The food is ALWAYS delish on top of the service the staff and the tile spent there! We love driving up to treat ourselves to chix & pix, pizza, and damn good drinks. The food is always cooked perfectly, great flavors, and tasty!! read more

Old County Inn - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

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When driving up to Pine/Strawberry for a weekend getaway, we were looking for a late lunch to tide us over until our dinner reservation. A Yelp friend had reviewed this place, and I saw great reviews + photos so we decided to stop here. Since it was busy, we went to the Taproom portion and found a seat at the bar. We were immediately greeted and our waitress/bartender was super friendly. Due to them running out of chips and needing to do a fresh batch, our pizza arrived first and would be well after we ate half the pizza ready for a box. What We Ordered: - Amber: My boyfriend didn't care for this one, so he only had half. - Bottle of Coke: Always love versus fountain, especially if a place serves Pepsi products. Pairs perfect with a pie! - Buffalo Chips: These were okay, but a skip for us. We misinterpreted what they'd be like as we thought they'd have blue cheese crumbles and be drizzled with the sauce more like nachos. Felt a little odd to just dip them into the sauces. - The Burrata: STAR OF THE SHOW! I had my first pizza similar to this in NYC, and I had hoped to find another that served a pizza like this in Arizona. Not only does Old County Inn, but they made it better! This was phenomenal! Even took the leftovers and it is great cold for a snack! As I write this, I'm debating how to plan another visit up from Apache Junction! Loved all the artwork, even the ceiling was decorated! Definitely felt the small town charm, and enjoyed checking this place out. One of the favorite places we visited in Pine, Arizona! read more

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Heard the hype about Old County Inn and realized it was only about half a mile from where we're staying in Pine... so obviously we had to investigate. Yeah, the hype is legit. The wood-fired pizza was absolutely amazing, plenty of beers to choose from, and a live band on the patio made for a pretty perfect afternoon in the mountains. Great pizza. Cold beer. Live music. Friendly service! read more

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Finally I got to experience what many call the best pizza in Arizona. I'd tend to agree it is near the top of my list as well. Last time I tried to go was a Monday and I failed to look if it was open and drove 2 hours each way for a failed trip. This time I verified the hours and packed the wife and dog in the car and made the journey. Being it was 115 in Phoenix the 92 in pine was a very refreshing change in temperature. The pizza was terrific and I even broke my cardinal rule of doing cheese the first time I try a pie. This poncho pie was ridiculously full of flavor spice and everything nice. I can't wait to go back and try a plain pie to really judge it vs other Az spots. For now it's a solid top 5. read more

Old County Inn - Pancho - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Worth the drive from Phoenix, the best pizza I've had! The crust was really nice, we did order a very unique pizza it's called "the Pancho pizza" with pulled pork, cilantro pesto and green chili sauce, absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place if you feel like driving away form the heat, also loved they're pet friendly. read more

Old County Inn - The Pancho pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

The pizza was really great. The chef here has some awards from Italy culinary schools/ experience. The quality is what comes through immediately. 4 stars for slower service and not very speedy seating. There is an adult only bar area in the picture I attached. The sangria there was awesome and about $12-15. Nice place to stop for a pie after a long hike to the waterfall nearby. read more

Old County Inn - Bar area - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Oh my goodness! This place was awesome! We got a couple order of wings to start and they had a little spice to them which I appreciated! We ordered 3 pies, Meat Pizza, White Pizza, and The Simple with mushrooms and black olives. First, they are a lot bigger than we thought they would be! The tomatoe sauce was amazing! The White Pizza was a pleasant surprise. The food is fantastic but the staff is better! If your close by your are sound yourself a disservice if you don't dine here! read more

Old County Inn - Good for groups!!! - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

It's not often that I find a great food item. But I think the potato chips at old County Inn are my favorite potato chips ever. Hot out of the fryer and every potato chip was crisp and flavorful. We both thought they were fabulous. The chips come with two sauces, a blue cheese sauce and a hot sauce. We really didn't dip the chips in the sauces because the chips tasted so great by themselves. We also ordered their meat pizza pie. It too was delicious. We loved the small cupped pepperoni and the great crust. Our server was friendly and informative, and we had a great experience here. It's worth noting that we got there around 11:15 and by noon there was a line out the door on a Wednesday noon. So this isn't a secret place to go. They have a great reputation among many other diners. read more

Old County Inn - Meat pie with delicious cupped pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

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Just wow - pizzas are wood fired to perfection! We loved the burrata pizza! Our server was wonderful! We had a long wait for a table, but you can put your name in and they text you when the table is ready. Easy parking and dog-friendly, covered patio! read more

