With so many pizza options here in Mammoth Lakes, you can tell that most of us locals ascribe to the wise saying: Pizza is life. But, how are you supposed to choose between the many cheesy, perfectly crispy, and always flavorful options when you’re in town?
Well, while you can’t go wrong with any of the offerings available, this list may help you decide where to start. Let’s take a look at what makes each of our pizza places in Mammoth stand out!
Best family-friendly pizza place: Gio’s
437 Old Mammoth Road
If you’re looking for a classic pizza place that is perfect for the whole family, head to Giovanni’s Pizzeria. They’ve been serving made-to-order, hand-tossed pizzas since the 80s, and they live up to the traditional Italian restaurant style with an array of delicious pastas, as well.
While Gio’s is a great spot for dinner, you won’t want to miss out on their lunch specials which are a local favorite.
Best sports bar pizza place: John’s Pizza Works
3499 Main Street
John’s is known as the best place in town for great wings, pizza, and football (or whatever sport’s in season!) One side of the restaurant offers you a family-friendly ambiance with classic pizza parlor decor. The other is a Western-style bar that is a popular after-work local hangout. No matter which vibe you’re going for, one thing’s for sure: you’ll have some tasty pizza.
Make sure to show up early on game night because this place gets packed with sports fans throughout the year!
Most gourmet pizza: The Eatery
18 Lake Mary Road
Pizza and craft beer is such a winning combo, and no one in Mammoth does it better than Mammoth Brewing Company and the Eatery. With toppings like black currant & goat cheese or caramelized onion with sweet & spicy peppadews and house-made meatballs, the Eatery is serving up some next-level ingredients!
Highest elevation pizza: McCoy Marketplace
10001 Minaret Road
Looking for a bite of pizza to energize you for a day on the slopes? McCoy Marketplace at Mid Mountain is your go-to! Make sure to flash your Ikon Pass to get 15% off all food purchased at Mammoth Mountain!
Best fusion pizza: Roberto’s Cafe
271 Old Mammoth Road
Do some members of your group want pizza while the rest want Mexican food? Then head on over to Roberto’s Cafe! Their Mexican style pizza consists of a large, crispy flour tortilla topped with cheese, beans, guacamole, tomatoes, olives, sour cream and your choice of chicken or beef. You can make it extra delicious by upgrading to carne or pollo asado.
Don’t miss out on their famous margaritas! There’s no better pairing for your Mexican pizza!
Best movie-night-at-home pizza: Nik-N-Willie’s Pizza-n-Subs
100 Old Mammoth Road
After a long day of skiing, snowboarding, hiking, swimming, or biking, we can’t imagine anything more relaxing than collapsing on the couch with a pizza fresh from the oven. That’s exactly the experience that they’re cooking up at Nik-N-Willies. You can either purchase one of their ready-to-bake pre-made pizzas or have your pizza made hot and ready to go. Either way, you’ll have fresh, delicious pizza to enjoy in your condo for a more relaxing evening in with the family.
Best Slice on the Go: Mammoth Pizza Co. & Slice Bar
6201 Minaret Road
Looking for a quick bite that will perfectly satisfy your pizza craving? Mammoth Pizza Co & Slice Bar is serving up the Mammoth sized pizza slices you’ve been looking for! Conveniently located at the Village, Mammoth Pizza Co offers huge individual slices, whole pies, an array of appetizers, salads and even draft beer from Mammoth Brewing Co.
Not only does Mammoth Pizza Co have some truly delicious 48 hour fermented doughs, but they’re also cooking up some of the best gluten-free pizza in town! Whether you go for the gluten-full or gluten-free option, this NY-style pizza joint is the ideal pit stop for a day on the slopes. Just grab your slice and hop back on the gondola to head up to Canyon Lodge!
Best (and only) pizza chain: Dominoes
1934 Meridian Blvd
Here in Mammoth, we don’t have too many chain or fast-food restaurants. But when you’re looking for affordable, reliable, and fast pizza delivery, Domino's pizza is your fail-safe option! They offer delivery to all of our Mammoth Mountain Reservation properties. But we would suggest that if you’re ordering in the middle of a snowstorm, have some patience and consider sharing a bigger than normal tip. These guys work hard and in some difficult driving conditions!
Consider yourself something of a pizza chef?
Maybe you have the gift of making the perfect pizza at home! All you need is a little flour, water, and the right workplace to bring your cheesy creation to life. The good news is, all of the condos we have available for your trip to Mammoth Lakes offer a full-service kitchen with plenty of counter space and a large oven.
You and the family can make memories by competing for the best pizza toss or most creatively decorated pizza. Loser is on dish duty!
You can find all the ingredients you need, and even pre-made pizza dough, at Vons or Grocery Outlet.
Which pizza adventure will you choose?
Like we said before, you really can’t go wrong with any of the delicious pizza options here in Mammoth Lakes. The hardest decision, then, is where you’ll go first! We’d love to know if you have a favorite pizzeria here in Mammoth or prefer to cook in the comfort of your Mammoth Mountain Reservation condo!