SAN RAMON & PLEASANT HILL: BUFFALO CHICKEN

A slice of pepperoni pizza with melted cheese and a drizzle of white sauce is being lifted from a pizza tray, revealing the remaining pizza. The crust is golden brown, and the toppings are generously spread.We have a new special in Pleasant Hill and San Ramon! It’s the Buffalo Chicken Pizza! This spicy special is made with our free-range chicken breast marinated in a cayenne pepper “wing sauce” with pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and topped with our house-made blue cheese dressing. This pizza is available stuffed or thin crust for a limited time!

Our CEO (Kevin) grew up in Buffalo, NY and drew inspiration for this pizza from the sauce of his homeland. Kevin writes, “Growing up in Buffalo, pizza night always meant pepperoni pizza and a bucket of chicken wings with blue cheese dressing. The flavor of Buffalo wings and pepperoni pizza work really well together, so I figured why not try combining those flavors on our pizza?”

We think you will enjoy this combination just as much as Kevin did as a kid in Buffalo.

SUMMER SALAD AT ZACHARY’S: CAPRESE

A plate of caprese salad featuring slices of red and yellow tomatoes layered with mozzarella cheese. The dish is garnished with fresh basil leaves and accompanied by a few black olives, drizzled with olive oil.We are introducing a Caprese salad to our menu at all four locations for a limited time!

This tasty dish features heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella dressed with olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil. Perfect food to beat the end-of-summer heat! $11.95 + tax

 

ZACHARY’S CREW SUMMER PARTY

Every summer, Zachary’s likes to do something to celebrate our fantastic, fun-loving, hard-working, and oh-so-wonderful crew! This summer, we had a blast celebrating summer in Castle Rock Park!

On two separate days (we have to keep the restaurants open, so we have to have two parties… poor us, huh?!), we played basketball, cornhole, ladder golf, tossed around a football and ate way too much BBQ. We also got to enjoy the pool, which was perfect since it was HOT in Walnut Creek! For many, the highlight of the day was a relay race that culminated in Zachary’s Trivia! Major congrats to the winning teams!

Our crew is the best and getting everyone together always results in a lot of laughs, a lot of fun, and a truly joyful celebration of the best part of Zachary’s.

A person with cream on their face is smiling at the camera while bending slightly forward. They are standing in a grassy park with trees and a hilly landscape in the background. The person is wearing a sleeveless black top and orange shorts. People are participating in a three-legged race on a grassy field under a clear blue sky, with hills and trees in the background. They are running in pairs, each with their legs tied together, and spectators watch from the side. A group of people is gathered outdoors, posing for a photo under trees with a banner reading Picnic behind them. Some hold red cups, and there are balloons tied to a tree. The ground is covered in dirt and leaves. Three people are posing outdoors for a selfie, smiling and enjoying a sunny day. The woman on the left has sunglasses on her head, the woman in the middle is wearing sunglasses, and the man on the right is wearing a white T-shirt. People are outdoors on grass in a hilly area under a clear blue sky. They are engaging in a playful piggyback race. Some are crouching, while others ride on their backs. Spectators watch from the background. People are participating in a three-legged race on a grassy field, with trees and hills in the background. Participants are working together in pairs, smiling and enjoying the activity. A group of people stands outdoors in a grassy area with trees and hills in the background. A table in the foreground is set with glasses, plates, and bottles. Some individuals hold drinks, and they appear to be enjoying a casual gathering. A group of people outdoors on a sunny day, engaging in a wheelbarrow race on a grassy field. Hills and trees are in the background. Some participants are racing, while others watch and cheer. Two men play cornhole in a shaded outdoor park area. One man, wearing sunglasses and holding a bean bag, is in mid-throw. The other man is leaning over the board, adjusting a bean bag. Trees and picnic tables are in the background. A person wearing a hat, sunglasses, and athletic gear runs energetically across a grassy area with a rope on the ground. Trees and a hillside are in the background under a clear blue sky. Four people with whipped cream on their faces and wearing casual summer clothes, stand smiling and laughing in a park with grassy hills and trees in the background. One person is pointing upwards. A table with plates of food and drinks on it.

 

ZACHARY’S BOCCE SQUAD: DOUGHBALLS!

The Zachary’s Bocce team has been living it up in the Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation Bocce League! Check out some team members/employee owners in action!

A man in a yellow shirt is playing bocce on a gravel court, throwing a ball. Two other men stand nearby, one holding a drink. Theres a chain-link fence and a small building in the background with trees around.

Luis!

Person playing bocce on a court. They are mid-throw, wearing sunglasses and casual clothes. Several bocce balls are on the ground. In the background, a group of people stands by a table with a colorful tablecloth and various decorative items.

Kate!

Three bocce balls on a sandy surface: one green, one red, and a smaller white ball clustered closely together.

