Jasper Pizza Company (Arkansas) — Restaurant in Jasper

You've gotta try this pizza! Bear with me here.

I was out chasing waterfalls in the wilderness because it was raining all day. I went down a dirt road to the Parker-Hickman Historic Homestead, found a boy scout troop who took shelter from the storm, in the historic home, and then headed back to society.

However, a tree had blown over and blocked off the road and I couldn't immediately get back out of the homestead side of the road(no exits)...Then I ran into a couple of guys who had intended to go pick up the boy scout troop, but couldn't get through...Since I was stuck on the side the boys were on, I drove one of the troop leaders back out to the historic farm, while the other leader went to notify the rangers that a tree had blocked the service road.

The scouts had to hike back to the tree in the road to get their ride and I had to try and clear enough space to drive through the woods to get around the tree....I made it out after helping the boy scouts...

Then, I made it to Jasper...I'd seen the Pizza Company prior to it being fully open, so I wanted to try it. I ordered the Buffalo, which had cream cheese, jalapenos, and buffalo sauce, with chicken...it was delicious. I ate like half the pizza in that sitting, enjoyed the lovely interior and friendly staff, then went on my way, tossing the remaining pizza in my truck for the drive home.

I got home really late and forgot to take the pizza out of my truck, but I also had a half marathon in the morning in Fayetteville, the Time Travel Half Marathon...

So I rushed out to the race, finished in sixth place overall, while also taking 1st in my division for my age/sex grouping! Woohoo! The Pizza the night before was fueling me.

After that, I still had the pizza in my truck and wanted to go run some more...so I headed to Devil's Den State Park to run the Yellow Rock Trail! I sat down before hand to finish the pizza. It was cold, obviously but still delicious and I can give it the "Next Day" seal of approval.

I then had plenty of energy to run the trail, passing some horse riders on the way, taking some photos of the vista, and just loving every minute!

So here's what I'm saying, it's not every 24 hour period that you're going to help rescue a boy scout troop, navigate being trapped on a forest road, win your division in a half marathon, and then run up and down a mountain, but when you have one of those periods, bring Jasper's Pizza Company pizza with you, because it may be related.

Take the adventure....

Ok, was in town for the Elk Fest. 1st off, the service was great. Very friendly. I'm sure this is what made the atmosphere so good. I understand how it goes when a new restaurant opens, trial and error (I know from experience in the food industry) I'm not sure of the experience in the kitchen, but the pizza was lacking in toppings. It was greasy and the crust was over cooked. Wife had a salad, the lettuce had brown spots, the rest of the vegies were slightly wilted. She only ate the few toppings off the pie and picked at the salad. I had the BBQ wings. They seemed pre cooked with no seasoning, reheated, and brushed lightly with BBQ sauce. Was not impressed with the food, maybe next time. If you can fix these issues you'll be great. Especially if you keep the service as great as it was. Service and atmosphere was the only reason I didn't give it 1 star. I never complain or send food back in a restaurant as I already have trust issues if I send food back.

Update: Response to the owners reply below.

It sounds like the owner is making excuses and assuming he/she knows my past experiences. Let me be clear, I ran a kitchen that was ranked low in the chain and brought it to #1 status. There were 10 restaurants in the chain slated to be sold to another chain, after this there were 11. Not bragging, just giving a brief history to help you understand that food quality is everything. If you cut fresh in the morning then something is wrong with either your storage, handling, or supplier. My trust issues have nothing to do with any past experiences, my trust is based on human nature. Sometimes the best staff do stupid things when a nerve gets struck. Not saying your staff would, but I wont chance it. I fired a cook for simply not washing his hands. Food safety should be every restaurants top priority along with quality. If these things are compromised then the best service in the world means nothing. I have changed my review to 1 star as it appears that you wish to disregard an unhappy patron with excuses. Not fair to your amazing service staff, but we now will not be back. I wouldn't make it a trend to respond to unhappy customers in this manor as you have to the two 1 star reviews you have reseived thus far. Not how you handle an unhappy customer. js

Side note: The lettuce in her salad was iceberg not romaine and my wings were...

Incredible Taste, Excellent Service!

TL:DR This local place in Jasper is exactly what you want in a pizzeria. The crust is perfect, the ingredients are fresh, and the friendly service cannot be beat! Eat here immediately!

Details: Stopped by on my way through town at the recommendation of a friend, and I'm so glad I did!

The decor and vibe of this small-town business is welcoming and relaxing, making you feel at home as soon as you walk in.

The menu is varied, and they are very chill with you being picky about your toppings. I ordered a couple of their specialty pizzas with just a few changes.

Please try the White River and the BBQ Chicken! Amazing, fresh ingredients (loved the ricotta and the caramelized onions especially) and the crust is perfect - not soggy, just the right amount of crunch without being hard or burnt tasting.

Also - pizzas are large, with two feeding my family of 4 and still having half the pizzas leftover!

The couple who own the place were exceptionally friendly, and the workers were very patient and helpful.

My pizza was cooked fresh to order, and took around 35-40 minutes, so be aware if you are visiting around peak eating times you should call ahead or be prepared to wait for your fresh pie. (Trust me, it's worth the wait.)

There is no downside to visiting this locally owned and operated business, other than perhaps having too much leftover to...