Beau Jo's Idaho Springs

I had never heard of Colorado style pizza until a few weeks ago. I love pizza, so I had to stop by and try it out. Nice tavern in the town. The person at the front got me seated quickly at the bar. The gentleman that helped me was great. He gave me a few recommendations, then let me feel things out. I decided to get both the garlic cheese bread and a loaded up "Motherlode" mountain pie. It didn't take too long for the food to be ready. The garlic cheese bread was really good - great cheese pull and the bread was nice and crispy. No sogginess. The marinara was very nice. The mountain pie... was huge.... for a "small". Brace yourself if you get one just for yourself. I actually really enjoyed it. The balance of the cheese and the meat on the motherlode was nice. Wasn't greasy even with all of those meats. So, I suppose one of the key concepts of this pie is that you take the crust, and then you dig it into the honey. At first, I found this a little strange, but I tried it, and with how thick the crust was I think I kind of liked it. I recommend giving this place a try and trying out Colorado pizza!

Beau Jo’s Pizza in Idaho Springs is hands-down the best pizza I’ve ever had. I know they have a couple other locations, but nothing beats the charm of the Idaho Springs spot. Their pizza is incredible, and they’re the only place I’ve ever been that serves their crust with honey and trust me, dipping that thick, delicious crust in honey is a game changer. It’s so good. Idaho Springs itself is such a beautiful little mountain town, and Bojo’s is the perfect place to stop if you’re heading from Denver up into the mountains. Great food, great vibes, and a great location. Highly recommend stopping in and don’t skip the honey. Thanks for reading! 🍯🍕

As a native of Colorado I have grown up eating here as one of my favorite traditions after a day on the hill. For 45 years the quality has never changed and has always been exceptional! The service is always the best. You have to stop here! Southerners ask me why I eat honey with my pizza!

This restaurant was absolutely amazing! There was no wait, the serves were kind and the food came out quick. This is the best pizza I’ve had in a long time and with the honey on top of the crust is a great ad on choice. Perfect for families or couples. Great place to stop for a quick bite.

We were in the area and my husband loves pizza and after looking at the photos online, we decided it would be something worth trying. We were there during lunchtime on a Thursday and ended up having to wait 15 minutes for a table but there are bench seats in the waiting area, so the wait was not terrible. We were under a bit of a time crunch so ordered immediately after being seated and our food was out in a reasonable amount of time. My husband and I both enjoyed the pizza and we also ordered the garlic bread with cheese, which was very good. The server was attentive especially considering the number of tables he seemed to be caring for. I believe we would probably order the thin crust next time because it looked delicious and as much as we loved the mountain style crust, we found ourselves peeling the bulk of the breading off after the first piece and putting it to the side and not eating it. We would definitely return to Beau Jo’s in the future if we are in the area.

Great place! Food not so much, wings with tortilla chips? It doesn't even say that in the menu, I wated almost 30mins just to get that? They were the worst ones I've ever had! Pizza with A LOT of tomato sauce, couldn't even feel all the other ingredients

A great pizza place! We absolutely loved the pizza! Can’t wait to visit again! We had a pepperoni pizza, half with banana peppers! It did not disappoint! This is some of the best pizza I’ve ever had! Great service and atmosphere! This place was hopping busy…we visited on a Wednesday afternoon in November and we had to wait at least 30 mins to get a table! Let me say again…some of the best pizza ever!!!

Fantastic pizza 🍕 my son loved it. Inside there is plenty of tables but we sat in the bar area. Cute little town with street parking just off the main road. I definitely recommend stopping by. We enjoyed being able to watch sports at the bar as well and there were big tables to accommodate bigger parties as well. Loved the honey crust and the service was very nice as well. We will be visiting again soon. Thank you for the great hospitality

Mountain pie & honey. That's all you need. It'd be on the list of last meals for me. Long wait and only in person wait list, but delicious.

Great pies in a great location. I always take visitors there. Check out the mine shaft in the middle.

