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ZipPicks Awards
Best Pizza in the Tenderloin
Best Late Night Pizza in the Tenderloin
Best Family Friendly Pizza in the Tenderloin
Master Critic Review
Union Square Pizza & Kitchen
7.5
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
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
Scores:
Value: 8.5
Service: 7.3
Consistency: 7.4
Food Quality: 7.6
Atmosphere: 6.5
Cultural Relevance: 7.7
What makes it special: Open until 1am weekends near Union Square hotels
Who should go: Late-night diners and hotel guests
When to visit: After 10pm when other spots close
What to order: BBQ chicken pizza, pepperoni slice, garlic knots
Insider tip: Order ahead online to skip the late-night wait
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Union Square garage nearby ($25-35/night), street parking nearly impossible, most walk from hotels
Dress code: Zero dress code - tourists in flip-flops, clubgoers at 1am, anything goes
Noise level: Varies wildly - quiet afternoons, rowdy late nights with bar crowd
Weekend wait: 5-15 min for counter service, longer after 11pm
Weekday lunch: Usually immediate service, quick turnover
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - cheese, veggie, margherita pizzas available
Vegan options: No - no vegan cheese or specialty options
Gluten-free options: No - standard crust only, no GF options
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Definitely not - fluorescent lighting, basic counter service, and drunk late-night crowds make this purely functional, not romantic
Can I get a table without a reservation? No reservations needed or taken - limited seating is first-come first-served, most people take out especially late night
Is it kid-friendly? Daytime yes for quick meals, but avoid after 10pm when bar crowds arrive - basic menu works for picky eaters
Best For
Better for: Only pizza option after midnight near Union Square hotels, cheapest full pizzas in area, and reliable when everything else is closed
Skip if: You have literally any other option open - every other pizza spot in 94102 has better quality, this is purely about convenience and hours
Hours
Monday11am - 11pm
Tuesday11am - 11pm
Wednesday11am - 11pm
Thursday11am - 11pm
Friday11am - 1am
Saturday11am - 1am
Sunday11am - 11pm