Thank You for Voting Us ‘Best Pizza!’

This is a pure, genuine, heartfelt, customer appreciation post to say THANK YOU for voting us ‘Best Pizza’ in Diablo Magazine and the East Bay Express’ annual Best of the East Bay polls!

We are so honored and humbled by your love and support and so incredibly appreciative of both. We love doing what we do, but being able to share it with all of you is what makes it special ❤️ We say it all the time, but it can never be said enough, we truly have the best community around!

We also want to take a minute to thank our incredible and hard working team. They’re the foundation that allows us to do what we do, and do it with such a commitment to excellence.

Now back to work making those delicious pizzas for you, cuz it’s the weekend, it’s going to be beautiful out, and y’all need some pizza to enjoy with it! 🤗🍕😋

A magazine spread with a red left page featuring Best of the East Bay 2023. The right page lists top dining spots; Pizza Place is circled in purple. The layout is colorful and neatly organized.
A list titled Best of the East Bay 2023 from EBX, showcasing various categories like Breakfast, Burgers, and Cafe, with winners such as Zacharys and Nidos Backyard. An orange box highlights Best of the East Bay 2023 on the right.

Zachary’s Art Contest Updates!

The Zachary’s Art Contest may be officially closed, but the fun has just begun for us 🙂

We spent a fun (albeit very challenging) week voting on all of the amazing and creative artwork we received, both in person and online, for this year’s art contest! We were blown away by your creativity, humor, and skill, and had such a hard time narrowing down the submissions. Narrow them down we had to though, and the winning pieces have finally been chosen and their artists contacted as of last Friday!

We wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who participated in this year’s contest. The Zachary’s Art Contest is one of our most cherished traditions and we love the ability to connect with you in such a fun and engaging way. Pieces not chosen as a winner can be picked up at the location it was submitted to until June 3, 2023. We plan on getting all the new art up over the course of June!

A colorful drawing featuring Toad, Yoshi, Bowser, and Princess Peach. Bowser holds a sign with Zacharys on it, saying Peach will love ME! Toad says, Now that I have Zacharys... Peach adds, Yes! Theyre on a light blue background.

The Zachary’s Art Contest Is Here!

The Zachary’s Art Contest 40th Anniversary Edition is HERE! After a 3 year hiatus, we’re bringing the contest back to help celebrate our 40th anniversary this year. Now through Wednesday, May 3rd submit your best, most creative, fun, and unique Zachary’s inspired artwork for the chance to be featured on the walls of our restaurants!

The Zachary’s Art Contest is open to all ages, and can be individual work or group collaborations- including school classrooms! Artwork should be inspired by Zachary’s and include our name and/or logo. We encourage you to incorporate our 40th anniversary into your creative vision, but it’s not mandatory. Artwork can be turned in at any Zachary’s location.

Submissions must be in one of the following sizes*:
36″x48″
32″x32″
26″x26″
24″x36″

Artwork submissions must also include a completed Art Contest Rules & Entry form. Forms are available at all locations, or you can download one HERE. Paper must be heavy enough for matting, but please do not mat artwork yourself. Zachary’s will mount and frame all winning entries.

Submissions must be received by May 3rd to be included in the contest. Graphic designs can be submitted to artcontest@zacharys.com. If chosen as a winner, the artist will be responsible for printing their artwork.

Winning artists receive a $100 Zachary’s Gift Certificate and two Zachary’s T-Shirts, plus bragging rights ???? For complete rules please refer to the Art Contest Rules & Entry form. To view examples of past winning artwork, you can visit our Pizza Art section under the About Us tab. Please contact artcontest@zacharys.com if you have any questions.  

View or Download Art Contest Rules & Entry Form

*Due to supply chain issues we’ve been unable to source art paper. Our apologies to anyone who’s been waiting. There is still a limited amount at all locations, but size availability varies by location. We’ve tried to spread what remaining paper we have out as best as possible. You can also submit artwork on your own paper, or email your graphic designs to artcontest@zacharys.com.

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An astronaut wearing a birthday hat holds a pizza and a sign reading Happy 30th Zacharys Chicago Pizza in space. Candles float around, and Earth is visible in the background. Text at the bottom reads 30 Years of Out-of-This-World Pizza.
Colorful painting celebrating Zacharys Pizzas 25th anniversary. Features a central figure serving customers at a busy counter, with pizza, flowers, and multiple location names like Berkeley and Oakland. A red banner reads Portrait of Quality.

Announcing the Zachary’s T-Shirt Contest Winners!