I've been coming here, since I was little. Love this place! Sad they took all the artistic napkins away. Bring them back!

First time here in Colorado and their pizza is soo delicious!!! Our server Natasha was super helpful with explaining the menu and she gave us her recommendations. We got the tip top with the hot honey dough. We came here with our friends who also have a gluten and dairy allergy and the pizza he got was still super yummy and SPICY! They also ordered wings and they loved the hot honey sriracha ones. The decor was very old timer mining town kinda vibe and it was cute! I lived for it!

My girlfriend and I stopped here on our way to the springs. I was super anxious to try mountain pizza. I really do love this concept and I love the pizza, but there were some great things and some things that I thought could be better. When we got there, there was quite a wait this place has a great reputation, and there were many reasons why I thought it deserved it. Our waiter was very attentive and super sweet and thoughtful. However, when we got our stuffed mushrooms, they were quite raw. They did bring them back and they baked the same pan of mushrooms, but they did take them off the bill without being asked. They were some better but I still don't think they knocked my socks off. The pizza itself was loaded and I mean loaded. It's at thin crust pizza in the middle of one with a big thick dough on the end, but the dough is not super chewy. It's still light even though it's a thicker dough. You're supposed to put honey on it and eat it kinda like a dessert. I would season the Edges a little bit. It's just dough. I think it needs a little salt to kind of help the honey. But the toppings were piled in the middle, and they do stood up to the toppings which I thought was a miraculous feat. I will absolutely go back and give this place another try. I do want to try their other pizza. I think it's called Prairie Pizza and I wanna try some of their other menu items. The staff really is delightful. The ambience is super nice and I had so much fun at the spring I know I'll be back.

We ordered a split mountain pie with the Sky Hawk, Hipster, Firecracker, and Italian Chicken. Flavor-wise, it was fine but not amazing. Some slices stood out more than others, with the Firecracker bringing the most heat, while the others leaned more classic and straightforward. That said, the pizza is super filling. The thick Colorado-style crust is heavy and definitely does the job, especially with the honey on the side, but it can be a lot. Portions are huge, making it easy to share and still leave full. Overall, a solid stop if you're hungry and want something hearty, but not necessarily a place I'd go out of my way for based on flavor alone.

We learned about this place a few years ago while watching Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and it just looked so good that I put it in my CO collection list to try. On our way back from Breckenridge I knew we'd be passing the original location in Idaho Springs so that is where we planned to stop for dinner. We were all super hungry at that point. When we got there, Ben when in search for the DDD sign or spray paint artwork but couldn't find it so we asked the waitress. Unfortunately, she hadn't been working there too long and didn't even know the place was featured...but that's okay. They are known for their Colorado Style Mountain Pie, which is a hand rolled dough edge that is pretty large to hold all the toppings into place. We ordered the supreme without pepperoni. Given the style of the dough, I was expecting it to take about the same amount of time as a Chicago deep dish but it didn't, it came out pretty quickly. It was so fricking GOOD!! Laura (Ben's Mom) is so tiny but that woman can put some food away and quickly and honestly I was like DAMNIT because it was so good that I wanted to have left overs for the hotel but we really didn't since we ordered a smaller size as we are used to traveling with just ourselves. Next time the same size will be plenty for Ben and I but if we have a 3rd person along then we'll have to order a larger size. I have thought about this pizza plenty of times since we had it earlier this year. Most recently we use it on YouTube when two pizza competitive eaters took their challenge at the new Denver location. I loved the vibe of this location, being in an old building with original bricks and history, but if I have to stay in the Denver area then I am fine with that too. This building was used as a brothel (at least upstairs) from what the waitress told us and explained that is why there is an entrance door that leads straight upstairs. What fun history this place has not to mention the small town of Idaho Springs looks cute with lots of original buildings. Had we been there earlier in the day we would have walked around and explored more with all the shops they offer on their main street. Can't wait to have this pizza again! Hopefully soon, very soon.

