by Julie B.

I actually really liked the pizza here; it was a good cross between greasy chain pizza and more gourmet pizza.  And the crust really is delicious, even though it has wheat germ in it and is therefore sort of good for you.  Minus a star for no delivery outside the UT area and the stupid over-the-top hippie nonsense on the menu.  Really not funny, guys.

by Rebecca L.

Love the food, hate the wait. They make the pizza from scratch. ALL of it. So that means after your order, they make crust, put on the toppings, and bake it in this wood oven. I think baking probably takes the longest...up to 45 minutes. However, the pizza is so good. I would probably have given this place 3.5 stars. Also, it seems that their employees are as mellow as the mushroom on their sign, if you know what I mean. Their bathrooms are really nice though. They get brownie points for that.

by Sarah M.

Mellow Mushroom on Guadalupe (which I thought was called "Yellow Mushroom" until we got it again tonight for dinner....my bad...) leaves a LOT to be desired. After a decent pizza experience in the dining room, our second visit to the restaurant was for pick-up. How smart we are! we thought excitedly as we called ahead to order a medium pizza and two tossed salads. They said 25 minutes...fair enough....we gave them 30. Walking in, we discovered a full dining room, a frazzled wait staff, and a long line of patrons also waiting for pick-up orders...a bad sign. The hostess smiled apologetically and explained that they were unexpectedly busy. Fair enough. But the wait got annoying and the staff kept pointing us in different directions. Pick up your food at the bar. Pick up your food at the front counter. Please go back to the bar to pick up your food. As we obediently followed orders, we looked longingly at our pizza box and salads, which were clearly sitting in the pick-up window. When they did finally manage to put 2+2 together, our pizza was cold and our salads warm. The overabundance of cheese was plasticky and there was so little sauce and green pepper (one of our requested toppings) that it was like eating a lukewarm cheese roll. Other than the hostess, not one staff member attempted to take control of the increasing pick-up line and order mix-up. I will say this - we received the meal for free, which is certainly more than some restaurants would do. I appreciate that, but probably will not be heading back to Mellow Mushroom anytime soon.Quite tepid.

by sabrina w.

very good, I love there crust, and there weird different types of pizzas that they will make.

by Jenna F.

now, im normally not a big fan of pizza. its greasy, fattening, and makes you look like a bloated pregnant woman afterwards. but i LOVED this place. i went to visit some friends down at ut austin, intending on trying out a few different restaurants while i was there, but in the few days i was there i ate half of meals at this place. (i tried philosophers pie and magical mystery tour .. some of their specialty pie names do make you wonder if the founder had a few too many light ups while making the menu and well, selecting the pizza joint name)i don't know exactly what makes their pizza taste like heaven .. is it the thin yet doughy crust? the 70's like feel to the whole place that takes you back to a happier time? i have no friggin clue, but its damn good pizza.

by Jenn C.

For Texas, this is one of the better pizza options I've found out here.  No offense Austin but your Italian options out here are rather limited.  As a crust-o-phile, I will gladly state that their crust is yummy, yummy, yummy and unlike anything else I've ever had pizze on.  Yes, the hippie-ness of this place can be rather frustrating but I feel that the pizza's worth it.  You may have better luck during lunch hours if you can't stand the wait.

by Courtney J.

Another pizza place on The Drag?  I admit:  I was skeptical at first.  But, those negative thoughts vanished the moment that I bit into a slice of The Mellow Mushroom's Mega Veggie pizza.  A hand-written note on the box said:  "Basically dragged through the garden."  I say, "Pass me the whole pizza."  I meant to taste Mellow's other pizzas, but I couldn't peal myself away from the Mega Veg's perfect combination of black olives, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, tofu, broccoli, sun-dried tomatos, spinach, onion, banana peppers, and a dash of happiness.  Beneath it all, the "spring water dough" creates a breadstick-like crust--ensuring that none of the pie is left behind.

by Paige M.

