People generally agree that pizza is a great way to make everybody happy. Pizza certainly pairs well with lots of things — a cold, craft beer; a robust red wine; a day of physical exertion from hiking or yard work; a movie night; hanging out with friends; feeding the kids; a school fundraiser or class party; a business meeting or brown bag lunch; a romantic picnic and so many other occasions. Sometimes it's a family's go-to holiday meal and sometimes it's the quickest lunch to grab on your lunch break. Whether it's delivery, take out or dine in; pizza is delicious and — to some of us — essential.

A woodfired pizza on a the table.
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Wheel Apizza pie.

The Wheel APizza Pub

Best organic, homegrown experience

On the edge of the Whiteaker Neighborhood, this comfortable pub pours craft beer and slices up "homegrown" pizza. Here you can also order a take-out kale Caesar salad, homemade sauerkraut and their pub-brewed beers by the can. As for pizza pies, sports fans should try the "Mar-ee-O-tah" with smoked chicken, charred pineapple and pickled jalapeño. We also like the "(V)ishny" with tempeh sausage, peppers, red onions and herb cashew cheese. Kids can enjoy organic house sodas in cans!

Coburg Pizza Company Fireplace by Taj Morgan

Coburg Pizza's cozy dining room in Coburg.

Coburg Pizza Company

Their "Edible Love" can also be served with award-winning wings

These gourmet pizzas elevate casual dining to a chef-curated experience. Their pizzas take time and they offer a robust menu of "reimagined" options, but you can still build your own if you wish. Generous, quality ingredients has made this a destination pizzeria with two locations offering curbside pick up. Size up their Coburg Pizza pie side by side with the "other guy's" pizza photo on their website under FAQs. Yep, this is a lavish pizza place with appetizer pizzas and dessert pizzas too! Decision making may be the largest hurdle here, and don't forget to order sides also.

Pegasus Pizza Box by Taj Morgan

Pegasus Pizza

Pegasus Smokehouse Pizza

A family-owned favorite with three locations

Pegasus sprung from its original UO campus location to two additional Eugene restaurants (Oakway Center and South Eugene). Their gourmet pies are built on house-made dough and fresh ingredients that have become a community staple. We recommend their signature "Pegasus Chicken" which features a BBQ-base, BBQ chicken, mozzarella, fontina and red onion. You also don't want to miss their amazing vegetarian options including the "Three Sisters", a simple red sauce pizza loaded with three delicious cheeses, and the "Apollo" with a garlic and oil base topped with mushrooms, red onions, cloves of roasted garlic, chèvre cheese, mozzarella and fresh basil.

Track Town Pizza Eugene

Track Town Pizza's dining room.

Track Town Pizza

A UO campus tradition and pre-and-post game stop

Duck fans have been filling these booths for decades and the restaurant is full of track, football and basketball memorabilia. This is where you get your giant, cheesy pizzas loaded with traditional favorites from pepperoni to olives. Of course, their best pizzas are named after track events and we recommend the "Heptathlon" for meat lovers and the "Pole Vault" for vegetarians. Track Town Pizza delivers for free with a $10 minimum. 

Drop Bear Brewery

Best craft beer paired with pizza

In South Eugene, this fun neighborhood brewery offers inside and outside dining, pulling delicious pizzas out of the oven to go with your beer. A casual scene, there is also an adjacent food truck serving Thai food for anyone not wanting pizza (!).

Oakshire Commons

Another outstanding craft brew and pizza combo 

These fun, square pizzas are bountiful with traditional and gourmet toppings. Eat there or order for pick up or delivery.

A woodfired pizza on a black and white checked paper.
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The Brooklyn pie from Hey Neighbor! Pizza.

Hey, Neighbor! Pizza House

Best neighborhood wood-fired Neo-Neapolitan pies

Hey, Neighbor! celebrates the art of pizza making and serves up 12-inch hand tossed Neo-Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, including unique seasonal specials and vegan options. In addition to amazing pie, they also feature great starters, classic and inspired Italian salads, and incredible sandwiches like the Caprese sandwich and Meatball sandwich. Try either cozy location, one on East 19th Street on the UO campus and the other on West 19th Street in the Friendly neighborhood. Both have a community-centric vibe and covered outdoor seating.

Two slices of pizza on a plate - one veggie and one pepperoni.
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Pizza slices from Slice Pizzeria and Bar.

Slice

New York pizza with inventive topping options

Whether you choose Slice Pizzeria and Bar in the Whiteaker neighborhood or Slice Downtown on Willamette and Broadway, you'll find fresh made-from-scratch New York-style pizza served by the slice or whole 12-inch and 18-inch pies. From the Pepp in Your Step to the Fungus Amongus, all pizzas are made with quality meat and veggies. Both locations offer craft beer and a full bar. The downtown location has several pinball machines and the Whiteaker location has a large outdoor seating area that also offers live music on warm summer evenings.

Mezza Luna

Consistently high ranking with local "best" awards and on review sites

This popular pizza restaurant has two Mezza Luna locations (downtown Eugene and downtown Springfield). With GrubHub delivery or pick up, you can enjoy great pizza anywhere. They offer pizza slices all day long, small Gluten-free pizzas and a large vegetarian selection including "Stinky Garden" for garlic lovers and "Marge" with Roma tomatoes, basil and tomato sauce. We wonder — is that named after The Simpsons?

Sy's New York Pizza

Best late night pizza by the slice 

University of Oregon students know that this is where you get your pizza fix late at night after studying or after the party. Plate-sized, thin crust cheesy goodness served up super hot and sprinkled generously with pepper flakes and/or parmesan cheese... that is what college kids live on. Cheese and pepperoni are their go-to pies. Pick up or delivery through Grub Hub, Postmates and Uber Eats. Find its location on Alder Street.

Roaring Rapids Pizza Company

The best place to take the kids 

You can't beat Roaring Rapids' location overlooking the Willamette River in Springfield's Glenwood. Outside there is a grassy back patio and a nearby (separate business) mini-golf course. The large cabin-like restaurant has a salad bar, big tables and private party rooms, along with arcades and — a huge highlight — a carousel for the kids! 

1285 Restobar

Pizza satisfaction on the Oregon Coast

It doesn't always have to be seafood in Florence! Pop in here for delicious pizza, salads and pasta as well as seafood. With great ambiance, courtyard and sidewalk seating, and a diverse menu, 1285 Restobar is an appeasing solution for group appetites. Everyone can find something delicious here — plus the pizza is really, really good.

Two individual MOD pizzas.
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MOD's individual pizzas.

MOD

Best chain that is quick, easy and individual 

The fast food of create-your-own-pizza, MOD has multiple locations, an online ordering app and curbside pick up.

Market of Choice

Best for pizza on your grocery list 

In addition to frozen pizzas, the Market of Choice deli dishes up pizza by the slice or whole partially-baked or ready-to-eat pizzas that are excellent. Order ahead and pick up for the next team dinner, party or gathering.

Papa's Pizza

Best known for kids' birthday parties and fundraising

Parents know that while they enjoy the pizza and pitcher of beer, the kids will be entertained in the play areas and ball pits. There are three locations in Eugene - Springfield.