Bad pizza bad experience. Went here in September (2025) on my actual birthday hoping for a mellow time. First time eating there after growing up in nearby Watsonville my whole life. The old man at the counter immediately started screaming and yelling at myself and my elderly father in a foreign language seconds after approaching to order, without provocation. No attempt or apparent desire to communicate in English (or at all), just outright anger for no reason. The pizza was subpar as well and tasted like cardboard with cheese on it. Dont waste your money or time here just go to the taco shop next door (or Little Caesars). Garbage experience and horrendous customer service. Wish zero stars was an option.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Colin Scholl
Amazing pizza and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Teri James
Great pizza with many choices. Wednesday specials!!
Faith Santina
Big J is an elder and a gem!
Best pizza I’ve ever had. Hands down! Much love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Local Special Pizza, Add Veggies
Xzulas
Big Js Rules!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank Hagg
Delicious pizza and calzones, fresh ingredients, great prices, fast service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana Ruiz
I love this place! The staff is friendly the pizzas are delicious , I’m obsessed with the salads. Fresh produce in every bite.
Lydia Mcilhenney
This place is amazing!We ordered a specialty pizza "The Greek" and a salad (Also Greek! Lol).They were both so delicious and amazing ?! I highly recommend this pizza place! The hospitality and kindness from the owners was wonderful, they recommended a good drink combo that was a wonderful pairing! Sooooo yummy!!!The food is great! We would definitely come and eat here again!!!Thank you for such a great dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Local Special Pizza
Inkh
Pizza is 10/10, service...? Kind of off-putting. But at the end of the day if I had to choose between the two, I'd rather have exceptional pizza! And it was exceptional... surprisingly so! My partner and I were staying at a nearby AirBnB and this and the taqueria next door were the only two viable options. I'm really glad we stopped here because the pizza was wonderful... thick, soft crust... fresh delicious sauce... and just the right amount of cheese (and it wasn't greasy!).There is ample outdoor seating if that's your thing. Otherwise it's strictly takeaway. I'd gladly come back (=
I just discovered Big J's Pizza recently. I was looking for some place that offered good eats without the overinflated price..... found it here!! Great food across the entire menu. I ordered food Friday and I'm going again tonight, 2 days later. The calzones here are fantastic, authentic and made with fresh locally grown toppings.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Sandwich, Chicken Wings, Pizza Loaf Sandwich, Local Special Pizza
Jordan Rank
The pizza I have gotten from Big J's is not bad, but is also not amazing in my opinion. I do have to say, in my experience, the staff consistently seem almost annoyed when they have a customer. They aren't mean, but they almost make it seem like they've been inconvenienced when I place an order even though I've never seen any other customers inside (I've walked in to order probably 5-10 times). No facial expression, monotone, lots of sighing. It's also strangely dark inside the building every time I go in. I'll come back since there aren't any other nearby options and I can look past the strange atmosphere / service to get a decent pizza.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Natalia Ferrari
Family owned with a nostalgic environment. Pizza and calzones are delicious and fair price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roger Houston
Great pizzas prepared with the tastiest ingredients. We really love the combination pizza. If you've never tried Big J's, go for it! You won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CashGames Idk
I'm giving a 1 star to get the owners attention, I lost a 20$ I. There or the place next to it. I really need that money back. I'm saving it to buy dog food. I was wearing a green shirt and I had a big afro and my eyes were covered (I think) they may have been half uncovered. I also had jeans. Please if you see it let me know do I can get it back. I was the only person in the restaurant besides the nice lady and the guy drinking lemonade.
Bad pizza bad experience. Went here in September (2025) on my actual birthday hoping for a mellow time. First time eating there after growing up in nearby Watsonville my whole life. The old man at the counter immediately started screaming and yelling at myself and my elderly father in a foreign language seconds after approaching to order, without provocation. No attempt or apparent desire to communicate in English (or at all), just outright anger for no reason. The pizza was subpar as well and tasted like cardboard with cheese on it. Dont waste your money or time here just go to the taco shop next door (or Little Caesars). Garbage experience and horrendous customer service. Wish zero stars was an option.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing pizza and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great pizza with many choices. Wednesday specials!!
Big J is an elder and a gem!
Best pizza I’ve ever had. Hands down! Much love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Local Special Pizza, Add Veggies
Big Js Rules!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious pizza and calzones, fresh ingredients, great prices, fast service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place! The staff is friendly the pizzas are delicious , I’m obsessed with the salads. Fresh produce in every bite.
This place is amazing!We ordered a specialty pizza "The Greek" and a salad (Also Greek! Lol).They were both so delicious and amazing ?! I highly recommend this pizza place! The hospitality and kindness from the owners was wonderful, they recommended a good drink combo that was a wonderful pairing! Sooooo yummy!!!The food is great! We would definitely come and eat here again!!!Thank you for such a great dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Local Special Pizza
Pizza is 10/10, service...? Kind of off-putting. But at the end of the day if I had to choose between the two, I'd rather have exceptional pizza! And it was exceptional... surprisingly so! My partner and I were staying at a nearby AirBnB and this and the taqueria next door were the only two viable options. I'm really glad we stopped here because the pizza was wonderful... thick, soft crust... fresh delicious sauce... and just the right amount of cheese (and it wasn't greasy!).There is ample outdoor seating if that's your thing. Otherwise it's strictly takeaway. I'd gladly come back (=
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Pretty tasty calzone
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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I just discovered Big J's Pizza recently. I was looking for some place that offered good eats without the overinflated price..... found it here!! Great food across the entire menu. I ordered food Friday and I'm going again tonight, 2 days later. The calzones here are fantastic, authentic and made with fresh locally grown toppings.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Sandwich, Chicken Wings, Pizza Loaf Sandwich, Local Special Pizza
The pizza I have gotten from Big J's is not bad, but is also not amazing in my opinion. I do have to say, in my experience, the staff consistently seem almost annoyed when they have a customer. They aren't mean, but they almost make it seem like they've been inconvenienced when I place an order even though I've never seen any other customers inside (I've walked in to order probably 5-10 times). No facial expression, monotone, lots of sighing. It's also strangely dark inside the building every time I go in. I'll come back since there aren't any other nearby options and I can look past the strange atmosphere / service to get a decent pizza.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Family owned with a nostalgic environment. Pizza and calzones are delicious and fair price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great pizzas prepared with the tastiest ingredients. We really love the combination pizza. If you've never tried Big J's, go for it! You won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm giving a 1 star to get the owners attention, I lost a 20$ I. There or the place next to it. I really need that money back. I'm saving it to buy dog food. I was wearing a green shirt and I had a big afro and my eyes were covered (I think) they may have been half uncovered. I also had jeans. Please if you see it let me know do I can get it back. I was the only person in the restaurant besides the nice lady and the guy drinking lemonade.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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