Trying Colorado MOUNTAIN PIE at Beau Jo's! Denver's Iconic Pizza

Colorado mountain pie is a style of pizza most people are not familiar with. It's characterized by a very thick crust, which is braided and infused with honey. The crust is often eaten with more honey on the side for a quick and delicious impromptu dessert!
Now Colorado style pizza may be unique, but is it worth the hype? Is it all its cracked up to be or is it just means for the annals of history? We decide to try Colorado Denver style pizza and go to the source. Who invented Colorado Style Pizza? Who invented Colorado Mountain Pies? The legends say it originated at Beau Jo's.
Is Beau Jo's legit or is Beau Jo's a tourist trap? We drove from Denver to Arvada to find out if Colorado Mountain pies are worth the hype. Is Beau Jo's one of the best pizza in Denver? This is an episode you don't want to miss!
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Restaurant Deets:
Beau Jo's Arvada
7525 W 53rd Ave, Arvada, CO 80002

[@RobertS-nx7bm]

I have lived in CO for 30 years and eaten Beau Jo's twice. It was okay, but mostly crust. Made for carb-loading for a full day of skiing. I doubt any local would call it "iconic".

[@theinitiate110]

I've lived in CO for most of my life and rarely go to Beau Jos, like 5 or 6 times in 30 years. I think their thin curst is better. Now Carls Pizza on 38th ave is far superior pizza.

[@garyco766]

It's definitely iconic, but few Coloradoans would say it's particularly special. It's good pizza, but not amazing. It's mostly famous as a stop on the way home from skiing.

[@z1g]

Same here as far a living in CO my whole life. Never been to Beau Jo's though. I have never talked to anyone that had a good thing to say. Most calling it a gimmick. Don't think I ever will go, those pizzas look pretty blah to me.

[@garyco766]

@z1g If you do go, go with someone and get a larger pizza. The crust size doesn't change, so the bigger the pizza you get, the better the proportions of crust:pizza.

[@bvbxiong5791]

i think it depends on where you live. we've always been in Arvada, so it's iconic to us cause it's always been there while everything around it has been built up. i agree tho, it's not a place like Elway's, where you're willing to get on i-25 for to get to.

[@Paul-oh4fe]

Great waiter you had there. Really attentive. Makes a big difference when eating out especially at somewhere you've never been before.

[@chrisyasus8912]

When he said cool after the wing add on to the order I was pumped

[@debcarpenter8519]

I've never had a bad waiter at any Beau Jo's.

[@gregshonle2072]

As a Colorado near-native (lived here most of my life), the original Idaho Springs location is the best Beau Jo's location. I've never tried the Arvada location, but have tried a few other (non-mountain) locations; from my experience, the lower-altitude locations didn't seem to have correctly adjusted the recipe for the lower elevation. That was years ago, so I would need to try again. IMO, the best way to experience Beau Jo's is to first do something up in the mountains (e.g. a day skiing in the winter, or hiking a fourteener in the summer), and then having a pizza at the Idaho Springs location. CAN'T BE BEAT!

[@4Fox59]

I agree. I’m from GJ and try to stop at the Idaho Springs location when I go to Denver.

[@dininelbourne]

I tried the Arvada one and it wasn't very good. The Idaho Springs one was so much better.

[@jobbrown7847]

My experience as well.

[@ExuCaliba]

Love that the server was so chill!

[@matthewfreeman33]

I just bought my plane ticket to try this. Crappy crust smothered in honey is right up my alley. Thanks UA for endorsing

[@boyermchristopher1]

Let us know!

[@bayaninarciso]

tbh, you could have just bought some honey and pizza hut and done it yourself 😆

[@aznantboi]

@@bayaninarciso no he HAS to fly there ✈

[@user-or6yn8pm3c]

Amore Pizza in Queens New York the best

[@gmanning4881]

dont bother. the food here sucks because of 20 persent less oxygen.everything tastes like old tires.

[@davidtruong9367]

UA, your reviews are so authentic and enjoyable. “Bobbing to the music” was so much fun watching you enjoy the honey & crust. Keep up the great work!

[@chrisyounce1815]

This is my 2nd UA Eats video and I love this guy, he's honest and I really like his style of reviewing not trying to be anything else other than just down to earth kinda dude. He has a new fan.

