I really wanted to like this place and Detroit style pizza is all the rage these days, but it just isn’t for me. First the good: staff was very friendly. Fun bar vibe and also has an arcade for the kids. Sauce was pretty good. Cranch salad was excellent. The best name for a pizza place ever. (I really wanted to love it!)
Unfortunately, it took an hour for the pizza to come out and when it did, it just wasn’t good. Greasy, insanely overloaded with pepperoni, too doughy and waaaay too much cheese. I realize this is likely the mark of a Detroit style pizza. If you love a Chicago deep dish, you might like this. I do not. Those crispy edges were good, but I only wanted 2 or 3 bites of any piece. I also didn’t love eating on cheap paper plates with plastic forks, and knives don’t seem to exist anywhere at Gibronis. It’s also annoying to have to visit the bar separate from your food order and open a new tab, even for a fountain drink.
If I ever decide to become a Lions fan I’d go back for the bar (maybe a salad), but I don’t see that happening and probably never again. Rounded the review up to 3 stars because it’s probably someone’s thing and I am happy to have a new concept in San Clemente.
Maurice
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January 07, 2025
They definitely brought quality Detroit pizza to SoCal. Highly recommended for anyone who has never tried midwestern pizza or fellow migrates that would like a tasty reminder of home.
Chris Marlin
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November 06, 2024
Few weeks ago we went to Pizza Port as a halfway point on to our trip to San Diego, and we decided to hold out on our lunch for Gibroni’s afterwards. So glad we did that! (not to say Pizza Port’s Pizza didn’t look good or anything) We live in Burbank and have always been obsessed with Prime pizza, but now after Gibroni’s, it will never be the same. Also even after recently returning from Chicago, I think Detroit style pizza might be my new jam or maybe it’s just Gibroni’s. I heard good things here, but me and my girlfriend were pleasantly surprised. The crispy crust, the sauce on top of the pizza, and just overall quality was mind blowing. Wish I lived closer to San Clemente.
Kelly Smith
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February 09, 2025
My friend and I came down from Foothill Ranch to see a band on a Saturday evening. The place was packed. Good local beer options. Detroit-style pizza was great. The owner was present and mingled with everyone. Great experience. I will definitely go back.
Abby Day
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January 19, 2025
Food was amazing!! I’m vegetarian so I got the buffalo cauliflower wings and 313 pizza. Definitely my fav buff cauliflower I’ve ever had and the pizza was incredible!! This is the best food I’ve had in San Clemente (caveat I live farther north so I’ve only been a handful of places). I came for the lions playoff game and despite the place being packed and chaotic (in a fun way) the service was excellent and the staff was very friendly. I will definitely come back here. So much fun.
I really wanted to like this place and Detroit style pizza is all the rage these days, but it just isn’t for me. First the good: staff was very friendly. Fun bar vibe and also has an arcade for the kids. Sauce was pretty good. Cranch salad was excellent. The best name for a pizza place ever. (I really wanted to love it!) Unfortunately, it took an hour for the pizza to come out and when it did, it just wasn’t good. Greasy, insanely overloaded with pepperoni, too doughy and waaaay too much cheese. I realize this is likely the mark of a Detroit style pizza. If you love a Chicago deep dish, you might like this. I do not. Those crispy edges were good, but I only wanted 2 or 3 bites of any piece. I also didn’t love eating on cheap paper plates with plastic forks, and knives don’t seem to exist anywhere at Gibronis. It’s also annoying to have to visit the bar separate from your food order and open a new tab, even for a fountain drink. If I ever decide to become a Lions fan I’d go back for the bar (maybe a salad), but I don’t see that happening and probably never again. Rounded the review up to 3 stars because it’s probably someone’s thing and I am happy to have a new concept in San Clemente.
They definitely brought quality Detroit pizza to SoCal. Highly recommended for anyone who has never tried midwestern pizza or fellow migrates that would like a tasty reminder of home.
Few weeks ago we went to Pizza Port as a halfway point on to our trip to San Diego, and we decided to hold out on our lunch for Gibroni’s afterwards. So glad we did that! (not to say Pizza Port’s Pizza didn’t look good or anything) We live in Burbank and have always been obsessed with Prime pizza, but now after Gibroni’s, it will never be the same. Also even after recently returning from Chicago, I think Detroit style pizza might be my new jam or maybe it’s just Gibroni’s. I heard good things here, but me and my girlfriend were pleasantly surprised. The crispy crust, the sauce on top of the pizza, and just overall quality was mind blowing. Wish I lived closer to San Clemente.
My friend and I came down from Foothill Ranch to see a band on a Saturday evening. The place was packed. Good local beer options. Detroit-style pizza was great. The owner was present and mingled with everyone. Great experience. I will definitely go back.
Food was amazing!! I’m vegetarian so I got the buffalo cauliflower wings and 313 pizza. Definitely my fav buff cauliflower I’ve ever had and the pizza was incredible!! This is the best food I’ve had in San Clemente (caveat I live farther north so I’ve only been a handful of places). I came for the lions playoff game and despite the place being packed and chaotic (in a fun way) the service was excellent and the staff was very friendly. I will definitely come back here. So much fun.