Slackwater opened on West 500 South in 2011 with a secret weapon—a 15-year-old yeast starter that creates the kind of melt-in-your-mouth crust pizza lovers dream about.
The locally-owned pizzeria has built an impressive reputation around 20+ artisan pizzas paired with a 300+ craft beer selection, all wrapped up in pop culture-inspired specials that make dining here feel like an inside joke you’re finally in on.
The 684 South 500 West location became famous for its Hot Honey Double Pepperoni and “Tastes Like Burning” pizza (yes, from The Simpsons), showcasing menu creativity that draws from Seinfeld, Grateful Dead, and whatever TV shows the team happens to be watching.
What Makes Slackwater Special
The restaurant delivers over 20 artisan pizzas built on that carefully cultivated 15-year-old yeast starter they continually propagate, creating the foundation for their craveable crust…