We came here today at open (Sunday at 3 pm) second group at the door. The line was short and when we got inside, we grabbed a menu and queued to order at the counter. We got 3 pizzas (pepperoni, mushroom, and soppressata), beer and a lemmy for the kid. We found seats in a booth, and I took my kid to the thrift area while we waited. Before we could finish a story, our pizzas were ready. They were so good! Kid loved her pepperoni pizza and extra mushrooms. I loved them all, my husband and I enjoyed the spicy soppressata and mushroom pizzas. Worth the drive and fun to finally visit (we went for a walk on the foothills trail a short drive away). Great service, we also got a vanilla pistachio ice cream (so good!) and incline cider. I'm not sure if we'll make it this way regularly from Tacoma, it's just a bit of a drive... but we found ourselves making excuses to come back to the area (hikes! Park! Bike rides!) so we could come back for pizza again. Loved the space. Very kid friendly with coloring sheets and crayons. Lots of kids with lemmy (sparkling lemonade bottles). When we left a lot of tables were full but there was very good turnover so it wasn't too bad. Parked nearby across the street. read more

The Carlson Block - Pizza Near Me - Wilkeson, Washington

I've been meaning to come here for years and finally made it in. The pizza lives up to the hype! We loved all three pizzas we had, they were delicious and the crust was so amazing. This is truly a hidden gem in Washington. Service is counter order, it was fast and the cashier was polite and helpful. I was amazed at how quickly the food came out, their pizza cook puts others to shame. I would try to poach him if I owned a pizza restaurant. The interior is about what you would expect from a 100+ year old building. It has a cool old school vibe and feels hip without being too hipsterish. 10/10 will definitely come again. read more

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It's the most amazing pizza. Staff are friendly. Highly recommend Warning: if you go late in the day they might run out of dough read more

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Great staff and great pizza in a historic atmosphere. If your plans take you to Wilkerson I highly recommend the stop. read more

The Carlson Block - Sausage and Shishito Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Wilkeson, Washington

Very surprised that such a yummy Pizza shop would be in this one restaurant town! The atmosphere was very nice and the food was yummy! The crust was crispy and the topping fresh! I thought their Cesar was simply splendid! Didn't need extra dressing or anything! Definitely a fun spot to try! Not much else in the town read more

This is the best pizza!! Get there early! Be ready to wait, it's worth it! The restaurant is small, the team is small, the prices are small (low compared to other pizza joints). There's a great small town feel to the restaurant, it's cozy and welcoming. There's a great team is always smiling and ready to offer suggestions. read more

Very, Very good Pizza. Took another trip out and they continue to impress. From the sourdough crust to the toppings and cheese, one of the best. read more

This pizza is good. Has a light feeling to it but at the same time hearty and shall I say healthy...okay when it comes to pizza. Not greasy, can taste all the ingredients, nicely priced. We got there a bit before they opened on a Friday and there were some others already waiting too. The group of us there right at opening was the biggest rush. While we were there a couple peeps came in after but granted this was 3-4p so don't know around dinner time. Order at the counter and pizzas came out pretty quick however could see it getting backed up if busy. Was hoping they would have pies like some older photos but doesn't appear they do anymore however still definately recommend if you're into pizza and around the area. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here! First off... expect to wait. These individual pizzas are each hand crafted and cooked in a small but mighty badass over. It is not mass produced or underprepared and it is guaranteed to taste better than any other pizza you've ever had. Bring your patience be respectful to the staff. They prepare a limited number of dough dependent on the day of the week and the season. There is a strong likelihood that if you show up at 6:00p on a Saturday in summer... they will have no pizza dough. We arrived at 4:30p and they only had 15 left. The wife and I ordered and waited for a table open up. We knew the wait would be over an hour so we shared a salad while we waited and we chatted with friends. Inside the restaurant offers limited seating so most folks seem to get their pizza to-go. All 4 of us loved this pizza, it was epic. I cannot wait to come back when it slows down a bit and there isn't a line of people waiting to get in right when they open. I highly recommend giving them a go. read more

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We've been wanting to try this place ever since we saw they serve sour dough crust pizzas! This is a cool old building with lots of history. The staff was very friendly and the pizza was great! We had the classic pepperoni and also the Brussels Sprouts & Bacon pizza, both were great! Give th read more

The Carlson Block - Great cup pepperoni pizza! - Pizza Near Me - Wilkeson, Washington

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What an experience! Wait times are super long for the pizza. They sell out of dough pretty quick, so get there early but also be ready to wait in line. After placing your order, be prepared to wait for an hour to hour 30 for your pizza(s) to be ready. The dough is amazing! I got the pesto and mushroom. The pizza overall was really good, but not worth the wait. There are also limited seating options so you have to wait or take your pizza to-go and eat outside. Dough was soft, thin and just delicious! May be back here if I'm in the area. read more

