Years before you heard about Stuft Pizza as one of the best restaurants in Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert or La Quinta, an entrepreneur named Jack Bertram and his wife, Pat, opened the first Stuft Pizza in Cerritos, California, in 1976. Before opening the store Jack experimented for close to 9 months, developing the recipe for the delicious pizza we have today.
Although the small store did only pizza and was take-out only, its emphasis on the highest quality product led to its success. Jack and Pat opened their second store two years later in Whittier. The original over-the-counter concept kept growing, and in 1986, Stuft Pizza became a franchise. Unlike the franchisee owned stores, which can be found outside the Coachella Valley, both Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill locations in the desert are unique.
Although the small store did only pizza and was take-out only, its emphasis on the highest quality product led to its success. Jack and Pat opened their second store two years later in Whittier. The original over-the-counter concept kept growing, and in 1986, Stuft Pizza became a franchise. Unlike the franchisee owned stores, which can be found outside the Coachella Valley, both Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill locations in the desert are unique.
Services
Whether you need corporate catering in your office, food and snacks for the game, or dinner and drinks at a wedding or party, the Stuft team will get you the food you need, wherever you need it. We have provided some of our catering favorites but do not hesitate to let us know what you are looking for and we can customize a menu to meet your needs.
After you join the waitlist, you'll receive a text letting you know you've been added to the waitlist. After you receive your notification you'll be able to see how many parties are ahead of you and what their estimated wait time is directly from your phone. You will then receive a text letting you know that your table is ready!
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Nancy Lauritzen
Feb 01, 2022
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Ron Koptis
Jan 28, 2022
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M. S.
Jan 27, 2022
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Bryan Stone
Jan 10, 2022
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Steve Gurney
Nov 14, 2021
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D.
Oct 21, 2021
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This is a great place to hit up for Happy Hour between 3 and 6pm everyday. And the best part is you don't have to be sitting in the bar to take advantage of the deals! I personally like to get the flatbread and a 5 dollar glass of wine. Not to shabby for 15 bucks total! Here is a picture of the calamari sticks. Yummy!
Tyler S.
Jul 21, 2021
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Go for the wine. The food is good, not great but the wine list has some gems. Think of this place as a local Cheesecake Factory but better. It has a little bit of everything but they don’t really specialize in anything.…except for the wine.
It’s not going to have anything outside of CA but most of the list is legit. They even have Opus and it’s reasonably priced. It’s the right atmosphere for a business lunch or casual date. The bar area isn’t too bad to watch a game for either. Worth trying if you’re at the mall.
It’s not going to have anything outside of CA but most of the list is legit. They even have Opus and it’s reasonably priced. It’s the right atmosphere for a business lunch or casual date. The bar area isn’t too bad to watch a game for either. Worth trying if you’re at the mall.
Doug Washburn
Jul 16, 2021
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Danielle Danielle
Jun 19, 2021
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Got offered something to drink right away they were very very busy but they were very attentive they were on it the food came out fast the food was still delicious I got service the waitress even though she was busy she never made me feel like she was in a rush her trying to rush me she was very good on top of it felt great being there good environment good food always a great place to eat I recommend for anyone and for families thank you again
