We love Ken's Artisan pizza so much for a Bend local perspective. It is our favorite pizza spot in all of Bend. We think that everything you order off their menu is gonna be good and we love how big the leaf are on the Caesar salad.the surface is always so friendly. and the ambience is just great what they've been able to do with this historic building in Bend although some of the other reviews say that the service is rather lacking and it is overpriced. I disagree. I think that their food is priced rather fairly for how good it is. I would definitely recommend and it doesn't seem like too much of a tourist packed spot yet. It is 100% worth a 30 minute wait. read more

A must-visit if you are Team pizza in Bend! Service was amazing and they are a "well-oiled" machine turning tables and getting people in and out. Pro-tip: Get there before they open as there is typically a line! The meatballs are delish and so is the pizza. We will be back! read more

Fantastic pizza, we were a big party so we got to try many pies and not one of them was a miss. Our favorite was the arrabiata and the funghi. The crust was perfectly done and the calabrian chillies were excellent. We also tried a couple red wine bottles and both were excellent recommendations from the servers. read more

Positives: Pizza is really good. Like memorably good. Love a good wood fired pizza and they do it exceptionally well Service was super friendly and informative. Placed a to go order and they were keeping me informed throughout my wait. Negatives: The Caesar salad. While good it felt like they just gave me a deconstructed head of lettuce. Would it hurt to cut it smaller for the to go boxes? lol. A bit overhyped in my book. We lucked into getting into town and being able to order but people wait in line before this place opens to secure a spot. I don't think any pizza is worth that but it's subjective on my end. read more

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Stopped in for dinner and was a little wait but not bad. Service was great and loved the open kitchen. Pizza was pretty good. Fresh ingredients and good flavor. We also got the meatballs as an appetizer and was delicious. I also tried a bit of the pistachio and mortadella pizza. Loved the uniqueness of that one and the meatballs were my fav. I wanted to like the sausage pizza more but overall a great place. read more

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The pizza is as good as advertised. Fennel sausage and onion with Calabrian chilies pictured. Caesar salad was large and tasty. Cute interior space. Great experience! read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - Sausage and onion with Calabrian chilies - Salad Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Bend finally has great pizza! We decided to check out Ken's in Bend since we love the Portland location. We arrived at 5:30 p.m. on a Friday and had to wait an hour and a half--but it was totally worth it. In Portland, we usually go early (around 4:30) to beat the crowd. I loved the high ceilings at the Bend location; it felt more spacious and less congested than the Portland spot. The pizza was top quality, as always, and the wine selection was excellent. One suggestion for the owners: it would be really helpful if the menu clearly labeled vegetarian pizzas and offered vegan options. This is Oregon, and there's a strong demand for plant-based dining here. read more

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Best to come 30 minutes before they open so you can catch the first seating because you'll be waiting an hour for the 2nd. Had beet squash salad, Caesar, meatballs, pistachio pizza, spicy sausage, and Barata. They gave our calamari to another table so we just cancelled it when it never came. read more

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its alright!The pizza isnt over the top but its good!The restaraunt is not over the top but new and clean cafeteria layout with a noisy pizza parlor atmosphere and ambiance.The prices are high but it is good food!The Ceasar salad is hard to deal with as you will need to cut it yourself the romaine is a full large stalk which was odd but very fresh! read more

Oh my goodness! You want proper ARTISAN pizza, then this place is legit!!!!! The place was packed but managed to snag a spot at the bar. Staff were super friendly. Bar tender recommended a fabulous wine which went fabulously with our pizzas. Delicious is an understatement! They were probably the best pizzas I've had..... and I've travelled the world and eaten a lot of pizza Also, not usually a left over pizza fan the next day, but it reheated great and hit the spot.... Again! read more

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We hit up Ken's on a Friday night and it did not disappoint. The wait was about an hour to an hour and a half (totally normal for a Friday), but honestly worth every minute. The lady running the waitlist was super nice and made the whole process easy. We ordered the New York pizza with pepperoni and it was amazing. The crust was perfectly chewy with a little crisp, the sauce had great flavor, and the pepperoni added just the right kick. We also got the Caesar salad, and wow... it was incredible. Fresh, perfectly dressed, and seriously one of the best Caesars we've had in a long time. read more