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We heard this was one of the best pizzas in the state so had to come check it out. Arrived 5 minutes before they opened at 3pm on a Saturday. There was already a line forming at the door, but not that long. Once the doors opened everyone went in to claim a table. You order at the bar. We got a caesar salad, the margherita pizza, and the mixed mushroom pizza. The salad came out first and, not to be dramatic, but this was the best caesar salad I've had. The croutons were so crispy and the dressing mixed in was the perfect amount! Then the pizzas came out. I have to say that the sourdough base was so good - light, chewy, and also crispy at the same time. There wasn't that much sauce or cheese on either pies. The mixed mushroom was good, but it felt like the pizza and the mushrooms were separate - there wasn't enough sauce or cheese to really meld everything together. I preferred the margherita even though I love mushrooms. The basil on the margherita was cooked and I enjoyed that a lot. Our total was about $55 dollars. I'd say it was worth the hour drive to try it! read more

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A Pizza Pilgrimage Worth Every Mile If you're a true pizza lover, drop everything and make your way to Wilkeson, WA--because The Carlson Block isn't just a restaurant, it's a revelation. Nestled in a beautifully restored 100-year-old building, this wood-fired pizzeria delivers an experience that's as soulful as it is delicious. From the moment you step inside, the warm wood interiors and sunlight streaming through the windows set the tone for something special. But it's the pizza--oh, the pizza--that steals the show. I've tried every single pie on the menu, and I can say without hesitation: these are the best pizzas I've ever had. The sourdough crust is a masterpiece--crackly on the outside, chewy on the inside, with a tang that only comes from true fermentation artistry. Each topping combination is thoughtfully crafted, from the earthy mixed mushroom with roasted garlic to the house-made sausage and pesto that bursts with flavor. Yes, there may be a wait. Yes, they sometimes sell out of dough. But that's just part of the charm. It's a place that honors quality over quantity, and the payoff is unforgettable. Even the ice cream--made in tiny batches--is a hidden gem. If you're lucky enough to snag a pint of their summer peach, consider it a bonus miracle. The Carlson Block isn't just a meal--it's a destination. A celebration of craft, community, and culinary passion. I'd give it six stars if I could. read more

I haven't posted in awhile because I want to focus on places that really stand out. The Carlson Block randomly came across my feed one day and I took a moment to watch their story. That was the catalyst that sent me and my husband on a road trip to a small quaint town called Wilkeson to try their wood fired pizza. Let me just say that the Carlson Block was on point. They had great service with a cool local vibe serving artisan food! The pizza was so good and the staff were very nice! If you want to try great pizza, I recommend putting them in your "places I want to go" list! Reasonable prices, family friendly and yummy food! read more

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Great pizza, nice employees. The dough was the difference, excellent. My small bit of advice is to build your own pizza just the ingredients you want and don't sweat the cost. Also we arrived just 8 minutes before opening. There were eight people waiting ahead of us. So, it took an hour wait for our pizzas. I think to avoid that show up an hour and a half after opening. It might cut your wait time down and also allow for a booth to open up. read more

Quaint restaurant in the middle of nowhere really. The pizza is 5/5, wood-fired, with a thin sour dough crust and could feed 2 people. The prices are really reasonable. You need to line up prior to opening time to get a seat (hopefully you are not alone so someone can hold a seat for you or you do take out). You line up to order at the counter. The staff brings the order to your table and provides condiments on request (e.g. red pepper, parmesan cheese, red sauce). The toppings are varied but sparse. That lets the pizza crust shine. There was great flavor in the 3 different pizzas we tried--margherita, brussel sprouts & bacon, and sausage & shishito. The salads were nothing special. They provide a water container with plastic cups. They also offer canned beverages. I was excited to try the homemade ice cream. It was like chalk! When we pointed out the problem to a server, she said that happened once before but did not offer to refund us or give us another portion to try. We asked that she at least tell the maker but she didn't seem to be concerned about it. Not sure I will make a special trip to eat here again but it would be worth a try if you are in the area. read more

