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Citizen Pizza
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Summary
Oakland's pizza crawl standout that left everything else in the dust. Multiple Redditors who hit multiple spots in one day called it a clear step above the competition.
Oakland's best NY-style pizza and a recent glow-up story — once considered mid, now called the best pie in Oakland by multiple locals. The go-to since the beloved Slicer closed.
Pros
- Stood out even in direct comparison against other well-regarded Oakland spots
- Consistently mentioned as a top pick in recent 2024-2025 threads
- Strong community consensus across multiple Reddit discussions
- Called 'best in town' and a 'revelation for NY style fans'
- Dramatic quality improvement noted by long-time locals
- Fills the gap left by the closed Slicer on Piedmont
- Mentioned positively in multiple recent 2025 threads
Cons
- Less name recognition than older Oakland institutions like Pizzaiolo
- Limited reviews compared to more established spots
- May have shorter hours or limited seating
- Had a rough reputation in the past that may linger
- NY-style may not satisfy Neapolitan purists
- Newer consensus — less long-term track record than Pizzaiolo or Bare Knuckle
Our take
When someone does a pizza crawl through three solid spots and says one was 'on a different level,' that's the place you go first.
A place that went from 'incredibly mid' to 'best in Oakland' is a place that figured something out — Ponte is worth a fresh look even if you tried it before.
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