperoni and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I mean, seriously, there's not much to say about Zachary's that hasn't already been said. Absolutely incredible, fantastic, mouth-watering, utterly delicious, killer, delectable pizza. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brings back memories of going to Cal and visiting my best friend...and ex. I'll spare you all since the energy isn't worth it. :PBoth-especially my best friend kept telling me how this place is just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What? I don't have a review for Zachary's? Quick, I'm going to post this up and pretend like I did it two years ago!At (whatever the amount of reviews was for this place is/was in 2007) reviews,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is such an incredible pizza joint that I took Bart from The City just to get a much needed fix of their pizza, Hell, I would have walked. WE had half Roma Tomato, Half Linguica and they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
S.B. and I went to Zachary's today...His buddy from work went to Cal and told S.B. that the thing he misses the most about Berkeley is Zachary's pizza. So it was a must try.When we got there around...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Place is artsy and there are a few wanna be and copy cats of this place ini SF. But none can compare to the original Zach. try the stuff crust pizza! nuff said....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really a big pizza guy, because I don't like tomato sauce. So, whenever I go here, I get a salad or something. Their salads are good enough, I guess. I just wish they had some white pizza...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Zachary's, you set my expectations so high.I visited Chicago for the first time this past June, planning to eat as much deep dish pizza as I could. I figured, if it's anything like Zachary's, it'll...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Somehow by virtue of my own mistake and negligence, I ordered a medium "half-baked" stuffed tomato/spinach pizza, which means you gotta finish the baking at home or in my unprepared case, at my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The deep dish pizza is so good I get a boner!I want to bath in the tomato sauce, and rub their cheese all over my body.I'll fashion an outfit out of pizza dough, slap some pepperoni on my nipples and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to have to go against the majority and say that Zachary's is only worthy of 3 stars. We ordered a linguica and mushroom special of sorts. There was hardly any linguica or mushrooms, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I asked my roommate to quote me on this, but let's face it - he only Yelp's for himself!At this point, Zachary's, I am just furious that you exist.You cannot force me to wait outside for 45 minutes,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's true what they all say. Zachary's is the best damn pizza around. I like to go during the week around noon because it's way too crowded any other time. Very friendly service and cool...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Yummy I've got love in my tummy :)After a day of tasting vodka, whiskey, and miscellaneous liquors, this was suuuuuuuuuuch a wonderful place to go for lunch. I'm a huge fan of chicago style...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a HUGE fan of Patxi's, I have always heard of but never been to Zachary's. Zachary's definitely hit the spot!Ordered a small spinach and mushroom with artichoke hearts, garlic and salami....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my FAVORITE pizza places in the bay area. Great for dining in or take out. Great friendly service during lunchtime, never ate in at dinnertime. chicken pizza pie is my favorite and its one of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's Zachary's. If you want a deep dish stuffed pizza, you'll be hard pressed to find another that can match it in the area. If we were on the East Coast it might be a different story.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I headed to Oakland and found parking quickly across the street. My friend checked us in and reserved a table for 5. We were told the wait was 30 minutes. That's perfect because it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I'm going to say it. I had what I was told was the best deep-dish pizza in Chicago (at Lou Malnati's) and I have to say, I like Zachary's pizza better. I know, I know: it's sacrilege, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled into Zachary's in the midst of my weekend move-in to Rockridge, mostly because it was one of the few places open at 10pm when we remembered to eat. I hadn't heard about it before I went,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm!!! Delicious Chicago deep-dish style pizza. I love lots of sauce on my pizza, and this place sure delivers. I went here with my sister, who normally doesn't enjoy lots of pizza sauce and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
zachary's was my introduction to chicago-style pizza, so you know i have to give it 5 stars. yes, i went to cal for undergrad.i remember being floored by the chicken stuffed pizza filling with chunky...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about a SERIOUS gut bomb. A slice really sits in your stomach just about as well as a steel submarine. Personally, I'm not into deep-dish, so I guess I started off with a bias. But when a friend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's always nice to enjoy a warm day strolling, shopping and snacking along the way.One of our stops was here. We remember walking by once and it was very crowded. This time, it was not and we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mamma mia, Zach's be getting hella love from the Bay. I get it...I guess. Yeah it's good but it's not all that. To be fair, I have never been to the Windy City and my experience with deep dish has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will wait hours for this pizza (which I literally have)! No, I have never been to Chi-town, but I have tried other deep dish versions here in the Bay and Sacramento, and believe me they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great pizza! Had both thin and Chicago style and they were both great! Sauce makes the pizza in my book and this sauce is wonderful and bursting with oregano. Delish!
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my friend to this Oakland location for Deep Dish Pizza. It was about a 45 minute wait, but we had our name on the list and placed our order with the kitchen. While waiting, we enjoyed our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Pizza I have ever eaten, Hands Down!!! We generally get the Spinach and Mushroom. There are 2 of us in our house, but we generally get a large for the sole purpose of having cold, leftover pizza....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it was amazing when it was oven fresh and the next morning, it was the best cold pizza i'd ever had.the crust, sauce and toppings were all excellent.i'll have this at my wedding...if i can find a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WTF... I rode my fixed gear back home with a Zachary's pizza box in hand last night?! Skillz!
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the pizza to beat in California. Been coming here for years, and nothing else in the Bay Area can touch Zachary's for Chicago-style stuffed pizza. Personal biases straight up front -- I love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't like the red sauced pizza's but man oh man is Zachary's deep dish an exception!I came to Zachary's right at the opening hours after I got a blood drawn. I wanted a good treat to make...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The deep-dish pizza here is probably as good as it gets on the West Coast. In addition to the deep-dish pizzas, the thin crust are delicious. The lunch special is $3.50 per slice and that is just fine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The undisputed best deep dish pizza in the Bay Area. I'm from the Midwest, land of the deep dish. There is nothing quite like a really chewy, thick crust with mounds of cheese and toppings. Zachary's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An experience to be sure, and its worth traveling for from within the bay area (I have driven from San Mateo a couple of times now). From a the selection within the area (and generally outside of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off this review by introducing myself. My name is Ginny, and I am a Chicagoan. I've lived there all my life.Now, by saying that, hopefully you'll understand that this means I know good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I thought their deep-dish pizza was OKAY. It wasn't AMAZING like the other reviews have described. It was my first time trying deep-dish pizza, and I think I'd rather go with thin crust. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i never realized that zachary's deep dish pizza really was a "stuffed" pizza, in that there is a very thin layer of dough between the tomato sauce at the very top and the fillings below. thankfully, i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's a definite must stop if and whenever you're in the East Bay. Their deep dish pizza is memorable especially when it's stuffed with chicken, italian sausage or even with their house special:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the deep dish pizza. I've read people comparing it to Little Star in the city (which I also love) but it's not the same, so don't compare! I like my pizza with lots of toppings and lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always heard about this place from friends and read about reviews in mags and of course Yelp. So the average pizza-goer for Zachary's always gets the regular deep dishes with the greasy, yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's has abolutely wonderful stuffed pizza!
