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 very famous pizza place in Columbia, Missouri, USA. It started way back in 1973. People love its delicious pizza and its unique, fun decorations. Shakespeare's Pizza has even won some big awards! In November 2010, it won the "Best Bites Challenge: College Edition" on ABC's Good Morning America. Later, in 2019, it also won the Barstool Sports One Bite Pizza Contest.
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Where to Find Shakespeare's Pizza
Shakespeare's Pizza has three different locations in the city of Columbia. Each spot offers the same great pizza and fun atmosphere.
The Original Downtown Spot
The very first Shakespeare's Pizza was at 9th and Elm streets. This was right across from the University of Missouri campus. The original building was taken down and rebuilt. But don't worry, many of the cool decorations and some old building parts were used again in the new place! The renovated downtown location reopened in 2016.
West Columbia Location
A second Shakespeare's Pizza opened in 2004. People often call this one Shakespeare's West. You can find it on the west side of town. It is located at the corner of West Broadway and Broadfield Drive.
South Columbia Location
The third Shakespeare's Pizza opened in 2012. This one is known as Shakespeare's South. It is located on Peachtree Drive, just off Providence Road. This spot serves the south side of Columbia.
Enjoying Frozen Shakespeare's Pizza
You can also enjoy Shakespeare's Pizza at home! Frozen Shakespeare's pizzas are sold in many grocery stores. You can find them in Columbia, Mid-Missouri, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield.
Order Online for Delivery
If you don't live near these cities, you can still get a frozen pizza. Shakespeare's Frozen pizzas can be bought online. They ship to 23 different states, including Missouri.
Frozen Pizza Fundraisers
Frozen Shakespeare's Pizza is also a popular choice for fundraisers. Many groups and schools in the Midwest use these pizzas to raise money.
