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Restaurants in Denver Suburbs

Wood Paddle Pizza & Tap

4.5
815 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

One of 14 restaurants we've tracked near Denver Suburbs.

Things to Know

Wood Paddle Pizza & Tap is a craft pizza and tap house known for wood-fired pizzas with perfectly balanced crusts and rotating weekly specials called Prater's Pie, located in a welcoming neighborhood spot with passionate owners.

This is a neighborhood gem where the owners' genuine passion shines through every detail—from the thoughtfully sourced ingredients and rotating beer lineup to the warm hospitality that makes first-time visitors feel like regulars.

  • Wood-fired pizzas with expertly balanced crust, sauce, and toppings that reviewers describe as phenomenal
  • Weekly rotating Prater's Pie specials that keep the menu creative and unique
  • Exceptional hospitality, including owners who interact with guests and even teach kids pizza-making
  • Impressive rotating beer selection with 16 taps plus wine, curated with care rather than excess
  • Thoughtfully prepared sides like arugula salad and caprese that show attention to detail throughout the menu

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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What Visitors Say

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Nikki Cox

a month ago

I absolutely love wood paddle! The food is unique as the praters pie and Mac of the week is always changing to something fun and unique. The owners and staff are amazing! Down to earth and fun to talk to. The atmosphere is amazing, ALWAYS have the jams playing! Beer choices are great too, they have 16 tapped beers to choose from and assortment of red and white wines. This place is definitely a fun place to dine!

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Laura Ramsey

a month ago

We LOVE Wood Paddle! So fun to have such a great local pizza spot nearby. The Armando pizza is the favorite, but we love coming back for the creative & delicious “Prater’s Pie” weekly specials.

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Brandon Sewall

3 weeks ago

Wood Paddle Pizza is one of those small, unassuming spots that completely wins you over the moment you sit down. It’s a quaint little pizza place and tap house with a casual, welcoming vibe, the kind of place where you instantly feel like a regular, even on your first visit. I had the chance to meet one of the owners, Jared. It's always nice to be able to interact with the owners, see and hear their passion for what they are doing... and he explained the meaning behind the name: half inspired by the paddles used to pull pizzas from the oven, and half by the paddles used for canoeing and outdoor adventures. That blend of craft and personality sums up the whole place perfectly; thoughtful, fun, and rooted in passion. The beer selection is always great, with a rotating lineup that keeps things interesting without trying too hard. And the pizza? Absolutely phenomenal. Easily one of the best little pizza spots around. The crust, the toppings, the balance... everything feels dialed in and made with care. It’s the kind of pizza that makes you stop mid‑conversation just to appreciate how good it is. Wood Paddle is casual, friendly, and genuinely enjoyable every time. Whether you’re grabbing a beer, sharing a pie, or chatting with the owners, it’s the kind of neighborhood gem you’re grateful to have found. Hands down one of the best pizza places around.

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Brittany Wright

a month ago

Had the most amazing lunch here today! The food was delicious, we had the caprese salad and added roasted chicken, and the Philly was outstanding! Can’t wait to go back to grub out on their pizza soon! But the warm and welcoming service is what will make us go again and again. Completely blew me away with how the Chef gave my son some dough to play with and showed him how to roll it, made his day! Thank you for treating us like family! We will be back very soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wood Paddle Pizza & Tap worth it in Denver Suburbs?

This is a neighborhood gem where the owners' genuine passion shines through every detail—from the thoughtfully sourced ingredients and rotating beer lineup to the warm hospitality that makes first-time visitors feel like regulars. Known for: wood-fired pizza with passionate craft.

What do visitors love about Wood Paddle Pizza & Tap?

Wood-fired pizzas with expertly balanced crust, sauce, and toppings that reviewers describe as phenomenal Weekly rotating Prater's Pie specials that keep the menu creative and unique Exceptional hospitality, including owners who interact with guests and even teach kids pizza-making Impressive rotating beer selection with 16 taps plus wine, curated with care rather than excess Thoughtfully prepared sides like arugula salad and caprese that show attention to detail throughout the menu

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