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Jakes Of Saratoga is located in California. It's been awarded the Best of Pizza award.
3.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza here is good. Ingredients leave something to be desired.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came to Jake's after a day of anchor building with the Outdoor Adventures Club at Castle Rock. It reminded me of the pizza parlors that you go to as a kid for sports team fundraisers and post-game...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Jakes pizza for a couple of years now with my parents. They travel out of the country often to places where pizza does not compare. Its almost tradition to come here before I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza was good, the rest of the experience this time around was garbage.We ordered a large Gilroy Special, a large Combo, and three appetizers (curly fries and two orders of onion rings). Just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jake's is one rock solid pizza joint and sports bar. I needed dinner since Betty had gone away for the weekend with a girlfriend, so what else does a man think of when he wants dinner. Pizza, of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
luuuuuv Jakes! Saratoga, Willow Glen or the Garret......yummy. Great pizza, great grilled cheese, great garden burgers, fantastic CHEESE FRIES, great onion rings. My kids love it too, we always get a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very fond memories of this pizza joint, because I'm pretty sure I've never had a bad experience here, only sweet memories of that best summer of my life, and the other times my parents took my sister...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: Garlic Chicken Supreme. I LOVE this stuff. This pizza is topped with strips of grilled chicken, mushrooms, red bell peppers, and lots and lots of fresh chopped garlic. Instead of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Jake's is a great restaurant, I have been coming here for more than 6 years, and I have always enjoyed great pizza. I've had their Gilroy special which has an interesting white sauce and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up and worked around Jakes of Saratoga. It's a pizza you never really get sick of. The still load the pizza with natural/fresh ingredients! They will make whatever kind of pizza you want,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome hang place. You can sit at the bar (which they just expanded and remodeled), watch from 3 TV's right there. Pizza is awesome and even if you manage to make the common mistake of ordering a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sports Bar Meets Family Pizza ParlorFor catching the game, hanging with friends or family or chowing down Jake's is the place. Traditional family friendly pizza parlor with all the local bay area...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
...I think this is the best in the bay!!!went there again for the 30th time and i ordered half gilroy w/ extra garlic and half italian sausage, salami, pepperoni, olives, artichoke hearts, fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered a take out. The large pizza was big and lot of fillings. The only thing was my pizza was a bit salty. JT McHart's is my first choice in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is good pizza!Jakes is a great old fashion pizza parlor, even has the big screen tv and a handful of video games.The pizza is very tasty.... and it starts with their sauce. Its not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place and have been coming here for years. They have a nice buttery thick crust pizza and zesty red sauce with plenty of toppings to satisfy the pepperoni fan within me. I tired on numerous...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with 4 people including myself.We ordered a large pizza and had 1/3 left after we were all full. We ordered the "special of the day" pizza. It tasted good, but not spectacular. One thing I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this pizza.Cheese: lots of it the sauce: not spicy but not your typical saucethe crust: is thicker than usual but there is enough cheese, sauce, and toppings (if you get any) all go perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Always used to come here in high school to celebrate after soccer games. Great pizza, although the prices can be a little steep. Great for large groups. They have other stuff that's all right like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I looove this place! Their pizza crust is always cooked to perfection. They can be a little pricey ($18 for a small, but it would feed 2-3 normal people). They offer salads, burgers, fries and a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
jake's makes a great pizza. i could sit here and name each pizza that i've eaten here, but that would get boring. so just let me say, that i've sampled most of the menu, and have never been...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They're a Round Table clone, but a good one. Very thick and dense crust, thoroughly baked, and flavorful. They use tons of cheese, and are very generous with their toppings. Plus the service is great....