This is one great pizza. Colorado style (I never knew there was one specific to Colorado) or the Mountain Pie comes with an abundance of crust, that you can put honey on. Yumm. On a weekday, the wait was about 20 minutes and well worth it. The Mother Lode Mountain Pie, a carnivore lover's pizza fed at least 4 of us and was exceptional. Service was superb, and all pizzas served hot and delicious. Inside the place is rustic with gold rush memorabilia everywhere. I had heard about Beau Jo's ever since we moved to Colorado and I can see why it is such a favorite. Great Pizza, wonderful service and rustic, yet inviting ambiance. Well worth the stop or a special trip when you want a really good pizza.

Delightful pizza spot in the heart of Idaho Springs' historic district! The space is massive, spanning across what looks like three storefronts, but they absolutely have the customer base / demand to warrant it. We dropped by around 7 PM on a Saturday evening and were 17th on the waitlist (which was about a 20 minute wait, so not bad at all). The pizza was absolutely worth the wait, which my close friends will tell you is a pretty wild statement for me, a pizza hater (sorry), to say. The mountain pie is a bit thicker than traditional pizza, with significantly more crust and cheese. You can pick from one of their chef-curated options or build your own; we opted to assemble our own with three cheeses (mozzarella, parmesan, and feta), and plant-based pepperoni. The standard dough, which was made from whole wheat and agave, felt much more wholesome than most pizza doughs. It was extremely filling and tasty on its own, but especially delightful when paired with their flavorful tomato sauce and all the cheese. The pizza is quite heavy on its own, but it's nice when balanced out with a nice fresh salad -- their arugula, pine nut, and parmesan salad was the perfect accompaniment. Our server was also *super* sweet and friendly, and I was impressed by how attentive and welcoming he -- and the rest of the staff -- were. The space was cozy and inviting, and it was all around a delightful time.

I was told by several people to visit this place while in the Denver area. It did not disappoint. I was told to get the Mountain Pie style pizza, which means that it has large crust. The crust tastes like it's made of crackers but has a pizza dough consistency. After working yourself down to the crust, you can dip it in honey. Yummy! We ordered a medium MotherLode pizza. We weren't that hungry so it was enough for the 3 of us. I hope to get back here one day. NOTE: When you walk in, there is an electronic device to the left of the counter where you can enter your name for the waiting list. It was a busy day, but it only took 15 minutes to get a table.

Pizza is their go to, but the service and ambiance makes it our go to for a great family dinner. We love the mountain style pizza.

A good stop for lunch, mid way from airport to Vail. Big pizza parlor, plenty of rooms and tables in both floors. Pay parking in the back. Check with host in front and got seated readily. Restrooms are in 2nd floor. Cool rustic deco, service is quick. Only 2 styles: Mountain Pies (thick roll edge , use the thick crust to dip into honey for dessert at the end) holding more toppings, and Prairie thin crust less toppings, in 3 lbs or 5 lbs size. A pound per person, more or less. There is self serve water and soda machine. If you order alcohol, beer or cocktails, they will serve for you ( from the bar downstairs. They can serve split toppings choice on any size pizza. Quite a menu to choose from so just give it a try. Not dedicate fine dining pizza but good choice for family or party feast apres ski. Price is Ok for sharing. So adjust your expectations for a hugely popular review of this place We ordered cranberry walnut salad and 18 pcs buffalo wing, mountain pies 3 lbs Sky Hawk & hipster and 5 lbs firecrackers and Italian chicken. Plenty of toppings and crust, good energy for skiing. I'm not a fan of the pizza dough, but if you prefer a honey dipping pretzel for dessert, this is for you. Stop by if you're on the way.

Fantastic pies , great service and many other options! to nosh between beer tasting and tourist touring! A great place for local & tourist alike. Bring your appetite!! They can accommodate big groups to singles

The old school miners feel is very fun. Just walking around the restaurant gives them 3 stars. The 4th star is for the honey and crust. The rest of the pizza was just a crispy bottom, random tomato sauce from any can and fresh ingredients. Missing seasonings.

