Not being 21 can sometimes be a bummer, but a PIZZA crawl is the perfect all-ages activity for family and friends who love to eat pizza and want to see more of Eugene. All six locations are a little off the beaten path from campus, but it’s a great excuse to explore “The Eug” and an even better way to spend a hungover weekend.
1. Pizza Research Institute
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What it is: The #3 with goat cheese, marinated eggplant and caramelized onions
Crust: Medium Crispy, Medium Doughy (and herbed!)
Cheese: Heavy
Sauce: Light, but lots of toppings
Grease: Light
Size: Small
Average Cost: No Slices, but a build-your-own personal pizza range from $7- $12.
Vibe: Super hip only vegetarian menu that also has vegan options, but it makes up for the lack of meat with amazing combinations. PRI also includes an in house full service bar, extensive wine list and ten micro-brews on tap. Great for a date night or a dinner with the parents.
2. Provision Market Hall
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What it is: The Margarita
Crust: Light Crisp, Heavily Doughy
Cheese: Heavy
Sauce: Light
Grease: Light
Size: Medium Large
Average Cost:$3- $4
Vibe: Past the cafe, the pastries and the ice cream, a wood fire oven churns out delicious New York style thin crust pizza at an affordable price (a small pizza is around $16 and a large is no more than $26). Pick up a fresh baguette or bouquet flowers while there and stop by the Blackboard wine bar and pop a few oysters back. Perfect on a Sunday afternoon.
3. Whirled Pies
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What it is: The Veggie with pesto, feta, caramelized onions, kalamata olives and spinach
Crust: Heavily Crispy, Medium Doughy
Cheese: Light
Sauce: Light, but lots of toppings
Grease: Medium
Size: Small Medium
Average Cost: $2.50 – $3.50
Vibe: Very casual and local feel, with $1 cheese slices during its 3pm to 5pm happy hour. Lots of beer options and cool pizza flavor combinations to try! Good for a chill night with friends.
4. Mezza Luna Pizzeria
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What it is: The Pepperoni
Crust: Medium Crispy, Medium Doughy
Cheese: Medium
Sauce: Medium
Grease: Medium Heavy
Size: Large
Average Cost: $3
Vibe: Very casual spot downtown known for its great salads, local microbrew selection and custom calzones. Good for a casual night with friends downtown.
5. Oregon Wood Fired Pizza
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What it is: Canadian Bacon and Pineapple with Jalapeño
Crust: Heavily Crispy, Medium Light Doughy
Cheese: Light
Sauce: Light, but lots of toppings
Grease: Light
Size: Small
Average Cost: No slices, but a small personal pizza is around $12- $14
Vibe: This storage container turned food truck usually parks itself outside of Oakshire Brewing where you can sit outside if weather permits or have your pizza brought inside Oakshire while enjoying one of their many locally brewed beverages. Good for a night adventure and also does catering.
6. Sizzle Pie
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What it is: The Bad Lieutenant with sausage and onions
Crust: Light Crispy, Medium Doughy
Cheese: Medium
Sauce: Medium
Grease: Heavy
Size: Large
Average Cost: $3- $4
Vibe: Very casual, located downtown and open late for after hour snacking. Lots of flavor options, fun pizza apparel and insane BREAKFAST PIZZAS! Perfect for a drunk snack or a low-key brunch. Plus they have the best sign of all time.
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