Beau Jo’s

In Colorado, Beau Jo's is a divisive topic, especially among newcomers to the state. Are their "real mountain pies" divine gifts from pizza heaven, or are they just heaps of tasteless dough topped with ordinary pizza toppings? It depends on who you ask, but the fact that Beau Jo's is a Colorado institution is undeniable. For decades, Colorado residents have patronized Beau Jo's outlets, and the pizza company is credited with inventing "Colorado-style pizza," which is created with braided dough and a plethora of toppings.

What distinguishes it from Chicago's deep dish style? The pies in Chicago are baked for about 40 minutes, while those in Colorado are only cooked for ten minutes at extremely high temperatures. Local honey, rather than sugar, is used to make Colorado style pizza. Beau Jo's offers their pizza by the pound, a commercial move taken due to the restaurant's extensive topping application. The Colorado pizza slingers have established a slew of new sites in recent years, with the first flagship establishment opening more than 40 years ago in Idaho Springs.

The eatery is well-known for their ridiculous pizza challenge. Beau Jo's challenges you and a friend to complete its insane pizza with 14 pounds of dough, cheese, meats, and vegetables, and will give it to you for free if you succeed. If you're a normal person who isn't capable of eating that much pizza, you'll be charged $79.99 and publicly embarrassed. Monsters who finish the pizza receive $100 in cash, free t-shirts, and a lifelong desire to never eat anything remotely like pizza.

Address: 7525 W 53rd Ave • Arvada, CO 80002

Phone: (303) 420-8376

Website: https://www.beaujos.com/