Conan's Pizza

 Of the several pizzerias who call Austin home, Conan's is easily my favorite. Established in 1976, Conan's was the first to bring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza to Austin. The pizza crust is homemade each morning and allowed to rise three times to ensure thickness. Conan's also makes their own pizza sauce, and uses as many local, fresh ingredients as are available. The result is a unique and delicious pizza experience.

 A thin crust option is also available, but why would anyone do that?

 The decor of every Conan's takes inspiration from village eateries; wood panels and beams, booths and tables depending on your preference. Each is also decorated with Frank Frazzeta-style art; the artist famed for his curvy pinups, Death Dealer paintings, and the classic Conan the Barbarian designs. It also would not be an Austin icon without being a little weird and allowing patrons to contribute their mark to the walls.

 Starting with an appetizer, the cheese bread is what I would recommend. It is a warm, fluffy baguette buttered and covered in a gooey layer of mozzarella cheese. With a side of their pizza sauce for dipping, this by itself could make a satisfying light lunch.

 Gabe ordered the Savage; sausage, hamburger, pepperoni, green pepper, mushroom, onion, black olive, jalapeno, and anchovy. You have the option of with or without fire (jalapeno) and fish (anchovy). Gabe went with a wheat, thin-crust (why?). For Gabe, the standard deep-dish crust is almost too thick, an opinion that I disagree with.

 I ordered the Meaters; sausage, hamburger, pepperoni, and Canadian bacon on a wheat deep-dish crust (my choice instead of white). We both went with the 10" small pizzas. Both are cut into 6 slices and would easily be enough for two people (half of each of our pies we took home). The Meaters was deep and filled with ingredients, then covered with a thick layer of mozzarella. You will even want to eat the crust.

 The waitstaff at the West Anderson was attentive and clearly enjoyed their work, and I appreciate their skill at making certain they cleared the table of empty dishes and filled our drinks without being obtrusive. I am looking forward to my next visit.

http://conanspizza.com/

2438 W Anderson Ln.
Austin, TX 78757
Phn 512 459 3221