We know you’ve been waiting, and the time has arrived to announce the  results of the Zachary’s T-Shirt Contest! How could we narrow it down to one winner when we had such amazing designs and it was an incredibly close race? We couldn’t. This is why we’re thrilled to announce one Grand Prize Winner and three Winners!

So, without further ado, the Grand Prize winner is (drumroll please ????)…Rob Corder! ???? Our three Winners (in no particular order) are: Bianca Alvarez, Jay Firestone, and Ian Ransley.

Logo for Zacharys 40th Anniversary (1983-2023) featuring a slice of pizza with mushrooms, pepperoni, and melted cheese. A red circle frames the pizza, and a red ribbon below reads Grand Prize Winner.

We will print the winning designs in cycles throughout the next year or so one at a time as limited editions. Once we sell out- that’s all folks. The Grand Prize winning design will be available for sale in early March. Stay tuned to our social media accounts, website, or subscribe to our newsletter (join HERE) for the exact release date!

To help celebrate our 40th anniversary this year (!!) and thank our communities, 50% of contest shirt profits will be donated to the Alameda County Community Food Bank and Monument Crisis Center in Concord! ☺️

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the contest and to everyone who voted! We can’t wait to get these beauties up for sale! ????

Illustrated pizza slice with eyes, a smile, and red cheeks, standing on one leg inside a red circle. Text reads Lets All Go To Zacharys Chicago Pizza. A red banner at the bottom reads Winner. Stars are scattered around the slice.
Logo for Zacharys Chicago Pizza on a blue background, featuring a circular emblem with a pizza slice and the text Serving the Bay Since 1983. A red banner with Winner written on it is at the bottom.
Logo of Zacharys Chicago Pizza featuring a triangular pizza slice with celestial designs, surrounded by the text In Pizza We Crust! and locations: Rockridge, Berkeley, Grand Lake, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton. A Winner ribbon is displayed at the bottom.

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!

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.

A pizza with a jack-o-lantern face, made with green pesto on a red tomato sauce base. It sits on a wooden table, surrounded by Halloween decorations including a red pumpkin lamp and a white spider figurine.

Celebrate Zachary’s in Pleasanton’s 1st Anniversary with Us!

Zachary’s in Pleasanton turns one on July 29th! ????

Cue the fireworks, pop the champagne! It’s time to celebrate!

And that’s exactly what we plan to do with two-for-one signature cocktails, $5 draft beers, and a raffle for a $50 gift certificate! Come celebrate with us all day on July 29th at Zachary’s in Pleasanton to take advantage of our drink specials and to enter the raffle! Don’t forget to let us know you’re celebrating with us by snapping a pic and tagging us social media ????

What a year it’s been. We can’t express how much we’ve loved being a part of the Pleasanton community! We want to take a moment to express our gratitude and thank everyone for our warm welcome. Opening a restaurant is never easy, opening one during a pandemic is especially challenging. When we say we are thankful to you; our amazing community, customers, and friends, we mean it from the very bottom of our hearts. We can’t wait to celebrate many more years to come with you!

Specials and raffle only available at Zachary’s in Pleasanton on July 29th, 2022. Not available at any other location. Raffle winner will be chosen on Monday, August 1st and notified via email or phone. 

Patio of Zacharys Chicago Pizza with outdoor seating under umbrellas. Several people are dining, and the buildings facade shows the restaurants logo and address 337B. Trees and string lights add to the ambiance.

Now Hiring at Zachary’s in Pleasant Hill & Pleasanton- Open Interviews 5/11 & 5/16

We are HIRING front and back of the house crew at our Pleasanton and Pleasant Hill locations!
Open Interviews will be held May 11th and May 16th.

APPLY NOW

 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 11th 2pm-6pm
WHERE: Zachary’s Pleasanton, 337 Main St, Pleasanton

WHEN: Monday, May 16th 2pm-6pm
WHERE: Zachary’s Pleasant Hill, 140 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill

Drop by one of our open interviews to chat with us if you are interested in working for an award-winning, employee-owned company, that values teamwork, diversity, and fun! Read on for more information.

 

What are some perks and benefits of working at Zachary’s?

  • Paid meal breaks
  • Free employee meals while working
  • Pizza discounts
  • Engaging and inclusive work environment
  • Potential for growth (All of our managers have been promoted from within!)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) (After 1 year of employment)
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits (After 1 year of employment)
  • 401(k) Plan (After 1 year of employment)

Position Details & Requirements for Kitchen 

  • Competitive pay starting at $19/hour + tips
  • Must have open availability Friday evenings and all day/evening Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Must be 16+ to work in the kitchen
  • Kitchen positions are entry-level, but previous experience is preferred.
  • Kitchen positions include: pizza making, pizza prep, dish washing, oven work, general cleaning and maintenance.

