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Good pizza, strong seasonal options, good menu depth, delicious fun cocktails, uber local draft list, patio with a view, reasonable pricing. What more could you ask for?
Had an amazing first visit to Joy Hill! The atmosphere is casual and fun. The patio in the back is an unexpected treat! The staff was really friendly and I enjoyed the open concept kitchen where you could watch them preparing the food. The menu has a nice variety of options including gluten free and vegetarian options. We didn't have any drinks this nice but the beverage menu seemed nice as well. We both got a pizzette and a salad and everything was incredible! My friend ordered a gluten free sausage and jalepeno and enjoyed it. I got the side salad with house vinegrette and the prosciutto, burrata, and arugula- it was absolutely amazing. My mouth is watering thinking about how tasty it was. I especially enjoyed the sourdough crust. We will definitely be back for more!
Joy Hill is a proudly South Broadway spot serving woodfired pizza with a Brooklyn influence and a Denver feel. They focus on naturally leavened sourdough pizzas made with a starter brought from Brooklyn and high quality ingredients, and it shows. I'm very lucky to live about 7 minutes away, which honestly feels like a blessing because it's just that good. Everything impressed me, starting with the frosé and then the lunch special, which is one of the best deals I've seen: any pizza, a house salad, and a bottle of wine. It's hard to beat. The pizzas themselves are sourdough-based and really well done. You can tell there's a lot of care put into the ingredients and execution. The space is also a big part of the experience. The rooftop patio has great mountain views, and there are plenty of spots if you want to hang out, work, or just relax with a coffee. Overall, this is an easy go-to spot for me now. I'll definitely be back... probably very soon.
Amazing wood-fired pizza in a spot packed with character and top notch service. The best pizza we found in Denver!
Popped in on a weekday just about when Happy Hour was about to start. Was going to get it to go, and have a marg at the bar while waiting but then was drawn in by their fun Valentine's Day decor and then further back to where there was a sprawling back patio! It's been unusually warm in Denver, so I decided to take advantage and hang on the back patio, hit a spicy margarita, FaceTime with a friend and have a happy hour Mushroom Sally pizza with bison meatballs (as we do in Denver). The food was all very pretty - oh I did get a side salad with Green Goddess dressing. Very light and delicious with fresh light lettuces. The pizza was a perfect 8" size with slices of the meatballs layered onto the mushroom white pizza. So delicious on an errands day while out and about! The service was friendly and it was such a beautiful day. I was glad to check out one of the cool restaurants in the SoBo district!
You HAVE to try the bison meatballs! One of the best appetizers I have had in a long time. Went out of my comfort zone and got the street corn pizza. Not my favorite toppings together but the basics of a pizza tasted fresh and was delicious. The rooftop patio was a nice vibe on a Friday night with a drink! Lost a star because the host seemed like she wasn't in the best mood lol.
Horribly disappointing experience. We waited about 40 minutes for a table, which I was willing to overlook because we were excited to try the food. The focaccia appetizer with whipped ricotta was actually really good and gave us high hopes for the rest of the meal. Unfortunately, when our pizzas came out, they were completely charred to a crisp. Not just a little blistered or "well done" -- they were burnt to the point of being genuinely inedible. We tried them, but there was no way we were going to sit there and force ourselves to eat burnt pizza after waiting that long for a table. We ended up having to ask for refunds on the pizzas, and somehow our bill was still around $50 after that. Waiting 40 minutes, finally getting seated, and then having the main part of the meal come out ruined was incredibly frustrating. The focaccia was the only bright spot, but it definitely wasn't enough to make up for the rest of the experience. For the amount of time and money involved, I expected much better. I left hungry, annoyed, and honestly shocked that pizzas that burnt were sent out to customers in the first place.
A friend who lived locally brought us here and it was a great recommendation. The view from the outside patio was great and the pizza was even better. We started with the beet salad which was full of flavor and ended with the elote pizza and prosciutto & burrata pizza. Both were fantastic but the elote was the real stand out winner. I've never had a pizza like it and it was SO good. This was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Service was great as well. Parking on the street was fairly easy to find.
