Done like Dinner. Mellow Mushroom is a great chain. The food is usually good, and who can't love the beer selection? Add that it has a cute atmosphere and this should be a block-buster restaurant in Germantown. But here is the Ugly Truth. When you come to this location in Germantown be sure you pack: 1) A book 2) A newspaper 3) The patience of Job 4) Extra time The service is beyond bad. No amount of beer or the best food in the world can overcome the poor service. Mellow Mushroom is staffed with kids that appear to have no idea and no training on any Restaurant related activities. Forget busing or drink refills. And don't think they care about getting to you in front of their 'friends' regardless of when you arrive. There is no enthusiasm here. It is such a disappointment. You would firmly believe that someone investing money in opening up such a nice location and restaurant would at least have the ability to educate a group of servers - but no. The owner may be a nice man, but unless he steps up and changes what he is doing - the service that Mellow Mushroom gives will make him go broke. Now this is not just a hungry fat guy that got mad and left Mellow Mushroom in a tizzy. No, I am a repeat patron, that has had a service related issue on every occasion in the door. Again, the Ugly Truth - Today I was so shocked at the poor service that I decided to leave rather than wait any longer on drinks or my beloved House Special. So I am done, I am sorry to say. Take a pass. There are better pizza places and anyplace has better service. Personal note to the CA (that can't give an accurate review on this restaurant, IMHO) - find a new reviewer. read more

I had heard of Mellow Mushroom from people who have traveled around the Southeast. But, I had never eaten there until I went to this location for lunch today. The starter salad was good, but a little plain. The Spicy Ranch dressing was great. I highly recommend it. We had a House special pizza (hold the bacon and green peppers, add extra black olives). It was fantastic with generous toppings and a great, super chewy crust. I will be eating here at least once a week for a long time coming. They are new and super busy. So, either go early (like 11:10 for lunch and before 5:30 for dinner) or be ready for the wait. read more

This is some of the best pizza in town. It's kind of expensive, but it's worth it. The Philosopher Pie is good and their veggie pizza is good. They also have a great beer selection on tap and in bottles. Very good food, even their salads and calzones are good. read more

Great pizza, cool looking place, I can always have a beer while waiting on my food, good atmosphere too!

A great pizza and subs place, and a fine addition to the local area. This is a chain many locals may have experienced elsewhere, and really knows what they are doing. The only down side is that having only one location in the area and being so good that they can get backed up busy times. Friday and Saturday nights are to be avoided, in my opinion. Go for lunch during the week, much less crowded, better service, and cheaper prices! read more

This place is very good! The pretzel bites with the beer cheese and the mighty meat pizza was delicious. The service was very good, too. I highly recommend the Mellow Mushroom in Germantown, TN to locals or out of town people. I love it! read more

This was almost a four star review, but then I really sat and thought about my experiences at the Mellow Mushroom. Yes, it is a chain, but the food is quite excellent. They have the absolute best Greek salad I have ever had (I agree with Noelle vehemently), and their Esperanza dressing is probably the best salad dressing ever. The pizzas at Mellow Mushroom are delicious and filling, with a chewy crust that I happen to greatly enjoy. Both times I went there recently, I took salad and pizza home with me. Plenty of food, plenty of leftovers, I am plenty happy. It gets loud there, but the food is totally worth it. Go there, if just for the Greek salad. The little one is hardly little at all, and an exceptional value at just over five dollars. read more

I don't think I've ever had a bad experience at any of the Mellow Mushrooms in Memphis, I'll say. This particular location on Poplar has been wonderful in that, I have ordered catering for our entire office here twice(so far). Both times were VERY simple, the manager Chase being very dependable and helpful (and understanding when I needed to reschedule), and the man who delivered both times was so energetic and kind (his name was Carey, or Cary?) Mellow Mushroom has gotten their catering down to a science and literally bring everything you need, no mistakes or forgotten items. I have ordered significantly smaller orders from other local restaurants to be brought in for lunch meetings, and have had to run back out to get forgotten things or correct food. So, when someone get's it right- it's nice.I always suggest MM as a first choice when getting catering for office celebrations, everyone loves it. The big salads are delicious and perfectly green loaded with toppings (and came with several different dressings).. and as always, the pizzas were perfect. Thank you guys for your hard work in not only walk-in customers, but catering as well. We appreciate it and already look forward to the next time we get to bring MM in the office! read more

