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Woodstock's Pizza
Categories: Restaurants Pizza Restaurants Gluten-Free Pizza, Gluten-Free [Edit]
710 Front StSanta Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-4444
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 11 am - 1 am
Thu-Sat 11 am - 2 am
Sun 11 am - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
163 reviews for Woodstock's Pizza
Review Highlights
"Actually the best whole wheat crust I have had."
(in 15 reviews)
"I love their BBQ Bird, my favorite."
(in 6 reviews)
"They have a nice outdoor heated patio dining area."
(in 7 reviews)
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163 reviews in English
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Review from Stephanie L.
Bellevue, WA
1/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
I can only talk about this place with due respect to the beer. We came here late at night with a few friends to get a beer after walking around downtown and I tried to order the sassy named Blonde Beer only to look like an ass when they said they don't carry it anymore.
Then why do you have it on your wall of available beers?
So I got the Lagunita IPA which tasted like liquid strawberries for some reason but it grew on me. I had never had an IPA before but my boyfriend said that's a fruitier version of how they normally taste. The beers were dirt cheap too, which was a huge plus for us. -
Review from Erin H.
1/13/2012 1 photo
I had planned on making dinner for the BF after he got off work, but it turns out that I'm retarded and don't know how to read an entire recipe to find out how long it would ACTUALLY take. Plus, we were both starving and wanted something quick.
I called Woodstock's at around 7 and ordered a large (14 inches), white crust, with mushrooms, onions, garlic and green bell peppers. The person on the phone asked whether I'd "like to upgrade to an extra-large for only $2 more!?". I kindly declined that particular offer.
The girl said it would be 45-60 minutes and would be $23 something. Then abruptly hung up the phone. I guess my idea for a quick, cheap dinner wasn't going to happen.
Around 45 minutes later the delivery girl shows up at my apartment complex but clearly had no idea where the actual apartment was so she was sat in the car trying to figure it out. The BF heard her car so he walked out and helped her out and just paid outside.
He brought the pizza inside, put it on the table and opened it. So here is where the experience looses a few stars.
The pizza was a good 2-3 inches smaller than the 14 inch box.
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If you've read my other reviews you know that I work at a pizza joint in San Jose. Because of that, I feel that I can forgive many of the little things that go wrong when making a pizza. What I can't forgive is workers that are willing to give a customer a less than perfect pizza, especially one that is essentially robbing the customer.
Where I work, if it isn't perfect it doesn't go out. It gets remade or something is at least given in return. My phone number was written on the box AND the receipt so there is no excuse for giving me a pizza that was 2-3 inches smaller than what I paid for. I would have appreciated a call asking whether I wanted the pizza as is, or whether I minded waiting a few extra minutes for it to be remade.
Plus, the pizza itself wasn't even that good. Some of the mushrooms were thick and GIGANTIC, and others were slimy and tiny. The first 2 slices I ate had absolutely no garlic, while the 3rd seemed to have a tablespoon of garlic, all in one clump. Yuck.
Clearly, Woodstock's lacks the attention to detail/quality that I look for in a good restaurant.
I seriously doubt that I'll be back.Listed in: Cruzin around the Cruz, Pizza
Comment from Laura A. of Woodstock's Pizza 1/21/2012
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Review from Victor L.
San Francisco, CA
12/28/2011
I used to come here every once in awhile when I was in college and sororities and fraternities would host fundraisers here.
In all honesty, I would rather choose cold Domino's pizza over you folks. This place falls short to what a pizzeria should be. Yet, business is booming.
The pizza here simply tastes weird. I normally like the crust of a pizza, but this place makes it as I have said earlier, "weird." For one, they roll the crust differently, I guess to try and be unique. The crust has has a slight fold, which makes it look fluffier, but it is not. It tastes hard, and feels like cardboard.
Another thing that bugs me about the pizza is that if you take a bite, EVERYTHING falls off the slice. The cheese, mushrooms, and pepperoni just slides right off the dough. Pizza should not be doing this.
I would rather drive all the way to Capitola to get Round Table's, rather than come here.
Unique, yes. But not necessarily in a good way. -
Review from Mona W.
2/2/2012
Very average pizza with nothing to rave about. Wings were dry. Food came out fast enough and there were ample seats at the outdoor patio. That's all I can say.
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Review from Jeromy G.
