Hidden gem alert! Bluebird Pizza in San Leandro might be lowkey on the outside, but inside, it's bursting with NY/NJ-style flavor and attitude. We made a special trip just to try the Grandma's Pizza, and honestly? It was worth it. That crisp-yet-chewy crust, bright tomato sauce, and perfect balance of cheese -- it's a masterclass in simplicity done right. No surprise it sells out early -- we've called in the past, and by 5pm on weekends, it's usually gone. Get there early! They've also got a tight selection of local bottled brews, which is a bonus for anyone who appreciates pizza with a side of craft. But the real heart of this place? Fran, the owner. She's a Jersey girl through and through -- proudly repping the Garden State with a wall of stickers to prove it (photo attached!). She's widely respected in the community and personally hand-makes each pizza. You can taste the care, pride, and East Coast soul in every slice. Support this spot before the secret's out. Just don't take the last Grandma slice before I get there.

I drove from Hayward to San Leandro over 15 minutes just to get this pizza....it was well worth it! The dough is nice and light, and the tomato sauce has a bite that you can only get from quality Italian tomatoes. The white pizza with spinach is one of the best I've had in the Bay Area. Highly recommend!

Great crust, even with extra sauce! Glad we were able to get there before closing this time!

Quality/Quantity - Got a half and half large pizza. Half Nelson and Half Double Combo. Half Nelson - Ricotta Sauce, Fresh & Aged Mozzarella, Ricotta Dollops; Chicken, Onion, Spinach. My daughter's preference of the two. Half Double Combo - Combo and NY combined. So meaty and good. A Little greasy though, but what do you expect from all that meat and all those sausages. My wife and I preferred this one. Beautiful freshly made pizza. Love the thin crispy crust. Baked well. Fresh ingredients, etc. No beers on tap, no happy hour, etc. Decent selection of beers and reasonably priced. I actually chose NOT to drink today, even though I had/have a VERY long day. Atmosphere - Very small local pizzeria. Street parking, free 2 hours. Approximately 4-5 tables/booths; see pictures. Only open for dinner, 5 days a week. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; see picture of business hours. One clean unisex restroom. Service - 5 stars. Counter service. The cashier, greeter, and server (all the same person) was inviting, professional, and proactive. When we got here at 6pm, there were no tables available. So we squeezed into a two person tiny table. When a booth finally opened up, she invited us to sit there as it was obviously more comfortable. She quickly cleaned the table and area. Loyalty program, see punch card. Price - $38 + generous tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2014. My friends have been trying to visit also, so maybe next time I will take them.

Bluebird is a San Leandro staple and its by far one of the consistently best pizza shops across the entire Bay Area. The bread is remarkably good and the toppings are fresh. You do not feel overwhelmed and the combinations are perfectly portioned. The service is efficient and friendly. Its has a neighborhood ambiance that just resonates with alot of its consistent patrons with a good family friendly vibe. This earns a rare five out of my books and I strongly recommend this as a can't miss for everyone in the bay area.

Had a friend bring this pizza over for a party. He brought it from San Leandro to Fremont and it was still fantastic. He brought like 6 pizzas and I'm in love, my wife and kid loved it too. He brought a cheese, Italian sausage, pepperoni and a few more. I really have to stop in and try it fresh. My buddy said he doesn't go anywhere else for pizza in San Leandro, reminds him of his Brooklyn childhood. I'll need to try more but great first impression.

I'm not the biggest pizza lover, but I do like to have that type of comfort food every so often. My issue is that a lot of places don't offer vegan options because I don't eat cheese or dairy, so a lot of the times, I just don't have pizza. I've heard about Bluebird from a few friends, and I'm surprised to see that they actually have some vegan-friendly pizza, so I decided to give it a try one Friday night. Like their website said, I made sure to order ahead of time, before they open, since it may not be available during peak hours. For myself, I ordered the 12" 'Glass of Heart', and my partner ordered a 16" Combo/Margarita pizza for himself. My pick up time was around 5PM, and when I got there, my order was ready to go. Their restaurant is quite small - just a few booth and a few small tables. At the time that I went, half the tables were taken, but then again, maybe their turnaround time is fairly quick. Either way, I'm glad I opted for pickup this time. Although my interactions with their employees was limited, they're quite friendly and regulars seem to love them! It's a good sign when locals love them. My 'Glass of Heart' pizza came with mushrooms, artichokes, peppadew, and spinach - 6 slices for 12". One thing I like about them is that they just don't use cheese in their vegan pizza. They just make the vegan pizzas extra saucy. There's very few vegan cheese that I like because a lot of the vegan cheese just mix in a lot of other odd ingredients into it to make it taste or feel the way cheese does. Theirs is just a good ole pizza with normal ingredients - I like it. Their crust is not flimsy, a little dense, and has a bite to it. Their tomato sauce is great. A little tangy and sweet. They add a fair amount of toppings to it. As for my partner, he thought his Margarita was a little bare, but other than that, his half Combo, half Margarita really hit the spot for him as well! He particularly liked the tomato sauce on his pizzas. We also noted that the price for each size is pretty equal LOL. It never actually crossed my mind to do this calculation until my partner brought it up, but their prices for the 12" and 16" is fairly (and insignificantly) close! Good on them! Would we be coming back? Definitely! I'm looking forward to trying their vegan combo next time.

OUTSTANDING! Thats all I can say! You have to come check it out for yourself. I bought three pizzas, eat a partial and freeze the rest. Thank you, Fran and your team. I appreciate you guys so much.