Three Reasons to Order Pizza in Rancho Cordova This August
August at Rancho Steve’s Pizza is a month with three genuinely different reasons to place an order. International Bacon Day lands on August 30 and gives topping lovers an excuse to build the bacon pizza they’ve been meaning to order. National Dog Day falls on August 26, and because Rancho Steve’s has a real outdoor patio at its 3191 Zinfandel Dr location, it’s one of the few pizza spots in the Lowe’s Shopping Center area where bringing the dog along for a table on the patio actually makes sense. And from August 15 through the end of the month, the back-to-school schedule shift means weeknight dinners need to be fast, flexible enough for picky eaters, and easy to order without a debate over toppings.
None of these occasions require reinventing the menu. Rancho Steve’s has spent years building a build-your-own topping system, a personal-pizza-per-person deal structure, and a patio dining room that happen to line up with exactly what August calls for.
Build Your Own Bacon Pizza for International Bacon Day
Rancho Steve’s Create Your Own Pizza system lets customers choose a One Topping, Two Topping, or Three Topping pizza (also available in gluten-free crust as a Two Topping or Three Topping build at $23.99 and $24.99), which means bacon can be added exactly the way a customer wants it rather than hoping it shows up on a pre-set specialty pie. For August 30, that’s the simplest way to mark National Bacon Day — pick a Two or Three Topping build, add bacon, and round it out with a second topping like pepperoni, mushroom, or onion. Anyone who wants a heartier, fully-loaded meat option without customizing a build can also look at the All Meat specialty pizza, available in Personal ($9.99), Mega Deal (20% off medium through party sizes), and XL ($40.99) formats. Full details on the Bacon Day angle, including how to size the order, are covered in the dedicated spoke below.
National Dog Day and the Patio Built for It
Not every pizza restaurant in Rancho Cordova has a patio where a dog can sit at the table, but Rancho Steve’s does. The outdoor patio at 3191 Zinfandel Dr is a genuine part of the dining room setup — described on the restaurant’s own site as a spot to “enjoy the California sunshine” — which makes August 26 a natural excuse to bring the dog along for a patio lunch or dinner. Pair a patio table with a Large Salad, a round of Cheesy Breadsticks, or a couple of Personal Pizzas, and National Dog Day becomes an easy, low-effort outing rather than a special occasion that requires planning. More on how to make the most of the patio for Dog Day is in the dedicated spoke below.
Back-to-School Pizza Nights That Don’t Require a Debate
Once the back-to-school schedule kicks in during the back half of August, weeknights get shorter and dinner decisions need to happen fast. Rancho Steve’s Personal Pizza Deal category solves the most common back-to-school dinner problem — a table full of different appetites — by pricing every specialty pizza (Steves Combo, Mediterranean Gourmet, BBQ Chicken, Garlic Ranch Chicken, Classic Vegetarian, All Meat, Californian, Chicken Club, Bianca, Armenian Combo, and Cheese Pizza) at a flat $9.99 personal size, alongside a $11.99 Personal Pizza. That means a family of four with four different pizza preferences can order four different personal pizzas without a single argument at the table. The Half n Half Pizza build (letting two flavors share one pie) and the Deals menu (Deal 1 through Deal 4, ranging from $18.99 to $42.99) round out the options for families who’d rather order one bundle than four separate items. The full back-to-school breakdown is in the dedicated spoke below.
A Menu Built to Handle Group Orders Year-Round
Underneath these three August occasions, Rancho Steve’s everyday menu structure is built for groups: the Mega Deal knocks 20% off medium-through-party-size specialty pizzas, the Game Day Deals bundle (The Kickoff Box, The Penalty Box, and The Stadium Spread, ranging from $131.96 to $233.90) is sized for a crowd, and the Family Salad ($26.99) and Party Salad ($36.99) scale a side dish up alongside a pizza order. Pastas (Spaghetti & Meatballs, Grilled Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo, Pasta Marinara, Shrimp Pasta, and Pesto Chicken Veggie, each $14.99) and sandwiches (Philly Cheesesteak, Meatball Sandwich, Italian Sub, Veggie Sandwich, Grilled Chicken & Mushroom Melt, Ham Sandwich, and Pizza Calzone) give non-pizza eaters in the group something to order too.
Why Rancho Cordova Keeps Choosing Rancho Steve’s
Rancho Steve’s has served the Rancho Cordova area since 2010, with delivery reaching Citrus Heights, Gold River, Mather Field, and Arden-Arcade. Customer reviews posted publicly point to consistent themes: fresh ingredients, fair prices, and hospitable service. One reviewer specifically called out the Mediterranean Gourmet pizza as a favorite worth going out of their way for, another praised the white sauce chicken pizza and the hospitality of the owners, and a third highlighted the fresh quality and affordable pricing on a first visit. That kind of specific, repeat praise is a good sign for a neighborhood pizza shop trying to earn a spot in a family’s regular rotation — whether that family is stopping by for Bacon Day, Dog Day, or a Tuesday night during the first week of school.
How to Order This August
Whether it’s a Bacon Day build, a Dog Day patio lunch, or a back-to-school Personal Pizza order, the most direct way to order is through Rancho Steve’s own online ordering system — no third-party delivery markup, and full visibility into current deals like the Mega Deal and the Personal Pizza pricing. For larger group or patio reservations around Dog Day, or catering-size back-to-school orders for a classroom or team, calling ahead at (916) 851-0749 is the fastest way to confirm details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Rancho Steve’s Pizza have outdoor patio seating? A: Yes. The restaurant’s dining room at 3191 Zinfandel Dr includes a large outdoor patio in addition to indoor seating with eight big-screen TVs.
Q: Can I add bacon to a pizza at Rancho Steve’s? A: Yes — bacon can be added as a topping through the Create Your Own Pizza system, available as a One, Two, or Three Topping build (Two and Three Topping builds are also available on a gluten-free crust).
Q: What are Rancho Steve’s hours in August 2026? A: Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
Q: Does Rancho Steve’s deliver outside of Rancho Cordova? A: Yes — delivery covers Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Gold River, Mather Field, and Arden-Arcade.
Q: Is there a deal that works for a family with different pizza preferences? A: Yes — the Personal Pizza Deal category prices every specialty pizza at a flat $9.99 personal size, so each person in a family can order a different pizza without extra cost.
Q: How do I place a large order for a back-to-school team or classroom event? A: Call (916) 851-0749 to arrange a catering-size order, or order directly online for smaller group pickups.
