Hot and fresh: A guide to local pizza perfection

Eugene and Springfield boast a delicious pizza scene that goes far beyond the familiar chain restaurants. This guide focuses exclusively on pizza-forward establishments with more areas to be added as we grow. 

You won’t find the familiar chain spots here, or take and bake establishments, nor restaurants that have pizza as only a portion of their menu — we’re sticking to places that offer pizza as their primary menu item. 

We’ve also kept our spotlight on the immediate Eugene-Springfield area, saving outlying communities for future additions. Consider this a starting point for exploring the pizza landscape of our area. 

We’ll update and expand this guide over time, so be sure to let us know who has your favorite pizza. Did we miss a spot? Let us know. Tag our food and beverage reporter, Vanessa Salvia, on Instagram at @vanessaathetable, or email her at vanessa@lookoutlocal.com.

A Little Pizza Oregon
https://www.alittlepizzaoregon.com
510 Conger St. (outside Arable Brewing Company)
541-930-9339 (text preferred)
Wednesday and Thursday: 2 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 2 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: noon – 8 p.m.

A Little Pizza Oregon is a food truck, established in 2020, parked outside Arable Brewing. Wednesday is tavern-style night, which means an ultra-thin, crispy crust, round pizza often cut into square slices. On Detroit-style pizza days, expect a crispy-yet-chewy dough baked in a rectangular pan, which makes the crust and cheese edges extra crispy and caramelized. Monitor Instagram (@alittlepizzaoregon) for updates.

Bartolotti’s 
https://www.bartolottiseugene.com
2760 Friendly St.
541-525-7556
Monday – Friday: noon – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: noon – 6 p.m.
Bartolotti’s Pizza Bistro (University of Oregon campus)
1395 University St.
541-485-1275
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

The Friendly Street food location is great any time of the year since it is fully covered and enclosed, with a permanent structure that’s air-conditioned during warm months and heated during cold months. The rooftop seating area also offers dining with a view overlooking the Friendly Street neighborhood. The UO location is in the Erb Memorial Union — a cozy spot with large booths for groups to meet, talk, have a pint, relax, and get a slice or whole pie. Don’t miss the truly garlicky garlic knots. For slices, enjoy traditional cheese, pepperoni, a Marge (their version of a Margherita), or the slice of the day. Save room for their handmade cannolis for dessert. 

Bellizzi’s Pizza Joint
https://bellizzipizza.com
1600 Coburg Road No. 2E
541-686-9996
11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., daily

Bellizzi’s Pizza & Pasta had a small, popular downtown location in the late 1990s, then revived it in 2022 on Coburg Road. Then, as now, the family name is important, and the Bellizzi family claims their inspiration from Grandma Bellizzi, who taught them how to make delicious pizza with a thick, chewy, rolled crust and thin pie. The menu includes garlic bread, salads, stromboli, pasta meals, and sandwiches along with pizza. They have plenty of meat-loving options and eight vegetarian pies, or make your own. They even have some take-and-bakes. Order a handmade cannoli dipped into chocolate chips for dessert. 

Charred Apizza
https://www.facebook.com/CharredApizza
326 Main St., Springfield
541-746-7999
Thursday – Saturday 5 – 9 p.m.
The soft opening of Charred Apizza, which shares space with The Washburne Cafe in Springfield, was just in February, but they ready for business now. Charred Apizza is Terry McKay and David Lucht, who has a lot of experience in town including at (now-closed) Ciao Pizza Trattoria. Charred specializes in Detroit-style pizza with a menu that also includes fried mozzarella, cheesy breads, salads, and sweets. Try pies by the slice or whole pie. Gluten-free slices are available in request.

Countryside Pizza & Grill
https://www.countrysidepizzagrill.com
645 River Road
541-463-7632
Restaurant open 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., 
Friday and Saturday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
(Bar can cook pizzas after restaurant closes)

While Countryside has a large selection of burgers and salads along with a diner-style breakfast menu, it’s are known for their pizza. Get a personal-size 8-inch pizza, a 12-inch, 14-inch, or 16-inch pizza to feed the whole crew. Choose from standard selections such as the Greek (kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, artichoke hearts, and garlic) or the barbecue chicken (optional red onions), or make your own. Choose from thin or rolled crust. Countryside has monthly pizza specials with unusual combos like jalapeño beer cheese soup as the sauce topped with pulled pork. 

