Pete’s Pizza

I have been a loyal Pete’s customer for years, but my last visit has caused me to rethink this. I placed an order for takeout on Tuesday, and was told it would be 30 minutes. I showed up after 25, only to be told my order had just gone into the oven. It was a total of 55 minutes before I got my order, and the items were definitely not up to par. The calzones and cinna bites were all burned on the bottom, and there was no cinnamon on the cinna bites. I don’t know if it was just a bad day, but they need to step up. This was the Northwest Blvd. store.

Walked in and waited 5 minutes before someone said they would be right with me. Only one other couple was there. After waiting 6 more minutes, I just left. I saw 3 employees in the back and none would come up to help. Ended up walking out.

Pete’s Pizza! Spokane Legends. This place is a borderline landmark for the city. My inlaws could go on about the good ol’ days for hours. It was time to sample it for myself. We each ordered calzones, because that’s what you get. «Pepperoni,» I ordered, «With as much sauce as you can pack in it.» My family ordered their usual favorites.
As we paid and dug in, we noticed a few cracks beginning to show in this fortress of flavor. Their prices have increased in recent history, which is unfortunate, but can’t be helped sometimes. The sizes have decreased over time, which is probably best for my health, but my appetite disagrees. Lastly, their Buy 10 Get One Free punch card no longer exists, which, again, probably best for my health, but come on!
My personal beef notwithstanding, you should try one of these calzones. They’re still the best you’ll find on the east side of the state.
My wife was reading that last line over my shoulder and asked, «Oh, so they’re better than mine?» You guys know what I meant.

Best calzones. Cheesy bites also amazing. Great place to gather over good food. Takes a while to cook but totally worth it!

Pete’s has the type of calzone you’d generally only find in NYC. Its a shocking little gem in such a bland destitute city. I spent a year in spokane, and once I discovered pete’s, I had a hard time not going here everyday. the calzone crust is oily, thin, and perfectly cooked everytime. The combos are just right, Ive had most of their calzones, and they are all good. My two favorites were the chicken garlic and/​or the veggie one which had broccoli. Oh, and they would have a calzone of the month, and I remember one month it was chili cheese, O… M…G. It was so bomb. The COTM was always bomb. I was in spokane 2013 – 2014, and it was one of the few places that made the area worth a damn. They do have bottled beer. But if they had draft beer… and some flatscreens… they wouldnt be able to get rid of me. I miss it, mmmmm.
The pizzas were very good too; at the end of my tenure, they were featuring a garden pizza with balsamic glaze. It was yum. But nothing can beat the calzones. I would always get the small calzone for one person, plus ceasar salad. Im a ceasar afficionado, I love a good ceasar dressing, and if its lame, it makes me angry. Pete’s ceasar is y.u.m.m.y.
Why did I have to post this, now my tastebuds are in an uprorar and I’ll have to go on a mission to find a Pete’s replacement here in atlanta (yah, good luck with that…).

By far the best pizza I have ever had. I will always go to Petes for all of my pizza needs. I always go for takeout, I have never actually eaten there. You definitely need to try Petes if you haven’t been there yet!

The BEST calzone in Spokane, possibly in the world! Never a disappointment.

Our expereince was pretty bad. First we order and thought prices were a little high but not to bad but we sit down and have to ask for our salad and the waitress actually forgot. When we get our 3 $ salad it was literally in a sauce bowl. No toppings or anything. Then I asked for no onions in my calzone and she put onions in it and it was raw. We then asked for ranch dressing and the waitress said she forgot. The service was awful unfortunately and we will not be back.

Best calzones out there! Nobody compares. Takes time. Slow from order to table (they will acknowledge this), but SO worth the wait!

This is one of those places I love to find. A little place that has awesome food and is obviously a local favorite. The calzones are the best we’ve ever tasted. Fresh ingredients and an amazing crust. Highly recommended.

Got the chicken pesto garlic pizza and it was very good. The service was great too. Will defiantly recommend to others.

Pete’s makes the best calzones I’ve ever had. I miss the 2 Seattle locations that are now gone. So… I drive to Spokane for calzone now. I was always told «forget about the pizza, come for the calzone» Last week we ordered a pizza as well and it was also very good. The friendly people and casual atmosphere are a huge bonus as well. Thank you Spokane for supporting your Pete’s.

We had reserved a section for my girlfriend’s mom’s 65^th birthday, Shawna called us the morning of the 1^st of July to confirm our reservation. Once we arrived the30 there was a section ready for our group of close to 30 people. Our orders were taken and all of our food hit the table at the same time. Shawna was not just helpful and kind, her customer service was impeccable. Thanks for everything

Shawna was the darling MOD that greeted me when I came into the restaurant, she was sweet and was the nicest lady. She made our visit tonight very nice, and she was so accomadating, we were a little warm and she kindly turn on a fan, but she never stopped smiling, and was considerate and checked on us to see if we needed anything. I was so pleased, I hope the owners know what they have, she is worth her weight in gold. I really appreciate her customer service, and the Calzone was very good.

Doesn’t deliver, Unilocal needs to be updated.
Ordered the signature calzone and was not disappointed. Remember going here years ago and have always enjoyed Pete’s. Definitely a great place for lunch or dinner. Have a shelf full of games to keep the kids occupied too!

I have eaten here a few times and there food is not bad. The calzone was good but not great. My wife and I usually like getting calzones and leaving the pizza for the kids but last night I was jealous of my kids eating the pizza. The sauce was that good. I can’t wait to have it again.

I have been to Pete’s many times over the years and have never been disappointed with the calzones. I must say I have never tried anything but the calzones either. The calzones are puffed slightly and the edges are rolled/​crimped which provides a terrific blend of a nicely browned and crisp dome top along with some nice dense doughy edges. I lack the words to describe so I just have to say it’s damn good. My favorite is the pepperoni and jalapeño. I go out of my way to visit when I am anywhere near Spokane.
They now serve a half size calzone which is a nice size for lunch.
The atmosphere is very basic — nothing remotely fancy here. Not to worry, you won’t even notice the surroundings when you get that pie in front of you.

Very good Pizza, Very nice staff too! The crust is amazing. Very Popular for Calzones. I found them on

Usually love this place, but this last visit was horrid. Seriously, the fourth something blonde with giant nails was loud, obnoxious, and angry. I feel that she has a lifetime work experience at a truck stop. Fire her and the rating will go up!

Mmm… best calzone I’ve ever had. (Buster, if you read this, yours is the BEST CALZONE in California!) My gigantic (I didn’t order it that big, it arrived that way) calzone was loaded with garlicky sauce, ricotta cheese, and italian sausage. So good!
The only word of advice I have is to call and place your order ahead. While friend and I were waiting for ours, we noticed people leaving after walking up to the counter. The folks at Pete’s Pizza were kind enough to warn them that the wait would be over 40minutes. It’s worth it. Get a salad or something to hold you over.
Pete’s Pizza also has deals. Ours was buy one calzone and get a second at half-​price.