I Ubered to another restaurant in the area, only to find them closed early due to the cold. I stumbled upon Big River Pizza after searching for restaurants in the area. Upon arriving, I was quickly greeted and given a brief overview of the menu and the various slices available at the moment. I ordered one pepperoni and sausage slice, as well as one cheese slice. They were brought out to me soon after. The pizza was fantastic! It was thin, but not too thin, and crispy. I also really loved the space itself. The restaurant was full of art and there was so much to look at--it was like an I Spy game! read more

Big River Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Very cute and casual pizza place. We went there after visiting thr Glow light event near by. The pizza we had was pretty good - we ordered their slides special for a quick bite, but I d imagine their whole pizza would be good too. Very good deal - would definitely come back. Bonus- they got board games read more

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Love this place! Food, service and atmosphere are great. Right down town across from farmers market. We got the meat lovers this time it it was spot on flavor train! read more

Big River Pizza - Meat lovers pizza-last slice remaining - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

A Saint Paul resident brought our Board to Big River Pizza for a Saturday lunch, and I am so glad that his local knowledge was so good! Great atmosphere, plenty of interior space, and an overall good vibe from the staff. I love being able to buy pizza by the slice, and their interior counter display makes it clear that you have many options. There were six different slice choices, and all were tempting, I ended up choosing two, one slice a white pizza option with tasty toppings of mozzarella, garlic, and spinach, and the other a simple sausage choice. Both were tasty, served at the right temperature, and averaged just under $5 per slice. The customer service rocked, and I particularly enjoyed how they surrendered an entire wall to a local elementary school and their artwork. It told me volumes about who they are. Downtown location, street parking all around, light rail nearby, and CHS Field a block away, this place is so darn good and it has me wondering when I'm coming back to St Paul to enjoy it again. Hmmmm, maybe later today on my way out of town??? read more

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Hope approved! Deemed Best cheese pizza EVER for a 7 yr old, And grandma likes the sausage pizza too. Get the lunch special, a good deal. The Cashier and pizza guy could not be more helpful and friendly. Thank you!!! Hopes pizza was cut up onto 1" squares perfect for her to eat. read more

Big River Pizza - Hope approved cheese pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Would have been 5 stars but one of the three items I ordered was literally soggy as hell, it was wet and it almost soaked through the bottom of the pizza box. That was a bummer (Frank and Mary Pizza). Do not recommend for travel! The other pizza was the meat lovers and it was sooo good! Good quality meats and the sauce and cheese ratio was perfect. It was close to a New York style pizza but not quite. The garlic cheese bread was really good too. I'm willing to give it another try, lots of interesting looking pies!! read more

Big River Pizza - Frank N' Mary Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This place is an all time favorite. Not only is the staff amazing but the piza is divine. I have not yet ordered one that I hated. The spinach artichoke dip is da bomb and they have a large selection of alcohol beverages to wash it down. I have had nothing but exceptional service here and they do live music and events. read more

Big River Pizza - The garden piza - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We got takeout from big River. Pizza was delicious. Salad was excellent also. Very fast service.

The Employees there are polite and thoughtful. And the ambiance isn't even a thought, to much amazing art on display and for sale.And the ZA reminds me of Shakey's pizza it was in Columbia heights. Keep it up, read more

Super unique pizzas 10,000 leeks pizza as an example. Bacon Jam Sunrise a nice balance of morning sunny side up eggs and a sweet jam as part of the toppings. Fast fire created pizzas which we were able to pick up ahead of our scheduled time. read more

We came to St Paul, Mn to partake in the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Big River Pizza had a performer that I had seen before and was excited to see again. We weren't planning on eating or drinking, just wanted to see the show. One step in and the smell of their pizza's hit you! So good that even if you weren't planning on having on you do anyway. You can get a whole pizza or some varieties by the slice and a slice was about 1/3 off a whole pizza! We had the 12" Margherita and two craft beers. Both were great. The service was fast and friendly considering how busy they were. They have a few booths and small tables toward the back of the restaurant and two very long "Family style" tables going down the middle. Great for getting to know other people enjoying great pizza. They also have seating along the windows facing 5th Ave and Wall Street. They are directly across from the farmers market in lower town. Plenty of on street parking as well as lots near by. Can't wait to go back! read more

