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Abbot's Pizza Co
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza [Edit]
1407 Abbot Kinney BlvdVenice, CA 90291
Neighborhood: Venice
(310) 396-7334
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
Great hand tossed pizzas and big, fresh, and delicious deli sliced subs. The best calzones and spaghetti and homemade meatballs. We also have… read more »
371 reviews for Abbot's Pizza Co
Review Highlights
"The bagel crust makes this pizza extra awesome."
(in 61 reviews)
"The cheese bomb is the f'ing BOMB."
(in 18 reviews)
"...four kinds of mushrooms and an olive pesto sauce, is heaven."
(in 6 reviews)
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371 reviews in English
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Review from Erin S.
2/2/2012
Two of my favorite foods in one meal BAGELS and PIZZA!!!. Bagel dough, thin crust like they have in New York....yummy crusts at the ends...chewy and garlicy (if that is the style you choose:)
Why on earth don't they have five stars?? The pizza is delicious. You can order most anything you like from wild mushroom to salad pizza. We had a basil pesto sauce, pepperoni and olive pie. They have many flavors of pesto in fact. And they will use the dough of your choice in the crust....Poppyseed, Garlic and Onion to name a few.
Don't forget to ask for extra dipping sauce...cayenne pepper cream sauce is a must!
We also had a salad ...garden salad in fact. It was GI-normous. And its special lemon vinigarette was delightful.
I wish they were closer to home...but, maybe its better they aren't cause I would eat them way too often:) -
Review from Hue N.
Chino, CA
1/21/2012
Salad on pizza.
WHAT?!
Salad Pizza!
Get it!
Light, fresh, and not greasy like regular pizza.
Total with tax for large salad pizza was about $26 for 8 slices. -
Review from Kelly H.
Los Angeles, CA
1/11/2012
I've heard so much about Abbot's Pizza Co., so I checked it out the other night with a few of my girls.
First off - the staff and service make you feel at home immediately. The guys at the counter chatted us up and offered great suggestions. We had the Cheese Bomb and Meat Eater's, split into a large with the poppy seed and sesame crust. Tons of dipping sauces. It was yummy. But the bagel crust is what makes it stand out. Definitely plan to go back and taste some of the other sauces and crusts.
There was a steady stream of people and we sat at the counter. It would have been nice to have some beer or wine, but for taste, service, and amazing location, I give this one a solid four stars. -
Review from Matt H.
Los Angeles, CA
2/4/2012
I'm from the East Coast (NY), this is the best pizza in Los Angeles.
Guy who was running it last night (might be the owner) was very nice and appreciative of everyone coming in. Try it out!!! -
Review from Stephen T.
Venice, CA
1/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've come here twice, mostly because this is right down the street from where I live.
I don't have many cheat meals but when I do, I eat things like pizza. Came in here on New Year's day and the place was rammed to the gills. Guess most other restaurants in Venice were closed.
I had the spicy sausage and pepperoni. Bagel crust is alright...it was better than I remember. Pepperoni on sesame wasn't bad.
I don't know...I think I'm just spoiled by Gjelina take-away's pizzas. I can't seem to get into Abbot's Pizza Co. Although...I will come back here one more time and try the salad pizza because everyone raves about it. And of course I'll be back when nothing else is open! -
Review from Geoffrey S.
Los Angeles, CA
1/26/2012
Work ordered the pizza, the BBQ chlicken pizza was tasty but really enjoyed the salad pizza. Not greasy as most pizzas are. Very tasty!
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Review from Robin T.
Santa Monica, CA
1/24/2012
As good as I've had on the west coast, in the 3 1/2 months I've been here. I had a slice of tomato basil, and seeing how we're in CA, I thought the tomato wouldn't be white and flavorless. But it was. The rest of that slice was good. The pepperoni was nice and greasy. Plenty of pepperoni - they didn't skimp. I liked the looks of their gourmet pies menu and will be back.
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Review from Pickyeater W.
Los Angeles, CA
12/29/2011
Enjoyed two crusty flavorful slices --
Popeye
Curry
Both were tasty but not greasy! -
Review from JP C.
Manhattan, NY
12/27/2011
The slices are good. The pizza fresh out of the oven is AMAZING.
You can eat at the counter but it is not a fancy place. They focus on the food. Get a pie to go, or wait for one to come fresh out of the oven and enjoy a little slice of bliss. -
Review from Scotty E.
One day the bagel couldn't take it anymore and told the pizza it was in love. Now we have Abbot's.