Went to dinner here on a Thursday night with a reservation- it was not crowded upon arrival. They offered the option of outside but unfortunately it was too cold. However, when it warms up will make sure to come back! The food was very delicious, we got the burrata carrots and the chili & pep pizza and elote pizza. All were very delicious and unique! The pizza size is in the smaller size but we were 4 and the amount was perfect (we each got 2 peaces) we did not get to try out their drinks but the service was quick and great! Will be coming back to try other pizzas and apps!
Got a 12" chilis and pep pizza ($23) and the stuffed peppadews ($5). Pick up. A little over $31 after tax and their 3% "kitchen surcharge." The order was ready on time and delicious. I appreciated that I wasn't handed a receipt to sign and tip on for pick up (esp at those prices for a small pizza). Assuming that doesn't change I'll keep coming back.
In town for vacation and we were exploring downtown and found this little gem. What a fantastic place!! Food was fantastic! Service was fast and friendly. The inside is very cute and there is a ton of outdoor seating. Would come back here all the time if I lived here.
I love Joy Hill's chill vibe and friendly service. Their Arugula Caesar was tasty, and lighter than a typical Caesar given the vegan dressing, which I preferred. The Zaatar flatbread with Calabrian hummus was yummy too. My favorite was their woodfired sourdough Margherita pizza with a perfectly crusty and chewy crust, tasty pizza sauce, and real mozzarella. We finished off the meal with mini cannolis in each of their flavors that day (birthday cake, chocolate, and cardamom chai); my favorite being the birthday cake given it was the closest taste to a standard cannoli. They have a really cute outdoor seating area that would be perfect to enjoy in warmer weather. I may have found my favorite pizzeria in Denver!
Amazing food and vibes. Pizza is a bit pricy but super good. But they do have a great happy hour which includes on the weekends.
5 years ago
Came during the tail end of happy hour and squeezed in an order of garlic bread and the ricotta appetizer. The garlic bread was delicious. A few different cheeses baked on crisped bread and served with marinara. Can't go wrong. The ricotta dish was refreshing. Came with some yummy toasted bread pieces, pickled onions, cucumbers and a little pesto on top of the ricotta. Would order again! The prosciutto pizza was a good, standard pizza. The house salad came with a yummy vinaigrette. Was a bit disappointed in quality control with wilted leaves scattered throughout and freezer burn cucumbers. read more
4 years ago
Good food, but I'm coming back for the vibes. Kind of feels like you're in a cozy library in the best way. We started with the vegan Caesar which had roasted tomatoes so the difference between a cold salad and a hot tomato was a little strange but still good. It also barely had any dressing on it so flavors were minimal We got the Mushroom Sally and added vegan cheese, jalapeños, and cashew ricotta, and it was so good. The cashew ricotta addition is a must if you're vegan, super creamy and light. A little expensive for only a 12 inch pizza, and not entirely sure if it was worth the price, but it was definitely good. Service was good quality but very slow. Took a very long time to get seen initially, and even longer between ordering, asking for things, and getting the check. Like I said initially, I'll be back for the cozy environment, and probably at a time where I'm not in a rush! read more
3 years ago
Great food, cocktails and drinks. The chilis n pepa was everyone's favorite. The hunter and the mushroom pizza were also great! The Fig Ginny cocktails were my favorite thing at this restaurant. I put this place in Denver's top 10 pizza spots. read more
Super yummy pizza. The breadsticks were great. The ranch is A++. I had the elote pizza which was the bomb. This is my favorite type of pizza and this is the only place in Denver I've been able to find it. My only gripe is that I wish they gave you a pizza spatula. It was super annoying having to cut and finesse my pizza slice to my plate with a butter knife. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Wow! Just wow! Joy Hill has some of the best pizza I've ever had and rivals the top rated pizza places I've been to in NYC. The Chili's N Pep rendered me speechless the Buratta & Roasted Carrots appetizer was amazing. Their house made sourdough made the perfect crust and was crisp to perfection, their house pulled mozzarella paired wonderfully with the tomato sauce, and the pickled jalapenos were incredibly flavorful without being overly spicy. The environment was fun and hip with unique seating options that would be fun for larger groups and the views of the mountains off their sback balcony were astounding. The service was amazing. I never had a drink run out before our server acknowledged me, his recommendations were spot on, our food came out quickly, and we were checked out in a timely, but not rushing you out, manner. I would recommend a reservation if you're showing up for dinner. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