I'm giving the Mellow Mushroom on the drag three stars instead of four because while I've done nothing but wax on about the crust of Mellow Mushroom pizza that SURELY has some "special" ingredient, the drag locale, as compared to that of my premiere Mellow experience in Savannah, GA, left me feeling a little bit sell-out, a little bit corporate, a little stressed?Let me emphasize that the pizza itself is still, in my humble opinion, exceptional. I ordered the Magical Mystery Tour with pesto base, spinach and mushrooms and was not disappointed. But the atmosphere of the restaurant was so over-the-top, like something out of a Disney-esque Hippieland complete with fiberglass, heavy-lidded mushrooms and puffy clouds? Were there even puffy clouds? I don't remember, it's all sort of a blur. The wait staff was still pretty wet behind the ears as well, which is to be expected. They've just opened, after all, and haven't had time to memorize the "Franchise for Liberals" manual.   Or maybe Urban Outfitters is hoarding all the copies?

by thomas d.

Yeah, this place kinda freaks me out a little.  And it feels really forced.  It seems like it's trying to be that classic college place that doesn't quite belong near the UT campus.  Plus you've got the long waits and the average food.....ah, it's not for me.

by Justin P.

This was unbelievable!! The moment you walk in you will notice the awesome decorations on the walls. There is a bar caticornered in the back. The food took a good while to get to us but luckily there are games available to play. We played connect four while we waited. The moment I bit into my pizza I was so pleased!! It's delicious, a little messy because the crust is greasy and has parmesean on it, but SO good. My friend got a chicken parmesean hoagie and his exact words were "I've never been so immediately pleased in my life." definitely worth the wait.

by Morgan M.

Great Beer selection and give the pizza a 6 out of 10.  I go here once a month because of location.  It's what you would expect on campus.

by Larry M.

So sorry, but I LOVE the website. The girl pronouncing some of the random sandwiches on the menu portion KILLS ME.However, I think they missed the food and 'whatever they're smoking' connection: cheeba MAKES you hungry, and thus food is GOOD. NOT, Cheeba MAKES you an efficient WORKER so the customer doesn't HATE YOU.I've been here, where it's impossible to park, and everyone who works here thinks the laid back vibe suggesting a wait until CHRISTMAS is cute. It's not. Gimme my goddang food. Hippie. I said it.You CAN order them for delivery via Long Horn Delivery, who, I've witnessed DROPPING THE BALL too many times. Must share the same dealer, because the painfully consistent fuck ups (that they find funny) and suspect to the point of woefully unclever excuses have made my laziness a real issue. Perhaps a bong hit will make me more patient, dude.That SAID, I do like their sandwiches. The meatball sandwich, so far the edible in a sea of bullshit meatballs here in Austin, and the veggie sub are really, really good.Perhaps I have to be under some kind of influence to 'get it.'

by Shanna H.

The verdict's still out. Some girls from my office and I ordered out calzones. The pick-up time took a lot longer than other places on the Drag. They were about $11 something with a drink--really pricey right? But then we got back and they are friggin' huge! Too bad a good chunk of it is just the heavy bread and not the stuffing/toppings. It's just too much bread... the insides were really delish though--if you can get past all the bread (even if it's pretty good bread)... I ordered the house: cheese, spinach, mushrooms, and tomatoes and added red pepper--yum!The Web site--like the locale--is kind of over-the-top trying-to-be surreal and trippy. I hate Flash sites that are so overdone that they're ridiculous to use... And I think I saw Willie Nelson in a kayak sticking out of the ceiling? At least their wacky "mellow' branding is consistent. Another weird thing--the counter guy took the cash my coworker paid for her order and put it in his wallet. Hmmmm. Mellow Mushroom, I probably would have loved you as an undergrad, but now, I'm not so crazy about you...

by Gretchen H.

