So I have a pretty critical review of this place from my experiences last night. I just got off of work and met up with some friends to grab some dinner for my friends birthday. As soon as we walk in we are greeted with a rough looking guy demanding our ID's and being pretty stern. I thought I was walking in a douche bag party bar or club not a restaurant. There were two other groups there trying to get in and people handing ID's over top of each other. It was very disorganized and irritating but what ever. We got our ID's checked and our wrist bands so we could sit down to dinner..... So we got sat and handed some menu's. Our waitress asked for our ID's again and was confused as to why we had wrist bands on. We told her the guy up front took our ID's already and wrist banded us. She walked away real quickly and came back telling us not to worry about showing her our ID's again. We gave her our drink orders and she came back pretty quickly. We needed a little more time to look over the menu so she came back. I looked over the menu and was not terribly impressed. The food selection was blah but I figured it is a pizza place and their pizza selection was pretty decent so not a huge deal. I ended up getting a spiked sausage hoagie. It was small and unimpressive. It came with chips that tasted like they dumped them out of a lays bag. It was not a hoagie but more just a few small slices of sausage with huge chunks of green bell peppers with melted cheese between two tiny slices of bread. It tasted ok but for $9 I expected a lot more. The service was slow, like really slow. the waitress could have easily doubled or tripled her alcohol sales if she would have just hustled a little. Our food orders came out one at a time with a few minutes between each plate. Some of my friends split a moderately sized pizza that looked ok, I didn't try it. Another ordered a calzone that was also moderately sized. And the last friend ordered a personal pizza. Everyone was really surprised at how small my sandwich was, I am really glad I didn't get a half sandwich. One of my friends gave me a slice of his personal pizza a BBQ chicken pizza of some kind that was better than my sandwich. To kind of summarize this entire review the food is alright, the service was incredibly slow, the bouncer/security guy was annoying, and the prices are ridicules. You can go to any other restaurant on mill, even any of the other pizza places and get more and better food for your money. I don't know why people rave about this place at all, makes me think they have no idea what good pizza is supposed to be. read more

The good: - Pizza is quite tolerable - Staff is friendly - Environment is clean and relaxing - You will likely get free food due to some mishap with your order The bad: - There will likely be some mishap with your order - It may take 1.5 hours to get your pizza - You may run into people you went to high school with This is all you need to know. read more

Came here last week for my classmate's birthday party. We had a pretty large group, but they managed to get all of our food out in a reasonable time and even those he arrived later. I ordered the mega veggie pizza. I was really surprised at how good the pizza was! A little pricey for their pizza sizes, so it was great that we could seamlessly use our Groupon deals! Everyone enjoyed their food. I would definitely eat here again. Parking is horrible in this area, so it's great that they validate parking. read more

I swung by here with my brother after he suggested it. It was a nice surprise. Spacious area and tasty. Service was quick but we also went at a time when almost nobody was there. Price of pizza was slightly above average. Can't judge the alcoholic drinks as I didn't get them. read more

I think people are being a little harsh on this place. I thought it was pretty good. After reading the reviews my expectations were low but my Groupon addiction had gotten the better of me and I had to spend the Groupon I bought a few months back. Boyfriend and I headed in on a Sunday night. The place is huge and it was kind of empty so seating was not an issue. We ordered BBQ wings and a sausage pizza. Seeing as it wasn't that busy we started to wonder when we didn't get our wings. Then we got our pizza. Hmm. So I said "we had wings too." The waiter went back to check and we got or wings in just a few minutes. We didn't complain (they didn't come out that late, really) but they offered to take half off the wings for the mix-up. Nice service! The pizza had a nice chewy crust, not too much sauce and a decent amount of cheese. If you like lots of sauce you may want to request extra. The crust was kind of buttery and reminded me of the crazy bread at Little Caesars - yum! The wings were a little on the small side but had a good flavor to them. So while I can't say it was the best pizza ever it was good enough that I'd eat it again for sure. read more

So many vegetarian options - I love it!! They have several vegetarian pizzas with delicious toppings like BBQ tofu, tempeh, avocado, etc. And many appetizers and sandwiches that are veg-friendly or easily can be made that way. Apparently they also have vegan pizzas, which I didn't inquire about since I love my cheese... We ordered the Mega Veggie and it was very delicious and most certainly satisfied my pizza craving! The tofu wasn't cooked very well...but I like the fact that that try. The ambiance/atmosphere was non-existent - The restaurant has a cheap elegant layout (like Cheesecake Factory or Picazzos), but there is hip-hop/urban/skater artwork covering the walls and the menu has a hippie vibe. What? I am not sure what they are going for, but it isn't working. This place is pretty pricey for a pizza joint! We ordered: 1 beer, 1 medium pizza, 1 root beer and the total was $32. For that price, I could have some nice cocktails with my pizza at The Parlor. read more