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you make your way to the East Bay, make sure to stop by Zachary's Pizza. For those without a vehicle, the Oakland location is more convenient - it's located right by the Rockridge BART station....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
deep dish is the best. 3.25 in the day time for a slice of cheese . you cant beat that with a stick! it would be nice if they had deep dish slices more often.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the deep dish pizza - half spinach and mushroom and half pepperoni, sausage, and mushroomPros: Shorter wait time than expected - able to order while you wait. I absolutely love their tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars, rounded down.I'm sorry, but I didn't think it was THAT good. I'm still glad that I finally came and tried this out, but to be honest, it was pretty meh.I would take a nice slice of thin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place serves a 2 star chicago pizza. Not worth the wait. period.There are soo many east bay natives that LOVE this place. I don't know if its b/c they have so many fond memories of eating this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM. If you're looking for truly delicious stuffed pizza, this is the place. It's crowded all the time, but it's so worth the wait. Maybe it's not like the "real thing," but we're not in Chicago,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So good. I always order it to go because the line is always out the door and I don't like to wait. My favorite is the spinach mushroom deep dish.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you have never eaten true Chicago style pizza you will probably think Zachary's is amazing. All my native Bay Area friends love this place.If you are like me who grew up in the midwest and have had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best deep dish in the East Bay. The secret is the awesomeness.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give Zachary's two stars with one to grow on... When I got to the front of the long line, the girl told me that I can only get slices of thin crust pizza to go. This defeated the purpose of taking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spinach & mushroom: Zachary's pride and joy- blend of cheeses, spinach, special spices and mushrooms. $19.50 for a 10" (serves 2-3) $4 beer (can't remember name- will edit later)Side salad w/ ranch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good Chicago style deep dish pizza. Generous with toppings. Can get crowded, but I give the pizza a thumbs up!
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my little sister and a friend. I had to wait for those two slow asses for about a half an hour while sitting at one of the tables. I didn't get too many dirty looks from the staff for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best deep dish Pizza! I can't believe I found a place as good as Little Star in the East Bay! The goddess dressing that comes with the green salad is superb as well....this place gets packed,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Zachary's, how I love thee. Your deep dish is like heaven in my mouth. Usually when I'm with people, I'll go for the popular spinach and mushroom deep dish, but if I had my druthers, I'd get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It is PATHETIC to see what low standards of pizza quality people in the Bay Area have come to accept as good. $25 for a small half-baked peice of crap. Little Ceasers makes a better pie for 5 bucks....
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprised by how much inferior in quality and taste the thin slice is to the deep dish as well as the attentive superior service at this pizza joint (when not overstuffed with people)8755
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's has the best deep dish pizza, hands down. Just the right balance of crust, seasonings, toppings, sauce, and cheese so fans of one or the other will be satisfied. It is almost as good as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG the pics are torchure! I miss Zachary's....darn diet!Anyways, this place is great. Always packed with people but they always find you a corner, its so cozy and fun. We always order a medium so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my (and half of Rockridge's) favorite restaurant! If you like stuffed/Chicago style pizza (and especially stewed tomatoes), you can't help but to love this place. This is no Pizzaria Unos...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Spinach and Mushroom, light cheese - Deep Dish. This is so delicious and filling. The atmosphere gets a little crazy in Berkeley, but you can call ahead and order out or grab a take and bake. On the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great, I went to middle school here years ago and would die to get out of school just for a slice of their pizza. Now im living in Los Angeles and would give anything for a pizza place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is it worth the 1 to 1.5 hour wait? Is it worth it to be squished inside a small dining area with the waitstaff climbing around you to get to the next table? Is it worth it to drive over that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no inappropriate time to eat a Zachary's pizza. That is why I eat them all the time. I live 6 1/2 minutes away by car and sometimes it doesn't seem close enough.They pump out the smell of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The way pizza is supposed to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My prior visit was my first experience with Zachary's deep dish pizza. I gave it a 5. This time, I tried the traditional flat crust pizza and was pleasantly surprised. Not only was it either the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have the best pizza I've ever had. It's so thick and filled with tomatoes. just thinking about it makes my mouth water. They have half baked pizzas you can take home and finish off in your own...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE this pizza. In fact just writing this review is making me drool and crave it. I'm not sure why anyone would order anything other than the stuffed pizza but to each their own. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
your pizza is the BEST! i love the thin crust with pepperonni! i love how the inside is decorated with all the drawings fromm past competitions! Rock on!
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their chicken basil pizza is the best ever! I've had pizza all over the U.S. (and in Chicago), and this place gets the gold medal. This place is better than the Solana location. I've never been to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had the dip dish mediterranean. The crust was good. Taste was average - we kept having to put alot of seasoning on it. Way too tomato-ey. Maybe I'll try another flavor next time. Also, the 'small'...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first time trying Chicago deep dish,m and I was disappointed. The sauce was just too sour and acidic tasting. If the sauce is the main component of the dish, you'd better damn well use...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of deep dish pizza, and Zachary's truly delivers (no pun intended). They layer the tomato sauce thick, which is just the way I like it. Every bite is like heaven, and the sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a native Chicagoan! Zachary's Pizza mimics Giordano's Pizza out of Chicago, which is the best stuffed that there is. In 1994, when I first tasted Zach's it was a descent pie. The crust was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place that I've ever gotten a pizza in California! The best time to avoid this place is during a Friday/Saturday evening because that's when it's the most crowded. I would recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza in the whole world(deep dish), even though its pricy. Good salad, too.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For years, I had heard about Zachary'sfrom friends & coworkers. Last weekend, some friends suggested the place. When we arrived at 7PM, the estimated wait was 50 minutes. What I noticed immediately...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You got to come here! Please believe the hype. It's VERY good. I came here with a group to celebrate a friend's birthday today. We started out with the garden salad which was nice and light. It came...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
now THAT is what i call a chicago deep dish!if you're in the mood for some GREAT pizza, you definitely need to check this place out! i thought i was going to pass out from exhaustion, trying to finish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is as close as it gets to legendary! Every out-of-town friend makes a trip here and talks about it for months afterwards. Order a half-baked deep dish and bring it home - you can avoid the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply WOW!! This is what I call pizza! THICK n hefty deep-dish slices, with GOOOEY cheese in the middle, and fresh hearty, chunky tomato sauce to top it off! It's not a pizza pie, it's a pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being from Chicago I was shocked to find a pizza place that rivals the ones back home. This one certainly does. It's a little far from campus, so it's a good idea to drive. The wait can be long and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love pizza. i can eat this every day and not get sick of it. the boyfriend has been raving about how yummy zachary's is in san ramon. since it's bit of a way for me to get there, i was bummed i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes judging by the crowd and the promise of chicago-style pizza. As a former East-coaster, I have been nothing but disappointed by CA pizza.My girlfriend liked it and the couple next to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was first introduced to Zachary's pizza back in my UC Berkeley research group days where we'd get Zachary's for our Monday group lunch meetings. :-) Mmmm... the Good Health pizza with chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I've heard friends raving about this spot and how its the best pizza around. I knew one day I'd be in Berkeley and I'd just have to give them a try.Well this past Sunday I was in Berkeley and it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with Dawn L. I had Zachary's pizza for years before I made a trip to Chicago (tried Lou Malnati's), and I still favor Zachary's for deep dish pies.This place is always so packed, which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not that the heavenly choir of the cult of Zachary's needs another voice, but I'm actually giving this place 6 stars. I guess the minus-one would be for the cash-only policy, although the last thing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great solid pizza. Although they're famous for the thick crust pies, I usually order the thin crust. It's faster and tastes pretty darn good. Only thing I hate is the lines!
