Store is clean. Kitchen is great. Pizza maker was courteous and friendly. He liked my hat. I ordered grilled chicken 1 topping pizza. Was super fast. Pizza looked great and tasted superb. Sauce was good and not to spicy. Crust was perfect. Overall is a fantastic experience. Loved it and will be back next time I in DesMoines. Great Pizza parlor. read more

Always really good food I like how you can put as much stuff on your pizza and it's not outrageous Also it tastes good the next day if you can't eat it all read more

To be fair, this is a delivery review. I ordered 1/2 pizza and 1/2 salad- the pizza was light on sauce and dry. The BLT salad was heavy on dressing and onions- which I think should have been on the pizza, but I'm not a chef. (Third star is because I made the poor choice to have it delivered.) read more

Blaze Pizza - Delivery- 1/2 pizza and 1/2 BLT salad - Salad Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

This location is our go-to. We have been regulars here. We do our regular orders of gluten free vegan cheese pizzas, high rise simple pies, and whatever my husband I feel like for pizza that day. I've been enjoying their vegan chorizo and mushrooms lately. They have gotten better with firing up their pizzas and not over cooking crust and cheese. The drink area has aqua frescas, lemonades, and sodas. On a busy day it can get real messy and sticky. They do a good job cleaning up quickly though. They got rid of their gluten free dairy free crust starting in June but I've learned that they are bringing it back in September. We've been taking a break from Blaze for a month now. Looking forward to going back. Their service has been the reason why we keep coming back. This location is run very well. And we have gotten to know the staff. read more

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Went in around 8 p.m. on a Thursday, and was warmly greeted by the workers. You could watch the pizza being made and cooked! We did a make your own pizza and breadsticks! Delicious!! This place is excellent! Definitely making Blaze pizza place a regular for my family. Yummy!! read more

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Today I ate the best calzone ever. Blaze pizza really makes the best calzones in the world! Calzones aren't on the menu. However the owner made a nice exception for me and told me he'd make one if I came into the store. His employees then made me the most scrumptious calzone I've ever had (I'm a calzone connoisseur). The calzone was warm. It was the perfect texture and combination of flavors. It truly embodied the spirit and brand values of Blaze Pizza. read more

Blaze Pizza - Pineapple Calzone - Salad Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

This place is top notch! We ordered two items and only one showed up with the door dash delivery. When I called, they said the order got screwed up and were very apologetic. They gave a full refund. The pizza was amazing!! We come through here a couple times a year and will definitely order again! read more

Place is alright. I come here every once in awhile. Issues I have are when I come in right when they open. The place is a mess, tables are dirty, seats are all greasy, bathrooms are disgusting. Do they not clean at the end of the night? Also asking $3 for a small drink then asking for a tip is ridiculous!! Theres no service happening! Chipotle doesn't ask for a tip next door and its the exact same business model. read more

Came here for a quick lunch with my family. The lunch rush had a long line but it moved pretty quickly! You can choose a base pizza that they have created or start from a scratch with your own. I did the bbq chicken pizza and added bacon and jalapeños. It was yummy! read more

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Blaze is a clean space and a nice quick order and dine experience. It should be noted that the pizza oven is gas-fired and not wood-fired, so that does have an effect on the taste of a "fast-fired" pizza. I had the "Red Vine" which is Blaze's take on the Neapolitan or Margherita-style pizza. The Ingredients are fresh, which I really enjoyed. The Red Vine had: sauce, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. I requested sea salt and dried oregano as compliments. They drizzle fresh olive oil over it after it comes out of the oven. The pizza tasted very nice. The crust had a little crisp to it and a decent chew, but I think the action of a 900° wood-fired oven creates a little better crisp and chew and overall flavor. All in all, no disappointment at all. It's good pizza at a very reasonable price, ready for your table in less than 6-7 minutes after ordering. Give it a shot. I will again. read more

Blaze Pizza - Salad Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Just as it's other location in Des Moines, this place dishes out delicious pizzas like a well-oiled machine! The staff are consistently deft with handling multiple orders and still remaining courteous as they usher the customers quickly through the line. Their fast-fired pizzas are amazingly good for only a five-minute wait. In addition to their excellent staple selection of pizzas, they've added salads, dough knots, and alcohol. Genius! With a few local beers on draft and bottle selections, I couldn't be happier with the experience. Well done, blaze pizza and staff. read more

