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Free Freight on orders over $250. Huge selection, great pricing.
Like its older sibling in the Western Addition, this dimly lit parlor counters its sketchy block with casually sleek decor and an indie-rock jukebox soundtrack (think: the Arcade Fire, Interpol). The narrow...
citysearch.com - expert review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An hour and a half? Who the hell waits an hour and half to be seated for pizza? That's what I asked myself when the hostess gave us the wait time on a Sunday night. Ok, that's just ridiculous. And I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time eating deep dish pizza, and wow, what an interesting treat. I went with two friends whom have deemed this their new favorite spot. It seems they go twice a month now! We…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Twinkle, twinkle little star.... FINALLY. It only took us 5000000 tries to get here. The AWESOME parking between Valencia and Gurrero just made it so easy for us to come eat dinner here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They now take credit cards - woo-hoo!
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing Little Star in Zagat's and hearing my hubby overly excited to try this place, I was expecting some good pizza. We waited 30 minutes or so for a table - Tuesday night around 7ish.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited to try this pizza, maybe too excited. They are known for their deep dish right? So that's what I ordered, even though everyone else in the restaurant seemed to only be ordering the thin…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you reading this before heading over to Little Star? If so let me know because I will join you.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Prefer Mission location over Divis. Prefer deep dish over their thin crust.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A few friends and I ordered one of their deep-dish pizzas to go for a little gathering at my house. Shortly after having about 2 slices each all three of us started feeling the tummy ache like it's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, great deep dish pizzas, cool atmosphere, food is a little pricey but worth it. It's packed on weekend nights though, don't even think about just showing up and hoping to find a table.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came for an early dinner and there was still a wait for 45 min. We chilled at the bar and was excited when we got to sit. We ordered the garlic bread for appetizer and i was impressed. Out came an…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am often faced with this dilemma: Where do I want to be despised while eating yummy pizza tonight? The answer is like your grandma's underwear... Depends. For a large group, I pick Pauline's.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I've primarily eaten from their Western Addition/Divisadero location, I have to say that the Little Star Pizza on 15th Street and Valencia in the Mission rocks! While being infinitely better…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think YES! Loved it. I'm a HUGE Zachary's fan, and this was right up there with them. Cute, dim, small restaurant with cool music and a scene crowd. They serve beer, wine, appetizers, dessert and of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really love little star pizza for the food but I was extremely disappointed with the service I received tonight. I made a reservation for a big group to celebrate a milestone. I tired to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone compares zachary's to little star pizza. Since moving to the East Bay everyone has raved about zachary's this and zachary's that. I'll admit the pizza is tasty, but honestly there are just a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a pizza snob. Rarely does anything outside of NY state or Italy ever live up to my standards. I realize you can't really compare deep dish with NY pizza, but i just need to caveat my feelings…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there to celebrate some June bdays. The place has Wyder's pear cider! I think this place makes some great pizza, both Chicago style and thin crust. We had the classic deep dish and italian…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if its because I'm asian. 1) ordered buffalo wings.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Date & Time: Friday June 6, 2008 @ 9pm Company: Michael
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree there are a lot of hipsters.. but yes the pizza is great. Ordering togo works great for days when you can't handle the crowd. Don't get me wrong, the staff has always been great - its the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am the only person in Mission who doesn't like Little Star. The restaurant feels like it was converted from a realtor's office, and they play such cliched hipster music from the 90's that I want to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Semi-deep dish with a corn meal crust - just damn good. Our buddies Tim & Jay recommended it and they were right on. Kind of a trendy hipster place, not my thing, but we got the pizza's to go and had…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When my friend said he had a deep dish pizza I would like, I didn't believe him, and I still don't but Little Star really does make a great deep dish. Most deep dishes are overpowering with dough,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Little Star Mission, You are very good for Chicago style Little Star. Your cornmeal crust is scrumptious and buttery, your sauce is hearty featuring big chunks of Tomato. Your wait staff always…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's probably the best Chicago-style pizza in the city, but that's not saying much. The crust was a basic corn-meal recipe. It was dense and had a nice consistency, but it was bland. Most Chicago…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that doesn't constitute piling on? Little Star has elevated the Zachary's quasi-Chicago stuffed pizza concept to a new level at both their locations. The