Pelican Pizza
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About Pelican Pizza
En Pelican Pizza, tu pizzería de barrio en Lighthouse Avenue, te damos la bienvenida con los brazos abiertos. Disfruta de nuestras deliciosas pizzas, acompañadas de entrantes clásicos como palitos de pan y alitas, además de una selección de vinos y cervezas. Con una valoración de 4.5 estrellas, te i...
En Pelican Pizza, tu pizzería de barrio en Lighthouse Avenue, te damos la bienvenida con los brazos abiertos. Disfruta de nuestras deliciosas pizzas, acompañadas de entrantes clásicos como palitos de pan y alitas, además de una selección de vinos y cervezas. Con una valoración de 4.5 estrellas, te invitamos a descubrir por qué somos el lugar perfecto para una comida sabrosa y un ambiente acogedor.
What Customers Say About Pelican Pizza
Pelican Pizza is a local favorite known for its delicious, handmade pizza with fresh ingredients and a thin, crispy crust. Customers rave about the friendly service and reasonable prices, especially for the location. A few note potential price discrepancies or small dining area.
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Tip: Call in your order ahead of time to avoid waiting, or just show up if calling is frustrating. The pizzas are on the thinner side, so a large feeds 2-3 people.
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Pelican Pizza is located in Monterey, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Parks & Gardens
- Cannery Row Park Plaza (A 235m) — park in Monterey County, California, United States of America
- Reeside Access (A 486m) — park in the United States of America
- Lower Presidio Historic Park (A 775m) — park in the United States of America
- Fishermans Shoreline Park (A 856m) — park in Monterey County, California, United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- Aeneas Beach (A 326m) — beach in Monterey County, California, United States
- Macabee Beach (A 345m) — beach in Monterey County, California, United States
- Cannery Row Monument (A 358m) — monument in Monterey, United States of America
- San Carlos Beach (A 600m)
- Serra Monument (A 703m) — park in Monterey County, California, United States of America
- John D. Sloat Monument (A 727m) — monument in Monterey, California
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Pelican Pizza Monterey Reviews
Best pizza I had for a long time. Hand made. Delicious. Well done and a worth a full recommendation
Truly excellent pizza, some of the best I've ever had on the west coast. Dough was perfectly crispy and the cheese was super tasty. Affordable, large slices ($3.50 as of July 2024) and caring employees that were down for a laugh.
Fantastic pizza slices or a whole pizza when you just want something quick and affordable.
Best pizza I had for a long time. Hand made. Delicious. Well done and a worth a full recommendation
Truly excellent pizza, some of the best I've ever had on the west coast. Dough was perfectly crispy and the cheese was super tasty. Affordable, large slices ($3.50 as of July 2024) and caring employees that were down for a laugh.
Fantastic pizza slices or a whole pizza when you just want something quick and affordable.
Wandered into this place based on high reviews. Business looks a bit slow, but honestly it’s better pizza than Gianni’s and the service is better, not to mention the price being much more reasonable.
Best pizza and service!!!! They’re superb! Combo is the best with bits of pineapple! Fresh salads! Customer service is amazing!
Really fresh pizza, thin crust, delicious cheese and light sauce/ not overbearing . Great value especially for the location! Only drawback was that the indoor dining area was small. We will definitely be coming back.
Love this local pizza place. Very friendly service, tasty & quality pizza, and fantastic prices. This is my kid’s favorite pizza place in the area.
The pizza was delicious, we had the Combo (specialty) and it was so good. Lots of toppings and the crust was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We also got a Caesar salad. There were only two tables inaide but we also went later in the evening so I don't know if there is more seating available during the day.
