Ian’s Pizza

Pizza offers unique creations and is okay, but cleanliness is another thing completely! When you step in, you will find practically none of their employees wear hats or anything to prevent their hair from falling into your food that they prepare right in front of you. Also, gloves should be worn when they handle peoples food. I have given Ian’s a few tries and every time, I find a finger print right in the middle of my crust from where they grab it (no spatulas being used behind the counter at this place). GROSS! Health inspector should have shut this place down months ago!

So many options! Love their pizza. Thin and very tasty. Obviously the mac and cheese pizza is a game changer. YUM

Took a day trip to Madison with some friends. Before heading back home we wanted a late night snack and weren’t too far from Ian’s. Big slices of pizza with fun different toppings. I had a potato, bacon, and ranch slice. This was delicious and I love pizzas that use barbecue sauce instead tomato. The sweetness of the sauce brings happiness to my belly. One of my friends like going here because she has a vegan diet and Ian’s will make you a pizza with vegan toppings. You can’t get a big slice of vegan pizza, you have to order a whole one. This place is great for that late night snack as they’re always open late. I wish the Green Bay pizza equivalent of Ian’s would have those same hours.

Can someone Please tell me how they Cannot figure out how to give the correct pizza to the correct person ?? How fucking hard is that ??
I’ve gone there Twice Sober and Both times they have messed up my order.
I’m assuming they’re used to intoxicated patrons who don’t notice the difference. Decent pizza. Horrible fucking service.

Pizza was good but it took almost an hour and a half for delivery 8 minutes away. I wouldn’t have ordered if I’d of known.

The two times I’ve come here were after long nights on the town. What better way to close off an evening downtown than with pizza? The thin crust pizzas are exactly like how they do it in New York City, so extra points to them for doing it the East Coast way. It tastes not bad — at least I don’t have a bad impression of them. But most importantly, it’s conveniently located to all the major bars in the area.

My fiancé and I were visiting Madison and stopped in for a few slices of pizza. Ian’s sells pizza by the slice or pie, and they have a very wide range of pizza toppings. We ordered 1. chorizo quesadilla, 2. drunken ravioli, 3. baked potato, and 4. pepperoni and mushroom. The slices are $ 4 each and well worth it. The ravioli pizza was absolutely incredible and easily the best slice we had — if i were to visit Madison again, I would definitely stop by Ian’s for more ravioli pizza. The chorizo and baked potato pizzas were really good, but I think I’d like to try more of their other pizza styles/​topping before going back to either. The pepperoni and mushroom was actually my least favorite (though this simple topping combo is my go-​to), mostly because I thought the pepperonis were a little flaccid and disappointing.
Also important is that Ian’s uses local ingredients and seems to treat their employees better than maybe some other fast food and pizza joints ($ 10/​hr starting wages, bonuses, healthcare options). If these things matter to you as they matter to me, then there’s even more reason to support Ian’s. These practices earn Ian’s an extra star from me resulting in ⁵⁄₅ stars.

Yum yum yum!
Wait times can be long, but it’s worth it. Friendly staff and great options other than delicious pizza. Love the location and restaurant set-​up.

After seeing Ian’s Pizza featured on Bizarre Foods, we opted to stop in during our stay in Madison to see what all the hype was about. What we learned is that the key to eating here is to go in without any expectations regarding ingredient quality. However, the price and variety are great — they even offer little bags of puppy chow (yum) and organic drinks. Highly recommend to any college student or pizza lover!

You’ve come a long way Wisconsin! It wasn’t too long ago that if I asked for a pizza without cheese I would get some very strange looks! Enter Ian’s Pizza; while well known for crazy combinations like mac and cheese or cheeseburger pizzas, Ian’s will also hook you up with a vegan version. Yes, you heard me right vegan pizza it is a thing! Vegan night is on Monday but you can go in any night of the week and they’ll whip up a vegan pie for you. You’ll have to wait but it is definitely worth the wait! Thank you Ian’s for making this vegan’s pizza dreams come true!

We stopped by for a slice after a concert and I have to admit that I wish that all late night spots were as good as this one. You have a very fairly priced slice of New York stlye pizza with a super crispy crust. What makes this place unique is the topping options. I ended up going for the thanksgiving slice. It was as tasty as it was interesting. Turkey, stuffing, green beans, crispy onions, gravy and cranberries. You think all of that suff wouldn’t work together but it works so well that it should probably be considered permantely on the menu.
The other slice I went for was the BBQ Chicken Bacon Ranch. It sounds like too much but it’s one of those things that definitely works. Whenever you go out drinking I start craving things like this and it was an awesome bite.