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Great spot in downtown Bend. They don't take reservations but have a great text system when you arrive. Typically there is a wait so we tend to get on the waitlist and walk around downtown. It's a good date night spot, and also family friendly but it is pretty loud. They have a massive pizza oven, which is where everything is cooked, even the apps. Highly recommend the carrots and feta, and the pizza's are of course all great but definitely get one with red sauce (like the prosciutto one). read more

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We waited outside for Ken's to open. It was definitely worth the wait. Service was amazing. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The Caesar salad was delicious. We ordered the New Yorker, wonderful. Also, the Basil Prosciutto, great! The place is comfortable. read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - New Yorker and Basil Prosciutto pizza - Salad Near Me - Bend, Oregon

I first went to Ken's Artisan Pizza in Bend shortly after they opened. We ordered four pizzas to share -- the mushroom was my favorite -- plus a Caesar salad. The space has tall ceilings and an open kitchen that adds to the energy, and service was friendly even on a busy night. Ken's started in Portland and has a big following, so it's fun to see them here in Bend. The wood-fired crust and quality toppings definitely live up to the hype. When I lived in Portland I went a few times but that was a long time ago. Now that peak tourist season has slowed down, I need to go back and try more. It's a great addition to the Bend restaurant scene. read more

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We arrived at our reservation time and were seated immediately. The place is pretty cool. It was packed on a Monday night! Service was great, with pleasant staff and food arriving quickly. Our party of 4 ordered 1 Caesar salad and 3 pizzas. In retrospect, we would have been better off ordering 2 salads and 2 pizzas. We actually brought an entire pizza home. Now for the food... Fennel Sausage & Onions: We opted to include Calabrian chiles. The flavor was really good, and the toppings were plentiful. The only surprise here was the lack of heat from the chiles. The only complaint was that the pizza felt a little wet/heavy Brooklyn: Capicola, pickled jalapenos, and hot honey. Speaking of heat, this pizza brings it! This pizza was way hotter than the sausage pizza. Again, really good flavor and you can see in the pics, toppings plentiful again Margherita: The classic. Surprisingly, this was prob our favorite pizza of the night. All the pizzas were cooked really well and had great chew on the crust. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other pizzas (along with another Margherita!) read more

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Ken's Artisan Pizza is a pizza place related to Ken's Artisan Bakery. We visited the bakery in Portland and enjoyed the pastries. While visiting Bend and hanging out in downtown, we were pleasantly surprised that there is a Ken's Artisan Pizza so we decided to go for a late dinner around 9pm on a Saturday night. Upon entering, we were greeted by the hostess. It was pretty busy when we arrived and we waited about 20 minutes to be seated. There are high ceilings and a lot of wood elements throughout. Past the tables and the bar, one can see the pizza oven and the pizzas being made. We ordered the Mortadella and Pistachio pizza to share. The pizza took quite a while to come out (more than 30 minutes). The crust to filling ratio was good and the pizza had a good amount of Mortadella on it. For me, the crust had too much leoparding as there were some charred parts on the bottom too. The overall taste of the pizza was okay. The pistachio pesto tasted like a typical pesto, but the pickled shallots were tasty and added a pop of flavor to the pizza. We were also given a side of chili flakes and salt to use. Overall, giving Ken's Artisan Pizza a 3.5/5. The space and ambiance are cool. Staff are nice, but service was a bit slow. The pizza was okay, but pricey (we paid $30). Not sure if we would come back but we're glad that we got the opportunity to try it. read more