Went back for lunch today. Had a sausage and pepper sandwich and was less than enthused about it. It was okay but onions and peppers needed to be cooked a bit longer and sausage was generally taste-less. Tried another's piece of pizza and found it to be soft and doughy. Shared the garlic cheese bread appetizer and it was nothing too special. On the positive side it was very crowded but we were seated quickly and service was quick and attentive. The owner visited with us for a bit and I can see how his bright and smiling approach positively affects the staff. Chalking this visit up to growing pains. read more

Best beer selection in all of Memphis and surrounding areas. Yes, I just said that. Pretzels were insane. .. Heather amd the other male bartender were very friendly! !!! Just a solid establishment. read more

This is the best pizza you can get outside of New York. Period. And I liked this location. Very spacious; the only thing was the bar was tiny for a very loyal crowd! And why? Because according to some kids' drawings on the wall behind the bar Heather is the Bestest! And, having been served by her, I agree. Wish I'd been in town longer. Great selection of beers and custom pies. My favorite is the bayou bleu. But it's all good. Whenever I travel to the southeast, I'm always looking for a Mellow! read more

Mellow Mushroom - Bayou Bleu! - Pizza Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

Was disappointed with my order today. I ordered a pizza with pepperoni, bacon, onions, bell peppers and mushrooms. Our pizza barely had any toppings and barely had any red sauce. Spent $36 and it was not worth it. read more

Lunch at the Mellow Mushroom is always a treat. Had the medium House pizza, served by Robby who made us feel very special. Sodas were filled promptly and he kept letting us know the progress of our pizza. First time having this particular pizza and it did not disappoint. Normally, at other places, a pizza crust is so hard I can't eat, but at the Mellow Mushroom the crust is always good to the last bite. I can't wait to go again. read more

Mellow Mushroom - House pizza to die for. - Pizza Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

I have not had many things from Mellow Mushroom but recently I tried their chicken and cheese hoagie (half serving) and it was pretty good. My sister had a chicken and veggie calzone and she liked it as well. My issue is that you better call in your to go order an hour in advance because they take so long. They were pretty stingy with the chicken on the chicken and cheese hoagie which was very disappointing. The service was just okay. Maybe one day I'll try their pizza. read more

Mellow Mushroom - Veggie Calzone added chicken on the left, cheese Calzone added chicken on the right. - Pizza Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

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I have found a pizza that I am willing to drive from midtown to Germantown for. It is the buffalo chicken pizza with a spicy blue cheese spread as the base. I crave this pizza often and it is by far my favorite pizza to eat. Also, Mellow Mushroom is a cool place to hang out with friends for drinks and pizza. read more

Delicious! Had the pretzel bites (beer cheese dipping sauce was ), Greek salad and Great White pizza. Everything was fantastic. Good service as well. My only complaint is that there isn't one in Vegas for us to frequent when we go back home. Also loved the funky, eclectic atmosphere and decor. GREAT place!! read more

Their build your own salads are good, and the pizzas are good as well. The Drunken Fun Guys app is bready deliciousness. Their selection of tap beers is laudable, HOWEVER: they have a major malfunction with their beer menus if you're ordering beer while sitting at a table rather than at the bar. The beer menu IN NO WAY is in sync with reality. My husband and I have come to expect that whatever beer (1) we've gotten there at some point in the past or (2) is listed on the menu will most likely not be available. Very annoying. The atmosphere is fun and is fine for kids. Usually not too long of a wait. read more

I absolutely LOVE their wings! The pizza is good too, but when I'm in town and don't want to get out, I have wings delivered to my hotel. I think these are some of the best wings I've ever had! read more

Mellow Mushroom - Jerk Wings - Pizza Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

This has quickly become our favorite place in Germantown for a family night out. The pizza is obviously excellent but there is so much more. The mushroom soup and pretzel bites are fantastic! Also, their jerk baked wings are some of the best around. We appreciate the friendly service and the overall atmosphere is easygoing and fun. read more

This place is always great. The food and staff are awesome. Great selection of draft beers.

Not very good. Order was incorrect, food is bland, curbside doesn't work (understood bc of labor market).

