Shakespeare's Pizza facts for kids
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Original location at 9th & Elm
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| Private | |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | Columbia, Missouri, US, 1973 |
| Headquarters |
225 South 9th Street
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Columbia, Missouri USA
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Number of locations
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3 |
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Area served
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Columbia, Missouri, United States |
| Products | Pizza Beer Frozen pizza |
| Owner | Jay and Nancy Lewis Kurt Mirtsching (manager) |
Shakespeare's Pizza is a super popular pizza place that started in 1973 in Columbia, Missouri, USA. It's famous for its delicious pizza and its unique, fun decorations.
This pizza spot has even won some cool awards! In 2010, Shakespeare's Pizza won the "Best Bites Challenge: College Edition" on ABC's Good Morning America show. Then, in 2019, it won the Barstool Sports One Bite Pizza Contest, which is a big deal in the pizza world!
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Where to Find Shakespeare's Pizza
Shakespeare's Pizza has three different locations in Columbia, Missouri.
The Original Downtown Spot
The very first Shakespeare's Pizza was at 9th and Elm streets. This spot was right across from the University of Missouri campus. The original building was taken down, but a brand new one was built in the exact same spot! They even used some of the old decorations and building materials in the new place, which is pretty cool. This renovated downtown location opened its doors again in 2016.
Other Locations Around Town
- Shakespeare's West: A second location opened in 2004. People often call it Shakespeare's West. You can find it on the west side of town, at the corner of West Broadway and Broadfield Drive.
- Shakespeare's South: The third location, called Shakespeare's South, opened in 2012. It's on Peachtree Drive, just off Providence Road, on the south side of Columbia.
Take-Home Frozen Pizza
Did you know you can even buy Shakespeare's frozen pizza? You can find it in grocery stores in Columbia, Mid-Missouri, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield.
If you don't live near those cities, you can also buy the frozen pizzas online! They ship to 23 states, including Missouri. Shakespeare's frozen pizzas are also a popular choice for fundraisers across the Midwest.
