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    Dough Counter

    4.4 (132 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    DOUGH COUNTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Alex L.

    From the heels of Marco's Coal Fired Pizza comes Dough Counter. A more fast(er) casual pie shop with the many familiar tastes of the LoDo version of the restaurant. We were greeted as we walked in. I initially thought it was waiter service but turns out you order everything at the counter. No big deal. Ordered a salad, a supreme pizza and two drinks. That's not where the experience ends though. While the vinaigrette on dressing seemed a bit too tart, the shaved cheese bits seemed to balance it out. Next time, certainly will try a different salad. The pizza though, ohhhh damn how it left a smile on my face. A heavenly balance of sauce, dough and toppings. I was certainly tempted to buy another one for Super Bowl Sunday! I refrained. haha. I went with no expectations and left with a very high regard for their pie and would certainly return to try the remainder of the menu. Great place for a group of friends, a date or solo trip. Just grab a pie and you'll understand!

    Nice boxes!
    Deborah M.

    Wow, this was our first time here and we really enjoyed our meal. Service was fast and friendly and the ambiance was casual and comfy, Now, the food- the 3 of us shared the Cesar salad which was just the right amount and a deal at $6.50! I ordered the gluten free Sicilian with sausage and peppers and the kiddo has a new York style cheese. Everything was flavorful and we thought was affordable as well! Will be back!

    Caesar salad.
    Lily S.

    Pretty humble and unassuming Pizza joint that serve up some pleasant twists to the classic dishes. Everything familiar is trendy here. For example, the salads (we tried both the Mandarin chicken salad and Caesar salad) the salad bowl sizes were perfect and came with tongs for serving, I thought that was neat! The Loaded potatoes pizza is a must try. I don't quite recall anybody else offering such a combination. If you didn't believe starchy roots can taste good on a gluten pie, think again and try it! The Margarita NY style pizza was ordered to accommodate a friend who's vegetarian. I ended up trying a little bite and it was good too. I wouldn't mind stopping over and try everything from the menu. This place stroke a high chord with me!

    Triple threat GF Sicilian
    Rachel S.

    found this place through social media and so glad we did. They have GLUTEN FREE chicken tenders!!! So so yum. Crunchy outside, moist chicken and a balanced honey mustard. Also had the triple threat GF Sicilian pizza crust and the 3 sauces were delicious. The crust is very crunchy on the bottom but still a treat for deep dish. There's another GF deep dish (Detroit style) place in Denver that I would prefer crust-wise... So summary: come for the pizza, STAY for the chicken tendies.

    Pizza. GF deep dish.
    Josh T.

    Amazing GF pizza and fried chicken. Pizza had such a great chew/crunch for GF. The fries were even amazing. Perfectly crunchy and crispy and seasoned well. Service was fast. Nice atmosphere and Coke Zero is always a plus. The GF dessert was very nice as well.

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    Asher W.

    Love dough counter. Awesome NY and Sicilian style za by the slice or whole. Incredible dough. Would definitely put it amongst the top pizza spots in denver. Staff are super nice and the restaurant space is cool. They did a great job with the shop. Bug fan of the hot honey pep and the triple threat. Haven't had the big mac or chicken parm but they are next on the wish list. Highly recommend a stop by for some great pizza in Denver away from the madness of downtown.

    Hot honey pepperoni gluten free pan pizza
    Christina M.

    WOW! I have not had pan pizza since I have been gluten free. This was so good. Even the small is a generous portion. I ate about half. We also tried the gluten free mozzarella sticks. They're pretty small so do yourself a favor and get 12!

    6 piece chicken tenders + 10 piece mozz sticks. Burger sauce and mozzarella on the side.
    Meow Meow M.

    I would genuinely not call this pizza. This was a gluten free focaccia that had tomato and cheese sneezed on the top. A fists worth of mediocre, overcooked bread, covered with a thumb and a pinkies worth of sauce and cheese. Mozzarella sticks were mediocre, at best. I won't knock them points because I did not eat them fresh out of the fryer. Marinara was sweet, but decent. Chicken tenders were ultimately the superior item. Reminiscent of a Cane's tender in all the right ways and the wrong ways. Burger sauce was exquisite. Seriously disappointed in the experience for the cost. Was really rooting for you, Dough Counter, but I'd be better off making a frozen pizza at home. Celiacs and gluten free customers be warned, it's not worth it.

    Sicilian Hot Honey Pepperoni
    Lee W.

    I love this pizza! I'm always searching for great Sicilian style like I grew up on. Now this isn't the pizza from my childhood - it's even better. They not only have Sicilian, they have NY style too, so everyone is happy. Pizza isn't the only thing served here they have - Chicken Strips, Fries, Starters, Salads & even a display case of Desserts. Dough Counter is located in the University Hills Plaza, with plenty of parking. The inside is cute, with a checkerboard floor, booths, tables & pendant lighting. And... stacks & stacks of pizza boxes, that actually add to the ambiance & decor, as well as background music & a big screen TV. There is also outdoor seating & a separate party room. We arrived on a late Sunday afternoon & was surprised to see many of the tables filled as well as the party room. A friendly employee took our order at the counter & gave us a number to place on the table, they bring the food to you. Other than that everything is self service - plates, silverware, fountain drinks/water & seasonings/condiments. The pizzas were wood fired, with deliciously crispy & crunchy crusts. I really enjoyed that there wasn't a ton of sauce too. The NY style came with tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese. This was good but the Sicilian was the star...absolutely wonderful! It's a light pan pizza (5-day rise dough), with spicy cupped pepperoni, nicely balanced with brick cheese & a dollop of ricotta cheese plus a hot honey drizzle on top. Memorable, crave-able & delectable!

    Chicken tenders, hot honey pepperoni pizza, triple threat, and green chili cheese bread
    Morgan H.

    *CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW holy crust! I haven't had Sicilian pizza since my diagnosis, and this did not disappoint. We got the hot honey pepperoni and the triple threat - both very good!! We also had to try the green chili cheese bread and chicken strips, delicious. The sauces were also yummy:) we got the house buttermilk ranch, strippers' special sauce, and tangy BBQ. The restaurant has EXTENSIVE practices put in place to take care of allergies (they have a whole portion of their website online to talk about GF. The staff were very kind and I did not get sick.

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    BEST gluten free pizza! Staff was super friendly and pizza came out super quick. Will be going back again!

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    Great New York and Sicilian pizza. Chicken strips and sauces are off the charts fantastic.

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    Finally a great pizza place in southeast Denver! Can't wait to make this a regular spot!

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