San Giorgios Pizza is the New Hot Spot in Town
- Susan Heavilin
- Jun 27
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 25
Bonita, California has it's own sourdough firewood pizza. . . . thanks to Jorge Gonzalez and Jordi Vives. They're not related but they're in a joint venture . . .San Giorgios Pizza.
San Giorgios: A Name, A Tradition
San Giorgios isn’t possessive—it’s plural, representing two friends who share the same name and a passion for pizza. With over 20 years of experience, they’ve mastered the art of crafting both classic and specialty pizzas, bringing delicious flavors to Bonita and beyond. Their creations aren’t just about great taste—they’re designed to nourish your palate and support your gut health. —SGP website
Jordi was a manager for a famous pizzeria in Barcelona and Jorge is from Monterrey, Mexico where his family has been in the baking industry for 3 generations. They both mountain bike and met riding bicycles. They still ride a lot and they ride everywhere. And lucky for us, they both love pizza.
Where did the idea come from?
"Jordi and I were visiting Sergio’s (Bonita Farmer’s Market owner) property in Alpine, where there is a brick oven. We were fooling around with the idea and we told Sergio that we could make sourdough pizza. Sergio being so generous decided to give us a chance to kick off a joint venture." —Jorge Gonzalez
Right now, San Giorgios Pizza is only open three evenings a week . . . Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4 pm until 8 pm. They started out on Saturday and Sunday only—for three hours—and they've already expanded. Eventually, they plan to open more days and more times.
What is the benefit of using sourdough for your crust?
The answer was found on their website:
Fermented Foods: A Game-Changer for Immunity Dr. Justin Sonnenburg at Stanford University conducted a comparative study on inflammation and immunity markers, analyzing two diets: one rich in fiber and another featuring fermented foods like sourdough.
His findings? The fermented foods diet is significantly superior.These foods slightly acidify the gastric environment, creating an optimal space for beneficial bacteria to thrive.
The result? Enhanced physical, cognitive, and immune function—a win for overall well-being.
The best part? You can enjoy these benefits in delicious forms like pizza
"This pizza is safe to eat the whole thing. You'll feel fine. The guy who just left, he's from New York. He was here yesterday. And he said, 'the only reason I'm coming is because I heard it's sourdough and that's the only bread I can eat.' He's very excited, and he says, 'It's been a year. It's been a year since the last time I had a pizza.' And he came back today." —Jorge Gonzalez
Eat the whole pizza? I can't eat a whole pizza. It won't be your intention to have more than a few slices. But after your first taste, you won't be able to stop. It's that good.
"I only eat sourdough at home. Like for the past five or seven years, we've been only eating sourdough." —Jorge Gonzalez
What types of pizza do they have?
What would you like? You can order off the website or have them make you an original (Build Your Own).
My personal favorite is the Hoser Canuck Pizza. But speaking to other customers, they're all amazingly delicious. If you read the reviews on their website, you'll get the gist of how wonderful this 5-star pizza is and how happy everyone is to have them here in our neighborhood.
You can [ORDER] on the website and speed up your wait time. Just pick it up! Or you can order once you arrive and sit at one of the tables to enjoy your pizza.
🔥 🔥 🔥 NEW! San Giorgios Pizza can now be found on Uber Eats for delivery and customers can order online and pick up with up-to-30-days in advance.
Many people have confessed that they crave this pizza all week long and can't wait for Friday to roll around so they can satisfy their taste buds. We are so fortunate that San Giorgios Pizza landed in our community. It is not only delicious, it's good for you!
Sources: Interview with Jorge Gonzalez and San Giorgios Pizza website
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