Slice of Life: Our Favorite Pizzas in Fayetteville

What’s a college town without an abundance of pizzerias?! Pizza’s place in food culture isn’t lost on Fayetteville, and we’ve got the local pies to prove it.

Maybe it’s the sense of community that flows through Fayetteville, maybe it’s the amazing views of the Ozarks on the patio while you bite through stringy cheese, or maybe it’s just really good pizza, but sharing a slice here is a magical way to bring your group together. Bicker about pineapples or olives and red sauce or white all you’d like, at the end of the day, we’ll still happily sit down together and commune around the holy grail of shareable foods: our beloved pizza!

We’ve got pizzerias to cover the whole spectrum from national chain to food truck, but some of the most popular pizza restaurants in Fayetteville are locally owned and operated. Whatever your style, we bet you’ll find it here.

Wood Stone Craft Pizza + Bar

Uptown | 3619 Mall Ave
Downtown | 557 S School Ave

With locations in north and south Fayetteville, Wood Stone Craft Pizza + Bar offers a fresh, modern atmosphere for diners. On the menu are specialty pizzas, local craft beer, and signature cocktails. They even have a menu of dipping sauces for your crusts, which is a gamechanger in the pizza world. The Uptown location also has an incredible patio!

Try these: Mason Jar Trio // Wedge Salad // Ozarkansas // Full Menu Here

Damgoode Pies

37 East Center Street

Yes, pies as in pizza! Damgoode has a laid-back atmosphere in a prime location right off the historic downtown square. Featuring both signature and traditional pizza styles and a wide range of base sauces, plus sandwiches and salads, this local chain manages to cater to the safest pizza eater all the way to the most adventurous.

Try these: Fred Bread // Damgoode Pepperoni Stuffy with Pink Sauce // Full Menu Here

Geraldi’s

20 S University Ave

Geraldi’s is nestled just south of the intersection of campus and Dickson Street and is chock full of cozy, authentic, Italian vibes. Their pizzas and calzones have a thick, hearty crust and tend to stay in the traditional lane as far as pizza toppings go. You can also have all of your other Italian favorites here, including pasta, salads, and sandwiches.

Try these: Mama Mia Supremo // Tomato, Garlic, and Basil Calzone // Full Menu Here

Bocca Italian Eatery & Pizzeria

2036 N College Ave

If you’re in the mood for pizza with a side of fancy, check out Bocca. The setting is upscale, and everything on the menu is handmade and super authentic. The pizzas are prepared in traditional Napoletana style in a wood-fired oven with plenty of roasted garlic! Full Italian menu too, plus plenty of wine, beers, spirits, and signature cocktails to pair.

Try these: Roasted Eggplant // Margherita // House-made Pappardella // Full Menu Here

Z’s Brick Oven Pizza

2730 N College Ave

Z’s prides itself on sourcing American ingredients and always using fresh dough - hand-mixed, hand-kneaded, and hand-rolled! The brick oven makes for an incredible pizza flavor, but it also lends a cozy vibe to the entire restaurant. Sandwiches, salads, and pasta, along with a beer and wine list round out the menu. Snag a spot by the cozy fireplace for the best seat in the house!

Try these: Z Dip // Meatball Sub // The Hog // Full Menu Here

Marley’s Pizzeria & Bar

609 W Dickson Street #103

Chicago-style deep dish pizza has officially entered the chat. Marley’s is just off of Dickson Street, in the heart of downtown but just tucked away enough to make you feel like you’ve stumbled upon a special secret. The appetizers, sandwiches, and wings are good too, if Chicago-style isn’t your thing.

Try these: Skillet Pizza Dip // Cosmic Charlie // Full Menu Here

Tiny Tim’s Pizza

21 W Mountain Street

This pizzeria on the downtown square has delicious thin-crust pizzas, especially when you pair them with a beer made fresh on site from the other half of the store - West Mountain Brewing Co. The pizza menu features some longtime Fayetteville favorites, and the restaurant also serves up huge salads and a wide array of sandwiches. Ranch lovers: you gotta try the homemade stuff here!

Try these: Tim’s Sub // There’s a Fungus Amongus // Full Menu Here

Tim’s Pizza East

1813 E Mission Blvd

Double take? There is a different Tim’s Pizza in Fayetteville that’s equally as delicious as the Tiny Tim’s on the square! The pizza is straightforward, with a super unique yeasty “crackery” crust that is a Fayetteville staple. The family-owned operation loves to pile their pizzas with tons and tons of cheese, so if you’re here for the ooey-gooeyist pizza you can get, don’t miss this one.

Try these: Supreme Pizza Dip // Tim’s Philly // Sour Hog // Full Menu Here

Wicked Wood Fired Pizza

Fossil Cove | 1946 N Birch Ave
Mobile Food Truck

You’ll find Wicked Wood featured at many Fayetteville events, and with good reason! This Fayetteville favorite lives right outside of Fossil Cove, in addition to their traveling food truck. As the name suggests, the pizzas are wood fired to perfection and pair perfectly with a local beer from their next-door Ale Trail partner.

Try these: Caprese Breadsticks // The Honey Pig // Full Menu Here

Mojo’s Pints & Pies

1200 Garland Ave #7

Mojo’s serves up hearty pizzas with a side of live music - at least three nights each week! It’s also a great spot to watch sports due to their full bar and plenty of TVs. In addition to their music and indoor stage, they also have a large outdoor patio to enjoy with your ‘za!

Try these: Gouda Bites // Big Boss BLT // The Royale // Full Menu Here

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