NELA Food HypeGirl Series: DoughBox Pizza
As a self-proclaimed LA foodie, I am sad to admit that my food experiences were v limited. I lived and worked in the same neighborhoods for most of my whole LA life (Melrose/Fairfax District and DTLA) and like most LA people, I only traveled “far” (more than 20 minutes) for crowd favorites or the latest hype.
In 2021, I went from a West Hollywood/Melrose Girl to a Northeastsider. What’s considered Northeast LA, you ask? Atwater Village, Cypress Park, Eagle Rock, (my lovely neighborhood) El Sereno, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Monterey Hills, Mount Washington, among others. I was worried there wouldn’t be as many food options on this side of town. GIRL, was I wrong. These spots just don’t get enough well-deserved HYPE.
So I am now taking the role of NELA Food HypeGirl and sharing with you my must-try NELA spots as I discover and obsess over them.
Starting this series with my #1 favorite food find in El Sereno, LA:
Dough Box Pizza
the figueroa (pan style) | mozz, pepperoni, red onion, cherry peppers
Just when I was just starting to live my post-vaxed best life, Omicron fucks it all up. See ya later, indoor dining and crowded outdoor spaces. We back to takeout, my friends, and I’m not 100% sad about it. Why? Dough Box is here to cure all of my Omicron blues.
the figueroa (deep dish) | mozz, pepperoni, red onion, cherry peppers
I thought I've had all the best pizza in LA, but Dough Box pizza is like SERIOUS next level! Break that ketosis bitch and forget your low-carb diet because the dough is so good here, you cannot throw away the crust. Crispy yet perfectly soft and chewy. They offer Chicago deep dish and NY pan style - best of both worlds. Both are amazing, but I prefer the thinner pan style. The sauce-toppings-cheese ratio is perfection. The deep dish is also fire and (dare I say it?) it’s better than Masa of Echo Park (there, I said it)! If you like spice like me, you’ll love the Figueroa (mozzarella, pepperoni, red Onion, cherry Peppers) and Forest (mozzarella, ricotta, garlic, red onion, cherry peppers).
Insider Tips:
If you’re ordering deep dish, know that it takes 45 minutes to an hour to prepare so plan accordingly!
They also have a warning on their website that they sell out of their deep dish every night so put your orders in early.
You can place your order in advance using their online ordering system. They allow you to schedule ahead of time so you can order in the morning of your desired pick up day. They cut off this ordering system at 4pm on Wed-Sat and 3pm on Sunday. If you miss the online window, don’t worry! Phone orders are accepted.