Hercules, CA
12/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
I like Woodstocks pizza, it's one of the better places to grab a slice in Santa Cruz. I like their Garlic bird which is awesome and the sauce is also rolled into the crust so you don't have dry ass bread.
I LOVE pint night. Every Wednesday for $5 you get a glass with a cool design that you get to keep and a beer. So pretty much a beer normally would be $5 by itself but this way you get to keep a pretty cool glass. I dig it. Then refills are $2 after that. So if you're trying to grab some food and get a little buzzed before hitting the bars go for it, beats the prices you'll pay elsewhere. Super crowded however so get there early at 9pm or you won't get a seat.
I do enjoy their dessert pizzas as well but that's just because I'm a fat ass. You mixed pizza and dessert into a cinnamon swirled icing storm of pity and self loathing, but I love it.
If they started making pizza with thin crust I'd give it 6 stars if I could. I'm Italian so I love the thin crusted pizza like back in Italy so I'm a little biased, but for everyone in America; pizza hasn't been ruined for you yet so thick ass crust will do. -
Review from Benjamin W.
Santa Cruz, CA
11/9/2011
I'd have to say Woodstocks is the best Pizza in the city. They have plenty of toppings going on in their pizzas and they are all cooked to delicious perfection. Pricing is a bit on the wild side though. Even just a medium pizza can cost you about 20 bucks. But that is why we snipe out the fundraiser deals. There are a lot of times when deals fly around that is buy one get one free whole pizza. Those are the times to hit this place up!
Their pizzas are filled inside out whereas other pizza places are spotty on toppings and also not that filling, but Woodstocks covers all that.
There is also Pint nights on Wednesdays if you are an alcoholic... haha just kidding but yes Pint Night definitely adds to the excitement of Woodstocks. But it can be a headache as this place will get SUPER crowded with lines longer than lines at Great America or something. But definitely worth it if you are willing to wait. It's like $5 for the first glass and $1 or something for every glass after? Good luck in the line to refill though.
There is also a heated patio for outside dining and that is a definite plus, and also a huge parking lot! -
Review from Audrey C.
Santa Cruz, CA
11/10/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The pizza here is reallyyyy good. You can also sub the normal crust for wheat crust! A healthy option and it tastes almost exactly the same as the normal crust :). Their crust here is my favorite, very chewy and delicious.
They have a million deals here on all different days:
-late night deal of an x-large pizza being $14.99 from 10-closing
-birthday deal of 25% off your order with your group and a free cinabread
-pint night on wednesdays first pint is $5 and the rest is $1 and you get to keep the glass. (it is CROWDED though with soo many people trying to get a refill and it is kind of hard to find a seat.)
-happy hour daily from 4-6 and 9-closing
-and probably a lot more.
Sign up for their email list! They send out free coupons all the time for buy one get one free pizza, free cinnabread, free wildbread, and much more!! -
Review from christine s.
Watsonville, CA
11/19/2011
Two stars- Meh. I've experienced better.
-Service was great; Helpful and friendly.
-Bathrooms were clean.
I was really surprised that what started as a $16.99 large pizza turned into a $28.99 pizza! I upgraded, at the counter persons suggestion, from the large to the x-large, for two dollars more, got the choice of FIVE toppings, one of which was Vegan Gourmet Mozzarella, and a soda.
The pizza was NOTHING to write home about.
Crust-The crust is just that, a crust. It wasn't bubbly or chewy. More like toast, with no airiness or softness. Bland.
Sauce-What sauce? I saw a thin, see through SMEAR of kinda sweet sauce. Very skimpy.
Vegetables-The veggies were pretty great, I got plenty of those, although the olives, like I read in someone else's review, tasted VERY ODD. Metallic and bad.
Vegan Cheese-They use Vegan Gourmet, which I love, but the small amount of shreds on my pizza were not enough to add any cheesy flavor.
Soda-No Coke, only Pepsi.
I felt like I got plenty of food, but in no way shape or form would I recommend anyone else pay THIS MUCH for THIS PIZZA. Honestly it could be half the price and I still wouldn't seek it out again.
The number one thing that I hated, that made me feel like I was had, scammed, was the menu. UGH, I couldn't even really tell what the heck was going on online, they have so many options, spread out all over the place, let alone in the store. It seemed really unclear, which is how my pizza went from $16 to $28. I pressured myself to just get the order in as to not hold up the line, versus taking my time and FINDING out how much everything costs before I ordered. My fault for sure, but whoever designed the menu sure didn't make it easy... -
Review from Janet L.