Old County Inn - Burrata pizza - perfection! - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Best pizza I have EVER had!! I'm a pizza snob and eat pizza everywhere I go. I didn't think anything could beat Fired Up Pizzeria in Durango, Co. but this does it! Service was excellent, it's a bit of a wait but so worth it. read more

Old County Inn - Best Burrata pizza EVER! - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Come on man! This was excellent pizza! We were up in Pine for a quick vacation and every time we drove by the place looked packed. Don't let it discourage you from stopping in. There was plenty of seating, both inside and out. Our server was super personable and made for a great experience before we ever got to the food part of the night. The drinks were excellent. We made the end of Happy Hour so we grabbed a beer and an Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned was their Maple Espresso and was out of the world. We got the wings for an app and they flavor was great, the right amount of heat, maybe a little subtle. The Pizza was excellent. We got the simple one and added Pepperoni on half of it. My wife loved the cheese half and my grandson loved the pepperoni. We got the White pie forest and it was really good, I love a White Pie and was not disappointed. We also got the Burrata Pie, this was the single BEST pizza I have ever eaten. Every single thing about it was great. The crust, cooked to perfection in the wood oven, the pepperonis, and the burrata along with the hot honey drizzle made the pie. Also the tomato sauce was great! I'm not sure a move to Pine is out of the question for this pie. read more

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Great food! Amazing service! Overall a really great place to wind down and enjoy amazing food! read more

Old County Inn - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Pizza was amazing but not enough to recover from the rude ass employee named Albert behind the bar. We mentioned to him that we wanted to place a Togo order and he looked at me like I just kicked his dog and he even said something snide under his breath that I didn't quite catch. The manager was standing nearby and explained to us that they have a separate location for Togo orders which is fine, but he could've easily explained that to us without the attitude and glares. I also don't get, how you rudely tell us that you don't do To Go orders at this location, and then you do one for us anyways? So you do them at this location afterall, and you just like to give attitude and glares on-top of lying to your customers. After paying, I also asked for them to add a side of ranch to my order as I had forgotten when originally ordering , to which Albert said it would cost 75 cents, which is fine and I asked him if cash or card would be easier for him and he threw up his arms and rudely said "I don't know" out loud like we were inconveniencing him. We will never be back here ever again and will tell this story to everyone that we know!!! It's a shame cause they would really have a great thing going, if they got rid of Albert. read more

A couple of months ago, we dined in at Old Country Inn and had a great experience. The food was excellent and the customer service was wonderful, so we decided to make a day trip back today and bring home some pizzas for dinner. This time, we ordered takeout, which we learned is prepared at a different location. Unfortunately, all FOUR of our pizzas were burnt. The crust was extremely hard and very disappointing. Because our previous experience had been so good, it honestly never crossed my mind to check the pizzas before we left. After this experience, we will not be ordering from the takeout location again. We also accidentally left behind a pair of glasses at the dine-in restaurant, which the friendly staff there thankfully found and held for us. However, I was unable to reach the restaurant directly, so I called the Express line for assistance. The first woman I spoke with hung up on me. When I called again, the gentleman who answered told me to stop having my calls transferred there and was unwilling to help me get in contact with the restaurant. It was especially disappointing considering how great our first experience had been. While the staff at the dine-in restaurant were friendly and helpful, our overall experience with Old Country Inn Express was extremely disappointing, both with the quality of the food and the customer service. read more

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Best pizza in town for sure but the real gem is the bread sticks with beer cheese. Place gets super busy but now they have a takeout place that is great if you'd rather just pick up and take it home. They keep making upgrades to this place as well. I noticed the last time I was there that they enclosed the patio so you can enjoy it even in the winter when there's snow. read more

Definitely a must to stop by in the Pine/Strawberry area - especially if you're in the mood for wood fired pizzas and an outdoor patio! We came here for dinner, and despite the chilly evening, stayed warm outside due to the fireplace and heaters in their wrapped-in patio. The food is made from scratch and was delicious - our favorite meal of the weekend getaway to Pine. My husband and I shared the just beet it salad and the burrata pizza. The salad was earthy but balanced with the creaminess of the goat cheese and fresh citrus of the lemon vinaigrette. It came with breadsticks that were similar to slices of flatbread with herb seasoning. The pizza was amazing!! It was packed with toppings - the saltiness of the pepperoni, creaminess of the burrata, and sweetness of the honey went so well together. We ended the meal with the cast iron cookie - a freshly baked chocolate chip macadamia cookie served in a cast iron and topped with vanilla ice cream. Such a warm and comforting meal overall. read more

