standard pizza co. — Restaurant in Asheville

A Culinary Odyssey at Standard Pizza Co.

Ah, dear reader, let me regale you with a tale of gastronomic delight, spun in the whimsical threads of my befuddled mind. Picture this: a sun-kissed afternoon in Asheville, North Carolina, where the air is thick with the scent of pine and the promise of adventure. And there, nestled on Biltmore Avenue, stands the unassuming Standard Pizza Co., its sign winking at passersby like an old friend with a secret.

Now, I must confess, my noggin bore the imprint of a recent tête-à-tête with a particularly stubborn lamppost. But fear not, for it lent my observations a certain... je ne sais quoi. The crew—ah, the crew!—they sauntered about like characters from a Mark Twain yarn. Their eyes held the glint of mischief, their aprons stained with tales of dough and destiny. They were relaxed, yes, but in that peculiar Asheville way—a blend of nonchalance and cosmic curiosity.

And the pizza! A symphony of flavors danced upon my tongue. The crust, crisp as autumn leaves underfoot, cradled a melange of toppings—pepperoni, mushrooms, and secrets whispered by the kitchen gods themselves. Each bite transported me to a rustic Italian villa, where the wine flowed freely, and the moon winked knowingly. The beer, too, played its part—a frosty companion to my culinary escapade. Crisp and cold, it sang a merry tune, drowning out the cacophony of life's mundane woes.

But hark! A revelation awaited me—a twist in the tale. For Standard Pizza Co. harbored a forbidden secret: no ranch dressing allowed. The very words sent shockwaves through my synapses. Ranch, that creamy elixir of dreams, banished from these hallowed halls! Was this a jest? Nay, dear reader, it was a decree etched in marinara and sealed with cheese.

In conclusion, should you find yourself in Asheville, with a head injury or a heart aflame, seek out Standard Pizza Co. There, the crew shall weave their peculiar magic, the pizza shall sing its siren song, and the absence of ranch dressing shall be a badge of honor. Five stars, my friends, five stars! For in the realm of pies and peculiarities, this humble joint reigns...

We flew in from Baltimore and had a long walk to rental car area due to airport construction. Then to discover our booking agent booked rental car downtown, not at the airport. So had to shuttle to parking area then a 45 min wait in the hot sun for an Uber or a Lyft, finally a cab came by and we grabbed it. Of course now in the middle of rush hour traffic.

So we got checked into hotel and were just too tired to go back out. So we checked out pizza delivery and Standard Pizza was close. So I ordered a pizza and a salad for my wife and I to share. I included special instructions to include utensils, both for salad and pizza, also salt and pepper. 30-45 minute wait, not bad. I enabled push notifications so we would know when it arrived. We waited.

Every 10 minutes or so I checked for updates but nothing. I expected a little driver rolling along the map they provided. Finally after around 30 minutes I checked status at 8:30. The update stated “Delivered 8:20 PM.” I opened the door and our salad and pizza were setting outside room door, cold now.

There were NO utensils, NO napkins, NO salt and pepper. Apparently they do not read instructions. Pizza was cold, crust tough & chewy. The “Greek” salad was only spinach, olives, feta and artichoke(?) not like any Greek salad I’ve had - no tomatoes or cucumbers, no lettuce?? I went to lobby to see if I could grab a couple forks from breakfast buffet area, but the area was locked up. We tried eating salad with our fingers but just too messy, so tossed it.

There is no way I can recommend this place. Just too many issues plus about $11 in delivery charge, imposed 15% tip and $4.15 service charge! Now this is not the worst pizza I’ve ever had, but definitely the worst...

There are a lot of pizza shops in Asheville, but I think I've found my absolute favorite. This spot that occupies the old City Mac store on Biltmore just on hill near Hi-Wire is, hands down, my favorite pizza place. I love the high ceilings, the shuffleboard table, ping-pong table, and foosball table. You can also play cornhole on the patio, where there are a number of outdoor tables. The pizza is just excellent. Crisp, chewy crust. Tasty cheese and a number of add-ons. We've been frequenting this spot and even chose it for my 2-year old son's recent birthday party. The staff were super helpful. We took over a side room and they organized the tables for us. There was no room rental fee, which was even better! They made sure to have the pies out just as people were coming in. We had so much fun there. The best part is, you don't have the noise and beer smell at the downtown Asheville Pizza and Beer. It's just a cool spot to chill and have a great slice of pizza. They also have slices, which is awesome. I went for lunch one day and used the wi-fi to do some work, while I enjoyed a few slices. While it might not seem convenient for some, it's actually pretty convenient for us in East Asheville. Just loving this place and hope they are successful and stick around for...