Manitou Baked

What a great find! Reviews were all 5 stars, and they are 10 stars. It was a short walk up from town and worth every step. Restaurant is small with a couple of tables and chairs, but why not sit in one of the nearby parks and enjoy the outdoors? We got the added pleasure during our visit to speak with one of the owners and their mother. Shared stories about the business, Manitua area, and where we lived. The pizza was amazing, and I have had my share of pizzas. There were 2 unique features of this pizza.The first was hand-made sour dough crust and how thin it was. I usually don't eat the pizza crust b/c it is all bread and fills you up. The pizza and toppings went to the edge, and I ate every bit of it. Second was the red sauce. Fresh pieces of garlic and the right amount of sauce that didn't over take the flavor of the toppings. I know it is away from downtown but you have to go there. We are already looking forward to our return trip when the Aspens start to turn. Checked the box, and I'll be back.

My husband, in-laws and I went to try out this pizza and we loved it! We are all originally from Chicago and thought it was so good. They have the best slices. I've tried a few pizza places around here and this one is one of the better pizza places around. It is in a nice quiet location and the people working there were very friendly. So happy we found this place. We will be back to get some full sized pizzas soon!

This place is awesome. Very small but I love that. The owner was so passionate about what he does that he explained the process of his dough making and where he sources ingredients - that in itself makes the pizza worth it. The sourdough crust had a strong flavor and I absolutely loved it. I got a sausage/mushroom/onion pizza and while it was great, it did slightly lack salt or seasoning. I tried a pepperoni pizza and that was phenomenal. Had the right crisp, flavor, and texture that anyone would love. The sauce is also great. Try it out! It's really good pizza.

Delicious pizza. Seriously… The owner of this establishment really works his booty off and it’s reflected in the quality of his product. 10/10. Such a sweet person too! Thanks for the dose of nostalgia tonight! Your VHS collection is killer and I love that you have them playing on the TV. Honestly made my night!

On our way back from the trail the bus driver recommended this place and I am SO glad he did!! I’m super sensitive to foods, grease, gross textures, etc. so usually pizza leaves me feeling rather crummy. NOT HERE. I felt refreshed and totally satisfied. The freshness of the ingredients are SO evident. Every bite was deliciously balanced. The crust was crispy and thin, but substantial enough to appreciate (I hate when the crust disappears haha). You could tell the owner was passionate and excited to share that passion. The whole experience was 1000/10.

Manitou Baked is the cleanest little locally owned and operated pizza shop in town. I ordered a white sauce pizza with green chiles, mushrooms, and Kalamata olives per the owner’s recommendation and it was perfectly cooked through the center, had great flavor, and a delicious crust. He even made half the pizza with pepperoni and tomatoes to please my kiddo.

Google ad says pizza starting at $10 and up to $20? I did not find one single pizza that was $10. Slices for $2.75 no full pizzas. My budget was strict that day. I needed a $10 pizza and I counted on yhat price. Honesty will bring in far more customers than a click bait $10. Sorry. I'm mot cheap I just didn't have the money that day. A whole pizza not just 2.5 slices

Eddie takes more care and consideration with his pizza then anybody else I have ever met. He can speak with passion and intelligence to every micro-step of his process, from soup to nuts. Do yourself a favor and drive as far out of your way as needed to experience this unique dance with dough in only the world-class way that Eddie can. If given the chance, Michelin would add this to their book of essential experiences. A true diamond in the rough.