One of our favorite pizza spots in town. Love their topping combinations, you can taste the char from the oven on the crust, and drinks are good too. They have homemade sodas. Sit on the patio for sunset, great view. It can get pretty packed so make a reservation ahead of time. read more
Food great, ambiance on the outdoor patio/ rooftop great, service great! Definitely will be back! I loved the golden beets in the salad, very flavorful and decent salad portion for the price. The pizza was also very tasty. Perfect amount for two people! read more
One of the best pizzas we've had! Will definitely be returning with the family! We sat on the patio, it had a nice ambiance and was comfortable. They do have heaters. The lounge was also nice. A place you could sit and enjoy a pizza and drink. The main dining room needs updating. The only area handicapped accessible was the lounge. They have an elevator to the bathrooms in the basement. The bathrooms could also use an update. The mirrors were fake, need replaced with real mirrors. read more
5 years ago
Amazing atmosphere and food! Service was incredible, and the vibe of this place was immaculate. Loved the outside patio, and has a great view Food : Mushroom sally : so incredible. Was a little salty, but it wasn't overly. They didn't cheat on the mushrooms, and the cheese with it was such a good combo Prosciutto and burrata : Delicious. Loved the addition of arugula and the Burrata was such high quality. Sometimes I get nervous about prosciutto because it can be so fatty and salty, but this was just right Come try this place and bring friends! It's such a vibe, and this place needs to be seen read more
Ambiance at Joy Hill is top notch. Mid century modern aesthetic with modern light fixtures and very comfortable chairs. I got a strawberry soda (house made) - very refreshing. We got two pizzas with GF crust (very good crust). The chilis n pep pizza was good, but not something I'd necessarily come back for esp given the price. That 70s pie on the other hand was amazing. The wait for our food was also on the longer side. read more
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We arrived around 7:30 pm ordered house salads which were tastefully made one with vegan Caesar and one with green chili ranch . Both were delicious. We shared the mushroom sally pizza which we both very much enjoyed. The ambiance was very 60/70 s retro. Loved it! Our waitress was attentive and very friendly. Only reason not a five star was the person whom seated us was very obviously having a bad day and slow on the whole greeting and seating . Other than that an enjoyable experience. read more
5 years ago
Great place. Can't believe we hadn't been here before. It looks tiny from the outside but somehow it's very spacious and cozy inside with fireplace and lots of room to relax. Great service. Awesome food, especially the pizzas. Fantastic patio for mountain sunset views sunsets and the inside was really cool too. It's a new favorite in our neighborhood for sure. read more
3 years ago
Wonderful service, amazing views of the Rocky Mountains, super unique and tasty food options. Loads of fun cocktails and mock tails/fun sodas. Affordable. Good veggie options for out meat-free friends! I will be back read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
I've been to Joy Hill more than a few times now. The deck out back is a nice place to be if it's a warm day. Just pack sunglasses if you'll be there at sunset. The happy hour has a nice assortment of food and drink discounts. I'm fairly certain we've tried all the food options at this point and more than a few multiple times. The pizza is a good size and has the nice flavor with a thin and crispy crust. I'd say any of the happy hour options are good though. The beet salad is a nice go-to on the main menu. Decent selection of beer, wine, and other drinks. The service is usually pretty good. They might visit your table less the more time you spend there eating and drinking but that's probably better than feeling like they're pushing to clear the table for a new group. Feels good to support a small business and we're glad they made it through the early COVID stay at home challenges. read more