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Poncho pizza, build your own pizza, gluten free pizza, four people, three pizzas, salad and of course we started with green chile beer cheese and breadsticks!! You use the best ingredients. Best wood fired pizza ever. Thank You - great way to kick off our 4th of July weekend. read more

Old County Inn - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

We had the pleasure of ordering from the Old County Express!!!! Pine Arizona PANCHO Built on a DiNapoli California tomato base with mozzarella, woodfire-roasted pork, roasted green chile, Pancho Sauce, and fresh cilantro-serrano pesto. But the real surprise is the crust. It's a gorgeous deep golden brown with a rich, buttery flavor and what tastes like a hint of olive oil. Crisp on the outside, light and airy inside, with just the right amount of wood-fired char. It's the kind of crust you actually look forward to eating instead of leaving behind. This pizza is absolutely perfect! read more

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Came up to Strawberry to beat the heat in Phoenix! The weather was simply amazing here and we decided to stop and have pizza! The service was great. The food was good and so were the prices! We got the homemade breadsticks and beer cheese that was a 12/10! The pizza was amazing too but a little greasier than I like hence the 4 out of 5 stars! But definitely recommend!! read more

Old County Inn - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

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Good pizza option in Pine, with a variety of unique and filling pies. Make sure you know that pick up is at a different location a few minutes away. We ordered a cheese, Lefty and Hawaiian BBQ. I'm a huge fan of Hawaiian, but didn't know they use "roasted pork" which is more like pulled pork in a sweet soy sauce. The flavor combo wasn't bad, but just different. read more

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What a great find. Pizza was outstanding... service was great... and it's a really nice layout with inside and outside seating. We sat at the bar and watched all the awesome pies coming right out of the oven. Taproom wasn't open (4:00) but looked really cool too. read more

There's been a fair amount of chatter around Arizona lately about restaurants earning Michelin stars. Now, I ain't a restaurant critic, but I play one in my neighborhood. And being a legend in my own mind, I take my recommendations pretty seriously. Somebody's got to keep the culinary world straight, and apparently, the job fell to me. Scottsdale gets its fair share of the spotlight. Lots of flash, plenty of fancy places, and enough folks willing to pay good money for somebody to explain what's on their plate. But if you ask me, one of Arizona's brightest culinary stars shines up in a little mountain community hiding in the rugged rim country of Arizona . And it shines just fine without a Michelin Star anywhere near it. I'm talking about the Old County Inn, or OCI, as the locals call it. This place ain't just a restaurant. It's a force to be reckoned with, and if you haven't figured that out yet, you might want to check your taste buds for a pulse. I've always had a soft spot for serendipity. She's a funny old gal. Shows up when you least expect her, usually when you're looking the other direction. Sometimes a casual glance turns into a love affair. Sometimes a wrong turn turns into the right destination. And sometimes, if you're lucky, you stumble into a pizza that ruins you for all the others. Now, there's good pizza, there's great pizza, and then there's the kind of pizza that becomes the yardstick by which all other pizzas are judged. The kind that makes you wonder what you've been doing with your life all these years. OCI belongs in that last category, sitting pretty in the middle of a wonderful little mountain town called Pine, Arizona. It's sorta a suburb of Strawberry... Not long ago, we were out on one of those wilderness adventures that sound a whole lot better before the weather gets involved. The rain started coming down, and my enthusiasm started heading in the opposite direction. There's something about being cold and wet that can turn a man from a nature lover into a fellow who'd just as soon admire the wilderness from a heated room with a plate of food in front of him. So we pointed the vehicle toward Pine in search of pizza. Now, I wasn't interested in standing around for an hour and a half with a crowd of hungry souls, all staring at the door like a busload of Baptists waiting for the gates of heaven to open. The main restaurant was hopping, and I figured we'd either have to wait our turn or find another plan. That's when serendipity decided to earn her keep. Tucked into the ever-expanding universe of OCI is a place called the Agave Room. It's an unassuming patio area with full service, and as far as I'm concerned, it deserves a little recognition of its own. We found ourselves a spot, ordered our food and drinks, and got served a whole lot sooner than we would have if we'd joined the hungry congregation inside. But the real surprise wasn't the pizza. Well, not entirely. It was Amanda. Amanda is one of those people who reminds you that good service isn't something you can teach with a handbook and a laminated chart. You can teach somebody where the silverware goes, how to carry a tray, and which end of the table to approach. But that extra something? That spark? That ability to make a stranger feel like an old friend without making a production out of it? That comes from somewhere deeper. Amanda has it in spades. She's a bundle of energy. The kind that could light up a room without adding a dime to the electric bill. She sets a gold standard for the service industry, and she does it without looking like she's trying to set one. She's attentive, engaging, and genuinely good at what she does. You get the feeling she enjoys people, and in the restaurant business, that's a mighty fine place to start. The rest of the staff were wonderful, too. I don't want to shortchange anybody. But Amanda had that little extra sparkle, the sort that stays with you long after the dishes are cleared and the bill is paid. I don't know if the Old County Inn will ever receive a Michelin star. Heck, I don't even know if they want one. Maybe they're perfectly happy doing what they're doing, making great pizza and giving folks a reason to come back to Pine. If Michelin ever does make its way up the mountain, I hope they bring an appetite. They might discover what a lot of us already know: a restaurant doesn't need a fancy award to be exceptional. Sometimes all it takes is a great pizza, a welcoming place to sit, and somebody who makes you feel glad you came. And if the Michelin folks do show up, I've got one recommendation for them.Forget the fancy speeches. Skip the velvet rope. Head straight to the Agave Room and ask for Amanda. That pizza might be the yardstick by which all other pizzas are measured, but Amanda just might be the brightest shimmer on that special star. But you know, She doesn't really need a star to shine. And that, folks, is my professional opinion. THE VILLAGE IDIOT... read more

