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Zachary’s Pleasant Hill is Turning 10!

Zachary’s in Pleasant Hill Celebrates its 10th Anniversary on February 7th!

Is it us, or did that seem to fly by!?

We are so happy to be a part of the Pleasant Hill community and grateful to be celebrating such an important milestone! So how do we express our gratitude for all your support and patronage over the last 10 years? What about an anniversary fundraiser at Zachary’s Pleasant Hill with 15% of our takeout sales from February 7th donated to the Pleasant Hill Community Foundation!  Takeout will be open for the fundraiser from 11am to 9pm February 7th. Our dining room will be open from 11am to 5pm, but will be closed after 5pm for a private event. Please keep this in mind if you are planning on dining with us that day. Third-party delivery orders are excluded from the fundraiser, so be sure to place your orders directly with us! You can either call or place an online order via the link on our website.

Thank you and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 

New Year’s Eve Hours

We will have special hours at all locations for New Year’s Eve. We will be open until 8:30pm for dine-in, and 9pm for takeout. Please keep this in mind if you plan on visiting us New Year’s Eve. All locations will be closed on New Year’s Day. We’ll be back to normal hours on Monday, January 2nd.

Cheers to 2023 and for a safe and festive New Year’s celebration!

Pizza Mind Trivia Night!

Pizza Mind Trivia has arrived at Zachary’s Grand Lake!

Hosted by our very own, Robert Perez, Pizza Mind Trivia takes place every first and third Wednesdays of the month. Join us from 6:30 to 8pm as Robert leads us in a battle of the minds to see who claims first place and a $50 Zachary’s Gift Certificate! Don’t worry if you don’t bag first place, second place wins a $30 Zachary’s Gift Certificate!

There is, of course, a two drink minimum, but with our trivia night menu* featuring $9 house cocktails and $7 draft beers it’s a breeze to fulfill. Small bites options will also be available. Please keep in mind team sizes are limited to 6.

So, bring yourself, bring your crew, bring your hunger for questions, drinks and food! And we’ll see YOU at the winner’s table! 😉

Pizza Mind Trivia at-
Zachary’s Grand Lake
3917 Grand Ave, Oakland
(510) 658-3226

*Our trivia night menu is only available for dine-in. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Zachary’s T-Shirt Contest- EXTENDED!

The First Ever Zachary’s T-Shirt Contest has Officially Begun!

We’re extending our T-Shirt Contest until January 15th!

Where are our Vera Wangs, our Dapper Dans, our Stella Jeans and Betsy Johnsons?! We’re calling all of the creatives (professional, amateurs, hobbyist – however you identify!) to the front as we launch our first ever Zachary’s T-Shirt Contest! 

Starting TODAY, November 14th, 2022 and ending 11:59pm January 15th, 2023, we’re accepting digital submissions for a new Zachary’s T-Shirt design. Besides your artwork being immortalized on a Zachary’s tee, the Grand Prize winner(s) will also receive a $200 Zachary’s Gift Certificate and two of their winning t-shirts! 

There is no purchase required to enter – though we personally believe pizza encourages creativity ???? All you need to do is submit your print-ready design in one of the acceptable file formats listed below to hello@zacharys.com on or before the listed end date.

How will the Grand Prize Winner(s) be decided? By you, our dearly loved community! At the end of the contest we’ll choose a handful of our favorite designs that will then be put to a community vote via our social media channels and website. Winners will be notified by phone or email no later than February 20, 2023, and announced publicly shortly thereafter! 

Please read below for important submission and design details, as well as contest rules.

– While designs should incorporate Zachary’s Chicago Pizza logo, they are not required to, but should reference Zachary’s in some way. 

-How to Enter: All designs must be submitted to hello@zacharys.com with a signed entry form by 11:59 pm (PST) January 15, 2023. Acceptable file types are Illustrator (. AI), Vector (. EPS), Photoshop (. PSD), PDF., JPEG., TIFF.

-Selection and Notification of Winner(s): Zachary’s will first judge designs by originality, creativity, and design aesthetic, creating a top round for community vote, under the supervision of Zachary’s.

-Winner Prize: Winner(s) will be awarded a prize package of $200 Zachary’s Gift Certificate & 2 Winning Zachary’s Shirts (total $250 value). All winners will be notified by phone or email no later than February 20, 2023.

An official Zachary’s T-Shirt Design Contest Rules & Entry Form must be submitted with every entry. The entry form can be downloaded HERE. 

-Contest winner(s) must agree to submit a high-resolution layered vector art file within 7 days of notification (if not submitted initially) and agree to work with Zachary’s printer if slight changes/modifications are necessary for production. If not, an alternate winner may be chosen.

-Eligibility: No purchase required. This Contest is void where prohibited by law.

– All submitted artwork and designs will become the sole property of Zachary’s Chicago Pizza. This includes all subsequent reproductions.

Please email hello@zacharys.com if you have any questions! We can’t wait to see all of your creativity on display!

Closed on Thanksgiving Day

All locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. But what about our Thanksgiving pizza party, you ask? Half-bakes, we say.

If pizza is on your Thanksgiving menu (be it breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a midday snack ????), make sure you order half-baked pizzas to finish off on Thursday since we’ll be closed. We highly recommend the following tips to ensure we’re able to grace your Thanksgiving Day table, and to make it as seamless as possible for you!

ORDER & PICKUP HALF-BAKES EARLY: 

Our half-baked pizzas last 4 days in the refrigerator. Beat the crowd by ordering and picking up pizzas the days leading up to Thanksgiving! Monday or Tuesday would be ideal as we anticipate a high volume of business that Wednesday. Easy-to-follow instructions come with each order. Wondering just how easy half-baked pizzas are to finish off at home? Check out our Instagram Story

ORDER PIZZAS IN ADVANCE: Place your order now to ensure your preferred pickup day and time. You can order days in advance and have your pizzas delayed for your chosen date. Some pickup times may fill up, which is why placing your order early is highly recommended! Please note delay orders must be placed over the phone.