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One of the best places in the Twin Cities for NY style pizza! Definitely in my top 5 along with Cossetta, ElMar, Joey Nova, and Andrea. We got 4 different pizzas and all were perfect, and ready exactly when requested through online ordering. Staff is very friendly. read more

Big River Pizza - Got bumped around a bit after I picked it up, but it was otherwise a perfect Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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One of the best pizzas I've ever had. Literally so delicious and amazing. The people were kind, and it was well-kept inside. read more

Big River Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Food is delicious! One of the best pizzas we have had in the area. Service was friendly and good pacing between the salad and the pizza.

Tried the St. Vincent, one of their signature pizzas. Came to $31 for a very skimpy 14" pie. Wood-fire taste and ingredients were fine, but overall I felt like I paid way too much for what wasn't really a standout pizza. I'll stick with my regulars like Carbone's and Cassette's, thank you. read more

Great place for a quick slice! Stop on on your way to the ballgame or local favorite brewery! read more

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Bonsoir tout le monde ! This place was pretty decent. The pizza and staff were great, however it was quite smoky and the pizza was a little burnt underneath it (which throws off the great flavors)! All in all it was nothing to write home about, but will definitely do the job and taste decent. The staff are pretty decent as well, they aren't jerks but aren't holding your hand throughout the process either! I do recommend, for when you don't know what to eat! Price point was okay, $18 for a 12" pizza. À la prochaine ! read more

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The best (and only) pizza joint in downtown St. Paul. Great selection, fast service and friendly staff. Our go to pizza place!

Big River Pizza is a nice independent pizza shop with some outdoor seating. Located near CHS Field (home of the AAA St. Paul Saints), it's fun to stop by for a pie before a game. Big River has vegan cheese, which is nice. I'm not sure of the brand, but think it might have been Follow Your Heart. We got a 12" build-your-own ($12 + $3.50 for vegan cheese + $2 and more for other toppings). The crust and sauce on the pie are both good, while the cheese seemed to be cheddar instead of mozzarella. That was fine by me, as it had a deep tang and addictive quality; but, it was also ridiculously liquid, dripping all over the place. If Big River added vegan meat toppings (how about pepperoni or sausage from Herbivorous Butcher in Minneapolis, or the bacon from J. Selby in St. Paul?), I'd stop by more often. Black Dog cafe, a block away, also has a vegan pizza with homemade cashew cheese, FYI. read more

Big River Pizza - 12" build your own ($12) w/vegan cheese (+$3.50). Great crust. Nice cheddar cheese flavor. Cheese was liquid, though, dripping everywhere. - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The Twin Cities has some insanely good pizza - and I love pizza. Big River is my ride or die. It's a spot in Lowertown St Paul, right by the Farmers Market. I was introduced to it by a former colleague who told me that BRP had a pizza with bacon jam on it. I sadly wrote it off at the time and deeply, deeply regret it. If you go to BRP, you cannot go wrong with any of their specialty pizzas or with one you built yourself. But for me, my go-to, when I'm feeling blue, when I'm feeling happy, whenever I want cheesy goodness pizza is a pepperoni and bacon jam pizza. Its the perfect sweet and savory mix, which might sound weird, but is literally the best. Not to be confused with their bacon jam slam (which is also good but not the same). All of their pizzas are wood-fired and hand-crafted and topped with as much locally sourced toppings as possible. This results is amazingly crispy yet chewy crusts that hold their own under the weight of delicious toppings and cheeses. I'm already drooling and wishing I had a slice of bacon jam and pepperoni in my hand. I mean the cheese pull on these pizzas is the stuff of dreams. And speaking of slices, they do have a number of slices available if you're not mentally prepared to take on a whole pizza :) The staff is awesome, and the owner Steve is the nicest guy! He always comes out to say hi (because yes, he knows me by my pizza order) and shoot the breeze if it's not too busy! Bonus, if you can try some of their soft serve, you won't regret it! This place is legit, and you definitely need to make a trip to Lowertown, St Paul, to try it. read more

