Anyone who even remotely cares about pizza has heard about Jules. The Lower Haight spot has amassed crowds of loyalists from their pop-up days and casual crust-eaters alike. It’s all for good reason—the sourdough pizzas at this place are flat-out stellar, and deserve the hype. So, of course, you should focus on the pies with a sourdough crust that arrives glistening with delicate, crunchy bubbles. Order the Drunken Sailor, a tang-fest with white wine tomato sauce and anchovies, or the Spicy Ronny finished off with hot honey and calabrian chilis. The menu also covers small plates, like solid guanciale pull-apart buns and a seasonal chopped salad that makes all other piles of greens a wilted, distant memory—but the pizzas should remain your top priority. Yes, this place is always packed, but a meal here feels warm and unpretentious, like any beloved neighborhood fixture should be. Getting a table is the hardest part. But once you do, all you have to worry about is narrowing down an order and picking some wine to go with it. And don't forget to pay homage to the Pizza Hut lamp in the bathroom on your way out.
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