the shop
the corner
When Abbot's Pizza opened in 1995 this street had just been renamed. West Washington Boulevard became Abbot Kinney Boulevard in 1990, four years before the first pie came out of this oven. The neighborhood looked nothing like it does today.
Venice in the mid-90s was a different world. The gangs were real, the block was rough, and delivery drivers were getting stuck up. Abbot's was the only delivery spot for blocks. They showed up anyway. That's how you become the neighborhood spot.
It ran strong for years. Built real loyalty on this block. Then slowly, like a lot of places, it started to fade. By the time I walked in December 2025 it was weeks from closing.
I stepped in to bring it back. New name, new dough, same corner.
That's the story.
the shop
My wife, my daughter, and I live a few blocks away. We didn't have a go-to spot, somewhere casual, delicious, that actually felt like the neighborhood. So that's what I'm building.
Walk in and it feels like someone's living room. A little worn in, comfortable, nothing trying too hard. The kind of place I grew up with, part barbershop, part grandma's kitchen, just happens to be on one of the most famous streets in LA.
You know the staff. The game is on. Someone's grabbing a pie after practice, someone's eating at the counter watching the second half, someone's running in to take two pies home for dinner. That's the energy. That's what this place is supposed to feel like.
Locals, this place is for you. Always has been. Don't let the street fool you into thinking otherwise.
the difference
No reservation. No corkage fee. No occasion required. Walk in, order at the counter, grab a slice or take a pie home. This is not a sit-down dinner. It's a neighborhood slice shop and that's exactly the point.
the team
Selvin, Linda, Ryan, Carlito, Alvaro, Anthony, Zef. They've been here through everything. They know the regulars by name, they'll tell you what to order, and they actually like people. That's not something you manufacture. It's just who they are.
I'm here most days too. Come find me at the counter.
the pizza
Slices available daily 11am to 10pm. Whole pies for pickup and delivery. Breakfast Friday through Sunday 9am to 12pm.
Order online, or find us on DoorDash and Uber Eats. Large orders call (310) 396-7334 with 24 hours notice.
lilguy. 1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice CA 90291.
questions
Is lilguy the same as Abbot's Pizza?
Yes. Abbot's Pizza has been on this corner since 1995. I took over in December 2025 when it was weeks from closing, rebuilt everything from the dough up, and rebranded to lilguy in September 2026. Same corner, same team, better pizza. New name.
Do you need a reservation?
No. Walk in, order at the counter, grab a slice or take a pie home. No reservation, no corkage fee, no occasion required.
What are your hours?
Open every day 11am to 10pm. Breakfast Friday through Sunday 9am to 12pm. Bacon, egg and cheese on a pizza dough roll, $5, while they last.
Do you deliver, and where?
Yes. The focus is within about 6 miles of the shop: Venice, Ocean Park, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Del Rey, Mar Vista, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey, Culver City, Palms, West Los Angeles, Sawtelle, Rancho Park, Cheviot Hills, Westchester, Brentwood, Westwood, Century City, Pacific Palisades, Beverlywood, El Segundo, and South Robertson. Past that, we can still deliver in L.A. Order through our website, DoorDash, or Uber Eats. Large orders call (310) 396-7334 with 24 hours notice.
Do you have gluten free pizza?
Yes. The only gluten-free option is a 12-inch pie, not a slice. Note it when you order online, or ask when you come in.
Do you have vegan pizza?
Yes. The Vegan New Haven, by the slice or as a whole pie.
How much does a slice cost?
Slices run $6 to $8 depending on the pie.
Is there parking on Abbot Kinney?
Street parking exists but Abbot Kinney is busy. Your best bet is side streets. The blocks just east of AK tend to have more availability. We're at 1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd so aim for that block and walk.