Almost 40 years of ‘Best Pizza’ awards from East Bay Express: 1986 to 2004, 2006 to 2023

“Winning nearly every popularity poll, Zachary’s… Chicago-style “stuffed” pizza, with fillings between two dough layers, are the main draw, accompanied by Berkeley-style salads and good cheap wine. If you can’t handle the hour-long wait, pick up a half-baked pie to finish in your oven. Despite — or maybe because of — the ruckus, Zachary’s is a family and first-date favorite.”

“What’s the secret sauce for being one of the most award-winning businesses in the East Bay? Well, in this case, it’s literally the secret sauce. But Zachary’s tasty deep dish pizza isn’t the only thing to love about this local institution. They have been innovators in business, offering employee stock ownership as far back as 2003. As a result, they have a staff that is truly invested in your experience. They stick around for years (decades even) and perfect their trade.” February 2017, East Bay Express’ Guide to College Ave

“Three little words that have inspired many a journey to Zachary’s Chicago Pizza: spinach and mushroom…. It’s a simple combination to be sure, but one that this venerable pizzeria clearly has mastered with its massive stuffed pizza concoction, which it calls its “pride and joy.” June 25, 2008, Best of the Bay