Hercules, CA
10/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great deals for lunch. Wish they had a salad bar.
Plenty of large LCD's for the sport fans. -
Review from Josh W.
Santa Clara, CA
10/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Wow! You may say, there are a number of pizza options available in Santa Cruz. It seems like a fair number of reviewers have dismissed how Woodstock's stands out.
A common complaint is how crowded it can get and that it may get noisy on any of the event nights that are scheduled. If you wanted to go somewhere with a group of friends for pizza for a pint night or trivia night you may well expect others to do the same.
It gets busy! The place has limited space but is relatively large and has outside seating with heat lamps.
That provides some great space.
The pizza makes me happy and you can choose wheat crust. This is the best wheat crust I've had.
All the staff have been friendly and the beer options are plentiful.
A great choice for a group! -
Review from Benjamin L.
San Francisco, CA
8/19/2011
Good pizza! 3 stars because although the pizza is pretty good, it's kind of pricey! I think a medium was $18.99?? I don't know about other people, but I thought larges were around $20. But if you don't mind the price, I would definitely give this place a try. My favorite is the All Meat Orgy!
Pint Night is pretty cool, it can get pretty crowded though. The line is super long if you're trying to get a refill for your pint.
They have places outside where it's heated and there's even a fire place outside which is nice. They have a handful of coupons which you can get online or in-person somehow, which sort of compensates for the price of their food.Comment from Laura A. of Woodstock's Pizza 8/19/2011
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Review from Michael E.
Santa Cruz, CA
1/21/2012
Decent, not great. I'm not a fan of the folded over crust. Good place to watch a game though.
Comment from Laura A. of Woodstock's Pizza 1/21/2012
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Review from Cat P.
7/6/2011
LOVE THIS PLACE. I used to be a huge fan of Woodstocks when I was attending school at UC Davis, but it's been several years since I've had this stuff.
My fave out of the pizzas we ordered was the Surf City, which consisted of shrimp, pinenuts, sundried tomatos, and pesto sauce atop soft, fluffy wheat crust. DELICIOUS.
We even got a free frosted cinnabread for dessert for checking in on FourSquare. Nice!!! Gotta love free food! =D -
Review from Stephanie B.
South San Francisco, CA
8/10/2011
3.5, if that makes a difference.
I love and hate Woodstocks. I love their Trivia Night (fun!) and Pint Night. I love their BBQ Bird, my favorite! I love how the crust is rolled into the sauce so you don't just have dry bread at the end. It is more expensive than Domino's, but the pizza quality is better so it's not that bad. Use their deals and if you're a student, get the discount!
But I HATE HATE HATE how crowded it gets, especially during Pint Night. Getting a table is such a bitch. You have to be a vulture and creep on people who seem to be leaving then outrace the other vultures who are interested in grabbing the same table. It's just not fun at all, so be there early enough to get a table. You'll also have to talk loudly because everyone else is loud. Let's just say Woodstocks is always crazy during Pint Night.
It's $5 for a cup, and $2-$3 for refills. Good deal, I guess.
Expect a long ass line. Sometimes, they have another line for cash only...so bring cash because that line is usually shorter.
I usually have a good time with friends, but the hassle of getting us all together is just annoying! -
Review from Walter P.
Los Angeles, CA
9/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Very satisfied with this place. My little sister attends UC Santa Cruz and has been telling me so much about this place. I finally got to visit this summer and went for lunch with our family. The pizza was amazing and you get to pick white or wheat crust. The wing sampler is so delicious we had to get two orders. Also the beer selection is great and very affordable. The service was great and very friendly. We got to order extra stuff at the table and they totally took care of us. We all left happy and satisfied.
If you use Foursquare and check in for the first time you get a free cinnabread for dessert which was very yummy!! I can't wait to go back. -
Review from Kari S.
6/14/2011
Five stars for delivery only!
(I've eaten here a few times and eating at this location is more like a three star experience - too many "Magic the Gatherer" players taking up the tables and too many homeless peeps staring longingly at you and your pizza through the windows and from outside the patio).
For delivery, however, I love it! Woodstock's makes the best pizzas in town! Delivered fast! The delivery people are always super chill kids too. I always use Woodstock's for my work lunch pizza orders as well. The Pesto Primavera and the Kauai Pie are my personal favorites! Also the staff is really sweet at making special accommodations like if you want extra extra crispy crust. I think Woodstock's uses fresher ingredients than most other pizza places too. -
Review from Yves J S.