[@Double_deuce22]

It is interesting you note the similarities with Pizza Hut and Dominos. I do not know if they get their cheese from Leprino Foods (Denver based company) but 85% of others do so. Leprino supplies cheese to 85% of the pizza market, including Pizza Hut, Domino's, Little Caesars, Papa John's, Hungry Howie's, Tombstone, Tony's, Jack's, and Digiorno. Their cheese and products are also used by Hot Pockets, Stouffer's, Smart Ones, and other products used in Yoplait yogurt, Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, and baby formula. Leprino is the US's largest exporter of lactose.

[@fernandasegovia5792]

Nice service, cozy place, and yummy food that’s enough 🤠

[@tonyeatspizza]

I can’t wait, I’m getting this in July! Looks interesting!

[@robertkatz5256]

UA you know I love your Chanel and your excellent commentary . It seems the fact that Denver is a mile up above sea level makes the dough come out that way but I’m not a pizza expert . Keep it up . Start planing hitting up Europe this summer 👍🏻

[@blepnir]

2 UA Videos in 2 days?? It must be my birthday. Excited for this 🤩

[@corylee2261]

Beau jos is fantastic...need to go to the one in idaho springs tho

[@sandtoy11510]

Why? So you can eat the same pizza seated at a picnic table ?

[@youradminbff]

Agreed about Idaho Springs. Going there soon on the way to Breck! 🎉

[@dininelbourne]

The pizza is way better at that location. @@sandtoy11510

[@youradminbff]

I love Beau Jo’s. So yummy! ❤ Excited they have plant based options now.

[@brianshaw373]

Never heard of it, despite many business trips to Colorado. Thanks for the education!

[@user-or6yn8pm3c]

Looks like Pantaleone's from Kitchen Nightmare.

[@RFSpartan]

This is considered education? Do you Google bro or we stuck in the 70s?

[@shawnleonard4974]

I love your vlogs. Is this the best fast food you could find near Colorado. I have never eaten a pizza hut, domino's, or Ceasars pie in my life. My town on long island has 20 pizza joints. I'm probably spoiled.but i do like the enthusiasm and spirit you put into trying to make it look good. Cant wait till your back in New York

[@jeffreyhertzog8275]

I love Your voice, brother! I was finishing up a project in Me kitchen while I heard You wrap up w/ thee review. Looking away, " Kermit- thee frog here!" I love Your word choice, too. Naturally fluid. Clear. Concise. You're an easy if not intoxicating listen. God Speed, Sir!

[@Bert_Wayfarer]

Thanks for the recommendation need to do research before I head out to colorado for a trip! This helps though, also makes sense in the mountains need a bit more giddy up sometimes haha honey helps

[@frankb1]

Cool. My family is going to Denver later this month. Maybe we can follow in your footsteps.

[@Lancet711]

I like that you used the phrase Fast Food Pizza. One of my favorite descriptions.

[@taldavid215]

Best videos on KZbin 🎉

[@uncleyerrrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

just made my night i'm out here in Denver too i'm wondering how UA is going to feel about the food scene.......

[@vissitorsteve]

Great server!

[@bellabubbles1974]

As a seasoned New York traveler, I found that the locals have their own affection for the food they are familiar with. The restaurants I visited that came highly recommended or had 5 star reviews, were the worst ever. Thanks UA for the great review, but I can see from the color and texture of that crust, that I would be disappointed too.

[@johnkovalicky3389]

Exactly. Jersey ( north Jersey transplant) to LA . When the locals have nothing to compare it to they think it's the bomb. Like In n Out burger joint. They line up for miles! For me its just okay at best and thier fries are like cardboard. But they love them . Uck😮

[@ramencurry6672]

I agree. Food outside of the coastal Northeast gets worse throughout the rest of America. Of course there are exceptions…..The best nachos and cheese I’ve had were in Texas and other items in other states

[@tomkat9557]

Hope you had a chance to try Colorado Green Chile. Our pizza sux.

[@susanhildreth1531]

You gotta try Dions. Get the 505, pepperoni and green chilis

[@afriendofcheese]

Definitely not true. You gotta poke around, but there are at least 5 spots that I would say have "great" pizza!

