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Brown Dog Pizza

4.3 (1.1k reviews)
ModeratePizza, Salad, Burgers
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Cecilia M.

This has to be one of the best pizzas ever. I had the square small Detroit Pizza. It's 4 slices, my toppings were bacon. My husband's was pepperoni. The edges are crispy, the inside of the square was just full of cheese and topped with delicious tomato sauce. Our server was very careful with my allergies. One tip, even if you are a big eater (which I am not), we both only ate half as it was so filling.

The Brooklyn Bridge: Winner of the Pizza World Championships in Parma, Italy. The dollops of whipped ricotta make this must try
Anthony F.

Great pizza, inviting atmosphere with many TVs for watching sporting events. Very attentive wait staff. If you're in the area highly recommend trying their Detroit style pizza. I tried The Brooklyn Bridge: Winner of the Pizza World Championships in Parma, Italy. This crowd favorite is built with a proprietary blend of brick, mozzarella, and white cheddar cheeses, pizza sauce, natural-casing pepperoni, raw Italian sausage (which bakes directly into the pie), chopped garlic, Sicilian oregano, Pecorino Romano, and dollops of creamy whipped ricotta. The whipped ricotta makes this a Must try with delicious savory flavor.

Melanie B.

We called in a to-go order and were pleasantly surprised by how good the pizza was! We ordered the small Brooklyn-style Italian Parmesan pizza with prosciutto and burrata, and it was excellent. The crust was cooked perfectly, and the ingredients tasted fresh and flavorful. Our only complaint has nothing to do with the food. Their website states that they are not pet friendly, but when I picked up our order, I asked because it seemed odd for a place called Brown Dog Pizza. They confirmed that dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, which was great to hear. It would be helpful if they updated their website to reflect that so people traveling with dogs don't skip this place. We ended up taking our pizza down to the creek to eat, and it made for a perfect meal. We'd definitely order from Brown Dog Pizza again!

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Jake N.

Brown Dog Pizza is a place definitely worth visiting while in Telluride. The Brooklyn Bridge is an absolute must get pizza. The crust is thick with a nice crunch on the bottom with crisp cheese all around. All the toppings are great together, the pepperonis are some of my favorite and the ricotta adds a nice creamy cool flavor into the mix. The classic round pesto was pretty good but the crust isn't as great compared to the Detroit style. The pesto and cherry tomatoes together are fantastic. Great food and great servers that makes for a must visit.

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Jennifer L.

Awesome pizza place and bar in Telluride! We stopped to pick up some dinner and got the gluten free pizza with bacon which was very good, the vegan cheese melted well and the dough was similar to regular pizza dough. We also got the supreme large pizza which was delicious and had ample pepperoni and other toppings. Choosing one of their menu pizzas was more cost effective than choosing your own toppings which I found odd however. The mandarin salad was so delicious and refreshing. We got it in a size small which was perfect for 2 people. Would love to try the Detroit style next time as it looked super fluffy! Take out was easy and we placed the order at the counter and got a text when it was ready. Dining in seems like a fun time too but they seemed very popular and could be a wait for a table.

Small round pizza
Allyson B.

Brown Dog Pizza definitely lives up to the hype! Even though they were extremely busy, the atmosphere was fun and energetic, and our food came out surprisingly fast. We started with the mozzarella appetizer, which was hot, fresh, and a great way to kick off the meal. We ordered a small Canadian bacon pizza and a small hamburger & black olive pizza, and both were served piping hot with fresh ingredients and great flavor. The crust was delicious, and everything tasted like it had just come out of the oven. If you're looking for great pizza, a lively atmosphere, and efficient service even during a rush, Brown Dog Pizza is absolutely worth the stop!

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Nina C.

Stopped by for a midday pick me up -- what's better than wings and beer in a mountain town?? The place was packed out on a Thursday afternoon, and we got a little booth in the back by the bathroom hallway. The service was limited for the number of people in the place, they were just so busy. I started with a delicious sour beer, and ordered a kids burger since I wasn't super hungry. We also got wings for the table, which were delicious. Honestly, the burger was basically the size of a small adult burger and did well to fill me up. We also tried some of the pizzas - never had a BLT pizza before, but it hit the spot The prices are what you would expect in a mountain town -- steep! But makes sense. Definitely will come back

Sausage and pepperoni
Holly M.