Rustic old town feel. Honey white crust on the mountain pizza is a fun and tasty novelty. Friendly staff. Super busy. Overall more of a place to try for the crust than a go to pizza place. Neat little tourist town.

I don't know why people like this pizza. It tastes like Dominos and not in a good way. Stuffed crust isn't fully stuffed, just lots of bread. The honey..nothing special. I'd rather dip the pizza in ranch or the buffalo sauce which btw has a strong vinegar kick. When the buffalo wings came out, the sauce made my nose tickle. I got Cajun for my Side of the pizza and strangely sausage was hidden under the cheese. All in all it's just a big miss for me. After two slices I was stuffed, unlike the crust. And the rest of the day I was trying to forget that I ate here.

Beau Jo's is always a good time. Stopped in as a large group after a day at the cabin. They were able to accommodate us and with great service. One veggie and one meat mountain pies later and we were stuffed. The kids gobbled down the crusts with honey. I had a Colorado mule which wasade with whiskey. I'm not normally a whiskey drinker but it was so good. This is a must stop when in Idaho Springs.

Annual stop on our way up the pass the Breck and Beaver Creek. Most unique pizza. They have a thick edge and everyone puts honey on it.

My first time at Beau Jo's will not be my last! To start, our waiter was incredibly friendly and helpful. He gave us plenty of recommendations and even pointed out that we could split different options on one pizza. The restaurant ambiance was exactly what you want from a pizza place--comfortable without being run down. And the pizza was amazing! We got a mountain pie. No notes, and the crust with honey was so good. I was happy to see they also offer gluten-free crust options.

Great great experience. We ordered a pizza for takeout while visiting Idaho Springs for the weekend. We picked it up to take to our cabin. It was ready early. I was able to get in and out very quickly. Great service pizza was fantastic.

First time having Colorado style pizza. Such a cool restaurant, with old west saloon type feels. The pizza was sooo good, and the honey crust was so different and amazing! Our server was so friendly!

Absolutely love this place! The food; the atmosphere, the decor, it is amazing. They get you on the waitlist and seated super quickly given the constant business of this place, the servers haven't ever been an issue, and it tastes amazing! I make my own pizza and am never disappointed. Will continue to come here!

I had never heard of mountain pizza before but omg it was amazing!! The crust was a little sweeter but not too much and it went perfectly with honey. I was able to sit outside and it was lovely with a great view of the mountains. I also got the Caesar salad which was big enough to share with four people. The service was great and I would highly recommend to anyone!

Ordered the Mother Load Mountain Crust; all have to say is was super smashing!! My partner got the GF Chips Pie w/no olives, she did say the stuff does falls off the pizza so eat it with a fork. lol! We ordered to go took only 25 minutes; super quick. The restaurant inside is like rustic feeling.

Great pizza and great service! Super sweet server who gave us lots of tips on where to explore in Colorado since we're visitors. Love the cabin like vibes in here. Especially cute during Christmas time

I love this place, and this location is the best! The downtown area in Idaho Springs is just adorable and Beau Jo's is the crown jewel. It's got an old mine shaft with some antique equipment to set the perfect ambiance for the town "where the gold rush began". It's much bigger than it looks from the street so even when they are busy, they are able to seat efficiently. Don't be deterred by a line out the door; it's just an indicator of the quality of the food an experience. The Colorado "mountain pies" are so unique and are a complete meal. The toppings on the inside are generous and filling. When you get to the mountainy crust, the real fun begins. Put some of their amazing honey on the doughy crust and you've got the perfect dessert! They have prairie pies (thin crust), cauliflower crust, and gluten-free options, which is cool for people who can't enjoy the mountain pies. But if you can, you should! They have some other locations around CO too, but visiting this one is a must. It's not far outside of Denver and there is plenty to do in Idaho Springs!

