Ken's Artisan Pizza, a celebrated pizzeria from Portland, is expanding to Bend this November. The new spot will be located in the historic Downing Hotel building at 1033 NW Bond Street. Owner Peter Kost expressed his excitement about the new venture, stating, "We are thrilled to bring the authentic Ken's Artisan Pizza experience to Bend. The historic Downing Hotel building provides the perfect backdrop for our artisanal pizzas, and we look forward to becoming a part of this community."
Since its original opening in 2006 by Ken Forkish (James Beard Award winner), Ken's Artisan Pizza has become a staple in the Portland food scene.
Its Italian-inspired wood-fired pizzas, featuring slow-fermented dough, delicious Italian tomatoes, hand-stretched mozzarella, and other tasty toppings, make for a delicious dining experience.
New Bend Location For Ken's Artisan Pizza
The Bend location will feature a spacious 2,800-square-foot interior with 17.5-foot ceilings.
The large open space will be a perfect setting for enjoying the classic 12-inch pizzas that Ken's Artisan Pizza is famous for.
Ken’s Artisan Pizza keeps getting ranked as one of the top pizzerias in the U.S. and in the world. 50 Top Pizza recently named it the 5th best pizzeria in the country for 2024. Ken's has also received multiple Green Oven awards amongst others.
The Bend community is looking forward to enjoying the same high-quality, award-winning pizzas that have made Ken’s a beloved name in Portland.
Will you be trying Ken's when it comes to Bend?
