When Sacramento-based entrepreneur Shahpour Nejad founded Pizza Guys in 1986, the chain built its reputation on dough made from scratch every morning and a proprietary sauce blended from vine-ripened tomatoes grown in California's Central Valley. Local franchise operator Behzad Kazemi brought the brand to San Diego for the first time on November 17, 2022, opening inside a former Pizza Hut space at 1975 Garnet Ave, Suite B, in the 92109 ZIP code. The Pacific Beach location is the chain's first in the San Diego market and sits next door to Jersey Mike's, giving this stretch of Garnet a quick-service corridor. Nearby, Filippis Pizza Grotto Pacific Beach has served old-school Italian pies for decades, giving pizza lovers two distinct styles within walking distance. Kazemi shreds 100 percent whole milk mozzarella in-house daily and sources toppings from national brands including Tyson and Hormel. Specialty pies go beyond the usual pepperoni, with options like the Curry Chicken Delight and the Impossible Beef BBQ appealing to adventurous eaters and plant-based diners alike. Flatbreads, calzones, wings, pasta, and desserts round out a menu designed for delivery, pickup, or dine-in, with hours running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. A 4.6-star Google rating across early reviews and a 95-out-of-100 health inspection score suggest the location has found its footing quickly. Pair a pizza order with a pint at SD TapRoom down the road for a full Garnet Avenue evening. Online ordering is available through the website and major delivery apps for the full menu.