Straw Hat Pizza – Italian
This lively neighborhood haunt hums with the energy of shared meals, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of garlic-rubbed dough and bubbling cheese. Guests dive into baskets of signature Groovy Twists—golden, hand-rolled spirals infused with everything from smoky bacon to zesty jalapeño—complemented by an array of crispy, seasoned appetizers that provide a satisfying, salty crunch. It is a quintessential gathering spot where the simple joy of warm, pull-apart breads and hearty, golden-fried sides creates a welcoming atmosphere perfect for a relaxed afternoon.
214 East Caldwell Avenue, Visalia CA 93277 https://strawhatpizza.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the tender pizza and its beautiful presentation, highlighting the high-quality ingredients that make for a satisfying lunch. Guests consistently praise the pleasant environment and the prompt, helpful service from staff who are quick to provide excellent menu recommendations. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and attentive care, it is frequently recommended by reviewers for its seamless blend of great food and a professional dining experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Garlic Parmesan Groovy Twists - $5.99: Served with 1 Ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño & Cheese Groovy Twists - $6.99: Served with 1 ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Cheese Groovy Twists - $6.99: Served with 1 Ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $7.99: 1 lb. Served with Ketchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Bean Crispers - $9.99: Onion battered green beans. Served with 1 ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $10.99: Served with Marinara. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $10.99: Deep fried naturally sweet premium jumbo Spanish onion rings. Served with Ketchup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasoned Potato Wedges - $8.99: 1 lb. Served with Ketchup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Garlic Bread - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Fries - $8.99: 1 lb. Served with Ketchup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers & Fries - $11.99: 5 Chicken tenders & fries with house sauce. Served with Ketchup. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Zucchini - $10.99: Lightly breaded. Served with 1 ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $10.99: Served with 1 ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Wings
- Regular Chicken Wings - $12.99: Available in buffalo hot, sweet chili, garlic parmesan, teriyaki, mango habanero, and Nashville hot. Includes 1 Ranch. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Chicken Wings - $12.99: Available in buffalo hot, sweet chili, garlic parmesan, teriyaki, mango habanero, and Nashville hot. Includes 1 Ranch. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Take Out Salad - $10.49: Salad bar toppings available in restaurant. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Delivery Salad - $10.49: Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Cheese and Croutons with your choice of dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
MasterPizzas
- Straw Hat's "The Works" Pizza - $18.99: Salami, ham, sausage, pepperoni, linguica, ground beef, mushrooms, California black olives, bell peppers, red onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat-E-Or Pizza - $18.99: Ham, salami, pepperoni, ground beef, sausage and linguica with six naturally aged California cheeses. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza - $18.99: Grilled chicken breast, smoky bacon, red onions, fresh California tomatoes and six naturally aged California cheeses. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecue Chicken Pizza - $18.99: Grilled chicken breast, red onions, carrots, and cilantro, with six naturally aged California cheeses and a blend of Pizza Sauce and BBQ sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloha Chicken Pizza - $18.99: Grilled chicken breast, ham, juicy pineapple and smoky bacon, with six naturally aged California cheeses and tangy BBQ sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlicky Chicken Pizza - $18.99: Grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, fresh California tomatoes, red & green onions and sprinkled with minced garlic with six naturally aged California cheeses. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Veggie Pizza - $18.99: Fresh California grown tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, red onions, sliced mushrooms, artichokes and black olives with six naturally aged California cheeses. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Veggie Pizza - $18.99: Sliced mushrooms, red onions, California grown tomatoes, fresh broccoli, sliced zucchini, spices and six naturally aged California cheeses. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $18.99: Fresh Mozzarella slices, cooked fresh California tomatoes, garden fresh basil and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Pepper Chicken Pizza - $18.99: Lemon pepper spiced chicken breast, zucchini, onions, cilantro and white sauce. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Hat Sandwiches
- Ham & Cheese Hot Hat - $10.99: Smoked ham and three cheeses stuffed into our pizza dough shell. Served with wedges. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Hot Hat - $10.99: Grilled chicken breast, smoky bacon, red onion, tomato, cheese and ranch dressing stuffed into our pizza dough shell. Served with wedges. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastrami Hot Hat - $12.49: Thinly sliced pastrami with melted Swiss cheese stuffed into our pizza dough shell and topped with poppy seeds. Served with wedges. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Hot Hat - $10.99: Homestyle meatballs, Tuscan herb tomato sauce, bell peppers and melted cheese in our pizza dough shell. Served with wedges. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Pastrami Sandwich - $14.99: Lean pastrami, yellow mustard, lettuce, tomato and crisp pickles on a toasted french roll. Served with fries or wedges. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $11.99: Juicy crispy chicken breast, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a brioche bun. Served with fries or wedges. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger - $13.99: Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun. Served with fries or wedges. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $14.99: Choice of cheddar, swiss or pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun. Served with fries or wedges. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastas
- Spaghetti - $8.99: Traditional spaghetti with zesty tomato sauce. Includes Garlic Bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $9.99: Creamy blend of Italian cheeses and meats with melted mozzarella and Tuscan herb tomato sauce. Includes Garlic Bread. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch Deals
- Pizza Lunch - $8.99: Individual 2-topping pizza and soft drink. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Hot Hat Lunch - $9.99: Choice of hot hat and soft drink. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Chicken Wing Lunch Deal - $13.99: 8 chicken wings and soft drink. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb Available at: lunch
- Cheeseburger Lunch - $13.99: Cheeseburger and soft drink. Available at: dinner, lunch
Just for Kids
- Kid's Pizza Meal - $7.99: One topping kid-size pizza and a drink. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid Spaghetti - $7.99: Spaghetti and a drink. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid Mini Corn Dogs - $7.99: 4 mini corn dogs, fries, and a drink. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Strips - $9.99: Three breaded chicken strips, fries, and a drink. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- 2-Liter Soda - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- 20 oz Soft Drink - $2.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
Dessert
- 8" Chocolate Chip Pizza Cookie - $8.99: Served warm. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Extra Ranch - $1
Frequently Asked Questions about Straw Hat Pizza
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Straw Hat Pizza is an operational business with an active website, though specific daily hours are not provided in the data.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests consistently praise the pleasant environment and welcoming atmosphere, describing it as a lively neighborhood haunt with a professional dining experience.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for Straw Hat Pizza does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews received.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit for a satisfying lunch to enjoy tender pizza and signature Groovy Twists in a pleasant, welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include French fries, while gluten-free choices feature French fries; the menu also offers high-protein and nut-free selections.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- French fries work for multiple diets simultaneously, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, and low-cholesterol.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- This restaurant supports vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and high-protein diets, featuring dishes like French fries, Meat-E-Or pizza, and Garlic Parmesan Groovy Twists.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners rave about the tender pizza, high-quality ingredients, and prompt, helpful service within a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Straw Hat Pizza.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Italian restaurant stands out for its high-quality ingredients, beautiful pizza presentation, and prompt service compared to other options.
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