Mellow Mushroom

Their crust is obviously top light, and they seem to use great ingredients all around. I recommend the enlightened spinach salad with blue cheese and vinaigrette on the side - it's great with jerk chicken. Our kids love the cheesy bread, and the vegetable calzone is also very good.

Stopped in for a quick snack and drink on Saturday and ordered the wings - we were surprised with how good and crispy they were! A cool little casual spot with good service!

a poem from A.

Mellowmaniacs rejoice,
Electric as the air tonight;
Leaves fall down on girls and boys,
Lights go out, relight
Over the sound of some fond voice:
"Was that the red sangria or the white?"

7th time eating at mellow mushroom with A.

Talk about a night to remember. There are plenty of restaurants out there, but only Mellow Mushroom can provide this much food, happiness, and overall vibes. Halfway through our meal, a storm erupted outside, but inside Mellow Mushroom A. and I didn't feel so much as a drop. As we watched people rushing for shelter from inside we couldn't help but laugh -- sangria, pizza, shelter from the storm. Seconds, anyone? Also, I may be a Mellowmaniac, but I am also a human being. And the scenes of life, love, and community on display have left me considering what on Earth this town would look like if (God Forbid) there was a second Mellow Mushroom here. There would be less crime, more love, and the sangria would flow like water!

I got a half Loaded Baked Potato (secret menu item, ya dig?) half Great White pizza, and A. got a half Great White half Mowie Wowie pizza. Both pizza's were awesome, but I think we both agreed that the Great White took the cake. At one point I was like "this pizza might be the Great White, but I'm the one acting like Jaws tonight!" which made about two families near us laugh so loud.

And of course, again, we got Sangria. What's more to say? The fruit, the alcohol, the vibes. I want one for free.

We both finished our pizzas. We also had water.

10/10

Holy Shiitake is the best! Everything about the pizza is great. The white sauce, mushrooms, caramelized onions, and truffle oil really do go fantastic together. Great crust and topping ratio. I also enjoyed the vibe at Mellow, a casual place to grab some slices. The large was 8 slices which were huge! I only managed to eat two slices and shared with another person and still had leftovers.

Amazing!!!!! I usually enjoy Mellow Mushroom to begin with, and this exceeded my expectations. Came for an early dinner and we were immediately seated and greeted by a very friendly young server named Cameron. He took good care of us and was SUUUPERR kind, which I appreciated!!!

Every food included in the photos was delicious. I loved both kinds of the pizza (a little too cheesy but still tasty). The veggies in the calzone were not cooked very thoroughly and were therefore pretty crunchy still, that was the only negative of our whole experience. I added some red pepper flakes to the spinach dip to add kick and it was the perfect addition.

TL;DR: Comfy vibes, good music, friendly service, and GREAT food. Definitely check it out!

Big pizzas with generous toppings.

Recommendations: Holy Shiitake Pie
Price: expensive as far as pizza goes, but you will have leftovers.

The crust is thin and they go heavy on the finishing sauces. Get extra napkins.

The mellow mushroom is a unique pizzeria. First, the physical dining room is very colorful and bright, as are the menu and the dishes displayed on it. I've tried many pizzas from the mellow mushroom, and while they are smaller than typical chain pizzas, they make up for it in flavor and toppings. I'll normally split a pizza, or eat half and take the rest with me.
Good prices, great pizza!

Mellow Mushroom (although a chain) is one of my favorite pizza places in Charlottesville, VA. Their pizzas are all rich in flavor and have some of the coolest specialty pies I've ever seen. The crust is nice and crispy while retaining a fluffy and airy interior.

My favorite pies include: the Loaded Potato Pie, Cosmic Karma, and the Holy Shiitake.

Although discontinued, you can ask for the Loaded Potato Pie by asking for the following: "Olive oil and garlic base with roasted red potatoes, jalapeños (subbed from the bacon since I'm vegetarian), caramelized onions, cheddar and mozzarella, chives, drizzle of sour cream & spicy ranch (add a drizzle of Buffalo if you want a kick)."

The Cosmic Karma is vegan and the Holy Shiitake is probably one of the best mushroom pies I've ever had!

Holy Shiitake:
Yes holy shiitake this pizza was AMAZING. The oily garlicky sauce, meaty mushrooms, caramelized onions, and aged cheese added complex flavors and textures to what otherwise would've been a boring vegetarian pizza. Next time will definitely just get the holy shiitake by itself

House Special:
Weirdly tasted exactly like the Costco combo pizza which is great but Costco isn't a pizza chain. I didn't like how the vegetables were kinda raw and in big pieces which made it unappetizing. Would not get again.

Overall, I enjoyed how the crusts were coated w Parmesan and the thickness of the crust - not thin crust but also not thick crust. I saw that the large had only 8 pieces so I was like oh that's fine for two people (I was thinking Matchbox size) but the slices are H U G E, so a medium would've been fine hehe.

Mellow Mushroom is solidly "pretty good." The food comes out pretty fast which is a bonus, and the prices aren't crazy. The service I've had here has been very friendly and helpful I would absolutely recommend lunch here over dinner, as they have great pizza-by-the-slice deals at lunch that make the prices great.

If you head here you should absolutely grab the pretzel bites, dusted with parmesan and served with beer cheese. I'm also a fan of their white pizzas, they have a really great seasoned ricotta. Draft list is pretty good as well. A fun stop for lunch or good for a big group at dinner.