[@stevewode]

@@afriendofcheese Where?

[@f1jones544]

There's great pizza in Denver, just not Beau Jos.

[@TheRoflbbq]

Kings Chef Diner in C/S

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

I worked at a Pizza Mfg. Plant and am a "Pizza Making Hobbyist." I make PIZZA HUT PAN PIZZA "clones," only better! I make my pizzas in a cast iron griddle. The pizza in this video reminds me of one from my hometown, Wheeling, IL and a business called Wa-pa-ghetti's. They formed the edges of their crust like this one, in big balls that served as handles when one ate the slice. Delicious AND VERY filling! 😋

[@rbiv5]

Looks like pizza made for people who don't know what a good pizza tastes like.

[@badjadder]

A trip to Colorado would not be complete without a stop at the Buckhorn Tavern, once there don't skip out on the Rocky Mountain oyster!! UA I know you can't eat shellfish and I assure you this plate has got none of it despite the name 😁

[@ski-yq9ur]

hey you were in my neighborhood! well, within an hour and 1/2 with good traffic anyway. I remember going to Beau Jo's after skiing first in the early '80's when the only one was the original in Idaho Spgs. Good apres ski and it hit the spot for sure. Don't add the honey until you finish the middle on a mountain pie.

[@rockoutconsiderably]

A++++ video

[@zenbear4149]

Denver native in my 50's who loves pizza. I think I ate Beaujo's once as a kid (our family preferred Godfathers (my favorite as a kid) and PizzaHut.) Most of their locations have closed, for all the reasons you discovered. Big deal in the 70s and 80s, but all but forgotten now.

[@petermandics1517]

Thanks for checking them out UA! I've lived here for 50-years so this is a nostalgic favorite and appreciate your perspective. For others reading, I recommend the Cajun for that spicy kick and the honey on the crust to cool things down.

[@mk17173n]

Is it expensive to live there.

[@GoMathewVideo]

They used to be in several cities here in Colorado

[@jimstallings3]

You can ad the honey to the inside of the crust.

[@WilliamKShank]

YUM!!! Safe Journey! Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha!!!

[@dyi620]

That pizza is right up my alley. Thanks for the review UA. Tremendous work as always.

[@nowzthetime]

If you order a pepperoni anything it has to have Tabasco sauce on it because it makes it taste a billion times better

[@kade_kam_dad]

UA is the man. 💪🏽😁

[@jaredguy9234]

I'm from Colorado I love them but I will only go to the idaho springs location, it hits differently for some reason. Still haven't figured out why to this day.

[@edreid7872]

The honey dip reminded me of something I haven't thought of in decades.. My mom loved pouring pancake syrupy on her biscuits, as honey was never a regular part of our pantry..😅

[@Rahbinah]

My mother would give us leftover biscuits with syrup as a dessert on occasion.

[@edreid7872]

@@Rahbinah It was about Pillsbury biscuits, margarine, and Aunt Jemima syrupy.. Not one of my favorites, but Mom loved it.🤣

[@yungchum2073]

Top tier UA video tbh.

[@inmyhouse11]

Dominos with a thick crust

[@babalui66]

Must try the original Beau Jo's in Idaho Springs. My favorite is the Prairie Pie with pepperoni / sausage and can't wait to get to the crust to pour some honey on it. I've taken it a step further and put honey on the rest of the pie and the flavor just bursts. I will only do this at Beau Jo's. A must try pizza place.

[@flydude1063]

I've lived in Denver all of my life, and I've always found Beau Jo's the worst pizza in town. Everyone thinks it's great because it comes with a bottle of honey. Truth is, it's about 90% crust. Not worth the money, in my opinion. Great review at always!

[@bababooey3224]

Do up Boss 💪🔥

[@robertkatz5256]

You should have checked out Aspen a lot of upscale Iconic restaurants there

[@jimstallings3]

Beaujos is fantastic! Especially putting honey on the crust .

[@robpearce2446]

I think the honey would have been kicked up another notch with the pepper blend. Sweet and spicy is a great combo for me. Thanks for the review.

[@williamh192]

Colorado Pizza !!!!?????? Lol . Pizza premium pizza prices I'll bet , for a couple a bucks to make a 100 loaves of bread . No thanks ! Good video . I'll know what not to get when i go there , love Colorado .

