We, the Pizza
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | July 12, 2010 in Washington, D.C., United States |
| Founder | Spike Mendelsohn |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
Area served | Washington metropolitan area, Clearwater, Florida |
Key people | Spike Mendelsohn |
| Products | Pizza, sides (cinnamon and garlic knots, buffalo wings, salads) |
| Parent | Sunnyside Restaurant Group |
We, the Pizza is a U.S.-based pizza restaurant chain with its main operations concentrated in Washington, D.C. and Arlington County, Virginia. Established in 2010 by Spike Mendelsohn, the brand is part of the Sunnyside Restaurant Group portfolio.
History
The inaugural outlet launched on July 12, 2010, situated on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., neighboring Mendelsohn's Good Stuff Eatery. The venue was previously occupied by a Greek taverna, which had vacated the premises. Initially without a clear plan for this location, Mendelsohn spent almost a year developing the concept before opening a pizza-focused eatery. The establishment attracted significant attention when Barack and Michelle Obama became frequent patrons. Sunnyside Restaurant Group, created by Mendelsohn’s family, oversees this chain alongside five other international franchise ventures.
Following the original site, a second restaurant debuted in June 2014 in Crystal City, Virginia, with a third opening in Ballston, Arlington in October 2019. In 2021, We, the Pizza partnered with Michael Waltz and Vicky Hartzler to provide complimentary pizzas to members of the National Guard as a token of gratitude for their service.
Menu
The menu features seventeen distinct pre-designed pizzas, accompanied by sides such as cinnamon and garlic knots, buffalo wings, and various salads.
Locations
Currently, We, the Pizza maintains five outlets: four within the Washington metropolitan area—two located in Arlington County, Virginia (Ballston and Crystal City) and two within Washington, D.C. (Capitol Hill and U Street)—along with one establishment in Clearwater, Florida.