The bagel pizza is such a great combo! They have all kinds of different pizzas and crusts to choose from. Im in love with the everything crust bbq chicken pizza. The good ol' pepperoni on sesame is delish also. The guys who work here are always friendly and make the experience enjoyable. Plus, this pizza is amazing drunk food! -
Review from Kate H.
Venice, CA
1/14/2012
The salad pizza here is amazing! The crust is just thick enough to be able to hold up the romaine, avocado, tomato, and feta salad atop a pizza of cheese and onions. Sooooo delicious! We walked in and ordered whole pies to go, which took about 30 minutes on a night that wasn't busy, but they have every variety available by the slice, as well as spicy, mustardy dipping sauce. The small salad pizza had 6 big slices for $18, so it's a good value. Depending on the kind you order, they're about $3-5 a slice.
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Review from JENNIFER N.
Redondo Beach, CA
Those who knows me knows that I love Abbot Kinney Blvd. This is where I need to hang out at least once a week. Even a drive thru the street will put me at ease. Late night pizza last call went through my mind... I stopped for a piece of Pepperoni pizza. Looks old through the glass. The gal swift it up and reheat it and added some kind of cheese on top of it.
http://www.yelp.com/us...
Surprisingly, it was good!!! gave me a freaking heartburn, but it was good!
overall, 3 and 1/2 stars! -
Review from Tai F.
10/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Please don't skewer me for this but I'm not crazy about this pizza. To be fair I did not get a fresh slice but rather a reheated one and I feel that may have created a bit of a discrepancy.
However, the staff was amazing so I've bumped them up to 3 stars for that. They were ebullient and enthusiastic plus full of smiles. And they keep promising that if we couldn't find anything we liked they would make something for us. I appreciated their dedication.
I settled on two pieces. One Gypsy pie and one five mushroom pie. The mushroom was decent. Lots of different mushroom flavors. and the slices were HUGE. One slice was enough actually. I only managed a few bites of the gypsy pie but I strongly preferred the mushroom. Gypsy had a lot of greens on it (spinach I think) but I didn't particularly care for the way it was prepared. Plus, I think I'm strongly in favor of thick crust. This crust was thinner than I prefer. All in all, my neutrality towards this restaurant seems to be purely of my own preferences. Though, isn't that true of all reviews? -
Review from David H.
Marina del Rey, CA
1/29/2012
Holy Crap! you guys need to learn how to make pizza crust. myself and 7 other friends ordered pizzas and the frickin crust totally sliced up the inside of our mouths. So now we are all in pain and this is no joke! I should have went to Ralphs and bought Di Jorno's and cooked the damn thing myself.
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Review from Llorona N.
Los Angeles, CA
11/16/2011
If you need a quick lunch, and calories are not your concern, Abbot's is a good solution.
I really enjoyed the mushroom pizza and cheese pizza. The ham/pineapple, while normally my favorite everywhere else, wasn't so much my favorite here. The ham is topped in huge chunks, instead of thin slices, and that results in a rubbery/bouncy texture in your mouth.
The bagel crust is a bit thick and dry, but personal preferences differ. Maybe skip the bagel crust if you normally like it thinner. -
Review from Marion P.
Orange, CA
10/7/2011
Of course, as everyone else agrees, the salad pizza is the thing to get.
It's weird. At first you are just sort of eating the salad away from the pizza (they really load it on), but eventually you get to the point when you can eat the salad WITH the pizza. That is when the taste explosion occurs. Be ready with lots of napkins. -
Review from Ethan W.
Los Angeles, CA
11/6/2011
Meh. Plain and simple. Pizza was bland and extremely disappointing. I feel as though this is one of those places that when you look at the pizza it appears as though its gonna be great, but when you eat it its another story. It was flavorless (had the Bianca and a regular pie with sausage) and way to doughy. Wanna know the "secret" to their sauce...a can opener . Had it delivered locally so it wasnt like it was sitting around for hours either.
The fact that it has so many good reviews shocks me. 3 starts MAYBE, if it had some flavor, ignoring the unpleasant texture. But to call this pizza a cult, the best in Cali or anything like that makes me say people need to get out more. I was raised in NYC and have searched both there and here for quality pies. Check out , Vitos, Joes,Coop Pizza, La Roccas, and countless others to at least taste the closest thing to quality pizza in LA. All the ingredients were extremely cheap and it felt like a college pizza chop shop that caters to drunks who dont know the difference. And may I ask what the atrocious orange "chipolte" sauce was all about? Felt like I was at TGIF of Chili's. ANYONE who knows decent pizza knows it shouldnt need some masking agent of that nature.
