Welcome to Zachary’s Chicago Pizza
Zachary’s Chicago Pizza, located in Oakland, CA, offers a wide range of options for food lovers. From their delectable deep-dish pizzas to their flavorful salads and appetizers, like meatballs and spinach salad, Zachary's menu caters to all tastes. The restaurant provides a cozy family-friendly atmosphere with attentive staff and a variety of amenities. Customers rave about the quality of food and the consistent taste that has kept them coming back for years. With options for delivery, takeout, and catering, Zachary’s Chicago Pizza is a must-visit destination for pizza enthusiasts looking for top-notch quality and a memorable dining experience.
- 5801 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, United States5801 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, United States Hotline: +1 510-655-6385
As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, let me introduce you to the renowned brand Zachary’s Chicago Pizza. This establishment located at 5801 College Ave Oakland, CA, offers a wide array of amenities such as delivery, takeout, reservations, vegan options, and more. With a casual and inclusive atmosphere, Zachary’s Chicago Pizza caters to a diverse range of customers.
The menu at Zachary’s Chicago Pizza features delectable salads, appetizers, and pizzas that will tantalize your taste buds. Customers rave about their signature deep-dish pies, including the Chicken Special and Barbecue Chicken varieties. The restaurant also offers the option to create your own pizza, allowing you to customize your pie to your liking.
Customer reviews highlight the consistent quality and delicious flavors of the dishes at Zachary’s Chicago Pizza. Whether you're a fan of deep-dish or thin-crust pizza, this eatery is sure to impress. Stop by for a satisfying meal and experience the warm hospitality that sets Zachary’s apart from the rest.

What's there to say that hasn't been said? It's the same consistency that it's been for 30+ years. The pizza here is as good as any deep dish spot in Chicago. I always opt for the chicken or the mushroom pizza. Next to cheeseboard, it's one of the best pizza places in the Bay. A must stop for pizza lovers. $12 corkage fee (BYO) - how can you go wrong? It seems less crowded these days then it was 20+ years ago. Most likely it's due to the UberEats/Netflix world in which we find ourselves living this day. Great spot, always fun.

I just love this place. The pizza is excellent and relatively affordable. The vibes are pure family and friends restaurant. It's a destination for a reason, but is totally unpretentious and cozy. A guaranteed bad day killer. You can't not feel better when you approach the door and the hypnotic aromas suck you inside.

I've been coming to this place for the last 20 years, at least. It never ceases to thrill me. Their Chicago-style deep dish pies are an amalgamation of the juices from Italian tomatoes, herbs, and a little bit of cheese (they also have vegan cheese), and infuse one's nostrils with joy before imbuing their flavors on your palette. This particular location (one of two) has more seating, and a tiny bit easier parking. Their staff is really friendly, given how busy their establishment is at any given time of any day of the week. This time I just picked up and took the pies home, but in the past I have sat at one of their tables, and enjoyed their homely atmosphere. I think these guys are still the best (Patxi's is close, but still 2nd).

I LOVE ZACHARYS!!! My go to order is always the stuffed mushroom and spinach deep dish pizza. Whenever I am in the Bay Area I always try to stop here if I can. It is consistently delicious. The dough is so soft and chewy, it's always piping hot and fresh, and it's deliciously cheesy. I tell everyone who is visiting NorCal that they need to stop by Zachary's if they can. This time I went closer to closing time so it was quieter, but it's equally as good even when it's packed and the wait is long. My waiter was so friendly and was so kind and patient with some of the rudest customers sitting next to us.

I've gotten take-out from here as well as dined in the restaurant. I enjoy the SIMPLE process of getting a pie to-go. It's quick, they've kept my name in their system for quite some time, and add an option to get the pizza 1/2 baked so you can cook the rest of it at home for a fresh, out-the-oven pizza at home! Dining in the restaurant is also a pleasant experience (and isn't that why you go out to enjoy a meal?!). Keep in mind that their deep-dish pizzas can take ~40min-ish after they get the order in. To speed things up, I have called-in on my way to the restaurant to get the order started before dining in. This probably works nicely if there is seating available when you get there. Maybe not so much if it's packed busy, but luckily I haven't had an issue. Last but not least, I come for the Chicago style pizza and have yet to try anything other than the deep-dish. After having been to Chicago recently, I can still recall the tastes and flavors of the original pizza there and do confirm Zachary's does come the closest to reminding me of a pizza in Chicago. Service has always been 5/5 for me at this particular location.

I'm not a big deep dish pizza person, but I went here and got the regular thin crust, which was really good. The toppings were tomato and spinach and were hella fresh. The medium was also a decent amount of food and managed to feed three people.

I've been to this location multiple times and it never disappoints. Friendly service, good location and plenty of seats available. What more can I ask for? We decided to stop by for dinner on a Tuesday around 5pm, and we were immediately seated next to the window. We ordered a stuffed small Zachary's Western and it was their pizza special. It was more than enough for the 2 of us. The pizza consisted of italian sausage, onions, bacon, mozzarella cheese, and smoky-sweet barbecue sauce. The barbecue sauce combined with the other ingredients made the entire pizza extremely tasted. Their pizza always takes at least 30 minutes to be ready, so I went next door to Trader Joe's to do some grocery shopping. There are also many restaurants and shops nearby that is walkable.

Now we went back to give Zachery's in college another try, honestly I am all for a good manager vs a so so one. We were surprised with the attitude of the manager, were asking the young cashier to see if they have the deep dish as a slice and the manager jumped in and said, as a matter of fact there is one coming out in one minute and his attitude his spontaneity his enthusiasm in keeping the customer pleased was impressive. I believe praise is due when something is extraordinarily good and meanwhile criticism is due when extraordinarily not good. This time I have to raise my hat to the manager and say keep up the good work. P.s. this was on 4/13/2024.

I've had their regular crust a long time ago but I finally got to try their deep dish. We ordered a small Zachary's Special which is the classic combination. This was a takeout order. I think because it's a deep dish it took around 30 minutes. Showed up 27 minutes after placing my order thinking it was done but I had to wait about 4 minutes so it does take the whole 30 minutes. Got back in the car and gave the pizza box to my mom trying to eat but it was too hot. Stuffed with sauce, cheese and all the toppings a single slice is like eating two slices of heavenly taste. I honestly thought a single slice was going fall apart but the crust holds everything in place. Excellent service and horrible parking.

Food: 5/5 Service/Wait: 4/5 Price/Value: 4/5 Atmosphere/Uniqueness: 4.5/5 TL;DR: In my opinion, this pizza is better than you can find in Chicago. The crust is not too thick and crispy. The sauce is tasty and flavorful. The wait staff are attentive, even though the (expected) wait for the pizza is long. Barbecue Chicken: 5/5; I really enjoy barbeque sauce on my pizza. The chicken is tender and there is a good amount of it mixed with onions and cheese. Combined with the delicious sauce and crust, this is hands down my favorite pizza in the Bay Area. The portion sizes are very good, considering the price. Everytime I come, I have so many leftovers. The pizza reheated really well, so this is a perfect meal the next day as well. The parking around the Rockridge area is manageable. There was not a wait on a weekday night.