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    Blue Pan Pizza

    4.4 (994 reviews)
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    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Eggplant mostly eaten because hungry and burnt bread.
    Dawn H.

    The eggplant Parmesan stacks were not good. I am sad because my husband is out of town and only got eggplant because he won't eat it and I love it (usually). It tasted mushy and boring. The sauce had no zing. Bland. I will be back to order the pizza but only because I've had it and its great. Otherwise I'd go elsewhere entirely.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Chicago
    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.

    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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    Great Detroit style pizza. A Congress Park neighborhood favorite.Great wine, pizza, meatballs, and staff.

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    Best Detroit style pizza west of the Mississippi River. Worth the price and the travel.

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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.… 

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    4.4(979 reviews)
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    Three years ago I was in Denver to see a show at Red Rocks when me and my buddy checked out Blue…read morePan. When I returned home after that trip I was sad because I thought I'd never be back and I might never have Blue Pan again or get to see a show in Red Rocks again. Last week I was lucky enough to return to Denver to again see a show at Red Rocks but I swear I was more excited to go back to Blue Pan. It was literally my first stop when I got into town. I said it before in my review of the other Blue Pan across town but it's quite literally the best pizza I've ever had. My daughter was with me this trip and she's not a fan of thicker pizzas. She ended up eating two pieces herself. You need to go try this place it is just too good to pass up. Now I have to come up with another reason to visit Denver because I don't want this to be the last time I've had Blue Pan pizza.

    Do you ever come into a place that is most likely awesome but it's just having a bad day?…read more I think that was my experience here, which is a bit of a drag since I'll probably never make it back (I live in California which is a bit of a trek) The bad - slow service, attitude from the waitress when we asked for an update on our food, wrong orders and a ton of flies buzzing around. The good - the pizza was really freaking good. Tried both the Parma Italiana and Diavola and both were outstanding (and I don't typically enjoy Detroit style thick pizza). The place has a cool ambiance, good music and plenty of beverage options. So yeah I'm gonna guess I just came here on the wrong day.

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    I'm not really into pizza in general. The only restaurant I really enjoy eating at is Crust Pizza…read moreback at home in Houston. However, when I saw the reviews and photos of Marco's pizza, I HAD to try it! Reading back at old reviews, it seems like 2025 was a bad year with terrible customer service, poor quality food, and uncleanliness. It seems like changes have been made since then because our experience was great! We ordered the Carne and Margherita Bufala pizzas to share amongst our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 little boys). The pizzas are pretty big, but since the crust is thin, our family devoured everything with my husband and I feeling still a bit hungry after. I think I could seriously have eaten an entire pizza by myself. This is just to help you decide on how to order; if you're hungry, get a whole pizza for yourself. Both pizzas were really good. I did like the Margherita pizza more than the Carne. The Carne tasted a bit more salty comparatively. Since I love basil, I do wish both pizzas had more of it. Side note: if price is a deterrent, then get the regular Margherita pizza. Maybe it's just me, but I couldn't tell the difference between bufala mozzarella vs regular mozzarella. Perhaps if I ate them side by side to compare then I could. Furthermore, I saw somewhere that they have a Tuesday special where the Margherita pizzas are 50% off! The price of the pizzas are a tad bit high, but I think it's worth it since the restaurant uses fresh and high quality ingredients. This place is definitely worth a try. It may not be a place where you would eat regularly with your family, but it's great for a special occasion or date night. Overall, our family really enjoyed Marco's and appreciated that they were able to bring us a little bit of Italy. (: We accidentally left our plastic bottle of water at our table and when we left, one of the waiters ran out of the restaurant to give it back to us! Honestly, he could have thrown it away, but he didn't. I still couldn't believe that he got our attention to return it to us. I love the thought and integrity of the act. Thank you!

    Marco's purports to offer Neapolitan pizza. I have been to Naples. I have eaten pizza in Naples, at…read moreleast once or twice. The crust, IMHO, is the key to a good Neapolitan pizza. And let me tell you something: Marco's is better than the actual Naples pizza I ate. And it's not even close. Oh, and I now eat Gluten (sometimes pronounced Glutron) Free. When the pizza was delivered to our hotel in downtown Denver, I was skeptical. Was the crust truly Gluten (or Glutron) Free? I checked the order confirmation, and saw the handwritten note on the box claiming the pizza was Gluten / Glutron Free. Then I devoured with abandon. I cannot overstate how incredible the Glutron (or Gluten) Free pizza crust was. Even the Gluten Free model was superior to the actual Naples glutened pizza I ate those many years ago. However, the real test of a Gluten Free pizza is the aftermath. Here I am. 24 Hours later feeling great.