Sacramento, CA
5/26/2011
We all know who's on a diet when I sit down to enjoy an extra large BBQ bird, while my partner in crime picks at her salad...
The pizza was above average, service was good, and I thank them for not charging me for the extra toppings like most other places would. They are open late, so those late night cravings can be satisfied. The fold over crust at the edges are a nice touch because it locks in some extra sauce towards the end. The ingredients seem fresh, and the whole wheat crust tasted more satisfying than some of the chain pizza places. -
Review from Johnny G.
5/12/2011
Food is 3 stars but the buy one get one free deal gave them the extra star! I came here for a fundraising event for a friend's fraternity. Would come again to support and help fund raise. The All Meat Orgy is the best pizza out of them all!
Service is a bit slow but I've only been here during the fundraising events so it's typically crowded/busy. It wasn't too bad considering how busy it was.
***Parking***: Huge parking lot in the plaza shared by other businesses. Should not be a problem finding parking(unless you're lazy and want parking up front).
Cash/Credit are accepted here. -
Review from Karl H.
Santa Cruz, CA
11/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Really good pizza here. I usually go in for lunch and their slice and a soda deal is what I get. Try the Kauai Pie.
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Review from Jenn S.
San Jose, CA
4/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
I heard raving reviews from friends who had been here and loved it. So on a whim I decided to give it a try on my lunch break.
First off the staff here is awesome which is the only reason they are getting three stars. The price and the taste of the pizza deducted two stars.
The pizza left a little to be desired for me. I ordered a medium combo pizza with no mushrooms and added garlic and black olives. I figured SUPER yum. I was shocked by the price when I went to pick it up (nearly $28 for my pizza after tax).
The pizza was so unbelievable salty I could only eat one piece. The olives tasted a bit off. So I ate a olive slice off the pizza and it didn't taste at all like black canned sliced olives usually do, it had that taste that olives get when they've sat out too long or been in the fridge too long. I took one bite of a second piece and it was a no go for me. By this time the pizza had cooled off some and didn't even smell like pizza anymore - it smelled like a container of salt. :(
I was super disappointed .. I want to give this place another try when I feel brave enough to eat pizza again. -
Review from Carol S.
1/4/2012
We had just arrived home from our travels and pizza seemed like a quick and easy way to hold off cooking for another day. A quick search found this gluten free option. Unfortunately it disappointed. We chose the Mediterranean.The overabundant sun-dired tomatoes were on top--cold and completely unblended with the rest of the pizza, and we struggled to find the cheese and sauce. I appreciated the cripsness of the gluten free crust--many are soft and cakey--but it was overbrowned, and the whole pizza just dry and unsatisfying. I'll be looking for another option for gluten pizza the next time. In the meantime we have enough sun dried tomatoes for a pasta sauce!
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Review from Tonya T.
Santa Cruz, CA
6/26/2011
They have good pizza, with a nice crispy crust, piled high with veggies = just the way I like it!
I like to sit out on their patio (fire place and heat lamps).
The only things I don't enjoy is that the pizza is a little bit bland, and not as flavorful as Pizza My Heart. And their beer, I just don't get it...They don't do pitchers, but they do these massive mugs that hold like 2.5 glasses of beer... Try pouring that! It just goes all over the place because there is no spout/lip like with a pitcher. Oh wait, try just drinking it, and I'm sure you'll look like an ogre. They really need to rethink their take on beer (make it easy, sell pitchers).
***** UPDATE *****
The owner contacted me after the review to let me know that they'll be getting pitchers soon! And I just want to thank her for being so receptive to my constructive criticism. (See what a lovely place this is?) =) -
Review from AJ B.
Hayward, CA
6/22/2011
Kinda expensive for normal pizza.
Good dessert pizza though. -
Review from Q L.
San Francisco, CA
5/20/2011
I'm a fan b/c of the gluten free pizza option they are now carrying. The pizza came out with a tasty crispy crust...but a little on the sweet side.
down a star b/c they can't do a gluten free wildbread option...also, if it's your birthday you get 25% off and a free desert bread, but they can't do that gluten free either.
Avoid the douchey lacrosse players who need to have stupid college lacrosse on all 4 TVS at once, they will start whining and crying home to mommy b/c they can't handle having to turn their chairs around.
