Pizza, Pints, and Pure Joy: Eating at Centro Woodfired Pizzeria in Cedar City, Utah

Pizza, Pints, and Pure Joy: Eating at Centro Woodfired Pizzeria in Cedar City, Utah

There are pizza joints, and then there’s Centro Woodfired Pizzeria—where the crust is so perfect, you start re-evaluating your life choices and asking why every pizza you’ve ever had didn’t taste like this. Located in the heart of Cedar City, Utah, Centro isn’t just a meal—it’s a moment.

Whether you’re post-hike, pre-show, or just pretending to be outdoorsy while wearing hiking boots for fashion, Centro is the kind of place that welcomes you in, feeds you like royalty, and sends you out with the type of satisfaction usually reserved for cozy naps and freshly folded laundry.

The Brooklyn Pepperoni: A Love Letter in Crust Form

Let’s get straight to it: I ordered the Brooklyn Pepperoni, and I may never be the same again.

The crust? Woodfired perfection. Just the right balance of crisp and chew, slightly charred on the edges with that soft interior that makes you pause and whisper “wow” into your plate. The pepperoni was stacked generously—crispy at the edges, spicy in all the right ways, and living its best life on a bed of gooey mozzarella and vibrant, tangy tomato sauce.

It’s the kind of pizza that turns “I’ll just have a slice” into “Don’t touch that last piece—I’ve named it.”

Beer Me: Kiitos Amber Ale, You Smooth Little Devil

To accompany this slice of heaven, I opted for the Kiitos Amber Ale—a local brew out of Salt Lake City that made my pizza taste even better (which is impressive, because the pizza was already doing the most).

The amber ale was malty, smooth, slightly nutty, and just the right amount of bold without overpowering. In short, it was like the best friend your pepperoni didn’t know it needed.

What Else Is On the Menu? Temptation, That’s What.

Yes, I came for the Brooklyn Pepperoni, but don’t think I wasn’t eyeballing the rest of the menu like a pizza-hungry detective.

Centro’s got everything from the classic Margherita (for the purists) to more adventurous picks like the Prosciutto Arugula, Spicy Sausage & Peppers, and a White Pie that practically winked at me from the next table over. There are also small plates like meatballs, house-made bread, and fresh salads—aka, fancy words for “start here before you dive face-first into pizza."

Vegetarian? Covered. Gluten-sensitive? Ask—they’ve got options. Craving dessert? Get the house-made panna cottaand thank me later.

And After You Eat? Welcome to Cedar City.

Centro is just a stone’s throw from all the best that Cedar City has to offer:

• Utah Shakespeare Festival: Catch a show and feel cultured. Extra points if you quote Shakespeare while ordering pizza (e.g., "To crust or not to crust?").

• Southern Utah University: Take a stroll around campus, pretend you're 19 again, and try not to pull a hamstring.

• Frontier Homestead State Park Museum: Learn about pioneer life and suddenly appreciate your air-conditioned pizza parlor even more.

• Cedar Breaks National Monument: Because nothing says “romantic post-pizza stroll” like a dramatic canyon at 10,000 feet.

• Local shops and galleries: Walk off the pizza and maybe pick up a handmade mug to commemorate your crusty adventure.

Come Hungry, Leave Gloriously Full

Centro Woodfired Pizzeria isn’t just a meal—it’s a delicious little chapter in your Cedar City adventure. Whether you’re fueling up for a hike or winding down after a long day, it delivers the goods: top-tier pizza, local brews, and the kind of crust that haunts your dreams in the best possible way.

So if you’re anywhere near southern Utah, do yourself a favor. Head to Centro. Order the Brooklyn Pepperoni. Grab a Kiitos Amber Ale. And remember to savor every bite—because great pizza, like great memories, should never be rushed.