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When 1st married (Early 1980’s, Young couple with small kids, (Limited Income) Woodstocks recently opened in SLO and a New, Local radio station had a Trivia game- Win a Free Pizza.
Got the answer right, went in to claim our free pizza, and (Ignorantly) ordered a ‘combo’ with ALL the toppings (In our defense, FIRST time to your place)… The girl didn’t bat an eye, pointed up at the GIANT chalkboard overhead & said “IF we COULD put EVERY topping on 1 pizza, it wouldn’t cook!”.
Been Hooked EVER since, our Go-To pizza place in SLO, and THIS February, we celebrate 47 years married!

– Don

I was an online gamer growing up. When I was 18 I had met the most awesome person playing Halo on Xbox live. We’d ended up spending so much time together. I had decided to travel and met him in person for the first time. I drove long to Chico and our meetup spot was decided to be Woodstock’s. Oh, man.. when I walked into the establishment I was so taken back by the aesthetic of the place and there sitting at a booth, was him. The man that became my husband shortly after and we are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary soon. Every anniversary we always go to Woodstock’s to celebrate that first day together. Woodstock’s will always be apart of our everlasting love. Even with online security questions. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time? Well.. that would be Woodstock’s!!

-Tiffany

I have always sat in the same booth when I visited with friends over the years, in the front door and to the right. The first time I sat down to eat inside with my now boyfriend, I led us to the same booth where I always sit. He gave me a big smile and showed me where he had signed on the brick wall right next to my favorite seat. He was right next to me for years before we started dating!

-Kellie

My first time on campus was for UCSB transfer day. My husband joined me and after a long day of walking around campus, we decided to explore the fun side of Isla Vista. We parked in front of Woodstocks. We got a bird scooter and went all around IV exploring our soon-to-be town. At some point, we stopped by the steps on Embarcadero and went down to the beach. Little did we know, my husband would drop the key to our car. We didn’t realize until we got back to the car that we lost the key. Our clothes were wet, we were exhausted and still had a 4 hour drive back home. And NO CAR KEY. We called mobile locksmiths, tried breaking in. Nothing. We were stranded, cold, wet and hungry. I blamed my husband for all 4 problems. I sat on the curb annoyed when I spotted the Woodstock’s 9$ pitchers after 9 sign. Thankfully it was 8:58pm. We went in for a pitcher, and after a glass of beer things were starting to get better. Help was on the way. 2 hour ETA. I couldn’t stay mad forever, we could got another pitcher and some pizza, played games on the little couch and made the best of a terrible afternoon. Now when friends and family visit, we go get a bite to eat at Woodstocks and I tell them the story on how the $9 pitchers after 9pm saved our marriage. LOL

-Suzette

I met my husband working at Woodstock’s in SLO. I was a Shift Manager and he was a Driver 🥰 We had been with other partners when we first met, but we always liked each other. Then a couple years later, we were both single and he asked me on a date. We’ve been together almost 6 years, married for a year and now expecting a baby girl in April. If it hadn’t been for the Woody Gang we wouldn’t have ever met! Love and pizza always!

-Kasi

When my wife and I were dating, Woodstock’s was a favorite place to go. Once we married and our family grew, we would often take the kids for pizza. I would let them know that I have been going to Woodstock’s since 1986. We still take all 6 kids (ages 20-27) and our 3 grandkids to enjoy your pizza. Woodstock’s is always a favorite stop on our way to the bay and on our return to Sacramento. Woodstock’s is a part of our family and will always be.

-Mike

This is not a traditional love story, but it’s still very close to my heart. In September of 2023, I arrived as a freshman at UCSC with no friends and no clue how to make any in college. I was assigned two random roommates, with whom I spent the first week learning to navigate the bus routes and confusing campus. One night, we decided to take the Metro, I think it was the 18, to downtown Santa Cruz to use our student coupons for $10 credits to Woodstock’s. The bus ride wasn’t exactly awkward, but considering that we were still relatively strangers (and how hungry we were), we didn’t chat much besides discussing the plan to get off at the station and make the walk to the restaurant. Upon arrival, we were greeted by two super chill guys who were kind enough to let us combine our coupons and order a whole pizza (it had ham and double mushrooms and it was so so good)! We found an open table outside and waited with our order number. I cannot express how hungry we were, nor how stoked we were when they brought the massive pizza out for the three of us. We couldn’t help but giddily take pictures of the pie and repeatedly mention how much of a score this was for incoming UCSC students! No pizza since has tasted as good as it did that night. It was the first time my roommates and I truly felt like we bonded. That night, sitting on the outside patio, we ate and talked and laughed for hours, and in that moment I realized that those two girls were going to be in my life for a long time. We are still best friends to this day, and remembering little moments like our first time at Woodstock’s only reinforces the love and gratitude I have for my freshman year roommates.

-Zoe

At karaoke one night at Woodstock’s, about 15 years ago, I knew I loved this man. We had barely begun dating but our feelings were strong. I’d always had trouble singing in front of people but I had a decent voice. I opted to sing “Heartbreaker” by Pat Benetar. I felt like a million bucks singing like a rockstar that night, knowing he was into me and cheering me on. I had never sung to my fullest in front of people, but that night I gave it my all. We have since shared the stage on many occasions, him on bass and me on vocals. To this day we both remember that electric night, and that song will always be part of us. We’re happily married now. Our night at Woodstock’s was pivotal for us. Thanks, Woodstock’s, for setting the stage for the greatest love ever!

-Jenna