This pizza-riffic post is dedicated to my mom. She’s the biggest pizza lover in Saskatoon! Family Pizza should probably know her by topping. This weekend it’s her birthday, so I know she’ll be getting a slice or two to celebrate. From the abundance of pizza joints currently open in Saskatoon, mom obviously isn’t the only ‘za lover in town.
A GUIDE TO LOCAL PIZZA IN SASKATOON
There are so many different styles of pizza in the city, so let’s break them down into these three categories: deals, family restaurants, and wood-fired ovens. Depending on your mood and occasion, you can choose to hit up these places at the right moment.
Impress your date with Italian thin crust, impress your friends with big savings, and impress your fam with a meal everyone will love. Capisce?
Pro Tip: this post is best enjoyed while listening to Cardi B – Best Life. Ready? Let’s go!
DEALS
If you’re having one of those days where you just want to take off your bra, throw on some sweats*, and put on a good movie at home these specials are for you.
*Stretchy pants not included.
Family Pizza
Known for: 2 for 1 specials all the time and free delivery.
Where: Multiple locations 7 Assiniboine Drive & 1010 Taylor Street East
Phone: 306-242-1310 & 306-374-9777
Red Swan Pizza
Known for: Ridiculously cheap pick up specials.
Where: Multiple locations 22nd Street West, 8th Street East, & 2750 Faithfull Avenue
Phone: 306-974-0467, 306-954-9944, & 306-954-6622
Solaro Pizza
Known for: $5 for two pieces by the slice pick-up.
Where: 3730 Diefenbaker Drive
Phone: 306-249-4500
Little Chicago Pizza
Known for: Heaps of cheese.
Where: 1301 8th Street East
Phone: 306-242-9899
Black Cat Pizza, formerly known as Nino’s
Known for: Old signage, good portions.
Where: 801 Broadway Avenue
Phone: (306) 652-6466
Vern’s Pizza
Known for: Sky-high meaty toppings.
Where: Multiple locations 1610 11th Street West, #8 Assiniboine Drive, & 706C Central Avenue
Phone: 306-664-2588, 306-933-3002, & 306-665-8376
FAMILY RESTAURANTS
Get the whole clan out for a bite to eat at one of these two classic Saskatoon mainstays.
Venice House Pizza
Where: Multiple locations. I prefer 906 Central Ave.
Phone: 306-373-6666
The Cave
Known for: Caveman pizza challenge. Finish a 40″ pizza with 4 friends to get it free. Advance order required.
Where: 2720 8th Street East
Phone: 306-374-5090
WOOD-FIRED OVEN
No matter how good the above-mentioned pizza recipes are, it’s hard to beat the unique taste baked into a wood-fired pizza.
Christies Il Secondo
Known for: Napoletana style.
Where: 802-C Broadway Avenue
Phone: (306) 384-0506
Aroma Resto Bar
Known for: $8 deal on Monday and Wednesday.
Where: 405 20th Street East
Phone: (306) 667-2358
BONUS
You won’t find anything like the pizza at Congress, available one day a week in Saskatoon.
Congress Beer House
Known for: Chicago deep dish on Tuesday only.
Where: 215 2nd Avenue South
Phone: 306-974-6717