Coburg Pizza Company
https://coburgpizza.com
1710 Centennial Blvd., Springfield
90999 S. Willamette St., Coburg
541-484-6600
Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Nanna’s Cafe: Monday – Saturday: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
90999 S. Willamette St., Coburg
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Coburg Pizza Company is pizza reimagined. Yes, you can get your classic cheese and pepperoni here, but this is the place to let your taste buds be adventurous and try toppings that you may never have considered for pizza before. Try Louisiana jambalaya pie with shrimp, andouille sausage, red beans, tomatoes, and bell peppers on a spicy Cajun Alfredo. Or Chinatown crab Rangoon with cream cheese and Dungeness crab, green onions, crunchy wontons, and sweet and sour sauce. They make their sauce and dough daily. Pizzas come in three sizes: piccolo (six slices), medio (eight slices), and grande (12 slices). Try cinnamon roll or cherry crisp pizza for dessert. Visit Nanna’s Cafe, inside the Coburg location, for morning espresso, pastries, and afternoon (or anytime!) gelato. 

Hey Neighbor!
https://h-n-p-h.com
1621 E. 19th Ave. 
605 W. 19th Ave.
541-505-9302
Monday – Sunday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Get a 12-inch hand-tossed wood-fired pie, what they call “neo-Neapolitan,” meaning it’s not actually Neapolitan, but pretty close in style. The menu has 20 pizzas to choose from, including the polpetta with house-made meatballs, the vongole with clams, or (She’s My) Cherry Pie with cherry chutney. There’s always a seasonal pizza taking advantage of what’s fresh from local farms, and unique specials that pop up occasionally, like the elote pizza with corn, green chili, chili aioli, and pickled onions.

Joey’s Pizza
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joeys-Pizza/185313478182500
1498 S. A St., Springfield
541-746-6913
Tuesday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: noon – 7 p.m.

Joey’s offers an old-fashioned pizza parlor experience, something not easily found these days. Old-timers might recall it being a Shakey’s pizza parlor in the 1950s. Now, it serves classic pies with flavorful, thick sauce, lots of cheese, and sizzling, greasy cup pepperoni. On certain days of the month, you can get half off your cheese pizza depending on the first letter of your last name. No social presence and sometimes they don’t answer the phone, but go in and order; you won’t be disappointed. 

Mezza Luna Pizzeria
https://www.mezzalunapizzeria.com
933 Pearl St. 
541-684-8900
115 S. Fifth St., Springfield 
541-653-8661
Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

One of Mezza Luna’s owners, John Fitzgerald, was raised in New Jersey. He opened the downtown Mezza Luna in January 2005 after studying authentic New York pizza — and that style continues with a thin crust loaded with toppings, not too much cheese, and a slice that holds its shape when you pick it up. Pizzas are hand-tossed (no mechanical sheeters) and they use a fresh, homemade chicken or pork sausage recipe. Five pies are available by the slice all day: cheese, pepperoni, one with meat, and two vegetarian. Choose from a 14-inch (gluten-free available) or 18-inch pizza, and half-and-half pies. Make your own pizza and choose from basil pesto, artichoke pesto, classic tomato sauce, garlic and olive oil, or vegan spread.

MOD Pizza
www.modpizza.com
203 Coburg Road
458-205-8910
77 E. 29th Ave.
541-515-6554
1820 Olympic St., Springfield
458-201-5438
Sunday – Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.

MOD Pizza is a chain that started in Seattle and the build-your-own pizza experience is sort of like a visit to Subway. Choose a mini, mod-, or mega size; select a signature pizza, or craft your own from 40 toppings and sauces — and yes, you really can get unlimited toppings for one price. Gluten-friendly and cauliflower crusts are also options. The made-on-demand (MOD) pizzas are cooked quickly in an 800-degree oven, so customers get a hot, crispy pizza of their own design, fast. 

Oakshire Commons
https://oakbrew.com/
416 Main St., Springfield
541-654-5520
Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Oakshire Brewing’s Springfield outpost opened early April, with a large and open indoor space and a few outdoor tables alongside bustling Main Street. The kitchen is set to start serving square pan pizzas April 25. Not quite Detroit, not quite Sicilian, but drawing inspiration from both styles, it has the fluffy-but-thick crust and crispy cheese edges. Even after the kitchen opens, guests are welcome to bring in their own food from the many excellent restaurants nearby.