First of all, I wanted to like the Mellow Mushroom.  My friends from out of town raved about it, but like some one else said, it was just alright.  I didn't think the wait for the food was that bad (must everything in our society be fast food??) and the waiter let us know it would be 15-20 mins for the za.I grew up in Wisconsin and I DO love cheese.  A lot.  But, there can be too much of a good thing.  Both my calzone and our friend's pizza seemed to be swimming in it.  My calzone was, and I don't use this word lightly, GINORMOUS!  After much debate at our table, I still don't think it's possible for one person to eat that much calzone.  It was bigger and had more toppings stuffed inside than was on the aforementioned pizza.  My boyfriend got a sandwich which he enjoyed, but thank god he got the half size, I can't imagine what we would have done with a larger sandwich.  The half was plenty big.We got pretzels, but they were very salty and overly buttery.  I wish there were more appetizers -- this place is all about the dough.  For pizza crust, it was good, but good luck finding something there low carb.  And how do you not have cheese sauce for pretzels?  What kind of dimension are you working in, Mellow Mushroom?  I overheard the waiter say they had new management, so you never know what the future holds, but today it held no beer.  They can't serve any until the TABC license gets switched or something like that.I know it's a chain and I guess the novelty of the subculture it alludes to as well as the trippy decor is what lures folks in.  I'll go back only if I have guests in town who insist on going, but it isn't the first (second, third, eighty-ninth) place that will come to mind when I am wanting to go out to dinner myself.  I shouldn't have to be stoned for it to taste good.  I was underwhelmed.

by Erin H.

I ate here one day about a week ago on a whim in search of a decent pizza. Thank god I chose this place. Didn't know they made it fresh to order, but I'm so glad they do. I got the Gourmet White and I'm not even the biggest fan of feta, but I'm totally down for this deelish concoction. Also, I am indeed a college student so I appreciate the various humor behind the counter including all the bumper stickers and "stone baked" sign near the kitchen--adds a nice little touch to the place. Definitely one of the most delectable pizza's I've had in a while. I'll be back for sure.

by matt m.

I had a great experience with Mellow Mushroom.  I called in for delivery and ordered a large Magical Mystery Tour - "Pesto base, spinach covered in mozzarella, topped with portobello and button shrooms, Feta cheese, and light jalapenos. Don't remember how long it took but I usually order way in advance with delivery to be safe -  probably about 45 mins after I called to get to me.So far it's my favorite pizza in Austin, and I've tried most of the good places.  I don't know but I just loved this pizza that night.  Everything was delicious.  I don't like mushrooms, but even that didn't bother me.  I ate it up and it was amazing, especially the crust.I've read a lot of people didn't like the dine-in so maybe delivery's the way to go - just order a good 1 hour - 1.5 hour in advance and forget about it.

by Christopher L.

I love pizza, and Mellow's is delicious. House special, no olives is what made all of my failed Calc tests worth it. If you love me, get me a large one of those for my birthday. I have no idea what the deal is with their pure water crust, or their foreal cheese or whatever it is. I think it just tastes WONDERFUL. All the toppings, esp the bacon [mmmbacon], taste fresh to def. =]Two things though. First, please replenish/renew those games you have up front. Using checker pieces for Connect Four? The Black team having to use RED pieces?! Chomon guys! And don't get me started on that ghetto Jenga. What we need is some Chinese Checkers up in here. And second, the REASON we need those games is the time it takes to get the pizza out. I understand why it takes so long to get us the goods, but the wait for the za just sucks. =/

by Wendy W.

We think this is one of the best pizzas in Austin - not super thin, just a medium thickness crust. The edge of the crust has that bubblin crispy goodness and is just a tad sweet. The salads here are solid - always fresh and always cold. I think the salads here are on my top 3 places to eat salads and I can't think of what the other 2 would be.Service is solid also. We love it!

by Robin D.

