Amid a bustling bar scene in a cool industrial chic space, sits a pizza joint/bar-in-one like no other. As a recent East Coast transplant and pizza L.O.V.E.R, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that Basic just might have the best pizza in San Diego. Though I haven't lived here very long, I've had my fair share of SD eats and Basic REALLY reminds me of East Coast style pies. The crust is unbelievable - super thin and crispy while chewy. My only complaint is that the cheese is processed, not fresh, mozzerella. But the rest of the pie is so good that it still works beautifully.
Final thoughts...4 out of 5 happy ladies! Basic reminds me some of the best wood oven pizzerias in New York and CT. Thank you, Basic, for providing a small taste of pizza from back East. I'll be back regularly to get my fix!
{photo by Oh Joy}
You should try the Bronx Pizza in Hillcrest too! it's yummy.
Posted by: Amanda @ 100LayerCake | 09/24/2009 at 01:58 PM
I think Bronx is the best too!
Posted by: rorie | 09/24/2009 at 07:35 PM
I like the industrial look of Basic and was surprised that a pizza place could be such a nightlife attraction when I visited SD last year.
Posted by: Lydia | 09/25/2009 at 03:35 AM
try the pizza at basic that has mashed potatoes on it...you will not be disappointed!
Posted by: Lisa | 09/29/2009 at 09:41 PM
Thank you thank you thank you! I seriously needed a good east coast pizza joint here. I can't wait to try it out!
Posted by: Brandi | 09/29/2009 at 09:48 PM
basic looks so good!
i agree that you should try bronx pizza - that got me through many i-miss-philly days while living in SD!
i love that you started this blog! it's great! now please eat a lot of carne asada fries and post tons of pictures so we can live the SD life vicariously through you! ;)
Posted by: kate | 09/30/2009 at 09:45 AM
You need to go to Blind Lady Ale House! Though the pizza is anything but basic it is delicious! I recommend the fig and gorgonzola...mmm...
Posted by: Emilia | 10/02/2009 at 01:16 PM
I agree whole heartedly with Emilia. I love the Blind Lady. My coworker wants to be buried there.
Posted by: Desi | 10/02/2009 at 02:15 PM
Hi Joy! It's Rachel (sara bee's friend) I too am a fellow east coaster and if you really really want the best pizza in s.d. it's in la jolla at a place called "regents pizza" trust me... it's a hidden treasure.
Posted by: rachel | 10/06/2009 at 07:00 PM