The pizzas were excellent! The prices are more than reasonable! The atmosphere is warm, simple, and unpretentious—exactly what we were looking for. The staff are extremely helpful. My small family and I came to Monterey to visit the aquarium, and we ended up eating at Pelican Pizza two nights in a row. We’ll be back here for sure ❤️
i been coming to pelican since alternative medicine was open back in the early 2010s...it was my jam everyday i gained 33 pounds easily as I enjoyed the local offerings. the wings mild are my favorite. 14 piece with a large chicken bacon salad, and if im greedy chocolate cake. The pitzas are table soft the sauce is classic its never a tough bite at all. its always clean and you can definitely get a table and enjoy sports events. great sized tv. love it and will continue to.
Delicious handmade pizza, staff was friendly and atmosphere was calm. Great economic spot to just chill and chat with friends while enjoying great food and wine. Owner was kind enough to offer to shut the blinds so our dining was more enjoyable.
Calling in an order can be frustrating so just show up. Friendly man making the pizza. Paid $20 for large w 3 toppings. Will be coming back. The pizzas are on the thinner side so one large probably feeds 2-3 people.
If you are a crumb in the foil of my Pebble Beach sub, you’re liable to get eaten. No crumbs left behind! One of my favorite gems on the peninsula.
A Must-Try Pizza Experience! This pizza place is an absolute gem, and I can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment you walk in, you'll notice how spotlessly clean the facility is, which always sets a great first impression. The staff are incredibly efficient and "down to biz" in the best possible way – they're focused on getting you your delicious pizza without any fuss, which I really appreciate. Now, let's talk about the pizza itself: fantastic doesn't even begin to cover it! Every element was perfectly executed. The cheese pull was incredible, and the dough had a wonderful texture – clearly made with care. They've mastered the art of seasoning, as the pizza was salted very well, bringing out all the flavors. The cheese and sauce ratio was spot on, creating a harmonious and incredibly satisfying bite every time. Beyond the amazing taste, the value here is outstanding. It's very well priced, offering a truly great bang for your buck. I will absolutely go here available and will be recommending it to everyoneI know. You simply have to try this pizza– you won't be disappointed!
Get the Pelican Specialty pizza. It was absolutely DELICIOUS. Would definitely go there again. Fresh tomato sauce, dough was just right, and pizza was bursting with flavor.
If you are a crumb in the foil of my Pebble Beach sub, you’re liable to get eaten. No crumbs left behind! One of my favorite gems on the peninsula.
Best pizza and service!!!! They’re superb! Combo is the best with bits of pineapple! Fresh salads! Customer service is amazing!
Calling in an order can be frustrating so just show up. Friendly man making the pizza. Paid $20 for large w 3 toppings. Will be coming back. The pizzas are on the thinner side so one large probably feeds 2-3 people.
Wandered into this place based on high reviews. Business looks a bit slow, but honestly it’s better pizza than Gianni’s and the service is better, not to mention the price being much more reasonable.
Get the Pelican Specialty pizza. It was absolutely DELICIOUS. Would definitely go there again. Fresh tomato sauce, dough was just right, and pizza was bursting with flavor.
i been coming to pelican since alternative medicine was open back in the early 2010s...it was my jam everyday i gained 33 pounds easily as I enjoyed the local offerings. the wings mild are my favorite. 14 piece with a large chicken bacon salad, and if im greedy chocolate cake. The pitzas are table soft the sauce is classic its never a tough bite at all. its always clean and you can definitely get a table and enjoy sports events. great sized tv. love it and will continue to.
Delicious handmade pizza, staff was friendly and atmosphere was calm. Great economic spot to just chill and chat with friends while enjoying great food and wine. Owner was kind enough to offer to shut the blinds so our dining was more enjoyable.
Love this local pizza place. Very friendly service, tasty & quality pizza, and fantastic prices. This is my kid’s favorite pizza place in the area.
Really fresh pizza, thin crust, delicious cheese and light sauce/ not overbearing . Great value especially for the location! Only drawback was that the indoor dining area was small. We will definitely be coming back.
Pizza was great, family loved it! Service was fast and owner was super sweet and helpful, gave us list of specials/available/coupons. Will definitely go again whenever I'm back in Monterey.
