Fire Engine Pizza Co

Fire Engine Pizza Co leans into a wood-fired, thin-crust approach reviewers praise for its chewy texture and light char.

Pizzas range from classic pepperoni to inventive choices like mashed potato and BBQ chicken, all consistently noted for fresh ingredients and balanced sauce.

The room blends pub energy with family-friendly comfort: a full bar and strong beer list, indoor and outdoor seating, and staff that many reviewers call welcoming and attentive.

Late-night and takeout crowds are common, making it a steady neighborhood anchor.

Most reviews single out the pizza first: thin, fire-cooked crust with a good chew and char, plus creative toppings such as mashed potato, BBQ chicken, pickle-and-bacon, and frutti di mare.

Several guests name the mashed potato pie a must-try and praise the BBQ chicken pizza as a standout.

Beyond pies, diners recommend the fried calamari for its light, crispy batter, the Fire House fries, and hearty entrees like mushroom carbonara.

Desserts such as cannoli cake and seasonal cheesecake close the meal on a sweet note.

In the United States, pepperoni is the king of pizza toppings, favored by a significant majority of pizza lovers. This spicy, cured sausage, developed by Italian-Americans, is rarely found in Italy, where the term 'peperoni' actually means bell peppers. The uniquely American twist on this topping reflects the country's diverse and creative approach to pizza.

Fire Engine Pizza Co in Bridgeport has built a local reputation around thin, fire-cooked pies and a menu that nudges classic pizza into playful territory.

Regulars praise a crust that’s "chewy but has char on it," a detail noted after catering events and dine-in nights.

Creative pies — think mashed potato, pickle-and-bacon, and a much-recommended BBQ chicken — keep customers coming back and spark frequent shout-outs in reviews.

The kitchen’s reach extends beyond pies: crisp fried calamari, hand-cut fries, and pasta dishes such as mushroom carbonara appear in many recommendations.

The bar program and beer selection get high marks, and diners report strong cocktails and roomy portions.

One visitor summed up the pizza simply: "Pizza is soooooo good," (Noemi Crespo Rice), while another declared the mashed potato pie the best they’ve tried: "Best mashed potato pizza!" (Erisa Hasimi).

Reviewers also mention a friendly crew and neighborhood vibe: servers who accommodate substitutions, a lively bar scene, and a team willing to remake a dish when needed.

Whether picked up from the oven on site, ordered for events with their pizza truck, or enjoyed at a table, Fire Engine Pizza Co reads as a dependable, flavor-forward spot with enough variety to satisfy both pizza traditionalists and adventurous eaters.

The record for the largest pizza ever made was set in Los Angeles in 2012, with a staggering area of over 13,500 square feet. Named 'Ottavia' after the first Roman emperor, this gluten-free pizza required over 9,000 pounds of dough and 4,000 pounds each of tomato sauce and cheese. This monumental feat highlights the lengths to which pizza enthusiasts will go in their quest for the extraordinary.