Fort Collins Pizza Spot Named One of America's Best Restaurants

Postcard Pizza, located inside Equinox Brewing, recognized by USA Today as a top eatery in the country.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

Postcard Pizza, a Detroit-style pizza restaurant located inside Equinox Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado, has been named one of the best restaurants in the United States by USA Today. The restaurant was selected by local food journalists as a standout spot in the country.

Why it matters

This recognition highlights the growing reputation of Fort Collins as a culinary destination, with a local pizza joint earning national acclaim. It also showcases the success of Postcard Pizza's unique business model of operating within an established brewery, tapping into the city's vibrant craft beer scene.

The details

Postcard Pizza specializes in Detroit-style pizza and is known for its global specials like the banh mi pie and potato pesto. The restaurant is open Thursday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM inside the Equinox Brewing taproom in Fort Collins.

  • Postcard Pizza has been operating inside Equinox Brewing since 2023.
  • USA Today released its list of the best restaurants in America in February 2026.

The players

Postcard Pizza

A Detroit-style pizza restaurant located inside Equinox Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Equinox Brewing

A craft brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado that hosts Postcard Pizza within its taproom.

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What’s next

Postcard Pizza plans to celebrate its national recognition with a special anniversary event at Equinox Brewing on March 1, 2026.

The takeaway

Postcard Pizza's success demonstrates that innovative, community-focused restaurants can thrive in Fort Collins, even by operating within an established business like a local brewery. This recognition puts the city on the map as a rising culinary destination.