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I have been working all day, it started at 330am. With little time to eat was lucky enough to stop in at Big River Pizza. I have never been here before, and was shocked how good it was. Crispy crust that burst n my mouth, and toppings that were on point. The slice I had wasn't greasy, you could really taste the love. Seriously one of the best slices I have had. I was in a rush and was worried about overly hot burn your mouth pizza, but thank god it was the perfect temperature. See you guys next time......Wow. read more

Big River Pizza - Wow crazy good pizza. Hey Bar Stool Dave where you at to rate it. One bite everybody knows the rules. 9.6. - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I work at Travelers Ins and we ordered a dozen pizzas to be delivered to our St Paul Office and over the course of 3 separate phone calls with ordering and logistics and separate interactions/calls with the delivery driver, every person I chatted with were so friendly, so courteous and so accommodating. Their delivery was timely and accurate and we appreciated greatly their willingness to deliver to us. Many Thanks BRP - we appreciate it! read more

Went to the St. Paul Farmer's Market yesterday with a friend from the suburbs - we wanted to grab lunch after and with a quick look through Yelp, Big River Pizza seemed like a good choice. We were not disappointed! We each ordered a small salad - she got the Caesar and I got the house with a spinach base instead of mixed greens. We then shared a 12" pepperoni pizza. The service was great - helpful & friendly for us first timers and the food was super tasty! We sat outside on the gorgeous summer day. If you are looking for a spot to enjoy in Lowertown, I fully endorse Big River Pizza! read more

Big River Pizza - Far left - Caesar Salad, Middle - Pepperoni Pizza, Right - House Salad (with spinach base) - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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There's no shortage of great pizza in the Twin Cities, but Big River seems to be one that somehow flies under the radar, which is baffling given the great woodfired pies they are slinging. You can order by the slice or by the whole pie. They have a large menu of options to choose from or you can go the build your own route. Of the handful of pies I've tried the 10,000 Leeks pizza takes the cake for me thus far, though they've all been great. Pizza makes up most of the menu, but they also have a few salads (their Caesar isn't bad) and appetizers to round out your meal. Beer and wine are also available. I'm not sure how long they've been open during Covid, but my guess isn't very long as of this writing, as my last pickup order was pretty chaotic (they were slammed at the time and I'm glad to see they are busy). After watching them mess up a couple of orders in front of mine I probably should have double checked mine on the way out and was disappointed to find out they gave me the wrong pie upon arriving at home. It wasn't that big of a deal and I'm sure they'll figure things out as we all try to adjust to this new norm - if I still lived in this neighborhood BRP would certainly be in my regular rotation. If places like Lola, Young Joni, Red Wagon, etc. are up your alley you owe it to yourself to try out Big River. read more

For the past 3 years or so we have picked up pizza for New Year Eve. This year we figured why break our little tradition. Big River Pizza has been on our list to try and they won out over some other locations that we are still hoping to visit. We really like their menu as they have several pizza options. We've always liked pizza fries so we ordered those. Then we also ordered a Margherita and the Bacon Slam Jam. We ordered online and they brought our order out to our car. Very easy process. The pizza fries were good. Not the best we have had, but still good with a flavorful dipping sauce. The Margherita was solid. Nice big pieces of basil and fresh mozzarella. I believe they make their own sausage and being a fan of encased meats, I wanted to try something with sausage and who doesn't love bacon. This pizza was very good. The sausage had good flavor and the bacon jam was good however I would have loved a little more bacon jam to help that flavor stand out. This was a tasty pizza. We thought our crusts could have been cooked longer, however after heating up leftovers the next day, the crust was more stable and crispy. Could have easily softened some on the drive home. Solid pizza from Big River Pizza. Easy location right next to the St Paul Farmers Market. We'd love to try some of their other great looking pizzas sometime. read more

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So I feel bad that I haven't reviewed Big River. It is the best place in Lowertown to grab a slice. The whole pies aren't to shabby either. The atmosphere is great. Plenty of live music, great art, and friendly staff. You can't ask for much more. From the slices I like the cheese, and the sausage. As for whole pies the 10 thousand leaks is not to be missed. read more

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Big River Pizza happened to be located next to one of theTwin Cities Jazz Festival music venues. Seats on the street are hard to come by, so we decided to buy a slice and sit next to the window only a few yards away from the stage. Great seats. Mediocre pizza. read more