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Ending the 2025 review year with the most memorable dining experience of the year for my husband and me. Yes, a pizzeria. BACKSTORY FOR WHY A PIZZA PLACE IS WORTH A 45 WAIT IN LINE OR HOUR PLUS WAIT FOR TABLE: The irony was not lost on us, as we waited in line for 45 minutes before the doors opened, that when Ken's Artisan Pizza mothership opened in Portland in 2006 we lived in Bend and yet, as many trips for multiple day visits we made to Portland in those years to eat here and there, we never could get into Ken's pizza there because of lines and long waits and well...we didn't. (Up to our Bend Ken's visit, I had waited in line for a table at only two places: Toro Bravo in Portland and Ciccio in Yountville.) The irony was that we left Bend in 2014 and here we were, after a 6 hour drive on a pilgrimage visit from our home in Boise to wait in line at Ken's to be sure we got two of the 117 seating capacity spots when the doors opened because if you're not seated in that first wave, you will wait an hour'ish (plus maybe) for a seat. The trio of local people standing behind us mentioned that they had lived in Bend for more than thirty years and they had never seen this kind of line to get into a restaurant, and in particular a pizza place. One of them said, "It will be good in a couple of months to come again when there are no lines." And we said, "There will ALWAYS be lines at Ken's Artisan Pizza." They didn't know of Ken's Artisan Pizza's history and showing up on "best of" lists in the US and Internationally so we filled them in. Pizza pilgrims will come here. A HOORAY: They do not take reservations (in Portland or Bend) and at the time we visited, they also didn't have take out. But the Bend location has recently adopted the Portland store's policy that take out orders can be place IN PERSON at the restaurant. SERVICE: When the founder and master baker and pizza maker Ken Forkish retired from Portland to Hawaii a few years ago, he turned Ken's Artisan Pizza and Artisan Bakery over to long time employees who he knew would carry on the traditions of excellent food and service not only as offered at Ken's Artisan Pizza but also Ken's Artisan Bakery and in its' time the terrific Trifecta Tavern eatery he launched. A customer at Ken's feels well tended by service professionals and never rushed. We left a 30% tip. FOOD: Is it worth it? You betcha. There is a reason why Ken's Artisan Pizza has gathered national and international acclaim. We stuck with glasses of wine, they have a good list but they also have a full bar, and a shared pizza, although we knew they had excellent salads and apps, including their popular meatballs, too. It was a smart decision for us because we could barely finish the pizza. (Pizzas are 12" and range in price from $19 to $27. Our choice of Italian sausage with fennel and Calabrian chili was $26.) We also took a chance on a shared dessert, having had great ones at Ken's bakery and his Trifecta Tavern, but the S'More's style panna cotta struck out here. AMBIANCE: This used to be Seven nightclub space that was dark, funky and even a little creepy, but the Ken's team has transformed it to something perfectly classy-rustic meets industrial with wood floors, plaster (I think) over brick walls, exposed ductwork and open kitchen at back. So well done. But it is LOUD when full and I imagine it is full all the time. CONSIDER WEATHER FOR WAITS: Bend winters can at times be very cold with lots of snow and that is good to keep in mind if you're going to wait in line in winter months. (Those winters and the over abundance of tourists is what had us move from Bend after almost twenty years and not necessarily in that order.) Plan accordingly. PARKING: Downtown Bend parking is awful and made more so by the not so brilliant idea to turn several of the rare on street parking spots in into seating for various restaurants during covid. Those "parklets remain". Alas. There is a parking garage a couple of blocks from here but heads up for those who don't know the town, there have been safety issues there. ACCESSIBILITY: There are a couple of on street ADA spots on this block but reality is they are often taken during eating out hours. Ken's is level in from the sidewalk, all on one floor and there were some tables with space for a wheelchair user of which I was one on the night we visited. read more

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As I am used to the Portland location, we got in line about 30 minutes before opening to ensure we got into the first round since it was a holiday weekend. Turns out this location looks like it may fit more guests than the Portland one, and everyone who was in line got a seat and they still had a couple open! Spacious interior and less crowded waiting area than the other location. Drinks, appetizers, and pizzas were amazing as usual. Can't wait to make this a regular stop whenever I'm in central Oregon! read more

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This place is great! Best pizza I have had! Great service everyone working here is great! The ambiance is good and easy to see menus with older eyes too! read more

Wait was about 75 minutes on a Friday night, but it was worth it! The G&T was great and pretty reasonably priced. The pizza was outstanding - the prosciutto was great quality and adding the burrata was absolutely a great move! We sat at the bar and the service was quick and friendly. read more

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Wow! Serendipity is s'wunderful sometimes. Craving Italian , my when in Bend go-to told me the kitchen was closed (a tad early, it seemed) so down the block I walked. Passing by was easy, but so was the 180* to ask for a table. Then it got good! Incredible service all around. I guilted myself into the beet salad over the calamari, and that was damn near providential! Knowing a pizza was coming, I left 1/3 of this heaping and delicious feast on the plate. Honestly, salad was main attraction doesn't happen around me much... but that was the night! The pizza is really good. First, it's 'heavy' with plenty of cheese, sauce, and in my case local 'shrooms and sausage. I pushed through two slices and ate the meat off a third. I took the other half with a plan to eat for an early morning breakfast, but I ended up sharing it with the gas station attendant (full employment reigns in Oregon). I will back. Get here when you can... read more

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Great pizza and salads. Be prepared for a wait. Definitely worth it. The crust and sauce are both perfect.