Blaze Pizza - Art Lover with roasted garlic. Yum yum combo. - Salad Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

I love Blaze Pizza! This was my first time at this location. I had only been to the MLK location, which is awesome. This one is just as great. I'm so glad there's a location at Valley West Mall, now, too. It's so convenient and it makes eating at the mall so much better. If you've never eaten at Blaze, you'll love the concept. You order your pizza and then walk down the line like Subway and watch your pizza being made. You can order from their many predesigned pizzas or build your own pizza. I always build my own pizza. I love that I can pick whatever toppings I want to be on my pizza. They have a ton of toppings to choose from, even roasted garlic and goat cheese! All the ingredients are fresh and everything is made to order. It doesn't take that long for your pizza to be made because it's made in assembly line fashion with a different person doing each part of the pizza. And then it only takes a few minutes for your pizza to cook. And everyone is so cheerful and friendly as they're asking you what you want on your pizza. You can't beat that. This is my favorite place for pizza. It's fast, but it's not fast food pizza. It's almost gourmet with all the fancy and high quality ingredients you get on your pizza. They also have different finishes you can add to your pizza after it comes out of the oven. I added a balsamic glaze to mine. It was so yummy. And don't get me started on their awesome drinks. They have a fantastic blood orange lemonade that is to die for. They also have Blue Sky sodas that are made with cane sugar that were also delicious. This company also has a commitment to being green. All of their utensils and packaging are recyclable. What's not to love about this place? I will definitely be back many times. read more

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I really like blaze pizza. That's high compliments from someone who is not a huge pizza lover. It's a fun setup with a Subway setup. You can pick your toppings. I really enjoy the thin crust. I'm not a thick crust kind of girl. Super friendly staff. Enjoyable! read more

Blaze Pizza - Meat lovers - Salad Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

First time here and will sure be back. Was in town for business was and was recommended to check Blaze out for lunch. The crust is perfect that is not too thin and not too thick! It bakes up to perfection in just a few minuets. You can choose from the few signature pizzas or create your own! From sauce, cheese, fresh toppings! Can't go wrong when you can choose your toppings and watch it being made right in front of you! You also can't beat the price for the quality you get! Great staff! Great atmosphere! read more

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Custom pizza the way you like it. Can't complain. Price is good, you make it how you like it by telling them what to put on it, and it's fast. read more

Blaze Pizza - Yum - Salad Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

The location in West Des Moines on Mills Civic is great! The pizza is always fresh and the curbside pickup option is wonderful to have. Price for the quality you get is very good and I definitely recommend. read more

This is a great place for a quick pizza with fresh ingredients. Gluten-free crust was very enjoyable and the staff accommodated my wife's needs. I love their fresh salads. read more

The mall is always fun, but not always fun to eat at! Well that just changed! I got the chance to work with the staff at Blaze for a party last night and they were all over the moon fantastic! After the party, I got a vegan pizza, (with vegan cheese) and the Veg Out option! It was hot, fast, and delicious. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, and I love that they have good beer options to go along with the pie! Not many places can make something this unique, this fast, and with this much good attitude and smiles! I have been to a few Blaze pizza's and that is one thing that sets them a part! The staff is always having a great time, making great food! You can tell they love their jobs and take pride in what they are serving! I love that in a company! read more

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The whole family very excited to come here. While the location by the Iowa Cubs is convenient, having another option on this side of town is the drizzle on my pizza (kind of like the icing on a cake). This Blaze did not disappoint. In fact they actually improved on the other location. They serve BEER. In heaven there is no beer. That's why I drink it here at Blaze. The pizza is delicious as always. The toppings are amazingly diverse and fresh. Spinach really makes it taste good. And the oh so yummy roasted garlic. No one else has that option and that's why we eat that here. Heard they are opening a couple more locations in the metro area. Can't wait to try those too. read more