I'm really fond of eating/drinking here. I've been to both the Germantown branch and the Poplar branch. I prefer the crowd in Germantown (a lot less kids and much more older people). Both places have awesome decor though! For starters, the food is amazing! Their pizzas are delicious. My favorites are the Kosmic Karma, Holy Shiitake Pie, and the Magical Mystery Tour. Oh so very good! There's something about their crust that I absolutely LOVE. If you're not a fan of pizza, I also highly recommend their salads. Pretty big portions whether you go for the regular salad or the small salad. They also have a pretty good selection of beers on tap. So all in all, really good place to eat. The service is a little iffy sometimes. The poplar branch usually has a horrendous wait time in the evenings just to be seated. Super loud and crowded with families. So it takes the servers a while to get to you, and it takes a while for you to get your order. It's not as bad in Germantown, but it still gets crowded, so the servers are often a little absent-minded and in a hurry to take your order and leave. They also don't check on you that often because they're swamped! The manger in the Germantown branch is super nice and attentive. He always comes by and asks if everything is okay or if we need anything. So that's pretty cool. One thing to consider about Mellow Mushroom is that it is quite pricy!! I'm talking at least 20$ for a medium pizza. About 13$ for small. So this is not a place that you can frequent often without putting a dent in your budget. So when do I come here you ask?! On Mondays! Why? For their awesome trivia of course! Highly recommend coming here just for that! So. Much. Fun. And incredibly unique with fun prizes throughout. And the guy running it is hilarious. So definitely pop by at some point for that! It's great for groups so bring friends because it will increase your chances of winning. read more

Brought a group of 11 people there for a work lunch last Wednesday. Food was great and our server Samantha was awesome! Will do it again.

I had eaten at the MM out in Knoxville with the giant mushrooms all around the dining area, which to me felt like dining in a cartoon, however, the new place in Germantown has a very cool BAND decor! LOVE the look of this place. The pizzas are incredible. Totally loved one (that unfortunately isn't on the menu any longer?????) It had chicken, portebello mushrooms and a ranchy sauch poured over the top. It was the best pizza I had ever tasted up until that time and hasn't been matched since! (BRING IT BACK, PLEASE!). On our most recent visit, Jordan was our server and she kept our beverages filled (she remembered what we were all drinking and didn't have to interrupt our conversation to ask us what we were drinking), what a novel approach!!!!! We love you, Jordan! I hear you sometimes have live music, so I'm going to plan to come back when that is happening. Sounds like fun in addition to great food! read more

Mellow Mushroom has some of the best pizza I've ever tasted! They have a great selection of different pizzas to choose from, and they all take awhile to prepare, which means that they're making them as you order. My group last night had three: The Works, the Holy Shittake, and a gluten-free The Works. All three were great; I even love the gluten-free crust! Also, of course, Mellow Mushroom has a great beer selection! read more

Never been to Mellow Mushrooms in other cities before. Here's my review on this one: Beer selection is off the chain. They serve about 90% the selection of what you can find at the other top-notch beer places (Flying Saucer, etc). They also have local beer... Ghost River. They have wine and mixed drinks but I haven't had an opportunity to sample them. But of course, pizza is what they sell to get customers. I really really enjoyed it. It was full crust, baked just about where you want it to be to have it hit your tongue's tastebuds. The toppings that I had were decent to very good. On a topping to dough ratio, the pizza is a tad on the doughy side. But it's a good doughy side. On a return visit, I tried a calzone, but was a little disappointed in the quantity of toppings to the rest of the dish (dough / cheese). Is this the best pizza in metro Memphis? It's hard to say. Very very good pizza and great beer selection. It is worth the drive at least once. I have to dock a star on acoustics. The website says they have mellow music piped into the restaurants, but there was no music on any of my visits. Instead, you hear everybody's conversation and it's not pleasant. Also, the ambiance of a mellow pizza place comes off a little 'sterile' in Germantown... Memphis' weathiest suburb. The only other thing that would limit my number of visits is minding my waistline. You're looking at a 2,000+ calorie meal each visit. Pros: Very very good pizza and beer. Reasonably priced. Cons: Acoustics, ambiance. Long drive from parts of Metro Memphis read more

Ordered a pizza to go earlier this week. Pizza was awesome, service was friendly and very professional. MM is a well run restaurant and is a great asset to our community, Glad they are in Germantown. read more

