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    Blue Pan Pizza

    4.4 (981 reviews)
    ModeratePizza
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Scott C.

    Not sure how I managed to miss this pizza spot for the last ten years. A friend recommended Blue Pan Pizza to me and highly recommended getting the small Detroit sizes. The small size gives the most crust to bite ratio, and I can say for fact that this was an excellent suggestion. The dough looks thick but is actually so light. It's not cheese heavy like Chicago style pizza. The toppings are generous and the service is excellent. I went on July Fourth and the place was clean with plenty of TVs. Would recommend!

    The Brooklyn Bridge pizza
    Dan L.

    Updating our review! We love this place so much that we decided to book it as the caterer for our wedding! Great service, amazing pizza, and a welcome all vibe! Always a pleasure Dan & Lexi

    Eggplant Fries and spinach artichoke dip
    Neil T.

    You can't go wrong with Blue Pan's Detroit style pizza, but what really stood out to me was the incredible level of service at this restaurant. The waitress who served our table was kind and very fast with water refills! A great spot for a Friday night for our booth table of six.

    Bobbi C.

    First time trying this place. Great Detroit Style Pizza place! Pizza was excellent and the service was fast, friendly and efficient. Looking forward to trying another tasty pizza when in the area.

    Cindy S.

    Pizza lover!! Oh she was thick'ems lol. We just got a large Detroit style pepp and sausage. Must try if you haven't already. we enjoyed this and my daughter said it was really good. Only down fall was the wait time. We waited for about 1 hour and 45 mins. Very small joint. And it was busy so understandable and we didn't have anything else and mind and killed time across the street at the ice cream shop.

    Parma Italia
    Morgan H.

    I've had better pizza, we ordered takeout but the flavors were just alright. The Detroit style pizza is super heavy, you really only need one slice. We didn't dine in so can't say much about the service or atmosphere.

    Little rose and added green chiles
    Denise T.

    Okay, first off I have to say that this place came highly recommended to my husband and I from several people and I have no idea why we waited so long to go. It definitely lived up to the hype. To the full extent. We arrived and knew there would be a wait. We didn't have a reservation and it was a busy Friday night. No problem. We put in our name and went across to the street for a drink while we waited for the table to open up. We were in no rush so this worked out well. Once out table was available I got a text and we showed up within 5 minutes. Seated immediately by the nice hostess. Also immediately our server, Alex, arrived at our table, handed up menus and said he would be with us in just a moment. We glanced over the menus and kind of had an idea what we wanted but weren't dead set on it. Alex came back over and asked if we had been in before, which we hadn't. So then he was psyched to give us the rundown on the menu, the pizzas, his suggestions, what is popular, etc. I loved it. I felt so confident in him that I left him to pick my beer choice based on what we ordered to eat. He did a great job. We ended up ordering the eggplant fries. They come served with a garlic aioli and their house marinara. That marinara was AMAZING. Then we got the Little Rose Detroit style pizza but we added green chiles to give it a little kick. It was great. Nice heat between the green chiles and Mike's hot honey. It was delicious!!!! I never eat the crust of pizza but this one, wasn't really crust. It was cheese. And ohhh so delicious cheese it was. At the end he suggested some cannolis, even to go in case we couldn't eat them then but the thought of more food sounded overwhelming. I was so full. Overall, fantastic meal. Great service! Really cool vibe to the place. Can't wait to come back.

    Jessica I.

    4.5! This was our favorite place we ate at during a recent trip to Denver. I love that they can do half-and-half for their pizzas. A small (8 pieces) is definitely enough for 2 people! I also appreciated that their menu had explanations of the different types and their top sellers. Mmm that crust! I did want to sub pepperoni and prosciutto for chicken since my partner doesn't eat pork, and was surprised that it wasn't a free substitution since it's both meat.

    Magnolia Salad
    Ran C.

    Love Detroit style pizza. It's just funny how I love it everywhere outside of Detroit. I had an awesome experience in Nashville. And now, Denver. Yes, you read that right. the mile high city in Colorado. As usual, starting it off with parking. Easy enough. There's street parking and a lot - pulled right in. This was on a weeknight - don't know what it's like on the weekends. The service was excellent. Attentive. Friendly. Efficient. Helpful - just a sunny disposition. Don't remember her name as this was last month - but she and her team, took care of business. Then there was the food. See pics. Started with a salad that was more than enough for two people. Fresh ingredients and enough dressing so that there was enough from top to bottom. The pizza was awesome. The dough prepared well - not over or underdone. Loved how airy it was - pillow like. Yet a little crispy bite. Toppings and sauce evenly spread out so there was something in every bite. Everyone has a different palate and there's a bunch of different combinations to choose from - and I'm pretty sure you can just make your own. Guess you just have to like the dough - which I loved. Enough that I'd definitely go back and try other pies.

