Restaurants in Highlands
Blue Pan Pizza
Rates above the average for restaurants near Highlands — one of 10 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Blue Pan Pizza is a Detroit-style pizzeria in Denver known for its crispy-edged, fluffy rectangular pies and exceptional ingredient quality, located in a compact space with full bar seating.
Reviewers consistently praise the expertly executed Detroit-style pizza with its signature crispy edges and fluffy interior, plus generous portions and thoughtful drink pairings that make it worth the occasional wait.
- ✓Detroit-style pizza with perfectly crunchy edges and fluffy, chewy interior
- ✓Exceptional lunch special at $10.99 with quality salad, fountain drink, and pizza slice
- ✓High-quality ingredients and generous portion sizes across menu items
- ✓Attentive, friendly bartenders and servers who enhance the experience
- ✓Build-your-own pizza option plus pre-selected toppings like the Rocky Mountain Pie with ricotta and hot honey
- ⚠Limited inside seating space, though bar seating is available
- ⚠Occasional wait times during busy service
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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
What Visitors Say
Mark Filler
3 months ago
I will blame my wife that we have lived down the street from this place for years, I love pizza, and we haven't actually set foot in here. Only an occasional delivery ask. And she prefers thin crust pizza. Anyway, there are days when A) we search lunch specials in the area and B) when she is in the mood for pizza. This was one of those days where A & B were successful. We loved our experience here, and we were the sole bar sitters that day. We loved the food, the drink, and the whole lunch experience overall. Kaylin (forgive me if spelling is incorrect) was our bartender/server, and she couldn't have been more on point, both with efficiency and welcoming personality. I had an IPA (Techno Tom) and she had some wine. The lunch special is a flashback from 10 years ago in price, and I thought the $10.99 price tag was easily surpassed by a fountain drink, hearty salad, and big slice of pizza. We both had the special slice of the day, the Little Rose, and it was delicious. They didn't have any house hot sauce, but I thought outside of the box and asked for their chili oil, and it was a magnificent add to my slice. Definitely recommend doing that if you prefer spicy things. The salad was way above what I would expect from a lunch special. Very quaint, cool bar seating with a great atmosphere overall. My only small dig is I wish they had a West Coast IPA on tap, but I get it...Detroit place. I definitely recommend this place, and see you there (and it won't be years this time)...
Matt Baubach
2 months ago
Don't sleep on Blue Pan Pizza! Anyone who says "Denver doesn't have good pizza", send them here! This was my second time visiting Blue Pan and both times were absolutely phenomenal. The Antipasto Salad was AMMAZING and the Detroit Style Rocky Mountain Pie was life affirming, definitely add Ricotta and a little hot honey drizzle! You will not leave hungry or disappointed!
Sheri Slack
6 months ago
We had an amazing experience here today 9/27/25. Sam was our waitress. We ate a Greek salad, eggplant appetizer and the Sweetie Pie for our main course with pumpkin pumpkin beer from the bar. Of course, we had to wait a bit for our dinner but worth every minute!! Food was delicious, drinks amazing and my recommendation is COME HERE!!
M Lewis
2 months ago
Had a fun time visiting Blue Pan. Our waiter was very friendly and entertaining. Food was fresh and delicious. You can taste the quality of ingredients. Pizzas and salads come in sizeable portions. They have a build-your-own option for pizza or a variety of pre-selected toppings. Inside space is limited at this location, but they have bar seating as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Pan Pizza worth it in Highlands?
Reviewers consistently praise the expertly executed Detroit-style pizza with its signature crispy edges and fluffy interior, plus generous portions and thoughtful drink pairings that make it worth the occasional wait. Known for: detroit-style pizza with crunchy, perfect edges.
What do visitors love about Blue Pan Pizza?
Detroit-style pizza with perfectly crunchy edges and fluffy, chewy interior Exceptional lunch special at $10.99 with quality salad, fountain drink, and pizza slice High-quality ingredients and generous portion sizes across menu items Attentive, friendly bartenders and servers who enhance the experience Build-your-own pizza option plus pre-selected toppings like the Rocky Mountain Pie with ricotta and hot honey
Is there anything to know before visiting Blue Pan Pizza?
Limited inside seating space, though bar seating is available Occasional wait times during busy service
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