We featured Vashon Pizza in our Spotlight Series last year, where we dug into the history of this beloved island pie shop. But let’s be real, pizza is best when it’s fresh and hot… so here’s your updated look at what’s still rolling out of the oven. This is part of our ongoing Observer Spotlight Series on Vashon-Maury.com. Have a local business that deserves some extra love? Send us your story. We’ll bring the toppings.
Now back to the sauce.
Vashon Pizza has been feeding the island’s collective pizza cravings since 2007. Tucked next to the IGA in a strip mall that screams “function over form,” it’s the kind of place where the smell of garlic hits you before the front door even opens. It’s unapologetically casual and refreshingly unpretentious. One Yelp reviewer summed it up perfectly: “Doesn’t look like much, but that pizza? Totally worth it.”
This isn’t your candlelit, wood-fired, hand-pulled buffalo mozzarella scene. It’s real pizza for real people. The kind of pizza you eat off the hood of your car after a long hike, or inhale in the back of the ferry while trying not to burn your mouth. And if you’re lucky enough to live here, it’s the go-to when cooking feels like too much effort and you just want something warm, cheesy, and satisfying.
The menu checks all the right boxes. Three crust styles: thick, thin, or the unapologetically doughy gut-buster. Sizes from 12 to 18 inches. Toppings that range from classics like pepperoni and sausage to island favorites like chicken, artichoke, or jalapeño. Build your own, or go straight for one of their specials. The Chicken Primo and Ultimate Veggie are consistent hits, and the Meat Lover’s will haunt your dreams in the best way.
TripAdvisor reviews call it “simple, friendly, and satisfying,” and while some diners have noted that the flavor isn’t always groundbreaking, it still earns points for consistency, generous portions, and a staff that actually seems to enjoy being there. Their Facebook page is peppered with pizza-loving locals and updates from the owner that feel more like messages from a neighbor than a business. And their Instagram? Equal parts pizza porn and community pride, with photos of golden cheese pulls and perfectly blistered crusts that make you want to order immediately.
Personally, I’ve made the “pizza-for-the-ferry” excuse more times than I can count. There’s something comforting about grabbing a pie from a local place that doesn’t care about trendy branding or sleek interiors. What they do care about is getting your order right, making it hot, and treating you like you’ve been coming there for years even if it’s your first time.
Vashon Pizza may not be flashy, but it delivers exactly what it promises: good food, good people, and the kind of local charm that reminds you why you love small-town life. So the next time you’re craving something easy, cheesy, and satisfying, this is your spot. No fuss, no frills, just solid pizza made by folks who live here too. And really, isn’t that what comfort food is all about?
This feature is part of our ongoing series from the Vashon-Maury.com team, highlighting the unique businesses that make our island so special. If you own a local business and would like to be featured in the Observer, we invite you to submit an article for consideration at vashon-maury.com/submit-writing. Please include as much detail as possible about your business (what you offer, what sets you apart) and share a short story about how you came to Vashon or what inspired you to start your venture here. We’re proud to support the Vashon-Maury community and would love to help tell your story.
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