How did I not know about this place before and it's only about 30min away from where I live. I guess I've never been to Wilkeson before. Small quaint town. If you blink you'll miss it. Read about it Carlson Block on some media outlet, said let's go try it! Really neat building, you order at the counter and seat yourself. Now onto the pizza....great selection to choose from. Not your average pizza joint, so I was a bit overwhelmed with what to choose from the menu. The staff and local patrons helped me. I ended up ordering 1/2 roasted veggies add pepperoni, and the other half fennel & sausage. Wow it was really good! Mind you this is not something I'd normally order at a pizza place. I thought the fennel was going to be fennel seeds. Nope fresh fennel which was a 1st for me. Sauce and crust equally delicious. Also ordered the block wedge salad. It too was really good with that candied bacon and blue cheese crumbles. Kinda a pain to eat in a to go box, but I guess that's how everything is served there. Enjoyed our pizza & salad with a cold coke in a glass bottle and a beer. Can't wait to go back to try something else. read more

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Awesome. Probably the best pizza in WA. We got the mushroom, the Soppressatta and a cheese for our son. Simple, fresh and a delight. The mushroom had garlic and olive oil, very nice. The Soppressatta was spicy with incredible red sauce base. Authentic and wood fired. Price was perfect, landing right around $15/18 each. We also got their homemade ice cream and wow! Service was friendly and kind. What a gem this place it! A+, we will be back! read more

The Carlson Block - Pizza Near Me - Wilkeson, Washington

We drove to this pizza place from Enumclaw last Saturday arriving at 6:30, only to find that they were out of dough! Apparently this happens frequently. We tried calling on our way but they do not answer their phone - wouldn't that be a good business practice if only to let potential customers that they were out of dough! I We ran into a friend who was just coming out with his order. He was told that it would take 45 minutes but it was 75 minutes before his order was ready! I am told that it is great pizza but with this type of service I'm not sure I will try again. read more

Phenomenal pizza. Crust is AMAZING - chewy & crispy & great flavor. Usual toppings are available, but their specialty pies with unusual ingredients are da BOMB. Worth the drive! But go early. These guys are so serious about crust, they close when the day's dough is gone! read more

Best pizza in washington state. At the time I was told..limit of 100 dough balls per day, delicately created by Uan.. served in what feels like an old church.. mushroom pizza freaking amazingly yummy and mire filling than it sounds. Glossy books to read while noshing.. Great non-alcohol drinks..they only think missing is an A.C.E.S. 80s arcade machine designed and curated by Sid,Seattke( me) read more

The hype is real. Amazing pizza. But what blew us away by far was the sausage and kale dip. The owners mom recommended it and of course, she knows what she is talking about. She is so nice and welcoming and obviously proud of her son. We had known about The Carlson Block ever since we moved to Bonney Lake over a year ago. And in fact drove there randomly one day not knowing the limited hours. So we missed our chance. This time, we made sure to get there on a Saturday and 30 min before they open there were already people in line. But we were committed. We NEED to try this pizza. I don't know if the flavors will blow everyone away but the quality, the love, the combinations and my god, the dough. It's so on point. It tastes so fresh. And there is something to say about their business model of scarcity. They are not open every day and are only open a few hours a day and as far as I know, once they sell 75 pizzas, that's it. Sold out. This method generates demand IMO. It's special. You can only get it for a limited time so while we may have been the 3rd family in line that day, by the time we left, the line went from the register to the door. It's working. Whatever he is doing is working. You love to see it. Also, great video they put out on social media! read more

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I have mixed feelings about this place. We ordered our Pizza at 5 pm. We saw that there were a few orders before us so we asked how long it would take. The lady that took our order said - "30 minutes". We thought that 30 minutes was acceptable considering that we have been wanting to try this Pizza for some time, that reviews were good, that we had a long day of travel and didn't want to search for another place to go to. Our pizza arrived an hour later. In that hour nobody approached us to let us know that there was a delay which would have been a very considerate customer service. When pizza arrived there was no explanation why it took so long or at least "thank you for your patience". When the guy who brought us our pizza came back with extra cheese and chili flakes I asked him if it always takes this long to make their pizza and why such a delay because it was our first time there and I honestly wanted to know. Only then he explained that there were many orders and said "sorry about that" which of course was meaningless. If they truly cared about people waiting for that long they would communicate effectively. Pizza was good, but not worth the 1 hr wait and dealing with ineffective customer service. Dear owners of The Carlson Block please consider communicating to your customers when the food takes longer time to come out or when there is a potential that some customers might be turned away after a long wait because you are out of the dough. It is really a kind thing to do. read more

Best pizza around! Worth the drive if you are out of the area. We had the cheese dip with crusty cheese bread, and the fennel and sausage pizza. Recommend the ranch to dip in, they make it in house and it's so good! We also got the roasted strawberry ice cream to take home. It's made in house, flavors change frequently, but don't leave without taking some home with you! It was so creamy and delicious! Keep in mind that they make the dough the night before, so when they run out it's closing time, which is sometimes as early as 5pm. read more

