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“Local Pizzeria in Decorah”
At the age of 49, Mabel White started in the restaurant business with Mabel’s Lunchroom in 1953 on College Drive in Decorah. Students from nearby Luther College were regular customers. Mabel often let them make their own sandwiches and change at the register. One fateful day, a student asked if he could make himself a “pizza.” Mabel agreed without knowing what a pizza was or understanding how this would change her life and eventually become an icon of Decorah. In 1968, Mabel paid tribute to the item that attracted overwhelming attention and renamed her restaurant Mabe’s Pizza.Over a short time, Mabe’s Pizza grew a reputation for delicious pizza cut into squares with made-from-scratch crust and sauce paired with sincere customer service. Mabel’s family shared the joy she found in serving the food to others and have carried on this tradition since. Mabel’s youngest son, Don White and his late wife Maime took over the restaurant in 1981. Don’s oldest son, Steve White and his wife Connie have had the business since 1999. Mabel passed away in 2002 when she was 97 years old, she left a legacy for how the pizza should be made and the customers should be treated. Her spirit (and recipe!) are honored with each of the 90,000+ pizzas served every year. Mabe’s Pizza has been in several locations around Decorah, in 1978 the restaurant moved to its current building at 110 East Water Street in downtown Decorah. A second location opened in 2001 in downtown Cresco. We invite you to join us.
My husband and I got to Decorah late Thursday afternoon and made a call to order a pizza before we headed to the cabin for the night. We heard amazing reviews about Mabe's but WOW! The employees... Read more
Great pizza! My favorite is around the garden! Perfect for a date night, or order delivery for a night in! Read more
Classic pepperoni Very quick to table Reasonable price Quick and friendly staff Would recommend to all pizza lovers! Read more
Mabe's Pizza
Hours
- Sun - Thu: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Fri, Sat: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Drive Through
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Outdoor Seating
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