Good thin crust pizzas. Pick your flavor by the slice, many to choose from.
The clearly famous one is the Mac and cheese pizza, the elbow macaroni noodles somehow stay tender and evenly covered in the white sauce and cheese.
The spinach pizza had a Alfredo base and came with large portions of Porto ‘shrooms drizzled with pesto oil. Not as good as the counterpart but a good option nonetheless.
There’s a discount for a rewards program for bikers, you have to purchase a sticker for $ 5 but entitles you to a discount each time. Inquire the next time you stop in!

Probably one of the most visited place in State St after closing time. Be prepared on having a hard time choosing between the different kinds of pizza. They have quite a selection, and each one has a unique taste.
The specialty pizzas cost $ 3.75 per slice, which you should always choose by the way. Overall, I like what they have, and will be back again if I’m in Madison. Especially great when you’re «drunk-​hungry».

Was told they had Mac-​n-​Cheese pizza and frankly what else do you need to know? The place was busy, but the line moved quickly. 5 bucks for a slice of pizza and a drink wasn’t bad at all. Not the best pizza I have had, but it is the only Mac-​n-​Cheese pizza I have had.
If I lived here I would come back for a bite if nearby.

Ian’s Pizza is just fabulous. It is not fine dining but who needs that when the slices taste THIS GREAT! The flavors of the pizza slices are inventive, fresh, and always tasty. There is always something new to try if you are adventurous. But they keep the classic Ian choices available, too. Anyone who hasn’t tried the Mac and Cheese or the Steak & Fry pizzas does not know what they are missing!
The State Street location is a big comfortable space. Ian’s staff have nailed customer service every time I have walked in. I had brought some out of towners to Ian’s on State this summer and the staff took their time describing all the pies to my pals. My pals were extremely pleased with their experience. One friend is from the Seattle area. She is hopeful that the Seattle Ian’s opens very soon!
Ian’s continues to be one of my favorite places in Madison for a quick and affordable meal before a sports event or concert downtown. Yay Ian’s!

Ian’s offers a wide array of pizza by the slice. They are located in a former bank building at the upper end of state street just off the capital square.
We stopped in at 1:30 on a busy football Saturday (night game) for a late lunch and tried several of the varieties including BBQ chicken (very good), caprese (just ok), pepperoni (fine) and Mac and cheese (quite bland).
The very slow moving line forms on the right. We spent maybe 15 min in line in part as every customer needed an orientation about the slices available along the counter. Once selections are made, they pop them back into the ovens for a minute or two to warm them (slightly) back up. By the time we reached one of the two cashiers, the pizza was ready.
Want a salad? They have some nice looking salad fixings but to order one you have to know that’s a slightly separate line and totally confusing to the uninitiated dining.
Bottom line: confusing and tedious experience for average tasting pizza that comes in a wide variety of flavors.
Most endearing quality: at least it’s cheap — 6 slices and 4 sodas were under $ 30.
Best for: after bar when taste isn’t a critical factor in decision making and you just want something filing.

Search for «I love Ian’s» in these reviews and you probably can’t count on both hands the number of results you find.
If you’re only going to eat here once, you obviously need to get the classic mac n’ cheese pizza. My friends and I like to add some freshly ground black pepper on top when we get it delivered — it goes great with the bechamel sauce that’s on the pizza. They have tons of other interesting combinations, and you can always make your own, but you really can’t go wrong with the classic.
We had a funny mix-​up here once. We ordered online and wanted a spinach, feta, and tomato pizza, but instead received spinach, feta, and potato. They were apologetic and gave me a credit for a free pizza :)
They take macaroni and cheese, and put it on a pizza. They deliver. Their customer service is excellent. They make slices of pizza that are bigger than your head. What more could you ask for?

I’m pretty excited about this place since I live in Milwaukee now. It’s much larger than the two I know of in Milwaukee. How much larger you ask?
Well for starters this place has a full salad bar! Not DIY situation but a pick or build kind of deal. Very cool.
The salad was good!
The pizza is of course awesome and this time around I had a spicy chorizo, potato, cheese, onion situation. It was like a taco.
The hot sauce isn’t my favorite as it’s more like wing sauce or something but nice when you need that little extra hiccup in your giddyup.
The seating area is pretty huge too and that’s a nice change. If you know and love the smaller locations then this is the place to stop to get a taste of the extra huge pizza place.
In short, Ian’s’ good.