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    2.2 mi•Curtis Park, Northwest

    This is a very odd building in an odd location that has been the death of many restaurants over the…read moreyears. Actually, this spot is centrally located, on the edge of Uptown and Five Points, right between City Park and the Central Business District. There's also a nice parking lot. I ordered the Supreme with tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and kalamata olives. I found it very average. I collected it promptly at the time specified, but the crust was very soggy and too droopy to pick up a slice. The toppings were OK, but nothing special. The amount of tomato sauce was a little light for my taste and it was very bland. The same with the cheese. I had heard good things about this place, but there is far superior pizza to be had in Denver these days. I was not impressed. The area is not well-lighted and it's kind of creepy at night. So is the building. The staff was friendly and they did bring me my takeout box promptly.

    Did I select Pizza 3.14 because I am a math teacher and have pi memorized to 100+ decimal places?…read more Yes, yes I did. Parking: Woah! Parking in downtown Denver! Amazing! When we arrived, we had the entire restaurant to ourselves. They spent a lot of time painting the inside of the restaurant! We got a medium pizza split with half Supreme and half The Meats. Both of us stopped after our first bite and said ... Woah! That's tasty! Honestly, I just wanted pizza that was better than Domino's. I did not expect tasty pizza that was noteworthy delicious! Two of us ate the entire pizza! Awesome!

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    In the era of where restaurant has to have creative/fusion things on the menu, Bar Dough does a…read moregreat job of having the classics with seasonal ingredients! I have not had a bad meal here and have tried everything from meatballs to salads to pastas and pizzas. Textures were all great and freshness was there - it just depends on your personal preferences for flavors and toppings. My only minor critiques are that the garlic bread barely has a hint of garlic - it's really just a parmesan rustic toast. Overall still good but should be listed as a cheese bread maybe. I also think the drinks I've had there were just ok; nothing outstanding but also nothing bad. But food quality outranks drink quality any day for me when assessing a restaurant.

    Great food and good service!…read more Street parking so make sure you read the signs. A lot of other restaurants so you might have to go down a few streets. Went here for a friends birthday so we made a reservation. It wasn't that busy when we arrived but it is a small space so never hurts to reserve a table. Our server was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions about portion sizes and what ingredients were in each item. We ordered the garlic bread and salad to share and I got the Cacio e Pepe full size. I didn't eat the salad but my friends really liked it! The garlic bread was AMAZING! Definitely the talk of the night! It's only three slices and it was a little pricy but seemed worth it. The full-size Cacio e Pepe was creamy and delicious! I didn't finish it all intentionally because I wanted to take the rest for lunch tomorrow. I would definitely suggest this one to anyone! At the bottom of the menu, it does say that a 20% service fee is added onto everyone's bill and that this is not a tip. I think it's important to point this out because some people might misinterpret it so definitely take that as you will. Overall, the food was amazing, it was a little pricey, but worth it for a friend's birthday.

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    I must have had a really bad experience my first time a lot time ago because this time, I loved it!…read more Very tiny restaurant in Tennyson with limited seating. Hard to find local parking on wknds very busy street Cheesy garlicky bread $15 (five) pieces delish esp with ranch. It wasn't really garlic bread, more just cheese pizzas lol but it was very good. Save the leftover ranch for the pizza! Detroit style sour dough with pepperoni ricotta and banana peppers: This was soooo good. Came with 4 corner pieces $42 plus tip