But once you get them to leave, you can actually start watching REAL sports and the people will start to flock to you from everywhere....suddenly you will be surrounded with like-minded fans who are drinking beer and cheering on your team with you!
So go with friends that eat gluten, give them the free cinnamon/apple/iced bread thingy and allow yourself to just stare at it, wanting it,....what a TEASE Woodstocks! what a tease! -
Review from Melanie R.
Santa Cruz, CA
6/9/2011 6 Check-ins Here
I've been to Woodstocks a couple of times lately, and what has struck me after both experiences is that I feel like they aren't prepared to be as busy as they are. For a business, I think that's a great problem to have to solve, but given that they've been in that location for a while, I'm running out of patience for them to do so.
The line set-up is awkward, because anyone who's in line is then blocking the plate/silverware station, the drink machines, AND the main thoroughfare to get in to the rest of the restaurant. And the servers always seem like they're not quite sure what they're doing.
As for the positives? I like their pizza, they offer multiple crust options (including whole wheat and gluten-free), and they've got a good selection for toppings. They also have good salads and other pizza go-alongs, and it's a fun ambience. And if they don't lose your order, it usually doesn't take too long. -
Review from James R.
Santa Cruz, CA
5/21/2011 9 Check-ins Here
Woodstock's Pizza has great pizza. Great location for group of people to watch 'the game' with the many TVs playing sports at all times. Food is very enjoyable (including the salads) though at dinner time it can take a while for your food to come, but its a pizza place so thats to be expected.
They have a student discount! :) -
Review from Sally H.
Sunnyvale, CA
4/11/2011
I don't eat pizza often but this would be one of my top choices when I do eat pizza. I always order the BBQ bird from here and it's sooooo delicious! I would definitely recommend ordering that if you're a bbq pizza fan. Do not get the cinnamon pizza for dessert it's not that good. When I use to order there, I had a buy one get one free coupon and I used it unlimitedly and I thought it was pretty worth it -- getting two extra large pizzas for the price of one. You can get the coupon by signing up with your email.
Definitely try this place if you're in Santa Cruz and you like pizza! -
Review from wayne w.
12/29/2010 1 Check-in Here
Being a UCSB alum, Woodstocks (as a chain) has a special place in my heart. It has been there for the late night drunk snack, the morning after hangover snack, and the "I'm visiting from out of town" snack.
Their pizza and ingredients are above average, and what makes this slightly unique from other pizza places is that their pizza crust kind of folds over a bit onto the pizza itself. I don't know why this is better, but I just like it better this way. Plus their cinnabread and other assorted dessert-type items are faaaaaaaaaaantastic. Seriously, my mouth is watering now. I'm going back over there now. -
Review from Lanie L.
Updated - 2/14/2011
Student at UCSC? tired of Dominoes? can't get your upper-classmen friends with cars to take you out to eat? Metro Buses crowded? or worst...can't even leave your dorm room?
Never fear, Woodstocks is here!
A great pizza joint for college students. It's large and spacious for all your friend gathering needs. large tv screens to watch the game or fox news. Heated patio and outdoor fire for a nice evening pizza dinner.
The pizzas themselves are pretty good. They have whole wheat crusts available and a wide selection of toppings. There's even dessert pizzas if you're craving that sugary-diabetic meal. Vegans can ask for their vegan options. Can you say whole-wheat crust piled high with marinara and vegetable galore? AWWWYEAHHH
They deliver to areas around santa cruz and the university. Like other delivery services, they can be hit or miss but it sure beats dominoes. Your RA or school newspaper sometimes has coupons for great deals like $12.99 for a large pizza 1 topping.
Although it's good pizza, it's not great or leaves a lasting impression on my taste buds, but they really sell on atmosphere and setting.
Wednesday nights are PINT NIGHT and boy this place gets POPPIN. get yo wristbands at the door and enjoy pint night...which is $5 for the first glass and $1 for every glass after that ($2 for premium beer)
OR if you come late, or don't want to drink yourself silly, then it also happens to be happy hour. So if you're only going to have a glass or 2, happy hour is the way to go.
Their beer menu needs to be updated because 1 or 2 of their beers on the menu isn't even offered anymore! The cashier recommended I try this beer that had a more tangy/citrus/orange taste and it was actually really good. Sorry that I don't remember the name.
The place gets jam packed so go early if you want to find a table for all your friends.