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so I went back bc my Dad is in town and loves deep dish and when we walked out of the apt. the smell was so intoxicating as normal that we decided to give it a try (for me again). I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never had pizza like this before. `Got a pie to-go. Half cooked & ya bake it up yourself. Smells glorious.Tastes like heaven. The Spinach & Mushroom is fanfuckingtastic.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have no idea how many times I've been here, but every single time I do take a trip out, the Chicago-style pizza is awesome. Unfortunately for me, I had Zachary's before I went out to Chicago to have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Chicago and had as my friends several kids who's parents owned REAL Chicago style pizza places. So I know wherefrom I speak, and Zachary's is the genuine article. Especially their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a native Californian, like I am, you have never had pizza like this. In fact, it is so different, it is hard to compare it to "regular pizza".I went here with my husband (then boyfriend)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only pizza I eat. It's fresh and the flavors just pop. I ALWAYS get the pizza to go. The wait to eat there is crazy sometimes. I hear they also sell a half baked to complete at home....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best place in the bay area for deep dish pizza. The wait is always long so I avoid it by taking out my pizza. (which I highly recommend). If you do take out, it takes about 30-40...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE this place but the wait is sooooooooooooooooooo loooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggg.i always get the chicken and artichoke hearts pizza. the spinach salad is great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating at Zachary's since they opened way back when! Those awards on the walls aren't for nothing, that's for sure! I usually go back and forth between the deep dish and thin crust,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving for pizza for two days. After two days of hints my fiance gave in. I quickly went on yelp and read off the first four names that popped up. He shook his head to everything except...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like this place. We drove by so many times, and it looked great from the outside and was always packed. So one Sunday, we make a special lunch trek to eat at the famous Zachary's. Hmmm....
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best deep dish pizza in the Bay Area. I've dined at the Berkeley, Oakland, and San Ramon locations and always ask why they don't have one in San Francisco. I don't do the East Bay...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. Crayons for my friends' kid, and deep dish for her hubby. Close quarters, tho.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know it's good when you can't get a table. Get the half-baked pizza and cook it @ home. If you dine in get a salad and share it with a friend. The bread stick that comes w/the salad is huge. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is very good pizza, perhaps the best deep dish in the area (although I have yet to try Little Star's deep dish).But given all that I've heard, I wanted to be wowed, and it didnt' do that.Still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dont know what all the hoohaa about, but zachary pizza just suck for me. It like eating a piece of dough with lot of tomato sauce on it, actually it is. Where's the meat, where's the cheese. And what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it's been a few years since i've been to zachary's but had been wanting to go back to reminisce of good ole chicago deep dish. we all got there and were seated pretty quickly. we had ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are apparently two camps: those who prefer Zachary's to Little Star and those who prefer Little Star to Zachary's. I am with the latter. The Boyfriend's old roommate (and Cal alum) had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good selection of pizza's with a wide variety of toppings, available in thick or thin crust.With a party of four, a few weeks ago, we ordered two thin crust pizza's and split these. The toppings were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good Chicago-style pizza. Tasted really close to Lou Malnati's from Chicago. Very good buttery crust and ingredients tasted really fresh. The only thing that takes away from giving it 5 stars is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just the sight of one of these glorious pies will make your arteries harden....... Come to Zacharys if you want a filling, cheesy mess of goodness and happiness.I always get (as big as they'll make...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must start out by admitting that I'm a "thin crust whore" love that stuff... So I was a bit skeptical when the husband said lets go for the deep dish. I was looking around at everyone's stools and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Another pizza joint; but this time, I took away some negatives.I like deep dish pizza, I do. But I believe when it's done right, the deep is from the MASS of filling. At Zachary's, this is still...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love deep dish pizza. I would pick deep dish over thin crust any day. With that in consideration, this review may be biased.Get here early or prepare to stand a couple hours in line. The first time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's is always difficult to get someone on the phone but it is worth the wait. The pizza are excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like deep-dish, sounds like this is the place for you. I've never had any other kind of pizza by them, though-- no one will let me order anything other than their Deep-dish.So I'll be talking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt the best pizza in the world. Now, I've never been to Chicago but I have been to New York and I do consider myself a pizza fanatic. The only problem is that you sometimes have to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Woah! First time in years I've eaten at this place. This is great pizza. Albeit, I have never been to Chicago unfortunately to have a Real Chicago style pizza...but I am sure this can compete with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good pizza. Nice & attentive waitstaff. Ridiculously crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whether it be an ode to a former love of mine, (he's originally from Chicago) or that i just love pizza, Zacharys is the best of the Bay! Ingredients are piled high! If you love tomatoes, this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had Zachary's a number of times over the years. When I was at Cal, it was a special, expensive treat for my brokeass. Do you know how many hours I had to serve coffee at Milano to earn enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All-expenses paid business trip to Chicago sounds amazing, until the biggest blizzard all winter hits. Windy city snowstorm my boss.... not the best combo of elements. After my plane is de-iced, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was delicious and then some. I got there about 7pm on a Tuesday. It was packed. I made my way up the ramp and found the hostess. She was ridiculously busy. But even with the crowd, she was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I normally don't like pizza but man Zachary's has changed my mind! I think I like it so much because they are not stingy with their toppings! I love the spinach and mushroom with added sausage! It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You truly can't go wrong with Zachary's. Whether you're a deep dish diva or a thin crust cutie, there's something for you. I've visited both locations about a half-dozen times and I must say I only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
