330 N. Sixth St. Suite 108
Redlands
(909) 335-0087
Mon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Sun 12 pm - 8 pm
www.pizzaredlands.com
Let me start by saying their pizza is so good, that I left half of a box in my car for 3 and half hours and still ate it and enjoyed every single bite. Sick? Maybe. But if only you were there; wood fired, crispy yet airy crust, engulfed in delicious fresh California melted mozzarella and topped with Applewood bacon, grilled chicken, mushrooms and alfredo sauce... it was pure pizza heaven. There is something really wonderful about a perfect slice of pizza and there is something really wonderful about Padre's Pizza. The combination of pizza having a crisp crust while still being light and airy isn't any easy feat, but Padre's has it down to a science. Not only that, but they have great tasting sauces, the freshest cheese and premium toppings. This establishment is for take out and delivery only. There is a small table and bench that maybe one or two people could eat inside, but I would suggest bringing the food home or if you live nearby, order delivery.
This place is very hard to find. It is stuffed in a small corner of a business plaza and isn't easily seen from the street. I really wish I could buy them a billboard with neon lights so everyone could visit Padre's. When you walk in you are greeted by an open kitchen, tall counter, giant menu on the wall and a friendly face. What's pretty amazing about Padre's is that it is family owned. A father and his two sons who were once in the construction industry decided about two years ago they were going to open a pizzeria. It is definitely unexpected, but what a beautiful surprise. These guys know exactly what they're doing.
Their menu consists of traditional items as well as some great specialties and even vegan and vegetarian items. They have a very unique item called a roll-izza. Its pretty much a bread stick that's about a foot and half long stuffed with various toppings. They start at $2.99 but most of the premium ones are $4.99. What I also really loved about Padre's is that they offer all of their pizzas in small size so you get an opportunity to have whatever you want. So we ordered a small All American pizza, (which had tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ham, and beef) and an Alfredo pizza (with alfredo sauce, chicken, bacon and mushrooms). We also ordered a small caesar salad and a chicken roll-izza.
We ordered there and it took about 20 minutes, which is impressive because he made the dough from scratch. Since I don't live that close to Redlands we decided to take our food to a nearby park. That was a 5 minute drive of pure torture. The smell coming from the pizza boxes put me in a trance so deep, that it nearly caused a traffic accident.
When we finally sat down to eat I was so impressed. My first bite was a slice of the Alfredo pizza. The bacon is what first caught my attention - Applewood, mmm - no bacon bits or fake-on over here. Real bacon cooked just for this yummy pizza. The chicken was also genuine diced chicken breast not some strange precooked package of "chicken meat". The sauce was garlicky and cheesy but didn't overpower the rest of the pizza. The All American was just as delicious. The tomato sauce was sweet, zesty and definitely not from a jar or can. The toppings were also great, not an overload of any one flavor but you could really taste everything in each bite. The roll-izza had the same fresh chicken breast that the Alfredo pizza did and it tasted like a really glorified stuffed pizza crust. Which I enjoyed a lot. You also get a choice of ranch or marinara to dip it in. The salad was so fresh and the lettuce was freshly chopped romaine topped with parmesan and had croutons and caesar dressing on the side - a really simple but tasty caesar salad. I was so surprised how filling the food was. Two people could have easily shared a small pizza, roll-izza and side salad, and all for less than $20.
I know that this place has been thriving on word of mouth and they are a little hard to find. However if you're in the area or live in Redlands this has to be the go to pizza place. They have gourmet toppings like cashews, artichoke hearts, chicken, and tons of vegan and vegetarian options. So it can appease even the snobbiest of pizza lovers. These guys have a great business and they really know how to make great food. Everything they make is by hand and made with love and dedication. You have to check this place out to really understand. Tell your friends, your family and anyone who eats food. This business really deserves to thrive and maybe with enough customers they can move to a bigger and better location. So whether you like perfect pizza, or fresh well crafted food, or a little of both, Padre's Pizza will have something to satisfy anyone's craving.
Their menu consists of traditional items as well as some great specialties and even vegan and vegetarian items. They have a very unique item called a roll-izza. Its pretty much a bread stick that's about a foot and half long stuffed with various toppings. They start at $2.99 but most of the premium ones are $4.99. What I also really loved about Padre's is that they offer all of their pizzas in small size so you get an opportunity to have whatever you want. So we ordered a small All American pizza, (which had tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ham, and beef) and an Alfredo pizza (with alfredo sauce, chicken, bacon and mushrooms). We also ordered a small caesar salad and a chicken roll-izza.We ordered there and it took about 20 minutes, which is impressive because he made the dough from scratch. Since I don't live that close to Redlands we decided to take our food to a nearby park. That was a 5 minute drive of pure torture. The smell coming from the pizza boxes put me in a trance so deep, that it nearly caused a traffic accident.
When we finally sat down to eat I was so impressed. My first bite was a slice of the Alfredo pizza. The bacon is what first caught my attention - Applewood, mmm - no bacon bits or fake-on over here. Real bacon cooked just for this yummy pizza. The chicken was also genuine diced chicken breast not some strange precooked package of "chicken meat". The sauce was garlicky and cheesy but didn't overpower the rest of the pizza. The All American was just as delicious. The tomato sauce was sweet, zesty and definitely not from a jar or can. The toppings were also great, not an overload of any one flavor but you could really taste everything in each bite. The roll-izza had the same fresh chicken breast that the Alfredo pizza did and it tasted like a really glorified stuffed pizza crust. Which I enjoyed a lot. You also get a choice of ranch or marinara to dip it in. The salad was so fresh and the lettuce was freshly chopped romaine topped with parmesan and had croutons and caesar dressing on the side - a really simple but tasty caesar salad. I was so surprised how filling the food was. Two people could have easily shared a small pizza, roll-izza and side salad, and all for less than $20.I know that this place has been thriving on word of mouth and they are a little hard to find. However if you're in the area or live in Redlands this has to be the go to pizza place. They have gourmet toppings like cashews, artichoke hearts, chicken, and tons of vegan and vegetarian options. So it can appease even the snobbiest of pizza lovers. These guys have a great business and they really know how to make great food. Everything they make is by hand and made with love and dedication. You have to check this place out to really understand. Tell your friends, your family and anyone who eats food. This business really deserves to thrive and maybe with enough customers they can move to a bigger and better location. So whether you like perfect pizza, or fresh well crafted food, or a little of both, Padre's Pizza will have something to satisfy anyone's craving.
Good review. Going to try asap. Thanks.
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