Being mainly a tourist town, Friday Harbor isn't necessarily the greatest of dining destinations. Many of the establishments cater to the 'one and done' tourist crowd, but Van Go's Pizza is a real gem that has the chops to maintain a devoted regular clientele. THE ROSES: Located a block off the main drag in Friday Harbor, VGP is situated in a cozy, peaceful space. On nice days I highly recommend dining in the garden space out back. The salads and pizzas are excellent; they only do a relatively thin crust pizza, but it is done perfectly, and the toppings are of excellent quality. They have a very good selection of pizzas on offer; all the 'usual suspects', and a very creative selection of their own concoctions. For the GF crowd, they also offer a very nice 10" GF crust. Very good selection of wines, ciders, and beers (both bottle and tap). The staff is truly delightful; friendly and very efficient. They really leave you feeling that they appreciate your business. THE THORNS: The menu seems a little limited in that it appears to be just pizza and salads, but I think I'd rather dine in a place that does a few things really well rather than one that has a menu that's 'A jack of all trades but master of none'. THE VERDICT: Van Go's Pizza is a real standout on the Friday Harbor casual dining scene. It definitely worth the short walk up from the ferry landing and away from the tourist traps. Highly recommend! read more

This place has it all. Cute restaurant, amazing patio and even better pizza! Not to mention the staff/ owners are incredibly welcoming. I wish this place was back home... read more

Van Go's Pizza - Hot honey sausage - Pizza Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

I tried the Brussels Sprouts Pizza and it was delicious!!! The crust was just perfect, nice and crisp in the bottom with a bit of chew to the dough. So good! Even better, the staff was welcoming and fun conversationalist. I would definitely go to this cozy little pizza joint again! read more

Van Go's Pizza - Brussels Sprouts Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

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Gluten free pizza. So delicious my husband who is not gf shared it with me! Highly recommend this place. read more

Van Go's Pizza - Gluten free pizza pepperoni and sausage - Pizza Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

The best gluten free pizza I've ever had. Amazing service and wonderful people! The gluten free crust is house made! read more

Van Go's Pizza - Delicious gluten free pizzas! - Pizza Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Cute little spot on the edge of downtown, we all loved it. Service was wonderful, they are running around taking care of everybody. The pizza was delicious, if we were in town longer, I would've gone back. Cool atmosphere, the back garden is a beautiful place to sit and eat amongst the flowers. They sell a couple of baked goods that we grabbed on the way out, snickerdoodle cookies were delicious. If you're in Friday Harbor, put this at the top of your list. read more

I eat gluten-free and was thrilled to find Van Go's. The GF pizza, with locally made GF crust was delicious and I can't wait to eat it for lunch. My husband loved his gluten-filled pizza as well. Also the staff and patrons were very friendly, making us visitors feel at home. The back patio is a garden delight. Highly recommend! read more

The pizza at Van Go's is some of the best I've ever had. We discovered them a few years ago while staying in Friday Harbor. When we booked a little get-away in this beautiful town again, first on our list was dinner at Van Go's. We ordered the Three Meat, Margherita, a Caesar salad and two Cobb Salads. ALL DELICIOUS. When we picked up the order the staff was so friendly, and the service was quick. For us, Van Go's is a definite MUST when in Friday Harbor. read more

Best pizza I've had since I don't remember. Probably since the Hot Tomato in Colorado and this might be better! I wish we had been around long enough to sample the entire menu. Everything we tried was absolutely out of the park: great and unique combinations packed with flavor. We were here off season and got to enjoy a pretty peaceful atmosphere in their comfortable dining area. I imagine in summer it could get nutty but this is pizza I'd easily wait an hour or more for. This is a must-dine for us on future visits! read more

Van Go's Pizza - a slice of pepperoni pizza and a glass of beer - Pizza Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Limited hours, but worth the effort. Cheesy, thin crust, with very good toppings. Sampled a vegetarian and a meat variation, and both were very, very good. No advance scheduling (they told us)...only orders to be prepared right now. read more

The setting was lively in the backyard garden under the patio umbrellas The sausage pizza was superb! The maestro pizza chef makes a great crust that supports a delicious sauce and sausage. I recommend highly. read more

