Black Market Pizza
- Neighborhood: Central Iowa
- 2610 Northridge Parkway, Suite 107
- Ames, IA 50010
- 515-292-1111
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Black Market Pizza in Ames was started after the owners were laid off of their jobs. The pizza joint is know for its Chicago style pizza.
(Credit: Eric Rowley/Metromix)
A self-proclaimed "mom and pop shop," three local Ames men opened this small pizza parlor that serves classic Chicago-style pizza (with cornmeal crust and the sauce on top) that can't be found anywhere else in Ames.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Northridge Parkway and Stange Road
- Parking:
- Street
The Basics
- Hours:
- Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- Pizza
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Beer and Wine
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Pizzeria
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Area Classic, Cleanliness, and Laid Back Casual
- Live Music:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Features:
- Online Menu and Takeout/Carryout
- Worth Noting:
-
Collect 10 Louie stickers and get a free pizza. Look for the sticker on random boxes of take-out pizza.
Food specialties: You'll find freshly made pizzas and calzones on the menu, served thin or Chicago-style, and wings and bread sticks.
- Payment Methods:
- Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
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"Rooting for the underdog-plus, great pizza!"
By MegF from West Des Moines , April 7, 2009
I recently had a chance to interview one of the owners and main chef at Black Market Pizza-it was one of the most interesting conversations Ive eve...
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