Opening hours
Closed · opens Wednesday 12:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Ventura: 7:38 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
563 East Main StreetVentura, CA 93001
About Back Bench Pizza
Back Bench Pizza is a pizza restaurant located at 563 East Main Street in Ventura, California. It's part of our guide to 159 restaurants, cafes and bars in Ventura.
Back Bench Pizza is open 5 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 5 days of the week.
Available service options are takeout, outdoor seating, and dine-in. Offerings include vegan options.
Quick facts
- Category
- Pizza Restaurant
- Address
- 563 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for pizza restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Back Bench Pizza’s weekday schedule with 1,364 other pizza restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 40 hours a week, 41 hours fewer than the local median of 81. 96% of pizza restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Back Bench Pizza is one of them.
Compared with 1,364 other pizza restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for pizza restaurants in California
Based on 171 menus with 11,849 priced items from pizza restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $16.25, and half of all items are priced between $9.75 and $25.75.
We don’t have Back Bench Pizza’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what pizza restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 32% | $10.00 |
| Garlic Bread | 29% | $6.00 |
| Cheese Pizza | 29% | $14.82 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 25% | $9.77 |
| Bbq Chicken | 22% | $19.99 |
| Spaghetti | 18% | $14.40 |
| Margherita Pizza | 16% | $19.57 |
| Antipasto Salad | 16% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 171 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegan options
Amenities
- Restroom
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Back Bench Pizza there are 57 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 65 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (12), Burgers & Fast Food (6), Bars & Pubs (6), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (5).
Competition is healthy: 4 other pizza restaurants are within a mile. The closest is Midici, < 0.1 mi away.
13 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianImmigrant Son Caffè< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsDargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeThe Taj Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificAsiatique Eatery< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaqueria Cuernavaca Express< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a pizza restaurant
Pizza is one of America’s most popular meals and comes in strongly regional styles: thin, foldable New York slices; deep-dish and tavern-style thin crust in Chicago; square, crispy-edged Detroit pies; coal-fired New Haven “apizza”; and Neapolitan pies baked in a wood-fired oven in about 90 seconds. Most pizzerias offer dine-in, takeout and delivery, and many sell by the slice.
What to order
- Plain cheese or margherita – the simplest way to judge crust, sauce and cheese
- A house specialty pie – usually the combination the owners are proudest of
- Garlic knots – a cheap, shareable East Coast staple
- Wings – many pizzerias double as wing spots
Good to know
- Calling the restaurant directly for delivery or pickup often costs less than ordering through a third-party app.
- Large pies are usually the best value per slice; leftovers reheat well in a dry skillet.
- Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest delivery nights – order early or expect longer waits.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Back Bench Pizza's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Back Bench Pizza open on Sunday?
Yes, Back Bench Pizza is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Back Bench Pizza located?
Back Bench Pizza is located at 563 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001.
Does Back Bench Pizza offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Back Bench Pizza, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, outdoor seating, and dine-in.
Is Back Bench Pizza open late?
No, Back Bench Pizza usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Back Bench Pizza?
There are 65 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Back Bench Pizza. Nearby options include Immigrant Son Caffè (< 0.1 mi), Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), and The Taj Cafe (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other pizza restaurants near Back Bench Pizza?
4 other pizza restaurants within a mile. The closest is Midici, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do pizza restaurants in California cost?
Based on 171 menus with 11,849 priced items from pizza restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $16.25, and half of all items are priced between $9.75 and $25.75.
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