
“Powerhaus Wholesome Pizza & Eats is where PB's vegan-curious and gluten-free surfers finally get a pizza that doesn't taste like cardboard compromise.”
While Rocky's ignores dietary restrictions altogether and The Fishery assumes you're fine with seafood, Powerhaus built its entire operation around the idea that plant-based and allergen-free pizza can actually taste better than the regular stuff. The **vegan buffalo chicken** on gluten-free crust has become the test case: crispy base, generous toppings, enough flavor that out-of-towners from Kentucky and LA show up in the Google reviews genuinely surprised. The crust holds up — which is the whole game when you're working without gluten.
The owner (often working the counter) takes allergies seriously in a way that matters when you're dealing with no dairy, no eggs, no nuts. You can build your own or trust the menu; either way, the kitchen doesn't treat vegan as a limitation. The **Greek pizza** gets mentioned alongside the buffalo chicken as proof that this isn't just one menu item they nailed by accident.
It's on Garnet, a few blocks from the boardwalk, in the kind of low-key storefront that doesn't need to announce itself. Parking can be tight, especially weekend evenings, but that's standard for this stretch. They're open Christmas Day, which tells you something about how they think about service. Prices hover around $20-25 for a large, which isn't cheap but makes sense when you factor in the specialty ingredients and the fact that this isn't frozen crust getting reheated.
The vibe skews casual — families, groups splitting a few pies, solo diners grabbing takeout before heading to the beach. Outdoor seating when the weather cooperates. No one's here for ambiance; they're here because Powerhaus solved a problem most pizza places ignore: how to make something that works for the dairy-free, gluten-aware crowd without tasting like penance.
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1550 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
10 months ago