We heard of Van Go's from friends and Yelp, so when in Friday Harbor we had to try them. A short walk up the hill from the marina, we looked forward to a good pizza.. we were not disappointed. A beautiful shady garden patio and we greeted by a charming and pleasant woman who took our order. Margarita and chicken Gorgonzola pizzas with a pitcher of beer. Both pizzas were outstanding and the beer was perfect. This place is a hidden gem and deserves all the good reviews. We'll be back read more

Van Go's Pizza - Garden patio, beautiful! - Pizza Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

My first job as a teenager was in a small, local pizzeria. I continued working in many more pizza places all through college. One could say I have opinions about pizza. :-). The pizza here is some of the best I've ever had! Flavor off the charts. The crust, the sauce, the cheese, the extras: all were superior. Highly recommended. read more

Recently went to Friday Harbor for a trip and what better way to start than some pizza? Got the Prosciutto & Pear and it was incredible. Everything was really good and well balanced. The crust nailed that sweet spot of not too heavy and not too thin, but specifically on ours the basalmic reduction was standout. I think I could give that 5 stars on its own. If you go, make sure to look at the baked goods in the case. We were too full for them after but they looked really good. On the other hand, we were too full of delicious pizza. Would love to go again next trip. read more

This was our favorite place to eat on the island! Their prices were comparably very reasonable, the pizzas and salad we tried were both delicious, and the host was very attentive and friendly. We ate on the back patio, which was beautiful on a warm summer evening. I will be back whenever I return to this island. read more

Stumbled across this delightful place while spending winter time with our boat here. The pizza is amazing and the salads delicious!

Yummy pizza in a funky setting. Be aware that some selections are limited. Our waitress was pleasant enough, but not particularly welcoming.

The gluten free crust is pretty decent. I had the pear and prosciutto and it was very good. For a pizza to go it was the perfect place.

COVID-19: No indoor dining on 9.16.20. Takeout only. Parking: Free 2 hour street parking. Prosciutto & Pear $24 for 16 inch: Between the 2 of us, there were 3 slices left after we were full. The toppings were great. I personally prefer thinner, wood-fired style crust, while this crust was a little thicker than that. ***** My Star Ratings: 1 Star - Terrible. Just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars - Meh. Unlikely for me to return. 3 Stars - OK. Open to coming back, but wouldn't go out of my way to. 4 Stars - Yummy! Will definitely return if I haven't already. 5 Stars - AMAZING!!! Would plan my day or even a trip around eating here. read more

Van Go's Pizza - Pear & Prosciutto $24 for 16 inch pizza - Pizza Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Great pizza and a great outdoor dinning space. Service really was outstanding. Highly recommend read more

Van Go's Pizza - two pizzas on a table - Pizza Near Me - Friday Harbor, Washington

Delicious pizza and amazing customer service! We ordered the 3 meat pizza and a gluten free veggie pizza and both were delicious!

Unclear why this has high reviews. The pizza was uninspired. The crust wasn't anything like a pizza crust , more like bread with sauce and some slices of mozzarella. Really disappointing and shop itself was disorganized. Also, no one answers the phone. Again, I wouldn't return. read more

Great staff, amazing brownies and pizzas. Tons of options and they are patient with picky eaters who are always customizing their orders. A local favorite for sure! Their back patio is unmatched. We love going on a sunny day and relaxing! read more

Great food, great atmosphere! Seating is a little cramped, but this place is totally worth the trip and the wait.

The pizza was pretty good - cheesy, soft crust, and hand tossed! Would give the pizza a 4 star rating! We got a cheese pizza and a veggie pizza with olives, onions, and roasted garlic (asked for no arugula but they added it anyways). Giving a total of 4 stars for the food mostly but experienced really poor service. Walked in to pay for and pick up pizzas, and was met with a cashier on the phone with a customer. Who answers the phone with "What do you want?" No hello, hi, nothing. The cashier who rung me out was rude and uninterested... the cook was even worse in terms of service and his attitude. There were some people sitting and eating inside and I felt embarrassed on behalf of the restaurant for how they were acting with customers... From others I spoke to on the Island, this is a pretty standard experience for this restaurant - unfortunate! All in all, go for the pizza and limit your time interacting with the employees to save yourself some headache and negativity. read more