Fun story: I was here one Wednesday night and I was getting in line to order. The table next to the line had a pair college aged students. one female and one male. Before you know it, she threw an entire glass of water at this guy's face, then STORMS out of the restaurant. Now you have some awkward bro with water dripping down every corner of his body with no friends around and instead of getting some fucking napkins to clean up, he kinda just stands there and stares at some bros across the aisle. Apparently, the girl was sent by another girl to do the deed. What a Bro-down!!! *ba-dump kshh!*
goodness all my old reviews need a good updating.Listed in: Santa Cruz restaurants!
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8/13/2008
i actually liked the pizza. plenty of toppings to choose from [vegan options too? awesome]
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Review from Nicholas B.
Santa Cruz, CA
3/21/2011
The Good:
- Pizza and Salads are a Little Above Average in Taste
- Great Place for Large or Small Groups (Patio Is Preferred in the Summer)
- Good Beer on Tap, Cheap Prices (24oz Shock Top = $7)
- Daily Happy Hour (4pm - 6pm)
The Bad:
- The prices are a Little Steep
- The lack of Appetizers
- The Noise
Tips:
Meat Lovers try the "All Meat Orgy"
Vegetarians try the "Pesto Primavera"
Salad Lovers try the "Brother Tom's"
**Trivia Thursdays is a must**
Recommendation:
Whether its a Night out with the Family or Out with Friends for Pizza and The Game , I highly recommend Woodstock's Pizza -
Review from Timothy C.
Washington, DC
1/15/2011
I'm feeling it. I am going to start a trend RIGHT NOW of yelping from a restaurant while I'm still there.
I am sitting in Woodstocks at a pretty comfortable wooden booth as far (as wooden booths go) watching the Falcons-Packers playoff game on a beautiful Saturday night in Santa Cruz. When I got here at 5:00, the place was only half full, but now it is packed. So packed, in fact, that the staff keep asking us if we are going to order, and I tell them, "We just finished and we're watching the game." After being asked 3 times, I ordered an 'apple cinna-bread' pizza just to be sure we could stay. I'll let you know how it is when it comes.
So props to Woodstocks for having free Wifi! I'm downloading the show 'Bones' from Itunes as we speak and of the 4 places we've tried to download from, this is the fastest! 30 minutes for 42 minutes of TV.
Ok, on to the food. We ordered a Greek salad, which had the usual Greek salad stuff (olives, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese) plus peppercinis - a nice touch. Fresh made salads, not in a box.
Following our New Year's resolutions, we got a personal size (8 inch) pizza Santa Cruz style - pepperonis, sausage, onion, mushroom, and olives on wheat dough (you get a choice between white and wheat) The pizza was nice and hot, not to crunchy or to soft.
We also ordered two 'Monster' Longboards and it was still happy hour, so maybe 2.5 pints for $5.50 - not bad. I'm sure if we ordered another it would be more now, but one of those is plenty. It comes in a big frosted glass and at first it takes concentration to pick up.
OK, so the cinna-bread is here - let me take a bite....
Apple cinna-bread is basically a lighter pizza dough with cinnamon sauce, apples, icing, and almonds. I was skeptical at first, but it is better than it looks in the photos above the registers. It is a nice, light dessert that is reminiscent of an apple fritter in taste and a pizza in texture.
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Review from Stine H.
San Jose, CA
2/15/2011
Woodstock's pizza, as you can tell by reading other reviews is a pretty popular pizza joint amongst santa cruz college students. I actually stopped by here after a long day at the beach to find the place not totally packed, but still pretty busy. Our pizza didn't take too long to come out though.
Like most pizza places, the menu is pretty simple. There's a selection of specialty pizzas, salad, and their specialty bread thing called wildbread? I haven't tried it, since pizza already has a ton of bread...but maybe next time.
My favorite pizza has to be the chicken with garlic sauce. It also has tomatoes and onions on it. Soooo good dipped in their ranch! Their pizza is on the better quality side. Not your typical pizza hut pizza, it's actually quite tasty. Price is also decent. They also deliver all over Santa Cruz. -
Review from Isabella R.
Concord, CA
7/17/2011
Woodstock's??Woodstock's??Woodstock's?? No!! No!! No!! Woodstock's is a great place for other people, but not for me. It's not really my style.... I mean if you like cheese and toppings sliding off your pizza, this place is perfect for you! But I don't mean to be a funky monkey about this place but, I AM WARNING YOU PEOPLE NOW! Yet the wild bread was good with cheese and ranch dressing.
