A lot goes into choosing a pizza — even beyond the question of toppings. But whether you go for takeout or sit-down, thick crust or thin, sauced or bare, you want something delicious — particularly on National Pizza Day, Feb. 9.
Fortunately, Denver boasts a number of quality pizza shops to satisfy your craving for a slice or a pie.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pizza outlets, using both Yelp data and our own blend of spices to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture — or to call — on National Pizza Day.
1. Hops & Pie
Topping the list is Hops & Pie. Located at 3920 Tennyson St., the beer bar, which offers pizza, sandwiches and more, is the highest rated pizza spot in Denver, boasting 4.5 stars out of 852 reviews on Yelp.
2. Esters Neighborhood Pub
Next up is Virginia Village's Esters Neighborhood Pub, situated at 1950 S. Holly St. With 4.5 stars out of 558 reviews on Yelp, the pub and New American spot, serving pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Blue Pan Pizza
West Highland's Blue Pan Pizza, located at 3930 W. 32nd Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score pizza and more 4.5 stars out of 463 reviews.
4. Osteria Marco
Osteria Marco, a bar and Italian spot that offers pizza and more in LoDo, is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 1,410 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1453 Larimer St. to see for yourself.
5. Ian's Pizza
Last but not least, over in Five Points, check out Ian's Pizza, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 416 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score pizza and more at 2210 Blake St.