Those who know, know. And now I know where the best Pizza in Arizona is served. Gotta give props to a friend of the family who told us that Old Country Inn, located in Pine, AZ, made the best pizza she had ever tasted. Couldn't agree more. My wife and I spent a week in the Payson area and we wanted to enjoy some really good food, so the Old Country Inn was on our radar. Pine is a unique town with a lot of natural beauty, so we sat on the patio. The highway was busy, but that didn't matter because it was a gorgeous day. Our server Joyce was great. She made recommendations and helped us select the Burrata Pie based on her description. It did not disappoint. I wish I had taken a photo of the whole pizza before we ate the entire thing. Several things stood out. The crust is soooooo good. The char from the wood-fired oven was perfect. The pepperoni was also the best I've ever tried. Now add the dollops of Burrata Cheese, hot honey, fresh basil, and cracked pepper. Best. Pizza. Ever! I've enjoyed the numerous varieties of pizza that are available. And I've eaten at that famous one in Phoenix. Sorry, but I would choose the pie that requires a four-hour round trip over the local fav. Make the drive and you won't be disappointed! This review was generated entirely by my brain and not AI. read more

Old County Inn - Perfection! - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Great dinner spot. Place has life music and you can get drinks while you wait. Prepare for ridiculous wait times so come early. Service is also very slow so order when you sit down immediately bc it will take 30 plus minutes to get your food. Pizza is bomb. Cookie skillet is also bomb. read more

I wish I had better pics but these were half devoured by the time I even sat down to eat. We got takeout and the line was crazy long but honestly so worth it. We went to the Phoenix pizza festival and this pizza place was hands down better than every single pizza we've ever eaten at that pizza festival AND every place we've ever eaten in the Phoenix area period. We got take out and even after a 25min drive to our campsite it was still absolutely delicious. We will always make time for this pizza place now!! Such a cute little pizza place tucked away in Pine. read more

Old County Inn - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

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Literally the BEST pizza I've ever had. Our server was super sweet and the food came out super quick too! 10000% will be coming back! read more

Old County Inn - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Read the other reviews, and thought we would give it a try. My wife said, and I quote "this is the best pizza I have had in the three years I have lived in Arizona". So thinking that is enough about the pizza, but we were also a little sad we did not try the beer cheese, meat & cheese board and the wings, as those around us ordered these and told us how good they were, but we were only there for one meal, and we left with a whole pizza. LoL. Highly recommend, the wait was about twenty minutes for a table, but we walked right in and sat down at the bar. Worth the wait either way and we will be back. read more

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Arrived here after Tontozona and waited about 15 minutes to get a table I thought the wait would be longer so we were pleasantly surprised. We enjoyed a few pizzas and a Caesar salad. Both were delicious! If you're up north for the weekend or a local this is a great place to check out! read more

