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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 now to finish off on Thursday. 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 out the short reel below curtsy of @_wheresthefoodat via Instagram.

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 29th!

We are so honored to have been awarded ‘Best Pizza’ in Oakland Magazine’s annual Best of the East Bay poll! Thank you to everyone who voted, supported, and enjoyed our pizza. We are so grateful to be a part of this amazing community and here’s to more delicious moments ahead ❤️🍕❤️ Cheers and congratulations to all the winners! 🤗

The Butternut Squash Special is back at all locations- and just in time for the holidays!

Butternut Squash Special
Butternut squash, red onions, spinach, with goat cheese and mozzarella. Topped with fresh parsley after baking. Available as a stuffed or thin crust pizza at all locations for a limited time.

ORDER NOW

Spooky Season is here! And all those goblins, ghouls and ghosts are going to be hungry…We recommend the following tips for Halloween ordering success!

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.

Join us at Zachary’s North Berkeley on Tuesday, October 8th for a special treat: a trio from Berkeley High Jazz Band will be performing live from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. As part of the ongoing celebration of Zachary’s North Berkeley’s 40th anniversary this year, we’re excited to host this event, bringing the super talented and vibrant Berkeley High Jazz trio to our restaurant and community!

Whether you’re dining in with us or grabbing takeout, you’ll be part of the celebration- because we’re raffling off two $50 Zachary’s Gift Certificates to one takeout customer and one dine-in guest! To enter, simply fill out one of our raffle slips when picking up your takeout order, and when dropped off at your table with your check. You’ll need to include your name and phone number or email to be entered into the raffle. The two winners will be contacted within 48hrs via their chosen contact.

Come for the pizza, stay for the music, and celebrate with us as we continue to honor 40 years of serving up delicious food and great memories in our North Berkeley and Albany communities. See you October 8th for an unforgettable evening of jazz, pizza, and family-friendly good times!

Beer and pizza. Such an iconic duo. And to celebrate their iconic pairing we’re offering some specials on Wednesday, October 9th to celebrate International Beer & Pizza Day!

ALL DAY DINE-IN SPECIAL
Half off draft beer with the purchase of any whole pizza.
Personal sized pizzas (where available) are excluded. 

LUNCH SPECIAL COMBO $12
Thin-crust slice and a draft beer
Slice selection and availability varies by location.
Visit our website for options at your local Zachary’s.

Specials available only on Wednesday, October 9th and for dine-in only. 

We’d love to hear from you! If you’ve recently visited Zachary’s, please take a moment to share your feedback. We’re grateful for your time and insights — your input helps us make Zachary’s even better!

As a thank you, customers who provide their email at the end of the survey will be entered to win a $50 Zachary’s gift card!

Survey link

This National Literacy Month, We’re Turning Pizza into Pages!

As we celebrate 40 incredible years on Solano Avenue, Zachary’s is giving back to the community that’s supported us through every slice. Join us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays this September for a special cause- bring in a receipt (dated September 1-30, 2024) from Pegasus Books on Solano Ave, and we’ll give you 5% off whole pizzas and donate 10% to the Berkeley Public Library Fund.

Who says you can’t support Solano Ave’s favorite bookstore, promote literacy, and enjoy delicious pizza all in one go? Our goal is to raise $1,000, so let’s make some dough for a great cause. Order up, dig in, and let’s help our community read more, one pizza at a time!

Here’s to 40 years of great pizza in the great community of Berkeley!

The Berkeley Public Library Fund supports literacy projects, building improvements, and innovative programs at the Berkeley Public Library. Current initiatives include a new Story Room, children’s area refurbishments, and projects like “Berkeley Builds Readers” and “Conscious Kits” to promote diverse reading and critical thinking for young readers.

THE FINE PRINT: Valid only during the month of September and for receipts from Pegasus Books on Solano Ave. Receipts must be dated September 1-30, 2024. Discount cannot be added retroactively. Only one discount per order. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offer.

PEGASUS BOOKS
North Berkeley (1855 Solano Ave, Berkeley)

It’s summer time and we have delicious summer appropriate specials featured at all locations.

OAKLAND & BERKELEY
(Rockridge, Grand Lake, North Berkeley)

Pizza Roma
Sliced Roma tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, and mozzarella cheese.
Available as a stuffed or thin crust pizza.

Order Pickup at Rockridge
Order Pickup at Grand Lake
Order Pickup at North Berkeley

PLEASANT HILL & PLEASANTON

Island Special
Canadian bacon, pineapple, pepper jack cheese, and topped with fresh green onions after cooking.
Available stuffed and thin crust.

Order Pickup at Pleasant Hill
Order Pickup at Pleasanton

It’s a treasure hunt at Zachary’s Grand Lake! We were recently contacted by one of our winning 2023 Zachary’s Art Contest artists who revealed their artwork contained a treasure hunt that had been hanging in plain site since last summer! And since this week is our 41st anniversary we thought it would be a fun time to announce it!

The painting in question is hanging on the north wall of Zachary’s Grand Lake (the wall on your right when you walk in). You’ll need to use your own ingenuity to identify the correct painting which presents a puzzle that’ll direct you to one of 15 $10 digital Zachary’s gift cards online. You will need to enter your email address to claim a found gift card which will be emailed to you by the artist.

PLEASE READ FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

1.) You must provide your email address to claim a digital gift card. If you solve the puzzle, you cannot opt for cash or a physical card at the restaurant. The gift cards are only redeemable from the artist himself who will email you a digital card.

2.) Only one gift card can be redeemed within a 24hr period. The site will automatically update. Be sure to try again the next day if you solve the puzzle but that days gift card has already been claimed!

3.) DO NOT touch the artwork. Nothing is written on the back, nothing is in the frame, there is nothing under the glass.

4.) Do not climb on anything. The hunt is perfectly solvable with two feet planted on the ground.

5.) Art can only be studied during Zachary’s Grand Lake business hours. Sunday to Monday, 11am-8:30pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 9pm.

6.) Participants must follow the guidance of Zachary’s employees. This includes taking a break from studying artwork so the line can move efficiently when we get busy.

7.) Since this treasure hunt is organized and hosted by the winning artist and artwork specific, it’s only taking place at Zachary’s Grand Lake.

All of us at Zachary’s and our anonymous artist hopes this treasure hunt inspires our community to always be creative and generous ❤️ Happy treasure hunting!