now that i've tried zachary's, i've joined the cult of loyal fans. even as a thin crust lover!we went on a sunday night and didn't expect the place to be as packed. BIG mistake. we had to wait about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of you will hate me for saying this. Zacharys is the best Chicago style pizza period. Yes, sorry Chicago, I said period. The sauce is truly the star here. It's tangy, but so much where you lose...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the wait here is always immense but the food is definitely well worth it. The izza we had was super flavorful with a plethora of cheeses and ingredients. Every thing tasted fresh as far as i could...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's has some of the best pizza I've ever had the chance to feast on.I know what you're thinking: Pizza, feast, those don't go together.Wrong! At Zachary's they do. For one, or both, of two...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's pizza and me go back a long ways...as evidenced by my ever expanding waistline. All of their pizzas are good, people one here who don't like it are either pizza snobs from chicago or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The aforementioned sugar mamma in my last post took me here for our second meal of the day, and damn it was an experience. Much like Mama's or Dottie's in San Francisco, the wait really enhances the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite local deep dish Chicago style pizza! The restaurant is always crowded/loud and there is no real waiting area so I usually just place a phone order and pick up the pizza and enjoy it at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good for what it is. Chicago style pizza is an inherently inferior brand of pizza to the real pizza that you might get in NY or NJ, but Zachary's does about as good a job as you could want,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I had two slices of the veggie pizza with sausage and it was really good. The tomatoes are a bit tangy, but the flavors are really good and the crust is tasty. The pies are $25. We also had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Zachary's, and I go here frequently, but it is definitely not a 4 star restaurant. We usually order the deep dish pizza with spinach, tomato and cheese. I just eat the filling. Zachary's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With nearly 1,000 reviews on this place, there isn't much to add that hasn't already been said~ Sigh! I remember the days when I used to drive HOURS to get a pizza here and thought it was worth every...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazingly delicious! Brings a new meaning to the word pizza. Never been to Chicago but I can't imagine it can possibly get better.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Om nom nom. Need I say more? Yes?How about that I'm eating a left over slice of Zachary's from last night's dinner as I'm writing this review and I feel like I'm getting high as a result? Eating a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why I've never reviewed the greatness that is Zachary's before, but now that I'm in LA and haven't found anything that compares, it made me nostalgic for this great pizza.Chicago deep...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try to remember for me the first time a midget agreed to let you do her(after paying her and the moonlight ranch/brothel a tidy sum).Remember how fantastic that was,well Zachary's deep dish pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Zachary's. Busting to the brim with teens, tweens and local peewee soccer teams. Walls lined with self-praising art done by local middle schools. youre's such a community point of interest and you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here is a list of things I consider Over-rated:1.Scallops2.Romance3.Work4.Reality TV5.Clothes6.ZACHARY'S PIZZAYou're probably thinking to yourself this chick doesn't know shit, and that is true for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best pizza ever. So thick and piled with ingredients you need a fork and knife to eat it. I tried to go here every couple of months to get my pizza fix. The service is great and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to my wonderful friend Hanna, I was able to experience Zachary's on our trip up to the Bay area. Definitely one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten, and I'm usually a thin crust kind of girl!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just love this place! You are completely full after two slices. One pie can feed 4 people. The mushroom spinach Chicago-style is fantastic!
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love this place!!! wait time is way too long so we tend to go there late. once, we went there around 7-7:30 and got a seat around 8:30. but at 8:30 there was no waiting in line so why didn't we go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's Pizza is the closest thing to religion for me.Which means:A. I consider any rating less than five stars to be blasphemy; and/orB. l feel threatened by reality-based reviewers; and/orC. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My review might be a little skewed because I don't really like deep dish pizza. Like the previous review, don't shoot me either because of my 3 stars. This place is packed, overrated, and deserves...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will not wait in the long line with the rest of the sheeple for mediocre bread bowl pizza. I will not wait in the long line with the rest of the sheeple for mediocre bread bowl pizza. I will not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't shoot me guys... I just wasn't that impressed with Zachary's Pizza. Maybe I fell victim to all the 5 star yelp hype and expected more than what a mere pizza would be able to offer me. I dunno....
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about Zachary's that hasn't already been said. In truth, not a whole heck of a lot. However, I will reconfirm what nearly everyone has to say about this place and say that it is fucking...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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I'm originally from the Rockridge area of Oakland,now living in Florida.Whenever I go home to visit I call Zachary's about five seconds after I'm in my rental car.(Their number is programed into my ph...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype. This shit is serious.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic deep-dish pizza parlor, better than any I've had in Chicago, even! All ingredients were fresh and not at all overcooked --- even the marinara still had recognizable tomato chunks. Wait was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmm..... double mmmMmmMmmm... the pizza here isn't really pizza. I'd describe it as a mouth-watering-absoutely filling-oogy-gooey-cheesy pie... yumm!! Deep dish pizza but don't let the "deep dish"...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had Zachary's for the first time tonight and enjoyed it immensely. Well made pizza with great, fresh ingredients. We did not have much of a wait as we got there just before 6. But as we were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Personally in my mind, pizza is pizza, and you can't really go wrong with it. I mean Little Caesars isn't the best, but it's not awful. But I do have to admit that Zachary's is pretty darn good....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no better food on earth than Spinach and Mushroom Deep DIsh from Zach's.Been eating it for over 20 years, followed every lead on chow hound in Chicago to no avail. Nothing better. It' so good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So good. FYI - we went on Monday at 6:30 pm and didn't have to wait at all. It was pretty slow when we left at 7:45 too.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My Zachary's experience can be summed up in one word:: Mehhhh.We came on a saturday night at 7pm (our bad, I admit). Firstly, parking was no easy task. Then You essentially wrestle your way in through...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two times we have been there now. Both times we ordered a thin crust pizza. Both times the pizza was really, really good. Both times the server was professional and polite.The second time we sat at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care that Zachary's charges me $24 for a small deep dish pizza. I don't care that I have to wait a half hour and then go pick it up. I don't care that sometimes by the time I get it home it is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza ever! I recommend the thick crust mushroom and spinach or thick crust chicken pesto! Mmm delish!! Since it's so crazy most of the time, i find it easier to either or a half baked pizza or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Giordanos (Chicago, IL) vs. Zacharys (Berkeley, CA)W H O W I L L W I N ? ? ? It's a pretty close tie since Giordanos IS in Chicago and it SHOULD be the best since Chicago is known for their deep...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I get that if your from Chicago you may not be a fan. Their deep dish should become known as some other classification of pizza, but it's all I know so Zach's is da bomb. And I think you will agree,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you the sort who will burn the top of your mouth just to get the permanent sensation of succulent cheese with mild Italian spices for the rest of the evening? Are the type of person who can go...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aaron's Big Eat East Bay: 100 Things to Try Before You Diehttp://www.yelp.com/list/the-big-eat-east-bay-100-things-to-try-before-you-die-oakland#11 - At least one slice of the deep dish spinach...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get there early after parking somewhere nearby in the neighboring streets to admire a sunset walk before dinner, order a stuffed pie, paying almost double what you would normally pay for it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After the food coma, I was up around 6PM right before Calvin arrived at the hotel. Mary and Calvin swears it is the best pizza ever! Sure why not. Calvin says it is usually more busy and when we got...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being a Chicago transplant I've been seeking a worthy Bay substitute to satisfy my occasional deep dish cravings. Ordered the Hot Link special. Really enjoyed the sauce, the cheese and cilantro worked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
can i get a "hell yeah!"
