Angry Pete's Pizza

Mr. Pete is one of the few genuine business owners out there in a sea of ever constant mediocrity. I first had his Detroit-style pizza at a brewery popup. I finally visited the Kearny Mesa location recently which occupies a former Taco Bell drive-thru and dine-in restaurant. They kept all the former bells and whistles to maintain that awesome element of 90's nostalgia. Motor City is his jam and so many Detroit sports team memorabilia festoons the space. I felt right at home having grown up watching the back-to-back champions, the Redwings, the -- in the words of my father -- "losing" Lions (they takin it all the way this year though!), "terrible" Tigers, and the Pistons (no name to bestow). You'll even spy Detroit-made "pop" called "Faygo" in the fridges. The owner's pride in his hometown is extremely evident! The menu features their Detroit-style pizza but other notable items include their Double Smash Burgers, Detroit Style Coney Dogs, and other Michigan classic comfort foods. You are able to order pizza as a whole pie (8x10 pies or 4-pan slices) or by the slice at $5-6.50ea. During out 1st visit, they weren't in the warmer next to the cash register and it was heated up somewhere in the back. This was the definite preferred method as the pizza slices came out gooey and with crisped up edges. When they are sitting in the warmer under the heat lamp, on the other hand, they are served right away and are definitely without that usual crunch. The smash burger was a surprise sleeper at just $7. Served on a toasted sesame bun, the patties had optimal sear and were not too greasy. Regardless of slight reservations, I have left with nothing but positive vibes. It does one good to support a business owner with what seems like rare passion towards his craft.

We decided to give Angry Pete's Pizza in Kearny Mesa a try and ordered the Ezzo SS Pepperoni and the Cherry BBQ Chicken Pizza. To be honest, I found it hard to believe it was nearly $50 for these two pizzas.The pizzas looked promising at first, but I wasn't impressed once I dug in. It seemed to be more bread than anything else, with the toppings forming a mere top layer while the rest was just a significant amount of bread. For $50, I was expecting a lot more bang for my buck.If you're looking for a better pizza experience, I'd recommend going elsewhere. There are plenty of spots around town where you can get more for your money.Overall, I hope Angry Pete's can step up their game. With some adjustments, they have the potential to be a go-to pizza joint in Kearny Mesa.

First time trying Detroit-style pizza... aaand I won't hold it against Detroit, but Angry Pete's was lacking. Other than the "rectangle" shaped pizza, not much else was going for this establishment. Brownie points for a drive-thru pizza spot, though. That's different! Ordered the 8x10 pizza which came with 4 thick slices. We went basic and got pepperoni. Our pizza was a bit burnt but I guess that's part of it? The dough was decent which I appreciated since I love me some bread. This cost us about $22 I believe. Definitely not worth the price tag. Ordered a "1 pound" of wings [$13] which came w/about 6-7 pieces. Nothing special about these wings, in fact, a couple of them were cold, thank the food Gods they were cooked well enough. They were most likely microwaved, you can just tell when food is freshly prepared and this was not that. Ordered a small "Slusheez" & that was decent.The lady who took our order was nice and helpful. The place just seems a little run-down. It was an old Taco Bell, then a Mexican spot then a pizza parlor but nothing about it has changed except the signage. I don't think we'll be back. Sorry.

Nice folks, great parking. The best straws I've ever seen and Only $14 (plus tax) for a Pretzel. Clean environment plenty of T.V's, outdoor dining.

never had Detroit style pizza so i dont have anything to compare it to. Got a pepperoni slice and the lions and tigers (sausage pepperoni and ground beef). Both slices were good. Nice crispy edges. For 2 slices and canned soda, i spent about $15. I wish the slices would have been slightly bigger, then i feel i would have gotten my money's worth. I opted to do a drive through so not sure how the inside was. not sure if i would return but overall it was tasty.

