Spinning Dough

I have passed by this hidden gem many times. And that was a mistake. The pizza is as good as it gets. The owner, Jeff, is at home in the kitchen (After all he's been making pizzas since college!) If you live nearby, or even if you're just in town, visit Spinning Dough and get yourself a hot delicious pizza. This place deserves all the love and respect in the Bay, and so does Jeff and his passion for making great food.

Finally took @hangrypringles to visit Mr. Jeff at @spinning_dough to redeem her pizza prize from @approvedbydog 's giveaway! The spacious patio in the back is dog-friendly and perfect for group gatherings!We tried a half-and-half pizza with Longanisa and damn, I wish we got a whole pizza of that instead! Who would have thought the combination of honey and vinegar on pizza would turn out so well!

Street parking at Spinning Dough was easy. Several spots are available near the entrance. Margaret welcomed us in, seated us, and provided a menu. She described the special pizza which was a green chili pizza (pork).The space is simple with a big mirror reflecting into the open kitchen so everyone can get a glimpse of Chef Jeff spinning the dough. He makes it look so easy. We ordered beer and got some early beer week options to try. The miso mushroom pizza caught our eye but also wanted to try a popular choice too. For $4 more, we could do half and half so that's what we did. The only pizza you can't split is the ube. We chose half miso mushroom and half blackberry. I was curious to know, will blackberry replace pineapple on pizza now? *Salad ($13)We ate the house salad and it was no ordinary plain salad. There were sliced apples, crisp mixed greens, dried cherries, cucumber, carrots, and it was perfectly dressed in a vinaigrette. Also, it was huge! *PizzaThe crust was light, crispy, held up to the toppings. Nothing floppy. The best part is that fold. The slices were big and so was my appetite. Miso mushroom ($37)I could smell the lemon zest on the pizza and I immediately wanted to try this slice first. The miso mushroom has two types of mozzarella, thinly sliced mushrooms, miso (not sure how it's used but you can taste it), basil, and sprinkles of that fragrant lemon zest. I'll be back for this one. The flavors are unique but works so nicely on pizza. Very creative plus all the things you love about pizza. BLACKBERRY aka EatsbyRachel Berry ($37) You can immediately see the dark blackberry incorporated in the pizza. The blackberry bechamel melted into the pizza and became one. This pizza hit the salty and sweet notes pretty high. The bites of pistachio grounded the flavors nicely. The brightness of basil reminded you that this is indeed pizza with every crunchy cheesy bite. This is as creative as it gets. If you're a fan of pineapple pizza, give this one a try. I understand all the hype and it's the real deal. The kindness and community love here is next level. Stop by and be fed by chef Jeff. He shares the love with every spinning dough.

Great pizza place hidden in the heart of Oakland. The owner is super friendly whose creative creations provide a unique perspective on the classic slice.We really liked their ube pizza, but their white pizza is also really really good. There are tables inside but we got ours togo.I would heavily recommend coming by if you're craving a really good twist on pizza.

I came here on a Friday night with a friend for dinner, and we were super excited to try the Ube pizza! After seeing the hype years ago, we finally got the chance to try.The restaurant itself is on a corner, and it's rustic inside with lots of wood decor and neon lights. We were the only customers, so we were able to sit anywhere and service was great!We got our order in, and waited about fifteen to twenty minutes before the food came out. This pizza was MASSIVE. I really like how thin and crispy the trust was. There is a slight ube taste in the more purple region, but more or less, it was a decent pizza. I wished it had more toppings, because it was mostly cheese. We were eating slowly, and I asked if it was possible for our server to reheat the pizza, and it was! Definitely game changer. We also got a complimentary special of tuna inari from the chef!I am glad we got the chance to try this viral spot!

