Straw Hat Pizza was formed July 10, 1959, by Charlie Olsen and Bill Henderlong. They had been working in the industry at the time and felt they could provide a better-tasting product and family-friendly environment. The first Straw Hat opened in 1960 in San Leandro, CA.
They picked the name because of the types of uniforms worn by many pizzerias in California at the time. This way, customers would quickly identify with and understand the type of product they sold.
What makes us unique?
Fresh-made dough every day
Our dough is freshly-made each day, and we use only the freshest of ingredients.
California crust
An unforgettable thin layered crust with a tangy sauce.
Special cheese blend
Our special cheese blend separates us from other pizzas, as it gives Straw Hat a unique delicious taste.