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Best Quick Bites Champions Pizza Restaurants in Tenderloin

6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

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Our Top Pick
Outta Sight Pizza
SF's best thin-crust pizza at slice shop prices with inventive toppings

Essential Picks

$ Tenderloin Pizza
Started as a pandemic pop-up in 2020, this Tenderloin gem now serves exceptional thin-crust New York-style pizza with creative toppings like vodka sauce and pears. The perfectly crispy-yet-foldable slices and budget-friendly happy hour deals make it the neighborhood's pizza destination.
Must-Try Dishes: Shroom Slice, Puttanesca Pizza, The Pear (with vodka sauce)
What Makes it Special: SF's best thin-crust pizza at slice shop prices with inventive toppings

Notable Picks

$ Tenderloin Pizza
Chefs Eric Ehler and Peter Dorrance turn out thin New York–style slices and thick “lunch lady” squares with seasonal, cheffy toppings. Lines move quickly at this compact counter spot near Civic Center, making it an easy downtown pizza fix.
Must-Try Dishes: Mapo slice, Lunch Lady square, Vodka slice
What Makes it Special: Creative slice program led by chefs with serious technique.
$ Tenderloin Pizza
TenderNob standby serving halal pies and jumbo slices until the early morning. The counter moves fast and the menu spans classic toppings with late-night friendly portions.
Must-Try Dishes: Halal meat lovers, Cheese slice, BBQ chicken pie
What Makes it Special: Halal-friendly slices and pies served past midnight.

Worthy Picks

$ Tenderloin Pizza, Italian
Late-night slice shop and pasta counter known for friendly prices and long hours. The baked lasagna is simple and satisfying, ideal for a quick, no-frills carb fix.
Must-Try Dishes: Baked Lasagna, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Napoli Special Pizza
What Makes it Special: Budget-friendly pasta plates and slices served until the wee hours.
$$ Tenderloin Pizza, Sandwiches
Euro-style hangout serving craft beer, sausages, and pizzette until late. The compact, crisp pies land fast—ideal before or after shows nearby.
Must-Try Dishes: Prosciutto Pizzetta, Four-Cheese Pizzetta, Sausage Pizzetta
What Makes it Special: Late-night pizzette with a solid beer list near music venues.
$ Tenderloin Pizza
This no-frills neighborhood pizzeria near Union Square serves straightforward pies and sandwiches until 1am on weekends. The casual atmosphere and late hours make it a reliable spot for tourists and theater-goers seeking affordable comfort food.
Must-Try Dishes: BBQ Chicken Pizza, Margherita Pizza, Half & Half Specialty
What Makes it Special: Open until 1am weekends near Union Square hotels