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Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara on De La Vina Street, Taffy's Pizza is a beloved local gem that masterfully blends classic Italian flavors with a welcoming, laid-back dining experience. Known for its hand-crafted pizzas and a menu brimming with hearty Italian-American classics, Taffy's Pizza offers an inviting atmosphere where the aroma of fresh-baked dough and flavorful herbs instantly sets the tone for a satisfying meal.
The menu boasts an impressive variety of options sure to please any palate. For pizza lovers, the Taffy's Special Pizza delights with rich, savory toppings layered over a perfectly crisp crust, while the Veg Out Pizza and Maui Waui Pizza provide fresh, vibrant alternatives. Fans of traditional comforts won’t want to miss the generously sized slices topped exactly as you wish — one happy customer raved about their Pastrami, artichoke hearts, and avocado combo, praising the crispy crust and melt-in-your-mouth cheese. Beyond pizza, the Meatball Sandwich and classic Lasagna are frequently highlighted by locals as must-tries, showcasing hearty, homemade flavors that conjure up memories of family dinners.
Start your meal with irresistible appetizers like the freshly baked Garlic Bread or the crowd-favorite Traditional Breadsticks, served warm alongside tangy marinara and creamy ranch dips. The “Have It Your Way” Chicken Wings are a standout, offering a choice of flavorful sauces or a famous dry rub that keeps regulars coming back for more. For a lighter touch, the crisp Chef’s Salad and Side Salad provide fresh, garden-picked ingredients to balance your feast. And to satisfy any sweet tooth, the Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza offers a delightful finish — a gooey, freshly baked treat that feels both playful and indulgent.
One of the many highlights of dining at Taffy’s Pizza is the warmth and professionalism of the staff. Guests repeatedly praise the friendly, attentive team who go above and beyond to ensure every visit feels personal and relaxed. Whether you’re grabbing a quick slice or settling in with a big group, the welcoming vibe and the pride the staff take in their work elevate the entire experience.
Families, friends, and solo diners alike will appreciate the balance of generous portions, quality ingredients, and an atmosphere that encourages lingering over great conversation and great food. For those craving authentic Italian comfort with generous portions and friendly faces, Taffy’s Pizza is a destination that truly delivers on every level.
Love this pizzeria. Love their breadsticks, wings and pizza. The staff is amazingly friendly, professional, kind and flexible. Go here, you will not regret it :)
My first time stopping in here and I was really impressed by the size of the slice of pizza I ordered! You get to choose any 3 toppings I went for the Pastrami, artichoke hearts, and freshly sliced avocado. The crust was nice and crispy and their cheese is melt in your mouth amazing! I’d say overall they knocked it out of the park. I’ll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. They have 3 dining sections to choose from one being outdoors.
Taffy’s is a long time favorite of mine. I stop by any chance I’m in the area. The chicken wings are my all-time favorite. (The dry rub is delicious) Besides the yummy food, their service is amazing. They’re always so nice and attentive.
Good place to eat. We came in with 13 hungry teens. The food was bountiful and plenty. The atmosphere was nice and quiet as it was on a weekday. It was nice to see the family's young kids pitching in and being instructed on how to serves and clean.
We came here this evening for a quick bite to eat. Firstly let me start by saying the staff are super friendly and everyone looks like they take pride in their respective jobs. We ordered bread sticks, salad, wings and a pizza. All the food came out timely and was great. The bread sticks are fantastic, and the dry run wings are seriously on point. Overall fantastic experience had and a much better alternative to other "local" pizza places in town.
(First visit, so not very familiar with the place) Looks like a nice restaurant, would probably be good for dinner with family or friends, especially on a weekend. It was pretty empty when I was there about 2 o’clock. Ordered two slices, I thought they were going to be smaller. These things are huge! I’m not extremely impressed, but it wasn’t bad. Just typical pepperoni pizza. The restaurant is very big, 3 different areas for seating, including one outside that looks very nice. They also have an arcade room which was interesting. They have a dedicated parking lot which is great considering the area. The two slices that I ordered took about 10 minutes to prepare, but they weren’t just reheated. I guess they were made fresh and they were certainly very hot. The gentleman at the counter was nice enough, but clearly not familiar with basic customer service (smile, greet the customer, lots of thank yous, more smiling, etc.). It wasn’t a problem, but I find myself going back to places where I am treated well, even if the product isn’t superior to other places where I am not treated well. I wonder if other people feel the same way? If I had two suggestions, it would be for anybody that works at the counter to take an online customer service course and to add some spices to the pizza so that it’s not quite so plain. Again, it’s not a bad place, I recommend that you try it! Great atmosphere, and I’ve only had one item on the menu so the rest of it might be awesome. OK… Just go and see what you think. :)
Been going to Taffys since I was a kid- Spent hours playing video games inside their little arcade room- They always had the tastiest bread sticks too, amazing food, service, cool spot
Fantastic little pizza joint. Portions massive, wings delicious, excellent ranch dressing. Salad was very fresh. They even dropped off complimentary hot, fresh bread sticks at the table. When the wings came out, they had thrown a few extra in. Love this place, can’t wait to come back.