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good, but not 4 or 5 star worthy. Its Chicago style pizza but definitely not Chicago flavors, perhaps you're thinking it wouldn't be fair to compare it to a pizza from Chicago, but if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously got the chills while looking through the pictures of all the pizza. This pizza is by far the best pizza my mouth has ever got to taste!!! The wait here is riddiculous, usually about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My yelp name is Tammy "the carnivore" Lee.I will virtually NEVER step into an eating establishment without ordering meat. It just isn't right.Unless that establishment is Zachary's. I've had a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Omg, I haven't written a review for Zachary's yet? Insane! Zacharys is literally my favorite pizza spot in the whole world! Okay, I've never been to Chicago and the pizza I've had in Italy was not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no deep dish conosouir but I have to say this is as good as any I've had in Chicago! I went with a couple people and we got a large deep dish, half cheese and half chipoltle chicken. I have to say...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only problem I have ever had at this spot is once when it was supper dooper greasy. I ate Zacharys for a week one time. Do not go after a CAL v. Stanfurd football game. Parking can be difficult...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can never decide what to have here...The "spinach/mushroom" deepdish is always a delicious favorite, but I always want to try something different... The pizza here with some beer is simply the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious deep dish pizza in typical Berkeley and Oakland neighborhoods. We recently discovered the Zachary's in San Ramon; this restaurant was spacious and clean with plenty of parking.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely good pizza. We only tried the deep dish so can't speak to the thin crust. Not sure I'd travel across the Bay for it when I can just get Little Star here in the city but if I happen to be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How have I never written a review for Zachary's?!? That's insane.There is nostalgia pizza, there's pizza pizza and then there's flippin' Zachary's pizza. I don't just love it because I loved it in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the holy grale of chicago style deep dish pizza. I've been to chicago's jino's and hella other places in the U.S. that were docked on the travel channel. Zacahary's pizza hella blows those...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime someone from out of town comes to visit I always bring them here. A style all its own both types of pizza are really good. The thin crust deserves more credit than it receives, its...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to gush about Zachary's without sounding like just another Zachary's cult crazy, but yes, it really is the best pizza I've ever had. Usually, I prefer a nice thin crust, but Zachary's deep...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's could save the world from a zombie invasionZachary's could beat up King KongZachary's could fix the economyZachary's could beat out Obama for president if it could run for OfficeZachary's is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was reading one of those magazines in an airplane...and they had top 10 best pizza restaurants in the NATION... guess what made that list? Zachary's!!!! This is the first time I've ever had pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A special treat when we're in the Bay Area.What can i really say about this place that hasn't been said already? The pizza is hot, delicious, and fresh. There are fun, huge pizza-themed paintings...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A slice of sausage pizza and a Speakeasy: nice afternoon snack. Just don't do what I did and try to semi-fold the pizza: the delicious crust will just crack on you.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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Zachary's STUFFED pizza is great. It is not deep dished pizza, it is stuffed. It reminds one of Giordano's, which is the best stuffed pizza in Chicago. They sell thin crust pizza by the slice, but not the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really good deep dish pizza. Phone line are crazy to get through Friday and Sat nights! Really good pizza it is a must try place if you have not ever eaten here before! i have never eat there, I have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best of the best.People that complain about the wait should stay home, cause I'm gonna go anyway and if you not there, I won't have to wait in line so long. Best deep dish in Northern California....
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place always has a huge wait time and is super busy. Alas, I think their pizza is too soggy. It tastes like a 32 oz. can of diced tomatoes were dumped onto a ridiculously deep dish pizza crust....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good food. good service. always packed but the wait is not so bad. order your pizza ahead of time and grab a beer while you wait. the staff is so efficient and work really well together that the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best chicago style pan pizza in the bay.... will drive an hour just to eat the pie... love it
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! This is one of my fav pizza places of all times! The deep dish is just awesome... and topped with tons of tomatoes! Always very cheesy, with plenty of toppings. The crust is always well...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stuffed Pizza = 5 stars hands downRemember to call in 30 mins for stuffed pizza before you go there.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I'm a pizza snob. Especially having lived in Chicago. "Best in the Bay" has no meaning to me. It's like saying this is the best nasty crap I've ever tasted!The 5 of us got a sass-age and a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's the best pizza. the deep dish chicken special. that sh*t is grand.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I have a love/hate relationship with Zachary's. I like their pizzas, thin crust over the deep dish. The deep dish just has too much tomato sauce for me...but the crust is awesome and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really a pizza person. The type of pizza I eat is the quick and dirty type from Seniore's. Anyway, bf and I were in Berkeley and decided to try this place that's been on TV. The one thing I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time last night, and the first thing I thought was "I gotta write a review on Yelp!", so I give it 4 stars with no doubt. Good deep dish pizza is pretty hard to find in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Somes of the best pizza you could ever have!!the only down side is that when its full, you can barely make an order!stuffed Mushroom and pep pizza!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only eaten at Zachary's once and was not a fan. However, I have since gotten take out from there many many times and have learned I simply don't like their deep dish. The tomatoes are far too...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm...this is one of the original Zachary's locations and I must say, it doesn't disappoint. We ordered over the phone so we could pick it up. This place was packed to the max on a Friday night. Make...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. God. It's been a long time since I loved anything this much. Anything..a cause, a human being, my dog..alright not my dog..but the others are true. This pizza here is absolutely amazing. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This would be a 4-star review, but I recently went back and they took away their BBQ Chicken pizza... which was basically the best they had. I've had real Chicago style pizza in Chicago before, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best pizza ever! They don't skimp on the toppings and the service has always been pretty good. The artwork is pretty cool too. You can also order one to bake at home or call ahead so the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never had any chicago style pizza before asides from BJ's which I don't think is that great and the frozen one's by Red Baron. I finally had the chance to try a real one and at a parlor...this one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard from a birdie that is the place had good pizza. So, I took BART there and got lost. walk about an hour..starving..got wrong direction. Finally, found it. Pizza was worth the trouble. Sooooo...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's is the place to eat if you have out of town guests! Their deep dish pizza is simply the best pizza I've ever had--even better than some of the best places I've visited in Chicago and New...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a very specific strategy for buying and enjoying Zachary's pizza. It definitely doesn't involve eating the pizza there. Sure, eating there is fun but I don't always feel like waiting four...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza is as good as sex. No lie.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best deep dish in the Bay Area, hands down. By all means picking up for takeout is the way to go. The waiting line and noise in the place is ridiculous, and the only drawback. Thankfully the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's is one of a handful of reasons I leave SF and go to Oakland on occasion. If you are looking for a great Chicago style pizza parlor, then this is your spot. Yes, sometimes the wait is long,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza in the bay to my knowledge/
