SLIVER Pizzeria — Restaurant in Fremont

I'm a meat kind of person, so when I heard this place had only vegetarian pizzas, I only felt kinda icky. Maybe I was just hoping for meat.

Needless to say, I was absolutely surprised, even though I've experienced vegetarian pizza places before, like Cheeseboard in Berkeley or Arizmendi in Emeryville (which I also recommend).

I went with my large group of about 20 coworkers after work, so we were able to try a lot of flavors. The 4 flavors we got were the Corn, Potato, Mushroom, and Pizza of the Day. There was a resounding agreement amongst the group that the Corn pizza was the ultimate winner, however with its popularity, I was not able to personally try it. I highly recommend the Potato and Mushroom pizzas anyway. I know carb on carb sounds doubtful, and mushroom pizza sounds super basic, but trust. It wasn't the typical mushroom pizza, but rather an all-inclusive mushroom festival on a pizza.

Also the fries were good. Like surprisingly good. It seemed like they would just be regular waffle fries, but maybe I was extra hungry at the time. They were crispy and perfectly salted. They also weren't oily, which is a huge ick for me.

The Pizza of the Day that day was a variant of the Potato pizza, but this time it included Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Dino Kale, Mozzarella, French Goat Cheese, Fresh Herbs, and Garlic Olive Oil. I believe there was also lemon zest too, which provided a very refreshing and elevating flavor. I can't be 100% sure since the description has since rotated off the website, but this is what I remember about it.

As I mentioned before, I went with a pretty large group of people and we took up 4 tables. Nonetheless, the staff was welcoming and excited to serve us. They were eager to have us try all of the flavors and combinations they had that day. Overall they were extremely friendly, and I would love to return, if even just for the service.

Anywhoo, check this place out. There are a couple of locations spread across the Bay. Sorry I didn't take pictures. I was...

FOOD: -very, very good vegetarian pizza. Potato pizza is a fav! -mixed veggies: lacked flavor, needs more seasoning. I love crispy veggies, but these needed to be cooked longer to soften them up just a bit. -sauces: always delicious.

AMBIANCE: spacious interior. Dead each time I’ve been there. Guessing it’s more of a take-out/delivery spot? Noticed they have a full bar (but not staffed. It’s just kind of there, off to the side). Seems like an untapped (no pun intended) opportunity to turn the bar area into an after-work happy hour spot, where folks can congregate and have an adult beverage. Not many options for that in Fremont other than chain restaurants and a couple of bad dive bars. With their amazing food, it seems like focusing more on their bar could bring more people in after work and in the evenings (especially on weekends). Win/win!

BEVERAGES: please add a decent non-alc beer to your menu. There are plenty of California-brewed "craft" non-alc beers available now (Best Day, Barrel Brothers, Athletic, etc). Thank you for carrying Mexican Coke and several of the San Pellegrino flavors. Love those!

Overall, a really nice local/independently owned and operated restaurant with quality vegetarian pizza (and lots of potential in other areas re: food, beverages, making it more inviting to dine-in).

Support Sliver so Fremont doesn’t become a wasteland of chain restaurants and fast food concepts! In fact, support ALL of the Capitol Avenue businesses…maybe this area can grow and actually become Fremont’s “shopping and dining district” like the sign on the corner of Fremont Blvd & Capitol...

After wondering if this location was going to open after Covid hit, it finally did this past weekend! The owner E (Eduardo, I believe) and his staff were so friendly and welcoming. I had a chance to chat with him for a few minutes and hear his story of not being sure this was going to open, and it was very touching. I’m glad he pushed forward and got it done!

We need good pizza shops like this in Fremont! This has all the makings of a good go-to spot on any day to grab a slice and relax and chill. The atmosphere and vibe of the place is very good. It’s on a corner spot slightly tucked away from the main street traffic. There’s going to be plenty of outdoor seating on a spacious and clean block. The inside is perfect even for big families or groups to come hang out together. Overall, excellent atmosphere.

The pizza is classic local Bay Area sliver / cheeseboard. My kids loved going out to Berkeley just for sliver, so we’re glad it’s now in our hometown. The green sauce is plentiful and an excellent addition to any pizza of the day.

E said they offer a set menu of pizzas along with the pizza of the day. There are also some sides that look very good as well as a kids menu.

E gave my son a kids pizza with a side (he got the corn), a drink, and a cup for gelato. They offer gelato for all the kids with their meal! Very cool.

I love the heart of this place because of E the owner wanting to build his business for the community.

There’s heart, with an excellent product, in an excellent location, with excellent residents in this city. Hope this does very well for many...