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMMM pizza!Think BJ's quality (ok definitely better) in a laid-back, non-chain (although it's a small local chain) setting. The Gilroy Special was soooo good -- Zesty Ranch Sauce, Garlic, Chives,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the BEST PIZZA on the planet. I'm not kidding either. If you disagree, you simply do not understand pizza, and you shouldn't eat it. But, I don't think you will disagree...after all, how could...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a cool little spot perfect for Monday night fooseball (eh eh football my bad) The pizza was great and the atmosphere chill. Had a couple of slices and a glass of beer...nice.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They were training someone on the day we went and it was a mess as a result. Instead of doing something about it the manager just laughed it off and whispered to us "It's his first day" in reference...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classic pizza-joint. Thick wooden tables, nice buttery thin-crusts, beer on tap, televisions, arcade games, and clean restrooms. Jakes is the host of my all-time favorite pizza, the Gilroy Special....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jake's is cool. I love to eat buffalo wings with ranch sauce and pizza with ranch sauce. Ranch sauce is yummy....ok, this place is good but it's not healthy for me. I try to stay away but I'm always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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This local favorite is always a good bet for families. They have a couple TVs with the game on, video games and pinball for the kids. One downside is it is usually filled with little league teams on weekend...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the things that stands out about his place and Garrett's in Campbell is the people who work there. They're cordial, professional, and provide good customer service. The pizza is awesome both in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A huge group of us come here after playing volleyball Friday nights. The food is actually pretty good for a bar.Pizza: pretty good, nothing spectacular but really hits the spot after a tough night of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jakes is THE Saratoga pizza place. Being a former Saratogan, I've probably had hundreds of slices over the year, my favorites being the combo and the veggie.The pizza dough is good, not hard, not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza at Jake's was really good. Lots of toppings, and the crust was nice and crispy. We had the Gilroy Special! Can't wait ti go back and try the Chicken Garlic Supreme! mmmm!
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've only order the pizza here. definitely better than any of the chains like round table or pizza hut. the bbq chicken is my favorite and is always good and never disappoints. i've ordered other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Way overrated, although it is--so far--the best pizza i've had in the South Bay area since moving here nine months ago. (Former Chicagoan and New Yorker--both extraordinary pizza cities.) Everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Jake's Pizza. I have been eating here for years and the pizza there never gets old. It is a perfect place to take kids because they have a mini-arcade in the back. When going with the kids, we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to take groups/family or to watch a game. However, the pizza here is very average, with prices to match.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I asked my friend why they picked a pizza and beer place to celebrate his 31st birthday and his wife's response was that it was the best pizza ever. Now coming from her and knowing that she loves to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably biased because I have been going here since I was a kid, but it is still one of my favorite pizza places. My favorite is pepperoni, mushroom and olive, but I often get the BBQ Chicken, or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you've gone to any school in saratoga there's probably a 99.9% chance you've eaten at jakes.from sports dinners/meetings to an all around hang out, this is the place where it happens. I dont know...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HANDS down the best pizza I have ever had... I have been to Italy, Chicago, New York, etc. (all the places that claim to have the "best" pizza in the world) and nothing makes me as satisfied as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good place to go with your friends. We went and ordered two plates of zucchini and a large pizza, and it left me and 4 other guys completely full. The fried zucchini was excellent, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never experienced the environment inside jake's, so let me just evaluate their pizza itself. It is simply amazing. I have never had such a perfect pizza in my entire life. I always come across...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night for a birthday party. No, not for a kid, for a big 33 year old awesome kid. Seemed like a good place for greasy onion rings, fried zucchini, and pizza with layers of cheese....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh man! I miss Jakes when I'm back in Seattle. This is our favorite place for Pizza, wings and fried zucchini. They are open late and we used to eat here like twice a week late at night. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good pizza, offered variations that I've never had before. Reminds me alot of Woodstocks for those of you who have been to the SDSU area in San Diego. The only bummer is that the service was a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always seem to eat at Jake's on the Saratoga / Cupertino border after a long run or hike, so EVERYTHING tastes good to me. But, they do make hearty and great tasting pizzas. I recommend the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
jake's makes the best pizza ever!! i am a huge pizza fanatic and have tried pizza from just about every place in the bay area.. and jake's wins hands down! this sports bar also has lots of beer on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously ... someone calling Jake's a "Round Table clone," or "awful" .... might as well kick me in the balls and spit on me. I think my parents used a slice of the Gilroy Special as a pacifier for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to grab some grub and beer, watch the game, typical sports bar stuff. Food is okay, but nothing special. A place to fill the tummy. I like the chicken strips, but then again, anything deep...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jake's Gilroy Special == my favorite pizza in the South Bay.I prefer the Sunnyvale location - their quality is more consistent.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yikes, I have not reviewed this place. It's my favorite south bay pizza joint. Gilroy Garlic. That's where it's at. No need to order anything else. (OK their classic combo pizza is good too, even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Actually 3.5 for the review.It's great for parties and has a sports bar kind of atmosphere. There are about 5 TVs, and two arcade games to amuse the kids, or adults, while they wait for their pizza....
