Step inside the world’s only 1980s pop culture museum and restaurant, where Pee Wee’s Big Adventure bike hangs from the ceiling, and Michael Jackson watches you devour pizza.
What started as a passion project has transformed into Fort Collins’ #1 tourist destination, combining free museum admission with seriously delicious pizza.
Owner’s massive collection of 80s memorabilia includes original movie props, rare toys, vintage arcade games, cereal boxes, and life-size figures of Han Solo, The Terminator, and Mr. T.
MTV music videos play constantly on screens throughout the dining area while families feast on creative specialty pies. 🎮
How Totally 80’s Pizza Won Fort Collins’ Hearts
Totally 80’s Pizza won Fort Collins over by combining nostalgic ambiance with genuinely excellent pizza that doesn’t rely on gimmicks alone.
Their house-made dough and sauce with 14 herbs and spices create a foundation that reviewers consistently praise for perfect crust texture.
The crust achieves that magical balance of neither too thick nor too thin, with enough structure to support adventurous toppings like Hot Cheetos and Fritos.
Customers who initially came for the nostalgic experience return because the pizza genuinely delivers on taste, with fresh ingredients and creative flavor combinations.
The 25-cent vintage arcade games featuring Donkey Kong and other classics provide entertainment between pizza slices, creating multi-generational appeal.
Parents relive their childhood while kids discover the magic of the 1980s, with music videos from Beastie Boys, Michael Jackson, and Poison creating the soundtrack.
Food Highlights 🍕
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Milli Vanilli Green Chili Yes Really: This customer favorite combines green chili with cheese for a Colorado twist that locals call the best pizza in Fort Collins, proving that adventurous topping choices pay off.
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Maui Pizza: Skeptics become believers with this pineapple masterpiece that will genuinely make you believe pineapples belong on pizza through perfect flavor balance and fresh ingredients.
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Hot Cheetos Specialty Pizza: One of the wildest creative options, this features actual Hot Cheetos as a topping for adventurous eaters seeking that crunchy, spicy, cheesy combination.
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Fritos Pizza: Another unconventional choice that adds crunchy corn chip texture and flavor to your pizza experience, perfect for those who love mixing textures.
- Chicken Wings: The wing selection offers multiple sauce options to complement your pizza, with reviewers noting their kids especially loved them.
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Garlic Parmesan Cheese Twists: These great starters arrive piping hot with the perfect garlic punch and cheese pull that makes them essential for sharing before your pizza arrives.
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Root Beer Floats: Served in color-changing cups that add to the nostalgic 80s diner experience, these are pretty amazing according to customers seeking authentic throwback vibes.
- Ultimate Pepperoni: This pepperoni paradise features cream cheese that adds the perfect creamy bite to a smorgasbord of tiny and jumbo pepperonis, earning a solid 8.9/10 rating with jalapeño Tabasco adding optional heat. 🌶️
Atmosphere 🎸
The museum experience immerses diners in a treasure trove of 80s childhood memories, from Care Bears and Ghostbusters to Back to the Future and Alf collectibles.
MTV music videos play continuously on screens throughout the restaurant, recreating that feeling of Saturday mornings watching music videos and eating pizza with your soccer team.
The Tom Selleck-themed bathroom features the Magnum P.I. star at his sexiest, including Centaur Tom with heart-shaped chest hair for maximum nostalgic humor.
Counter service with paper cups and plates adds to the chill 80s vibes without pretension, letting the memorabilia and music videos provide the entertainment.
Bottom Line
Visit for genuinely delicious pizza with house-made dough and 14-herb sauce, the world’s largest 80s memorabilia collection with free admission, 25-cent vintage arcade games, creative specialty pizzas from Hot Cheetos to green chili, and a nostalgic atmosphere.
Address:
2567 S Shields St, Unit 4C, Fort Collins, CO 80526
📞 (970) 867-5309
🕔 Open Mon 4 PM–9 PM, Tue-Thu 11 AM–9 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM–9:30 PM, Sun 11 AM–9 PM