Phoenix’s original brick-oven pizzeria. Thin-crust, wood-fired pies since 2010, always loaded with fresh, premium toppings.
Crust & Flame was born out of a love for real pizza—thin, blistered crust, premium local ingredients, and the irresistible aroma of a wood-fired oven. Since opening our doors in 2010 on 7th Ave, we have been serving Phoenix with pies that blend tradition and creativity, all made in our hand-built brick oven. Our founder, Marco Vitale, grew up rolling dough in his family’s kitchen in Sicily before bringing those old-world secrets to Arizona. How Crust & Flame Got Started Back in 2010, Marco and his cousin Sofia decided to bring something new to Phoenix: true wood-fired pizza with a Sonoran twist. They started with just a simple oven, a secret dough recipe, and a passion for bold flavors. Today, we are still family-run, and you will find Marco in the kitchen most nights spinning dough and chatting with regulars like Sam from Camelback Village, who has been coming since our opening week. What to Expect When You Visit Step inside and you are greeted by the warm glow of open flames and the scent of bubbling mozzarella. Watch our team toss dough, layer on spicy Sonoran sausage, and slide pies into the oven. Every bite packs a perfect crunch, a smoky hint from mesquite wood, and the freshest toppings we can source from local farms. Signature Sonoran Heat pizza with spicy sausage and roasted peppers Margherita with imported San Marzano tomatoes Handmade garlic knots served with roasted tomato sauce Locally brewed craft beers and Italian sodas Fast, friendly service—eat in, carry out, or delivery We invite you to taste why Crust & Flame has been a Phoenix favorite for over a decade. Pull up a chair, grab a slice, and experience wood-fired perfection with us tonight.
You have not truly tasted Phoenix until you have tried our Sonoran Heat pizza. Explore our most beloved creations, each with a story.
Our signature pizzas are what set Crust & Flame apart from the rest. Every pie is stretched by hand, topped with our house-made sauce, and finished with a flourish of fresh, local ingredients. The Sonoran Heat, our best-seller, brings together spicy sausage, roasted red peppers, and a secret chile oil drizzle that regulars like Elena swear by. We are not afraid to get creative—our Valley Veggie is loaded with charred corn, sweet onions, and fire-roasted poblanos, a nod to Arizona’s rich produce. Chef Marco’s personal favorite, the Desert Truffle, features earthy mushrooms, white truffle oil, and a sprinkle of smoked sea salt for that unmistakable Southwest flair. Pizzas with a Story Every signature pizza has a backstory. The Margherita Classico uses only imported San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil from our friend Jorge’s urban garden down the street. The Salsiccia e Cipolla is inspired by Marco’s Nonna, with fennel sausage and caramelized onions slow-cooked each morning by Sofia. We even have the Cactus Flower, a vegetarian masterpiece that uses grilled nopalitos for a little local surprise. What Makes Our Signatures Special From the perfect char on the crust to the way the mozzarella melts into golden pools, our pizzas are the result of years of practice and a refusal to compromise. We are proud to say that every signature pie is made to order, and you will taste the difference in every bite. Sonoran Heat: spicy sausage, roasted peppers, chile oil Valley Veggie: charred corn, poblanos, sweet onions Desert Truffle: mushrooms, white truffle oil, smoked salt Salsiccia e Cipolla: fennel sausage, caramelized onions Cactus Flower: grilled nopalitos, queso fresco, pico de gallo Ready for your new favorite? Try one of our signatures tonight and taste why Phoenix keeps coming back for more.
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Check today’s chef specials—available dine-in and delivery. Limited batches, maximum flavor.
Every day, our chefs dream up new wood-fired creations and share just a handful of limited-run specials. At Crust & Flame, our daily specials celebrate seasonal ingredients and Phoenix’s vibrant food culture. Chef Sofia is famous for her inventive combos, like last Thursday’s Prickly Pear Prosciutto Pie that sold out before sunset. We post our specials on our Instagram every morning, but if you walk in, ask Marco or Luis what just came out of the oven—there is always something new to try. Seasonal & Local, Every Day Our specials change daily, inspired by what is freshest at the farmers market and what our team is craving. One day it could be a Hatch Green Chile Chicken pizza, the next a Sweet Corn & Chorizo flatbread. Some of our regulars, like Jamie from Arcadia, say the surprise is half the fun. We even offer veggie and gluten-free specials—just ask! What Makes Our Specials Stand Out We use ingredients from local producers like Queen Creek Olive Mill and McClendon’s Select. The dough is proofed overnight for extra flavor, and every special is finished with a unique flourish—think house-pickled jalapenos or a smoked paprika honey drizzle. Specials are available for dine-in, carry out, and delivery, but when they are gone, they are gone! Prickly Pear Prosciutto Pie Hatch Green Chile Chicken pizza Sweet Corn & Chorizo flatbread Gluten-free Caprese pie Vegan Roasted Veggie round Follow us on Instagram or drop by to discover what is fresh out of the oven today. Specials change fast, so do not wait to grab your favorite!
From Marco spinning dough to Sofia’s secret sauce, our team brings heart—and heat—to every pizza.
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