2 years ago
We have passed this place so many times and never realized it was there. We randomly stopped in one day and we were not disappointed. We loved the inside of the restaurant, it looked tiny from the outside but was actually pretty big. We especially loved the rooftop patio it was a perfect spot on a warm spring day. Service was great, there was no wait and they staff were all welcoming and friendly. Food came out super fast and our sever was very attentive. We ordered the elote pizza which we had never seen before but it sounded delicious. We were very pleased with our decision it was a great pizza especially the sourdough crust, I'm not a crust person but I ate every last piece of that pizza. We ordered the meatballs for our son and he loved those, there isn't a huge selection of toddler options especially ones with a dairy allergy but that's okay we made it work. We will for sure be making another trip to try some more delicious pizza. If you want a cool pizza spot with an awesome patio Joy Hill is a must try! read more
Upon arrival my first impression was that the place is super cute. Lots of cool furniture and cozy spaces. Their gf pizza is delicious and the server was really friendly. The arugula Caesar was a good salad but wasn't super Caesar like. Joy hill is a hidden gem. Would definitely come back ! read more
2 years ago
Ambiance was great, service was eh. Hostess was not friendly, and waitress was less than attentive. Ordered two of the most popular pizzas. The hunter was great, dough was perfectly crisp but not overdone. On the other hand, the chili's n pep was awful. It was too doughy and every topping slid off. Not sure how the two were so different and inconsistent. Flavor was also lacking on the Chili's n pep, would not order again. read more
This place was delicious! We ordered the margarita pizza and the chilis and pep pizza, both were incredible. We sat outside on their nice patio with a great view facing the mountains. Can't wait to go back and try more of their pizza- I have a feeling this is a place you just can't order wrong at. read more
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3 years ago
I'm so glad we checked this place out. Ambience is great- very cozy with a fireplace and inviting large bar and sofas. Pizzas were phenomenal- we did a mushroom Sally and a margherita. The wood fired sourdough crust was amazing and we loved the red sauce on the marg. Also got an arugula Cesar which came with vegan dressing (this was just ok). To drink, they had some nice non alcoholic options (house made passion fruit soda was delicious!) as well as an ample beer and cocktail list. Dinner for 2 with 2 pizzas, salad, beer and soda came to $80 with tip, so not the cheapest pizza night out but it was so tasty that it was absolutely worth it. read more
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Nice ambiance on the inside. Pizza was good. Would recommend making a reservation ahead of time. read more
We came here on the hunt for a yummy pizza lunch as we were having a busy Saturday. We stumbled upon joy hill and were intrigued by the seventies theme, frozè, and wood fired pizza. Upon entering, joy hill had some really cool furniture and decor. Online it said that masks were required, yet half the staff and cooks were not wearing masks. We then ordered the garlic bread, and we were really disappointed as it was just a pizza, but cut differently. I ordered the froze which was fine, but really nothing special. We were also disappointed at there beer selection as they only had two IPAs, both in cans. When we ordered our burrata and prosciutto pizza, it seriously lacked flavor, and we narrowed it down to the sauce being the issue. Not to mention and un-noticiable amount of prosciutto, the sauce had absolutely no seasoning in it. The dough was pretty good, but besides that, we left feeling like we paid for borderline better than frozen pizza. I will say however, that they had a pretty cool bar situation, and Joy hill would be a great place for a casual early evening drink. read more
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Are the stairs to the patio outside or do they require indoor access?
Hi Robert, to access the patio you would enter from the inside. Thank you!
Is the patio dog friendly?
I don't think so, only because you have to go inside to access the patio.
Is there easy access to free parking?
There is free 2 hour parking all along South Broadway as well as the side streets, but street parking isn't always "easy" depending on the day and time you are visiting. From the rooftop, you can see a parking lot in the back, but I'm not sure if…
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