A man in a black t-shirt and shorts plays bocce ball on a sandy court. Two women sit on a nearby bench with a cooler, one drinking from a cup. Trees and a grassy area are in the background.

Tyler!

EXCITING NEWS FROM HOODLINE AND BAY AREA PARENT

A slice of deep-dish pizza on a white plate, featuring a golden crust filled with layers of spinach, cheese, and chunky tomato sauce, sits on a wooden table.Families!! We were voted Silver by Bay Area Parent readers in the “Best Family Restaurants in the Bay Area: East Bay” category! Check out the list of winners here. Woo-hoo!

In other equally exciting news, Hoodline published, “A Slice Above: How San Francisco Ranks Among America’s 50 Best Pizza Spots“. Guess who is number 6?!!! Spoiler alert: San Francisco ranks just as highly as NYC!

We are super excited about both of these pieces of recognition. We love being a fun and comfortable place for families and we are very proud of our Oakland roots. There are lot of fantastic pizza options in the Bay Area. We are flattered and thankful that our customers love us as much as we love them.

NEW SPECIALS: EGGPLANT PIZZA AND SUPER VEGGIE

We are starting brand new specials at all four locations! Veggie-lovers, these specials are for you!

In San Ramon and Pleasant Hill, we are bringing back our super-popular Super Veggie pizza! This pizza is loaded with zucchini, yellow squash, red bell peppers, broccoli, white corn and a blend of yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. It’s available stuffed or thin crust.

Two pizzas on a wooden table. The front pizza is topped with eggplant slices and red sauce, with a thick crust. The second pizza in the background is partially visible, showing a mix of toppings and a thinner crust.In Oakland and Berkeley, we are bringing back the Eggplant pizza. This pie is filled with eggplant marinated in our house-made pesto and mozzarella cheese. It’s available stuffed or thin crust for a limited time only!

ZACHARY’S WINS WITH EAST BAY EXPRESS AND TRIPPING

We are over-the-moon excited to announce not one, but two very exciting awards!

Yellow background with black text reading East Bay Express Best of the East Bay Food & Drink. Illustrated ice cream cone on the left and pizza slice on the right.We were voted Best Pizza in the East Bay Express Reader’s Poll! Pizza competition is STIFF in the East Bay and we are just delighted! Huge thanks to East Bay Express and our phenomenal, top-notch, pizza-savvy customers. Check out the link to see all of the other food and drink winners. We are in excellent company!

 

 

Award Winner
2017

In other, also fantastically exciting news, we were voted Best Pizza in California (what??!! woo-hoo!) by Tripping. As part of Tripping’s “America the Beautiful Series” they decided to choose the best pizza from each U.S. state! We’ve got some cross-country road trip plans in our future!

NEW SPECIAL: PIZZA ROMA

Two pizzas on a wooden table: one with a thin crust, topped with melted cheese, tomato slices, and black olives; the other is a deep-dish style with chunky tomato sauce and olives. Nearby are shakers with red pepper flakes and grated cheese.It’s tomato season! To celebrate, we have a new pizza special in Oakland and Berkeley! It’s our Pizza Roma! This pizza is available stuffed or thin crust. It’s got sliced Roma tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions and mozzarella cheese. This pizza is a tomato-lover’s paradise!

ZACHARY’S WINS BEST PIZZA FROM DIABLO MAGAZINE

Stylized food illustration featuring a fork, steaming cup, pizza slice, and chefs hat on a textured, colorful background with teal, orange, black, and green sections. Abstract geometric shapes create a modern design.We are extremely excited to announce that we won Best Pizza from Diablo Magazine! Check out this list of other food winners. We are humbled to be in such fabulous company. Congrats to all of the winners!

This award is especially meaningful for us because it comes from a fellow ESOP! ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan. At the end of 2014, Diablo Publication’s founder, Steven J. Rivera announced that the company was going to be sold to its employees via an ESOP. Zachary’s started its ESOP in 2003 and became 100% employee owned in 2010.

ZACHARY’S MUSIC ON THE PATIO – PLEASANT HILL

A row of electric guitars with a vintage look, featuring worn paint and visible dings. Each guitar is a different color, including blue and brown, and has a distinct retro design.Our patio music series is in full swing! We are excited to be able to host such a fantastic line up of talented artists! In celebration of our patio music evenings, we also prepare our deliciously fruity Sangria! Come join us for some yummy adult beverages (we have Shirley Temples too!), your favorite Zachary’s pizza and some phenomenal local musicians!

6/28: Frankie G
7/5: Billy Schuab
7/12: Paul Cotruvo
7/19: Rick Mickaels
7/26: Dan Deshara
8/2: Bruce Brophy and Paul Trombetta
8/9: The Bell Brothers
8/16: Kyle Jester and Frankie G
8/23: The Lost Weekend

All patio music starts at 6:30pm.

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