Need more pizza in your life, but want to avoid breaking the bank?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the finest sources for affordable pizza in Colorado Springs, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Bambino's Urban Pizzeria
Topping the list is Bambino's Urban Pizzeria. Located at 36 E. Bijou St. in Central Colorado Springs, the Italian joint, which is best known for its pizza, is the highest-rated budget-friendly pizzeria in Colorado Springs, boasting 4.5 stars out of 265 reviews on Yelp.
In the words of the history section of its Yelp profile, "Over the years, Bambino's [has been] a staple for Italian food within the community, with homemade pizza sauce sauce and dough made from scratch daily."
Regarding signature items, the business notes, "We give the customers the ability to customize their pizza right before their eyes. We offer 11.5-inch pizzas with homemade Neapolitan dough and unlimited toppings for $8.50."
2. Slice420
Next up is Old Colorado City's Slice420, situated at 2501 W. Colorado Ave., Suite 108. With 4.5 stars out of 198 reviews on Yelp, the pizzeria has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-cost option.
Per the business' Yelp bio, "We strive to enrich the lives of our staff and our neighbors by passionately serving amazing and authentic New York-style pizza and pastries," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We offer a daily variety of pizza by the slice, as well as a full menu that includes amazing starters, calzones, heroes, salads and so much more."
3. MOD Pizza
Briargate's outpost of the national chain MOD Pizza, located at 7447 N. Academy Blvd., is another primo choice, with Yelpers giving the economical fast food eatery, which specializes in pizza, 4.5 stars out of 235 reviews.
If you're hungry for more information, we found these details about MOD Pizza.
"MOD Pizza specializes in individual artisan-style pizzas Made On Demand (MOD) in a fast, friendly and stylish environment," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "All pizzas are cooked by hand in an 800-degree display oven and [are] ready in under five minutes, with as many toppings as you like for one low price. You can also create your own salads."
4. Roadrunner Pizza & Pasta
Over in Central Colorado Springs, check out Roadrunner Pizza & Pasta, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 75 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the reasonably priced pizzeria by heading over to 3113 N. Hancock Ave.
According to its Yelp profile, Roadrunner Pizza & Pasta is known for its "fast service, delivery, friendly people [and] fresh, hot, delicious food."
"All of our dough is made fresh in our store daily, and we make our sauce from fresh-packed ground tomatoes, not from concentrate or watered-down tomato paste," its Yelp page continues. "We grate our own custom cheese blend in-store from 100% real mozzarella, smoked provolone and cheddar cheese."
5. Leon Gessi New York Pizza
Last but not least, there's Leon Gessi New York Pizza, an East Colorado Springs favorite with four stars out of 172 reviews. Stop by 1806 Palmer Park Blvd. to hit up the pizzeria next time you're in the mood for cheap eats.
Yelper Theresa B., who reviewed Leon Gessi New York Pizza on Oct. 4 wrote, "Excellent, excellent, excellent pizza! ... The thin crust here and the sauce are impeccable. Quality ingredients, casual environment [and] great for take-out!"
Corrie S. added, "What's not to love about his place? It's got a mom-and-pop feel and killer New York-style pizza. At a great price, you can just keep [eating] pizza until your heart's content."
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