Hey maybe the salad pie is worth eating if nothing else, but throwing produce on chewy dough doesnt take much culinary skill. It was edible dont get me wrong, but I was so disappointed that I felt the need to write a review, which I never do. That alone should say enough. Oh and icing on the cake, hour and a half delivery time with less then 1.5 miles distance. AND they charge for delivery. Me and my friends chose to give the bountiful leftovers away instead of keep them. -
Review from Helen V.
9/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ordered the barbecue chicken pizza, and I must say, this one was pretty tasty! We ordered delivery so I cannot comment about dine in experience. However they did take over an hour to deliver when they said 45 minutes.
One thing I probably will comment on is I wish they had more chicken on the pizza. It was pretty scarce. But still a yummy pizza with all the other toppings on it. Im not even a BBQ chicken pizza person but this definitely enhanced my craving for it. -
Review from Kayla M.
Los Angeles, CA
12/27/2011
Two Words: Salad Pizza.
I'm proud to say; I eat this about 2-3 times a week.
Don't forget to get the sauce and maybe a slice of Gypsy too. -
Review from dustin y.
Venice, CA
10/31/2011
I've given this place a shot on a number of occasions as it's so close by, but there pizza isn't that good. The salad pizza is the only thing I've tried and fully enjoyed, I'll give them credit for that. But, that's not even a really pizza slice, it's an L.A. thing.
This place suffers from the same ailment a lot of "Pizza" places in town do. They cook a bunch of pizzas, and then leave them in a dismal display case, and reheat as you order. This kills so much of the soul of a pizza.
Even when we've ordered whole pizzas at work, from their Pico location, I'm always let down. They use really cheap cheeses on all there pies, which turns really chewy. And, the crusts are a bit doughy, and lack crunch in the middle. Plus, for me it's all about the sauce, which is never zesty and always a bit on the sweet side.
The hunt for a decent slice on the west-side still continues..... -
Review from Brandy J.
Portland, OR
9/15/2011
All I have to say is: Salad Pizza. OMG - I have never tasted anything so wonderful. I'm afraid to know how many calories there are, but who cares. It's like a party in my mouth every time I order it. Plus, it's only about $5 for a huge slice and don't forget to get the "secret sauce".
As a bonus, the staff is super friendly and the food is always fresh. There's usually a line, but well worth the wait. MUST TRY IT. -
Review from Becca H.
8/14/2011
The amount of fuss it takes to get here and find parking on a Saturday is completely worth it! The hubs + I decided to head up here to stroll around here on a Saturday with the intention of grabbing a late lunch here and some coffee at Intelligentsia afterwards. He had only had Abbot's Pizza Co at a party last year, but never fresh in the shop.
We ordered a slice of Gypsy and a slice of the Salad Pizza to share. I've had the Salad Pizza before and haven't had another one like it since! The generous greens that top this slice along with the fresh avocados balance the crispiness of the bread. The Gypsy, on the other hand, was a delightful surprise! The flavorful all veggie pizza and the creamy ricotta really pack a punch! As a former carnivore who could pack away a 16oz prime rib at Claim Jumpers or the cowboy rib eye at Houstons, I didn't feel like you need any meat to make this a spectacular pizza.
The pizza was so delish here that we ordered a whole Popeye pie before our drive back home. Even after reheating the pizza in the oven, the toppings still tasted amazing and the crust was just as doughy and delicious!
I have to say that this might be the best pizza pie I've had in So.Cal! And, you get a discount if you have KCRW membership! Now that's what I call good eating! -
Review from Candice B.
Los Angeles, CA
12/6/2011
Best pizza I've had in California. I love the sauce for the crust, yum!!!!!!
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Review from Leila T.
Venice, CA
6/30/2011
I'm surprised that I haven't reviewed Abbot's Pizza before. There are two things that you should know about me for purposes of this review:
1. I love pizza. Love it. LOVE it. Would eat it every day of the week if I could do so without gaining 20 pounds.
2. I live less than a quarter of a mile from Abbot's Pizza. It is right in the 'hood that I walk through every day.
Despite my love (LOVE) of pizza and the extreme proximity of Abbot's Pizza, I only eat there at most once a month (on average, once every couple of months). Why don't I eat there more? Well, because it's just not that good. Sadly. In fact I think it's been getting worse over the last couple of years.
What makes Abbot's Pizza unique is it's bagel crust. I think the crust is pretty good. Not as good (IMO) as a standard NYC-style thin crust, but I do like the chew. So far, we're doing well...
