The Pizzeria at Haygood
The Pizzeria at Haygood is a pizza restaurant in Bayside, Virginia Beach, located at 1135 Independence Boulevard. A veteran-owned, father-and-son pizza shop turning out New York-style slices for the Haygood/Independence Boulevard community.
The Pizzeria at Haygood is a father-and-son-owned, veteran-owned pizza shop serving the Haygood community off Independence Boulevard. The kitchen focuses on authentic New York-style pies, sold whole or by the slice. It's open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, with slightly shorter Sunday hours, and takes orders for pickup through its online ordering system.
Know Before You Go
- Best for: A locally owned, veteran-owned pizza slice shop
- Best for: Family pickup pizza off Independence Boulevard
- Consider skipping if: No indication of dine-in seating beyond a small counter — best for takeout
Visit
- Address: 1135 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA
- Phone: (757) 327-7770
Last verified 2026-07-24.
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