[@erch4882]

What a scam. What happened to the rest of the pizza. 🍕 fuck the crust. Give me more cheese pepperoni and sauce

[@MrAlliecaulfield]

Believe me, when I lived there in the 80s. Some of the best pizza I've ever had

[@andic8287]

I think this style of pizza is different than what you interpret as pizza. Not a critique but might be a good idea to ask the server for their suggestions! You’re server was just lovely!

[@ryangies4798]

He never asks for suggestions, unlike actual KZbin reviewers.

[@aznantboi]

@@ryangies4798who are you watching that is an actual "youtube reviewer"? ua does ask for suggestions and sometimes ends up with a bad dish like the hash browns that his server recommended at delmonicos, was a waste of money. here his server recommends/suggests himself to put honey on the crust

[@ryangies4798]

@@aznantboi Clearly Mike Chen at Strictly Dumpling is UA’s hero. Mike is knowledgeable about where and what he eats and is always down for recommendations. He’s a genuine reviewer in every sense. UA has the vocabulary of an 8 year old and is only doing reviews to keep from working an actual job.

[@waynepreston542]

Pizza base looked very similar to Costco.

[@kiplingglobal5413]

I have been following since when you started. A question: Why do you review everything at room (or outdoor) temperature? That seems a bit unfair, but you are from NYC, so I suppose..... 😅

[@seka1986]

They should stuff the crust.

[@miker7233]

It’s like a specialty item. I’m from the northeast and we are not accustomed to that type of pizza. More thin crust. But they are not trying to compare it with a “ New York “ type of pizza. If I was visiting the area I would probably try it out of curiosity.

[@ghelley]

The mirroring was good only one slip up 👍👍

[@chebrneck]

I’ve eaten at the very location. Different but good. You should have also gone to Denver Diner. They have a green chili breakfast burrito to die for

[@jjmcgee83]

Denver Diner is no more as of January 2021.

[@chebrneck]

@@jjmcgee83 bummer

[@EM-re5xq]

Beau Jo's is considered a joke to most folks in Colorado. Anything you have to add honey to says enough

[@brandoncarpenter9681]

This is good ole Colorado family fun, they don’t take food so seriously over there like New York.

[@hmcdonnell23]

I've lived in Denver and thought the pizza was solid. Honey on the crust really did it for me overall.

[@mountnman3609]

As a "Chicagoan", I really like Beau Jo's. But I've only been to Idaho Springs. Would I say that Beau Jo's is better than my favorite Chicago area thin, thick or deep dish? No. But like thin crust, thick crust or deep dish, Beau Jo's mountain pie is a different style of pizza. I go to Beau Jo's to have something different, that tastes good, that is decidedly Colorado. Idaho Springs is a small mountain town and the restaurant is the old assayers office from over 100 years ago. For me, it's an entire package. Food, location, ambiance, (my) mind set. I recommend Beau Jo's to any friends that go to the Denver area, with the caveat, don't look for a life changing, best pizza you'll ever have. Go to experience something different. Chicago and New York will always have their rivalry. But any serious foodie, will try the other cities pizzas for the experience, not to prove their city is better than the other. That's what Beau Jo's is to me.

[@alexmanne]

First time I had Beau Jo's, I had it at the Idaho Springs location. I thought it was massively overrated especially for the price. Second time was in Arvada and it grew on me. Its not my first choice for pizza but I will say it is pretty good.

[@seamusobrien2675]

I think you are being kind, and that is not such a bad thing...

[@robinkomoto5573]

as a Hawaii resident, UA= "ooh ahh"

[@capnhowdy3406]

Beau Jus has a decent pizza. The crust dipped in honey is good!

[@trentbateman]

That pizza looked horrendous and is an insult to decent pizza. NY pizza is unrivaled

[@thebigmoo]

The Mountain pie looks ridiculous.. like a loaf of bread at the end of the pie.. definitely way too much dough.. ughh.. not for me

[@YabbaDabba420]

I’m from Colorado & Beau Jeau’s Blows!!!