More please! We live in Friday Harbor and live off this pizza! The crust is perfect, not too thin, not too think.... Just right. The toppings are excellent and well balanced. Our fav is the prima with Italian sausage. SO GOOD! Thank you for making such good pizza! read more

I visited Friday Harbor for the Holidays and Van Go was suggested to me. The shop was super warm and welcoming and the staff was very kind. The pizza looked great but nothing special really. However, it was SUPERB! I ordered the pepperoni pizza (keeping it classy) and it had hidden layers or pepperoni all over and tons of cheese. It was baked to perfection with a soft inside and crunchy bottom. If it wasn't Christmas Eve I'd pick one up to take home. Will be back. Highly suggest! read more

Got a Prima and a cheese. Loved it. Great staff, great pizza. They told us how long the pizza would take, we Rand errands, came back and picked up our pies. read more

Excellent dining experience. Was our first time here and we absolutely loved it. We had the portabella mushroom and salami pizza. Absolutely delicious and the thin crispy crust was perfect. Definitely plan to return next time we are in Friday Harbor. It turns out this little restaurant was my high school baseball coach Doug Guard and his wife Lori Guard's house in the mid 1980's. Doug baptized me Monday afternoon Aug. 8 , 2022 at Jackson's beach. So blessed and thankful for Van Go's pizza. We plan on many happy returns . Mike Bragg Friday Harbor High class of '89. read more

Fantastic pizza. I just tried this pizza for the first time. It's very good. I got the Three Meat pizza. I have zero complaints. I definitely recommend this place for any visitors who are familiar with the Island. Whatever you do do not go to Cousin Vinny's for pizza, come here instead. The lady at the counter was also very kind I believe her and her husband own the place. Which is a kind of mom-and-pop feel that I love. Give this place a try, trust me. read more

Pizza Perfected! We had the pepperoni pizza and it tasted exactly right. It's obvious they use quality ingredients. The sauce was nice, the cheese was delicious, and the flavorful pepperoni was my absolute favorite! Great place to eat. read more

Best pizza. I've ever had! Crispy crust, great ingredients. There is a beautiful patio out back. I wish they'd ship to Oregon! Kudos to the servers as well. Service could not have been better. read more

I lived on the island sept-dec 2020 and this place was a god send. After the first time getting it, I knew it was definitely the best pizza on the island. I haven't lived on the island in 7 months, and have since been convinced it is the best pizza in Washington for not a week has gone by where I didn't think about this place. No other pizza place I've gone to (ever!) has even come close to Van Go's. This place is so good that I'm this close to making the 5 hour trek up to the island just for their pizza. read more

We tried the brussel sprout and bacon pizza and it was sooo good! Very flavorful with lots of interesting and delicious toppings. I ordered in the restaurant and our pizza was ready within 20 minutes on a Friday. It was still hot and fresh when we got home. Definitely worth it for some interesting pizzas (we wish we could try more) at a really affordable price for the quality. read more

Very good pizza option on the island. Food is great and staff is very friendly. My daughter loved the cheese pizza and my son has a new all time favorite: the buffalo hot wing. My wife and I had the shrimp and chicken cobb salads and they were both great. We went again the next day for more hot wing pizza. read more

Best pizza I have ever had. Funky and fun tables in the courtyard (ask for a booth), and the friendliest service. Can't wait to return.

We were visiting the island and ordered carry out pizza for dinner one night. This is a true mom and pop place. The staff was super friendly and efficient with our order. The pizza was very good. The crust chewy in the middle and crispy around the edges. Toppings were generous. If you like mushrooms on your pizza you will love these. They were fresh and plentiful . read more

Best pizza ever! I have had a variety of pizza! New York to Chicago and several more states! We will be planning our next trip to Friday Harbor for Tuesday-Saturday when this place is open! read more

Great pizza! Definitely the best on the island. Love the crust and price. The all meat pizza was delicious and the Buffalo wing pizza yum . They have been closed a lot during Covid but if you see them open and you're hungry... it won't disappoint! read more

Did a takeout of a half cheese half pepperoni 12" pizza. Delicious! Thin crust, yummy sauce and stringy cheese. Friendly folks. Also did a brownie to add worth the order because they looked good. Slightly on the pricier side but quality was worth it! read more