In the scheme of things, pizza never tasted - or sounded - as delicious as it does at this one-of-a-kind pizza restaurant in Arizona. Organ Stop Pizza may have an unusual name, but once inside this eatery, you'll be keenly aware of what it all means.
The restaurant, located in Mesa, is home to what is regarded as the biggest and the best pipe organ in the world. And you get to watch, and hear, it in action while you chow down on one of America's favorite meals: pizza.
The first time you eat at Organ Stop Pizza, the outside gives you a sense that you're not walking into a typical pizza joint. The building is colossal; big enough, in fact, to hold a theater.
And it does! The gargantuan dining hall is two stories, and every seat at every table has a prime view of the singular wall that holds the 15 ranks/sets of pipes. The ceiling height is 43 feet, creating an unparalleled acoustic sensation.
If you think the food is overshadowed by the music of the world's largest Wurlitzer pipe organ, then think again. The pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and salads are plentiful and flavorful.
Even the dessert rivals the entertainment. (Everyone loves Superman ice cream, right?)
With the exception of a 10-15 minute break each hour, the organ is played whenever the restaurant is open. Music begins 30 minutes after opening, and each performance is generally 30-45 minutes — and then the organist gets a break.
This restaurant concept began in 1972 in Phoenix and a second location opened in 1975 in Mesa. The Phoenix location is no longer open, so Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa is truly one of a kind. Are you ready to head to Mesa to check it out?
Organ Stop Pizza is located at 1149 E Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204. Cash and U.S. checks are the only currency accepted; they do not accept credit or debit cards.
The hours vary by season. Now through Nov. 20, 2018, the hours are Monday through Thursday 5:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m., Friday 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. From November 21, 2018 to mid-April 2019, the hours are Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Learn more on the official website for Organ Stop Pizza and on their Facebook page.
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