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This place is fantastic and without a doubt a destination spot and some of the best pizza I've ever had. We went on our way back from Mt. Rainier. It is an old timey building with a small staff that knows what they are doing. We ordered two pizzas and I ordered one of their vintage sodas even though I'm not really much of a soda person because it just seemed cool to do. We got the soppressata and the fennel and sausage. The soppressata was very good but even though I'm a fan of spicy I did think it was a little too focused on the spicy profile and could have been a little more balanced than only heat. The star of the show was easily the fennel and sausage. Absolutely fantastic and I'd say a top 5 pizza I've ever consumed. Instead of it being a fennel sausage it was homemade sausage with fennel on top of the pizza as well and it worked wonderfully. It had a garlic base instead of a traditional marinara and the crust here, on all their pies, is as good as they come. Perfectly crispy, airy and flavorful! It is kind of out of the way which is unfortunate as if it were closer I would be a regular so I could try all their pies. The kind server said the brussel sprouts and bacon is second most popular after the fennel and sausage so that is the one I am most excited to try next time! read more

The Carlson Block - Fennel and sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Wilkeson, Washington

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We heard about the hype with this place so we detoured to try The Carlson Block on our way back from a day at Crystal. We arrived at 2:40 pm and there was already a line outside the restaurant for a 3:00 opening! We decided to order 3 pizzas (they do have half/half options!) - one full brussel sprout and bacon pizza, half fennel and sausage with half pesto, and half sopressata and half mushroom. The pizzas overall seemed pretty average but they tasted good. My favorite was probably the pesto or the sopressata. Their most popular were the brussel sprout and bacon and the fennel and sausage. Overall, this is a place that I would not detour to get food from here but I thought this pizza was good/okay! Not the best pizza I have had but also not bad pizza. Would recommend trying this if you were passing through this town where this restaurant resides! read more

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This spot was recommended to us by my husband's colleague. It's our first time visiting Wikelson, WA, and The Carlson Block. Our service dog was able to join us for lunch too . We took a little tour of their town and waited patiently till they opened. Upon entry, it's a nice little spot with tables, booths, and bar seating. We chose our table and hubby ordered our food. Customer service was great, the lady who helped us was really nice. It got busy pretty fast and waited for our food. We didn't wait long at all for our pizza and Casaer salad. Overall, customer service was great, the ambience was chill, and the food was amazing! We will definitely be coming back to try more of their other types of homemade pizzas, and hopefully, they'll have cheesecake in stock read more

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Fun little pizza spot. We ventured out to the middle of nowhere (Wilkeson, WA) to try this spot listed as one of the best in Washington. Definitely good fire roasted pizza. We had the house special which was a margarita type pizza with garlic olive oil and fresh basil leaves. They are only doing carry out at the moment and apparently run out of pizzas most days they are open. Pro tip: ORDER AHEAD! We had to wait over an hour for our pizza at 4:30 in the afternoon but you can order ahead and have it waiting. read more

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Our favorite pizza spot in WA. We crave their pizza all the time. And I love the historic building it's in. Sometimes it can be a bit tricky to know if they'll be open/closed or out of pizza, but it's still worth it to us. Of course the staff is always great. read more

Delicious pizza. The Roasted Vegetable Pizza consisted of thins slices of zucchini, sweet onion and garlic cloves. Just a touch of cheese and light layer of red sauce (marinara). The Margarita Pizza was adequate. ($29 including tax). They opened right on time. We were 5th order in line/18 pizza in line. Ordered at 3:17 and picked up at 3:45. Cashier said she counts "dough balls" So she knows when to stop Taking orders. The record cut-off time is 4:45- so get there early. It is worth it! read more

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Best pizza. Cool interior. I don't care that they end up being sold out or have limited hours. I'll wait, it's that good. (and worth the drive!) I think about it all the time. read more

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0 star. They are open from 3 to 8 pm. We came here at 5:30 pm and they say we are sold out. We drove 90 min to this idiotic business. If they do not have enough dough then why not close at 5 itself to set right customer expectations. Very disappointing read more

Unbelievable pizza, great ambiance, kind staff. I cannot wait to come back here. We got the mushroom pizza and a 1/2 margarita, 1/2 pesto pizza. The mushroom was the best pizza I've ever had. It was so balanced-- mushroom, garlic, herbs, cheese. We also tried the ice cream. The sweet corn was phenomenal and the s'more ice cream was better than a real s'more. read more

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This rustic wood fired pizza is delicious. They provide quick service with some old town flair. You can get your order to go or saddle up to the longbar or settle into one of the booths. read more

