The Asheville Pizza Showdown was a huge success. Lots of great pizzerias from the community came out to support Manna Food Bank. Breweries like Craggie Brewing, Pisgah Brewing, Dry County Brewing, and Highland Brewing donated the beer to sponsor the event.
The race was close, but here are the Top 3 Pizza Showdown Winners for each category:
Cheese Pizza
1st Place – Pomodoros Cafe – with locations in East and South Asheville
2nd Place – Frank’s Roman Pizza – with locations in East Asheville and Enka

3rd Place – Woody’s Pizza & Hoagies – located in East Asheville
Specialty Pizza
1st Place – Favilla’s New York Style Pizza – located in West Asheville

2nd Place – Strada Italiano – located in Downtown Asheville

3rd Place – The Pizza Shop – located in Spruce Pine NC
People’s Choice Pizza
1st Place – Rollin’ Stone Pizza Company – located in Black Mountain NC

2nd Place – Woody’s Pizza & Hoagies – located in East Asheville

3rd Place – Vinnie’s Italian – located in North Asheville
Special thanks to Tribe Management for organizing the event, and to OX + CO for all of the graphic design work. We would also like to thank Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria for the tents!
Thank you to our sponsors on the graphic below: