Denver's Top 5 Pizza Spots Offer Variety and Accolades

From Detroit-style to Neapolitan, the Mile High City's pizza scene has never been hotter.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:42pm

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A high-contrast, brightly colored silkscreen print of a single, iconic pizza slice repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the vibrant and diverse pizza culture of Denver.Denver's diverse and acclaimed pizza scene offers a range of styles, from Detroit-style to Neapolitan, that have earned the city national recognition.Denver Today

A recent study named Denver the best pizza city in the country, and the local scene has never been deeper. This list highlights five standout pizza places around Denver, from award-winning Detroit-style pies to wood-fired Neapolitan classics, that are worth the drive or the wait.

Why it matters

Denver's pizza renaissance reflects the city's growing reputation as a culinary destination, with innovative takes on classic styles and a thriving craft beer scene to pair them with. These top spots showcase the depth and diversity of the local pizza landscape.

The details

The list includes Blue Pan Pizza, known for its Detroit-style square-cut pies with caramelized cheese edges; Peckish, a DTC sleeper hit with a signature double pepperoni pizza; Cart-Driver, a wood-fired sourdough specialist in RiNo and LoHi; Marco's Coal-Fired, the only Neapolitan-certified pizzeria in Denver; and Hops & Pie, a Berkeley favorite pairing creative seasonal pies with an impressive craft beer selection.

  • A recent study named Denver the best pizza city in the country.
  • Blue Pan Pizza has been open since 2015.
  • Peckish was named a Westword Best of Denver 2026 finalist for Best Wings.

The players

Blue Pan Pizza

A Detroit-style pizza specialist with three neighborhood locations and concession spots inside Empower Field.

Peckish

A Denver Tech Center restaurant that started as a wings-and-sports-bar concept but has built a reputation for its craft pizza, including the signature Double Pepperoni pie.

Cart-Driver

A pizzeria with wood-fired sourdough crust in the RiNo and LoHi neighborhoods, known for its Neapolitan-style pies and patio dining.

Marco's Coal-Fired

The only pizzeria in Denver certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, serving Neapolitan-style pies cooked in a coal-fired oven.

Hops & Pie

A Berkeley neighborhood favorite that pairs creative seasonal pizzas with an impressive craft beer selection, voted Best Restaurant in Berkeley by Westword readers.

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What they’re saying

“I dream about this pie!”

— Fizz, Radio Host

The takeaway

Denver's pizza scene has never been more diverse and acclaimed, with standout spots offering a range of styles from Detroit-style to Neapolitan, all complemented by the city's thriving craft beer culture.