Moving on to the sauce, I think the sauce itself is okay. Definitely not the best sauce I've had, but alright. I give it a Meh in a Wow-to-Ugh rating system. The amount of sauce on the pies is pretty inconsistent and it is often on the too skimpy side of the perfect pizza equation.
Cheese. It's good. Greasy, but good. No real complaints about the cheese.
Toppings are also generally fine. I typically stick to either the greek style or a plain slice of cheese (the true measure of a good pizza place to me is how they do on a good old plain slice of cheese pizza). The exception to the rule with the toppings are the herbs that they sometimes slather all over the pizza. I'm not sure why they are so heavy-handed with dried herbs on a plain slice of cheese pizza, but they basically ruin the slice for me when they are overdone. Someone in that kitchen has a herb shaking fetish or something. It is just wrong.
Also often we end up with slices that are, shall we say, not so fresh. They've got that not-so-fresh feeling. Probably the staff should do a better job of weeding out the old slices. It just feel like quality control has been slipping.
I will say the salad pizza is a nice option and always seems fresh and light. If my pizza love were directed towards salad pizzas, this would be the place to go!
But for a good slice of cheese pizza, Abbot's misses my mark. Which I guess is a good thing since I really don't want those 20 extra pounds! -
Review from Bryan W.
6/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Stopped in here for a snack as I was window shopping Abboy Kinney. Great menu. Pizzas are available by the slice.
I ordered the cheeze bomb which is disappointingly nothing more than a white pizza. Hence the intentional mis-spelling of cheeze, as I don't think it needs more tallies on the Yelp app.
That said it was a good slice of white pizza and I ate it cold.Listed in: Self Proclaimed Pizza Expert…
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Review from Celina M.
Los Angeles, CA
8/26/2011
Not sure what the fuss is about. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing, but I was not impressed with this pizza at all -- I almost didn't want to waste a meal eating it.
We ordered the "blend" crust with sausage, jalapeno and onions and nothing about the pizza was good. The crust was pretty blah -- very dry and not chewy like a bagel or crispy like a pizza, and the sausage was terrible (tasted like some sort of mystery meat, not spicy at all). Overall, not a great experience.
Regardless, I'm giving this place three stars because (1) I think maybe I need to try one of the "Gourmet Pies" to get what everyone is talking about and (2) when heated up under the broiler the next day, the pizza was much better (although still just "ok" in my book).
Won't be ordering from here again anytime soon. -
Review from Diogo F.
Los Angeles, CA
9/3/2011
We were impressed!
Usually when you order a delivery pizza you expect something rubbery, cold and just bad!!! This one came pretty good!!!
We live at about 1.5 miles away from the closest branch... the pizza arrived in at about 30minutes, and tasted dawn good!
A little greasy... but nothing that you cant deal...
So , do it! -
Review from eco chic a.
Marina del Rey, CA
9/7/2011
I must admit, Abbot's has some really good pizza by the slice options.
Unfortunately, I've gotten sick from eating their pizza several times, but maybe this is because it was sitting in the case for too long. Now, I just make sure to ask for a slice of whatever is coming fresh out of the oven.
Bagel crust is amazing. Give it a try! -
Review from Jean L.
3/10/2011
DEEEEELIZZZA!
1) weekend night
2) already couch potatoes
3) having started with mimosas and beer for brunch
......pizza delivery.
Ordered a large pepperoni and cheese. I must say, it was slow - I really started annoying myself with the kid-in-car but adult-at-home "is it here yet?" Once it arrived though, the box opened up to waves of cheesy heaven.
I LOVE how the crust was dusted with herbs of all sorts. Piping hot, a tad spicy, and deliciousness through and through. Did I mention how great it is to also support mom n' pop pizza shops? -
Review from Caitlin Z.
El Segundo, CA
12/29/2011
I rave about their salad pizza all the time! I honestly can't say much about the rest of their options because out of the way too many times I go there I always indulge with their salad pizza! Sooooo good! A must try!
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Review from Debra C.
5/25/2011
DELISH!!!
Outstanding, unfussy pizza boasting unusual (in a good way) flavor combinations. Had a slice of BBQ Chicken pizza and adored it. Not something I'd usually order, but lately, all that this pregnant lady wants is food drenched in either tomato sauce or BBQ sauce. I got a little of both with this slice!
Lovely crust. Washed my slice down with an Orangina. Ahhh. -
Review from Joe P.
