Messenger Pizza & Brewery

Pretty cool place — Pizza is pretty good! Beer is awesome — Salad bar … Good!
Thanks for being awesome!

Love the atmosphere and variety of menu items, salad bar is fabulous!!! Pizza and calzones are very «bready», we personally like more sauce, cheese and toppings. Sandwiches are amazing and we will be back to try more of them!

Great place! Isabella will hook you up!

There are all kinds of pizza experiences ranging from the,“I-just-got-home-from-work-let’s-throw-a-frozen-pizza-in-the-oven” to the transcendent, «I-​got-​to-​have-​a-​slice-​NOW.» Messenger Pizza falls into the latter category. It easily rose to my top 5 all-​time favorite pizza joints… we’re talking coast to coast.
This was our first visit here so we both ordered a slice. I had my standby: pepperoni and cheese; hub had a very cool smoked bacon/​apple/​tomato/​pesto slice. Both were phenomenal with crispy sourdough crust, perfect sweet/​tangy tomato sauce, and quality toppings. And there is this other dimension of flavor… the dough seems a bit smoky perhaps from the way it is baked. Whatever they are doing I hope they keep doing it.
The slices are also ginormous; think a New York slice x2 (I hesitate to even compare this pizza to NY slices because, frankly, New York pizza isn’t «all that.») Messenger’s slices are comparable to a small pizza at other restaurants. You’d think that because the pizzas are so big that they would be soggy in the middle. But no, my pizza-​lovin’ friend, they are not. Every bite is crispy from beginning to end. And one slice was plenty for me for lunch.
I grabbed a menu on the way out to plot and plan my next visit. For pizza of this quality, I think the prices were very reasonable, too!

Yum so good, love the pizza. This shop is straight out of portlandia but the pizza is great and has a stone fired crust or something. It would be helpful if there was a beer and food pricing list available or more easily visible menu. Their chalk menu is sooo baaaaaad. For price reference, paid about 14 dollars for three slices of pizza and two $ 1.50 beers. Gave four stars because the price per slice with is absurd. Granted, the slices are really big and you can eat two at the most. Wish the slices were $ 2 since it is pizza

Got to say — I was way impressed with the vibe and goodness of the pizza here. Downtown Nampa is doing a great Job creating some nice anchors in the downtown. We lost Cassanova Pizza in Boise, but now I have found a great replacement for genuine pizza in the Boise Valley– way good, baked in a real pizza oven, w a crust that is just right. Thanks Messenger for saving me from OK pizza, and providing the real deal. Also, traveled well back to family 30 mins later, just popped in oven a 400 for 6 mins and way delish!

Great pizza that you can order by the slice or get a HUGE pizza to feed your family. The cheesy pesto bread sticks are divine!
Only 4 stars because the toppings on the pizzas are a bit sparse and the salad bar is lacking. They changed the dressings to a home-​made mayo and now the dressing are thin and lack flavor.

After reading through the reviews, I decided to give this place a try since I was in the mood for a pizza and beer. The service was absolutely terrible. The staff was very rude and would talk to each other as we were trying to order. The menu that hangs above the pizza states all the various pizzas and their topics. Turns out they don’t have all the ones that are listed. Also, the beer on tap was nothing special. I got the IPA, can’t remember the exact name. The apple pesto tomato pizza was okay, I’d give it a C. The pepperoni was pretty greasy, C– I don’t think I’ll be coming here again.

Finally! After 4 months of searching, I have found pizza like Paglliacci in Seattle! This was some delicious pizza! We tried pepperoni and the apple bacon slice. And the slices were HUGE! The bacon was salty, peppery, and crisp without being too done, with sliced roma tomatoes, sliced apples, and lots of cheese– a unique flavor profile that bacon lovers can rejoice in! I loved it. The pepperoni was not too greasy, with a lucious cheese blend, a light but savory sauce, and the most perfectly crisp, thin crust!
They have unusual seating, eclectic and fun, and no one freaked out at my son and a bunch of other kids playing on the old piano while we waited for our grub– a perk with a young family!
The best pizza I have eaten in the Treasue Valley. It is now my go-​to spot.

The BEST pizza ever!!! All food & drinks worth while here but the pizza rocks!
Great atmosphere & not too painful on the wallet. My fave pizza is the one with bacon & apples… Surprisingly delicious!

Excellent pizza and beer! Need a good place that had a good beer selection and this was it. Bartender very knowledgable about the beer considering their extensive list. He really helped narrow your choices down. Several options for different pizzas and they were super thin crust, homemade sauce deliciousness. Typically good size for one-​two people and rectangle in size.

I was pleasantly surprised to find this hip pizza spot in downtown Nampa. Similar to Pagliacci and Honest Pizza in Seattle, with an emphasis on non-​meat ingredients and unusual combinations. Went first for dinner and ordered a medium… way too big for two people. Salad bar was awesome as well as having two kinds of root beer on tap (plus cream soda and ginger beer).
Went back for lunch. The (big) slice, salad bar and soda (again you can have one of soft drinks on tap) for around $ 7 is a steal!