Waste of time and money. Get ready to drive far for the prospect of maybe getting a pizza. I say maybe because we arrived one hour after they opened and waited in a long line only to be told that they sold the last of their dough to the party in front of us. What were they going to do for the remaining 4 hours of the shift? Sell salads? The place smelled old and musty. It was packed so I have to assume the pizza was good, but never got to try it. We ended up going to another popular pizza place in Enumclaw and having a much better experience. Disappointment on all fronts. read more

Amazing! Out in the middle of nowhere...on our way back from Mt Rainier. We got there close to 4 pm and they opened at 3 pm. Sold out of dough by 4:45. We just made the order for 6 pies. Thin crust and 6 slices. Small place. Had to wait in line to order and then waited nearly 90 mins for pizza. Great place but they have been slammed and can only sell so much every night and only open Thursday to Sunday. They had a hand written additional items such as dipping sauce. They were like a ranch based with herbs in them. One had ghost peppers or something super spicy in them. These were really good to dip your pizza in. Get one for each person. read more

We were in Buckley so we've decided to drive the few miles down to Wilkeson to try this spot. They came highly recommended by a friend so off we went. We knew the wait was going to be long so we were prepared. It did not take too long to order our pizza but it took a while to get THE pizza- 2.5 hours from time of order to time of possession. No joke! You can wait inside but you can't eat your pizza there yet. So, bring magazines, charge your phone or maybe go there, order, then run your errands and then come back to pick up your pizza. Don't tell me I didn't warn you. They also only have a certain amount of dough per day so don't get mad if you drive all the way there and find out they are out of dough. You want pizza, go early. Now the ultimate question- was is worth it. Yes! The pizza was absolutely delish! Is there a possibility that we were just starving for waiting this long? Possibly but either way we enjoyed it! What we ordered: Fennel and Sausage Pizza- a must! The sausage is so flavorful. You can taste every ingredient. Brussel sprouts and bacon- my second favorite. The pizza isn't soggy either, they put just the right amount of veggies and meat. Salty but a little sweetness comes through bec of the Brussel sprouts. Roasted veggies- we added sausage with this one. Probably my least favorite out of the order as the veggies made the pizza a little soggy. It had zucchini, roasted garlic and caramelized onions. I may have forgotten something else though. Build your own- we basically made a meat lovers pizza. Super good as well but be prepared to pay extra for all the meat you add into it. The crust is amazing. There is a bite and a chew to it. It's sourdough based so you can taste a little bit of tang. Eat it while it's fresh so you can experience the crispness of the dough. If you don't eat it right away, be prepared for the dough to be a little chewy instead of crispy. The service was great, small mom and pop style. Very well known in the community so locals are very protective of them. Yes there was a little squabble (not the restaurants fault) between a local and a customer bec the customer complained and got a refund - they waited too long for their pizza. But, we all knew the wait was going to be long. If you want great pizza, come here but come with no plans for the day. Enjoy the small town vibe away from the hustle and bustle of the city. And when you feel like you're getting annoyed by the long wait, remember to give them grace as they go through the growing pains. Just eat great pizza! Kapish?! read more

The Carlson Block - Roasted veggies with sausage - Pizza Near Me - Wilkeson, Washington

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Pizza pilgrimage 2021 Sad pathetic that I have to travel this far for transcendental pizza from a "city" aka Seattle. Nevertheless, this guy was trained in New York so... It was very delicious. The bread is outrageous. The toppings are legit-- the lucky charms tart was a nice surprise. Yum yum yum nom nom nom 10/10 read more

The Carlson Block - Margarita - Pizza Near Me - Wilkeson, Washington

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The food is always good and worth the wait. Fresh local ingredients and the absolute best dough! IYKYK Can say anything else you just gave to try it yourself! read more

My oh my. What a wonderful experience! This is a family run business and they make sure to treat you right and get your order tasting it's best. The owner is the head chef. The sourdough crust is unforgettable but doesn't taste overly sourdough after it's cooked. (Which is a good thing in my opinion because that flavor can be strong!) We got the Brussels sprout bacon pizza and sausage fennel pizza. Both were divine. Just enough oil to lubricate the crust and the flavors of the toppings definitely stand out. It's easy to eat the whole pie if you're hungry but it wasn't a small pizza. Honestly, it was just the right size for one person. Service was superb and everyone was extremely friendly. We went on a warm Thursday evening when no one was there. Ok....a couple families were there but nothing like the other reviews of hour long waits. We were helped right away and got ourselves some IPAs. Pizza came out fast, within 10-15min and we enjoyed it outside on the park bench. If you are anywhere in the area, make sure to drop by! read more

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