I Got The Munchies (Pizza)!

The spirited story of Munchies Pizza thumps in the hearts of local residents of beautiful downtown Huntington Beach, and it goes something like this: "I used to work there when I was in High School, man;" "Back in the 80's we used to stick dough to the ceiling and see who's stuck the longest;" "Man, this one time . . ." And the stories are rich, fun, and never-ending. Tradition, hospitality, and the best thick crust pizza in Huntington Beach have long been staples of Munchies Pizza, but as their 35 year anniversary approaches, it's the sense of pride and ownership local HB residents take in Munchies that carries weight.

 Since 1978, Munchies Pizza has delivered the goods: Thick crust, gourmet pizza; monster wings drenched in hot sauce; novelties like garlic bread with cheese; and a homemade sauce procured from bold seasonings and the perfect amount of sweetness. But more impressively, the patrons of Munchies Pizza are the "salt of the earth" locals of Huntington Beach, rich in character and proud of the landmark that has supported them, their kids, and even their kids kids!

204 E. Adams Unit C, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Munchies is like Huntington Beach's family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation. It is a first-time employer for many of HB teens, a popular hang-out for tourists, and a charming re-imagination of what a local diner should be.

In an era dominated by haughty restaurant rating systems like Yelp, Munchies Pizza and their devoted patronage inspire me to look beyond the Yelp-happy martyrs and reveal inefficiencies in restaurant review methods.  What Yelp will never be able to accurately gauge is the efficacy a restaurant has on the people who really matter, not just the small fringe of social web users eager to pump their chests behind the veil of the Internet. And it is days like this that I am happy DishClips will help foodies discover and share pizza joints like Munchies, rather than use fear-mongering to dissuade me from discovering a gem of a diner.

Oh, and if you're ever in Munchies, try the Sarafina: Alfredo sauce, basil, pepperoncini's, garlic, and tomatoes. Bon Appetit!

Sarafina
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