I've never had Detroit style pizza before so I don't really have anything to compare it to but overall Angry Pete's is great! Its kitschy decor is leftover from the old Taco Bell it seems to have replaced. Reminds me a lot of the late 80's/early 90's. It surprisingly has a drive thru--how cool is that?!? Also there are board games as well as old-school box video games to play such as Galaga and Atari 50.We ordered a slice of cheese pizza, a slice of pepperoni and one double smash burger to share. The pizza was delicious and I especially loved the crispy, crunchy square crust that had the caramelized cheese on the edges. The burger was ok. I prefer Friendly's burgers if I'm being honest, but I really appreciated that even though the menu at Angry Pete's says "no modifications" for the burgers, they put the sauce on the side since I'm allergic to mayo (which is in thousand island). Friendly's was not accommodating at all so I would pick Angry Pete's over Friendly's any day. It pays to be kind!

Feel like this is a very unique place not just for this area but for San Diego. Not many places that wear Detroit on its sleeve quite like this and the menu is a collection of the greatest hits for the Motor city. I do like the variety of their menu and feel like this would be great especially for kids who all want something different at the same time. The food itself is good across the board; I'm not a fan of bready pizza which Detroit is but it was still tasty and fresh. The smash burger again was good too but definitely not the best and could stand to have been thinner and have the cheese better melted. The wedges were surprisingly good and crispy for being so bit. Nevertheless I enjoy the meal with my wife and we got to try a little bit of everything. Maybe I'm just not a fan of Detroit style fast food but I'll be back for the food and to try and few more things.

Came here and got a slice of Nashville Hot Chicken Detroit style pizza and a double smash burger.The Nashville hot slice wasn't (spicy) hot at all, the edges were crispy with crusty with cheese as you'd expect from a Detroit style pizza. The slices were kept under a heat lamp and then reheated which is fine, like any pizza by the slice, but I've had better Detroit style pizza. I think the way to go is to get a whole Detroit pizza so its made fresh.The Double smash burger was ok. I'd say it was a cross between In N out and The Friendly's Dirty Flat Top. It was a very meaty burger like the Dirty Flat Top with the caramelized onions (no lettuce or tomato), but it had thousand island dressing like In N out. It was much bigger than both burgers but lacked something from each.Service was friendly, they brought the food to my table when it was ready. There were some video games in the corner, other reviews say they are free but I can't confirm that. If I knew they were free, id have played a few games. Sounds fun. I guess if you have kids this could be a win win. Free entertainment while you wait for your pizza.They have both thick pan type pizza (Detroit Style) and thin crust (Roman Style) pizza as well as some other Detroit favorites like Coney Island Dogs, Smash Burgers, chicken wings and Faygo Pop, a Detroit based Soda. They have lots of parking just turn when you see Indian Motorcycles.

If you would like to try Detroit-style pizza or are originally from Michigan and missing home, this is the perfect place to try out. The ambiance screams Michigan with all the Tigers, Lions, Redwings, MSU, U of M, etc. paraphernalia, and selling Vernors, Faygo, Makinac Fudge and more. You can tell the owner has pride in his hometown and his business and it is nice to support someone with that passion.Of the handful of times I've visited, my personal favorite has become the PBR pizza. It hits the savory, sour craving spot that randomly hits. The Coney Island Dogs aren't my favorite but they are still pretty good and satisfying as well. I can't wait to try one of the burgers in the future. There is also a lunch special where you can get a slice of pizza and/or a Coney Island hot dog with a Faygo (or a soda....pop) with it. All the staff are genuinely friendly. The restaurant took over an old Taco Bell and didn't change much, so the 90's nostalgia remains, along with the easy parking. There is also a drive thru but I don't see this as utilized as dine in or take out.

Yum! This place is an old Taco Bell that was remodeled into Angry Pete's. We came on a Friday evening. It wasn't too crowded or busy. I noticed board games by the door for customers to enjoy.. also video games. They have a menu filled with goodies for everyone. Detroit style pizzas (basically a deep dish) and the Roman style, which I'm not exactly sure what it entails since we didn't order it. They also have burgers, wings, coneys, merchandise and sauce for sale.The cheese sticks were amazing! It was a melt in your mouth kind of cheese along with the marinara. We split a Birria pizza. It was delicious! Service was good, the ladies behind the counter were super friendly. I'll come back soon!