Not super impressed with this place but its not awful either. The drinks were strong, mine maybe a little too strong, but in a college town I'm sure none of you will argue with that right? Our Stuffed Portabello appetizer just wasn't good. The ingredients didn't seem fresh and the flavor was bland. Not a fan. Our pizza on the other hand was very good and thats why we went there, for pizza. We ordered their vegetarian pizza. Now that I live super close to there and they deliver to the apartments I live in, I may every once in a great while order a pizza to be delivered. Would I ever go inside again? Only if someone else was dragging me there or a group of my friends were meeting there. I can see how this place would do well with its location and the students that swarm this area. For a late night drunkin bite to eat, I'd stop here for a slice. read more

Great service, our waitress definitely knew the menu and was very helpful. We ordered the fun guy and bbq chicken pizza. The fun guy was too "mushroomie" for our liking. But the bbq chicken was phenomenal. The applewood bacon on top was ridiculously good and we highly recommend it on any of their pizzas! read more

Not impressed. Bought a groupon, but still paid well above what I expected to for a small pizza, app and one beer $29. All draft beer here is $6/16oz. The pretzel app was tasty, but it was simply pizza dough in a pretzel shape. Beer cheese was ok, but cost just as much as the pretzels ($3.29). The hostess staff is in booty shorts which I don't prefer to look at while eating (call me a prude haha). The vibe is trendy, but inauthentic. I was hoping for a neighborhood type feel and some good pizza - this place falls short of that. Overall I wouldn't recommend and won't be frequenting this place. read more

I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. Tuesday's are also $1 PBR all day drink specials. We had the house special which was a Amazing!!! I would highly recommend this pizza to all meat lovers. The ambiance was also very pleasant. There was a mix of college kids and families enjoying a pizza dinner. It wasn't too loud but there was a constant noise level. Overall I would recommend mellow mushroom to anyone and I would also go back. read more

Came here before an ASU football game...it was not completely packed like the other places around, so we were seated right away, which was awesome. Great happy hour specials, including half off appetizers and very reasonably priced beer on tap. I loved the baked chicken wings with the sweet Thai chili sauce, and there are tons of beers to choose from! Mirror Pond Pale Ale is a fave of mine, so I was excited to see it on the list. A great option for game days! read more

Tried on the haloween.. Tried thai pizza , was quite good .. Also chicken wings .. Nice food read more

Mellow Mushroom - Chicken wings - Pizza Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great beer..bad advertising. ALL half off after ten is NOT ALL BEERS I got duped into coming in after ten from there "ALL BEER HALF OFF AFTER TEN PM" signs all over the restaurant. I soon came to find out that certain beers are excluded as explained on small print on the menu. Classic bait and switch. Manager was there and completely unapologetic. Good selection but shady practices...customer service is everything read more

Angie anne is thee best bartender i've ever had at this joint, so personal and right on point. She cares about the late night experience (even on a monday night) and it's certainly appreciated. Thank you Angie anne for making our night! read more

Usually never have a problem with this location. But I ordered grilled wings last night and they came to me burnt and very dry. Wasn't a fan of them. Wasn't worth getting it delivered. read more

Mellow Mushroom - Grilled wings - Pizza Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Great happy hour deals, half off apps and drinks! Good selection at the bar, and the pretzel bites with cheese sauce are great

I placed an order for carry out and clumsily dropped the entire pizza as I walked out the door. The employee and manager made me a new pizza, free of charge, and I got to keep the dropped pizza (that hadn't touched the ground, just lost all of its veggies). I sincerely appreciated the thoughtfulness of the staff after I proved to be such a bumbling idiot. read more

5 star food 2 star music play something currently-living humans will recognize. This 3 Doors Down shit gotta go

Had a gluten free pizza. $20 for a personal pizza with burnt edges and no flavor? No thank you! Atmosphere has no personality. It's loud and far from my warm and inviting. If you want a chill place with good pizza, you're better off staying home and making a frozen pizza read more

