Awards and Press

Zachary’s named 1 of 10 Best Pizza Parlors in the United States: “The Bay Area isn’t short of dining legends, but no pizza trip is complete without downing the deep-dish at Zachary’s. In the land of gourmet, anything-goes pizza, Zachary’s pays homage to the great pies that put Chicago on the map — and it dares to exceed them at their own game…. Show up hungry — really hungry — because this style of pizza is as hearty as it gets. It’s thick and drowning in cheese, while the sauce is bold and seasoned just right.” July 15, 2010

Zachary’s becoming an Employee-Owned Company featured in “The Ultimate Employee Buy-in”
“One of the great ironies of entrepreneurship is that many people spend years building their companies, only to undo all of that work at the very end by deciding to sell the business to the wrong person…. ESOPs have become a mainstream alternative for business owners who wish to sell their business but want it to remain largely intact…. For (founders Barbara Gabel and Zach Zachowski), giving managers and employees the opportunity to own the business is a way of thanking them, as well as a perfect fit with the couple’s aspirations. ‘It’s a reward for them,’ says Gabel. ‘But it’s also very much a sign of success for us.’” December 2005

“Cal may be known for its Nobel Laureate professors, but the students are still crazy about football… beyond the stereotypes, there are things about this institution that keep us sane and leave us with a feeling that we couldn’t have had a better college experience anywhere else. Best place to grab a slice: Zachary’s. Hands-down the best pizza place just about anywhere. Only available in Northern California, Zachary’s has won numerous awards for its unique stuffed pizza. With chunky tomato sauce on top, cheeses and your choice of ingredients inside, and a two-inch-tall toasted crust on the side, you really can’t go wrong with Zachary’s.” September 21, 2006

More ‘Best Pizza’ awards and achievements from:
AOL CityGuide (including “#1 Perfect Pizzas Across America” 2006)
Bay Area Parent Magazine
BestofBerkeley.com
California Restaurant Association
CitySearch
Community Focus (serving the Pleasant Hill area)
Dine.com
Evening Magazine
Hoodline (6th Best Pizza in the United States)
J. The Jewish News Weekly
KSAN (formerly 107.7)
Lamorinda Mom’s Club
Local Eats
Net Diners
Oakland Tribune
Pizza Today
San Francisco BayList
Spirit Magazine (Southwest Airlines)
Triposo
Trip Expert
Where the Locals Eat