Position Details & Requirements for Dining Room

  • Competitive pay starting at $18/hour + tips
  • Must have open availability Friday evenings and all day/evening Saturdays and Sundays.
  • All positions are part-time, non-exempt (approximately 20-25 hours/week).
  • Must be 18 years of age or older to serve.
  • Dining Room positions are entry-level.
  • Previous hospitality experience is preferred, but not required to apply.
  • Dining Room positions are a combination of hosting and serving – you will rotate.
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cash handling, taking customer orders on the phone and in person, bussing the dining room and maintaining cleanliness of the restaurant, making salads, serving dine-in guests.

To apply please click HERE now! We look forward to meeting you! 

 

Zachary’s values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. Our company provides equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants on the basis of experience and the ability to do the available work, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. Zachary’s is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

COVID-19 Considerations:
We are doing everything we can to keep our team and customers safe. We have implemented processes and precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our restaurants. We provide gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer to all employees, and we encourage frequent hand-washing. In addition, we ensure frequently touched surfaces are sanitized and disinfected consistently throughout the day.

Join us for St. Patty’s Day at Zachary’s in Pleasanton!

St. Patty’s Day at Zachary’s in Pleasanton! 

The annual Downtown Pleasanton St. Patty’s Day Brew Crawl is taking place this Thursday, March 17th from 6pm to 9pm and Zachary’s in Pleasanton is participating! Are you celebrating with the Brew Crawl this year? Then be sure to come by! We’ll be offering…

15% Off Pizzas for Beer Crawl Participants! 

St. Patty’s Photo-Wall! Snap some fun pics of you and the crew. Share and tag us for a chance to win a large stuffed pizza ????

Cocktail Specials- Boilermaker (Shot of Powers Irish Whiskey, pint of beer) $15, and an Irish Mule $10. 

*Online and third-party delivery orders excluded. Must present Beer Crawl wristband to receive discount. Discount only available 3/17/22 at Zachary’s in Pleasanton. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

We’ll see you Thursday! ????

Festive St. Patricks Brew Crawl poster with green shamrocks. Event at Zacharys in Pleasanton. Cocktail specials: Boilermaker $15, Irish Mule $10. Beer crawl participants get 15% off pizzas with proof of wristband. Zacharys logo included.

Oakland Restaurant Week Happening March 18th-27th!

A colorful plate of food is on the left, with text on the right reading Feast Your Way Through The East Bay! Eat. Drink. Repeat. Oakland Restaurant Week March 18-27, 2022, against an orange background.

Oakland Restaurant Week kicks off Thursday, March 18th and both of our Oakland locations are participating again this year! We’ll be offering a selection of prix fixe menus and two-pizza combo deals, plus a $20 lunch special. All specials will be available for dine-in, takeout, and via our online ordering platform. Use included promo codes to place online orders. Certain restrictions apply. Continue reading for full details.

COCKTAIL SPECIAL
(Grand Ave Only, Dine-In Only)
Any Two House Cocktails
$15

LUNCH SPECIAL
(11-4pm Only)
$20
Small thin two topping pizza, single sized salad
Promo Code: LUNCH

PRIX FIXE MENUS

$30
Small stuffed or medium thin Zachary’s Favorite pizza, entrée salad
Promo Code: PF30

$40
Small stuffed or medium thin Zachary’s Favorite pizza, entrée salad, Zachary’s meatballs
Promo Code: PF40

$50
Large stuffed or extra-large thin Zachary’s Favorite pizza, entrée salad, Zachary’s meatballs
Promo Code: PF50

TWO-PIZZA COMBOS

$40
Small stuffed and small thin Zachary’s Favorite pizza
Promo Code: COMBO40

$50
Medium stuffed and medium thin Zachary’s Favorite pizza
Promo Code: COMBO50

Valid only at Zachary’s Grand Lake & Zachary’s Rockridge March 18-March 27. Must reference Oakland Restaurant Week to receive promotional pricing. Cannot be combined with any other discount. Third-party delivery orders excluded. Tax and gratuity not included. 

Street view of Zacharys Chicago Pizza, featuring a brick exterior with large windows and a wooden door. A red and black sign hangs above the entrance. Reflections of trees and a nearby streetlight are visible in the windows.

Zachary’s Chicago Pizza
3917 Grand Ave, Oakland
(510) 658-3226

Exterior view of a corner pizza restaurant with a black awning and Zacharys Pizza signage. The sidewalk has a chalkboard advertising slices. A tree and bench are visible outside the storefront. Passersby are near the entrance.

Zachary’s Chicago Pizza
5801 College Ave, Oakland
(510) 655-6385