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All that got me through a suprisingly snowy hike at Castle Rock was that a juicy burger and crispy fries would be waiting for me when I finished. There's not a lot of selection in hoity toity...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, i have been here about 4 times and still have yet to eat the pizza.The place is a typical shellacked tables, video game mecca, red vinyl banquettes, sports on every TV, big beer on tap, pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza here is awful, unless you actually prefer California-style pizza cake. The crust is thick and bready, the cheese rubbery (what is it? cheddar?), and the toppings are your typical insane...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jake's is a good basic sports bar that serves a good pizza and OK sandwiches. Pizza is better than chain/delivery places, but not up there with Cicero's or Frankie and Johnnies. They do have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite pizza. Grew up going to Jakes for soccer parties. Their crust tastes so good and their pizzas are huge. Their dough has a beer like taste to it so it naturally goes well with beer. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty picky about pizza, and this is the best pizza in the south bay. (I was pretty insulted by the other review that said this place was like Round Table! =) I'm not exactly sure what it is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
These are MANLY MAN pizzas. Big, thick, cheesy (very gloppy), crusty. Kind of expensive, though. And not at all good for you. But yummy if you're in the mood for MANLY food.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried out Jakes of Saratoga based on all the Yelp reviews, so I have to say that I was mighty disappointed. Perhaps the pizza needs to be eaten fresh out of the oven (ordered take out), but I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jake's has absolutely the best pizza I have ever tasted. I'm not a huge pizza person but I would kill for a Jake's pizza all to my lonesome. They have the most interesting and creative and yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here when I was in high school after the footbal games and I am still coming. The Gilroy special and the combo is good eatin'.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I guess you have to have grown up eating Jakes pizza to fully appreciate it. The few times I've had it I was not impressed with the flavor, soggy crust, or price. Also It was a bit overly crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i haven't had jake's in like YEARS but i remember it was love at first bite! i'm not a pizza person but this has got to be on of my fav pizza places of all times....probably cuz of all the garlicy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer Cicero's in this area, but the pizza's I've had here have been really good here. I love the fact that they really pound the garlic on a lot of the speciatly pizza's here, and though I am a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My hometown, my kind of of pie. The dough isn't thick, it isn't thin. It's chewy and baked just right. They offer decent alternatives, I've just never been able to wean myself off the classic or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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I have great memories of coming to this place after little league games for a few slices of pizza with my parents. The tables are good and solid, and the muted lighting gives it a very cozy feeling. The pizzas...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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Try the chicken garlic supreme with red sauce! This place loads you up with toppings.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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This pizza was awesome. I love this place. It is not too bright, and the booths are great if you are on a date or want to make it more personal. There are a number of different size tables to accommodate any...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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We have a gang that go this place regularly (yes, one of the Friday night regulars) - best consistent pizza around - and the taste - YUM!! Good atmosphere - wish it were bigger (the location) to hold more...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2004
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Big pizzas! They pile on the ingredients. Closest to the good East Coast NY/NJ pizza I have found in the Bay Area. (BTW, still haven't found a decent Chicago style pizza place yet.)
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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hot, fresh, juicy, tangy, spicy, yummie, the best... i can't find the words to describe their pizzas... definitely a must try!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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