It's one of the best pizzas you're going to eat. I'm going to the pizza machine since I was in middle school, and now I'm 42. Promise won't regret.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza
L bickel & beyond Keaton
It was okay
Miguel Berumen
Their pastrami sandwich is a complete joke, 95% bread and 5% pastrami. Yes it’s 7$ however come on, put a little extra. Might as well call it a mustard sandwich.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza
Alex Wright
Great pizza! No complaints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Randy R
I've been going here since the early 80's(as a kid)...loved it then, love it now. I've been in San Diego for 22 years now, best thing about visiting my folks in Torrance, picking up Pizza Machine. Totally unique pizza that is unbelievably delicious. Best thing is that it never really changed over the years, a rarity for a pizza parlor that's been around damn near 50 years. Keep doing pizza right Machine!
Claudia G.
Ive been coming here for a long time and realized I've never given them a review. I use to go a lot more before, but toned down the eating out. I've noticed the staff changed. I don't know if it's still the same owners, but the flavor hasn't changed. If you like pepperoni and cheese, this is not the place for you. If you like the works then I recommend their deluxe. This is my favorite pizza. My husband also loves it. Kids, not so much. They prefer little Cesar's. The only reason I knocked a star down is because their wings aren't my favorite.
Kory J.
too expensive at not that good,lil cesar is better and there pizzas are 5 dollars and,these people will touch their hair and nose and still serve people food.One guy pick a bag off the ground and bag some guys salad with it,i seen the whole thing from the door.stay away
Svi Q.
This is a totally normal pizzeria with a wonderful logo and a few Korean elements in the menu. Feels a little sad I hope everyone's ok inside.
Pizza Machine has been serving Gardena since 1975. They make their dough fresh daily, it's never frozen. The sauce is made from scratch and the dough is always hand tossed never pressed. Check for great lunch specials and daily deals. Pizza machine is in my top 5 pizzas I have ever had.
Ritza W.
This place is amazing! Best pizza I've had in a while. Very cute, clean location. The pizza wasn't at all greasy and it was super cheesy and delicious. I Highly recommend!
T C.
I've been eating here since I was a kid. I have seen a few owner changes but the food remains the same, delicious! Call them calzones or cowabungas, they are always the best at this small spot. If your in the area, it's a definite try!
Jennifer B.
I've had this place bookmarked for quite sometime. Really curious about their menu because these are the kinds of pizzas you wouldn't typically find at regular pizzerias. But I'll admit, they kinda fell off my radar for a minute until GodDaughter and her fiancee decided to come over for dinner. They have this "we'll have the usual" cuisine for whenever they come over, but one night, they kinda decided to get off that track and wanted something different. I shot 'em a few links for a few eateries (this was #2) and low and behold, this won out the rest. Once they made up their minds as to why they wanted, off I went to put in the order for pickup. Walked in on a late Monday afternoon, and boy, they are busy! So busy that although I was acknowledged when I walked in, it took a couple of minutes for someone to get to me. Put in the orders and "20 minutes" they said. No biggie, I wanted to go to Tokyo Central next door anyway. Came through close to 20 minutes and they seemed even busier! Lots of pick up orders, phones were ringin' off the hook for both pick up and delivery orders... man! This place is popular! I'll admit, it took another 10 minutes before my food was ready. Didn't mind it so much, I wasn't really in a hurry. The drive home was almost like torture, my car smelled so delicious! I wasn't even hungry, but the aroma made me kinda drool! MEXICAN PIZZA: They asked if I wanted jalapenos or banana peppers. I asked if it was possible to get both. "Sure!" Generous toppings and distributed evenly. Each slice got the same amount of everything. Flavor profile was on point. Delicious! BULGOGI PIZZA: There was a lotta work (and a lotta love!) put in this pizza. The ribeye was the very center and star of this pie. Marinade was fantastic, meat was tender and the other toppings did their job of being great sidekicks. Highly recommending! SPICY WINGS: This needed work. It was dry, almost overcooked and seasoning needs some kinda umph. They were also smaller than what I'm used to... might just skip this next time. (Also got an order of garlic bread, but I didn't get to try it. I was told it was okay, though...) FOOD: 4.5. The pizzas were certainly a huge saving grace to the disappointing wings. And I have to mention: the dough, is what makes them. I might try thin versions next time! SERVICE: 3.5. Not a lot of interaction and later than the promised time, but they were busy, so... I'll most likely call it in next time. VALUE: 4. More quality than quantity! PARKING: Located in Pacific Square, shared with many other businesses. Lots of spots open anytime of the day. Not an issue. OVERALL: 4. Great first impression! Looking forward to that second visit to try their meat lover and pastrami versions! So if you're out to try an out-of-the-norm, different and unique pizza, this place might be a good start!
