There is something about a pizza pulled from a real wood-fired brick oven that a regular oven just cannot copy. That fast, high heat gives the crust those charred spots along the edge and a chewy, crispy bite that pizza fans chase all over the state.
Washington happens to be full of these spots, from downtown Seattle to a farm road near Wapato. Here are seven places doing it right, each with its own reason to earn a stop.
1. Serious Pie Downtown, Seattle, WA
Downtown Seattle can be a tough place to find a table, but this spot on 4th Avenue keeps the focus simple: thin-crust gourmet pizzas baked in a wood-fire brick oven until the edges char and crisp.
The menu leans into combinations you will not see everywhere. Think Yukon Gold potato pizza, a clam pizza, and a sweet fennel sausage pie.
There is also a kale salad, Tom’s tasty tomato soup bowl, and a triple coconut cream pie slice if you want to finish sweet.
Seating is at communal tables, which makes it an easy stop for solo diners or groups. A full vegan and vegetarian menu means most people at the table can order comfortably.
Plan on roughly $20 to $30 per person. It stays open until 9 PM most nights and 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Reservations are recommended for dinner, and parking downtown is paid and often tight, so leave a little extra time.
2. Humble Pie, Seattle, WA
Built inside a converted shipping crate with a garden out front, this little Rainier Avenue pizzeria proves you do not need a big footprint to turn out serious Neapolitan pies.
The thin, wood-fired base gets a crispy, charred finish, and the ingredients skew fresh and local. A fresh mozzarella margherita and a prosciutto, egg, and arugula pie anchor the pizza list, with an organic salad rounding things out.
The setting is the draw here as much as the food. Outdoor garden seating, live music on some nights, and a genuinely small space make it feel more like a neighborhood hangout than a chain.
Both vegan and vegetarian menus are fully covered. The kitchen runs Wednesday through Sunday and closes Monday and Tuesday, so check the day before you head over.
Reservations are not accepted, but free street parking is usually easy to find, which is a rare gift in this part of Seattle.
3. Versalia Pizza Kendall Yards, Spokane, WA
Over in Spokane’s Kendall Yards, this pizzeria pairs handcrafted thin-crust pies with a patio deck that looks out toward the river. The traditional stone oven does the heavy lifting, giving the crust that crispy, smoky character wood-firing is known for.
Menu-wise, you can keep it classic with pepperoni by the slice or branch out to chicken pesto, the green blossom pizza, or a vegan pie. Antipasto, a garlic and herb flatbread, and a side of balsamic reduction fill out the rest.
The crowd is a mix of college students, families, and visitors, and the space works well for watching sports or grabbing a quick bite. Open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM, it is one of the more flexible stops on this list.
Parking around the neighborhood can get competitive, so factor that in on busy weekend afternoons. The riverside view makes the extra walk worth it.
4. Market Street Pizza Valley, Spokane Valley, WA
Bring the kids for this one. Along with wood-fired pies, this Spokane Valley spot keeps a salad bar, a separate ice cream room, and an arcade going, which makes it a solid pick for family nights and birthday parties.
The pizzas come out big, often big enough to stretch across a few meals, with a light, flavorful dough and a crust cooked in the brick oven. Because it is wood-fired, some edges land a little more done than others, which is exactly what fans of this style are after.
Beyond pizza, the menu has fun on it: pub fries, Italian garlic fry bread, garlic fries, and an artichoke pie for the vegetarians.
Prices run from about $10 to $30 per person, and there is a kids’ menu plus high chairs. Hours shift by day, opening at 4 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays and 11 AM the rest of the week.
Parking is free and plentiful, and reservations are accepted.
5. Fondi Pizzeria, Gig Harbor, WA
Gig Harbor gives this pizzeria an old-world Sicilian feel, roomy and down-to-earth, with a patio and a fireplace for cooler evenings.
What sets the crust apart is the sourdough base, baked in the brick oven until it turns chewy in the middle and crisp along the edges. If you want to go past pizza, there is lasagna, pepperoni rolls, a Bella chopped salad, and a tiramisu that regulars single out for dessert.
The pizza list ranges from a personal pepperoni to the vegetarian Pizzaiolo, and portions land in the friendly $10 to $20 per person zone.
Families are well covered, with a kids’ menu, high chairs, and changing tables. The kitchen stays open until 8:30 PM most nights and 9 PM on weekends.
Reservations are not accepted, but parking is usually easy, so it works well as a low-stress weeknight stop.
6. Fat Zach’s Pizza – Downtown Puyallup, Puyallup, WA
Order first, then watch it bake. At this laid-back downtown Puyallup spot, pizzas are made after you order and fired in the brick oven, which is why the crust comes out thin, crispy, and slightly carbonized along the edges.
The style leans Neapolitan, with a light, crunchy crust and a generous hand on the toppings. Gluten-free options widen the door, and the menu goes beyond pies with wings, garlic cheese bread, and cannolis for after.
Signature builds like the Fat Patty, the Fat Boy, and the make-your-own You Do You pizza keep the ordering fun. Pricing sits in the $10 to $20 per person range, which is easy on the wallet.
The vibe suits college students and families alike, with a fireplace inside, outdoor seating, and dogs welcome. It runs 11 AM to 9 PM most days and stays open until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, with free parking nearby.
7. HopTown Wood-Fired Pizza Donald, Wapato, WA
Out on a farm road near Wapato, this one rewards the drive. The building has a small-town, tucked-into-the-hills feel while still being easy to reach, and the brick oven is the heart of the whole operation.
Pies get built with local ingredients and creative toppings you will not find on a standard menu. The Local Loco, the Hop Town Harvest, and the Hey Elote lean into that inventive streak, and there is a vegan harvest pizza plus salads and sandwiches to balance things out.
The wood-fired oven does more than pizza, turning out exceptional dough for flatbreads too. If you have room, the big cookie pizza is a favorite way to close the meal.
Hours are limited, so plan ahead: closed Monday and Tuesday, open 4 to 8 PM Wednesday and Thursday, and 11:30 AM to 8 PM Friday through Sunday. Parking is free and easy, and the setting alone makes it a fitting finish to this list.
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