This location is speedy and the food is always of great quality. I typically do a kosmic karma and/or Buffalo chicken pizza and the food is always hot. The bar has a lot of local favorites from which to choose. Also if you check in with yelp you get a freebie from Mellow Mushroom so check it out if you want pizza and you're tired of the big box delivery companies. read more

I love Mellow Mushroom, but this location is a total bummer. My boyfriend and I went in for lunch one day at 12:15. There was no wait, and the restaurant was only about halfway full. I ordered a cheese calzone and he ordered a steak hoagie. 45 minutes later, after 3 claims of "your food will be right out," we asked the waitress to check on our food again. After a full hour of waiting with no food, our waitress finally retrieved her manager, who took about 10 more minutes to come to our table. She apologized and did not charge us for our meal, which was nice. Definitely not a place to go if you're a working individual needing to get in and out like I am. We had to slop our food into to-go boxes and run for the door to make it back to work on time!! Our waitress was sweet, so we left her a good tip. I felt sorry for her since the miscommunication in the kitchen is probably costing her tips from other tables. There was a table of 7 seated next to us, and their plates came out one by one over the course of 30 minutes. Definitely not how a restaurant should be run!! I don't think I'll be returning to this location anytime soon. read more

Service is great but food is horrible. First of all, a new dishwasher is needed. Every other time I dine in, my drink has an aftertaste of soap. Another problem is the pizza. When I pick up my pizza and it tears because it is soaking wet, that means there is too much grease. read more

Stephen, It's almost apples and oranges. My number one does a totally different kind of pizza. FWIW, I had family in from Chicago today, and we took them to Mellow Mushroom. They loved it! read more

Delicious pizza and great ambiance here at Mellow Mushroom! Perfect place to watch the game! Go team USA! Strong margaritas, and even though it's a pizza joint, the wings and other apps are delish as can be! So many beers in tap and really great service! Overall an amazing experience at Mellow Mushroom! (I recommend the house special pizza all the way!) Only complaint was that the veggies on my pizza weren't all the way cooked, but everything else was great! read more

Killer Greek salad and it is really big so order a smaller pizza :) Friendly staff! read more

My boyfriend & I went to this location for dinner Wednesday night the 24 of June 2020. We sat at the bar with the bartender Kalen (forgive me if I spelt that wrong), who had waited on us a couple times, and who we thoroughly enjoy. We ordered dinner and had three electric victory monkeys (a sour beer with an ABV of 9.5%) each OVER A COURSE OF 3 HOURS. After finishing our beers, Kalen then came over to tell us that the manager on duty said we are not allowed another one of the electric monkeys. Confused, I asked why and he said that we were not allowed due to the high gravity of the beer. Still confused, I looked over at the manger who was whispering & pointing in our direction. I understand the nature of cutting someone off if they are showing signs of intoxication, but we were just enjoying the people around us & bonding over football etc. I began to become annoyed as our tab was at $100, we were not drunk, yet they would not serve us another. As I asked for the check, obviously showing signs of annoyance, the manager disappeared. If he really had an issue with us drinking another beer, he could've said something to us directly instead of putting the bartender (who we like), in charge of relaying the message. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time at Mellow, but after this I would rather spend my $100 somewhere where I wont be cut off and gossiped about. read more

I like. No I love potato pizza. And this is one of the few places that serves it. And they have my favorite spinach dip. My family loves the atmosphere so it's great when we all wanna eat. read more

Mellow Mushroom - Spinach dip - Pizza Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

As always the food was incredible! I try and change up what I order each time and they can't seem to make a meal I won't eat. Great selection on the menu and its environment is children friendly. read more

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Now I'm a fan. Joined the beer club and I'm even more impressed since the last visit. I forgot my beer card and the waitress found out how to credit my beer account even without the card. Superlative service. Good food, good beer, good service. Still a bit on the noisy side, especially when loaded with ankle-biters. read more

Repeat customers to this Mellow Mushroom. Always order the best pizza not on the menu "chicken Ceasars pizza".

It has been awhile since I reviewed MM and I thought I would share our recent family dinner experience. My husband and I go often for salads because we like that you can make your own salad. Their salads are the kind I eat everything. This time we were with extended family and we shared some pizzas. As I had remembered. The pizza was great and everyone was happy read more

Great pizza. Large menu with lots of choices. Very good service. 32 different beers in tap!! The dining room is large and modestly decorated but a tad inn the loud side. They were very busy the night we ate there. read more