It was 1959 and Straw Hat's creation was unlike any other pizza. With its layered, crispy crust, the freshest toppings, zesty fresh tomato sauce and six kinds of naturally aged cheese. Straw Hat's California pizza satisfied
the "Left Coast's" appetite for a more unique offering. Little did anyone realize at the time, but Straw Hat was on the cutting edge of a taste trend that would last more the five decades.