When Sandy locals crave pizza that’s anything but ordinary, they head to Slackwater, a locally owned pizzeria that has been serving artisanal pies and craft beer since 2011. 🍕
This isn’t your average pizza joint—it’s a community hub where creative flavor combinations meet a laid-back atmosphere, complete with live music on weekends and over 300 craft beers to choose from.
With vegan and gluten-free options available, plus Cicerone™-Certified staff who know their brews, Slackwater has carved out a special place in Utah’s dining scene.
How Slackwater Won Sandy’s Hearts
Slackwater earned its reputation by doing what so many restaurants talk about but few actually achieve: perfecting the fundamentals while pushing creative boundaries.
The restaurant opened its doors in 2011 with a simple mission—serve artisan pizzas made with quality ingredients and pair them with an exceptional beer selection 🍺.
What really set them apart was their commitment to the local community and their willingness to experiment with bold flavor profiles that you won’t find at chain restaurants.
Live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays added to the appeal, creating a vibrant atmosphere that wasn’t too loud to prevent conversation.
But perhaps most importantly, Slackwater proved that a locally-owned establishment could compete with—and surpass—national chains by focusing on creativity, quality, and community connection.
Food Highlights
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California Sunrise: Their best-selling pizza features green goddess dressing as the base, topped with roasted chicken, seasoned grape tomatoes, peppered bacon, and a three-cheese blend, then finished with fresh avocado, spinach, and another green goddess drizzle 🥑.
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Tikkachu: This Indian-inspired creation starts with masala sauce, marinated chicken, basmati rice, red onions, and a three-cheese blend, finished with another masala drizzle and cilantro.
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza: Starting with a honey buffalo base, this pie is loaded with roasted chicken, peppered bacon, and red onions, then topped with gorgonzola crumbles, a honey buffalo drizzle, and cilantro 🌶️.
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Southern Comfort Pizza: this pie features house-made roasted Anaheim whiskey barbecue sauce with Carolina flair, topped with roasted chicken, roasted red bell peppers, red onions, a three-cheese blend, and finished with fresh coleslaw and cilantro.
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Margherita Pizza: A classic done right with your choice of house marinara or garlic-infused olive oil, fresh buffalo mozzarella, topped with fresh chiffonade basil, seasoned grape tomatoes, and a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper.
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Aloha Pizza: House marinara, sliced ham, peppered bacon, grilled pineapple, and a three-cheese blend come together in this tropical-inspired pie 🌺.
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Iron Horse: Dubbed the owner’s favorite, this classic features house marinara, pepperoni, herbed sausage, red onion, roasted red bell peppers, and a three-cheese blend.
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Hot Honey DP: A double pepperoni hot honey pizza featuring big slices of pepperoni, a three-cheese blend, and more cupped old-school pepperonis on top, drizzled with hot honey and garnished with parsley.
- Gyro Pizza: Garlic-infused olive oil topped with shaved gyro lamb, grape tomatoes, sliced red onions, and then finished with tzatziki drizzle, feta, and diced cucumbers. This Mediterranean-inspired creation brings authentic Greek flavors to pizza form.
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Grape & Gorgeous: This mind-bending pizza starts with garlic-infused olive oil, blistered red grapes, peppered bacon, rosemary, and gorgonzola crumbles, finished with house-made balsamic reduction.
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Sunrise Special: This breakfast-inspired pizza starts with a base of garlic-infused olive oil, shallots, roasted red bell peppers, blistered grape tomatoes, roasted garlic, and two eggs, finished with chiffonade spinach and house-made balsamic reduction drizzle.
Atmosphere
Slackwater delivers a hip, casual, and trendy vibe that’s perfect for groups or a fun night out with friends.
The restaurant features cool decor and a laid-back environment where guests can genuinely relax and enjoy themselves 🎵.
Live music on Friday and Saturday nights adds energy without overwhelming conversation, creating the ideal backdrop for socializing.
With amenities like outdoor seating, a pool table, and family-friendly policies, the space accommodates everyone from date nights to casual hangouts.
Bottom Line
Slackwater deserves a visit for its legendary crust that customers eat completely, creative artisan pizzas with bold flavor combinations you won’t find elsewhere, an impressive selection of over 300 craft beers, live entertainment that enhances the dining experience, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home.
Address:
10355 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070
đź“ž (801) 572-2568
🕔 Open Mon-Thu 11 AM–10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM–11 PM, Sun 10 AM–9 PM