In Glendale’s busy East Colorado corridor, Pizza Boy has quietly become that neighborhood spot people recommend first for “where should we get pizza tonight?”
The hook is simple: give every kind of eater something legit to be excited about, not a token option buried at the bottom of the menu. 🍕
From classic cheese to vegan, keto, and gluten‑free pies, this small shop wins over mixed‑diet friend groups who usually struggle to agree on dinner.
How Pizza Boy won locals’ hearts
What put Pizza Boy on the local radar is its huge, genuinely thoughtful menu, not just a couple of trendy add‑ons.
Instead of treating special diets like an afterthought, they built full sections for vegan pizzas, keto pizzas, gluten‑free crusts, and even pinsa alongside familiar favorites.
That means one table can hold a classic Cheese Pizza, a Vegan Meatlovers, and a Keto Mexican Pizza at the same time, and no one feels like they compromised.
People love that they can customize almost everything, from create‑your‑own pizzas and calzones to build‑your‑own burgers and vegan burgers, so your order feels personal, not generic.
The kitchen also leans into Glendale’s diversity with options like Armenian Pizza and Greek‑inspired combos, which gives the place a stronger connection to the neighborhood than a typical chain.
Their Roman‑style pinsa, zucchini‑noodle “pastas,” and keto crusts add a little sense of discovery, so even regulars keep finding new things to try.
It helps that the menu balances comfort and experimentation: you can grab a straightforward Margherita or dive into mushroom‑heavy, truffle‑kissed pies without feeling overwhelmed.
The tone of the place, both in person and on its official site, is casual and welcoming, which matches the “come as you are, eat how you like” spirit of the menu.
Over time, that mix of inclusivity, variety, and reliable flavor has turned Pizza Boy into a go‑to local habit, the kind of spot people default to for family nights, group hangs, and “I don’t feel like cooking” evenings. 🍕
Food Highlights
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Cheese Pizza: A classic red‑sauce and mozzarella pie, offered from smaller rounds up to giant 28″ square options. Simple, familiar, and perfect for tasting the base sauce‑and‑crust combo that everything else is built on.
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Margherita Pizza: Topped with mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, olive oil, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil. A bright, fresh choice for those who want clean flavors and a little herb‑forward elegance without anything too heavy. 🌿
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Mexican Pizza: Loaded with pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, chorizo, meatball, Italian sausage, and jalapeño. Ideal for meat‑and‑heat fans who want a bolder, spicier pie that feels almost like a mash‑up of pizza and street‑food flavors. 🌶️
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Armenian Pizza: Built with Armenian feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, and fresh basil.
A lighter, tangier option with regional character, great for anyone curious about a slice that reflects Glendale’s Armenian roots. -
Mushroom Lovers Pizza: No red sauce; instead, olive oil, fontina, black truffle cheese, sage, and three kinds of mushrooms. Rich, earthy, and aromatic, this is a must for mushroom enthusiasts looking for something more complex than a basic veggie pizza. 🍄
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Vegan Meatlovers Pizza: Pizza sauce, vegan ham, vegan sausage, vegan pepperoni, vegan chicken, and vegan cheese. A full‑on comfort pie that lets plant‑based diners enjoy a stacked “meat lovers” experience without the actual meat. 🌱
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Keto Mexican Pizza (GF small): Keto crust with pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, chorizo, Italian sausage, meatballs, cilantro, and jalapeños. Designed for low‑carb eaters who still want a loaded, flavorful pizza night, not a plain salad. 💪
Atmosphere
The vibe at Pizza Boy is relaxed and unfussy, more neighborhood hangout than polished showpiece.
You can walk in wearing everyday clothes, order something as specific as a keto Mexican pie or vegan cauliflower pizza, and still feel like you are treating yourself.
The broad menu, plus beer and wine, makes it easy to stretch a simple pizza stop into an easygoing night out with friends or family. 🍺
It feels like the kind of spot that quietly slides into your weekly routine without much fanfare.
Bottom Line
Come for wide‑open customization, legit vegan and keto choices, and region‑inspired specialty pies that keep things interesting.
Stay because it is an easy, no‑stress place where everyone at the table actually gets the kind of pizza they want. 🍕
Address: 1321 E Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91205
📞 (818) 247-5555
🕔 Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–9:30 PM | Sun 9:30 AM–9:00 PM