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome pizza.Maybe I don't know any better, because like my friend Lis M said, I've never had actual "Chicago Pizza" from Chicago. Never been there, and no one's ever mailed me any.For a while I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zachary's is GREAT, I am always salivating when we are about to arrive.Simply put the pizza is awesome, and totally worth the crappy wait bc its always busy.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It all started back when I was in college...mmm. If somebody with a car was coming to visit, we all piled in and headed to Zachs. It's all about the stuffed pizza, chicken, of course. Enjoy the kids'...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pizza paradise! I love Zachary's each and every time I step foot into the door and wait an amazing hour to sit at their counter and indulge in their stuffed deep dish pizza pie.YUM! I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
for a pizza pie style of pizza, zacharys sets the standard. unfortunately due to my lactose intolerance, i gotta limited myself to just two slices. stopping after two slices while your dining partners...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After realizing we'd need some kind of sustenance to get us through the day, but not wanting to be overstuffed to experience the glory of all that is Burma Superstar, we settled on pizza. Quick,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a vegetarian slice to go. The sauce is great but I didnt care a lot for the saltine cracker type crust....little dry. Good portions. I would go back and try the signature pan pizza. I like my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news but this place is not that great. I have to agree with a few other revolutionary yelpers (who are not afraid to go against the grain) I don't get it...I'm soooo...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
#807You know that children's tale of the Emperor's New Clothes? Well I'm gonna have to pull a "little-honest-boy" here and claim that this place seriously is overrated. 4 and a half stars!? We came...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why???? Why is there so much hype about Zachary's? Why are people willing to wait for the frngggg long long long wait for a dominos tasting pizza. Maybe because there isn't any other pizza place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hiking for 8.5 miles on new years day, (first of all who hike this much on NY day? , exercise is cleanliness) super hungry, we wandered to a beautiful little place Zacharys. I want to say the reason...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After not eating Zachary's in about 10 years, I had the good fortune of eating it for two meals today. It was just as I'd remembered, if not better. Seriously, stop reading this review and go right...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to be that guy that gives the bad review to the place that everybody else loves, but I just do not like this pizza very much and it's always so crowded. I do admire the way they have the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am born and raised Chicagoan and recently relocated to Rockridge. Everyone told us to check out Zachary's, even after I would tell them I don't like deep dish that much. A fellow foodie even told...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*happy dance* end cue... =)
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was so psyched to try Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. Boyyy, I wish I has chosen another place to pop my deep-dish cherry. The crust isn't even cornmeal, and maybe you're thinking "Who cares?," but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic! The food is the highlight of the show, but the service is good too. My favorite is the Chicken Deep Dish pizza, packed with delicious chicken, basil, and garlic galore!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start with words of sacrilege: I really don't like Zachary's deep dish pizza. Really. I would be very happy if I never ever ate a piece again in my life. If I am forced to eat another piece,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My gf and I met up with some friends Saturday night for some pizza and beer. Coming from the East Bay(Walnut Creek) not bad of a drive, roughly 20 minutes on a Saturday nite. But, we also had to scour...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With over 800 reviews before me, I know I can't add too much...Some of the best pizza I've ever had. I make the trek from San Jose to Berkeley at least once or twice a year just to eat here.The only...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to stuff yourself with pizza, here's the place to do it. The pizza is just.. ginormous.Head over to Ici afterwards for dessert.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of our absolute favorite restaurants in the universe! Deep dish is amazing, especially the spinach and mushroom special. YUMMY. Their prices are fair for the huge slices you get. We usually take...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Because I possess magical powers. I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes for a seat here. Seriously, be discerning about when to go and you won't have to wait!But even if you aren't magical like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE THIS PLACE!!i wish i still lived in berkeley :(i always order the spinach & mushroom pizza - it is deeelish. not a huge fan of deep dish pizza, i usually like it on the more thinner side but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 visits here within a year.I've always enjoyed it (had Hawaiian on this last one along with a sausage mushroom pie...had pepperoni I think ). It's a loooooong wait. it's worth a go especially if...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have been going here since I was a kid. When I want pizza and its before 10pm i'll ALWAYS go to Zacharys. Great friendly staff, very clean and comfortable atmosphere. Can get VERY busy for dinner,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Zachary's! Though I've never had real Chicago style pizza from Chicago, I LOVE Oakland's Chicago style pizza. We usually always get the Zachary's favorite pizzas there. Though I am...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY.Although I can never eat it again (vegan!), Zachary's is high on my list of top pizza places. It's right behind Pizza Chicago, Seniore's, and Bellissimo. The chicken pizza is phenomenal. You can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Met some friends at Zachary's and enjoyed it, but probably wouldn't be compelled to return. The veggies are incredibly fresh and flavorful... it's GOOD pizza! I just don't find it worth the wait,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from the west coast so I guess that makes me unqualified to rate pizza, but as far as I'm concerned Zachary's is the best..I love their cheesy creations, and I do emphasize cheeeeeeesy. Mmmmmmmm....
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been to Chicago, but this spot serves one of the greatest deep dish pizzas of all time. Easily blows BJ's out of the water.If spinach, mushrooms, pepperoni, and chunky tomatoes are your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I consdier myself a pizza aficionado, its my favorite food. I have heard so many good things about this place and honestly I don't get it. I think that it must be just "the in place" to get pizza,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, the king of deep dish in the bay area!I def don't mind the wait, just have a beer (or two) while you wait. The spinach and mushroom is great. You won't be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was always packed with lines out the door while I was in school, and even until now it's still packed with lines out the door. My favorites are the deep dish spinach and mushroom pizza....
