Joyride Pizza
31 people recommend, 16 warn against itvia r/sanfrancisco, r/Pizza, r/AskSF30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 27 threads.
What people say, in short
Joyride attracts both strong praise and substantial criticism across its San Francisco shops, including a recommendation for the Embarcadero location. Fans praise its Detroit-style pizza for the flavors, crisp edges and range of toppings, though not everyone identifies an outlet. Critics question the value, describe portions as small or bready, or find it overhyped; one diner finds it too salty. Other diners prefer Square Pie Guys or Cellarmaker.
Address
Joyride Pizza, Pier 1, 1 Ferry Plz, San Francisco, CA 94111
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Detroit style pizza
- 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/Acceptable_War4993 in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2024taste
Calls Joyride a favorite for deep dish, though notes it can be quite saucy.
- Mixedu/PALM_ARE in r/Pizza · Mar 2024taste
Liked the crispy edges and flavors of their first Detroit-style slices, but questioned the value and wanted more toppings.
- Recommendsu/stevejobs690 in r/AskSF · Oct 2024
Names Joyride as a Detroit-style pick without further comment.
- Recommendsu/testurshit in r/AskSF · Apr 2026taste
Praises its Detroit-style flavors and balance as among the best around here.
- Caveatu/blahbleh112233 in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024price
Dislikes this pizza and thinks it is overpriced for what you get.
- Mixedu/fire-me-pls in r/AskSF · Oct 2024taste
Ranks Joyride fourth, above Laundromat but below the others.
- Recommendsu/GuyPaulPoullian in r/sanfrancisco · Sep 2025taste
Includes Joyride among the Detroit-style places making good pies.
- Mixedu/thegordogg in r/AskSF · Jun 2025value
Tried it; Detroit-style is good, but portions feel small for the price.
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- Recommendsu/Bernal_70 in r/AskSF · Mar 2024
Suggests checking out this pizza spot by the Embarcadero, unsure when it opens.
- Mixedu/me047 in r/AskSF · Oct 2024value
Calls Joyride a cheap, simple option suited to some diners.
- Caveatu/cgomez in r/AskSF · Oct 2024taste
Says Joyride is not good and advises avoiding it.
- Recommendsu/dankumz in r/AskSF · Jan 2026
Lists this pizzeria's square slice among the popular Mission food options to try.
- Recommendsu/fancy-bottom in r/AskSF · May 2025variety
Suggests Joyride, noting many of its pizzas can be made vegan.
- Recommendsu/a__bad__idea in r/AskSF · May 2024
Names Joyride as a top pick for gluten-free deep dish pizza.
- Recommendsu/indoorsy-exemplified in r/AskSF · May 2025variety
Finds Joyride offers a broader selection and prefers it over Square Guys.
- Caveatu/cranberry19 in r/AskSF · Oct 2024taste
Does not understand the enthusiasm for Joyride.
- Caveatu/SeparateCrew5288 in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2023
Says they felt the same disappointment after visiting and found the place overhyped.
- Caveatu/ButtStuff8888 in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2024taste
Says this pricey pizza comes loaded with too much salt.
- Caveatu/jelifr in r/AskSF · Oct 2024taste
Says Joyride's crust doesn't appeal to them.
- Recommendsu/Master_Who in r/AskSF · Aug 2024taste
Recommends Joyride as a lighter, crispier, more focaccia-like Detroit-style option.
- Recommendsu/Pergmanexe in r/AskSF · Sep 2024
Suggests Joyride for the pizza being requested.
- Recommendsu/DrDivisidero in r/AskSF · Feb 2026taste
Calls Joyride a good, quick Detroit-style option, while naming another spot as the top pick.
- Caveatu/Historical_Stay_808 in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2025taste
Considers Joyride clearly worse than Golden Boy.
- Recommendsu/BarberDistinct2889 in r/AskSF · Jul 2025
Names Joyride as the answer.
- Recommendsu/hikooh in r/AskSF · May 2024taste
Calls Joyride Pizza the best gluten-free pizza anywhere; praises thick crust and toppings, says its non-GF pie was weaker.
- Recommendsu/_1SF1_ in r/sanfrancisco · Dec 2025
Names Joyride as its answer.
- Recommendsu/butterfly173173173 in r/sanfrancisco · Oct 2025taste
Favorite Detroit-style.
- Caveatu/Blast-Off-Girl in r/AskSF · Oct 2024taste
Calls Joyride disgusting, saying it is mostly bread with little topping.
- Recommendsu/SF_turophile in r/AskSF · Oct 2024
Lists Joyride as a Detroit-style answer.
- Caveatu/baldchrismuller in r/AskSF · Oct 2024
Says they never warmed to Joyride.
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