Bit of a wait to get in --- whattaya want it's Saturday night --- but worth the hanging out, as it was only 20 minutes. Hostess was super on top of it, got us the first available at the bar and it was all gravy from there on out. They've done a great job with the space -- a big room within a nice old historic hotel, exposed brick walls, high ceilings, mod mood lighting and a solidly stocked bar with a long counter and stools. But oh man, the pizza -- I got the Handmade--- was so worth the wait.. Thin crust, yes, but not cracker thin, foldable-thin, and with plenty of air bubbles under the perfect char. Chewy, fluffy with a bit of crunch. I mean, that's rare. Sauce to cheese ratio hit all the right proportions with the tomato sauce being zingy and big and not too sweet, with a good mix of chile flakes in this one. Yea, there's some heat. Couldn't taste the fennel too much, which was appreciated, and it was all a perfect blend in my book. Bartender was a best-in-class pro too, slinging Manhattans without missing a beat and, honestly, the whole place was run like a well-oiled machine. 5 stars y'all. read more

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Visiting Bend from NW Ohio. We arrived at Ken's Artisan Pizza about 45 minutes before opening just to make sure we got a table. By the time they opened, there must have been 75 people in line. The ambiance was very appealing - high open ceiling, varied table sizes (we had 6 in our party and shared out table with another group of 4). Do yo the volume of pizzas they crank out, it is recommended you order everything you want to order at once and they bring your choices out at a good pace as not to overwhelm you with your food. Wow! The food was all amazing!!! Well worth the wait. Quite an experience. It will be a highlight of our trip to Bend. read more

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We came to this pizza spot knowing we were going to wait 1-2 hours for a table! When we checked in our host told us the wait would be between an hour to an hour and thirty minutes. We were totally okay with it and decided to stay by the bar area and ordered some drinks while we waited! We got lucky and the host had a table ready for us within 30 minutes. We sat down and ordered our food immediately. The wait for the pizzas was between 20-30 minutes - totally worth the wait! Brooklyn pizza with the hot honey and arugula was amazing! The star was definitely the mushroom pizza for me because of the lemon olive oil drizzle. It gave the pizza such a unique taste. I would come back here next time I'm in town. Great service and great food! read more

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Food was amazing! Service was great as well. Wine was great, beer selection was minimal but good. Cocktails were great. Older brick building vibe on the inside, lots of seats, very cool wood fired pizza oven as the centerpiece. Super busy place so you may have a wait on a weekend night. read more

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Gonna be one of if not THE best pizza you've ever had. I'm a harsh critic too. Nice vibes in there also.

We were wowed by their Pizza crust! Great service and menu. Enjoyed cocktail while waiting for table. They even made us a new pie when one in our order was slightly messed up. So kind!! Love this place. read more

Appetizers aren't anything to write home about. But their pizza is solid. I wouldn't say the best I've had but a very good. read more

Service was awesome! Super friendly people. Atmosphere was fun and bustling and pizza was amazing! We had burrata pizza with pepperoni and a Cesar salad! I highly recommend! read more

We arrived on a Thursday afternoon at 5:30 and had a 30 minute wait. Four of us ordered meatballs, Caesar salad, one pizza, a bottle of wine and a Tiramisu. This was just the right amount for us. Salad was good but the meatballs were great. Sausage pizza with hot peppers and caramelized onions was very good as well but just a little too sweet for my liking. The store price of $17 bottle of wine was $45 so about a triple markup, which I guess is normal. Tiramisu was excellent, one of the best I've ever had. Service was good and food came out quickly. I will revisit but wait until about 7pm when it appears to be not as busy. read more