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite pizza in the world. I'll never like anyone else's pizza again.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly one of the best pizzas I've had in a long time. They have a great menu as far as toppings are concerned. Heck a friend of mine from Chicago has commented that this place is as good if not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went back again last night after a long long day of meeting after meeting in Oakland and Piedmont. While the meetings held out the possibility of future successes, the meal I had at Zachary's was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We drove by this place a couple of time, usually after we ate and about to go shopping. This time, I were hungry so my friend decided to stop by so I could try it out as she said I HAVE TO because...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The pizza is excellent. I've been going here since I was a kid, when it first opened and it's still as good as ever. The atmosphere is awesome and the staff is too. LOVE 5the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well this pizza place continues to be the best I've ever had...when we go to another place I just keep comparing and yeah they don't even compare.Tummy is rumbling just thinking about a deep dish...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best deep-dish style Chicago pizza in Berkeley. It isn't really even a pizza... it is more like a home-made tomatoe pie! Although the wait does tend to get quite long.... it is well worth the wait! I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have had better deep dish pizza when I actually lived in Chicago for a short time. But for those who have not had the pleasure of tasting the real deal of the Midwest, this is probably the closest...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good pizza for boys and Dads.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Zachary,I miss you so much. Everything is going well in Vancouver, but I'm still disappointed that you refused to move here with me. It was a really tough breakup for me. I've been seeing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend took me to this place promising one of the best deep dish pizzas I've ever had and it delivered. Not sure I can qualify it as the best as I haven't had many, but it was damn good. Pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great pizza! The deep dish is awesome as well as the thin. The only thing I would look out for is getting garlic on the pizza, last time it was a bit overpowering...besides that the place is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously?!? I'm not usually one of those "take it from me, I know authentic (fill in the blank) cuisine" types, but even I know that this is nowhere near the best Chicago pizza you can find. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place largely serves deep dish pizza to college kids who subsist on horrible dorm food, $6 Chinese food from the Asian Ghetto on Durant, and donut holes. I lived in Chicago for almost 3 years and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So there's just not too many deep dish pizza places in the bay area so I can see that Zachary's got a leg up on other regular pizza joints. However, it's just not that amazing and nothing worth raving...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Zachary's pizza. We get the stuffed cheese pizza, sometimes with mushrooms but the cheese and tomato sauce are so good in their own right that you don't even notice the mushrooms. Oh god, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Ive never liked Chicago style pizza till today! Parking was tricky but well worth it. Upon walking in your sense of smell is surprised with the delicious aromas of pizza crust and sauce baking....
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not what i expected. I am not a Chicago style pizza lover either. I like pizza how it should be eaten, just flat with a good sauce and good crust. But yeah it's was OK not what i thought of the hype...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
as good as they say. if you have been to little star in SF very similar but in my opinion just a little better! enjoy, you wont be disappointed!
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMFG! Hands down the best pizza I have ever had. And I have had a lot of pizza all over the world. If you live near Oakland or Berkley a good idea is to pick up versus dine in. Always packed from the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn good pie. Horribly long wait time.I order ahead, have somebody wait in the car (parking is difficult) and eat or bake/eat at home. I haven't tried to eat there, but I know myself well enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you have out of town guests, you gotta show them Zachary's deep dish pizza. It's unlike any pizza I've ever had in the entire world. Even the non-tomatoe lovers, LOVE thier tomatoes. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
deep dish pizza!! the pizza here is so yummy. there is always a wait for dinner. but they allow you to order your pizza while you're waiting so when you are seated, your pizza will be ready. it takes...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza is so good! (there is a reason why it's always so crowded) The wait can seem endless but if you order your pizza at the counter as soon as you put your name on the list then the wait won't seem...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know I am an outlier on this one. Their deep dish is good, but just that. The crust is tasty, probably the best thing about the pizza. But hey, if I need to pay $26 and wait 45 minutes on a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shaun Hill!Oh wait, this isn't a review about the Niners? *looks around nairbusly*Well I noticed I referenced JTO with Zach's for some Odd reason.I still consider Zach's the best Chicago Styled Pizza....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
going to Zachary's- then you HAVE to order the Deep-Dish... don't even consider the 'regular' kind! not worth it!The chicken deep dish- add chorizo... never fails! the whole familia loves it!only...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazingly drool-worthy Chicago-style pizza. Spinach-and-mushroom is the best, but the pie with baked chicken is quite good as well.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best pizza joints around the bay area and the Oakland joint is by far the best of the Zachary's. My favorites in order... Spinach and Mushroom, Zachary's, Chorizo (side note, its hard for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Legendary deep dishes this side of the Mississippi... try the vegetarian (tomato only) pizza, they are so fresh, cheesy, and delicious. Eat in or take out, both are excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how many times i've been lucky enough to sneak in an order at 9:45, and then speed all the way there. Only deep dish worth getting around these parts.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza around. Period. Definitely would recommend the Mediterranean pizza. Suggest that you call ahead and place your order if you know what you want given that it takes 30 minutes for a pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Half baked, indeed ... and strangely overrated. Apparently no one from citysearch or Zagat's or whatever have ever been to Chicago and experienced real deep dish pizza. Normally I would give them a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahh Zach's. How I missed you. I've only had the pleasure of getting a bite of you once since I left the bay over 3 years ago. It's been a long, hard 3 years.Ok, seriously. This is definitely one of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went last night it was raining, wait was a little long. Place was packed at 2:00 p.m. But got lucky got parking in front. The great thing is yafter hostess puts down your name you can order some your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when Zach's opened in 198-- something like 83 or so... We were thrilled then with their pizza. It was lucious and packed with tasty treats. I found a cookbook - since defunct that has the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I bother when there are almost 800 reviews already posted? Well, my taste buds are jumping around wildly as I think about the pizza at this wonderful establishmet. They are saying "c'mon! who...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best. pizza. ever.
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two hard cold facts in life. 1. Deep Dish pizza is the best pizza in the world. 2. Zachary's is the most authentic and the best Chicago style deep dish pizza in the bay area. Prepare to wait at least...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place for pizza. I love to pick up a par-baked stuffed spinach and mushroom pizza, a good bottle of wine and go straight home. It is a fun place to hang out once in a while, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OverRated.Too expensive.Too crowded.Deep dish is played out - get off it - Extreme Pizza is better. Shoot Digourno is better. Yea, I'm hating.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thick, luscious, and saucy. I like this pizza but it kinda tastes like the sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll still lick my plate.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am never disappointed with this place. However the lines are well worth the wait, A little trick pre-order your deep dish pizza ahead of time. that way you can enjoy a salad and a beer.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go to Zachary's knowing that the lines are long, the wait is trying, and the space is crowded, and you won't be disappointed. However, if you fail to read the Yelp reviews then it's your fault if you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has got it DOWN. From the managing of crowds, the taking of pizza orders, and of course, the making of deep dish pizza (aka their "stuffed pizza"). I was in awe at the extremely efficient...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a native Angeleno, my knowledge of the bay area is pretty sparse. I had never heard of Zachary's nor did I imagine how magically it would change my idea of what pizza should taste like.We ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone talks about how much they love Zachary's pizza and how I should go there because 'IT'S SOOOO GOOD!' I wish I could say the same, but I wasn't too excited over this place. We ate here on a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a Saturday Night we were all drinking and getting ready for the fight. we got 3 pizzas from Zacharys. one of the best pizza's I've ever had to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious deep-dish; the only place I know where you should downgrade your size because an extra large would be way too much for three people. The waits are killer but if you put your order in and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Deep dish pizza is filling and reasonably priced, many topping options, great staffCons: Long waits much of the time, crowded eating area, deep dish takes a while to bakeHands down the best...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've always seen lines at this place but today it was 1/2 empty and no lines. i decided to get a pizza slice w/sausage(3.25) as my desert. i usually get take out in san ramon and it has been...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
still one of my faves! worth the long wait. i like all of the deep dish varieties.