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Review from Kenneth Y.
San Francisco, CA
12/25/2010
Went here for a fund raising event and ordered a large pizza in supporting Woodstock and the Fraternity. The place can be pack on special events.
They had interesting choices of pizzas, but I narrowed it down to the All Meat Orgy! The titles say it pretty clear... Meat lovers and no veggies! The toppings are Canadian-Style Bacon, Sausage, Pepperoni, Lean Ground Beef, Salami, extra cheese! I ordered an X-large in 16-inch. On top of that, since it was Monday, you also entitled for a medium size pizza for free!!!! What a deal!!
The pizza was delicious with a lot of toppings on there, but it seems to be a bit to salt for me. I guess the topping combination made it a bit salty.
Overall, this place has some interesting pizza that's worth trying. However this is my first time here and it was a decent experience, nothing special besides the interesting topics it have. The place seems to get pack on Friday nights and they have a wonderful outdoor patio with gas heaters and two fire pits.
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Parking should be a breeze it's inside a plaza next to Trader Joes and CVS and the parking lot is pretty big. -
Review from Geoff J.
Alhambra, CA
4/14/2011
The gluten-free pizza was good, but not the best I've had, but definitely good. and I felt fine after (I'm pretty sensitive to Gluten). I've eaten their twice, and both times it was crazy busy. GF pizza seemed pretty expensive.
I go to Santa Cruz 3-4 times a year, and I'd imagine I'll be stopping in again. -
Review from Madeline M.
Santa Cruz, CA
4/28/2011
Woodstock's has fresh ingredients and good whole wheat crust, which definitely make for a healthier pizza experience. They have some fun and interesting pizza options such as the Garlic Bird, which has creamy garlic sauce, chicken, and various vegetables. In general, though, their pizza doesn't dazzle me; their regular cheese pizza is pretty darn boring and my usual standby of pepperoni and pineapple left me unimpressed. It's almost like they don't cook it long enough or something, and their crust is pretty bland. Also, it's pretty expensive, which is a major downfall for a pizza place I think. Anyway, so while I applaud Woodstock's efforts at making a slightly more gourmet pizza with quality ingredients and interesting combos, I just don't really think eating there is worth it.
On the other hand, it is a GREAT place to meet up with a large group of people; there's tons of seating and you can each go individually order your food (unless you're sharing a big pizza of course) and avoid the awkward and frustrating bill splitting that inevitably ensues at most sit-down restaurants. -
Review from Daniel M.
Daly City, CA
9/18/2010
I'm a fan of this place...but it's not because of the pizza.
Don't get me wrong, the pizza isn't bad. It's a just a little on the pricey side of things. My favorite pizza to get is the garlic bird. Nothing beats garlic cream sauce in a pizza topped with mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes.
Except for the Giants having the top spot in the NL West. That beats a garlic bird pizza any day, in my opinion.
Anyway, the only reason this place got an extra star outta me is the Wednesday night PINT NIGHTS!
- It's basically $5 for a beer since you got to keep the glass to take home
- Then it's $1 for domestic beers (Coors Light, etc), $2 for micro-brews (Blue Moon, etc).
It starts at 9, I believe. So get there early because the lines get CRAZY long. HOORAY BEER!Listed in: Santa Cruzin'
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Review from Katrina T.
Cupertino, CA
Honestly, I do not like eating pizza. I hate the way I feel after eating it, fat, bloaty and over the top full. I tend to only eat pizza if it is the only food option there, otherwise I try to avoid it.
I always go to Woodstock's because my fraternity always has their fundraising events here. The pizza is pretty good I have to admit. I got the Cruz Classic. I think the best part about their pizza is how freshly baked their crust is.
The only thing annoying about this place is the service. I understand they have to make the pizza but it just takes WAY too long. I swear I think I always wait for almost an hour for a personal pizza. By then I am definitely starving. The prices are alright. It is definitely cheaper if you split it with someone because it can get expensive. Other than that, I do not really have much to say about Woodstock's! -
Review from jackie b.
Los Angeles, CA
8/24/2011
Lose a star for not having a better thought out way of doing pint night: long lines, no seating available especially the first and last ones of the UCSC quarter. Otherwise i love it!
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Review from Courtney T.
Santa Cruz, CA
8/24/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Great atmosphere, always a good game on the large flat screen TV's. Great pizza selections and yummy buffalo wings. Plus get yourself one of their extra large beers and you're set!!
