Mellow Mushroom Menu Prices 2026: Stone-Baked Pizza, Hoagies & Craft Beer

A large (16") cheese pizza is about $22.49 nationally as of May 2026. Large specialty pizzas run $26.49-$28.99 — the iconic Kosmic Karma is $26.49 and the loaded House Special is $28.99. As a sit-down casual chain, Mellow Mushroom prices well above fast-casual pizza spots like Blaze, but the pies are larger, stone-baked on a signature crust and meant for sharing. Build-your-own toppings are about $2.79 each.

Mellow Mushroom's signature crust is made with a spring-water dough, hand-tossed, stone-baked, and finished with a dusting of Parmesan cheese and garlic butter around the edge. The result is a crust that's crisp on the outside, chewy inside, and seasoned to the rim — a defining feature that fans cite as the main reason they prefer Mellow over chain competitors. A gluten-free crust is available on the small (10") size for about a $3.99 upcharge.

The Kosmic Karma ($26.49 large) is Mellow Mushroom's most iconic specialty pizza and the one most often recommended to first-timers. It's built on a red-sauce and olive-oil base with mozzarella, sun-dried and Roma tomatoes, feta cheese and a pesto swirl. The combination of bright tomato, tangy feta and herby pesto is the flavor most associated with the brand. It's a vegetarian-friendly pie, though it can be customized with toppings.

Yes — Mellow Mushroom is unusually strong on plant-based options for a pizza chain. Vegetarian specialty pies include the Magical Mystery Tour, Great White and Holy Shiitake Pie, plus the Mega-Veggie Hoagie and several salads. The chain also offers vegan cheese and a gluten-free crust at most locations, making it possible to build a fully vegan pizza. Confirm vegan cheese availability and shared-oven preparation with your specific location.

Yes — Mellow Mushroom maintains one of the more extensive craft beer programs in casual pizza dining, with rotating regional and national drafts. Craft pints run around $7.50 and domestic drafts about $5.50, with bottle and can selections varying by location. The beer list pairs with the chain's counterculture, music-and-art-inspired atmosphere — many locations treat the tap list as a destination in itself. Selection differs substantially store to store.

They're different formats. Mellow Mushroom is a full-service, sit-down casual-dining restaurant with table service, a craft-beer bar, larger shareable pizzas (10"-16"), hoagies, calzones and a distinctive themed atmosphere. Blaze and similar fast-casual chains are counter-service, single-size personal pizzas baked in about three minutes for one person. Mellow's large cheese pizza ($22.49) is meant to feed several people, while a Blaze pizza (~$10) feeds one — so per-person costs are closer than the headline prices suggest.

As of 2026 Mellow Mushroom operates around 150 locations, concentrated in the South and East — Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Florida and surrounding states have the highest density. Founded in Atlanta in 1974, the chain grew from a single counterculture-era pizzeria into a regional franchise system known for its psychedelic, art-filled interiors that vary uniquely from store to store. Use the locator at mellowmushroom.com to find the nearest location.

Yes — Mellow Mushroom offers a gluten-free crust on the small (10") pizza for about a $3.99 upcharge. The chain has historically been recognized for accommodating dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegan options. However, pizzas are baked in shared stone ovens, so cross-contact is possible; guests with celiac disease or serious allergies should confirm preparation procedures with their specific location before ordering.