Pizza king,

9185 Jurupa Rd, Riverside, CA 92509, United States

"Very good restaurant style pizza, crisp soft bite with good flavor and they have a pooltable to play while u wait and a small shuffle board. I will go back."

"Today (1/7/23) was my first time trying Pizza King. I usually go elsewhere, but I needed to go to Stater Bros. and it was convenient to grab some dinner here. I asked for a menu because there was only a blackboard with the specials and I wanted to see the types of pizzas and calzones they offered. Well, the lady at the counter told me they didn't have any menus and added that it was cash only because it was her last day. I wasn't sure if she meant it was her last day working there, which wouldn't explain why it was cash only when there was a card reader on the register, so I said, "Just to be clear, do you mean this is your last day in business?" She said yes, that they were moving out of town and closing the business. So, if you are reading the review after today, the business might be gone. Or maybe a new owner will buy it and keep it open. I don't know, but you might want to call to see if they are still open if it's after 1/7/23. Anyway, it's a shame they are (maybe?) closing because the pizza was very good. It had a chewy, flat crust that was slightly greasy, but that's how I like pizza. The pizza sauce was slightly sweet and the toppings were generous. The cheese was melted thoroughly without being burned. The cheese breadsticks were just like the pizza, but of course, the sauce was served on the side. The antipasto salad was large with lots of flavorful meats, cheese, pepperoncinis and olives. The lettuce was chopped into bite-sized pieces. Finally, the most spectacular was the calzone. It was enormous for a calzone. Half the calzone filled a standard paper plate. The person I bought it for is notorious for loving calzones but even they could not finish half of this beast! Everything above came to exactly $41.00 so it was economical to eat there, too. I'm sorry that Pizza King might be closing. Hopefully someone buys it and keeps it open. However, I wish the owner(s) the best of luck! EDIT 2/18/23: As the previous owner commented, Pizza King is still open. We tried it out today and are happy to report that the new owner maintained the same high level of quality. The cook was excellent - very friendly and professional - and the food came out delicious. I particularly enjoyed the BBQ wings. So much, in fact, that I single-handedly consumed 8 out of 10 of them. They appeared to be lightly battered, which created a crispy texture, and they were piping hot inside. The ranch dressing was thick and creamy. As for pizza, it was hot and fresh. The crust was light and appeared thin, as if possibly hand-rolled, and was chewy and tasty. The cheese melted evenly, and the toppings were spread throughout. The special was around $30 for a 2-topping pizza, 10 wings, and a 2-liter soda (We substituted because it came with a pitcher of beer.) The Jarritos glass bottles are still available, and there is now a section with a pool table and a few games. There are also several big-screen t.v.s. * Photos added on 2/18/23 for this visit. *"

"The gentlemen covering for the owner on 9/3/21 was extremely nice and welcoming even under pressure of being busy right at opening. Unfortunately I didn’t get his name but the calzone was incredible and I’m grateful for this experience, thanks again!"

"This is definitely a hidden treasure. Why anyone who lives in this area still goes to Little Caesar's pizza shame on you. $1 more gets you quality pizza. I had a personal pizza. And hot wings we excellent. 30 min drive for me to bring family but I dont mind. We can make it a fun outing here and shoot pool."

"Food was insanely amazing! Mango Habanero Wings were to die for. Beer is cold and refreshing and the service was 5 ⭐️ sorry I didn’t take more pictures of the amazing food."