Purgatory Pizza is the Arts District's mural-covered neighborhood pie spot

Purgatory Pizza has been holding down 1326 E 1st St long enough to collect over 1,500 Google reviews at a 4.6 rating, which for a casual pizza spot in a competitive neighborhood means something real. The walls are covered in murals, the prices stay reasonable, and the menu is straightforward: thin-crust pies, calzones, salads, vegan options, and a few spicy choices if that's your thing.

It's the kind of place that works for a lot of situations. Groups do fine here, you can grab a beer with your meal, and if you'd rather eat at home, takeout and delivery are both available. Nothing about it is fussy, which is probably why it's become a genuine staple for people who live and work nearby rather than a destination that flares up on social media and fades out just as fast.

If you're in the Arts District and want a solid, no-drama pizza night, this is an easy call.