Forget religion and politics. Nothing gets an entire office fired up like a debate over the best style of pizza.
Crispy, doughy, saucy, cheesy. Classic pepperoni or experimental toppings. New York thin crust, Chicago deep dish, or even Detroit style (yes, we have that too!). We’ll leave the details up to you.
What we can all agree on is that pizza is a sandwich, and it’s delicious. Here are 12 local pizza parlors in Asheville, NC that offer tasty lunch options by the slice.
Acropolis Pizza Cafe
You can enjoy a refined dinner at Acropolis Pizza’s Airport Road location. But for lunch on the go, don’t forget about their cafe at the Asheville Outlets food court. It may be a smaller menu, but you’ll receive the same great Acropolis flavor—and prompt service. The cafe menu features specialty pizzas, pastas, salads, wraps, and gyros. For a quick slice, enjoy one of their combos priced for lunch.
800 Brevard Road, Asheville | (828) 633-7500 | acropolispizzacafe.com
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company
Voted the best pizza in Asheville by locals, Asheville Pizza has been a staple on Merrimon Avenue since 1998. Enjoy a movie there with your slice, or head down to the South Slope district of downtown for an equally delicious eat-in experience. Asheville Pizza’s “big ol’ slices” come with your toppings of choice. Or you can check their schedule for a recurring lunchtime pizza buffet!
675 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville | (828) 254-1281
77 Coxe Avenue, Asheville | (828) 255-4077
Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria
Barley’s has a huge menu of all the foods you love, including New York-style pizza. A basic cheese slice starts at $4, making it easy to have a filling lunch out for under $10. Their dough is prepared daily, and the kitchen features late-night hours for locals and tourists who want to enjoy all Downtown Asheville has to offer.
42 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville | (828) 255-0504 | barleystaproom.com
Del Vecchios
Del Vecchios offers piping hot pizzas, strombolis, and calzones you’re going to love! Whether you’re just looking for a traditional cheese slice or you want to spice it up with specialty toppings, they make it to order with the freshest ingredients. For something a little different, try the pizza fries, smothered in homemade marinara, your choice of three pizza toppings, and baked to perfection.
333 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville | (828) 258-7222
1854 Hendersonville Road, Suite D, Asheville | (828) 552-3344
Fahrenheit Pizza & Brewhouse
Located behind the Skyland Fire Department, Fahrenheit Pizza offers a quick lunch in a New York minute! It’s also a great place for neighbors to gather and eat delicious pizza. Enjoy lunch specials from Tuesday–Saturday until 3:00 PM, including two one-topping slices with a drink or a half-dozen wings with a drink. While you’re there, check out their craft brews and guest taps.
17 Lee Street South, Asheville | (828) 676-1800 | fahrenheitpizzabrew.com
Manicomio Pizza & Food
One of downtown’s hottest pizza options, Manicomio is worth a visit. Enjoy something from their full menu, or build your own slice starting at $3.25. Manicomio also serves a curated selection of hot sandwiches, calzones, and strombolis. Don’t forget to save room for a local selection of Italian-style desserts, including zeppole and tiramisu.
27 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville | (828) 505-1510 | manicomiopizzaavl.com
Piazza Wood Fired Oven
Since 2009, Piazza has hand-worked dough made fresh every morning. Nestled in the Reynolds community, Piazza is a family-friendly restaurant that generously tops each pizza with homemade sauce and local ingredients before sliding it into their wood-fired oven. Pop in Tuesday–Friday for the daily lunch special: a three-topping slice, choice of side salad, and a beverage.
4 Olde Eastwood Village Boulevard #301, Asheville | (828) 298-7224 | piazzaeast.com
PIE.ZAA
In 2020, PIE.ZAA opened with the intention of being Asheville’s best late night, New York-style pizza shop. They quickly drew attention for the size of their offerings, causing even the most seasoned pizza eater do a double take. PIE.ZAA’s enormous slices come from 28-inch pies, making them big enough to require two paper plates! Be warned: If you order a whole pizza, you may not be able to get it out through the door.
46 Millard Avenue, Asheville | (828) 440-0400 | piezaapizza.com
Standard Pizza
Standard Pizza is anything but ordinary. They offer great slices and more from both of their locations, starting at $3.15. Enjoy with a garden salad for a filling lunch (or dinner) for under $10. If you’re feeling adventurous, we recommend their white pizza or the Cuban (banana, ricotta, jalapeño, and ham)—yum!
631 Haywood Road, Asheville | (828) 255-8122
755 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville | (828) 412-3190
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