I was here forty years ago when my cousin was in a high chair. Real fun to return when we're both... a bit older. The pizza is still as amazing as I remembered. Toppings are fresh and the crust is thick and perfect. As a young kid I was blown away by saving the crust and covering it in honey. Now, it was just perfection. Service was friendly and prompt. The location is charming with creaky floors and old Colorado vibes. There's an old football game that's marked "antique, out of service" from the arcade area that we played on when I was a kid. What a trip! Great pizza and great memories.

I don't know how this place stays in business--do they bribe people to give decent reviews? 4 of us arrived very hungry after a long day of hiking and sight seeing. Not a hard bunch to satisfy. All of us ordered thin crust pizza and two ordered French fries. I ordered plain fries, and my friend ordered truffle fries. 2 ordered cauliflower crust, I ordered agave wheat crust hipster, our 4th was not asked whit type of crust she wanted. I think she got white. Fries came first. Worst fries ever. Imagine frozen, skinless fries that have been sitting in your fridge for 5-10 years. You under cook them. They are half cooked, chewy. Tasteless (at least they didn't taste like freezer burn). You could taste the truffle oil on the truffle fries, but tasteless otherwise. We asked for salt and ketchup. No salt available. A ketchup bottle with 1 tsp finally appeared. And eventually a new bottle appeared. Unfortunately, these fries were beyond help. None of us liked the pizza. All of us ate enough to push the hunger aside. The good news is none of us over ate... I don't think I've ever written a more terrible review. Honestly, I don't have an axe to grind here. This food is just horrible, plain and simple.

Really cool restaurant. The pizza was really good and the service was fast. Good and delicious

A Colorado staple for a reason. Their mountain white crust looks heavenly and my party mates said it was delicious. I can't eat gluten but their GF prairie pie was pretty good. I wouldn't say it's worth the visit if your whole party is gf but that accommodation allows more parties to enjoy their pizza. Also I can't leave a review for Beau Jo's without talking about the honey. It's great! As a Coloradan pizza eater I often honey top my crust, but Beau Jo's honey was the best. It had the perfect texture, thin enough getting an even spread without overpowering the crust but not running all over your fingers. Plus I swear there was some sort of cinnamon action in there which was great. Service was good and fast and the place is enormous so you shouldn't be left waiting for a table long. It's fairly expensive though (30 for each member of my party) so maybe save it for a special treat.

The Denver pizza was on point and the recommendation to put honey on the crust... amazing. Staff was super friendly. Would definitely eat here again if ever in the area again. Typical rustic atmosphere so come as you are and enjoy.

This was one of the best pizza places I have eaten at. totally worth the hype. Our waitress was kind and the decor is fun and unique as well.

The food was great and so was the service! It's always a spot to stop at when in town!

Interesting little gold mining town just off of I-70, west of Denver. This location is in an old store probably from the mining days (1880's?). They have 4 different styles of crust and two thicknesses- mountain (thick) and prairie (thin). Parking on the street or in lots is metered.come in and ask for Galen ... good server

Amazing pizza we sat at the bar so no wait & the honey to finish off the perfect thick crust was the bomb! Quaint mining town and worth the drive for pizza!

Excellent pizza and service! They are known for their homemade crusts, but we also really enjoyed the cauliflower crust option. They also steered us to the Frothy Cup across the street which was a great stop too!

It's an institution for a reason. We've always had great service and obviously the pizza is super tasty. Definitely give it a go.