Papa’s Pizza 
www.papaspizza,net
1700 W. 11th Ave.
541-345-0107
1577 Coburg Road
541-686-0750
4011 Main St., Springfield
541-741-1111
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily

If you have children in your life, you undoubtedly already know about this place. Pretty much every day of the week, but especially weekends, the place is packed with families celebrating birthdays and taking advantage of the playroom. If you don’t have children, you can still enjoy their crunchy, cracker-crust–style pizzas, nice salad bar, good lunch buffet along with a lot of toppings to choose from to customize your order. One favorite is the Mount Bachelor, with pesto sauce, garlic, olives, mildly spicy banana peppers, artichokes and sausage. Pizzas are cut into many small slices, so it’s easy to have a lot or a little. Vegan cheese and gluten-free crusts are available. 

Pegasus Pizza
https://www.pegasuspizza.net
790 E. 14th Ave.
541-344-4471
Tuesday – Saturday: noon – 10 p.m.
Sunday: noon – 8 p.m.
4 Oakway Center 
541-344-0844
Sunday – Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
2864 Willamette St. No. 30
541-344-9931
Tuesday – Sunday: noon – 8 p.m.

Pegasus Pizza is local and family-owned. The original University of Oregon campus–area location opened in 1989 (hours here change with the school schedule) and they have since expanded to two other locations. Sauce options such as pesto, teriyaki, barbecue, and olive oil provide variety, whether you get vegetarian or meat-friendly. Calzones and salads are popular too. Enjoy cocktails at the campus location’s Fathoms Bar, underneath the pizza restaurant. Vegan cheese and gluten-free crusts available (12-inch only). 

Pieology Pizzeria
https://pieology.com
2860 Gateway St. Suite MT202, Springfield
541-357-4361
11 a.m. – 9 p.m., daily

Go through the ordering process at this franchised spot and choose your own crust and toppings, then they make the pizza the way you order it, in a similar manner to MOD Pizza. Choose from thin, thick, stuffed, cauliflower, and gluten-free crusts. Sauces include buffalo, ranch, alfredo, barbecue, and pesto, in addition to house red sauce. Vegan cheese is an option. Lots of topping choices mean you can make your pizza, calzone, or salad your way. 

Pizzeria DOP
https://pizzeriadop.com
Osteria DOP
https://osteriadop.com
1122 Oak St.
Tuesday – Saturday: 5-10 p.m.

DOP stands for “Denominazione di Origine Protetta” in Italian, translating to “Protected Designation of Origin.” This is important because the owner, Rocky Maselli, earned a Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN) certification, meaning he is certified in the traditional art of Neapolitan pizza. Osteria DOP arose from the Pizzeria DOP food cart, which still roams around town, often parking at breweries or wineries. The food truck is set up with a wood-burning oven, so staff can make delicious pizzas with a chewy crust and signature Neapolitan char whether or not you’re in the restaurant. Follow the truck’s location on Instagram (@pizzeriadop). Osteria DOP is small and often busy, so go when you are either not in a hurry or have time to wait. Twelve-inch pizzas are topped with traditional southern Italian ingredients. Try the classic Margherita (tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella), the Calabrian (tomato sauce, ricotta, smoked mozzarella, spicy salami) or the Montanara with lightly fried dough and smoked mozzarella.

Roaring Rapids Pizza Company
https://roaringrapidspizza.com
4006 Franklin Blvd.
541-988-9819
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Surprisingly, although both Eugene and Springfield have a river that runs right through town, there are very few restaurants with river views. Roaring Rapids is one of them. On nice days, the large outdoor deck is often full, but the dining room has large windows that afford a view from inside. This is a prime location for kids’ birthdays and special events due to the indoor carousel. The brick oven–baked pizza is crispy yet soft and bready, with a variety of signature pizzas. Expect all the standard toppings along with a tasty vegetarian spinach Florentine (spinach, roasted garlic, Parmesan, Roma tomatoes) and Middle Fork Madness that has six different meats. Small gluten-free or medium cauliflower crusts are also options. 

