Rance's Chicago Pizza — Restaurant in Costa Mesa

So Disappointed with this purchase. I ordered from this pizza place for the first time. After going on to Google maps and looking for local pizza places that were around me. I stumbled across Rance's Chicago Pizza. What had sold me to go here was a photo that was shown of some cheesy pepperoni pizza. it looked really good. So I decided to Order 1 Large Pepperoni Pizza 6 piece Buffalo Wins(standard size wings) -for to go- TOTAL came out to $41 or $42 dollars. WOW. that was a shocker. So expensive. So I thought that it better be good for how expensive it was. And after opening the Box of Disappointment. I was so Bummed. I saw a the RED SEA OF SAUCE, poured over what looked like a Pizza. IT LOOKED NOTHING CLOSE TO WHAT I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING, FROM THE PICTURE I SAW FROM GOOGLE MAPS. As shown in the picture I provided. I also took a picture of how it looked after scrapping off all that sauce. "Where's the pepperoni?"... I can't believe what I paid $42 for. As far as the taste goes. it was alright, but I don't think I could enjoy at as much as I would have, if it looked how I had I thought it would be. I Dont think ill be coming here again. Its unfortunate to not only be let down on what you thought you were getting, but even more so of a disappointment to have paid so much for it. I hope this review helps out someone before they decide to order from here. I wish I knew before I had. I would of ordered somewhere else. A $42 dollar lesson learned.

*SINCE FOR SOME REASON I CANT ADD A CAPTION TO MY PHOTOS. I WILL ADD IT HERE.

1ST (OF THE GOOGLE MAP). ID SAY: What I Thought that I would get..., Sadly it looked Nothing like what I got...the pic in their profile was what sold me to order there. But it definitely wasn't what I got i. Just an expensive plate that was covered in Sauce. No Pepperoni at all. When what I had ordered was Cheese & Pepperoni

2nd pic caption would be: (WAS SUPPOSE TO BE A CHEESE & PEPPERONI PIZZA) WHAT I RECEIVE. DISAPPOINTMENT. ALL THE RED YOU

3rd photo what I'd put as a caption is: (WAS SUPPOSE TO BE A CHEESE & PEPPERONI PIZZA) AFTER SCRAPING THE SAUCE OFF OF...

We recently dined at Rance's Chicago Pizza, hoping to enjoy some classic deep-dish. While the staff were friendly, our experience left much to be desired, especially regarding service, food quality, and overall satisfaction.

First, the wait was incredibly long. Despite ordering two small and one large deep-dish pizzas, we waited over 45 minutes for our food, with no explanation for the delay. There were only 2 other tables there.

When it finally arrived, we were excited by the presentation—the pizzas looked visually appealing, with vibrant layers of cheese, sauce, and toppings. However, the crust was a huge letdown. It tasted suspiciously like pre-made dough, similar to a store-bought, tube-style crust rather than the freshly-made, buttery crust we expected in a deep-dish pizza.

On top of that, the crust and overall bake seemed undercooked. After waiting 45 minutes in the oven, it should have been thoroughly cooked, yet it was doughy and somewhat raw in parts, especially under the toppings. This became apparent when we both suffered from stomach issues later in the night, enduring severe diarrhea likely caused by the undercooked dough.

Finally, a minor yet notable issue: when it came time to pay, the server handed the check to my date, despite my name being clearly printed on the card. This small act felt awkward and somewhat emasculating, making the end of the meal even less pleasant.

Overall, while the presentation of Rance’s pizzas is enticing, the lengthy wait, questionable crust quality, and uncomfortable service left us disappointed. This experience was far from what we expected, and unfortunately, it’s not a place we’ll be revisiting. Total bill after 18% Tip was $100. Not...

A friend recommended this spot as their “favorite pizza ever”. With such high praise, I couldn't wait to try it. There is a lengthy wait though. It says right on the menu that the pizza takes 45 minutes, and the staff makes sure that you know this as well. In the meantime, I ordered some buffalo wings. They were very tasty, but they were overpriced. I think they were $17 or $18 bucks for a relatively small number of wings. They were tasty though and ultimately the star of my meal. The salad that came out with the wings was nothing to write home about, so I won't say anything more about it.

While I waited for my pizza, the staff was very attentive. They checked on me several times. They refilled my drink a few times…once because I finished it, and a couple of times because the ice melted and visibly watered the drink down…yes, that’s how long the wait is.

When the pizza finally arrived, I was excited. It looked and smelled amazing. I scooped my first slice out of the deep dish, and the cheese stretched forever. I thought it was going to be epic, but I'm sorry to say that I was underwhelmed. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't great or anywhere near my favorite pizza ever. I will eat at Rance’s again though. I will probably try a different pizza. I will definitely have the wings again, but I’ll pass on the salad.

Final note, this location is not very big. If you plan to dine in, know that there is not a lot of room. It would be more comfortable in a bigger location, especially for a place where it takes 45 minutes for the pizza to cook.

Overall, the amazing staff and the wings made for a...