Mellow Mushroom

A long time personal favorite of mine, Mellow Mushroom is easily my favorite pizza joint. Although this review is my second deviation form local businesses, Mellow still represents an integral part of the Clemson wine and dine atmosphere.

As with any Mellow location, a happy atmosphere is everything. Housed on the bottom floor of the old Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity house, this place holds heritage and memories for many, myself included. Being a Pike, I have many friends (all of whom are now alumnus) that not only partied at this location, but also lived there. A close family friend of mine, Steve Phillips was house manager of this location back in the late 70s and early 80s for 3 years straight.

In the process of being converted from a fraternity house into a pizza bistro, the house has had its second floor rafters removed . A small border, approximately 2 feet was left along the edge of each upper floor walls providing support for the antiquated furniture and housing fixtures. Such decor gives patrons a look into the past when the homestead housed many Clemson students.

If you have ever eaten at a Mellow Mushroom then you know first hand the pies are second to none. Although the menu offers many pre-made patterns for wonderful pizzas, but I prefer to 'build my own' as the menus dubs it.

A hand tossed speicalty pizza and a cold pint of lager suits my mood for any meal.



189 Old Greenville Highway
Clemson, SC 29631-1373
(864) 624-1226