R Pizza
https://www.rpizzaor.com
1406 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield
541-636-3830
Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. – midnight
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

R Pizza is an offshoot of Royal India, a local Indian restaurant. Royal India and Royal Pizza have nontraditional menus offering tempting taste combinations. Choose from classic cheese and pepperoni, or branch out into the Tikka Pizza, made with tikka masala sauce as the base and either chicken or paneer (cheese) along with corn salsa and other flavorful toppings. Another fusion pizza is the Spicy Korean, with miso sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, bacon, onions, roasted and fried garlic, jalapeños, hot honey, herbs, sesame seeds, and shredded nori. Their cheese breads can be topped with pesto or kimchi. Four pizza sizes from 10-inch to 18-inch and gluten-free (12-inch only) mean everyone can get what they want.

Sam Bond’s Garage
https://www.sambonds.com
407 Blair Blvd.
541-431-6603
4 p.m. – midnight, daily

While Sam Bond’s Garage is not a pizza parlor — it’s actually a cute music venue housed in an old mechanics shop — it’s known for their pizza by the slice. Stop in for different slices each day. Frequent options are cheese, pepperoni, pesto feta with olives and onions, and tasty vegan slices. Enjoy the rustic, neighborhood-focused vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. Beverages are served in Mason jars (full bar) and there’s always something happening on the stage. After 8:30 p.m., it’s 21 and older.

Seize the Slice
https://www.facebook.com/p/Seize-the-Slice-61559735379163
2445 Hilyard St.
541-654-5013
Tuesday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Enjoy wood-fired pizza in a cute little cafe right next door to Seize the Cafe. Seize the Slice cooks its pies in a wood-fired oven, behind the counter. Find flavors you won’t see elsewhere, such as the Serious Pie with sherried mushrooms and truffled cheese. They embellish the Greek with fresh oregano grown right outside their shop. The vegan Aristocrat has hazelnut pesto as the base and sun-dried tomatoes. Get a lunch special slice, salad, and soda, and leave with a scoop of house-made ice cream. There’s always a meat and a veggie slice available and it’s always $5. If you want a whole pie, order before 7:30 p.m. before they start closing the kitchen.

Slice Pizzeria & Bar
https://www.slicepizzeriabar.com
910 Willamette St.
541-681-8420
Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – midnight
Friday: 11 a.m. – 3 a.m.
Saturday: noon – 3  a.m.
325 Blair Blvd.
541-653-9937
Sunday through Thursday: 11 a.m. – midnight
Friday: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday: noon – 1  a.m.

Both locations of Slice offer a distinctly different vibe. The downtown location on Willamette Street, in the former Sizzle Pie location, is a busy come-and-go spot with a lot of foot traffic. The Whiteaker location on Blair Boulevard is more of a casual neighborhood place with a nice outdoor eating area and a stage for live music. At both locations, choose from five slices plus a gluten-free and vegan option, available all the time or order your custom whole pie. Crispy and thin crust, nice yeasty flavor, light sauce, light cheese, and light topping ratio, but the slices hold their own in shape and flavor.

Sy’s New York Pizza
https://www.sysnewyorkpizza.com
1211 Alder St.
541-686-9598
Sunday – Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 3  a.m.

Since 1978, Sy’s has been a staple of the University of Oregon campus food scene. While the original owner, Sy Zeer, is no longer involved, nothing about the look of the place has changed. The new owner has implemented new menu items, the main one being a meatball sandwich. The sauce recipe is the same as it’s been for 45 years. The garlic knots are soft, buttery, and flavorful. And if you don’t see the Sicilian on the online menu anymore, don’t fret. They still have the delicious square thick-crust slices, but the two-day prep time means they are now relegated to the “secret menu,” so ask if they are available. Sy’s is not the place for a group event … it’s a walk-up counter with just six seats inside for eating your slice on the go or taking a whole pie with you. 

Track Town Pizza
https://tracktownpizza.com
1809 Franklin Blvd.
541-284-8484
Sunday through Thursday: 11 a.m. – midnight 
Friday and Saturday.: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.

