Bare Knuckle Pizza

351 12th St, Oakland
(510) 463-1524

Recent Reviews

Ryan Waxberg

Did takeout so can't really say about the atmosphere but the woman that took my order was knowledgeable and friendly, and the pizza was one of the best I've hadVegetarian options: Lots of vegan options too!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Morales

Hot affordable gourmet pizza out of an unpretentious oven conveniently located in the heart of chinatown. Dank af. Super taste.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gorgonzola Pear Red Onion Arugula

aykent

So many vegan options and all the ones I tried so far were delicious. They use Butcher's Son mozzarella. It's our favorite vegan pizza! It's take out only.

Anthony Contreras

I’m not a vegan and I love the vegan pie. The staff was so nice and friendly. It made me feel like we were friends for a long time before today. Can’t wait to come back and have another pie with them. Thanks again for making me feel welcome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: TKO

Ivy Hume

I am a New Yorker and very picky about pizza and this is my favorite pizza I have had in the Bay Area. Period. Thank god. I think I can stay now. I gave up on bagels a long time ago!Details…I had a regular Margherita pizza. I believe that’s the best way to truly know if the pizza is good. The crust was thin, but not too crispy. It’s perfect, perfectly chewy. I ate every scrap of the pie. Other pizzas I’ve had in the bay area have been way too crispy to the point of scratching the roof of my mouth. This was divine. The cheese was perfect. The four individual leaves of basil. All were perfect and moderate just like a Neapolitan style pizza should be. It was fast, and delightful to sit outside solo and enjoy the banter and fun atmosphere in the kitchen second hand.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alison Roessler Campbell Fitness

First time trying the pizza. We ordered two pizzas, a vegan margarita pizza (pictured) and one with lots of meat for my husband called David Mack.We ordered our pizza for pick up, which is probably a good thing as there is no inside dining and only two small tables outside, not a problem, just something to be aware of.The attendant at the walk up counter was friendly and the team preparing the pizzas seemed to be happy.Vegan food can be hit or miss but I found the pizza did not disappoint. The sauce had good flavor and the cheese had the texture of authentic cheese.My husband felt his pizza was small compared to the price but also said it had really good flavor.Two thumbs up from us. We would be happy to order pizza from them again.

Recommended dishes: Vegan Margherita

SarahS88

We really love the vegan pizzas here with Butcher's Son cheese. The vegan margherita is great as is the vegan mushroom impossible. Update - tried the TKO and it was delicious too! Updated from previous review on 2022-07-23

missmuffcake

I'm a pizza snob but even if I was not I don't think I would like this place. My pizza was burned and the flavor of the sauce was bland. My boyfriend got a different pizza and while he liked it, I found it salty.

SarahS88

We really love the vegan pizzas here with Butcher's Son cheese. The vegan margherita is great as is the vegan mushroom impossible. Update - tried the TKO and it was delicious too! Updated from previous review on 2022-07-23

Alexis G

I’ll never understand why ppl write bad reviews lol (LDE) I got the margherita with extra cheese. Great ingredients great pizza. I love a good char. Hit the spot. I’ll be back.

Joseph L.

Best vegan pizza in the area. Only open three days a week for a couple of hours but definitely worth it if it's open.

LB

Had been wanting to go here for a while and finally made it. It's located downtown, in kind of a dead area. They are pretty much only doing takeout (they have 2 cafe style tables that can seat 1-2 each). Which is kind of a bummer bc their thin crust pizzas are best eaten straight out of the oven. They lose a lot when they get cold.... My friend and I ordered the margherita and the spinach. Was not blown away by the sauce on the margherita..but really like the spinach pizza! Would go back for that one. Besides those two all of their pizzas have meat but they do have faux meat alternatives plus vegan cheese if you need a truly vegan pie.

Miranda F.

So I was craving a pizza, which I haven't eaten in quite a while, due to gluten and dairy issues which makes me very sad. There was a miscommunication about if they had real meat, but maybe I just didn't read the site right. So I ordered a Margherita pizza with mushrooms and pepperoni on it. When I got it I realized it was vegan pepperoni . But I had to say it was actually Pretty good. I think I would've added more sauce to the pizza. Delivery was pretty good and I also had a arugula salad. I definitely plan to check out some of their other vegan pizzas.

Jessica G.

Omg I wasn't even in the mood for pizza !! My goodness so glad my friends were Literally the best pizza !! The tnt it's just delicious!!

Brandon N.

I'm from NYC and have lived in Italy, but I have NEVER had a pizza as good as this place. The cherry pie specifically is such a chefs kiss. Love, love, LOVE this place. 5 stars no doubt

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