Great atmosphere! Great pizzas ! Phenomenal salads! The servers were warm and friendly! One request! Bring back the 7 Devil pinot read more

When walking thru Downtown Bend, the open concept and space made the location seem bright and open. When you walk in, you see the fire pizza oven in the back of the room as people are preparing the pizzas. I sat at the bar and ordered a local pale ale beer, fennel sausage and onion pizza with calabrian chilies. Some people may consider me a fiend due to eating my pizza with ranch, but the ranch here is delicious. The pizza was soft and fluffy, but perfect! Dessert was a blondie browine with Bonta Stawberry Gelato which was perfect since it was a hot day. The service was attentive by the bartender and it was busy at the restaurant. For one person, I had plenty of leftovers! read more

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Great space. Staff was great. All the salads and pizza we had were excellent. Great drinks list. But, they really needed to crank down the 80s alternative music so I don't have to scream at my wife. Push the staff clearly pushing you to get out quickly. Gotta turn those tables! This was a Wednesday in the middle of April. Won't be going near this place in high season. read more

Went to the Bend location on a weeknight. Pretty crowded and loud but we were able to get a table for two after waiting 10 min. The mushroom pizza was amazing and our server was very nice and efficient understanding we had a long day at work, wanted to eat and be on your way. The best part might have been all the dog photos in the bathroom. I'd guess an employer treats their employees well if they let them hang pics of their dogs. Nice touch. read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - Photos of staff member's dogs in the bathroom. How cute is that! - Salad Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Easily some of the best pizza I've ever had, unreal. Can't make a rest here, put your name down and go grab a drink at the DD. Service was wonderful, atmosphere is fun, prices reasonable. Def make a visit. read more

Ken's Artisan Pizza - Salad Near Me - Bend, Oregon

We have been to Ken's at least 15 times and although not every experience was perfect, most of them have been really great. We typically have good service and great pizza. My kids love the meatball appetizer, my husband and I think the Caesar salad is top notch! Cons: It can be very noisy, depending where you get seated and I wish they had fountain soda. read more

Excited to find Ken's Artisan Pizza in Bend while on vacation as the times we tried in Portland, the line was incredibly long. It is deceptive, we got there at 530 and I think they open at 5pm, told by lovely hostess that it may be a 2 hour plus wait for two. Since we were not starving nor in hurry, we put ourselves on wait list. It was super efficient as you can see updates on your phone for your position. 82 minutes later and we got a table! Ordered beet salad, two pizzas, and hubby had cider while I had ginger beer. The fennel sausage and house pizzas were both delicious. Just wish there was more greens and not just microgreens for beet salad. Grand total was $90 Definitely an experience. Service was EXCELLENT. Would probably get Cesar salad next time. read more

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We arrived right when the doors opened and still waited about 90 minutes to get into Ken's Artisan Pizza. This was our first time dining here, and once inside we were seated right away, which was appreciated but unfortunately the service went downhill from there. Our waitress never introduced herself and came off abrupt from the start. When I asked a simple question about the drink menu, her response was short and unfriendly. I ordered an Aperol spritz, which was fine but nothing memorable. Things became more concerning when we ordered food. I ordered a Caesar salad for the table and clearly explained that my husband has a severe nut allergy. The waitress showed little concern when I double checked the ingredients, and when my husband reiterated his allergy while ordering, she responded with a dismissive "sure." Given the seriousness of food allergies, this was uncomfortable and disappointing. She never checked on us during the meal, didn't ask how the food was, and didn't offer refills or additional items. When we asked about the check, she responded rudely by asking how many to-go boxes we wanted instead of answering the question. While paying, I was trying to confirm which credit card belonged to my husband since we were splitting the bill with another party who had a similar card. Before I could finish checking, she abruptly took the card out of my hand and decided how to split the payment herself. The to-go boxes were then dropped off without any explanation of whose food was whose. Overall, the food was decent but not worth a 90 minute wait, and the service alone would keep me from returning. Good food can't make up for poor, dismissive service, especially when it comes to something as serious as food allergies. read more

We came to bend for a three day weekend and ate here for 2/3 nights; it was that good! Great ambience, fresh food, and a nice staff. The burrata pizza was the best! read more

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