Tom V.
Yelp
Wowza, is this place fabulous! We had the hangrys after a sunset viewing at Skinner's Butte and pizza just sounded like it would hit the spot. Who knew we would find such a great option?
Downtown Eugene has plenty to choose from, but if you're by the train station, then you'll find The Wheel. The weather was absolutely optimal, so we took the opportunity to sit near the big open garage door as a nice spring breeze tumbled by. There is ample seating inside and out, and it is a first-come, first-seated arrangement after ordering at the counter. Nice setup, reusable tableware (yay! for sustainable), and super friendly service paved the way for a pleasant dining experience.
And that experience came in the form of a signature pizza, the Mar-Ee-O-Tah, in homage to the electric Duck quarterback of yesteryear. It was simply DEE-LISH, a melange of BBQ chicken, pineapple, jalapeños, and more and spare me the 'pineapple on pizza' culture war. Just try this pizza and you'll be beyond impressed. The crust is fired nicely, naturally leavened, and it stays crisp enough to hold the toppings without flopping downward. Even their red sauce has a certain zing, accentuating the overall product, and making for a well-executed pizza!
Local beer rotates on tap, because Oregon, and there are ample vegetarian options splashed across The Wheel's menu. But the pizza is the draw, the ambience is worth the visit, and The Wheel is completely worth making a repeat visit (I just gotta get back there).