I'm very picky about pizza. This pizza was delicious. The reason I'm knocking off a star is because the way they handle the waitlist and crowd control. We just wanted pizza and every night there was over an hour wait. Just take reservations for goodness sake. Put a time limit if you are worried people will dine too long. Instead people are standing outside in the cold waiting around for a table to open. After a 90 minute wait we finally placed an order to go. It was delicious but they could handle their customers in a more respectful way.

Detroit style yumminess here.
Renee I.

We were fortunate to grab a couple seats at the bar during the dinner hour. Great service from both bartenders but Leah was especially wonderful. They house wines at the bargain price of $9. Sampled sauv blanc but it was like grapefruit so went with Pino Grigio. Several beers on tap. We wanted to try their Detroit style pizza since they are so known for that. Got a combo of the Koto and Brooklyn Bridge. Both were delicious- eventually. I started with a slice of the Koto and my mouth was on fire! I mentioned to Leah that I didn't remember anything spicy on ingredient list. She looked at pizza closely and was horrified because the kitchen had covered it in spicy tomatoes. She put in for another pizza - another whole small. Thats a lot of pizza! Well let me say that pizza was so so much better. However again Leah looked at pizza and said it still didn't look right. They put diced piquant peppers on top instead of sun-dried tomatoes. So she brought us a side dish of those. She was so on top of it! Then she even gave us a discount on the pizza. Not necessary but sure was nice! Plus we left 3/4 of a small pizza.

Yummy Gluten Free deep dish pizza - the best ever!
J. '.

The best gluten-free pizza I have ever had! We ordered the GF 8x10" pizza that is cut into four pieces. We were both very full. Husband had the arugula and artichoke salad with his. I ordered the Long Island Tea - perfection! Their crust is thick, chewy and also crunchy - they have achieved the impossible in GF. Highly recommend. Service was quick, friendly and food was ready pretty fast. They were busy but kept things moving. Will return if we are ever back!

Good Dog (garlic cheesy bread)
Robbie R.

We've been waiting 5 years to come back here and it did not disappoint! Our first experience was during Covid where it was take out only but we got the amazing full sports bar and ambiance experience. Seating downstairs and up top plus a large bar. Food was a 5/5. Caesar salad was delicious, the Good Dog cheesy garlic bread comes on their Detroit style crust and the Little Rose may be our new favorite Detroit style pizza being both sweet and spicy with decadent toppings and a blast of freshness with the basil. The staff is so friendly, the vibes are great, TVs and sports memorabilia everywhere and just overall fun. You can't go wrong here and HIGHLY recommend Brown Dog!!

Chester's Tail Wagger, Classic Pizza (seasonal)
Jacqueline T.

We struggled with places being closed during the off season, so we ended up coming here twice while in Telluride. Between our visits, my husband and I shared: - Chester's Tail Wagger, Classic Pizza (seasonal) - Little Rose, Detroit Style Pizza - Gold Hill, Detroit Style Pizza - Southwestern BBQ Chicken, Detroit Style Pizza We really enjoyed everything we had here. The seasonal pizza was definitely my favorite followed by the Little Rose. They have a really good Detroit style crust. I tried my mom's Gold Hill on a classic crust and actually thought that pizza was better on the classic crust instead of the Detroit. I wish the BBQ pizza had BBQ sauce as the base instead of red sauce with just a drizzle of BBQ. The red sauce was a bit weird to me on a BBQ pizza, but it was still good. I just recently discovered they also have locations in Denver, but it's called Blue Pan Pizza so maybe I'll be back sooner than I thought!

Todd H.

Solid Detroit style pizza. Cool place. Service was good as well recommend by a friend after running some offroad trails.

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Nice, thick crust pizza with many options! Calzones and thin crust are available also. Quick and friendly service.

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By far the best pizza and love the atmosphere!! Very friendly and great location! Love Telluride!!!

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Good place to watch Super Bowl?

Absolutely! Settle in with a Brooklyn Bridge pizza and enjoy TVs on whatever level of the restaurant you're in. Great beer list too.