    24JUL2026 Cheeseburger & fries…read more A very good smashburger and a ton of Lamb-Weston scientifically-designed fries. I am a fan. 10JUL2022 A delicious lunch of Detroit style pizza (chorizo, jalapeños, pineapple) with some 50¢ beers and some regular priced. Excellent service fron Ashley and Crystal. The cool air inside was soothing on this 36°C afternoon. Enjoyed using our lifetime Beer Club memberships. We all survived Covid in 2020-21. 09JUN2018 Watched my 2-year-old grandson shove most of a kid's grilled cheese sandwich into his maw. Oh, and my sando was delicious and the service was excellent. 20MAR2018 A quiet Tuesday afternoon. Enjoyed a delicious Hogshead ale. 26DEC2015 Still crowded. Still has delicious pizza. Still has a terrific beer selection. Still has friendly staff. I am still happy. 05DEC2014 It was crowded. This is why no one goes here anymore. Ordered beer and drank some whilst in vulture mode waiting for 2 seats at the bar. Five minute wait. Ate a delious pizza and drank more beer. Happy. 14NOV2013 "Artisan Sandwich of the week: Turducken - Smoked Turkey, Chicken & Duck Confit, with Cranberry Walnut Stuffing, Bacon, and Sage & Apple Cider Gravy on a House Roll" This is an awesome sandwich. 08SEP2013 Cordon Bleu Chicken sandwich of the day. This is the BEST I have ever had. Very different. Slices of chicken breast with very smokey ham chunks in a dreamy cheese sauce with pickles. Yes, pickles. 16JUN2013 Fathers' Day. Walked in at 1415 and it was packed. Enjoyed great beers (3rd beer free!) and a 9/10 Reuben. Superb mango gazpacho. Drew and his crew make the best food. Great service as usual. Two kids (along with Mom and Dad) sitting at the bar. I hope they drank some beer. Still only 2 blocks from my house. 27FEB2012 What is with the Yelpers voting Hops & Pie as "not good for kids"? 1. All kids like pizza. 2. Some kids like beer. 3. Some kids like soda. I think Hops & Pie is great for kids and I see lots of them there whenever I visit. 08JAN2012 Why isn't it named "Hops and Mac"? As in Macaroni and Cheese and bacon, ham hocks, peas, IPA. Went on a Sunday afternoon (will I be happy when the Donkeys are no longer on TV) to drink beers and eat. Decided to "step outside the box" and ordered "Mac & Cheese" instead of pizza. This is the best M&C I have ever eaten in a restaurant and it will also make me step up my efforts at home. 18DEC2011 I arrive at 1347 which is 13 minutes before they open on a beautiful warm Sunday afternoon in Denver. There are people (shall we refer to them as "alcoholics"?) who are also waiting. When the door is unlocked (3 minutes early), 14 people rush in. At 1406, it is standing room only. What makes this place so popular? Could it be the Avery Brewing tasting flight? Rumpkin beer. Could it be the slice of the day: Cheeseburger? Could it be the excellent bartender service? Could it be the perfect bar atmosphere? Well, I won't tell. You need to visit for yourself. 05OCT2011 This time, we ate there. Excellent pizza. Very good service. 13SEP2011 making progress Free Wi-Fi. Always good. 31AUG2011 Walked the 2 blocks from my house and picked up an Artisan Pizza. Excellent. Super thin crust. Bursting with flavor. $2 craft beer in cans (6 to chose from) on Wednesdays. I really need to return and just work my way thru the huge beer selection.

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    4.4(316 reviews)
    3.6 mi•Southwest
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    We were looking for a place to take our out-of-town friends for lunch yesterday -- somewhere with…read morean outdoor patio -- and stumbled across Joy Hill. The inside of the restaurant had a mid-century modern feel that reminded me of my childhood home. After sitting down and reviewing the menu, my friends decided on the frozen rosé, while I stuck with a Coke since I was driving. The soda hit the spot, but my friends found the frozen rosé a bit bitter and weren't fans. For starters, we highly recommend the garlic bread and pepperoni rolls. The sauces served with them tasted fresh and were packed with flavor. After appetizers, we ordered three pizzas and a Caesar salad. The restaurant got busier after we sat down, and our food took a little over 30 minutes to arrive. When the pizzas finally came out, they were absolutely worth the wait. They were visually appealing, and we couldn't wait to dive in. I ordered the veggie pizza, and it was so good. Our friends got the White Tiger pizza and added prosciutto, while my husband ordered the mushroom pizza with added sausage. It took us a few years to finally try Joy, but I can confidently say they make an awesome pizza in a relaxed, chill atmosphere.

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