Ken's Artisan Pizza - Bend

Bend finally has great pizza! We decided to check out Ken’s in Bend since we love the Portland location. We arrived at 5:30 p.m. on a Friday and had to wait an hour and a half—but it was totally worth it. In Portland, we usually go early (around 4:30) to beat the crowd. I loved the high ceilings at the Bend location; it felt more spacious and less congested than the Portland spot. The pizza was top quality, as always, and the wine selection was excellent. One suggestion for the owners: it would be really helpful if the menu clearly labeled vegetarian pizzas and offered vegan options. This is Oregon, and there’s a strong demand for plant-based dining here.

Decided to try Ken’s Artisan Pizza on a Monday night as it is always busy with a line out of the door . We got there for 4.45pm and there were lots of people ahead of us already - but all good - door opened at 5pm and we finally got a seat around 5.15pm . Just the 2 of us - so we ordered a Caesar salad to start and to share - thank goodness we did - it was massive to say the least. I found it a little dry - but the waitress gave me more Caesar dressing which really helped . We also decided to share a pizza and again - that was huge . The wood fired pizzas all look delicious and ours was just mouthwateringly fantastic . My husband had 2 glasses of red wine and really liked it - I stayed with the water . Our waitress - Amberly S - was very attentive being it was so busy and all the staff w

We fistt visited Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland, Oregon when moving in Hood River area. We're in Bend for a night. Friends in Bend, Oregon made a reservation. We thought the name sounded familiar. Sure enough, same great place is now in Bend. The carrot appetizer with whipped feta. To die for. The pizzas (sausage with fennel and the Brooklyn- both with Arugula extra topping ($4)...amazing! ) I can assure you, you will not regret a meal here. If you can get a table. (Our local friends tell us there is often a line.)

Wood fired pizza’s y’all!! Hot Honey Pizza, yum!! Burrata pizza is a must, add prosciutto, OMG!! Great drink selection with good wines. Overall cool artisan pizza joint.

Everything about this place lived up to expectations and then exceeded. We got there at 4:55 unaware that there would be a line. At 5 when then opened, by the time we made it to the door, all the tables were filled but there were a few seats left at the bar. We love sitting at the bar so it worked great. We started with the Ceasar. It was excellent. Crisp delicate romaine, great shavings of parm, delicious croutons and a light dressing. Our bar tender Austin was very attentive even though quite busy and shared some great detail about the restaurant while taking care to make our drinks to perfection. We ordered the proscuitto and the fennel sausage pizza. The crust on both is some of the best I've eaten.. Crisp but with some integrity so pizza does not fall apart. The fennel sau