Blaze Pizza - Peppers make it awesome - Salad Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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Always slow, the staff always makes you feel like it's an inconvenience for them to make your pizza, they never really put enough of any of the ingredients on and make you feel bad for asking for more on your pizza. Don't ever go here if your in a hurry or on your lunch break because 9/10 times you'll be late! read more

This is an excellent location for this Blaze. Right in the door of the mall they are there. Today the line is 9 people deep stretching in the hallway of the mall. I had a coupon to use up before the end of the year. So I had called my Mom and she was already in line waiting for me. The line was moving at a decent pace. It got to us and the young man behind the counter had to turn away to try and help get caught up on what they were needing. He looked a little stressed, which is understandable as this was the lunch rush and everyone back there was on edge. I tried to make it as easy on him as possible and just picked a predesigned pizza. I have visited a Blaze before and knew what they have is good so I didnt try and get fancy today. Except, no pepperoni. My Mom had a coupon for a salad so she got a small side salad. I used my coupon of buy on get one and got a second pizza to go. They have gluten free options which is why I could invite my Mom. We got curious and tried to the new Keto crust. It was okay, but I think i would pass next time. Prices are good, service is fast and they do a great job. read more

Just walked out of Blaze at Valley West. I've been a Blaze fan since they opened in our area. I have to eat gluten-free for medical reasons, and have never had a problem at this location. I always tell them gluten-free with a glove change; and ask for a clean scooper for the sauce, they always get a fresh container of sauce when I ask for this. Today, the lady did not change her gloves, but told me she did. I watch like a hawk, and she did not change them! She seemed annoyed when I asked for a clean scoop, and then she dug right into the sauce container on the prep line- it was more than half used, definitely not "clean". At this point, I was frustrated and decided not to eat there. She argued with me when I explained why I didn't feel like it would be safe for me to eat there, and my husband decided neither of us would be eating at Blaze. As we were leaving, I looked back and saw the girls that were prepping our pizzas talking to the manager, and I heard "so what did they want?"... I went back to explain to the manager why we were leaving, why I didn't feel I could eat there without getting sick. The manager didn't ask if they could fix things, just kept saying "ok"... like I was crazy. Fine. I'm nuts, but I won't be eating there again. read more

Today found me at Blaze Pizza in Valley West Mall in West Des Moines. I'd heard about the downtown location, but had not made it a point to head that way yet. Now that a location opened up about 14 blocks from where I work there were very little excuses left to not check them out. Blaze is not in the food court. It's on the West side of the upper level and has it's own entrance from the parking lot. If you enter from the parking lot you're actually entering from the rear of the store and have to make your way to the front. There was way more seating than I expected to see made up of booths, high tops, and lower tables. I checked out their web site earlier this morning and decided to try their online ordering system. It's an easy system and it lets you choose your pickup time and build your pizza with their ingredients or to choose a pre-built template. Blaze offers three crust options: original, high-rise (+$2), or gluten free... If you choose to order online your pizza is pre-built, but not pre-cooked, before your arrival. Once you let them know you're there they put it in the oven so it's fresh baked. I let the gal at the register know I had arrived (I was WAY early) but my order was already in the process of being built. I had a small issue with the online payment system...it didn't want to process my debit card for some reason, but it went through at the register just fine. To the right of the registers they offer bottled drinks and I saw a self-serve fountain machine there as well. While I was waiting a member of the staff was standing near me and I struck up a conversation with her. I was kind of amazed watching the building and cooking process in the combination of online orders and walk-up customers coming in. Annie explained they make all their dough fresh every day and that oven is built for optimal cooking conditions inside and runs between 540 and 570 degrees (don't quote me on this). This allows them to cook fast and move a large quantity of product. In the course of our conversation she said that there are over 200 Blaze locations now nationwide and it all started with the owners of Wetzel's Pretzels. One day they really wanted pizza, but knew they didn't have time so they went to another nearby option...a Chipotle. As they were watching them assemble their food it was a light bulb moment...and thus the concept of Blaze Pizza. After a bit Annie excused herself to continue taking care of business. She thanked me for my interest and for coming in...and she gave me a 2 for 1 coupon for my next visit. Now to the pizza. It was pretty darn good. Way better than Little Caesars and other lower price point grab-and-go pizzas. I picked the original (thin) crust and a variety of toppings (the spicy red sauce, cheeses, meats, and vegetables). The pizza was very similar to 515 Pi and other thin stone oven pizza I've had. Much faster than 515 Pi, but Blaze Pizza is operating with a much larger oven...not something available in a truck. The ingredients looked and tasted fresh. I'm not a huge fan of stone oven pizza because they don't always heat evenly and the pizza can be burnt on one side and underdone on the other. This was the case with my pizza today... You can see it in the pictures. I just about edited the photo and cropped it a little, but then I decided to leave it for transparency. I ate all of it...and it looked a worse than it actually was on that slice or two. It didn't really taste too burnt. And they'd already given me a 2 for 1 coupon... The total with tax for my build your own pizza was $8.43. Again...very similar to what I remember paying at 515 Pi for a similar sized pie. Yes it's a chain, but it's a good concept, and they execute it well. I have a feeling this will be the first of many trips to Blaze Pizza for me as long as they keep operating out of Valley West Mall. For some reason a lot of food service businesses don't seem to stay open in that mall for very long... I hope Blaze does well there. read more

