Pizza is an excellent choice for post-adventure refueling in Colorado’s mountain towns, and the restaurant selections in most of these high country spots won’t disappoint.

Here are some of the best pizza places in Colorado’s mountain towns:

1. Beau Jo’s Pizza (Arvada, Denver, Evergreen, Fort Collins, Idaho Springs, Steamboat Springs, Lone Tree)

Known as the original Colorado-style pizza restaurant, the Idaho Springs location is perfect for stopping and filling up on your way home from skiing at many of Colorado’s ski resorts. Beau Jo’s is famous for its thick, honey-drizzled crusts. By now, most people know about Beau Jo’s and it’s even expanded into Denver – it’s perhaps less ‘mountain town’ than the other spots on this list, but with fans calling their style of pie ‘iconic’ to Colorado, it’s a must-try for tourists and locals, alike.

2. The Secret Stash (Crested Butte)

This eclectic Crested Butte institution is known for its quirky names and bold flavor combinations like the Notorious F.I.G. (prosciutto, dried black mission figs, and a drizzle of truffle oil) and the Booty Call (lots of meat and cheese). This is a great spot to keep the adventure going after the ski day is over.

3. High Mountain Pies (Leadville)

High Mountain Pies has been serving pizza in Leadville for over 20 years, and it’s a local favorite. The restaurant combines hearty pizza pies with inventive toppings and an authentic mountain town vibe.

4. Tin Plate Pizza (Breckenridge)

Located in a 138-year-old mining cabin in Breckenridge, this upscale restaurant serves artisanal craft pizzas with sourdough crust and gourmet toppings. Tin Plate is where Colorado’s largest gold nugget, nicknamed “Tom’s Baby” was cleaned and weighed in at 13.5 pounds, as it was home to the town’s gold assayer in 1887. Guests can order pizzas topped with roasted pineapple sauce with pancetta, the winter seasonal fig and prosciutto, or the summer seasonal peach and prosciutto, and much more.

5. Crave BV (Buena Vista)

This Buena Vista favorite serves up Neapolitan-inspired pies and a relaxed mountain atmosphere. It’s got a 4.6-star rating on Google and the offerings don’t stop at pizza, but include pasta and other Italian favorites, too.

6. Brown Dog Pizza (Telluride)

Telluride’s Brown Dogs’ signature Detroit-style pizzas feature a crispy, airy crust with caramelized cheese edges. These pizzas have earned both local and national acclaim, including features on Food Network’s Diners, Driver-ins, and Dives. Co-founder Smoke has competed in Italy, Paris, and Las Vegas, earning high placements and even winning some competitions. Plus, the atmosphere is that of a lively sports bar, making it a great spot to spend some time after a day on the slopes.

7. Alpine Pizza Company (Vail)

Only steps from the Lionshead Gondola in Vail, Alpine Pizza Company is a small pizza counter that offers “pizza with altitude.” As Vail’s only Detroit-style pizza place, the restaurant specializes in roni-cups and crispy cheese edges.

8. Clyde’s Pies (Steamboat Springs)

This family-owned, wood-fired pizzeria serves authentic old-style pizza Napoletana in the hear of the Rocky Mountain in Steamboat Springs.

9. New York Pizza Aspen (Aspen)

This is a great casual, late-night pizza spot in Aspen, featuring big slices and New York-style pies available for delivery, take-out, or dining in.

10. Rocky Mountain Pizza Co. (Glenwood Springs)

If you’re heading even further into the Western Slope, Rocky Mountain Pizza Co. is a perfect place to stop to satisfy pizza cravings. According to the restaurant it’s a “gateway to great skiing, big water, and world class fly fishing.”

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