[@jbf2858]

It's a little out of proportion when you order a small, the rolled crust will overwhelm the rest of the pie. You need to order a large and then it's perfect. When I would go skiing with friends up in the mountains in the 70's, we would always stop at Beau Jo's In Idaho Springs on the way back to Denver and chow down on a couple of large pies. Of course, we would load it up with about 3-4 more ingredients!

[@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961]

The only reason why I know about Colorado pizza is from a very specific Kitchen Nightmares episode where the restaurant served pies with the most massive crust ha

[@JacksonHerod]

Saw this place on tv way back when. Definitely would like to give it a try.

[@Azuralet]

Take a sip everytime UA says “why dont we”

[@dangerzone9747]

Honey on pizza is crazy

[@oltorf520]

ive never seen the tortilla chips on the bottom of a wing basket before. thats brilliant. wings looked bomb

[@CarolAnn-gh9fl]

I moved to Colorado in 1989……Beau Jo’s in Idaho Springs sucked 30 years ago. The first time a midwesterner started telling me about dipping pizza crust in honey; this former Long Island girl almost took the next plane out. It’s very different from what I was used to.

[@blandrooker6541]

Heh.... Beau Joe's is like if Chicago and Denver had a baby pizza, like my kids. Sweet around the outside, substantial in the middle and kinda dense😂

[@matthewetheridge4535]

When you saw the bottle did you feel like saying hi honey i'm home?!

[@westcoastspartan1528]

You need to check out pizzeria Louie’s it’s my new pizza spot and it’s Bomb love the cinnamon pizza bread everything is really good

[@trevorgeorge6031]

I've never heard the term "Fast Food Pizza" 😂

[@andrewlawson4901]

From someone who doesn't eat the crusts (unless it's authentic italian style pizzas), this is probably not my type of pizza lol. I rather have more of the middle/toppings parts than the doughy crust (will fill you up way too quickly)

[@shawnfloyd6542]

Word !

[@Alex-ye1br]

Man, you gotta try the Rocky Mtn Oysters while you're there.

[@f1jones544]

I've lived here for 15 years and never met anyone who's had those. "Delicacies" seem to often be local traditions to punk outsiders.

[@Alex-ye1br]

@@f1jones544 It was a joke.

[@denisejohnson5065]

I love all ur videos...then, now and forever I am sure, but NOPE. That crust is too much...lol. Now you have me wanting Buffalo wings

[@christianhansen3292]

dont close your eyes too hard I thought i lost you and u traveled to anotehr dimension! lol

[@user-mh3xq7de2r]

Nothing beats a new york or new haven slice

[@user-vk6ju2qf9c]

Leave the pizza to us over here in trenton nj

[@tommygunn3210]

First off, you're at the wrong one. Second, what makes it special is how strangely satisfying it is after a full day on the slopes and lastly... it's not even good anymore

[@sfguy_2k22]

yay UA 🙋‍♂️

[@The.Thirsty.K]

Flatiron is the absolute best pepper flakes period!

[@mcbean1234]

Ok. I get it. The wings could use more spice. Tell me a sixth time. I like this channel.

[@chobitASHL3Y]

as good as that might be, i'm not into crust like that. seems like a way for them to charge you more for giving you less value.

[@TakenSZN]

Born and raised in Colorado. Love seeing people enjoy Beau Jos. your server did you right about the honey. absolute game changer

[@Devan-he4kr]

Server was great.

[@artistnyc123]

The idea is to go with several people and get the extra large pie, the crust is a much smaller percentage of the pizza. Eat a few pieces you have some honey on the crust, yada yada not bad but it's definitely not a "Colorado pie". In Colorado you should've had the green chili pork. Even this place had it on the menu.

[@justthetruth2662]

Not everyone likes heat level...ask for some hot sauce...geezeeeeee

[@setaside2]

The Idaho Springs location is, in my opinion, the only one to patronize. I appreciate the satellite locations but the original does it the best.

[@marlies7444]

Miss the Mountain pie. I still put honey on my pizza.

[@megalonrulez]

Ahhh... All real Colorado patrons know to order a sausage combo there and to save the crust to eat with the honey.

[@johnkovalicky3389]

I'll take a stick of butter for the crust !!@ ouch... god bless those people... if they like it well okay then ... Sad pizza if ya wanna call it that ... thank for the head's up if I'm ever in the mile high city. 😮