Big River Pizza - Meat Market slice. - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Wow! This is most comparable to Lola, but without the long lines! The bacon slam jam was salty sweet yumm'in. That melty stringy cheese in every bite. Great to pick up and bring home for a night of flicks. read more

Big River Pizza - Meat Lovers Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I've lived 1 block from this pizzeria for about 2 years now and she has been an absolute treasure and staple for me. I feel bad for coming in and ordering a slice to go but I can't help myself when the $ is low and pizza is calling, this is my go-to place for a slice of pepperoni the staff are always friendly and I never have to wait too long. 10/10 recommend this place. PSA: I've ordered a whole custom pizza a few times and omfg you need to add the bacon jam!!!! Love you BRP‍‍‍ read more

Excellent location for a Saints game and easy to meet for a group. We had a group of 25, and it was no problem to have our group sit together. Besides all do that, the pizza is delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

The owner is such a nice guy ! He welcomed us,was super nice and funny. The place is super cute,great vibes and most important thing delicious home made pizza! We can't wait to go back again ! read more

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Big River Pizza delivers awesome customer service, weekend entertainment, and great veggie pizza. If you're a vegetarian like me you'll want to grab a slice sometime while you're in Lowertown :) read more

Big River Pizza - Veggie pizza - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Every pizza has been stellar. I can't wait to try their seasonal picks closer to summer.

I don't even know how to put into words how amazing this place is!! We ordered pick up and while we were waiting noticed unlimited pizza slices for $20 or unlimited beer and slices for $40 during saints game so hopefully this summer we will be able to enjoy that. The owner walked in was super friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about his food. We got home to eat and were just blown away. The pizza sticks were nice and garlicky, the sauce with them was the perfect pair and were just so easy to eat a lot and love every bite without feeling greasy after. The margarita pizza was really just out of this world, it was sauce that was present but not too much and not too sweet, lots of basil without having to ask for extra and SO much mozzarella cooked perfectly. The crust was chewy and thick in the best way and had some char to it. All around 10/10 so not miss this spot. Ps my pictures don't do it justice and we will be trying a lot more ASAP read more

Big River Pizza - Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Our family LOVES Big River Pizza! We have been coming here for years and our daughter suggests it every year for her birthday. All of our friends know if they want the best pizza in downtown St. Paul, you go to Big River. read more

Great variety of meat and vegetarian pies! Their flavors were on phenomenal and I highly recommend the Land of 10,000 Leeks and their marinated mushroom pizzas. Honestly, this might be our go-to pizza shop going forward. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu! read more

Misled by the prices listed in the online menu on their official website. 13-18 dollars for a 12" seemed on the steeper side of things but I'd heard good things and ordered anyways. Was expecting 4 pizzas to come to $60ish but was told a total of $99. Person at checkout said they raised prices and the owner hasn't fixed the menu. Look the pizza was good but not $25 a piece for a 12" PLUS tip good. Wanted this to be our next go-to. Can't recommend. read more

They are still getting it right! My wife and I stopped in last Friday to order a couple of pies to take home and were very impressed with the food quality. We both witnessed each other bashfully sneaking back to the kitchen to grab extra slices because it was just that good. It's amazing how after 5 years Big River hasn't lost a step - in fact, I think they're getting better. Big River has found that perfect balance of crust/sauce/cheese(/toppings) to have you reaching for another slice just to experience the flavor. The restaurant location and atmosphere make for a comfortable place to hang out and enjoy a beer or glass of wine and indulge in some pizza-bliss in the heart of St. Paul. The service at Big River is always great as well, but it's the pizza that steals the show. (I'd attach a photo but it would just be 2 empty pizza boxes) :) read more

I've gone here a lot of times, and when the slices are cooked well it's legitimately some of the best pizza i've ever had and at a good price. But maybe 1/4 times or so that i've been here the slices come out burnt for me, so took away a star for that. Would recommend though, might've just been a fluke read more

I had a straight up racist experience at this place. Walked in with my Black friend and they guy just immediately said they didn't give away free food. I asked what he was talking about and he asked if I was buying for my Black friend because they've had problems lately. Unreal. read more