I usually love Mellow Mushroom pizza and think their pretzels are awesome, as you can see from my five-star review of a different location.  The service at this location knocks this one down to two stars.I went to this location for lunch once and our service was s-l-o-w and sporadic, even though there were only two other tables.  Ok, I thought, I like the pretzels and would like to be able to get them without taking a super long lunch.  I decided calling in to go orders would be the way to go since I work across the street and could run over to pick it up pretty quickly and easily.  Not quite.  Ordering and picking up to go orders has been difficult.  When trying to place an order, I've actually given up and just hung up when placed on hold for forever.  And I don't understand their system for ringing up to go orders because I've stood there for several minutes - with my food sitting on the counter in front of me, getting cold, and an employee standing at the register just looking at me -  while we wait for someone to mysteriously appear from the back to take my payment.  The restaurant is usually almost empty during the day, so I just don't understand why everything happens at a glacial pace.Our office has had lunches catered by Mellow Mushroom and I enjoy the pizza when someone else orders, handles the pickup, and pays.  I want to like Mellow Mushroom, but the lousy service at this location makes me question if it's worth the hassle.

by amber s.

Let's just get a few things straight: there's a lot to love about Austin. But when it comes to great pizza, Austin is shit outta luck. There simply isn't any great pizza in Austin, but there are some places that are tolerable.What I like about MM is their crust. The crust is some of the best I've ever had, and I used to live in Chicago, so that's saying something. I'll also add that I'm a complete and total carb-whore, so where pizza is concerned, I'm generally in it for the crust.If you need amore well-rounded pizza, however, you'll have to keep searching. The sauce isn't anything special, and nor are the toppings. But that's on par with just about all the pizza in Austin, sadly. The service at this joint is terrible, too, so be prepared. One day I went in there with a co-worker and the place was empty. We asked to be seated and were told it would be just a minute. They kept us waiting for literally fifteen minutes and there was NOBODY in there. Finally we left.Unless your jonesing for some really delicious crust (and I can't blame you for that), Id say by-pass this place in favor of Slices and Ices or Home Slice. It isn't that I don't iike MM--I do. It's just not my favorite place on the world, and it's on the drag which, unless you're prepubescent, is a serious pain in the ass.Happy pizza eating

by Sara F.

Some of the best pizza in Austin. They don't skimp on toppings and it is always hot and fresh.The only complaints I have are the waitstaff - they always seem to be in a rush to do something else, even when the place is dead and sometimes the pizza is too garlicy tasting.

by Shizzle Q.

So its a friday and I'm hungry. Friend says this Mellow Mushroom place was the shiz in Bumblef**k, Georgia, so I says ok I'll try it, even tough I miss DeLorenzo's back in Jersey. 1. Fantastic marketing. They make the place look like one of those hole-in-the-wall cum local places. If you want to succeed in a college town, make it like this so marketing-unaware people (not losers like me) think its a homey joint.2. I ordered a small Italian sausage pizza, which I wasn't going to finish, and it took about 30 freaking minutes. Come on. It wasn'r even that busy in there.3. Once it did arrive, at which point I was gnawing on the table for mere sustenance, it was okay. Fair sized, smelled good, and the crust was thin and had what looked like a little char on it. Sausage pieces were big and looked fresh torn, and had a nice cumin kick. Tasted alright, but nothing like back home. 4. It cost quite a bit, even though its a decent amount of food for what you get.So yeah, two stars. Also there was what looked like a drunk guy singing in the bathroom.Another fine review by S.G.Whoop, whoop, whoop!

by Sarah Q.

I've heard good things about this place so Henry and I decided to check it out for lunch since our all-time-fave-pizza-joint (Home Slice) is closed on Tuesdays. Let's just say I was LESS than impressed :( We ordered a half pepperonl / half cheese and after just a few bites I realized what it tasted like ... a Digiorno frozen pizza! There was hardly any cheese on it and the crust was just so-so. It was edible, but nothing I'd recommend. So far, since we moved to Austin, we've had :Home Slice, which ROCKS the HOUSEAustin's Pizza, which is pretty good (and delivers, unlike HS)Some place on 6th street that serves slices all night, which was pretty damn good, too. And now Mellow Mushroom, which was crap. Bummer :(

by Kody L.

Lots of options and a pretty chill spot to watch any sports on the many TVs spread across the restaurant.  It's a young crowd, being located near the university and all.As for the food, it's not the best.  The crust is pretty bad, in my opinion.  I got the steak and cheese calzone, which is basically a Philly Cheesesteak wrapped in their crust.Good for a casual hangout, but seemed pricey for a student hangout.

by Roger H.