Their pizza is good. It’s nice that they sell decent pizza by the slice. They’d have a shot at the pizza part of my heart if Salvatore’s hadn’t stolen it all.
Their salads are fantastic. A pizza place does not have the right to make salads this good. Probably better than most salads you’ll get on state street– from a pizza place. Go figure.

I stumbled into Ian’s Pizza after midnight, and after going out to a bar. I imagine Ian’s, a pizza by the slice joint with creative vegetarian options, makes most of its money that way. The line moves quickly, and the patrons are as noisy as they come, but the pizza is worth it.
I had a slice of pesto pizza and a slice of macaroni and cheese pizza. The crust was nice and thin, and the majority of the pizza was comprised of the toppings, which worked out well for these pasta pizzas. The pesto pizza was great: it lacked a strong pesto sauce, but it had this excellent combination of noodles, cheese, and seasoning. The mac and cheese pizza was also tasty. The mac and cheese actually sits on top of a white sauce. Each bite was better than the previous. A part of me thinks that Ian’s offers better mac and cheese on its pizza than some Madison restaurants offer in their dinner entrees.
The service here was fine. It’s the kind of place where you tell one dude what slices you want, who tells another dude what pizza to put where, who tells another dude what to yell out. It was a bit hectic, and there was plenty of miscommunication at the pizza pick up counter, but it ended up alright.
I’d definitely return if I was in the area craving pizza, or looking for food after a night of drinking.

This place offers some to of the craziest pizza ideas that you won’t see anywhere else. They offer a great selection of choices, plus a few that you wouldn’t have created your self. Kids and wife love their Mac&Cheese version. The ambience is more on the hipster side. Lot of the college students are here. Seating is inside and out. If they don’t have it, they will make it.

I love Ian’s pizza. I love that they’re open until 2:30am on the weekdays and 3am on the weekends.
Ian’s has been my favorite late night post bar food for years. They have tons of specialty slices with interesting topping combinations like philly cheesesteak or eggplant parmesan or taco. The mac n’ cheese pizza is my favorite along with the pepperoni. Even though their specialty slices are interesting, the best thing about Ian’s pizza is not the toppings — it’s the crust. Their crust is definitely the best crust of any pizza place I’ve ever had in Madison. It’s thin crust, but it’s not a soggy crust that doesn’t bear up to the weight of the toppings nor is it a crispy cracker crust. It’s a crust that’s been kneaded and risen just enough that it has a chew and all the delicious yeasty-​ness of what good bread should be.

This place is consistent. Which for most pizza places is sign of a somewhat successful business. The pizza has good flavors, but nothing I’ve had jumps out at being wildly outstanding. There are a lot of specialty pies, but each one I’ve had leaves something to be desired. The plain and pepperoni slices are actually pretty decent. One thing that I will say was real solid was the beet salad. I had that twice and it was on the money.
One major issue is just how slow it is. Working downtown, at lunch I’ve waited 20+ minutes to get my slices. I’m not sure how to fix it, but someone should look at some sort of process improvement. Also, it would be helpful to put the names of the pies next to them. Half the time I feel like I need to ask what is on each pie to help me make up my mind. Overall, a decent place, but could use a few tweaks.

On my first visit to Madison to preview living here, I drove into town from STL, had a slice at Ian’s on State, then walked over to the pure bliss of Ryan Adams & the Cardinals at the Overture. Rolled back home the next morning.
Seven years later, I’m a permanent resident, Ryan is still rockin’, and Ian’s is still making creative pizza by the slice — along with fresh salad selects, and breadsticks if you favor carbs with your carbs.
A traditionalist in some ways, I stick to cheese or pepperoni slices. However, the variety of slices and number of them should please any diner at any time. Mac n’ cheese seems a natural irreverant suggestion to a newbie. Vegetarians have multiple choices. Breadsticks are light and airy. Try a small order. Lastly, I have not had salad here as I come to Ian’s craving the pizza, but items look fresh and have so much variety, I think about trying the salad!
Staff are friendly. They seem to work well together. Customers seem to be friendly. Last time here my child was given the ‘find a table’ assignment, which is a task in this busy place. She took a four top attached to another four top where four people were sitting — even though there were some stand alone two top tables! Ian’s may not advertise as ‘family style seating’ or a community table but its nice to know that it can be based on the people attracted to eating here!
One star knocked off because the bathrooms are inexcusable. Two stalls is not enough. Often one stall is out of order. Nearly all the time the stalls are out of toilet paper. Please improve the restrooms, Ian’s, and I will edit this review to 5 stars!