Track Town Pizza has been open near the University of Oregon campus since 1978. That history is represented in the artwork adorning its walls, which honor the highpoints of our area’s impressive athletes. If you’re a track fan, you’ll love the track theme that permeates the menu, such as the 100-Yard Dash topped with Canadian bacon, pepperoni, pineapple, black olives, ground beef, and sausage. The chicken pizzas are a perennial favorite, and you can get them four ways. Crust is an in-between thick and thin dough, and they pile on the toppings. Track Town also has a good lunch buffet on weekdays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The Wheel Apizza Pub
https://www.thewheelapizzapub.com
390 Lincoln St. No. 101
541-735-3860
Sunday – Thursday: noon – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: noon -10 p.m.

“Apizza” isn’t an affectation meant to bring their listing to the front of the dictionary. Apizza is actually a New Haven, Connecticut–style pizza, which is less common out West. While New Haven– and New York–style pizzas are both descended from Neapolitan (thin, light cheese, light sauce), apizza is a little different since there’s got to be a charred edge (there may be black spots, but it shouldn’t be burnt!) The Wheel sources a lot of local and seasonal ingredients. Lots of vegan options, including vegan tempeh sausage and herbed cashew cheese. Perhaps the most unique pizza on the menu is the Moby Dick, with a lemon cream base, bay shrimp, bacon, fresh garlic, oregano, chives, and pecorino.

Whirled Pies Downtown
https://whirledpies.com
199 W. Eighth Ave.
541-338-9333
Monday – Saturday: 3 – 10 p.m.

Whirled Pies is more than a pizza place. It’s half music and event venue, half pizza restaurant. The building also houses a coffee shop and a rare book store in the basement. Ever noticed the cool curvature of the exterior? That’s because the building used to be a car dealership in the 1950s. Get pizza by the slice for a quick bite or take pies to go. Choose from cheese or pepperoni, of course, but also try the Monroe Street with pulled pork, or the West Jefferson with peanut sauce and chicken. The housemade artichoke spinach dip, served with breadsticks made from the pizza dough, in the shape of a flower, is a nonpizza menu highlight. 

Willamette Artisan Pizza
https://willametteartisanpizza.com
255 Madison St.
541-731-1261
Tuesday through Saturday: 4 – 9 p.m.

Willamette Artisan Pizza is a food truck in the parking lot of wine tasting room and venue 255 Madison. The farmers market focus of ingredient sourcing is evident in menu items such as yams, chevre, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, beets, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. There’s a focus on vegan and vegetarian pizzas here, with toppings including seasoned tofu and lots of roasted veggies. Those of you who remember Pizza Research Institute will be pleased to know that the pizzas here are often topped in the colorful mandala style that PRI was known for. 

Za Cart Pizza
https://www.facebook.com/zacartpizza
37 W. 13th Ave.
541-514-3621
Wednesday and Thursday: 4 p.m. – midnight
Friday: 4 p.m. – 2  a.m.
Saturday: noon – midnight

Za Cart, is, as its name suggests, a cart parked in the little pod of carts outside of Field House. You can take your pizzas into Field House and get a beer or cocktail, watch games on the huge-screen TVs, or play them in the Nintendo lounge. Za Cart operates on its own time. If they don’t answer the phone, they’re probably not open. Sometimes they open late or close early. But if you can forgive the occasional randomness, you’ll be rewarded with huge, delicious pizzas that you can customize in a lot of ways. Owner Jeff Letey will ask you how well done you want your pie cooked so if you like it softer or crunchier, it’s yours. Want stuffed crust? Just ask for it. Want extra herb butter sauce on the edges? Tell him. Cheese, pepperoni, vegan, and a special of the day slice are always available. 

Zest Kitchen & Bar
https://www.zesteugene.com
999 Willamette St. Suite 300 (third floor)
541-357-1011
Tuesday – Saturday: 4 – 9 p.m.

Zest Kitchen & Bar is the restaurant at the top of the Downtown Athletic Club, but you don’t have to be a club member to get to it. Plus, you get to take an elevator ride up to it and get a nice view of downtown while you’re waiting, which makes it feel big-city fancy even though it’s not. There is a formal dining room, but there’s also a casual bar, and outdoor patio seating. Half the menu is salads, entrees (steaks, risotto, salmon) and burgers, while the other half is delicious wood-fired pizza. Choose from Margherita, pepperoni, sausage & mushroom (with roasted red pepper sauce and goat cheese), Mediterranean (with red sauce, veggies, and feta), or a special pizza that changes with the seasons.