We’ll reopen at 11am as normal at all locations November 25th!

Open Interviews at Zachary’s Pleasanton November 2nd

We’re Hiring at Zachary’s in Pleasanton!

Open Interviews
Wednesday November 2nd
1pm-4pm

337 Main St, Pleasanton
(925) 600-0089
APPLY NOW

We are looking for a few great individuals to join our dining room crew at Zachary’s in Pleasanton! We’ll be hosting open interviews on November 2nd, from 1pm to 4pm.

What are we looking for in an ideal candidate? Someone who is hard-working and team oriented while still being self-motivated. Weekend availability is the minimum, but a flexible schedule overall would be great! The ability to multi-task and thrive in a diverse, fast-paced environment.

What do we offer? Competitive pay + tips (starting pay for the dining room is $18/hour, kitchen starts at $19/hour), paid meal breaks, free employee meals while working, pizza discounts, an engaging and inclusive work environment, and growth potential (all of our managers have been promoted from within!). After one year of employment you’re also eligible for our Employee Stock Ownership Program (for more info on ESOPs click here), health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), and a 401(k) plan.

Below are some basic details on what our dining room and kitchen positions entail.

Dining Room Crew (Host/Waiter)
Dining Room Crew positions include a variety of host positions (greeting and helping customers, working behind the counter, answering phones, bussing tables, etc.), and the potential to wait tables. You must be 18 years old to wait tables and at least 16 years old* to work as a host.

Kitchen Crew
Kitchen Crew positions may include some or all of the following: dishwashing, pizza making, food preparation, cleaning, minor maintenance, and operation of machinery. You must be available Friday to Sunday. You must be at least 16 years old* to work in the kitchen.

We look forward to meeting you!

To apply, please complete an employment application at https://got.work/zacharys_chicago_pizza_zacharys_chicago_pizza_1/2c393fef

***Please note: We require all new hires to either provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated with the booster dose (if eligible) or submit a request for a medical or religious exemption and weekly negative COVID-19 test results.***

New Pizza Special in Pleasant Hill & Pleasanton

There’s a new kid on the block at Zachary’s in Pleasant Hill and Pleasanton. We’re debuting the Hot Giardiniera. Pronounced jar-din-AIR-uh, this delicious and spicy new pizza is made with Italian sausage, sliced onions, and mozzarella cheese, all topped with authentic Chicago-style hot giardiniera. This classic Chicago condiment is a pickled blend of cauliflower, peppers, celery, and carrots, and adds a delicious heat to both stuffed and thin crust pizzas. Available now, but only for a limited time so be sure to get it while you can!

PLACE AN ONLINE ORDER NOW

Halloween Ordering Tips!

Having a Halloween Pizza Party?

We recommend these ordering tips.


ORDER & PICKUP HALF-BAKES EARLY: 

Our half-baked pizzas last 4 days in the refrigerator. Beat the crowd by ordering and picking up pizzas the days leading up to Halloween! Easy-to-follow instructions come with each order. Wondering just how easy half-baked pizzas are to finish off at home? Check out our Instagram Story

PICKUP EARLY HALLOWEEN DAY: If you have to pickup on Halloween, we still recommend ordering half-baked pizzas and picking them up early that Monday morning. We open at 11am at all locations. 

ORDER PIZZAS IN ADVANCE: If you are ordering fully cooked pizzas for pickup on Halloween Day, place your order now to ensure your preferred pickup time. You can order days in advance and have your pizzas delayed for Halloween (or whatever day your event is!). We anticipate a high volume of orders over Halloween weekend and some pickup times may fill up, which is why placing your order early is highly recommended! 

Please note delay orders must be placed over the phone.

HAPPY HOUR IS HERE!

Are you excited? We’re excited! Our new Happy Hour is live at Zachary’s Grand Lake & Pleasanton! Join us weekdays from 3pm ’til 5:30pm to enjoy drink specials and small bites and appetizers. See below for what we’ll be offering (as of now!).

ZACHARY’S GRAND LAKE & PLEASANTON HAPPY HOUR-
Weekdays 3pm-5:30pm

DRINK SPECIALS-
All House Cocktails $9
All Draft Beer $7
All Glasses of Wine $2 Off
*Shortstack: Any well shot + 5oz draft beer

SNACKS & APPS
Caesar Salad $7
*Roasted Cauliflower $7
Zachary’s Meatballs $9.25
*Buffalo Wings $9.25

Come in for a full meal or just drop by for some snacks and drinks, either way, we have you covered!

*Only available at Pleasanton

Please note- Happy Hour is dine-in only. Menu items subject to change without notice. Cannot be combined with any other offers. No substitutions. Only available at Zachary’s Grand Lake & Pleasanton.


Solano Stroll Sunday, September 11th!

The Solano Stroll returns in all its glory this Sunday, September 11th and we can’t wait! Solano Ave will be closed to traffic from 10am to 5:30pm. During the duration of the Stroll, we will be takeout only. You can place togo orders over the phone or as a walk-in, but our dining room will be closed. If you do place an order, please keep in mind you’ll be unable to drive down Solano Ave and parking may be challenging due to the event.

We will be selling thin-crust Cheese and Pepperoni Slices and stuffed Spinach and Mushroom Slices for the duration of the Stroll. Stop by for a slice and a drink to enjoy on the parklet while you people watch and enjoy the day!