Pizza in Anaheim has been influenced by Italians from many different regions of their home country as well as all over America, but the pie which Anaheim has become known for is the thin crust pizza. Basically the same as a traditional thick crust but with a slimmer base similar to a New York-style only smaller, a thin crust is quite a bit lighter on dough and not so stodgy to eat. Thin crust pizza is generally regarded as one of the more popular styles of pie in California. No-one knows whether it's become a state favorite because it's more easily digested in the warm climate or because the pizza chefs are a bit stingy with their dough. No matter the reason, the thin crust pizzas in Anaheim are always made well and very tasty. California thin crust can be likened to a New Haven-style pie which maintains a soft texture unlike the St Louis-style thin base which crisps up when cooked.

Best delivery pizza in Anaheim, California

One of the best moments about getting a take-out pie is opening the box to see what's inside. To get the best delivery pizza in Anaheim, and one that makes you literally sigh with delight, order from Papa Pilo's. When your Papa Pilo pie arrives your eyes will boggle as they really know how to load the topping ingredients in such a way it could almost be described as a culinary art form.

Papa Pilo dispatch pies from a premises on West Ball Road that's bright, airy and painted in such a stunning shade of sunshine yellow that you'd need to wear shades to ward off the glare if you went in to pick up a take-out. It's eye-catching enough to take your mind off the pizza menu, and that would be a mistake as they have some top quality combinations. Their Texana with fried beans, chorizo and jalapenos is a must-try.

Best takeout pizza in Anaheim, California

If you were so entranced by everything you saw in Disneyland and didn't have time to eat, you can get the best take-out pizza in Anaheim from Pepz Pizza and Eatery on South Brookhurst Street. Pepz pizzeria is less than ten minutes drive from Disneyland Park, and close to the Modjeska Park where you can go to sit down and eat your take-out picnic-style in a peaceful environment. Pepz Pizza is a place you can pull up right outside. There's plenty of parking right in front of the door so no need to walk far from your car. While Pepz premises look reasonably modern externally, once you go in you'll find an old world pizzeria with a brick counter and collections of photos on the walls. They're well worth taking a look at after you've picked your pizza from Pepz's super specialty menu and are waiting for it to cook.

Best pizza near Anaheim, California

Lake Forest

Take a drive twenty-two miles south-east of Anaheim to Lake Forest. While the lakes there are man-made the forests aren't. The city is bordered to the north and east by the extensive acreage of the Limestone Canyon Regional Park, the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, and the Ronald W Casper Wilderness. They're all fantastic places to escape the chaos of Anaheim so pick up a pizza from Mountain Mike's on Ridge Route Drive and eat it while recharging your batteries with the beauty of nature.

Huntington Beach

As amazing as Anaheim and Disneyland are, there's no beach or ocean there. To get in some coastal time and have a breath of fresh sea air, head twenty-five miles due south to Huntington Beach. In Huntington Beach you can have a browse around the International Surfing Museum before taking a stroll along the sands, taking a dip or even going surfing yourself, then grab a pizza from ZeroZero39 on Main Street and eat it while watching the sunset.

Yorba Linda

Take a trip ten miles east of Anaheim to Yorba Linda for a day of history and outdoor recreation. Yorba Linda is the birthplace of ex-president Richard Nixon and where the museum dedicated to his life can be found. After taking a look around the museum, pick up a pizza from the Wise Guys Pizzeria on Yorba Ranch Road and find a quiet spot in the nearby Chino Hills State Park for a picnic.