I'm not sure how my husband discovered this hidden gem since it's located in a part we normally wouldn't travel to nor a part of Oakland to walk around leisurely. But hey we love a random discovery!We ordered our $39 ube pizza online and drove over. Luckily we snatched a spot right out in front! We must have misread on when the pizza was ready so when we showed up the kind folks (pizza chef and 1 staff) were profusely apologetic about the wait. There was 1 other customer waiting inside the restaurant but otherwise no one was dining in. Not wanting to loiter in the area, we decided to check out the nearby Ghost Town Brewery to have a drink instead (highly recommend).Interestingly you can order 1/2 orders of pizza, though sadly you couldn't do that with the ube pizza- otherwise would have loved to sample other flavors.After finishing imbibing our delicious beers at Ghost Town we circled back to Spinning Dough. They recognized me immediately and handed me with a giant box of pizza, thanking me for the wait. The smell of our pizza was so tantalizing we almost pulled over to take a bite. And let me tell you that ube sausage ricotta red onion pizza is SO worth the wait. Every bite was addictingly savory. My husband easily gulped gown 3 or 4 slices! I ate 2 slices and had the remaining 2 as my next day lunch, and yes they were still just as magical. I also appreciate that the thin crust was very crispy.I will definitely try out other flavors next time!

True foodies will try anything once, and I'm so glad that I gave the Ube Pizza at Spinning Dough a try! I found out about the Ube Pizza from Instagram, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to order it while visiting the East Bay. I came on a weekday evening, and to my surprise, the restaurant was empty! My partner and I were invited to sit anywhere, and seating is limited yet cozy inside.Spinning Dough has an open kitchen, and the owner makes the pizza himself. We enjoyed watching him assemble our order right in front of us. Everything came out quickly, and after a few bites, my partner and I were in agreement that we're fans of this creative take! The Ube flavor is infused in the crust, and my favorite bite would be the sausage paired with the Ube ricotta. I'd highly recommend, and we even had leftovers to bring home to Sacramento with us!

I came for the Ube Pizza and that beautiful purple tuber is not just for show! The ube infused ingredients add a delightful flavor to the ideal combination of house-made Italian sausage, onions and bechamel. It's an extra large pie with a thin, chewy crust perfect for folding. My mom and I enjoyed it so much and thought it was totally worth the drive. Customer service was great. I was greeted immediately after walking in and they were very friendly and patient with my questions. Jeff (the owner and chief dough spinner) kindly cooked my pizza to almost done so I could do the final bake at home in Sacramento. Next time we will dine in and try their Longanisa, Soppresata, and Seafood pizzas. Also on the menu are wings, salads, desserts, beer & wine. Everybody always heads across the bridge to Tony's but why do that when you could have delicious, uniquely creative and traditional NY style pizza in Oaktown?

I don't eat cheese so I don't eat much pizza but even I can recognize good specialty pizza when it is offered to me They have their NY style crust locked down that's thin, light and crispy (not flaky)They have very creative unique flavors for pizza! I thought I would like the Ube but ended up loving the Longaniza instead. (Must try with the vinegar sauce)Owner is sooooo friendly and makes all the pies himself. Super easy and on time pickup !

Spinning Dough has been pushed to me on social media platforms pretty much non-stop for the past couple of months. I'm glad I was finally able to try it out recently and see what all the hype was about.I stopped by as a group of four around 6:00 p.m. on a Sunday evening and the place was pretty much empty. It was a really nice day outside so we opted to sit in the back patio.Shortly after we were seated, waters were brought over, and we were told about the monthly special -- a Miso Mushroom pizza. One cool thing about the pizzas here is you can opt for half-and-half for a small fee. The only pizza you're unable to do that with is the ube pizza. My friends and I ultimately settled on doing a half-half with the miso mushroom and Hawaiian on the other half. If you enjoy thin crust, you will absolutely love the pizza here: the crust is thin, crunchy and really allows the toppings to shine. The miso mushroom flavor I cannot recommend enough for mushroom lovers. For a group of four, one pizza felt like not enough, and we were still a bit hungry afterwards. In hindsight, we probably should have ordered more than one pizza and a caesar salad as our only appetizer.It is unfortunate that Spinning Dough is located where it is, because it's kind of in the middle of nowhere and the neighborhood being run-down likely scares away out-of-town customers unfamiliar with Oakland.If you're looking for good pizza, I would definitely recommend stopping by Spinning Dough. Their crust is delicious and they have a ton of creative toppings, including a seafood pie I can't wait to try out on my next visit.