World Pizza is a vegetarian pizzeria in Seattle's Chinatown–International District, in the U.S. state of Washington. Brothers Aaron Crosleycone and Adam Cone opened the original shop in Belltown in the 1990s; the business re-opened in its current location in 2011. World Pizza has garnered a generally positive reception.

World Pizza
The pizzeria's exterior, 2024
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Restaurant information
Street address672 South King Street
CitySeattle
CountyKing
StateWashington
Postal/ZIP Code98104
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47°35′55″N 122°19′26″W / 47.5985°N 122.3240°W / 47.5985; -122.3240
Websiteworldpizzaseattle.com

Description

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World Pizza is a pizzeria in Seattle's Chinatown–International District (C–ID); the business originally operated in Belltown.[1][2] Seattle Metropolitan has described World Pizza as a "comfortably worn" vegetarian pizza bar, serving whole pics and slices with "utilitarian" crusts with "clever" topping combinations.[3] According to Seattle Magazine, the shop has a "groovy, cheerful" interior with an orange couch and "retro" fixtures.[4]

One pizza has vegetarian pepperoni.[5][6] Another variety has gorgonzola, potato, and rosemary.[7] Other pizza ingredients include basil, pesto, roasted red potato, vegetarian sausage, and walnut.[8] World Pizza also offers vegan pizzas.[9] The shop also serves large chocolate chip cookies.[7]

History

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Brothers Aaron Crosleycone and Adam Cone opened the original shop during the 1990s.[1][10] The business re-opened in the C–ID in 2011.[11]

World Pizza filed a complaint against OrderAhead.[12] World Pizza has been a vendor at the C–ID Night Market[13] and the C–ID Business Improvement Area's annual C–ID Summer Festival, also known as Dragon Fest.[14][15]

Among notable diners is Amanda Knox, according to Northwest Asian Weekly.[16] In 2018, World Pizza introduced a reusable pizza box made by a regular customer; according to The Stranger, the pizzeria sold the boxes for "$5 along with a free slice".[17][18][19]

Reception

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Chona Kasinger selected the Basil Walnut Pesto pizza to represent the district in Thrillist 2014 overview of the best pizza in fifteen Seattle neighborhoods.[8] Bradley Foster and Emma Banks included World Pizza in the website's 2021 overview of Seattle's best pizza.[5] Allecia Vermillion and Rosin Saez included the business in Seattle Metropolitan's 2019 list of the best restaurants in the C–ID.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Gujavarty, Shalini (2012-05-09). "World Pizza Brothers Aaron Crosleycone and Adam Cone". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  2. ^ "World Pizza finds a new home in Chinatown ID". The Seattle Times. 2011-08-25. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  3. ^ a b "The Best Restaurants in Chinatown Right Now". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  4. ^ "World Pizza Returns". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  5. ^ a b Foster, Bradley (2013-09-06). "The Absolute Best Pizza in Seattle". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  6. ^ Kidd, Sue (April 7, 2016). "A guide to dining around Safeco Field for Friday's Mariners opener". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on June 2, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Seattle's Best Pizza is Nearby". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  8. ^ a b Kasinger, Chona (2014-11-26). "The best pizza in 15 different Seattle 'hoods". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  9. ^ Gillespie, Kathryn. "5 Ways Seattle Is Leading the Vegan Revolution". VegNews.com. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  10. ^ Vermillion, Allecia (2011-07-06). "Li'l Woody's; Dot's Delicatessen; Grubwich; World Pizza". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  11. ^ Kasinger, Chona (2014-11-26). "The best pizza in 15 different Seattle 'hoods". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  12. ^ Bishop, Todd (May 20, 2015). "OrderAhead ignores state Attorney General's inquiry into restaurant's allegations of online hijacking". GeekWire.
  13. ^ Wynkoop, Gena (2016-08-29). "International District's Night Market returns September 10th". Seattle Refined. Archived from the original on 2020-11-08. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  14. ^ "ID restaurants to bring back $2 tasting menu for annual Dragon Fest". Northwest Asian Weekly. 2011-07-08. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  15. ^ "Dragonfest in Chinatown-International District takes place on July 14-15". International Examiner. 2018-07-11. Archived from the original on 2024-01-06. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  16. ^ "BLOG: Welcome to Chinatown, Amanda!". Northwest Asian Weekly. 2012-04-13. Archived from the original on 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  17. ^ "Free Burgers and Chinese Food, Food Porn, and More Seattle Food News You Can Use: August 16, 2018 Edition". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2019-09-08. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  18. ^ "World Pizza Introduces a Reusable Pizza Box". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  19. ^ "This Week in Restaurant News: Reinventing the Pizza Box and Rainier Beer". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
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