Slackwater Pizzeria: The Best Artisan Pizza in Salt Lake City

Slackwater is ranked #9 on Yelp's 2026 Top 100 Places to Eat in the entire country.  A remarkable achievement for a locally owned Utah pizzeria. Serving artisan pizzas and over 300 + craft beers since 2011, Slackwater has grown into a beloved Utah institution with five locations across the Wasatch Front including Salt Lake City, Sandy, Ogden, Herriman, and Provo.

Slackwater is a family-friendly, pizza and craft beer experience, offering from-scratch food, great ambiance, charming staff, and live music. Co-owner Blake Hirschi describes their philosophy simply: "We do like to think of our pizza dough as a blank canvas, and we can paint whatever kind of food picture we want on it.

 

 

Must-Try Pizzas:

💠 Hot Honey DP – Double pepperoni drizzled with hot honey, delivering bold, sweet heat in every bite

💠 Cardiac Arrest – The ultimate meat lovers pizza with a perfectly wood-fired crust

💠 Gyro Trip – Lamb, tzatziki, feta, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers piled onto a three-cheese pizza base

💠 Taco Camarones – A zesty shrimp taco pizza with green goddess dressing, black bean corn salsa, and maple citrus coleslaw

💠 Southern Comfort – BBQ chicken with three cheeses and marinated slaw on a perfectly cooked crust

💠 Cuban Pizza Crisis – House-roasted pork, sliced ham, pickles, and mustard finished with crema

Slackwater continues to show why it so popular.  Yelp specifically highlighted Slackwater's creative pop-culture inspired pizzas as a standout feature that keeps locals and visitors coming back.

 

FAQ:

Q: Does Slackwater offer delivery or third-party apps like DoorDash or Uber Eats? A: No. Slackwater does not offer delivery or list their menu on any third-party delivery apps. Takeout is available directly from any of their five locations.

Q: Is the pizza sauce vegetarian? A: Yes! Slackwater's pizza sauce is 100% vegetarian. They also offer gluten-free crust options and several vegetarian pizzas on their menu.

Q: Does Slackwater have outdoor seating? A: Yes, outdoor seating is available at the Salt Lake City location. The Ogden location also features riverside dining year-round — a great option in warmer months.

Q: Does Slackwater have multiple locations if Salt Lake City is too far? A: Yes! Slackwater has five locations across Utah — Salt Lake City, Sandy, Ogden, Herriman, and Provo — so great artisan pizza is never too far away no matter where you are in the Wasatch Front.

 

Summary:

Slackwater pairs a legendary 300+ craft beer list with a creative menu of 20 artisan pizzas in a high-energy, laid-back setting. With live music four days a week and a welcoming neighborhood vibe, it’s the ultimate Utah hangout for foodies and beer lovers alike.

 

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