Deep in the heart of Alaska’s interior, one locally-owned pizzeria is turning heads — and filling stomachs — with some of the most creative, boldly flavored wood-fired pizza you’ll find anywhere in the Last Frontier. 🍕
The Hungry Robot in Fairbanks, Alaska is a must-visit destination for anyone who believes that great pizza is an art form — and that no topping combination is too daring to try.
How The Hungry Robot won Fairbanks’ hearts
What started as a small, passion-driven pizza spot on Old Steese Highway quickly became one of Fairbanks’ most talked-about dining destinations — and it’s not hard to understand why. 🔥
Every single pizza is made completely from scratch — dough, sauces, and all — and baked fresh to order in a wood-fired oven that gives each pie its unmistakable smoky, crisp-bottomed character.
Owner Randy has built a reputation not just for incredible food, but for being genuinely warm and accommodating to every guest who walks through the door — including those with dietary preferences like vegan cheese options, which the restaurant happily provides.
The menu is a jaw-dropping roster of inventive specialty pizzas that would feel right at home in a major food city — from a Thai-inspired peanut sauce pie to a taco-style pizza loaded with crushed corn chips and avocado-cilantro-lime sauce. 🌶️
Locals rave about the quality, creativity, and consistency, and the Hungry Robot has amassed hundreds of glowing reviews from fans who describe it as “one of the best pizzas ever in town” and “absolutely worth the wait.”
The buzz even caught the attention of the nationally televised food show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, which brought a wave of out-of-town visitors eager to discover what Fairbanks had already known for years — that this little robot serves some seriously great pizza. 🤖🍕
Food Highlights
- Murdered by Meat: Not for the faint of heart — this beast features homemade red sauce, locally sourced ground beef, sweet Italian sausage, sliced pepperoni, diced pepperoni, and bacon bits.
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Dilly Dilly: An in-house roasted garlic cream sauce base, loaded with a ton of dill pickles, drizzled with garlic-dill ranch, and finished with a Romano/Parmesan/dill mix. 🥒
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No Truffle at All: A roasted garlic white sauce pizza topped with five kinds of mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, cremini, portobello, and white) sautéed in white wine and shallots, finished with arugula, shaved Parmesan, and garlic oil.
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Thai Town: Thai-inspired peanut sauce, shredded chicken breast, mozzarella, pickled carrots, raw bean sprouts, cilantro, chopped peanuts, and a drizzle of sweet Thai chili sauce. 🥜
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The Spicy Islander: Red sauce, Canadian bacon, fresh pineapple, fresh jalapeños, and bacon — this is the pizza for those who love a tropical kick of heat and sweetness.
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Okie Dokie Artichoke: Pesto sauce, fresh chicken, artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella pearls, and sun-dried tomatoes — a lighter, herb-forward option.🌿
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Gringo: A wildly creative taco-style pizza built on a refried bean and salsa verde sauce base, topped with seasoned local ground beef, mozzarella, lettuce, diced onions and tomatoes, black olives, a Tillamook 4-cheese blend, crushed corn chips, and a creamy avocado-cilantro-lime sauce. 🌮
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Supreme: The classic done The Hungry Robot way — homemade red sauce, sliced pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage, red onions, green peppers, black olives, and sautéed mushrooms.
- Burning Bumble Bee: A spiced-up red sauce pizza loaded with sliced and cubed pepperoni, finished with a drizzle of spicy ancho-infused honey. 🐝🔥
Atmosphere
The Hungry Robot is a small, comfortable, and unpretentious spot — the kind of place where the food does all the talking and the vibe is laid-back and welcoming. 🏠
The menu is displayed on the wall, keeping things casual and approachable, and the space has an easy, neighborhood hangout feel that locals clearly love.
It can get busy — and wait times can run around 20–25 minutes during peak hours — but regulars swear by the trick of ordering ahead in the afternoon for a smooth dinner pickup.
Bottom Line
Reasons to visit The Hungry Robot in Fairbanks: 🤖🍕
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Scratch-made everything — dough, sauces, and daily-shredded mozzarella
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Wildly creative menu with dozens of specialty wood-fired pizzas
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Locally sourced ingredients supporting Alaskan producers
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Beloved by locals and visitors alike, with hundreds of rave reviews
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Featured on national TV — a proven stamp of pizza greatness
Address:
910 Old Steese Hwy, Suite C, Fairbanks, AK 99701
📞 (907) 347-8117
🕔 Open Mon–Sat, 11 AM–9 PM (Fri–Sat until 10 PM) | Closed Sunday