Downtown Davenport, Iowa, has a secret weapon, and it comes folded in half with a mountain of toppings on top. 🍕
Lopiez Pizza, the rock & roll New York-style pizzeria launched by brothers Andrew and Peter Lopez, has been shaking up the Quad Cities pizza scene since 2019 — and locals simply cannot get enough of it.
How Lopiez Pizza Won Davenport’s Hearts
It takes more than just good dough to win over a Midwest crowd, but brothers Andrew and Peter Lopez came prepared. 🎸
Opening their doors on June 28th, 2019 — right in the aftermath of a devastating spring flood that had shaken downtown Davenport — the Lopez brothers didn’t just open a pizza shop; they planted a flag.
They brought something the Quad Cities had never quite seen before: big, hand-tossed New York-style slices with an unapologetic rock and roll soul.
From day one, Lopiez set out to “disrupt the pizza space” in the Quad Cities, and judging by the loyal fanbase that followed, mission accomplished.
One of the smartest moves the brothers made early on was introducing their artist-themed pizza of the month program, a rotating special that ties local and touring artists to the menu — putting both cash in artists’ pockets and buzz in customers’ mouths. 🎨
Longtime locals and visiting travelers alike have repeatedly called it “the best pizza in the Quad Cities and possibly the best between Chicago and Denver” — high praise for an independent pizza restaurant that started with nothing but big dreams and bigger slices.
Visitors passing through Davenport are routinely sent to Lopiez by bartenders, hotel staff, and locals, with one traveler recounting being told it was an absolute must-visit stop and immediately calling it “a favorite” upon walking through the door.
That kind of organic, neighbor-to-neighbor recommendation is the lifeblood of a thriving family-owned restaurant — and Lopiez has earned every single one.
Food Highlights
- Puerco Loco: Translated loosely to “Crazy Pork,” this pie is exactly that — mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, and chorizo piled high on that signature agave crust. 🐷
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Pepperoni: The undisputed number-one seller — a classic hand-tossed New York-style slice topped with pepperoni on an agave crust with red sauce and mozzarella. 🍕
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Sausage: Built on the same beloved agave crust and red base, this slice is loaded with freshly cooked Italian sausage.
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Margarita: Fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and a dusting of parmesan. 🌿
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Hi Ya Wanna (Hawaiian Pizza): Fresh shaved ham, mozzarella, and pineapple for a sweet-and-savory combination.
- The R.I. Arsenal: Loaded with pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, mozzarella, mushrooms, black olives, tomatoes, green peppers, onion, artichoke hearts, spinach, and extra cheese. 💪
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Spicy Pina: The wild child of the menu — pepperoni, pineapple, and jalapeños collide in a pie that the restaurant itself describes as “it will hurt so good.” 🌶️
- Southwestern Ranch Pizza: It starts with a chipotle pesto base, layered with mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh jalapeños, onions, bacon, and tequila lime chicken.
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Chavo’s Garden: The vegetarian hero of the menu — mozzarella, mushrooms, black olives, Roma tomatoes, green peppers, onions, artichoke hearts, topped with fresh basil and shredded parmesan. 🥦
Atmosphere
Lopiez is a full-on rock and roll experience, not just a pizza shop — expect cement floors, the work of famous local artist Johnnie Cluney on the walls, and cutting-edge rock music played at levels that fill the room without killing conversation. 🎶
The full bar is stocked with microbrews and tallboy PBRs, making it just as much a neighborhood bar as a pizza destination in downtown Davenport.
Regulars consistently describe the vibe as “fun and laid back,” with TVs on the walls showing everything from classic films to wrestling, and a crowd of regulars who look like they’d happily eat Lopiez pizza every single day.
Bottom Line
Lopiez is a must-visit for anyone in the Quad Cities — and here’s why: it’s a true brothers-owned, family-run operation with scratch-made New York-style pizza, a rock-and-roll bar atmosphere, a creative and rotating menu, genuine community roots, and slices so good that even transplanted New Yorkers and Chicago foodies can’t stop talking about them. 🍕🎸
Address:
429 E. 3rd St. Suite #1, Davenport, IA 52801
📞 (563) 424-1130
🕔 Open Tue–Thu: 11 AM–10 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM–Midnight | Sun: 11 AM–10 PM | Mon: 4 PM–10 PM