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    Mama Ruth's Pizza Shop

    4.3 (14 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    I've driven by this place for years, wondering how the pizza was at this small shop in the tiny town of Gilcrest. They managed to stay in business, so I figured their pizza must either be handy for the locals or is really good, so I finally gave them a try. They are a very no-frills type of pizza place. They have seating but you order at a counter though they will bring your pizza out to you when it is ready. Sodas are available from a fountain or in bottles. The pizza arrived in about twelve minutes, and from the first bite, I was thrilled I made the trip. The cheese was tasty, the sauce and sausage wonderful, but what really impressed me was the crust. I like thin, cracker-type crusts and this was one of the thinner crusts I've found in all of Colorado. It was crispy, but still held the cheese, sauce and sausage without collapsing. I inhaled the pizza, it was wonderful. Too often surprises are bad ones; this place was excellent and I will definitely return.

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    Elaine P.

    What a find! If you're on Hwy 85 and hungry this is a perfect stop! Pizza with green chili was soo good. Wings were perfectly seasoned.

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    What I love most about living in a small town is how great our food places are. Love the Pizza rolls !

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    Just stopped here for a pizza to go due to other positive reviews. Looks and smells delicious. I love traditional pizza places like this.

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