Outstanding mountain pizza. It's nice that you can get different specialty pizzas on each half. The place is very cute

Come. And only get pizza. Going to Beau Jo's now is kind of like hooking up with your high school crush 20 years later and being fully ...... whelmed; the best part about it is remembering when it was prime. The pizza is still good. I think GOOD is the right word. Generous cheese without being unthoughtful, proportionate sauce, good size, and still reasonably priced. And the crust -- the crème de la crème -- thick and chewy and flaky. It's lost a je ne sais quoi and is perhaps no longer an old mountain town recipe, but a more commercially mass-produced product. Be that as it may be, it's still a delightful experience. The service was actually an incredible improvement from 2 years ago - when I had to wait for the manager and bar tender to finish their lengthy discussion about their Netflix feed before I was able to insert a beg to please spend more money on another drink. But this review isn't about the last time. Currently, in Q1 2025, the service was very pleasant and attentive. The green chili might just be 505 with pork added. I mean, it's Colorado. I don't hate on 505 but why be so such a basic B when it's not too laborious to be a badass B with green chili. The ambiance had also shifted into more commercial, though there is still a bit of retained charm of the olden days. Maybe that's memories as well, but I think someone would still enjoy a maiden voyage there. I understand having to move with the times. No salad bar breaks my heart but I've seen enough tourist with kennel children that I am not sure myself I could warrant the risk that is a salad bar. However my wish is that future changes stay parallel to the original Beau Jo's that us natives know and love. If you're trucking down i70 and haven't been, you do need to stop and experience it. Just close your eyes and image you're in 1996. If you're a native and visiting for that tasty sweet nostalgia, also close your eyes and go back. And don't deviate from the pizza. Just get the pizza.

Great place to eat! Quick easy in/ easy out, and the decor is fun and whimsical... very 1800's mining theme. The staff were all smiling, and our waitress had amazing patience, as we had 4 under 5yo. The pizza was supper yummy, and I love the unusual combinations of offerings! 4 STARS!

As good as I remember, probably haven't been here in over 15 years. Surprisingly very busy for a Thursday. The baked mushrooms were REALLY good, lots o cheese. The pizza was cooked to perfection.

Everything. Best pizza on the planet and the atmosphere is awesome. Be sure to get the white crust as it rises better.

Great pizza! I ordered the Mountain Pie style, and it was absolutely worth the wait. If you area near the area be sure to stop by

Great pizza. Busy but worth the wait. It takes time to cook the pies worth it . Friendly staff. And clean Casual place to eat.

UPDATE! It's been a hot minute since I've eaten at Beau Jo's and let's just say, things have changed! ++ The space has expanded, utilize every square inch for seating, including the outdoor patio! Definitely feels more spacious, and cozy when seating is heavy. ++ Waitlist option via Yelp - is a gamechanger! Rather than having to put your name in with the hostess, a stand up front allows for diners to input their information and add themselves to the waitlist. If only that was available via the app - but such is life! ++ The food is better than I remember, and the dreaded salad bar is gone for good! Each dish has the option to add a full or side salad, which is much nicer! The pies themselves have changed too - in that you can order Mountain (hand rolled crust) or Prairie (thin). The 4 of us opted for 2 large Mountain Pies which was the perfect amount for us, with some leftovers in tow! BONUS: If you order a medium or larger, you have the option to do a 1/2 and 1/2 pizza of their specialties! A great way to try more! ++ Service is great, friendly and quick! For some reason, Beau Jo's just tastes better in the mountains, so I'll definitely be back!

It was a busy night! Beau Jo's was supporting the Clear Creek High School Cheer Team and we enjoyed our meal. The ambiance was great, so many members of the community came out to support the team!

Delicious pizza! The spinach dip was a great appetizer. Great ambiance- there is a parking lot right behind the building which is convenient. Servers were great and helped us split our bill easily!

Everyone talks about this place in Colorado so I had to give it a try!! They have mountain pies with hot honey dough! We ordered that on the hipster, but added black olives! The pizza was so cheesy and generous on the toppings. Our server Cody did an amazing job helping us select some food! They had indoor and outdoor seating! We sat inside and enjoyed all of the history that the restaurant had! You can tell it's been there for some years, but in a good way!

Amazing pizza and great service just an overall great place to eat! We come to eat here every time we are in town!