Of all the pizza establishments in Austin, which seem to be growing in number every day, this is definintely a different take. Not only in the atmosphere, which is a fancier version of psychadelic, but in the attention to detail when it comes to ingredients and selection. The dark lighting gives a nice hint of privacy, uncommon in most pizzerias. It was very clean, and the service was admirable. One thing I remember the most, was when I walked in the door and saw the preparers tossing the pizza dough. It was a good first impression. The quality of the food was extremely respectable. I am a fan of this restaurant!

by Richard R.

This is the worst, most bogus pizza place in the world, not to mention the most overpriced. I got a nine dollar salad from them, and it was 90% iceberg lettuce. And the pizza??? Are you kidding??? That wasn't a pizza, it was a little tray full of limp veggies. It had no taste at all, and again, it cost a fortune.Not only that, the little delivery boy gave me a lecture about how my house was outside of their usual delivery area. Hey Cool Sonny! Even though I will never order from this dump again, if I do, you just call me when you reach the delivery boundary and I'll run right over there and meet you, OK? Now, don't wait TOO long for me, OK? OK??? If I don't show up in like, an hour? just continue your deliveries, OK? Geez.

by Elben S.

Ah, Mellow Mushroom, the ever-so-popular but overrated pizza institution of the Drag in Austin, thou sadden me! My brave heart saw a liking to the House Special and thus I ordered this monster. After awhile the monster was summoned upon my table, and I saw that it was good. But, oh, soon my face blushed with disappointment. What sadness gripped my heart! The monster was too much for me, nothing made sense. Where art thou, crispy pepperonis?! Where is thy loving bosom, oh mushrooms of old?! All crashed and burned and tilled in my mouth, all without identity, without knowledge. Oh, experience lost! All was lost! Nothing made sense. My mind grew dark and I knew not what I ate.Alas, at the end of my battle my soul cried out in misery for I knew that though I experienced everything, I experienced nothing. The bloody battle become a beckoning fog, a distant memory. I left the field with an empty heart and an empty wallet.Spread my tale, faithful citizens; those who still care about experience and individuality and freedom! Tell others before they fall into this agony. Save them from this horrid yellow hell.

by Alex S.

Food: I hate their crust--it's too thick and they sprinkle a ridiculous amount of Parmesan cheese on it. Thanks, but if I had wanted Parmesan cheese on the crust I'm perfectly capable and actually quite proficient in picking up a shaker and sprinkling the cheese on myself. I didn't have their fries but just to let them know, I'm also proficient in the use of a salt shaker.The mozzarella was definitely not fresh. Do any pizza places in Austin make their own mozzarella because it's really not all that hard. I know the answer is cost but check out this formula:fresh mozzarella = better pizza = more customers = more cash in long runWhy do all the pizza chains in Austin suck? Makes me long for the days when Bertucci's (if you're on the east coast go to one and have their pizza) was right around the corner. Service: The waitress was awkward and too talkative. I went there to talk to my friends, not the waitress.Decor: It's decorated like an acid-trip.Overall: Some of the worst pizza I have ever had.

by Megan W.

Like many UT students, I decided to wander over to Mellow Mushroom with friends after a particularly grueling exam.  I went with a friend who recommended the place, based on it's laid-back feel.  That seemed to be all that it had was a laid-back feel.  Let me first start by giving the pros:they had board gamesOkay now, let me continue with the cons.  The place was dead empty and yet the waiter still seemed to be preoccupied (maybe a little too high to come to work that day?).  My boyfriend ordered a calzone with chicken, bacon, and cheese and I ordered the hawaiian pizza.  The food took FOREVER to come out (which explains the board games) and then we realize that the calzone is nothing but a gigantic mound of cheese.  There was no meat, sauce....nothing else but cheese.  They remade it, but we definitely didn't plan on sticking around as long as we had.  Also, I agree with a previous review saying that their pizza tasted like a Digiorno frozen pizza.  That is EXACTLY what it tasted like.  Might as well go pop one in the oven and save yourself the trouble :)

by lindsey w.