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh-my-god-this is just the best pizza place. It's always very crowded with an adult crowd so I probably wouldn't feel comfortable taking very small children. In that case, get one to go and bake it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thick-crust, spinach and mushroom rocks my world!ORThin-crust tomato sausage and garlicBeware, the tomato sauce is rich for some
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry ahead of time.I was not impressed. There, I said it. I feel guilty because everyone loves it so much, but I think I'm just missing something. Oh wait, I know what I'm missing. I'm missing the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite pizza places! I like the deep dish, but I prefer getting the thin pizzas because they pile thick layers of toppings, and it's delicious! The deep dishes are much better when...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love love love love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a pizza fanatic--and who can't love a good cheese with sauce on a tasty crust??? But I still know how to distinguish good from bad (including having my worst slice ever from a little place in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came here all the way from San Francisco just to get this deep shit pie. I've heard alot about this place...people blab about this being the best pizza in the bay area, but their wroooong...their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is truly a shame that I've lived in Berkeley for 4 years and am just now discovering the wonder of zachary's pizza. I could've had so much more time with it!The story goes like this: I'm in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Zachary's! I consider myself pretty impartial when it comes to preferences over deep dish over thin crust pizzas. I've always thought that Zachary's is better than Lombardi's in NYC. My...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza here was pretty good but not worth crossing the Bay Bridge for. I know its heresy but I prefer Little Star. We had the Mediterranean pizza, which includes "red bell peppers, green olives,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to go on and on about this place because of the multitude of other reviews. There was over an hour wait on a Saturday right in prime time and its well worth it. We had a sausage and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It seemed kind of pointless to write a review for a place that can't possibly be more beloved by its loyal followers, but hey, perhaps I'll have something new to share. For the past year or so my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried the Chicago-style deep-dish pizza pie. And how deep it is!.. Here we go: the crust was good-textured, crunchy but not hard. There's some chewiness that has a very nice mouth feel. Ha! I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was always pessimistic about Chicago style pizza, but this shit is delicious. Good service, good food. Yum.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i don't come here too often bc of the wait but i always enjoy their pizza. i love their stuffed deep dish pizzas. pricey but worth it! my boyfriend loves this spot its just the wait can be long. but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
spinach mushroom stuffed pizza, caesar salad, beer. YUM
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pizza on the West Coast, hands down. The deep dish is actually to die for. I'm sure the thin crust is a close second.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the greatest pizza in the world!! Or at least the Bay Area...If heaven ain't sharing a spinach and mushroom deep dish pizza with my sister and our friends, then cancel my harp and halo!
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm I'm from Chicago and I sure do know what a real pizza should taste like!! Zachary's!! I was very skeptical when I was told by a Californian that Zachary's pizza is as good as Chicago's, but man,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Zachary's Pizza!They are the best pizza place west of the Dan Ryan Expressway. :)My ideal topping choices are sausage, pepperoni, black olives & mushrooms. Don't bring your vegetarian friends...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their sausage thin slice is as good as it gets in California. You want better? Go to New York. Short of that, it's Zachary's Chicago Style Pizza. The deep dish is pretty good too.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really really love their deep dish even though it is on the pricey end. I have to refrain myself from ordering a pizza everytime I go down to Trader Joe's to buy groceries.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dude this place is fregg'n good.The wait times to get a pizza or to be seated might take a while sometimes but its definitely worth it. One thing to beware of, or maybe it was it an isolated case,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been eating at Zachary's since I was a kid and the only thing that has changed over the years is price. When I was younger I didn't really like the deep dish pizza and always went with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I'm living in Berkeley for the summer, I've been told to eat at certain places as they are great eateries. Yet I've known about Zachary's pizza for about 7 years when a coworker at my job in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
freakin' good pizza. don't eat more than two slices though or else you will be full beyond repair. but i'm warning you it's really really really hard. three of us ordered a medium chicken pizza - the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So my first time having deep dish pizza was in Chicago, so my expectations are a little high. I had delivery from here Saturday night and although it was good, it did not compare to the pizza in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not something I'd prefer or eat unless I'm dying from starvation. Tomato sauce is too tangy, too much cheese, crust is thick and plain. Totally yucky for me.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Well after many years of hearing about this place I ventured to it. I got lucky and had a parking place right in front 10 feet from the door at 1145 am. on a Thursday. I had called in for my order I saddle up...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well after many years of hearing about this place I ventured to it. I got lucky and had a parking place right in front 10 feet from the door at 1145 am. on a Thursday. I had called in for my orderI...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word: Delicious! They have some very hearty pizzas worth waiting for. Seriously though, it took forever for us to even get a seat.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's good, not great. Being a midwesterner, I have been exposed to this style of pizza all of my life and Zachary's does not make the top of my list. I do agree that the sauce, topping, cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you can handle the 40 minute wait, you will be rewarded with the most delicious pizza this side of whatever river runs between here and Chicago. In particular I recommend the superveggie. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard for me to admit this...but this place was better than my old favorite, Giordano's (Chicago-based). The tomatoes, cheese, and spinach were incredibly fresh. They make a thin crust, too...and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I'm in the minority but I would have to say YUCK!!! We had the deep dish pizza that was marinara pizza on the top layer and the inside was chicken and alfredo. It was overwhelming and it just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn good deep dish pizza! I wish somebody would invent a way to make'm in 15 minutes or less... microwave crap need not apply either. Just because I'm so frickin' hungry and like Zachary's Pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I know I will be persecuted for this but I've gone to Zachary's 4 times... and I have gotten sick 3 times. This last time I barely ate for fear of getting sick. But I still had what felt like a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much else to write aside from the pain of trying to find parking is worth it. And as for one person's comment about how lame Zachary's pizza is compared to Chicago's pizza.....i beg to differ.All...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE PIZZA. And Zachary's does deep dish right. Remember to place your pizza order after you put your name on the list. It's cuts down on your wait time after being seated. The wait is doable...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
