When pizza pies start calling your name, set your sights on Pizza Fresh to get your fill of pure decadence. A true Makawao favorite, this laidback pizza joint handcrafts all its menu items using fresh, local ingredients. They definitely put aloha into all they do, too, but there’s not much room to dine on your selections right then and there.
For the best experience, it’s often smart to just call your order in well ahead of time. Then, swing by the front counter to pick up your pizzas and more once they’re piping hot and ready to go. If it’s more convenient, you’re also welcome to make an order online, which gives you the option to get delivery. They only send out deliveries across the greater Makawao area, so you’ll need to come into the shop if you’re further out than that.
If you decide to come in, you’ll spot all their current menu items written on a huge board behind the front counter. On their menu, they have a dizzying array of top-notch specialty pizzas plus a look at all the ingredients you can use to make your own. Then, the options just keep going, giving you the ability to build the absolutely perfect meal in an instant.
As soon as you let the team know what you want, they’ll get to work on handcrafting every last item. Although they work fast, you may need to settle in on the bench to wait for your order to come out of the kitchen. Once your items land in your hands, you’ll need to head out the doors since there’s nowhere to sit inside.
Ultra-popular menu items include:
Hot Sticks
If you love spicy fare, then you’re going to need to try the Hot Sticks, for sure. They make this popular appetizer by hand tossing their dough and covering it in mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and garlic. Tons of jalapenos, red onions, and black olives go on next, and then it all zips into the oven until hot and bubbly.
Margarita Pizza
A true classic to behold, the Margarita Pizza promises to satisfy your every craving for pizza deliciousness. They create this pizza by putting a red sauce down on their hand-tossed dough. Then, they sprinkle it all with mozzarella cheese before expertly arranging the tomatoes and basil over top. After the pizza comes out of the oven, it gets a drizzle of pesto right before serving.
Chinese Chicken Salad
When you want a light, yet filling meal, you cannot go wrong with the Chinese Chicken Salad. To create this dish, they start with fresh romaine lettuce, julienne carrots, and cucumber. To that, they add grilled chicken breast, slivered almonds, crispy noodles, and sesame seeds. Oriental dressing goes over it all, completing this picture of perfection.
Although it’s tempting to just fill up on pizza, pasta, and the like, definitely aim to save room in your belly for dessert. Their Cheesecake always turns out super scrumptious, while their Brownies are downright delightful. Prefer to keep it simple? Go with cookies for all instead to savor sugary sweetness in every last bite.
Insider Tips:
-Want awesome pizza deals? Just sign up for the newsletter on their website.
-Their delivery service is hit and miss, so it’s best to come into the shop if you’re really counting on enjoying a great meal.
-They usually have pizza available by the slice for when you just can’t make use of a full pie.
-If you’d like to try your hand at making pizza on your own, just request to buy their fresh dough.
-Do yourself a favor and ask for both the blue cheese and ranch dipping sauces when you get wings. In fact, get both dipping sauces for your pizza, too.