I.C.Y.M.I.: This Alberta Pizza Spot Is Famous For Its Weirdly Wonderful Pies

If you’re a pizza fan, you should probably add this Alberta pizza joint to your go-to list of hotspots. Tucked away in Lethbridge, Alberta, Two Guys and a Pizza Place has been a local institution for decades. Two Guys is all about serving up great pizza and providing reliably fantastic service for their patrons. Their ingredients are either made in-house or sourced locally wherever possible. Everything they use, from the dough and sauce to the veggies, meat, and cheese, is made and chopped fresh daily so you can enjoy the best in every way possible. Before we tell you more about the restaurant itself, let’s talk about some of the unique items on its menu.

Two Guys and a Pizza Place gained some notoriety from John Catucci on the show “You Gotta Eat Here” back in 2015. Catucci’s main takeaway from his visit to the Lethbridge hotspot was the unusual pizzas and the fact that so much of what goes on that pies are made in-house. “He puts pickles and mayo on pizza, but it works,” said Catucci, according to the Calgary Herald.

Sure enough, Two Guys’ has some surprising pizzas on their roster. The cheeseburger pizza features beef, bacon, pickles, cheddar, a “mayo swirl,” and more. Then, you’ve got the “Kinda Big Dill,” which is dill pickle forward, featuring garlic dill aioli, mozza, provolone, bacon, pickles (lots of pickles), goat cheese, fresh dill and parmesan on top. The “Arriba! Arriba!” is a Mexican-inspired pizza with taco-seasoned beef and even crushed tortilla chips, among other flavourful ingredients.

You’ll find other pies with pulled pork, teriyaki steak, meatballs, almond chicken, tandoori chicken, and so much more. Tons of beef, chicken, and veggie options are just as creative as the last. But don’t worry, if you don’t like to walk on the wild side when it comes to your pizza order, they have a lineup of classic pies for you to enjoy and, of course, the options to build your own.

You will love the cozy atmosphere in the restaurant if you decide to dine in, and you can enjoy a glass of wine or choose from over 100 craft beers to pair with your pizza pie.

It’s important to note that Two Guys has more than pizza and is totally worth a visit whether you’re craving a slice or not. They’ve got lots of delicious starters, wings, salad, pasta, and more. They partner with tons of local establishments, such as Let’s Pasta for their noodles, Care Bakery for their gluten-free crust, Red Engine Coffee Roasters for their coffee, and other local hotspots for their desserts.

These guys have scooped up tons of awards and accolades for being the best of the best in local pizza. If you’re on the hunt for the best slice in Lethbridge, you’ve officially found it. Whether you’re a local or you’re visiting the city, you should probably pencil in a visit to Two Guys.

Britanny Burr is a freelance writer and a contributor to Great West Media. This content has been republished for the Great West Media & Southern Alberta Newspapers Hot Summer Guide advertising feature. The Hot Summer Guide is a special feature about summer activities, bucket list adventures, staycation options, road trips, attractions, events, and road trip-worthy food & beverage destinations across Alberta. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial staff.

This article was originally published on May 29, 2023.