Our Story

About Dewey's pizza — Made With Heart

Dewey's pizza is O'Fallon's favorite handcrafted pizza destination. Since our founding, deweys pizza has been committed to serving fresh, flavour-packed pies made from scratch every single day. We believe great food starts with real ingredients, real passion, and real community.

View Menu Order Now

Dewey's pizza kitchen — handcrafting fresh pizza

12+ Years of Craft

❤ Made Fresh

12+

Years in Business

50K+

Pizzas Served

4.9★

Average Rating

30+

Menu Varieties

deweys pizza restaurant interior — warm and welcoming atmosphere

2012 Founded

Our Story

How Dewey's pizza Began

It all started in a small kitchen in O'Fallon, Illinois. Founder Dewey had one simple dream: to make the kind of pizza that brings people together — thick crust, generous toppings, and sauce made from scratch with sun-ripened tomatoes.

What began as a family recipe passed down through generations quickly became a neighborhood obsession. Word spread fast. By 2012, deweys had a storefront, a loyal crowd, and a reputation that stretched well beyond O'Fallon. Today, Dewey's pizza is still that same family-run kitchen at heart — just a little bigger.

Dough made fresh in-house daily — never frozen, never compromised.

Ingredients sourced from local Illinois farms and trusted suppliers.

Every pizza crafted by hand with passion and attention to detail.

Community-first values: we give back to O'Fallon every chance we get.

Explore Our Menu

Our Mission

What Drives dewey's Every Day

Behind every pizza we make is a deeper purpose — to bring joy, nourishment, and community to every table we serve.

Made With Love

Every dough ball is stretched by hand, every sauce is stirred with care. We put our whole heart into every single order.

Fresh Ingredients

We source only the freshest produce, premium cheeses, and quality meats — because great pizza starts with great ingredients.

Community First

We're proud to be a part of O'Fallon, IL. From local sponsorships to charity events, deweys gives back to the community that built us.

Unwavering Quality

Over 12 years, our standards have only gone up. We hold every pizza to the same high bar — whether it's your first or your 500th order.

Our History

The deweys Journey

From a home kitchen to a beloved local brand — here's how we got here.

2012

The First Oven

Dewey fires up the first oven in a modest O'Fallon storefront. Word spreads through the neighbourhood — the pizza is unlike anything locals have tasted before.

2014

Delivery Launched

By popular demand, Dewey's pizza begins home delivery across O'Fallon and surrounding areas — bringing the restaurant experience straight to the door.

2016

Fan Favourite Award

Dewey's pizza wins the regional "Best Local Pizza" award, validating years of hard work and the loyalty of thousands of dedicated pizza lovers across Illinois.

2019

Catering Goes Big

Our catering arm launches officially, serving corporate events, weddings, and community celebrations across southern Illinois with the same handcrafted quality.

2022

Online Ordering Expands

Dewey's pizza rolls out a brand-new online ordering system, making it easier than ever for regulars and new fans alike to get their favourite pies on demand.

2024

Franchise Program Opens

The Dewey's pizza franchise program launches, inviting passionate food entrepreneurs to carry the dewey torch to new cities across the United States.

Order Now

Our Team

The People Behind Dewey's pizza

From the kitchen to the front door, our team pours dedication into every shift. Meet the faces that make the magic happen.

Dewey — Founder and Head Pizzaiolo at Dewey's pizza

Dewey Hartman

Founder & Head Pizzaiolo

The man himself. Dewey has spent 20+ years perfecting his craft, from dough consistency to sauce balance. Every recipe on our menu has his personal touch.

Maria Coletti

Executive Chef

With roots in Naples and training in Chicago, Maria brings authentic Italian flair to the Dewey's kitchen. She oversees every seasonal menu addition and topping combination.

Marcus Webb

Operations Manager

Marcus keeps everything running smoothly — from delivery logistics to supplier relationships. If a pizza arrives hot and on time, there's a good chance Marcus made it happen.

Sophie Nguyen

Customer Experience Lead

Sophie ensures every customer feels like a regular. From resolving issues in minutes to crafting loyalty programmes, she's the reason our reviews are so consistently glowing.

Want to be part of our growing team?

Get In Touch

Our Values

What dewey Believes In

These six values aren't just words on a wall — they shape every decision we make, every pizza we bake.

Passion for the Craft

We don't just make pizza — we obsess over it. Perfecting our dough fermentation, dialling in our sauce, experimenting with new flavour profiles. The craft never stops.

Honesty & Transparency

No hidden fees, no mystery ingredients. We're upfront about what's in our food, how we price it, and how we run our business. You deserve to know exactly what you're getting.

Sustainability Matters

From eco-friendly packaging to working with local farmers who practice responsible agriculture, we take our environmental footprint seriously and look for ways to reduce it every year.

Customer Joy

A perfect pizza experience isn't just about taste — it's about feeling welcomed, valued, and satisfied from first click to last bite. We measure success in smiles.

Excellence Always

We hold ourselves to a high standard — not because anyone is watching, but because excellence is a habit. Every ingredient is checked, every pizza is inspected before it leaves our kitchen.

Rooted in Community

We are O'Fallon through and through. We sponsor local events, support schools, hire locally and celebrate this community at every opportunity. We grow together.