Luis Huertas
This place has been open since I was in Jr High . The pizza is just as good . A Gardena favorite
Great food good peeple I’ve been coming here for years me and my son love it !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Wings, Wings, Bulgogi Calzone, Pepperoni Pizza
Calzone was great and still hot when I got
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's one of the best pizzas you're going to eat. I'm going to the pizza machine since I was in middle school, and now I'm 42. Promise won't regret.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza
It was okay
Their pastrami sandwich is a complete joke, 95% bread and 5% pastrami. Yes it’s 7$ however come on, put a little extra. Might as well call it a mustard sandwich.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza
Great pizza! No complaints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been going here since the early 80's(as a kid)...loved it then, love it now. I've been in San Diego for 22 years now, best thing about visiting my folks in Torrance, picking up Pizza Machine. Totally unique pizza that is unbelievably delicious. Best thing is that it never really changed over the years, a rarity for a pizza parlor that's been around damn near 50 years. Keep doing pizza right Machine!
Ive been coming here for a long time and realized I've never given them a review. I use to go a lot more before, but toned down the eating out. I've noticed the staff changed. I don't know if it's still the same owners, but the flavor hasn't changed. If you like pepperoni and cheese, this is not the place for you. If you like the works then I recommend their deluxe. This is my favorite pizza. My husband also loves it. Kids, not so much. They prefer little Cesar's. The only reason I knocked a star down is because their wings aren't my favorite.
too expensive at not that good,lil cesar is better and there pizzas are 5 dollars and,these people will touch their hair and nose and still serve people food.One guy pick a bag off the ground and bag some guys salad with it,i seen the whole thing from the door.stay away
This is a totally normal pizzeria with a wonderful logo and a few Korean elements in the menu. Feels a little sad I hope everyone's ok inside.
Restaurantji Recommends
Pizza Machine has been serving Gardena since 1975. They make their dough fresh daily, it's never frozen. The sauce is made from scratch and the dough is always hand tossed never pressed. Check for great lunch specials and daily deals. Pizza machine is in my top 5 pizzas I have ever had.
This place is amazing! Best pizza I've had in a while. Very cute, clean location. The pizza wasn't at all greasy and it was super cheesy and delicious. I Highly recommend!
I've been eating here since I was a kid. I have seen a few owner changes but the food remains the same, delicious! Call them calzones or cowabungas, they are always the best at this small spot. If your in the area, it's a definite try!
I've had this place bookmarked for quite sometime. Really curious about their menu because these are the kinds of pizzas you wouldn't typically find at regular pizzerias. But I'll admit, they kinda fell off my radar for a minute until GodDaughter and her fiancee decided to come over for dinner. They have this "we'll have the usual" cuisine for whenever they come over, but one night, they kinda decided to get off that track and wanted something different. I shot 'em a few links for a few eateries (this was #2) and low and behold, this won out the rest. Once they made up their minds as to why they wanted, off I went to put in the order for pickup. Walked in on a late Monday afternoon, and boy, they are busy! So busy that although I was acknowledged when I walked in, it took a couple of minutes for someone to get to me. Put in the orders and "20 minutes" they said. No biggie, I wanted to go to Tokyo Central next door anyway. Came through close to 20 minutes and they seemed even busier! Lots of pick up orders, phones were ringin' off the hook for both pick up and delivery orders... man! This place is popular! I'll admit, it took another 10 minutes before my food was ready. Didn't mind it so much, I wasn't really in a hurry. The drive home was almost like torture, my car smelled so delicious! I wasn't even hungry, but the aroma made me kinda drool! MEXICAN PIZZA: They asked if I wanted jalapenos or banana peppers. I asked if it was possible to get both. "Sure!" Generous toppings and distributed evenly. Each slice got the same amount of everything. Flavor profile was on point. Delicious! BULGOGI PIZZA: There was a lotta work (and a lotta love!) put in this pizza. The ribeye was the very center and star of this pie. Marinade was fantastic, meat was tender and the other toppings did their job of being great sidekicks. Highly recommending! SPICY WINGS: This needed work. It was dry, almost overcooked and seasoning needs some kinda umph. They were also smaller than what I'm used to... might just skip this next time. (Also got an order of garlic bread, but I didn't get to try it. I was told it was okay, though...) FOOD: 4.5. The pizzas were certainly a huge saving grace to the disappointing wings. And I have to mention: the dough, is what makes them. I might try thin versions next time! SERVICE: 3.5. Not a lot of interaction and later than the promised time, but they were busy, so... I'll most likely call it in next time. VALUE: 4. More quality than quantity! PARKING: Located in Pacific Square, shared with many other businesses. Lots of spots open anytime of the day. Not an issue. OVERALL: 4. Great first impression! Looking forward to that second visit to try their meat lover and pastrami versions! So if you're out to try an out-of-the-norm, different and unique pizza, this place might be a good start!
This place has been open since I was in Jr High . The pizza is just as good . A Gardena favorite