Speak Cheezy

Slices are the move here if the goal is a quick, low-commitment first read: Speak Cheezy lists slices from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, or until sell-out. In Long Beach, Speak Cheezy is worth prioritizing for pizza-focused diners who care about sourdough pizza, approachable pricing, a casual neighborhood feel.

The core reason to go is the naturally fermented sourdough pizza. Chef-owner Jason Winters is noted as an original pioneer of sourdough pizza in Los Angeles, the Long Beach pizzeria keeps the focus on fresh, made-from-scratch pies rather than a formal dining ritual. The appeal is direct: sourdough pizza, New York slices, Sicilian-style grandma squares in a welcoming, fast-moving setting.

Use the first visit for slices, the second for sourdough pies

For a first visit, the practical strategy is simple: treat it as a slice run during the posted slice window. New York slices and Sicilian-style grandma squares give a fast way to understand the dough without committing to a full pie. That format also suits anyone building a casual Long Beach food day around our full Long Beach restaurants guide, rather than planning a more formal sit-down dinner.

The second visit can focus on the pies, with the same sourdough framework applied across approachable pizza formats. Keep expectations casual: this is a take-out style sourdough pizzeria with a welcoming, neighborhood feel and fast-moving service.

What the format does well, what it does not

This is a casual, take-out style pizzeria, so choose it for approachable pricing, a quick-feeling format, sourdough pizza rather than ceremony. The $ price tier keeps it in easy-repeat territory, the posted hours run from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed. That said, it is not the right call if the occasion depends on a long, formal restaurant experience.

Speak Cheezy also makes sense as part of a broader Long Beach plan. If the group wants a different kind of restaurant structure, browse other Long Beach dining options through Pearl’s restaurant guide. For trip planning beyond restaurants, Pearl also has Long Beach guides for hotels and other local experiences.

The verdict: go if sourdough pizza is the point of the outing and speed is a plus. Skip it if the occasion calls for a more formal, lingering meal. For pizza enthusiasts, Speak Cheezy’s draw is clear and specific: naturally fermented sourdough pizza, New York slices during the posted slice window, Sicilian-style grandma squares, a casual Long Beach setting.