I did not expect the pizza to be so good – absolutely delicious! They had vegan cheese (Daya) which you could add to any pizza – we got the smuggler’s with added black olives. I think all the sauces they use to make the pizzas were vegan as well so there is lots to choose from and you can also build your own. Will definitely be back
Overall pretty satisfied with the Virgin Creek pizza we ordered. Very flavorful and cool toppings but the crust was a bit too thick and flaky. The prices were a bit higher than expected but still worth visiting. The ice cream was out of this world, would highly recommend!
We were excited to try Frankie’s, given its reputation and charming setting. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite meet our expectations.
The small pizza we ordered had a soggy center, and the crust lacked flavor and seemed undercooked. It’s possible that the larger sizes fare better, but this one missed the mark. The Mediterranean salad was fine but nothing particularly memorable.
On the positive side, the ice cream was enjoyable. They offer unique flavors like candy cap mushroom, which was surprisingly good. The selection is limited, but it’s a nice treat, especially considering the scarcity of late-night dessert options in Mendocino.
The staff was friendly, and we only waited about 15 minutes, which was reasonable. While we appreciate the community vibe and the effort to provide diverse options, the food quality left us wanting more. Given the rave reviews, perhaps we caught them on an off day, but based on this visit, we can’t justify a higher rating.
We had the big salad and a #9 pizza. The sausage was tasty and the olives and onions generous. The pizza had a nice thin crust with a bit of crunch. The small pizza and salad were perfect to share for dinner. They even made a decent Mocha and had a chai tea option for my wife.
Josh S
Best Pizza on the coast near Mendosino/Bragg! BUT! And I hate to tell you the secret….get the slices and get em early! Thank me later
Maria
I did not expect the pizza to be so good – absolutely delicious! They had vegan cheese (Daya) which you could add to any pizza – we got the smuggler’s with added black olives. I think all the sauces they use to make the pizzas were vegan as well so there is lots to choose from and you can also build your own. Will definitely be back
Nishi Hundi
Overall pretty satisfied with the Virgin Creek pizza we ordered. Very flavorful and cool toppings but the crust was a bit too thick and flaky. The prices were a bit higher than expected but still worth visiting. The ice cream was out of this world, would highly recommend!
Claire
We were excited to try Frankie’s, given its reputation and charming setting. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite meet our expectations.
The small pizza we ordered had a soggy center, and the crust lacked flavor and seemed undercooked. It’s possible that the larger sizes fare better, but this one missed the mark. The Mediterranean salad was fine but nothing particularly memorable.
On the positive side, the ice cream was enjoyable. They offer unique flavors like candy cap mushroom, which was surprisingly good. The selection is limited, but it’s a nice treat, especially considering the scarcity of late-night dessert options in Mendocino.
The staff was friendly, and we only waited about 15 minutes, which was reasonable. While we appreciate the community vibe and the effort to provide diverse options, the food quality left us wanting more. Given the rave reviews, perhaps we caught them on an off day, but based on this visit, we can’t justify a higher rating.
Steve Ozelton
We had the big salad and a #9 pizza. The sausage was tasty and the olives and onions generous. The pizza had a nice thin crust with a bit of crunch. The small pizza and salad were perfect to share for dinner. They even made a decent Mocha and had a chai tea option for my wife.