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Long Beach, CA

Creating a modern pizzeria experience with naturally leavened pizzas and craft beverages.

• Certified Cicerones: Both owners are Certified Cicerones, making Mooneys Pizza Tavern one of the few pizzerias in California led by beer professionals.
• Naturally Leavened Dough: The dough is naturally leavened using a house yeast starter named Ruzu.
• Historic Venue: A former 1960s diner was repurposed and restored to create Mooneys, preserving the original shape and charm.
• Community Hub: Mooneys aims to be a go-to spot for local families and groups, offering a laid-back atmosphere with quality food and drinks.
• Enhanced Operations: Funds will be used for essential equipment and upgrades to ensure high-quality service from day one.

Mooney’s Pizza Tavern, located in Long Beach, California, is a family-friendly pizzeria that aims to modernize the classic dine-in experience. The restaurant serves naturally leavened pizzas, craft beers, natural wines, and frozen custard in a nostalgic setting reminiscent of the founders’ favorite pizza joints. The establishment caters to families, friend groups, and neighborhood regulars who appreciate authentic pizza, thoughtful drinks, and a strong sense of community. The venue, a converted 1960s diner, offers a cozy atmosphere where guests can enjoy video games, craft beers, or visit the patio’s tortoise house.

The funds raised will be used to enhance the restaurant’s operations and customer experience. Key investments include a Pizzamaster 943 electric pizza oven, essential for high-quality pizza production, and a confidential brand of frozen custard machine known for its exceptional output. Additional funds will be allocated to booth reupholstery and walk-in fridge upgrades, which are crucial for both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. These improvements are part of Mooney’s larger vision to serve delicious pizzas and create a welcoming community hub for all to enjoy.

Company Info

Mooney’s Pizza Tavern offers naturally leavened pizzas and craft beverages in a nostalgic setting in Long Beach, California.

Mooney’s Pizza Tavern is a family-friendly pizzeria located in Long Beach, California, that reimagines the classic dine-in pizzeria for a modern era. The restaurant serves naturally leavened pizzas alongside a curated selection of craft beers, natural wines, and frozen custard, all in a warm, nostalgic setting inspired by the founders’ favorite pizza joints growing up. Mooney’s caters to families, friend groups, and neighborhood regulars seeking a laid-back spot with authentic pizza, thoughtful drinks, and a strong sense of community.

Established in 2025 by Hal and Cindy Mooney, both Certified Cicerones®, the pizzeria is housed in a repurposed 1960s diner in the El Dorado Park neighborhood. The Mooneys bring their expertise in fermentation and hospitality to create a welcoming environment. As the business grows, they plan to expand events programming and evolve the menu, aiming to become a community hub for the surrounding neighborhoods.