wait here can be tremendous,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honey, you are my Little Star, don't you go away! I can't believe I have lived in the Mission now for nearly a year and hadn't tried Little Star sooner. It may well have to do with the fact that they…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How do you bridge the divide of a year spent apart when your Honduran Pabuloso is in town for a weekend of debauchery? Stumble/walk/crawl to Little Star, get tanked on the $2 PBRs and pound the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What the world doesn't need now . . . is another Little Star Review. But hear me out, since I trekked all the way from Oaktown to meet some friends for this joint. The next paragraph is for Oakies:…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a deep guy so it is only natural I would also enjoy deep dish pizza. Little Star is perfect for all pizza lovers by serving both deep dish and thin crust to satisfy both New York and Chicago…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like Zachary's without all the hype! Delicious, parking is a b***h though.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went here on a date in spring of 2007. it was a bad date, but the pizza was so good i kept going back. i'm not a fan of deep dish, but i enjoy the deep dish at little star (zachary's in berkeley…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Aside from craving some thin oven baked italian style pizzas from Delfina, Little Star Pizza is definitely one of the better places to get some Chicago STyle deep dish pizzas. A group of us…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow !!! Crust = A
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their deep dish pizza is delicious! It has a crispy crust that I'd eat plain. Be prepared to wait about 45 minutes during busy times. I'd give them 5 stars, but their thin crust is just OK.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Noisy and pretty small, so expect to wait about a half hour for a table alongside the small bar at the front of the restaurant. The atmosphere resembles a chaotic movie infused with alternative music…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here Sunday and we were starving. With no reservations, we had a 45 minute wait for a table. The place is deceptive from the outside, it looks like an office with its blacked out glass doors…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Better than Patxi's, simply YUM-O! The sauce is flavorful and the whole pie is delish. Expect a wait for a table on the weekend but worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! I love that the Valencia St. location takes reservations. We had the thin crust special of the day - white cheddar, bacon and spinach - and a classic deep dish. Very tasty! The cornbread crust…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here cause I was craving some Chicago style pizza. For those of you who haven't been to Chicago, there are actually two types of Chicago style pizza: deep dish and stuffed. Unfortunately for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best deep dish pizzas in SF. The Little Star Special is amazing. If you like Spinach, Tomatoes and a thick crispy crust, it doesn't get any better than this. The "No Seating Until the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tinkle, tinkle, Little Star I pee a little, in the car
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for dinner last night. food was excellent. waitress seemed clinically depressed or profoundly irritated and unhappy. not that there is anything wrong with that, but a waitress shouldn't…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Little Star is sooo much better than Patxi's. I'm not a fan of Chicago style pizza, but Little Star made it more delicious for my discriminating palate. The decor and ambiance was pleasant and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok this is the best pizza I've ever had. I don't normally like deep dish, but I love Little Star's deep dish. It is a common misconception that pizza is carried by the cheese, for the glue of the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word - YUM!!!! The deep dish pizza is fantastic here. The staff was very friendly and helpful in our decision-making. We had the wings (app) and the 'Little Star' pizza with sausage added. It…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST pizza restaurant in SF. Sometimes I forget that it's even a pizza restaurant. Maybe the wait times in excess of 1 hour and the three pints to pass the time compromise the reviewer's state, but…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This pizza rocks about as hard as Madonna, and she's been rockin for 20 years (no joke, right?!). It's hella good pizza, but shit man, you really chargin' me that much for some dough, cheese, and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the known universe there are three types of pizza. Rudy's in Lawrence Kansas, Little Star, and everything else. Yeah, you read that right, fuck YOU New York. Little Star's deep dish pizza will reach…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 Stars What can I say that hasn't already been said?
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i use to love the thai place that little star pizza is currently in.. i totally forgot what the place was called.. haha.. anywayz, again crust wins at Little Star.. me and the wife were debating…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been able to only eat 1 slice of pizza (it's more like slices and slices), but that deep dish really fills you up. Waiting at the bar for your table and smelling all the delicious pizza…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is specific to the Valencia location --the Divis one is golden, in my eyes. So yes, the pizza here is good. But the service is crappy. As in it is staffed by a bunch of dumber-than-dirt…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WEE STAR!!! You'll have to forgive me for not Yelping sooner. I wanted your amazing sauces to still be trapped in my teeth before sitting down and writing a proper review, so here I am. Gross? Sorry?
