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About Square Pie Guys
Square Pie Guys is a Bay Area pizza chain known for Detroit-style square pies. Its Palo Alto restaurant is at 369 California Avenue, in the California Avenue business district. The company lists six locations: SoMa and Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, Oakland, Campbell, Walnut Creek and Palo Alto.
The Palo Alto store has a short history of its own. Square Pie Guys says it took over the space from Local Kitchens, which had sold its pies there. According to the company, the pizzas "consistently sold out" in that setup. The company now runs it directly with what it calls a full kitchen and a full experience, covering dine-in, pickup and delivery.
The brand leans into a playful identity. It describes itself as more than a pizza joint and introduced cartoon characters called "The Guys" as part of a brand refresh. It is also working on a cookbook, available for preorder, that includes gluten-free and vegan pizza recipes.
What is on the menu
Pizza comes first. Named pies include The Pepperoni, Spicy Pepperoni, The Big Von, Mush-O-Roni, Plant Supreme, Ellen Supreme, How Mush-Room, Regular Square, The Hawaiian, Buffalo Chicken and a Lemon Pepper Pie. Da Grubby Pie appears on a seasonal menu. You can also build your own, with Beyond Meat available as a topping.
Beyond pizza, the menu has wings in hot honey buffalo, Szechuan, buffalo, lemon pepper and plain styles. Salads include a house salad, a chilled bowl salad and a kale Caesar. Sides run to crispy Brussels sprouts, fries, cheesy bread and garlic cheesy bread, with dipping sauces on the side. For dessert there is a Square Cookie and a Square Brownie. Drinks include beer, wine and soft drinks, though the selection varies by location.
If you cannot decide, the Create Your Own section of the menu lets you choose your own toppings. The seasonal menu changes during the year, so the pie that headlines the menu in one season may be gone the next. The full menu with current pricing sits on the company website and in the app, which is the easiest place to check before you order for a group.
Dietary notes
Square Pie Guys spells out its dietary options on the menu. All of its cheese is vegetarian. Plant Supreme, How Mush-Room and Regular Square have no meat. Pizzas and cheesy breads can be made gluten-free or dairy-free for an upcharge. The company warns that it is not a certified gluten-free kitchen and that its gluten-free dough contains trace amounts of dairy. Several wing flavors, along with the Square Cookie, are labeled gluten-free. The cheesy breads can be made vegan. Check the allergy page on the company website if you have a serious allergy.
Ordering and deals
You can order online through the Palo Alto store page, through the Square Pie Guys app or at the counter. The company encourages ordering direct, saying it offers better pricing, cashback rewards and no delivery fees compared with third-party apps. It posts deals on a monthly calendar. One recurring offer, the Big Box Deal, gives a discounted second pie on Mondays. Catering, fundraisers and private events are handled through dedicated pages on the website. Gift cards are sold online too.
Who it suits
Shareable square pies and a long list of sides make this a good fit for families, teams and casual group dinners. Takeout and delivery work well for a night in. The meatless pies and the gluten-free and dairy-free crust options help mixed groups order from one menu. The posted hours, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, cover both lunch and dinner.
Tips for visiting
The year-round California Avenue farmers market fills the street on Sundays, so allow extra time to park then. The company points out that the location is near Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center. If someone in your group wants something other than pizza, Zareen's is a few steps away at 365 California Avenue. Our California Avenue guide covers the rest of the street. Our cheap eats guide lists more casual meals around town.
Location and getting there
Square Pie Guys is at 369 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the California Avenue area of Palo Alto. Our California Avenue guide covers what else is around.
The California Avenue Caltrain station is less than a quarter mile away, a walk of a few minutes.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
Hours
| Monday to Sunday | 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
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Hours from the business's own website, checked October 29, 2026.
What is nearby
- Zareen's, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- iTalico, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- California Paint Company, store, under 0.1 mi
- Massage Therapy Center, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
- Victoria Ballet, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
- Bowden Park, 0.3 mi
- College Terrace Library, 0.3 mi
- Peers Park, 0.4 mi
Other quick bites and takeout nearby: Mediterranean Wraps (under 0.1 mi); Kali Greek Kitchen (under 0.1 mi); Vitality Bowls (0.1 mi); Domino's (0.2 mi). Browse the full quick bites and takeout list.
Before you go
- Ordering ahead online or by phone saves time at lunch, when downtown and Cal Ave spots get busy.
- Delivery apps cover most of Palo Alto, but prices and menus there can differ from ordering in person.
- Check the posted hours before a late-night visit, since closing times vary by day.
About this listing
Checked October 29, 2026 against Square Pie Guys official website; Square Pie Guys Palo Alto page; Square Pie Guys menu; Square Pie Guys locations. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Square Pie Guys in Palo Alto?
Square Pie Guys is at 369 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306, in the California Avenue area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.2 miles away.
What is Detroit-style pizza?
Square Pie Guys serves its pizza as rectangular pies, which it calls Square Pies. The brand bills itself as a Detroit-style pizza maker. Its menu includes classic pepperoni alongside specialty pies such as Da Grubby Pie and the Lemon Pepper Pie.
Does Square Pie Guys have gluten-free pizza?
Yes. Pizzas and cheesy breads can be made gluten-free for an upcharge. The company says it is not a certified gluten-free kitchen and that its gluten-free dough contains trace amounts of dairy.
Did Square Pie Guys replace Local Kitchens on California Avenue?
Yes. The company says it took over the California Avenue location from Local Kitchens, where its pies had been sold. It now runs the space with a full kitchen.
What are Square Pie Guys's hours?
Monday to Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m..