1 star- their freakin' red sauce is as good as it gets.2 stars- they have tempeh and bbq tofu.3 stars- rogue hazelnut brown on draft...!!!!4 stars- they have connect four and scrabble.

by Christian H.

My first thought when this place went up was "oh great, a drug themed pizza place across from UT.  It's bound to be horrible"  I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised, if not fully pleased.The staff was helpfull and friendly.  Our waiter was nice, though the hostess kinda gave us her "meh" face.  The kitchen took a while to get our food out for some reason.  For a single pie and garlic bread it took quite a while, on a slow night, so I don't know what the deal was.The decor was kinda cheesy and the place is loud.  Not with music (though they had good music on), but voices carry like crazy.  With maybe 6 other tables in the place, we had to strain to hear each other, and no one was being overly loud.The garlic bread was very mediocre, which just seems to be the norm with garlic bread at most places.  Not very flavorful, and some flavorless dry herbs on top.  At least it was soft enough and there was some decent marinara included to dip in.  Normally this would be a 3 star review, but the thing that will bring me back (though maybe to-go) was the Pizza.  Huge tasty NYC style floppy slices.  Minimal sauce (which was nicely understatedly sweet) and good flavorful combo of cheeses.  Also quite cheap.  We got a HUGE cheese for only 12 bucks, too much for 2 people to eat.All in all, this place didn't impress much, but the place aside the food came to the plate (pun intended.)

by Garrett R.

This is some of the best pizza I have ever had in my life. I have eaten a great deal of various kinds of pizza, including pizza in Italy. (The mellow mushroom was matched by a small actually local pizza place in Crested Butte, Co. I'm not going to tell you the name of it, just ask a local where the really good pizza place is :), and I'm not going to say that Mellow is hands down better than some of the pizza I ate in Italy.)The Mellow Mushroom doesn't have "traditional" anything style pizza. It isn't "New York", "Chicago", or "Italian" pizza, its just dang good pizza. They use great ingredients, prepare it well, and make it very tasty.The atmosphere is cool, there are lots of mushrooms around, and the bathroom used to be decorated in an awesomely psychedelic way. I think they changed that though.The pizza takes a LONG TIME TO MAKE. Don't expect to be in and out quickly. I love going here, hanging out, chatting, working up an appetite by seeing all the other pizzas, then finally our pizza arrives. A bittersweet wait. I don't remember the service being outstanding, but common, its a pizza place.They market it well, and do an excellent job of looking like a local joint. Props to them, go here, if you truly love all pizza, you will certainly love this place.

by Jens B.

Was chillin with some footie friends, when dinner came up. Mellow Mushroom wasn't far, so the three of us decided to check it out. Interior was pretty groovy and I dug the scene. They weren't very busy, so we popped into a booth. Our waiter greeted us and we ordered a pitcher of beer. We all started with a spinach Salad. Salad's arrived with the bacon still hot with fresh cut Mushrooms, Tomatoes and slices of Parmesan. The dressing was made in house and quite tasty. Pie arrived and made a great compliment to the salad. The dough was thin, and was a little crunchy. Fresh ingredients were abound and it was scarfed quickly. The service was attentive and personable and not intrusive. In fact, we had arrived late and even though they were closed, and were cleaning up, they allowed us to take our time talking and finishing our pints. Never felt rushed or were asked to split because "my chick and I are trying to hook up after work yo, do you think you guys could... like.. hurry up and split...?? They have hoagies, Calzones and a build your own salad option, which I will pop in and try for lunch next week...

by David L.

The pizza is on the pricier side, but what you get in return is a delicious pie with great ingredients.  I recommend the steak with aged cheese.  You'll end up paying about $10 for quality food and great service.  It's located in an ideal location for UT students as it is right on the drag within walking distance.  Also, they accept bevo bucks there so you don't have to eat the pizza in the dorms which taste like cardboard with tomato sauce.

by Eva R.

