Every great pizza town has one place locals argue is the best, and in Richland, that place is Stick+Stone Wood-Fired Pizza. 🔥
This wood-fired pizzeria has spent years perfecting Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a blazing wood oven, and the results have earned it a stack of local awards.
It’s the kind of spot where regulars have a go-to order memorized, and newcomers usually leave with one too.
How Stick+Stone won Richland’s hearts
Stick+Stone opened its doors in 2016, but its real turning point came in 2020 when longtime manager Talon Yager purchased the restaurant, fulfilling a lifelong dream of owning his own place.
Yager had been with the pizzeria since the beginning, so the transition felt less like a change and more like a natural next step for the team.
His vision was clear: keep the wood-fired oven at the heart of everything, while pushing the menu toward something closer to a full Italian restaurant experience rather than a simple pizza joint.
That evolution is a big reason Stick+Stone has become a go-to name in Tri-Cities pizza. The restaurant has racked up recognition in the Tri-Cities Best competition from the Tri-City Herald, taking home Gold for Best Pizza, Silver for Best Lunch Spot and Best Salad, and Bronze for Best Sandwiches. 🏆
The centerpiece of the dining room is the wood-fired pizza oven, where pies like the Honey Badger cook at high heat for that signature blistered, slightly smoky crust.
Diners have specifically pointed to the Tuscan Chicken pizza as a favorite pick when splitting a pie with a friend, and many first-timers end up going back for the same signature pizzas again and again.
That kind of repeat business, built pizza by pizza, is exactly how a neighborhood pizzeria turns into a Richland institution. 🍷
Food Highlights
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Honey Badger Pizza – The restaurant’s best-selling pie, a bold combination that’s become the signature order for first-time visitors.
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Patata Pizza – Topped with creamy leek sauce, Yukon gold potatoes, rosemary, garlic confit, and prosciutto cotto.
- Margherita Pizza – Fresh mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Tuscan Chicken Pizza – A diner favorite for sharing, blending roasted chicken with classic Tuscan-style toppings.
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Colonel Mustard Pizza – Features honey mustard sauce, grape tomatoes, bacon, chicken, provolone, and onion tossed in barbecue aioli.
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Quattro Formaggi Pizza – A four-cheese pie built for cheese lovers who want maximum richness in every slice.
- Meat Lovers Pizza – Piled with pepperoni, sausage, and caramelized onion for a hearty, loaded pie.
- Jumbo Pepperoni Pizza – A classic red pie loaded with fresh mozzarella, jumbo pepperoni, and shaved parmigiano-reggiano.
Atmosphere
Inside, Stick+Stone feels warm and modern-rustic, with the glowing wood-fired oven serving as the visual centerpiece of the whole dining room. 🍺
It’s casual enough for a quick lunch but has enough character for a relaxed dinner with friends, especially paired with the restaurant’s beer and wine selection.
The open kitchen layout means guests can watch their pizza go from dough to blistered crust in real time. It’s unpretentious, lively, and built around one very hot oven.
Bottom Line
Visit for the award-winning wood-fired pizzas, the locally-owned story behind the counter, and a menu built on genuine Neapolitan technique. Add a warm, rustic dining room and a loyal local following, and it’s easy to see why Stick+Stone keeps winning fans in Richland.
Address:
3027 Duportail St, Richland, WA 99352
📞 (509) 942-1234
🕔 Open daily, 11 AM–9 PM (hours vary by season)