By the time the first pizzerias were beginning to open in Poway a certain type of pizza had captured the attention of pretty much most of America. Poway is known for New York-style pizza which is an Americanized version of a pizza originating from the Naples region of Italy. What the pizza chef who created the first New York-style pizza did was to stretch out his dough to a much larger size which also made the base a lot thinner. Initially, New York-style pizza was topped with nothing more than regular tomato sauce and a generous sprinkling of cheese. That changed over the years though and now you'll find New York-style pies that have been loaded up with all manner of ingredients. If New York-style pizza isn't your favorite type of pie, you'll be pleased to know there are some pizzerias in Poway that bake great regular-sized thin and thick crust pizzas.

Best delivery pizza in Poway, California

When you order a delivery pizza you want one that arrives in prime condition and not looking like a deflated pancake. When you get a New York-style pie delivered that can happen quite a lot as the base is just too thin to maintain its integrity for long. To get the best delivery pizza in Poway you should order from Pacific Pizza on Pomerado Road and here's the reason why. Pacific Pizza bakes pies the proper Italian way. In fact, the pizza chef, who has been baking for fifteen years, is renowned in San Diego County for his exceptional pizza base. The pizzas from Pacific Pizza have a medium-thick base that's perfect for withstanding the trauma of travel in a pizza delivery box. Add to that the very Italian-influenced topping combinations used and you're guaranteed to get the very best delivery pizza in Poway every time you order one from Pacific Pizza.

Best takeout pizza in Poway, California

If you're heading back in the city after being up at Potato Chip Rock taking selfies for your social media account, you'll be heading right by the pizzeria where you can get the best take-out pizza in Poway. You'll find Giant New York Pizza in the Stowe Plaza on Stowe Drive and that's precisely where you need to stop. Giant New York Pizza occupies a premises fronting onto the parking lot. It's a pizza joint with a bigger kitchen than it has dining area as most of their trade is take-out or delivery-based. Giant New York Pizza's specialty is the giant slice so you won't need to order a whole pie from here as that's just about the same size as one of their slices. It'll be New York-style soft too so you'll be able to fold it up, wrap it in a napkin, and munch on it while you're on the go.

Best pizza near Poway, California

San Diego

When you've had enough of the quiet lifestyle in Poway head into San Diego for the day. It's just a twenty-three-mile drive south down the CA-163 and when you get there you'll be spoiled for choice for things to do. Visit the USS Midway Museum, the San Diego Zoo, or SeaWorld San Diego. Take a wander through the greenery of Balboa Park, along the trails in the Torrey Pines State Reserve, or have a chill-out session on Coronado Beach. Before you go back home, take time to explore San Diego's historic Old Town and have a pizza at Jack and Giulio's on San Diego Avenue.

Escondido

It can be very brain taxing trying to give kids a new experience. Make the short fifteen-mile journey north of Poway to Escondido and they'll think you've taken them on a vacation to Africa if you go to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Take a ride through the two-thousand acres of open terrain the zoo park covers in an open-topped wagon and the kids will get a close-up look at free-roaming animals like giraffes, antelope, rhino, camels, and bighorn sheep as well as big cats. After they've calmed down from all the excitement of spotting different species, take them for a pie at Filippi's Pizza Grotto on West Grand Avenue.

Julian

Drive east from Poway along the CA-78 for around half an hour and you'll find yourself approaching Julian. Julian is a rural town that's a gateway to the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Both parks are enormous wide-open spaces where you can hike through the countryside without seeing another person for hours. If you're into off-roading then you'll be interested to know the Anza-Borrego Desert has five hundred miles worth of dirt roads just waiting for you to explore. When you come down from the hills you'll be hungry as well as thirsty, so drop in at the Julian Beer Company on Main Street for a pie and beer.