Mellow Mushroom Holy Shiitake Pie

The Holy Shiitake Pie is a signature pizza at Mellow Mushroom, designed as a rich and earthy creation for mushroom lovers. Instead of a traditional red sauce, it begins with an olive oil and garlic base on the restaurant's distinctive spring water dough. The pizza is then topped with a trio of mushrooms, Shiitake, button, and Portobello, along with sweet caramelized onions and a blend of mozzarella and MontAmore cheeses. After baking, it is finished with a drizzle of garlic aioli and black truffle oil, then garnished with fresh chives and shaved Parmesan. A medium slice contains about 380 calories, and the price for a whole pie ranges from $17 to $28 depending on the size.

This pizza is often described by the company as a "mushroom masterpiece" and is celebrated by customers for its complex, savory flavors. The combination of three types of mushrooms provides a deep, umami rich taste that is balanced by the sweetness of the caramelized onions. The final drizzles of garlic aioli and black truffle oil add a layer of creamy, aromatic richness that elevates it beyond a standard mushroom pizza, making it a popular gourmet choice.

Mellow Mushroom is a national pizza chain known for its psychedelic inspired art, laid back atmosphere, and creative, high quality pizzas. As a specialty gourmet mushroom pizza, the Holy Shiitake Pie has been compared with other inventive, non traditional pizzas such as the Spinach & Mushroom Pizza from California Pizza Kitchen, which also features a medley of mushrooms, and the mushroom topped craft pizzas offered at chains like Mod Pizza or Blaze Pizza.