DENVER (KDVR) — The iconic Englewood pizzeria officially closed its doors over the weekend after more than six decades on South Broadway.
Frank “The Pizza King” was a local spot that served up pies for 64 years, that is, until the building they rented was sold, and the new property owners made it clear they needed to leave. On Saturday, only a few months after the announcement, the pizzeria served up its last slices.
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The establishment was beloved by many locals, with hundreds of comments flooding Frank “The Pizza King” Facebook posts with goodbyes. Some people said it was a cherished spot, with families growing up going to the local joint, and others even having their wedding rehearsal dinner at the spot.
“This so sad. So many of us and our families grew up going to Franks. I loved running into old friends, classmates, and long time generational families of Englewood. Franks Pizza was and forever will be our very own diamond in the rough. To some it may not have looked like much. But to all of us…. it was perfect,” one user said on Facebook…