Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom Pigeon Forge serves stone-baked pizza, calzones, craft beer and handcrafted cocktails right on the Parkway. The laid-back, outdoorsy restaurant shares a parking lot with Starbucks, and the restaurant says it's a favorite with locals from Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Kodak and Knoxville.

Mellow Mushroom's motto is "A Higher Order of Pizza," and it backs that up with its own dough, premium ingredients and creative flavor combinations. It's an easy pick for families, groups and anyone who wants a relaxed meal between stops on the Parkway.

Stone-baked pizza

Pizza is the main event. Mellow's hand-tossed pies are baked on the stone, with a mix of classic and creative specialty pizzas, or you can build your own. Many pizzas can be made gluten-free or vegan, which helps when your group has different needs.

More than pizza

Beyond pizza, the menu covers shareable starters the restaurant calls Munchies, salads, calzones, hoagies and burgers. There's enough variety to keep the non-pizza fans at the table happy.

Draft beer and cocktails

Mellow Mushroom pours a big lineup of draft beers alongside handcrafted cocktails, so grown-ups can relax while the pizza bakes.

Good for families and groups

Pizza is an easy crowd-pleaser, and Mellow's mix of pies, calzones, burgers and salads makes it simple to feed a group with different tastes. For a big family reunion or group stay, the Pigeon Forge location also offers catering for parties of any size.

Order to go

Staying in? Order online and pick up pizza on your way back to the cabin.

Tips for your visit

Grab a coffee

With Starbucks in the same parking lot, it's easy to add a coffee before or after your meal.

Plan around the crowds

The Parkway is busy on summer evenings, fall weekends and holidays, so arriving a little before the dinner rush helps.

Two Mellow Mushrooms in Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge actually has two Mellow Mushrooms. This one is on the Parkway at 2485 Parkway. The second is at The Island in Pigeon Forge, on Island Drive between traffic lights 3 and 4, where you can pair pizza with a ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel and the fountain show. The Island location doesn't have its own on-site parking, so plan to park at The Island and walk over.

There's also a Mellow Mushroom in Gatlinburg, handy on a day downtown. Choose the one closest to where you're spending the day.

Make a day of it

The Parkway location makes it easy to fit pizza into a busy Pigeon Forge day. Spend the afternoon at Dollywood, then grab dinner on your way back to the cabin. Browse more Pigeon Forge attractions to plan your trip.

More pizza

Comparing pizza spots? Try wood-fired pies at Big Daddy's Pizzeria or pizza and wine at Pizza Rio Wine + Bar, or see our guide to the top pizza places in Pigeon Forge. Browse our full list of Pigeon Forge restaurants for more.

Plan your visit

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mellow Mushroom on the Pigeon Forge Parkway?

At 2485 Parkway, in the same parking lot as Starbucks.

Is there more than one Mellow Mushroom in Pigeon Forge?

Yes. There's one on the Parkway and one at The Island on Island Drive.

Does Mellow Mushroom have gluten-free pizza?

Yes. Many pizzas can be made gluten-free or vegan.

Does Mellow Mushroom have a bar?

Yes. There's a big draft beer lineup and handcrafted cocktails.

Is there a Mellow Mushroom in Gatlinburg?

Yes. Mellow Mushroom also has a Gatlinburg location.