Pizza was delicious. Call in your order & you don't have to wait. IT'S PIZZA, it takes time to cook. Fella working the counter was awesome & had a great sense of humor.
A Must-Try Pizza Experience! This pizza place is an absolute gem, and I can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment you walk in, you'll notice how spotlessly clean the facility is, which always sets a great first impression. The staff are incredibly efficient and "down to biz" in the best possible way – they're focused on getting you your delicious pizza without any fuss, which I really appreciate. Now, let's talk about the pizza itself: fantastic doesn't even begin to cover it! Every element was perfectly executed. The cheese pull was incredible, and the dough had a wonderful texture – clearly made with care. They've mastered the art of seasoning, as the pizza was salted very well, bringing out all the flavors. The cheese and sauce ratio was spot on, creating a harmonious and incredibly satisfying bite every time. Beyond the amazing taste, the value here is outstanding. It's very well priced, offering a truly great bang for your buck. I will absolutely go here available and will be recommending it to everyoneI know. You simply have to try this pizza– you won't be disappointed!
First time trying the pizza from Pelican Pizza and we were impressed. We just ordered a simple cheese pizza but it was cooked to our liking with just the right amount of cheese and their dough / crust was really soft and tasty! They had our pizza ready for us 10 minutes too! When I arrived to pick up the pizza I was also impressed with their friendly staff and their sign on the front stating that they offered free home delivery. The only downside was the 75 cent charge per ranch they hit me with. But all and all it was solid experience for a local pizza joint
First time trying the pizza from Pelican Pizza and we were impressed. We just ordered a simple cheese pizza but it was cooked to our liking with just the right amount of cheese and their dough / crust was really soft and tasty! They had our pizza ready for us 10 minutes too! When I arrived to pick up the pizza I was also impressed with their friendly staff and their sign on the front stating that they offered free home delivery. The only downside was the 75 cent charge per ranch they hit me with. But all and all it was solid experience for a local pizza joint
Good solid pizza in Monterey and in a good location. The wings are barbecue based which is unfortunate but the owner did let us know before we had ordered which is great service on his part. Would recommend!
Pizza was good wasn't blow my socks off great. Probably could have had compatible pizza with a lesser price but area of pizza is overly expensive for no reason. This is the best pizza for the best price. Done from scratch the sauce is missing a ingredient and they cook it perfect so the sauce is what's the bummer but for the price it's good. Service was great
Pizza by the slice or whole. Slices only come in cheese, pepperoni or combo. Pretty small but decent for $3 Crust is thin and tastes like garlic breadsticks. Only three tables to dine in. Guys who worked on 10/03/21 were very nice
Pizza was good wasn't blow my socks off great. Probably could have had compatible pizza with a lesser price but area of pizza is overly expensive for no reason. This is the best pizza for the best price. Done from scratch the sauce is missing a ingredient and they cook it perfect so the sauce is what's the bummer but for the price it's good. Service was great
Pizza by the slice or whole. Slices only come in cheese, pepperoni or combo. Pretty small but decent for $3 Crust is thin and tastes like garlic breadsticks. Only three tables to dine in. Guys who worked on 10/03/21 were very nice
Got a one topping large pepperoni pizza, it was good but a little bit pricey for what they promoted, got charged 19.50 when they have a chalkboard saying 13.95. Their was only one gentleman working up front, dude was a champ at making 7 pizzas by himself. Waited about 25 minutes but it was understandable. Over all the pizza was thin and satisfying.
Got a one topping large pepperoni pizza, it was good but a little bit pricey for what they promoted, got charged 19.50 when they have a chalkboard saying 13.95. Their was only one gentleman working up front, dude was a champ at making 7 pizzas by himself. Waited about 25 minutes but it was understandable. Over all the pizza was thin and satisfying.
Pretty average pizza at best. Wings "hot" was some spicy BBQ hot sauce mix. Pretty bad. Exceptionally high prices. Won't be back.
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522 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
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