PizzAndy Reviews: Athena's Pizza (Fargo, ND)
Athena’s Pizza
Fargo, ND
March 3, 2026
Venue: Home
Drink pairing: Hamm’s beer, poured into a glass
Crust: 16”
Bake: Standard
Sauce: Tomato, extra
Toppings: Pepperoni, mushroom
Price paid: $17.77
Background
Grand opening. I managed to catch a new pizza place in town in their first days of business. Athena’s Pizza, “Greek-style” as they call it. Alongside pizza, they’ve also got a lineup of Mediterranean-American eats like gyros, spaghetti, and a bunch of other stuff I intend to try soon.
I’ve been on the lookout for a local place to get my tomato sauce fix, and I’m hopeful this might be it. There’s also an option to dine in, which is a nice bonus.
Also, the pizza is a little jostled in my picture because when I exited the building I accidentally walked into a pillar. My bad. Hopefully no one saw me do it.
Crust
This is a pan-style pizza, which is always a win with me. That golden, fried crust is hard to beat in my eyes.
That said, this is not thick like a commercial pan pizza. It lives in a middle ground between hand-tossed and pan: hand-tossed thickness in the center, with a fluffy outer rim. The rim is airy inside with a fine crumb, and crispy and fizzy on the outside.
The bottom had a lovely pattern of bubbles and craters that added a ton of pleasing texture. The crust flavor on its own had me eating from the corners. I can fully admit it: I’m a sucker for this crust.
Sauce
A very mild tomato sauce. It lets you know it’s there without trying to run the whole show.
I was happy with the amount, and I would have loved a dipping cup so I could really taste it on its own. Next time.
Toppings
Distribution was very good. Every bite got a little piece of something, and it never felt like the toppings were overloading the pizza.
The extra sauce made things a little sloppier than some might like, but personally, I’m really into it. There was also a mix of pepperoni over and under the cheese, which I’m a fan of. Best of both worlds: full pepperoni flavor, plus just a little bit of crisp.
Make and Bake
It’s a dang ol purty pizza, I tell you whut. It handled the extra sauce like a champ, not soggy at all. A well-built pizza.
Leftovers
I enjoyed this pizza so much I couldn’t leave the leftovers alone for long. I think they maybe sat six hours before I dove back in.
Structurally, the leftovers held together well, and I think they actually benefited from the additional sauce. I like to eat my leftovers at room temperature, but this seems like it would reheat exceptionally well in an air fryer.
Multi-piz Consistency
N/A – first pizza.
Value
At $17.77 as of this writing in 2026, it’s comparable to a carryout 2-topping pizza from another local joint that used to shout its phone number. It’s more than a chain, but the upcharge is worth it.
Summary
I really enjoyed this pizza. The flavor, the texture, all a win for me. I’m hoping this is a place that sticks around for many years to come.
I’ll definitely be back, and I’m looking forward to trying the non-pizza options too. I’ll be reviewing this pizza again in the future because consistency from pizza to pizza is just as important as any other category.
Dutifully yours,
PizzAndy
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