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I was very impressed with my first visit to Blaze Pizza. The line was long but they moved everyone through very efficiently and encouraged you to be creative with your topping choices, while offering suggestions of their favorites. I made a chicken and bacon on white sauce with a pesto finish. Ingredients were very fresh and I was amazed at how quickly it was baked. When they say 90 seconds, they mean it, and out came a perfectly crispy but also soft crust, in all the right ways! I'll definitely be back to Blaze Pizza! read more

Blaze Pizza - Build your own pizza. White sauce, chicken and bacon with a pesto finish. - Salad Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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Loveeeeee! They're really bringing the "lunch" back to pizza! They're ingredients are fresh and they have more than your usual pepperoni and sausage. I usually do a combo of red sauce with pesto on the crust topped with mozz, ovalini, goat cheese, roasted garlic, spinach, zucchini, and tomatoes. If I'm feeling super hungry I'll throw a turkey meatball on there. I usually also ask for it to be extra crispy and it is perfect! Every time! And don't forget dessert! They're s'mores are made with biscuits shipped directly from Europe so they're a little heartier than the usual s'mores made with graham crackers and it's soooooo delicious! They'll ask you if you want it heated up and you will definitely want to say yes! They're agua frescas and lemonades are delicious and house made! Not to mention their soda machine carries Blue Sky soda which is natural and uncolored! If you're looking for something customized to you for lunch and is not a sandwich, come through! read more

This is a nice new addition to Valley West. The inside is really nice and new. The service behind the counter was kind, prompt and engaging. The price point is really nice under $10. The house made lemonades are abso-freakin-lutly fantastic (I'm not a lemonade person usually but theirs are worth a visit). Their pizza has fresh toppings but their crust is like cardboard and has no flavor at all--and for me the crust makes or breaks a pizza. For me, I may drop in here and there but I won't be on my list of places I NEED to go back--except on a hot summers day when I need a refreshing lemonade. read more

Blaze Pizza - Pizza's made to order. - Salad Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

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Not fast whatsoever as advertised. The few young kids working there were extremely slow, and the rest of the staff just seemed extremely unenthusiastic. Received my pizza after the few people behind me because they forgot to put it in? Out of garlic knots. No apologies. But the pizza was good. read more

Best gluten-free options for pizza period. With excellent ingredients. The staff is always kind and well trained to handle gluten allergies. I ask, and the staff always says the management takes good care of them. You can tell, it makes all the difference read more

Stopped in for lunch today and decided on an original crust with banana peppers and meatballs. So good. Friendly and helpful staff. Place was clean. Ice machine was broken so they offered me a glass of ice which I thought was great! read more

Blaze Pizza - Banana pepper and meatball original crust pizza - Salad Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Delicious pizza fast. That's it. And the calories aren't ridiculous since it's thin crust. Only complaint is place was not clean, but I will not knock them for it. I expect they have a worker shortage as many restaurants d9. read more

Really good pizza and salad! Staff helpful and efficient. Service quick and pizza hot!