Jon just waited on me for a quick lunch before I fly back to Dallas. Having never eaten at a Mellow Mushroom, I wasn't sure of what to expect other than pizza. The pizza was good, atmosphere upbeat, but Jon's service was stellar. Kind, attentive and never hovering, he is an excellent waiter. read more

Astounded with the amazing service from the start, Jesse greeted me as soon as I walked through the door making me feel super welcome right away. And let me just say... his mustache is mighty impressive. He also tended to me at the bar and suggested a drink that ended up tasting like heaven. To add on to that, he even offered me a food menu to make sure I was getting whatever I needed without even having to ask. I'm happy to see such a positive influence as a Manager in this establishment. I'll definitely be back! read more

Mellow mushroom is always my go to! Last night I ordered 4 Large pizzas & Hummus to reward my staff with at our meeting. I went in 2 hours before asking for the pizzas to be done at 11, I walked in at 11:05 & they were all ready for me to pick up. The manager Jesse is always so welcoming & takes care of me! The pizzas were FANTASTIC, fresh toppings, the dough is handmade & the staff is what makes me want to come back every time. Check out their happy hour, you can't beat it. Winding down after a long at work is great & Mellow mushroom is the place to go! read more

I go to mellow mushroom almost solely for the drink specials on the weekend for a night cap or a night starter, but have been there numerous times on other occasions as well. The drink prices are wonderful and the beer selection is great. The only slightly negative thing I have about the bar is that the cocktails are inconsistent. Sometimes they are weak and sometimes they taste great which is to expect with the different bartenders. I love the ambiance of the bar and the bartenders are fast and attentive which is wonderful. I recommend this bar to any one who wants cheap good drinks on mill avenue and will continue to do so unless there is any drastic changes. Great job mellow mushroom. Keep up the good work and please never become a dance club like all the other bars on mill! The food here is good and the service has been great for the exception of one time but I'm here to only review the bar so five stars from me great job guys read more

Well it started bad with a mix up with my ordering, but ended delightful with great service and Pie!!!! The buttery crust had me taken!!!! Mike mad up for the mishap and we left satisfied!!!!!! Customer service and good food at its finest!!!!!! read more

We went in for the Sunday brunch and ended up ordering off the regular menu because it did not have a lot to choose from. The kids menu looked good but my daughter ate most of our pizza. The tea was watered down and the lemonade was way to sour to drink. It was okay but nothing special. read more

Too crowded down the street and late for a Gammage production, we stopped in for a bite and were SO pleasantly surprised. The service is attentive and friendly and the place is super clean. Pizzas here are both unusual and mainstream. You can go either way and be happy as can be. The crust on that barbecue chicken pizza was undeniably tasty. Sauce that's not too sweet or salty and cooked perfectly. I can't imagine trying anywhere else when I have a pizza craving. Need to work on that spinach salad though - all spinach and the extras were hard to find. I'll be back though, and I can't wait. read more

Loved the atmosphere here. Also loved the food, obviously. Always heard so much about Mellow Mushroom just never stopped in. We decided to grab a bite before seeing a movie at the AMC theatre next door. We got a gluten free pizza with two different kinds (I don't remember now) but they were both delish. We also got a pretzel (yes I know gluten) we're not gluten free just figured why not get the gluten free pizza.. The pretzel comes with a pizza sauce... That one is no bueno! Get the beer cheese! It's a big bowl of scrumptious cheese and totally made the sub par pretzels amazing. Would recommend! read more

Oh my gosh if you want a delicious vegan pizza go here! My mum and I came twice in three days! Amazing base and crust as well as a great open atmosphere. I would come back here every time I need a good pizza. read more

For what could have been a great place, Mellow Mushroom does not deliver. On paper, this place sounds great--many different types of beer, unique pizza, good location, everything you need to be a thriving business on Mill. Even with all that, this place falls very short in my book. More than once, my pizza has come out too gooey (I'm talking uncooked gooey). Service isn't anything special... some of the employees are actually a bit rude and arrogant and this really detracts from the experience. At first I thought it was just me, but I confirmed it by reading some of the other reviews here--they don't pour beer correctly and it takes away from the taste of the beer too early after pouring or you end up with 3/4 of what should be a full pint. This makes me not care how wide their selection is--you're ruining drinks and that totally sucks. Also, the restaurant is too segmented. It almost feels like 4 dining rooms: one area straight ahead when you walk in, one area straight ahead when you walk in and to the right a bit, the patio area (including the section just left of when you first walk in), and then the bar area. This design doesn't work well on Mill Avenue and makes your place look empty even when there are several groups inside. On Mill, you want to seem like a popular spot but with everyone couped up in the bar area, the curb appeal of Mellow isn't very high. Won't be back soon. read more