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The Butcher & The Baker was a great breakfast stop! We pre-ordered our food and walked over from…read moreour hotel, which ended up being a great decision because it was very busy when we arrived. The outdoor patio is pet-friendly, so we were able to enjoy breakfast outside with our dog, Luna. We both had breakfast sandwiches, and they were cooked perfectly. The English muffin was especially good and really made the sandwich. Since we placed a to-go order, we didn't have much interaction with the staff, but everything was ready on time and the overall experience was smooth. We'd definitely recommend it for a quick, delicious breakfast in Telluride.

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Perhaps the perfect dining experience. Hands down the finest Filet Mignon I've ever had. The room…read moreis understated and quiet but un-pretentious in its interpretation of Mid-Century Modern design. Even the featured cocktails harken to that era. And the service is invisibly omnipresent. Doesn't really get better than this.

Telluride Film Festival weekend and the Telluride is hopping. A new restaurant receiving good…read morereviews and local buzz is Side Work. Outdoor, inside and banquet dining booths are all seating arrangements available in this quaint and minimalist setting. Happy hour selections are available along with small plates or hearty servings. Reservations were required due to the Film Festival crowds. The menu is divided into crudo, small shares, from the field and mains. We started with the fried green tomatoes with crab escabeche, lemon-caper aioli, green olive, pimenton oil and pickled celery. A delicious flavor with a hint of sour and beautifully crisp fried tomatoes. The shaved fennel and grape salad contained spinach, whipped goat cheese, grapefruit slices, almonds and a honey vinegarette. The flavor was a bit bland and needed more fennel. The roasted cauliflower with smoked paprika, pistachio dukkah, lemon and green olive tampanade. The pistachio dukkah and olive tampanade was unique and refreshing. Our final selection was the prawn skillet with garlic, pimenton delicious la vera, guindilla peppers, sherry reduction and toast points. A simple but delightful dish with an incredible sauce. Again, more toasted points for the sauces would of been perfect, but still a memorable dish. Even though we had an early seating, the restaurant was fairly busy. The fried green tomatoes, prawn skillet and roasted cauliflower were delightful and flavor packed. Side Work provides an unique option to the busy Telluride dining scene. Off the beaten path of Main Street, they hold their own. Coupling the different selections and size with good flavors warrants Side Work being on the Telluride good haunts. Please give Side Work, a new addition to Telluride food scene, a chance with your dining dollars.

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Side Work - Fried green tomatoes with  crab escabeche, lemon-caper aioli, green olive, pimenton oil and pickled celery. Incredble!

Fried green tomatoes with crab escabeche, lemon-caper aioli, green olive, pimenton oil and pickled celery. Incredble!

Side Work - Prawn skillet with toasted points and incredible sauce

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4.0(218 reviews)
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Great happy hour! I stopped in for the late night happy hour on a Friday night and was able to get…read morea table right away. The service was quick and attentive. I ordered the katso chicken sandwich and a wasabi Caesar. Both were amazing and priced very reasonably. The cocktail menu looked interesting although I did not partake in it. Be aware that half of the dining area and the bar are down a flight of stairs in case there is anyone in your party who has walking issues.

Great meal experience. 4:30 lunch/dinner meant avoiding the crowds. Very casual cool vibe…read more Buffalo cauliflower - 10/10 BUT remember cauliflower is loaded with water. Hoover them down. Don't pick at them over 20 minutes and then be annoyed they are soggy Brussels - 2/10. The flavor is phenomenal but yall...come on. A $12 bowl if just leaves. There wasn't a single whole, half, or even quarter Brussel in the bowl. I make them at home to know that's $12 for maybe 4 actual Brussels. They aren't an expensive veggie so feeding people just free floating leaves is crazy Wood ear mushroom ramen - 8/10. Not a fan of avocado on ramen but nice bouncy noodles, ample mushrooms, good miso broth. Needed some spice Brisket Sando - 10/10 husband loved it Beef ramen - 7/10 said it was a little bland and salty. This place is fusion but having the toppings be sriracha, soy sauce, and some type of powdered not spicy chili blend is criminal. Give the people some rayu, mayu, and chili crisp oil in a caddy. Even some gochujang would have done the trick. Sriracha isn't vegan and has no real heat. Telluride really loves very safe bland flavors. I get catering to middle America but get brave with your sauces to give normal eaters some options please! I'd go back but probably will smuggle in some toppings because ramen without any heat isn't ramen worth eating.

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Wood Ear - The historic bar rescued from the Buck

The historic bar rescued from the Buck

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