This is the second try for this location. First try, they made only one out of three pies we ordered online. Sure okay, mistakes happen. The manager comped our order. Okay. Fine. Pizza quality was ...weird. I'm pretty much a pizza expert. The crust was somehow undercooked (doughy) yet still burnt (actually just black). Sauce was promising which prompted me to try the spot again to see if we would have a better time the second time around. Second try: staff was grumpy and curt as it was close to closing time. We ordered online well before closing time. I know as an employee, I too hate when people come into where I work during business hours and pick up things that they've paid for well before closing time. Such a pain in the ass! Anyhow. Got the pizza home. Crust wasn't burned this time! But it was just floppy dough. (Not the awesome new York style floppy.) Within an hour I was violently vomiting. If you're looking for a bad time, try Blaze pizza. Terrible customer service? They've got you covered! Weird pizza that will actually make you sick? Head on down! Seriously tho. This is a chain. This stuff shouldn't be so difficult. if you're absolutely starving and don't like any of the four other food options Valley West Mall has to offer....go ahead and drive to hyvee across the street and grab a frozen pizza. read more

I love the concept! You go down the line of ingredients and choose a signature pizza or build your own and the employees assemble it right in front of you. Then they blast it in a super hot oven for 180 seconds and you have your pizza! I was there for an event so it was super busy, but somehow I still had my pizza in around five minutes. I ordered the signature Red Vine pizza and it was delicious. You can also add toppings once they pull it out of the oven--i opted for a little balsamic glaze. The pizza was delicious! All of the ingredients are fresh and top grade and you can tell. It's surprising that such high quality pizza is at this reasonable price point. The entire team at Blaze is friendly and fast. I'm impressed and would definitely go back. read more

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Best Gluten free pizza I've had in a LONG time! Fire roasted, perfect blend on the crust, just which I lived closer! Can we order this online?! read more

Blaze's has consistently good pizza. Love that they have vegan cheese. Fast service and good price. Yum! read more

Blaze Pizza - Yummmmmm Build your own vegan pizza - Salad Near Me - West Des Moines, Iowa

Imagine fresh, fast, fire cooked pizza made exactly the way you want it by friendly staff who seem to love their jobs. Then walk into Blaze to experience it. There are so many things I love about Blaze. First, they have options on the menu board to select a favorite or build your own. Even when selecting one you can modify it as desired. I really love that they don't charge you more for extra cheese or doing things the way you'd like them. The staff is always friendly and fast paced. I went in on a stormy day when few people were in the mall and they still had on their smiles and a fast pace. If salad is your choice, they have great ones here. They also feature seasonal changes that can make your choices even richer. I like their desserts and they're even better warmed by the fire. Did I mention their blood orange lemonade? This is worth a visit on its own. But they feature several delicious drinks you don't find elsewhere and have HFC free soda options as well as classics. Whether you're already in the mall or it's out of your way to get there, I recommend trying out Blaze. Nobody I've ever brought here has been disappointed. read more

Tasty pizza/great service. Employee cut pizza into very thin slices, because I had a couple kiddos with me. Appreciate the thoughtfulness. Friendly and hard-working staff. read more

Who would have thought, after years of soggy mall pizza from Sbarro that there would actually good pizza available while you shop? Stopped in here yesterday for the first time, and didn't have very high expectations. I was so wrong. If you've never been to Blaze, it's set up kind of like a Subway. You choose your sauce, types of cheese, then your toppings. It's cooked at a high temperature so the crust is crisp with just the right amount of charring. So tasty. Pleasantly surprised at the variety of options, including goat cheese(!) Everyone was friendly and helpful. The only gripe is that the place was a little noisy, making it hard to hear the people behind the counter, but that's so minor I can't take a star away. read more

What I love about this place is you can choose as many ingredients you want and don't need to compromise for the family ;) and also you can select how many calories you want. The build your own pizza is 7.95 and worth the prize and it's all fresh!! Currently if you download the Blaze pizza mobile app on your phone and enter PIDAY2018 then you get $3.14 off any pizza. Valid 3/15-3/31 ( one time use) read more

My favorite place for pizza. Love the keto options and the decision to go straw-less should be a trend setter!