Michael’s Pizza

This place was filthy. Old food under the table. Bathroom was overflowing with garbage and toliet beyond filth… will not go back –very unsanitary…

This is a great little place in the Beaverdale neighborhood. The Reuben pizza is excellent! The staff is very affable and they have a complimentary driver slice to go.

I can’t believe there are not more reviews on this place. My husband I think they have the best pizza in Des Moines. We order at least once a month and are always happy with what we get. Their crust is the perfect authentic old world crust. It is thin, but not too thin. It has just the right amount of chewiness for me. Their sauces are excellent and the ingredients are always fresh. We ordered on Friday night and my husband wanted the taco pizza. They had removed it from the menu (not sure why because my husband swears it is the best), but they told me they would make him one anyway. Great service, great food.

Great pizza place. I tried it for the first time tonight and was very pleased. Not only were the pizza and appetizers fantastic, but the service was friendly AND they give you a slice of pizza for the road when picking up! First place I’ve ever seen do that.
I’m honestly surprised the place doesn’t have more reviews – we had a great experience and will surely be going back.

Fantastic pizza. Great thin crust, high quality ingredients. The vegetables tasted fresh and fire-​roasted, the pizza used fresh garlic and the perfect amount of cheese and sauce. I tasted a bite of their chocolate cake and was blown away. The ganache was so light it tasted like mousse and was a great balance to the darker chocolate cake. I also got two free slices of random cheese pizza. Not sure why.
The place was a bit… odd. Perhaps chalk it up to «Beaverdale charm?» The website has a full lunch menu, complete with pizza by the slice selections. The site also said they are open 11am for lunch. We showed up at 11:20am. The door was locked and the lights out. A young man came up behind us on his bike, told us he was a little late, but that it was no problem and the ovens were on. We followed him inside. It would be fair to say it appeared to be disorganized business. There were no offerings of pizza by the slice (although he did say he’d make us something) or any lunch menu as promised on the web. He informed us his tries at a lunch menu had failed. Which makes sense, what with the fact he didn’t show up until 11:20. But he seemed to be a super-​sweet kid. I think this business could really be successful if they were a little more disciplined.

Michael’s Pizza at 2629 Beaver Ave. #13 is a quaint place offering a wide selection of fresh cut veggies, your choice of Italian meats and Iowa grow pork and beef, and all the cheese you can handle! Come and enjoy some Awesome Import beers or taste from a wide selection of Italian Wines. Salad, bread stick, and Desserts are available very cheap date night! I had their Reuben pizza it was Great! No complaints Service was fast and friendly, Music was playful and inviting. Great Pizza, Great Time!!!