Mellow Mushroom Maui Wowie

The Maui Wowie is a signature Mellow Mushroom pizza that offers a creative and bold take on a tropical or "Hawaiian" style pie. It begins with a vibrant pesto base and is topped with mozzarella cheese, smoky bacon, savory jerk chicken, honey ham, sweet pineapple, and tangy banana peppers. This combination creates a complex flavor experience that balances the savory jerk spice and smoky meats with the sweet notes of pineapple and the tangy kick of banana peppers. A medium slice contains about 370 calories, and the price for a whole pie can range from $20 to $38 depending on size and location.

Mellow Mushroom sets itself apart from many other pizzerias with its unique pizza crust. The dough is made from a whole wheat blend and spring water, then hand-tossed for a distinctive, flavorful, and chewy texture. The restaurant's overall approach is centered on baking high-quality, stone-baked pizzas with fresh and gourmet toppings, and the Maui Wowie is a prime example of their philosophy of elevating familiar concepts with more inventive ingredients like a pesto base and jerk chicken.

The Maui Wowie competes with other inventive pizzas from national chains including the Hawaiian Pizza from California Pizza Kitchen, and the customizable tropical-style pizzas from MOD Pizza and Blaze Pizza.