Bremen Indiana is one of those small towns you’ve never heard of that are sprinkled all over Indiana. If you ever find yourself there and ask a local what to eat for dinner, they will probably say, “Try The Wooden Peel”. It’s the local cozy pizza joint and popular is an understatement. Locals don’t blink at a two-hour wait for their favorite slice of pie. There is also a town rumor of something with scales living in the basement…
Award Winning Pizzas and more
The Wooden Peel was voted best pizza in northern Indiana in 2015 and made the 2024 Pizza Marketplace TOP 100 Movers & Shakers. Their garbage pizza is a must-try. It’s loaded with sausage, ham, pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms, black, and green olives. You can customize your pizza with over 25 toppings to choose from. Not a pizza lover? Don’t worry! They also have sandwiches, salads, and a munchies menu. Munchies like breaded mushrooms, pickle chips, and stuffed breadsticks.
Low Key and Loved
The Wooden Peel knows how to keep that local hometown feel. They don’t have a website. They don’t take reservations. They have a simple Facebook page and a loyal customer base. If you call on a weekend have some patience. People wait hours for these pizzas. It wouldn’t be a hidden gem if it weren’t worth the wait.
A Small Town Gem That’s Worth The Visit
Check out their Facebook page for the latest trivia night they’re hosting, then grab some friends and enjoy a pizza and a beer. What’s a small-town dive without a local mystery? It has been rumored there’s an alligator in the basement of the Peel… guess you’ll have to stop in to find out.
