Hi Hat — Restaurant in San Francisco

Hi Hat Pizza: Valencia’s New MVP (Most Valuable Pizza)

Fresh on the scene over on Valencia Street, Hi Hat Pizza is already dishing out big flavor and good vibes. The space is chill—somewhere between minimalist and “we just moved in”—but honestly, once the pizza hits the table, you won’t care if the chairs are made of clouds or cinder blocks.

They’ve got a full lineup: slices if you’re non-committal, whole pies if you’re ready to go steady, and a beer and wine list that says, “Yeah, we thought this through.”

I tried the New York-style Stracciatella and added pepperoni for some extra protein power. It was cooked to perfection—crispy, gooey, and wildly satisfying. Honestly? It was better than a lot of pizza I’ve had in actual New York. Somewhere, a Brooklynite hipster just clutched their pearls.

And here’s the kicker: I’m not even that into pizza. But this? This had me planning a second visit before I even finished my first slice. Sorry Little Star, but there’s a new pie in town and it’s shining brighter.

Hi Hat, you nailed it. Keep the oven...

After searching high and low for quality pizza in the Bay, we came across Hi Hat on a trip to Dolores Park. Unbelievable quality. We got 4 different types of slices, each of which were exceptional. The crust was deliciously thin and crispy, the ingredients were premium, and the flavor was resounding. They were so generous with the toppings, but in a way that didn’t compromise the integrity of the slice. Extremely fair prices for the city and for the quality of the pizza—I’ve paid quite a bit more for far worse slices. I hope they keep it up as they inevitably get more popular. Can’t wait for...

Yum! I’m a pizza lover and psyched this place has opened up in a sweet spot in the Mission (Valencia + 25th, 2 blocks from BART). The pizza is as close to NY as I’ve had in a long time. The slices are big and you can fold and eat them!

I have had 3 so far - margarita, a white pesto pizza with tasty asparagus, and a margarita piled with arugula. We asked for arugula and got a generous portion of spicy fresh arugula.

Small selection of wine but that’s ok - I had a rose and it was crisp and dry. Tons of beer and cider on the menu.

Large casual bar seating as well as tables and...