Masa, Echo Park
75 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 22 threads.
What people say, in short
A large majority of those who mention Masa recommend it as Chicago-style deep dish, and many call it the best deep dish in LA; it departs a little from classic deep dish, with a breadier crust, and the vegan deep dish is praised too. Some place it above Gino's East. Some find ordering ahead and waiting on pickup orders frustrating, and one commenter found the flavour bland next to Chicago pizza.
Address
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe, 1800 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Chicago style deep dish, Vegan deep dish
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Masa, Echo Park, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/jschwartz9502 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026taste
Says Masa makes a solid deep dish pie, breadier crust than Lou Malnati's, enjoyed it.
- Recommendsu/painlesspain in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2026taste
Says they love this pizzeria and keep returning regularly, even though they are barred from phone orders.
- Recommendsu/fawkesmulder in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025taste
Says it departs from classic deep dish, yet considers it the top choice in LA, praising crust and huge size.
- Recommendsu/pscrilla in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Lists Masa, noted as Chi-style, among good LA pizzerias that counter the claim LA lacks good pizza.
- Recommendsu/DueMountain2601 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Praises its Chicago-style pie and places it in Echo Park.
- Recommendsu/Itadepeeza1 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025taste
Says they have already eaten at Masa and found it good, and wants a different spot.
- Recommendsu/Jax_Dueringer in r/LosAngeles · Jan 2024taste
Says they visited Masa and found it pretty good; asks for other deep dish picks.
- Recommendsu/_AmericasSweetheart_ in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026service
Calls it a great place with great food.
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- Recommendsu/trojanusc in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025consistency
Thinks Masa is likely the strongest and steadiest deep dish around, while calling Gino's East more hit-or-miss.
- Recommendsu/Zachcrius in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Recommends it for Chicago-style pizza.
- Recommendsu/cilantrobythepint in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Says Masa is the nearest they've found to Chicago-style pizza outside Chicago.
- Recommendsu/blackoutfrank in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Directly answers the recommendation request by naming Masa in Echo Park.
- Recommendsu/jammerpammerslammer in r/LosAngeles · Oct 2024taste
Calls Masa the city's top Chicago-style deep dish and shares a tip about ordering ahead.
- Caveatu/feed_me_tecate in r/FoodLosAngeles · Apr 2026wait time
Went to Triple Beam partly to avoid a long wait for deep dish at Masa.
- Recommendsu/ithyle in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Describes Masa as an understated standout in LA, one of the city's quieter great spots.
- Recommendsu/late2thepauly in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025taste
Jokingly calls Masa the top West Coast pie, suggesting people should avoid naming it if they want other picks.
- Recommendsu/Silent-News-Reader in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025taste
Considers Masa the best they have found so far in the LA area.
- Mixedu/CodMilt in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Had it several times; liked the texture but found the flavor bland next to Chicago pizza.
- Caveatu/glassfoyograss in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2026service
Waited a long time for a pickup order.
- Recommendsu/Mrjopek in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026taste
Commenter says they personally like this Echo Park spot.
- Recommendsu/mikehocalate in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Affirms Masa as the correct answer to the recommendation request.
- Recommendsu/stevekrueger in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Says they have tried the parent's listed spots and found them all excellent.
- Recommendsu/opking in r/LosAngeles · Jan 2024
Says the Echo Park Masa clearly beats Gino's East.
- Recommendsu/Queasy_Helicopter249 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026taste
Says Masa beats most Chicago deep dish.
- Caveatu/CommissionHerb in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026taste
Says Masa was not for them and mentions missing a different place.
- Recommendsu/Stock412 in r/LosAngeles · May 2024taste
Named as one of the authentic Chicago-style places to check out.
- Recommendsu/0tony1 in r/LosAngeles · Jan 2024
Says they have tried every LA deep dish and Masa is unquestionably the best.
- Recommendsu/monotekdm in r/FoodLosAngeles · Dec 2023taste
Calls Masa's vegan deep dish very tasty; orders it occasionally despite not being vegan.
- Mixedu/shrinkinghubris in r/LosAngeles · Oct 2024service
Still likes Masa, but says its pre-order rules tightened, making ordering ahead harder.
- Recommendsu/RevolutionaryWolf204 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Says they love it too but don't see it as competition, given the different style.
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