Big Slices and Neighborhood Flavor at Slice 420

At Slice 420 in Old Colorado City, a single slice can take over the plate. These are the generous, fold-it-if-you-can pieces of pizza that have been described as bigger than a head, with enough crust, cheese and toppings to make a quick stop feel like a full meal.

The format is happily straightforward: order a slice, look over the specials when they are offered, add a side if the mood strikes, and settle in or carry lunch into the neighborhood. It works equally well for a fast bite between shop stops and for a lingering casual meal.

New York-style pizza is on the menu, but Slice 420 is not devoted to a single school of pie. The selection also reaches into Detroit-style pizza and Sicilian deep-dish, giving a hungry visitor a few very different ways to approach lunch.

The crust has a crisp, crunchy reputation, with enough flavor to remain noticeable beneath the toppings. On the Sicilian version, that crisp exterior is paired with a fluffy interior—a useful contrast when you want something more substantial than a thin slice.

Detroit-style pizza is another specialty to seek out when it is available. Its appearance may depend on the day's offerings, as can other special slices, so the case rewards a close look rather than a firm plan made before arrival.

The specialty names give the menu a little swagger. Mountain Man, Hawaiian, Chicken Bacon Ranch, Recovery Rebel and The Sofia are among the combinations that have built a following, and they cover a lot of ground without making every choice an exercise in heat.

Shrimp Scampi is a recurring standout, particularly when it appears on a weekend or specialty lineup. It is an unexpected direction for a slice counter and a good reminder that this is not a place limited to the usual pepperoni-and-cheese routine.

There are meat-heavy choices, vegetarian combinations, spicy options and milder ones, with both white-sauce and marinara-based pizzas in the mix. A group can order around the table rather than negotiate a single pie, which is one of the quiet pleasures of a serious by-the-slice operation.

Hot honey is also available for those who like a sweet-spicy finish. A drizzle can shift the balance of a savory slice without requiring everyone at the table to order the same flavor.

The garlic knots have their own following, especially the Bomberz garlic knots and the honey-garlic version. They are not merely a filler while pizza is on the way; they make sense as a shared side or as a small extra when one slice is already doing the heavy lifting.

The garlic is present without turning the whole order into a dare, and the seasoning and texture stay balanced. Honey-garlic knots bring a little contrast to a marinara-forward meal, while the Bomberz name suggests a more full-throttle snack.

Slice 420's family-run identity is closely tied to a mission of raising awareness around plant-based medical treatments. That mission is reflected in a menu that makes room for vegan pizza, not as an afterthought but as a real option alongside the more loaded slices.

Plant-based cheese and vegetable toppings give vegan diners a proper pizza order to consider. The combination of sauce, crust, cheese and vegetables has been especially appreciated for its richness, and vegetarian selections are clearly organized in their own section.

The restaurant's family background is visible in more than the menu. Family photographs and signs of local community connections are part of the room, and conversation about the story behind the business can be as much a feature of the visit as deciding between a white slice and a red one.

Indoor tables, counter seating and an outdoor patio or terrace give the stop a few different rhythms. You can take a perch for a quick slice, settle into a table with friends, or eat outside when that seating is available.

The dining room can range from quiet to moderately lively, with music adding to the background. It is a relaxed, neighborhood-minded setting rather than a formal pizza parlor, and the oversized portions keep the mood pleasantly unpretentious.

First-timers do not have to decode the case alone. Staff help explain the choice between individual slices and specials, and can talk through pizza and local beer options. The owner also makes time to check on diners and share the restaurant's family story.

Pizza may be the reason to stop, but it is not the only thing to order. A breaded chicken dish is a worthwhile non-pizza option when someone at the table wants a change of pace.

Cannoli offers a simple dessert finish. After a large slice and a few garlic knots, one can be plenty to share—or a nicely restrained way to satisfy the urge for something sweet.

For takeout, phone and online ordering are available and straightforward. The by-the-slice setup also makes it easy to bring home a varied order instead of committing everyone to one topping combination.

Slice 420 fits neatly into an Old Colorado City afternoon. The surrounding neighborhood offers shops to browse and streets suited to an easy walk, so lunch can serve as a pause in the middle of a broader outing rather than the whole itinerary.

Parking in the area can be a mixed proposition, with street parking and lots mentioned and occasional difficulty finding a spot. Once you are on foot, though, a very large slice is a practical companion to a little browsing—provided you finish it before heading back into the shops.