I have a confession to make- I'm absolutely obsessed with pizza. David and I picked up pizza on our way home from the beach on Sunday and I had it for dinner Sunday night and for breakfast Monday and Tuesday. I could eat it for every meal! It is so versatile- you can put almost anything on a pizza and it will taste amazing!

Once a year Portland hosts an event catered towards pizza lovers like me- Portland Pizza Week. From April 16-21, 34 different local pizzerias are offering $2 slices of a specialty pie. Some slices are more traditional, but many have a fun twist or a different style- things like an Indian Samosa pizza, a stuffed jalapeño, or a pizza with a mustard base.

Below are some vegetarian/ vegan slices that sound great to me! Have you eaten any slices yet? Let me know what you think in the comments!

Snake River Party Boi

Where to eat: Sizzle Pie
What’s on it: Chipotle red sauce, red onion pico, vegan pastor, aji amarillo sauce, and cilantro.
When you can eat it: 11 am-5 pm
Things to know: The "Snake River Party Boi" and the "Out Of Step" slices will be offered at both the Hollywood and East Burnside Sizzle Pie locations.
What they say: "Inspired by Evel Knievel's attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon, the 'Snake River Party Boi' was born. Once consumed, the spiciness of this slice will make anyone feel confident enough to attempt feats they never thought possible."

Chili Rubbed Cauliflower Pizza

Where to eat: Back to Eden Bakery (NE)
What’s on it: BBQ sauce, house-made mozzarella, chili-rubbed cauliflower, caramelized shallots, and scallions.
When you can eat it: 4-9 pm
Things to know: Limit two special slices per guest. Whole pie discount is $3 off retail cost.
What they say: "House-made tangy BBQ is the base for this pizza, which sits on top of our gluten-free sourdough crust! It's topped with vegan cashew mozzarella, chili-rubbed cauliflower, caramelized shallots, and scallions. If you like things a little spicy and outside of the box, this pizza is definitely for you!"

The Big Apple

Where to eat: Straight From New York (SE)
What’s on it: Applesauce base, slices of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp Apples, brown sugar and cinnamon granola crumble topping, caramel and streusel icing drizzle.
When you can eat it: 11am-close
Things to know: One slice per customer per day.
What they say: "Who ever heard of "dessert pizza"? You did! Just now. But "The Big Apple" is so much more than just dessert. It's breakfast, it's lunch, it's dinner—its goes great with coffee OR beer—and it's DOWNRIGHT DELICIOUS! And best of all, it's VEGAN! Prepare to be amazed."

Margherita Explosion

Where to eat: DeNicola's Restaurant (SE)
What’s on it: A margherita pizza made with buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, Mama Lil's Original Peppers, and finished with a balsamic vinaigrette glaze.
When you can eat it: Mon-Thurs 4-8:30 pm, Fri-Sat 4-9:30 pm
What they say: "Having participated in Pizza Week since it’s infancy, we take this event seriously at DeNicola’s. We have been perfecting this little party in your mouth for weeks. We sincerely love a sweet and salty flavor, so this is our take on the margherita."

Olive Tapenade/Tomato

Where to eat: Via Chicago (NE)
What’s on it: Olives, tomatoes, sauce, and cheese.
When you can eat it: 11am-close
Things to know: Two slice limit. Take-out available, but no delivery.
What they say: "We’re taking you back to the old country—by way of Chicago—with our take on this classic combo. We begin with our olive tapenade as the base, throw on copious amounts of mozzarella, and then top it off with our house-made sauce sprinkled with sun-dried tomatoes. Mangia bene!"

Straight from New Delhi

Where to eat: Straight From New York (Downtown)
What’s on it: Olive oil and garlic base, house-made masala sauce, chickpeas, sweet yellow onion, roasted cauliflower florets, and chopped fresh cilantro.
When you can eat it: 11am-close
Things to know: One slice per customer per day.
What they say: "They say "Stick to what you know," but they must not have known how delicious this combination could be! We've gone way outside our (ethical) comfort zone to bring you our (humble) attempt at a taste of Northern India by way of NYC, made from scratch all the way out here in the Pacific Northwest. It's vegan, it's delicious, it's chana masala pizza! And we LOVE it."

Sweater Weather

Where to eat: The 1905 (North)
What’s on it: Caramelized leek and garlic cream sauce, roasted butternut squash, aged mozzarella, grated Pecorino Romano, sautéed mushrooms, brown sugar, red onions, chili oil, fresh sage, and tempura-battered butternut squash.
When you can eat it: Mon-Thurs 4 pm-midnight, Fri-Sat 4 pm-2 am
Things to know: Limit two slices per person, per day.
What they say: "This pie is autumnal comfort food—but since Pizza Week is in the spring, we're bringing our favorite fall flavors to April."

The Naanfather

Where to eat: Fillmore (NE)
What’s on it: Tandoori-spiced cauliflower, special secret sauce, herbs, androasted peanut.
When you can eat it: noon-close
Things to know: Two slice maximum per person. Vegan option available.
What they say: "Our slice blends an Indian flavor profile with Italian ingredients for a baller taste experience. The crust adds a layer of complexity, crunch, and delightful chewiness, all achieved through our top-secret dough recipe and 24-hour fermentation process. Based on the best-selling dish from our chef’s former endeavor (the Owl in S.C.), this slice is guaranteed to make you happy."

Stadium Special

Where to eat: Blackbird Pizza (SE)
What’s on it: Black bean tomato base, vegan nacho cheese sauce, soyrizo, black olives, tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, green onions, vegan sour cream, and tortilla chips.
When you can eat it: 11 am-midnight
Things to know: Limit two slices per person per order.
What they say: "Vegan stadium nachos on a pizza!"

The Zia

Where to eat: Hammy's Pizza (SE)
What’s on it: New Mexico-style roasted calabacitas (zucchini, yellow squash, sweet corn, onions, garlic, and New Mexico green chile), and a blend of mozzarella and Mexican cheeses.
When you can eat it: 4-10 pm
Things to know: Limited to one slice per person.
What they say: "Hammy’s serves thick, Sicilian-style slices. Every slice is made to order and served fresh from the oven, and never placed under heat lamps or re-heated."

aMAIZEing

Where to eat: Mississippi Pizza (North)
What’s on it: Zesty caramelized onion sauce, nutritional yeast, zucchini, corn, red onion, basil, and sea salt.
When you can eat it: Mon-Thurs 11 am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11 am-1 am
Things to know: Limit of four slices per person.
What they say: "A vegan pizza that pops! The base is a zesty caramelized onion sauce made with Mama LIl's oil to give it a little heat. The corn (maize) sweetens it up a bit, while the sea salt and nutritional yeast add the saltiness. Basil, red onion, and zucchini are added to complete the veggie rainbow."