Atlas Pizza is a pizzeria with multiple locations in Portland, Oregon.

Atlas Pizza
Exterior of the Division Street pizzeria in 2021
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Restaurant information
Established2014 (2014)
Owner(s)
  • Eli Johnson
  • John Ricci
Food typePizza
CityPortland
StateOregon
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45°30′17″N 122°37′37″W / 45.5047°N 122.6270°W / 45.5047; -122.6270
Websiteatlaspizzapdx.com

Description

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Atlas Pizza serves New York–style pizza. The Sluzrenko has pepperoni, pineapple, and jalapeño.[1]

History

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Exterior of the Foster-Powell pizzeria, 2022

The original pizzeria opened on Division Street in southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood in 2014,[2] using the space previously occupied by Road Runner Café.[1][3] A second opened on North Killingsworth Street in the Humboldt neighborhood in 2017,[4][5] and a third opened on Foster Road in southeast Portland's Foster-Powell neighborhood in 2019.[6][7]

Eli Johnson and John Ricci are co-owners.[8][9] The Black-owned business participated in Black Restaurant Week in 2021.[10] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the business saw increased labor and product costs.[11]

Reception

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Nathan Williams included Atlas Pizza in Eater Portland's 2021 list of "Where to Grab Pizza by the Slice in and Around Portland".[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Atlas Pizza". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  2. ^ "Atlas Pizza". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  3. ^ Bakall, Samantha (2014-04-08). "Family-oriented Atlas Pizza opening in Roadrunner Cafe space on Southeast Division". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  4. ^ Walsh, Chad (2017-01-26). "Atlas Pizza Expanding to N Killingsworth Street". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2017-02-10. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  5. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (2017-07-20). "Atlas Pizza Declares Opening Date on North Killingsworth". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  6. ^ a b Williams, Nathan (2021-12-03). "Where to Grab Pizza by the Slice in and Around Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-12-04. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  7. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2019-04-03). "Foster-Powell Nabs Yet Another Pizzeria This Week". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-01-11. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  8. ^ Miller, Henry Latourette (2020-07-01). "Portland permits for on-street dining leave some BIPOC-owned businesses behind". Street Roots. Archived from the original on 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  9. ^ Sorenson, Saundra (2020-12-03). "Black Restaurant Owners Keep Doors Open, Often at Great Loss". The Skanner. Archived from the original on 2021-04-18. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  10. ^ Bjorke, Christopher (February 19, 2021). "Black Restaurant Week brings attention to Portland's pandemic-hit businesses". Portland Business Journal. Archived from the original on February 19, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  11. ^ Garcia, Isabella (November 16, 2021). "For Portland Restaurants Battling Supply Chain Disruptions, the Only Way Out Is Through". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
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