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best thin pizzas in SF can be had here. Great salads, decent wine selection, friendly staff, and reasonable prices round out a really great dining experience. My main complaint (and before…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in Chicago, I know that stuffed pizza can get tired and becomes the dish you serve visiting family and friends. I had it when people visited because my preference is regular pizza.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about Little Star is that it has decent pizza, plentiful portions and pickup service. The worst thing about this place is the service. For me, the attitude is the deal breaker.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome pizza joint! As it's located in hipsterville, the pizza definitely has its own pizzaz. I love deep dish, and I wasn't sure what this place's pizza would taste like, so I had only Uno's and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is damn good. The most common comparison I noticed when reading the reviews prior to going to this place was that with Zachary's pizza in the East Bay. I'd say they're a bit different but…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually like this location better than the one in Western Addition - more tables, more parking and yet still the same great food. Gotta love $1 PBRs during happy hour....makes the deep dish pizza…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my most Favorite pizza in the world. Hands down.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love deep dish. This place has a fantastic corn meal crust. Points for that. They are definately second string though to Patxis. For real. I'm really put off by how much of a hipster social scene…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this isn't pizza, it's an event. a small is more than enough for 2 people. even if you devide it in half and eat your whole half you will be super stuffed afterwards. we got a small combo to go and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two of us had a large deep dish pizza and it was awesome. The deep dish is nothing like the greasy Chicago style. Hands down one of the best pizzas.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a pizza lover all my life. I even worked in a pizza joint during high school for a year. I particularly love a good sauce. This place makes the best. The toppings are mmmouth watering good.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We are two guys. But, the bigger of us is 5'7 and 120 lbs. So, when the bigger of the two (me) says to the smaller: Dont order a large it is too large, the smaller (he) should listen.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is as outstanding as everyone says. I'm so glad I live close-by. Nothing more needs to be said. It's that good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
twinkle, twinkle, baby. It's one of those places that you may need to wait forever in the crowded bar area or out on the corner where there is an unfortunate cross-wind. But it's worth the wait. I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First pizzeria in USA that I would go back and try more items on/off the menu. It's still not nearly close to the pizzeria in Italy, but it's awesome in its own american way. I hate thick crusts pizza.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best deep dish pizza this side of Chicago. Yes, this is better than the famed Zachary's in the East Bay.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have been there several times and have always enjoyed the food and have received great service. The wine list is good. They wait is usually an issue, but we know about it ahead of time, so we always…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the crust. -------
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Little Star is far and away the best pizza I've had probably anywhere. So good. Deep dish is usually too greasy for me, but this one is not at all. I dont think you can go wrong with a heavenly slice…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally tried Little Star tonight with a group of 5 friends, and it was good. The mixed salad was awesome, very fresh greens with wedges of perfectly ripened tomato, all mounded with chopped red…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once you have Little star pizza you cannot go back to any other pizza...Last night my roommate and I shared a deep dish veggie pizza. This pizza was so wonderful that even after I gorged myself…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great pizza! Takes about 45 minutes to make a pizza but its worth waiting for.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Being roughly the 513th(?) review on here with a 4 star average, my review won't mean much. I basically echo the other positive reviews. Excellent pizza, sauce above the cheese; recommend the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, me too! I will keep it short, the pizza, its its, so damn good. I love the reviews from the New York / Chicago locs that hate on the West Coast (ONLY COAST) and claim their pizza turf, but I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is really good. Get there early or prepare to wait.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4-Stars cause it's hard to find good deep-dish outside of Chicago. And I'm happy to see a place like this in the city. If you want GREAT deep-dish and are willing to make the drive - go to Zachary's…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time there, will definitely return. We ordered the classic, the white pie and the chicken pesto pie. Hard to choose which was the best. And the leftovers tasted great the next day. Look forward…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got there right when it opened and were the only ones in there, which was nice because I hear there can be quite a wait. We got a caprese salad, garlic bread (which you put on your own butter and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty garbage. The delusional Californians will think that this is good deep dish, and you know what, it's not too bad, though the crust recipe is straight out of the pizza hut…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've decided I'm not a fan of deep dish pizza. Gimee my thin crust and I'm happy. I know this may make alot of people upset but it is what it is, I like thin crust. That said, if I were to become a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Missing the last star because of the inconvenient cash only policy. This restaurant is one of those places you only go to because you heard your best friend mention that it's simply amazing but it's…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place has some of the best pizza i have ever had. went there with some friends last night. five people shared two large pizzas and it was plenty of food, and cheap too. we tried one thin crust…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this was my favorite restaurant on my trip to SF. I usually hate cold mozzarella - I had a traumatic experience. But, their caprese salad is simply mouth watering goodness!!!!! The service was great…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The classic Little Star Pizza is divine. I personally like it better than Zachary's spinach and mushroom pie (I feel it is a little lighter and the tomato sauce on top is more mellowed and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got really good service here :) I love when people serve you with a warm smile on. I had the chicken pesto pizza and it was yummy :) Very different from my usual pizza with tomato sauce, though. It…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dull. Tedious interior. Narrow topping selections. Fine it's DEEP DISH but that is simply VOLUME. Cash? What planet are these folks from? Cash is for poor folks. No style. Utterly without style.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd heard firsthand from a couple of friends that Little Star has excellent pizza, but then came here to read the reviews complaining about rude staff, etc., and was really nervous about taking my 3…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
