Red Wagon Pizza Company
Fulton, Minneapolis
Restaurant in Minneapolis, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Red Wagon Pizza Company is the practical South Minneapolis pick when the group wants casual pizza rather than a formal dinner. Weekend lunch is the strongest first-timer move, especially for a relaxed midday meal; choose Terzo or Colita instead if the night needs more polish, service rhythm, or occasion energy.
About Red Wagon Pizza Company
Red Wagon Pizza Company is a Minneapolis option with a casual dress code and a schedule that is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 9 PM, open Friday through Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. For a first-timer, the most reliable planning details are simple: choose it when the listed hours fit your day and when a casual setting is the goal.
Choose it for a casual Minneapolis meal, not a dressed-up night out
This is a practical choice when the decision is direct: Red Wagon Pizza Company is in Minneapolis, the dress code is casual, the hours give more flexibility from Friday through Sunday than earlier in the week. Keep expectations focused on the basics: Red Wagon Pizza Company has casual dress and the hours listed above.
For a first visit, treat it as a casual Minneapolis meal rather than a destination built around ceremony. If your group is comparing options, keep the choice grounded in what is known: Red Wagon Pizza Company has casual dress and the hours listed above. Other details should be confirmed directly before making firm plans.
Friday through Sunday offer the widest hours
The broadest window is Friday through Sunday, when Red Wagon Pizza Company is open from 11 AM to 9 PM. Tuesday through Thursday are evening visits, from 4 to 9 PM, Monday is closed. That makes the end of the week the simplest time to plan around the published schedule.
For a broader Minneapolis decision tree, compare it with Pizzeria Lola if you are considering another option, or with Prima, Colita, Terzo, or Thérèse if you are weighing other dining choices. Readers building a wider food plan can also use our full Minneapolis restaurants guide, then pair a meal with our full Minneapolis bars guide or a stay from our full Minneapolis hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 5416 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- redwagon-mpls.com
- Phone
- +16122597147
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Red Wagon Pizza Company reads as a classic neighborhood wood-fired spot where the oven defines both cuisine and atmosphere. The dining room is compact and unpretentious, with a familiar register of low ambient heat and a faint char in the air that marks genuine fire-driven cooking. The scale of the building and its residential Penn Avenue setting reinforce a quietly warm, intimate feel: this is a place built for locals rather than a designed destination. Service and sound stay at a comfortable conversational level, so the focus remains on the pizza and the simple pleasure of a well-run wood-fired room.
Best For
This is a neighborhood dinner spot that suits families, relaxed date nights, and casual hangouts. The writing stresses that Red Wagon is built for the local community rather than to pull visitors from across the metro, so evenings here feel familiar and convivial rather than performative. The compact dining room and oven-centric layout make it best for seated meals where sharing is easy and conversation is uninterrupted by excessive noise. If you want straightforward, ingredient-focused wood-fired pizza in a friendly residential setting, this is the kind of spot you visit on a typical weeknight or weekend evening.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the wood-fired program when ordering: pies are the organizing idea here, with crust char and oven timing presented as deliberate tools rather than decorative touches. The menu highlights signature pies—Red Wagon Pizza and Olive Oyl—so start there to understand the kitchen’s approach to dough, char, and toppings. Portions and presentation are rooted in a trattoria-like simplicity, so plan to share pizzas and focus on the textures the fire produces rather than elaborate plating. Expect an honest, ingredient-forward experience driven by the oven at the restaurant’s center.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual neighborhood vibe with warm brick-oven atmosphere perfect for couples and families, complemented by an expansive craft beer selection.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Red Wagon Pizza
- Olive Oyl
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If you cannot get the timing you want
Try Pizzeria Lola first if pizza is non-negotiable. For a more composed dinner, move the search to Terzo or Colita instead.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Minneapolis
Red Wagon Pizza Company is the lower-pressure choice next to Colita and Terzo. Choose it when the group wants pizza and a casual room; choose Colita for a more designed night out, Terzo when Italian wine-bar energy matters more than a simple shared-pizza meal.
Against Pizzeria Lola, the decision is tighter because both sit in the pizza lane. Pizzeria Lola is the more obvious cross-shop for diners comparing Minneapolis pizza specifically, while Red Wagon Pizza Company is the practical South Minneapolis option when location and ease matter as much as the food category.
Prima and Thérèse make more sense when the meal needs a stronger sense of occasion. For a casual lunch or relaxed dinner, Red Wagon Pizza Company is easier to justify; for a date night or celebration, cross-shop upward.
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Compare Red Wagon Pizza Company
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Red Wagon Pizza Company | Minneapolis | 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Restaurants |
| Colita | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Terzo | Minneapolis | Tabelog 100 - Pizza - 2025 · #80 |
| Pizzeria Lola | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Prima | Minneapolis | No published awards |
| Thérèse | Edina | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Red Wagon Pizza Company?
Bar seating is not listed. The planning details are that Red Wagon Pizza Company is in Minneapolis, has a casual dress code, is closed Monday, is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 9 PM, is open Friday through Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM.
How far ahead should I book Red Wagon Pizza Company?
Reservation guidance is not listed. Plan around the hours: closed Monday; open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4 to 9 PM; and open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM.
Is Red Wagon Pizza Company good for solo dining?
Solo-dining details are not listed. What is clear is that Red Wagon Pizza Company is a casual Minneapolis venue, with weeknight hours from 4 to 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday and longer listed hours from 11 AM to 9 PM Friday through Sunday.
What are alternatives to Red Wagon Pizza Company in Minneapolis?
Other comparison options to consider include Colita, Terzo, Pizzeria Lola, Prima, Thérèse. For Red Wagon Pizza Company itself, keep the planning anchored to the Minneapolis location, casual dress code, published hours.
Is lunch or dinner better at Red Wagon Pizza Company?
The widest hours are Friday through Sunday, when Red Wagon Pizza Company is open from 11 AM to 9 PM. Tuesday through Thursday, the window is 4 to 9 PM, Monday is closed.
Is Red Wagon Pizza Company good for a special occasion?
The only style detail here is a casual dress code. If the occasion depends on specific service style, menu details, reservations, or a more formal atmosphere, confirm those details directly before choosing Red Wagon Pizza Company or comparing it with Colita, Terzo, Prima, Thérèse, or Pizzeria Lola.