This is sort of a hipster-​ish dive along the mean and rugged streets of Nampa, which is basically a commuting city just outside of Boise. Vibe here was rather disheveled, reminding me a lot of an old used bookstore. If you’re inclined, you can eat in the window, sort of by proxy approximating the thing Harlan Ellison once did by typing a short story in a bookstore window… only without a manual typewriter… and with pizza… and without story. I sort of dug the overall thing, but they were also slow, almost amazingly so, just for something as simple as appetizers. The appetizer, the sort of Pesto Garlic Bread they had, was by far the best thing of the visit.
The pizza wound up being some sort of meat thing. It tasted a bit on a bland side, so I blasted it with peppers and would have socked it with grated cheese… except there was none. Ever what kind of a pizza place doesn’t put cheese out in the shakers? This kind. It’s a pity, as that pizza could have really used it. Later on, in a stunningly rare event for me, I got some pizza backlash, so while I would consider giving this dreadfully slow place, with its silly chalkboard scrawled menu and rather messy interior another shot, it won’t be very high on my list to rush back to.

Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Try the ginger beer-​super good. Good tap selection including local beers and Russian River’s Old Rasputin. The pizza is large and in charge and the ingredients are top notch. This is the real deal pizza shop, not some greasy wannabe that leaves you gassy and disappointed.
Quirky décor, but I’m into that sort of thing. Charming place, good for groups. You’re gonna want to bring an appetite.

Two days in a row, three times this week is bikini season over yet? Hahaha great place friendly staff and all my family agrees the best pizza in town

Good pizza. Decent beer. Bizzarre place. Hippy hangout (maybe all of Nampa is hippy?). Kids running around loose. Nose rings, tats, etc. The guy who took our order seemed stoned — he was confused, asked odd questions and I kept having to repeat myself, but the pizza was good (wish it had been a bit warmer) and the salad bar was fresh. Lettuce variety looked like it came from my garden –yum.
We ordered slices from the counter because we were short on time. I would imagine a fresh pizza would be better.
Wine selection greatly surpassed the beer selection (considering this is labeled as a brewery, I expected more). My beer had good flavor, but seemed lacking in carbonation (or something??). Hubby enjoyed his IPA. Kids said the orange cream soda tasted like ice cream.
Price seemed cheap IMO. Under $ 40 for the four of us.

Think of it not as a slice of pizza, but as a wedge-​shaped full pizza. The sizes are astonishingly large.
I’ve tried the turkey sandwich and the Drunken Goat pizza.
The turkey sandwich was a good sandwich, large, with identifiable turkey meat (not the gelatinous deli stuff). It came with a small cookie and a fruit. I had a difficult time both finishing it and eating it because it was so thick. I almost resorted to using a fork.
The Drunken Goat pizza is the first «extremely weird» pizza I’ve had that I have liked. It’s bacon, figs, quite a lot of arugula, all drizzled in a sauce that seems to be a blend of chocolate syrup and American-​style balsamic vinegar. I would not have thought it would work so well together.
The décor is either a chaotic mess of whatever they could find at local garage sales, or a cleverly themed blend of brightly colored antique pieces merged in a creative manner. For example, I sat on a stool made from three very different wooden chairs which had a padded board attached across them all. Kind of cool, really.
A variety of microbrews are available, but I stuck with water for my business lunch.
The service was friendly, helpful, and patient. The guy that took our order reminds me of Vaughn Miller from «Community», except that I didn’t find him annoying.
Overall this is a creative, fun place with a selection of unusual food and even stranger décor. I’d visit again even if I didn’t like the food, if only to view the art and furniture.

This place is amazing! The bacon apple pizza changed my life. The staff is always friendly and helpful. They have a great selection of beer, wine, and soda. I can’t say enough about their pizza. There is traditional pepperoni or Hawaiian but they also have these amazing combinations that I never would have thought of. They have a pizza called «Chuck Norris»…do I need to say more??? Oh, and they were rockin’ out to the Pixies in the kitchen

Best pizza and calzones anywhere! This place has the most amazing food and employees! This is where awesomeness, Pie Hole and eclectic meet. And they are located next to the best craft beer bar in town!!!

If I were writing this review based solely on the quality of the pizza and the ingredients that go into it, Messenger would get more than five stars if I were able to give them. This is the best pizza in the valley, period.
The pizza is huge, like Jabba the Hutt after Thanksgiving dinner huge. A single slice luxuriously drapes itself over two paper plates and begs to be folded in half just so it can be handled with some modicum of decency.
Unfortunately, this big of a pizza comes with a fairly hefty price tag. A large, single topping pizza can easily come in over $ 20 and it would not be hard to get that price over $ 30 by adding extra toppings. If you are feeling decadent, get a large with ham, sausage, and pepperoni. It will come on a pan large enough to double for a sled during blizzard conditions and it will taste like heaven. It will also cost you about $ 30 but it is worth it.
The Messenger also sports a very good assortment of beer and microbrew rootbeers. If you like rootbeer, get a pitch of Crater Lake to wash down the pizza. If you want more of an adult tasting rootbeer, try the Bucksnort. It is more of a dry soda that has stronger ginger overtones. I am not a huge fan of it but my wife loves it.
Other than the price, my only other slight complaint is in regards to the staff. Most of the staff are very friendly individuals but a couple of them are on the pushy and slightly demanding side. They have a habit of not-​so-​subtly letting you know when they think you have spent too much time on your meal and they want to free up your table for other customers. I can respect that mentality when the lunch rush is on and the place is stacked to the rafters but I have never been in there when absolutely every spot in the restaurant has been taken.
That being said, I couldn’t care less about the staff’s attitude when they make a pizza as good as these guys do. Though their by-​the-​slices prices are excellent, I wish the price of a whole pizza was as good. Either way, if you want the best pizza in the greater Boise area, Messenger has it and you need to eat it.