National Pizza Day: best pizza on the Western Slope

Ryn Lewis
·2 min read

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — National Pizza Day is Feb. 9. For those looking to celebrate, WesternSlopeNow asked the community what their favorite local pizza place is. Out of the 26 businesses mentioned, here are the ones viewers liked the most.

The place with the most votes was Hot Tomato — 16 commenters said the Fruita-located restaurant was the best. One commenter said they have the “best crust and specialty pizza, hands down.” Another said their salads are “out of this world.” Two other commenters said they also have great staff.

Pablo’s Pizza was second with 14 comments. One commenter said they have “unique flavor combos that are super delicious” and even offered her four kids a “hunk of dough” to play with while they waited for their pizzas. Pablo’s has locations in Grand Junction and Fruita.

Junct’n Square was third with 9 comments. Commenters said their salads are “to kill for” and they have “just the right amount of ingredients on the pizza.” One commenter praised their ‘Antipasta’ salad.

Honorable mentions:

  • Bravo Pizza at CMU – 8 votes [“I’m a New Yorker who loves my NY-style pizza. While nothing compares to back east… Bravo is the best.”]

  • Diorios in Grand Junction and Palisade – 8 votes [“Their pizza has more of an east coast vibe.”]

  • Mountain High Pie in Collbran – 7 votes [“They are local and have amazing homemade sauces.”]

  • Hogback Pizza in New Castle – 6 votes

  • Colorado Boy in Montrose – 4 votes

  • Showstoppers Pizza & Bakery – 3 votes

  • Pizza Amore in Grand Junction – 3 votes

  • Smokin Oak in Clifton – 3 votes

  • Enzo’s Ristorante Italiano in Grand Junction – 3 votes

  • Secret Stash in Crested Butte – 3 votes

  • Brown Dog in Telluride – 3 votes

  • Mario’s in Gunnison – 3 votes

  • Scallywags Bar and Grill in Grand Junction – 3 votes [“They make their dough and everything is fresh and so yummy.”]

  • Kannah Creek in Grand Junction – 3 votes [“It’s incredible and freshly made.”]

  • Carelli’s in Craig – 2 votes

  • Timbo’s in Basalt – 1 vote

  • Citrolas in Grand Junction – 1 vote

  • Munchies in Fruita – 1 vote

  • Dark Sky Pie Pizza in Norwood – 1 vote [“Hands down the best pizza and staff… They have specials all the time with different pizzas I would have never thought of trying.”]

  • Propaganda Pie in Redstone – 1 vote

  • Pie-Zan’s in Gunnison – 1 vote

  • Zaks Wood Fired Pizza in Moab, Utah – 1 vote

  • Pahgres in Montrose – 1 vote

If you’re looking to grab a slice today, there are plenty of great options on the Western Slope.

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