Flour + Water, North Beach
32 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Pizza, r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco, X30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 28 threads.
What people say, in short
Flour + Water's North Beach pizzeria draws recommendations for whole pies and the big slice sold from its back storefront. One North Beach diner praises the thin crust, while others like the slice's crisp cheese edges. One diner prefers the pizza at the brand's Mission restaurant, another finds the pies less impressive than its pasta, and slice pricing is a recurring caveat. Commenters also disagree over how closely the pies fit Neapolitan style.
Address
Flour + Water Pizzeria, 532 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Neapolitan style pizza, Big slice
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/EvenYearGiants in r/Pizza · Sep 2025taste
Says the Neapolitan-style pizza there is delicious and points to it as the North Beach pick for that style.
- Recommendsu/lb1392 in r/Pizza · Sep 2025
Agrees with the commenter's San Francisco pizza picks.
- Recommendsu/btrpo in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Recommends the big slice from the back storefront, served with ranch.
- Recommendsu/maroongoldfish in r/AskSF · Apr 2025taste
Names this as their favorite pie in the neighborhood proper.
- Recommendsu/CehJota in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024taste
Praises its North Beach gluten-free pizza.
- Recommendsu/mildlyperplexing in r/AskSF · Dec 2023
Points fans of the former Valencia pizzeria to the newer North Beach location.
- Recommendsu/Taint_Liquor in r/AskSF · Dec 2023taste
Praises Flour + Water's pizza as great and recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Pristine-Trouble8231 in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Lists its Hawaiian pizza and a Jersey Carbonara pie, both with spicy toppings, as picks.
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- Recommendsu/Medfly70 in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024taste
Lists Flour & Water among SF's excellent gourmet pizza spots.
- Recommendsu/granola_goddess in r/AskSF · Jul 2024
Recommended as a pizza pick over other options in the Mission.
- Mixedu/Time-Concentrate845 in r/Pizza · Sep 2025price
Answers the slice-price question, saying it was a bit pricey after tax.
- Recommendsu/chili_pagoda in r/AskSF · Apr 2025taste
Says the square slices are worth it, praising the sauce and the browned cheese along the edges.
- Recommendsu/PrestigiousLocal8247 in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025
Calls the nearby Flour + Water pizzeria amazing, unsure whether it is sourdough.
- Recommendsu/Niiightmoves in r/AskSF · Jan 2024
Recommends the big slice here as one stop on a North Beach crawl.
- Recommendsu/bert_brings_the_hurt in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2025taste
Loves Flour and Water Pizzeria's mix of NY and Neapolitan styles.
- Recommendsu/archagon in r/AskSF · Jul 2025taste
Ranks Flour+Water's margherita as their top in the city.
- Caveatu/East-End-8646 in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2025price
Agrees the slice price is outrageous.
- Recommendsu/bastardenumeration in r/AskSF · Feb 2025taste
Calls its food strong and says it's a short trip from the Financial District.
- Recommendsu/skibum356 in r/sanfrancisco · Sep 2026value
Thinks Flour + Water makes better pizza for less money than the place discussed.
- Recommendsu/sfcnmone in r/AskSF · Oct 2024taste
Argues this nearby pizzeria beats Tony's and that most people would agree.
- Recommendsu/vtjustinb in r/AskSF · Jun 2026
Lists Flour and Water among personal favorite pizza places.
- Recommendsu/pmayak in r/AskSF · May 2026
Says this linked North Beach place is a good choice for pizza.
- Mixedu/jasonbchan in r/Pizza · Sep 2025taste
Was let down by the pizza next to the pasta, though still decent; not a top pick for them.
- Recommendsu/Upper_Maintenance_41 in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025taste
Calls Flour and Water a good option as well.
- Recommendsu/Real_Palpitation_728 in r/AskSF · Aug 2024
Gives Flour + Water as a bare answer to the pizza question.
- Mixedu/spersichilli in r/Pizza · Sep 2025taste
Liked the main restaurant more; the offshoot's regular pizzas didn't impress them as much.
- Recommendsu/Icy_Government7465 in r/AskSF · Apr 2025taste
Agrees it is their top spot; likes the thin crust that stays firm and notes it feels upscale.
- Mixedu/dbl_bbl in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2025value
Agrees its big slice costs far more, though sees a close contest on greasy pan pizzas.
- Recommends@DMC_Ryan on X · Mar 2024taste
Says the pizza is solid after eating it there, praises the mozzarella sticks, and strongly suggests the place.
- Caveatu/Accomplished_Bus_461 in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2025price
Complains the new location's slice is overpriced and says no city pizza comes close to New York slices.
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