Hoagies - I can make better-tasting hoagies in my kitchen at a fraction of the price.Calzones - A little nicer....If you're going to order anything from here, order pizza. A 16" will run you about $24. Nice little atmosphere/seating and the service is decent. However, if you're willing to travel a little further south, try out Death Metal Pizza on 6th or Home Slice on South Congress. You'll be exchanging the sit-down atmosphere for a better taste.

by Allison F.

I love the crust here, which is the same as the parmesan pretzels. They have decent hummus too.A bit expensive, if you ask me. Service is usually pretty good though I have not been since before they remodeled. They can get really busy with all of the university students, especially around game days.

by Teresa D.

UGH. Somehow I ended up at Barfly's last night.Today was supposed to be my ONLY day off this week. I got a call from my boss, I had to go in at 11am. After a night of drinking at Barfly's, 11 is way too early to try and function like a normal human being. So, hungover, and feeling vomitatious, I dragged my ass into the hookah bar. I was thinking about what I should eat, and realized I have actually never eaten at Mellow. I ordered a jalapeno and pepperoni with red sauce(they let you choose your base sauce).It was pretty expensive, over 11 bucks for a small. But it was really good. It was no Little Deli, or House, but it was good all the same. I love me some saucy pizza, and there red sauce is pretty scrumptious. They don't skimp on their toppings, and they do something with the crust, it's got herbs and parmesan cheese all over it, yum.

by Alex A.

I've been here three times and feel confident with the 3-star rating. It is better than the average Austin pie, but you should know:The ingredients are goodThe assembly is atrociousThe value is below averageAtmosphere: Loud as a motherfucker after sunsetDelicious buttery crust really gives this one some legs. I ordered the 10 inch  Sorcerer's or the Philosophers or whatever the fuck it's called. What I got was a plate of bread loaded with cheese and the sparse toppings still clearly thrown in a projectile pattern. I don't expect college kids making these pies to take pride in their craftsmanship, but at least humor me for chrissakes. The picture of the pie with tomatoes on the Yelp profile is a far cry from what I had. It took what felt like a half-hour for the pie to come out. The funniest part was my waiter spending literally two minutes trying to get my attention, failing to communicate something, walking over, getting blocked by the cramped seating, trying to tell me from afar, me not being able to hear him over the noise, and then him finally saying "Just gonna be 2 more minutes on the pizza." You, sir, have moxie.

by Lindsay F.

I saw these types of Mellow Mushrooms when I went to Alabama....and always wanted to try them, so I finally did......The pizza is good, the menu has funny names on it, whatever, at least there is some creativity involved, and the interior kind of has a "Dazed and Confused" feel to it, but I just don't know how it measures up/ competes with other pizza dealers...The staff was very nice, which is why I give it as many stars, I just don't know how often we will go or if this is a place conducive of repetition....Be ready to search for parking, too, because that took a long time to accomplish!I think every pizza addict should try this at least once....

by Michael F.

Mellow Mushroom has great pizza, but unfortunately not so much in Austin, TX.Since my original hometown is close to Alabama, I used to hit Mellow Mushroom pretty often.  The pizza there is absolutely fantastic and they take great pride in them.  In the last few years, a location has opened in Ocean Springs, MS and I say the same thing, great pizza.  I don't know what's going on with this location... They seem to be slow and the pizza is still a far cry from it's parents to the east.

by Michael F.Lindsay F.Alex A.