Los Angeles, CA
4/19/2011
All things good. There is nothing bad here. The bagel crust is so great the salad pizza is out of this world. The only problem I have ever had was the long line espiecially on first Fridays.
Even thought the line can be killer the food is great, drinks are limited but they picked the perfect ones to compliment their pizzas.
Outstanding place -
Review from Shannon C.
Los Angeles, CA
Ok, Abbot's, here you go. A solid 4.
I stopped in here around 3pm on a weekday for a late lunch slice, and the employees were super chill. Usually I come here for the pizza only, and try to not be phased by the attitudes. But during the quiet afternoon, the 2 employees were joking around and experimenting with dessert pizzas (free tastes!).
I was shocked when I walked in and was GREETED (woah.. this has never happened), and the girl behind the counter even ran through the list of vegetarian slices they had available. Usually I'm like "UHH THAT ONE!" and panic/point to something random because they give me the stink eye to get in and get out.
After I actually got a chance to think, I chose a slice of the Cheese Bomb. Indeed, it was a cheese bomb. Not much to say beyond that. Parmesan, romano, fontina, gouda, ricotta, mozzarella, alfredo sauce on their famous bagel crust. I could go for another slice right about now.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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8/3/2010
Two words: SALAD PIZZA
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Review from Kaitlyn M.
Venice, CA
5/4/2011
Yay! I'm a fan, indeed. As a Santa Monica to Venice transplant (hah!) I've been exploring the wonders of Abbot Kinney more than usual lately. We ordered a pizza for take-out last night and it was seriously delicious. Like, no joke, REALLY good.
Order the Athens Pie with Garlic Crust and say yes when they ask if you want any parmesan or dipping sauces on the side. The spicy (chipotle?) dipping sauce was a nice touch. I love me some dipping sauces...
I'll definitely be back. -
Review from Jeff H.
Los Angeles, CA
2/14/2011
I don't know if yelp will delete this review because I was never actually served food at this "establishment". I drove by there at night for a quick slice and was never able to even place an order! I tried to ask for help for 5 or so minutes, but everyone behind the counter ignored me. They even looked at me a few times, too and then looked away. Finally, an older couple walked in and they took their order like I was invisible. I was actually a little insulted (maybe I have a lawsuit on my hands).
So yeah, I disagree with previous reviews that their service sucks....because it is non-existent! Doesn't matter if their pizza was amazing or if it raised my IQ by 10 points or even transformed me into a world famous actor, it still isn't worth dealing with their service.
Note: I have never walked out of a restaurant before, I have never returned food that was served by mistake or was bad/cold, I never complain about bad service (maybe the waiter had a personal issue that day). I even tip when the service sucks. So, it wasn't me. -
Review from Scott S.
Westwood, CA
10/14/2011
Great delivery. Amazing pizza. That sauce they make is crack.
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Review from Enna C.
Venice, CA
10/28/2011
I got lunch here one time. the pizza is fun.
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Review from Kevin T.
4/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Bagel Crust is WEIRD on pizza, but it's pretty damn good to munch on after you're done.
Stopped by here Saturday night for a quick bite. They're open pretty late, $4 for a decent slice... kind of expensive, but not ridiculous. And their mushroom pizza uses big wild mushroom slices instead of the dinky white mushrooms you usually see.
Since the crust is so significant, I'd suggest working on the crust as you eat the rest of your pizza. Unless you want to enjoy a nice hearty snack on the walk back to the car, in which case you should save it! -
Review from Emily S.
This place is dirty. Or, if it wasn't dirty, it just looks dirty. Maybe they need to repaint the walls or, clean the walls and counter.
The pizza is alright. I like their wild mushroom pizza. There are about four kinds of mushrooms on it. I don't really like the crust though. There's too much sesame seed on it.
Parking . . . well. There's street parking if you can find it. It's not too bad. -
Review from Natalia R.
Venice, CA
Updated - 11/27/2010 2 photos
So I ordered again from Abbot's and requested two slices of goat cheese pizza and an extra large cheese bomb pizza, made of parmesan, romano, fontina, gouda and mozzarella topped with a spoonful of ricotta.
The goat cheese had mushrooms, and was goat and mozzarella cheese. The thick crust had some poppy seeds, correct me if I'm wrong, and even though I am not a big fan of goat cheese, it tasted good.
The cheese bomb was delicious. The crust was thin, but the slice was so big that it filled me up fast.
Delivery is fast and cheap, only $3.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/28/2010
3 1/2 stars
I ordered a cheese pizza from them last week. The crust was good but overall the pizza… Read more »
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