I was looking for a later Sunday night food spot. Everyone seemed closed, seriously EVERYONE..I dont get that in a college town. Luckily this place was open had cheap pizza by the slice. The pizza is your pretty typical/plain pizza by the slice. Nothing to talk about there really. This is a pretty big restaurant though. Lots of seating. The bar area had a TON of beer on tap or in bottles. So thats pretty cool... unfortunately I wasn't there to drink. read more

This place is kind of an anomaly for me. From the name it doesn't seem like it would be as nice inside as it is. The decor is modern and cool and the service seems to be pretty good. The wait staff there have been very helpful and nice. I have been with my niece and nephew both times and they had a good time and like the food a lot. I always get the house calzone. It's pretty good the only complaint is they only give you a tiny bit of sauce so just ask for extra when you order. Try - House calzone read more

We stopped here because we couldn't resist the name. Pizza was good. Crust seemed to be whole grain. I had the Pear martini, and was not impressed. Appetizer was the garlic cheese bread which was pretty good. Service was ok. plenty of parking this area of town helped, but not sure we will visit again if we get back to Phoenix. read more

The pizzas are mouth-watering delicious! The location is great but parking is a problem. The booths are torn and showing their age. Staff is cool. Check Groupon for deals! read more

Went in for a drink and was served one of the best strawberry margaritas I've ever had by a bartender named Susan. Great service and a killer smile read more

When you go to the Mellow Mushroom on Mill be aware of two things: 1 - the day of the week and 2 - that you're near the college. That being said, unless you are a college student or enjoy people watching, avoid this location on Friday and Saturday nights. My husband and I were entertained by the drunken antics of a nearby table of college kids but we just laughed it off. However, being shorted our change by the waitress (no worries I deducted it from her tip) and being forced to wait for plates, a side of ranch dressing, and our bill while she chatted with her friends, is not something we can laugh off. The pizza was very good. I'm not used to a whole wheat crust and it was a nice change from the usual. I thought the sauce was yummy and they didn't skimp on the cheese. Our experience won't turn us away from all Mellow Mushroom locations, just Mill Ave on Friday and Saturday nights. (Unless we decide to relive our college years and go binge drinking at The Library - LOL!) read more

I come here for the beer. They have a great selection of beers on tap. I am partial towards porters and stouts and what they carry satisfies my thirst. I have only had pizza by the slice and the spinach artichoke dip on my visits, both were good but nothing special. 4 stars for the variety of beer and friendly service. read more

Mellow Mushroom - Great beer on tap here. - Pizza Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I really like the reverse happy hour here. Minus 1 star because I was slightly disappointed with their pretzels. I thought they were a little overcooked and not doughy enough. The Beer Cheddar sauce was worth the extra money. read more

Stopped in for a beer and some pretzels. Their cheese is the bomb. Staff is friendly and attentive. Will be coming back. Try the old chub nitro if you're a Guinness lover, yum! read more

Mellow Mushroom - Old chub nitro and pretzel with cheese. - Pizza Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Walked into the restaurant and helped ourselves to seats at the bar because the restaurant wasnt busy. The bartenders at this location are very attentive. They helped us out with all of our food and drink. Later in the evening they had a guest that was particularly abrasive and difficult but they dealt with him well! Pizza was great, overall awesome evening read more

Had been wanting to try this place, so when a Groupon came out, I was on it! My husband and I went on a Friday night at about 5:30 pm and it was pretty empty, but filled up quickly while we were there. After a hostess seated us, it took a good 5-10 min for our server to come over. Not a very reassuring start to dinner at a new place! We soon found out that they were having a great drink special off 1/2 all local beers. And they have an amazing local beer selection... Four Peaks, Papago, Grand Canyon, San Tan, and a few more. We ordered a small Caesar salad and medium Hawaiian pizza to share. Service was sloooow. The salad was good, but the portion very small. The pizza was amazing, especially the crust! We weren't sure if the medium would be enough... but it was 6 big slices! Besides the slow service, the prices were steep. The beers were $3.50 each at the special price (usually 7), small salad $5, and pizza $18. Before the Groupon, our bill was $33... a little much for a pizza place. Even with the Groupon, I still didn't feel like I got a great deal. Instead, it made it just bearable. read more