    Danielle H.

    Blue pan pizza food truck came to my apartment complex and I just tried the regular cheese bread with marinara sauce. I was a little bit skeptical, but it was beyond amazing. The food took around 30 minutes to make however it was so worth it because that cheesy bread was delicious. I would happily order it again.

    Detroit Style Pizza

    Really wanted to love Blue Pan - the chopped Caesar month got me hooked. Here lately when we call in order, every single time they forget the ranch. I genuinely don't enjoy the pizza without it, so that's frustrating. Also have to call in to get the charge removed. Since it has happened more than once, it is not a mistake but incompetence. Added smoked mozzarella and Parmesan to the original Detroit style pizza and there's maybe 5 shreds of parm. Disappointing!

    Inside
    Irene Y.

    **June 2025: Wednesday Evening Visit** When I was initially researching restaurants for my 8 state road trip I knew that I had to kick it off strong. Blue Pan Pizza was highly regarded in my research as it's won many awards locally and internationally so I made it a point to include it on my list. My friend and I had just landed an hour earlier so we were famished. Thankfully when we arrived we were able to find a parking spot pretty easily and were seated within 5 minutes (despite the restaurant being very busy for a Wednesday night). The space is very homey and I can see it being a frequented local spot. The menu was kind of overwhelming as they have four different styles of pizza. Nevertheless, we decided to share a Small Square (4 pieces) of the Brooklyn Bridge and I think a large Magnolia Salad (with goat cheese substitution for feta), which was more than enough to fill both of us. Wow! This was one of my favorite meals on my recent summer roadtrips! The riccota cheese was fluffy and creamy, the pie itself was doughy, but pillowy and crispy at the same time. All the ingredients worked wel together and the salad was a great way to include some veggies in this meal. Overall, I had a fantastic time and I definitely want to come back to Denver to try other pies here. It's a winner in my book!

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    Mateo E.

    When Blue Pan first opened, the hype was too much for me. We waited a few months and braved a long queue. It was tasty and of good quality, but didn't really ring my bell. Fast forward to 2025. It'd been years. Our group of four hit up Blue Pan before a show. You can split a large Detroit-style pie into two half-specialty pizzas and that was the way. Between Brooklyn Bridge, Johnny Primo, Mountain Top, and Parma Italia, everyone was as full as happy when we waddled out with our leftovers. We decided to hit up Blue Pan last Sunday, early afternoon. No line. Yes. We were asked to sit at the airy table abutting the door/host stand, and asked if we could wait for one of the the two dirty ones on the back wall to be cleaned. No rush. That didn't go over well, but everyone else was super nice. Once again, I chided myself for not coming here more often. Our basic Detroit style featured delicious sauce, crispy cheesy edges, and a crust that beats a lot of the Detroit style in town. I'd heard that Blue Pan's tavern style pizzas were among the best around Denver, as well. Like Grabowski's at the Source (RIP) good. Gotta say, while it was good, it wasn't memorable. I regretted my choice a little in comparison to our other pizza. The crust wasn't too crispy but a little thick. Same great sauce and the cupping pepperoni was on point. Blue Pan has always offered a stellar beer list with choices that stand out beyond the generic macro-micro. I enjoyed a Trillium Congress Street IPA, some of Massachusetts's and the country's finest. Its Bizarro world New England counterpart, Narragansett Lager, is also available on draft. Buzzkill: I appreciate the kitchen staff, but it's not my job to pay them. Boo added fee. Four stars.

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    I love the Blue Pan locations in Denver. The food is always fresh. Best Detroit style pie in Colorado!

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    Ask the Community - Blue Pan Pizza

    Is there a parking lot?

    Not that I noticed; just street parking

    How can I make a reservation/ can I make one?

    I don't think they do. But you could call and ask. If it's a special occasion, they may be willing to work with you. Otherwise, go early or be prepared to wait.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    No. Just waiting outside for the table.

    Do they deliver? If so Doordash? Grubhub?

    Postmates

    Hello, What gluten free and vegan items they have?... Thanks

    They offer gluten free pizza; their website states "Our Gluten Free pizzas are offered in both "13 round and small Detroit Style sizes." Their menu hosts a variety of salads, but I didn't see vegan cheese options.… Read more

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