Gold Dust Pizza has never been just about food—it’s about family, heritage, and a dedication to quality that has been passed down through generations. When the Willey family opened their Modesto location, they weren’t simply expanding their restaurant footprint; they were continuing a legacy of handcrafted excellence and community connection.
For Jeremiah Willey, son of Gold Dust Pizza founders Bob and Monica (Moe), the journey has been personal. Serving as the operations manager, he has been instrumental in this latest venture by developing a cutting-edge mobile app that streamlines ordering and deepens customer engagement and overseeing daily operations. The app allows seamless ordering across all Gold Dust locations, with orders directly routing to kitchen printers. It’s a tech-forward approach that reflects the family’s commitment to innovation.
“Gold Dust Pizza isn’t just a business to us—it’s part of who we are,” Jeremiah says. “With the Modesto location and the new app, we’re making sure our family’s tradition continues to grow.”
Every Gold Dust Pizza is crafted with care, using fresh, local ingredients that highlight California’s best flavors. Their menu is a testament to their commitment to quality, offering mouthwatering creations like: Miner Moe’s BBQ Chicken – A bold fusion of barbecue sauce, tender chicken, red onion, pineapple, and crispy bacon; Motherlode Meat – Loaded with cheese, salami, pepperoni, ham, linguica, bacon, and sausage—a carnivore’s dream; Fig & Prosciutto – A gourmet masterpiece with blue cheese, mozzarella, fig jam, olive oil, prosciutto, arugula, and fig balsamic glaze; and Gold Dust Combo – Classic toppings meet artisan craftsmanship with pepperoni, ham, yellow onion, mushroom, green pepper, and bacon.
Whether guests choose a traditional favorite or an adventurous new flavor, every pizza reflects Gold Dust’s commitment to handcrafted perfection.
Gold Dust Pizza’s story began in 1984 with a single Pizza Plus location. Now, the family operates multiple Gold Dust Pizza restaurants in Ripon, Oakdale, Sutter Creek and Copperopolis, an ice cream shop, and Falcons Lair, with plans to expand.
The Modesto location, dubbed Gold Dust Pizza Express, launched in late 2024 as a response to the growing demand for convenient takeout and delivery. With a streamlined approach focused on digital ordering through the app, customers can enjoy their favorite Gold Dust creations at the touch of a button.
Yet despite the technological advances, the heart of Gold Dust Pizza remains unchanged: quality ingredients, a commitment to craftsmanship, and a family-first approach to hospitality.
“We’ve always believed in doing things the right way—with passion, care, and the best ingredients we can find,” Moe Willey says. “That’s what makes our pizza special, and it’s what keeps our customers coming back.”
