What Pizza Time Actually Is
Pizza Time is a local pizza spot in Boca Raton that has been around long enough to have a regular crowd. It sits on Glades Road and draws people from the surrounding neighborhoods who want a straightforward pie without the fancy upsell nonsense. The menu is about what you'd expect: pepperoni, sausage, veggie, specialty pies, wings, pasta, calzones. Nothing exotic. That is kind of the point. I have eaten there maybe two dozen times over the years, mostly during weeknight dinners when I do not feel like cooking. Here is how you actually get a good experience out of it, because if you walk in blind, you will probably waste money and leave unsatisfied. First, understand the ordering setup. They take phone orders for pickup, but the line during peak hours — Friday and Saturday between 6 and 8 PM — gets long fast. I learned this the hard way on a Friday in November 2023 when I showed up after 7 PM expecting to walk in and out in ten minutes. It took me forty-five. Since then, I just call ahead and give them my name. They have the order ready when I arrive, usually within fifteen minutes of calling. If you are going in person, go before 5:30 or after 8:30. Those are the only windows that don't involve waiting.
The pizza itself is thin crust, fairly standard New York-style thickness but baked in a deck oven that gives it a slightly crispier bottom than most chain places. The cheese blend is mostly mozzarella with a touch of something sharper mixed in — probably a low-moisture part-skim with a small provolone component. It melts well without becoming greasy, which is more than I can say about a lot of places in this area. I would rate the dough as solidly above average for the price point. Not artisan level, but competent and consistent. Here is the counter-intuitive thing most people miss: the specialty pies are where you should spend your money, not the basic cheese or pepperoni. The Margherita actually uses fresh mozzarella and decent basil, which is unusual for a spot at this price range in South Florida. The white pie with ricotta and spinach is also strong, especially if you like a creamier texture. The regular cheese pie is fine but unremarkable. Spend your dollars where the kitchen actually puts in extra effort. Wings are a separate category. They are tossed in house sauce — not the cheap fluorescent orange stuff some places use — and they come in mild, medium, hot, and a garlic parmesan dry version. The medium is actually mygo level for most people. I had a friend who rated himself a "hot wing person" and he could barely finish three of the medium ones. If you are sensitive to heat, start with mild and work up. The garlic parmesan is the safest bet and honestly the most flavorful wing on the menu.
Pasta options exist but they are an afterthought. The spaghetti and meatballs is edible, the alfredo is heavy and one-note, and the baked ziti is probably the best if you are sharing a large group and everyone just wants carbs. But you are not going to Pizza Time for pasta. Go elsewhere if that is your priority. Delivery is available through their own line and through DoorDash and Uber Eats. The third-party apps charge a markup of roughly twelve to eighteen percent on the food total. Their direct delivery is free within a three-mile radius. I always call direct. The tip structure on DoorDash also drives the price up further when you factor in what the driver actually receives. It adds up fast on a forty-dollar order. One edge case that nobody warns you about: if you order a large specialty pie with extra toppings, they sometimes underbake the center slightly because the topping load insulates the dough. It is not a dealbreaker but it matters if you like a fully crisp crust throughout. My workaround is simple — I ask them to put it on the bottom rack of the oven for the last three minutes, or I just flip the pie halfway through heating if I eat it at home. Either method fixes the soggy center problem completely.
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Parking is adequate but the lot fills up on game days when the local bars nearby draw crowds. There is a strip mall across the street with overflow parking if you are stuck. Not a big deal, just something to be aware of if you are coming at 7 PM on a Sunday with the football on. The staff is generally friendly but understaffed during rushes. Do not expect table service unless you are sitting in the small dining area and ordering drinks, which they do handle there. Most people just grab a slice and leave. That is fine. The food comes out quickly when they are not swamped. Hours are typically Sunday through Thursday from 11 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday until 11 PM. They close early on certain holidays. Call ahead if you are planning a trip around Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve. I once drove twenty minutes only to find a handwritten sign on the door saying they were closed for the holiday. Annoying.
Overall, Pizza Time is a reliable neighborhood spot. It is not going to win awards or change your life. But for the price — a large cheese runs around eighteen to twenty dollars depending on current pricing — the quality is honest and consistent. If you live nearby and want a solid weeknight dinner without driving across town, it is worth knowing about. Just call ahead and aim for the specialty pies.