Mellow Mushroom has great pizza, but unfortunately not so much in Austin, TX.Since my original hometown is close to Alabama, I used to hit Mellow Mushroom pretty often.  The pizza there is absolutely fantastic and they take great pride in them.  In the last few years, a location has opened in Ocean Springs, MS and I say the same thing, great pizza.  I don't know what's going on with this location... They seem to be slow and the pizza is still a far cry from it's parents to the east.I saw these types of Mellow Mushrooms when I went to Alabama....and always wanted to try them, so I finally did......The pizza is good, the menu has funny names on it, whatever, at least there is some creativity involved, and the interior kind of has a "Dazed and Confused" feel to it, but I just don't know how it measures up/ competes with other pizza dealers...The staff was very nice, which is why I give it as many stars, I just don't know how often we will go or if this is a place conducive of repetition....Be ready to search for parking, too, because that took a long time to accomplish!I think every pizza addict should try this at least once....I've been here three times and feel confident with the 3-star rating. It is better than the average Austin pie, but you should know:The ingredients are goodThe assembly is atrociousThe value is below averageAtmosphere: Loud as a motherfucker after sunsetDelicious buttery crust really gives this one some legs. I ordered the 10 inch  Sorcerer's or the Philosophers or whatever the fuck it's called. What I got was a plate of bread loaded with cheese and the sparse toppings still clearly thrown in a projectile pattern. I don't expect college kids making these pies to take pride in their craftsmanship, but at least humor me for chrissakes. The picture of the pie with tomatoes on the Yelp profile is a far cry from what I had. It took what felt like a half-hour for the pie to come out. The funniest part was my waiter spending literally two minutes trying to get my attention, failing to communicate something, walking over, getting blocked by the cramped seating, trying to tell me from afar, me not being able to hear him over the noise, and then him finally saying "Just gonna be 2 more minutes on the pizza." You, sir, have moxie.

by Michael F.Lindsay F.Alex A.Teresa D.Allison F.

Mellow Mushroom has great pizza, but unfortunately not so much in Austin, TX.Since my original hometown is close to Alabama, I used to hit Mellow Mushroom pretty often.  The pizza there is absolutely fantastic and they take great pride in them.  In the last few years, a location has opened in Ocean Springs, MS and I say the same thing, great pizza.  I don't know what's going on with this location... They seem to be slow and the pizza is still a far cry from it's parents to the east.I saw these types of Mellow Mushrooms when I went to Alabama....and always wanted to try them, so I finally did......The pizza is good, the menu has funny names on it, whatever, at least there is some creativity involved, and the interior kind of has a "Dazed and Confused" feel to it, but I just don't know how it measures up/ competes with other pizza dealers...The staff was very nice, which is why I give it as many stars, I just don't know how often we will go or if this is a place conducive of repetition....Be ready to search for parking, too, because that took a long time to accomplish!I think every pizza addict should try this at least once....I've been here three times and feel confident with the 3-star rating. It is better than the average Austin pie, but you should know:The ingredients are goodThe assembly is atrociousThe value is below averageAtmosphere: Loud as a motherfucker after sunsetDelicious buttery crust really gives this one some legs. I ordered the 10 inch  Sorcerer's or the Philosophers or whatever the fuck it's called. What I got was a plate of bread loaded with cheese and the sparse toppings still clearly thrown in a projectile pattern. I don't expect college kids making these pies to take pride in their craftsmanship, but at least humor me for chrissakes. The picture of the pie with tomatoes on the Yelp profile is a far cry from what I had. It took what felt like a half-hour for the pie to come out. The funniest part was my waiter spending literally two minutes trying to get my attention, failing to communicate something, walking over, getting blocked by the cramped seating, trying to tell me from afar, me not being able to hear him over the noise, and then him finally saying "Just gonna be 2 more minutes on the pizza." You, sir, have moxie.UGH. Somehow I ended up at Barfly's last night.Today was supposed to be my ONLY day off this week. I got a call from my boss, I had to go in at 11am. After a night of drinking at Barfly's, 11 is way too early to try and function like a normal human being. So, hungover, and feeling vomitatious, I dragged my ass into the hookah bar. I was thinking about what I should eat, and realized I have actually never eaten at Mellow. I ordered a jalapeno and pepperoni with red sauce(they let you choose your base sauce).It was pretty expensive, over 11 bucks for a small. But it was really good. It was no Little Deli, or House, but it was good all the same. I love me some saucy pizza, and there red sauce is pretty scrumptious. They don't skimp on their toppings, and they do something with the crust, it's got herbs and parmesan cheese all over it, yum.I love the crust here, which is the same as the parmesan pretzels. They have decent hummus too.A bit expensive, if you ask me. Service is usually pretty good though I have not been since before they remodeled. They can get really busy with all of the university students, especially around game days.