Zacharys Chicago Pizza

Zachary's Chicago Pizza was founded on July 25, 1983, by Wisconsin natives Zach Zachowski and Barbara Gabel in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood, beginning with just 30 seats in a converted 900-square-foot space. The restaurant, now 100% employee-owned following the founders' 2003 transition, has earned over 225 Best Pizza awards and is celebrated for its Chicago-style stuffed pizza piled with cheese and covered in diced tomato sauce, with five Bay Area locations.