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Stopped by on way home from rim camping trip. Just me and my pup, Buddy. Patio was fairly open so we were directed to choose an open spot which we did. Service was fairly quick after that, and we were given a water dish for my pup immediately even though I had one. The wind was gusty at times and blew the paper plate and menu away for a second - twice! Went to order and asked if they had fries - Buddy loves fries. Waitress said no, but they do have a dog dish - chicken. I said sure! And then I ordered their meat pizza. They delivered the dish of chicken for Buddy and he LOVED it - inhaled it! And he is a very picky eater! Found out when check delivered that it cost $4.00 but I was totally fine with that! Then the pizza arrived - wow - very good! I meant to save some to take home but it was so very very yummy! Solid service, great food, and good value overall. I noticed family in the courtyard area playing with some of the games they have which is awesome. They also have an indoor area that is pretty open-ish with a fireplace even. Also noticed they have a wide variety of tap beers too! Hope to go back sometime soon and enjoy those too! read more

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Wow!! This place was phenomenal. Our server was great and had a great recommendation for the burrata pizza. We also got the Caesar salad and breadsticks with cheese dip. It all tasted fresh and yummy. The pizza came out a bit cold but still good. read more

Old County Inn - Beer cheese dip and burrata pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

We went to Old County Inn excited to try their pizza, but unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing overall. It took about 20 minutes to get seated, which we didn't mind. However, once we were seated, we waited nearly an hour for our food. Our waiter came by a couple of times to refill our drinks, but never acknowledged or apologized for the extremely long wait, which made the experience even more frustrating. When the pizza finally came out, it was just okay. The slices are extremely thin, and for the price, we expected much better quality. Unfortunately, nothing about the food or service made us feel that the experience was worth what we paid. We really wanted to like this place, but based on our experience, this will be our last visit. read more

Old County Inn - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

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We love coming here! The breadsticks and cheese dip are the best in AZ and pizza to die for. Always busy but worth the wait. My only complaint is the bartender (Moe?) didn't know how to make a moscow mule. It was vodka and lime juice with a splash of ginger beer but still giving a 5! We will be back read more

Old County Inn - Breadsticks and green chili beer cheese - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

Best pizza I've had in Arizona. It's absolutely beautiful outside with small indoor seating, partial outdoor seating with fans, and a large selection of outdoor that allow you to see the natural beauty of Pine. The service was fast, and overall the food and ambiance of this place was more than worth it. read more

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We stopped at Old County Inn on a trip after a friend insisted we try it, and wow, it was nothing short of AMAZING. It's clearly the spot in Pine; we waited about 40 minutes and there were easily another hundred people waiting, but it was absolutely worth it. The sides alone could be a full meal; the cauliflower, chicken wings, portobello mushrooms, and fried chicken were all incredible. And then the wood‑fired pizza came out and somehow topped everything. Perfect crust, great flavor, totally lived up to the hype. If you're staying in Pine or even just passing through, you need to stop here. This place is popular for a reason. Make sure you stop here! You will never regret it. ! read more

So good that we're driving an hour and a half to eat here again- the chicken wings are the best we've ever had!

Old country inn delivered AGAIN! Travis , our server was great! Massage included! An average hour wait time is because the pizza is simply worth waiting for! read more

Old County Inn - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

We were told this was the best pizza in AZ and it's good but not the best! We came for hike in pine and had to stop by. They were slammed at 1:30pm on a Wednesday. The lefty with the bbq was really good but the pepperoni, was thin and needed a little more sauce. It is wood fire. The red head lady at the bar is a boss and was taking care of everyone inside. All the servers seem to serve the whole restaurant. A couple servers were pretty rude but I understand the rush. They have games to play like connect 4, a taproom and wine bar attached and are a staple spot in this area. So glad we stopped by but not worth the hype read more

Old County Inn - Lefty and pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

OMG the pizza - yes that one the burrata one. Don't change anything - just eat it. Use express location for take out - it will take longer than the app says - who cares - so good. read more

Obsessed with this place! Every time I take a trip to payson now this is where I will be eating! They had indoor, outdoor seating with lots of heaters as well as outdoor games which were really fun! I heard that they also have love music sometimes? Food was phenomenal! We got the meat pizza which was amazing definitely recommend. Also our appetizer was the green Chile beer cheese which was also a hit! Can't wait to come back! read more

Old County Inn - Green chili beer cheese - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

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Stopped in after seeing this spot all over Instagram and it was well worth the hype! We came not too long after it opened and the tables were already full with a line to be seated! I think that's a testament to the quality of the food. All of the pizzas were full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The Caesar salad was notable too-- with just the right amount of tangy flavor. Not a ton of indoor seated, but there is large outdoor patio and covered patio. Definitely will be back next time I'm in Pine. read more

Old County Inn - Pizza Near Me - Pine, Arizona

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