Black Market Pizza - Central Iowa - Ames, IA 50010 | Metromix Des Moines

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Review Summary

The following scores represent the average rating submitted by 5 users:

Overall user rating:
4
Ambiance
3 1/2
Food
3
Service
4 1/2
Value
3 1/2
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4.2 from 5 ratings

Neighborhood: Central Iowa
2610 Northridge Parkway, Suite 107
Ames, IA 50010
515-292-1111
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Black Market Pizza
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)
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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.

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"Disappointed in their interpretation of Chicago style, but all else was good"

By vortexchaser, June 26, 2010

The restaurant was clean, wait staff was friendly, and service was timely. We kick started dinner with a six piece order of bread sticks, which we...

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"Disappointed in their interpretation of Chicago style, but all else was good"

By vortexchaser, June 26, 2010

The restaurant was clean, wait staff was friendly, and service was timely. We kick started dinner with a six piece order of bread sticks, which we...

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"Rooting for the underdog-plus, great pizza!"

By MegF, 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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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
Cross Streets
Northridge Parkway and Stange Road
Parking
Street

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