Bear's heading south to hibernate so he's closing the restaurant for the season on December 6th. Can't wait to see you all next spring!
Bagels, Bialys, and Hope
Check out this great article in Northwest Food News (or listen to the interview on Idaho NPR) with Bear by Jane Fritz. Also visit the Old Ice House Pizzeria's website.
Welcome to the Old Ice House Pizzeria & Bakery
Order ahead ~ Call (208) 264-5555 to order pizza, get our hours, see who's playing, or just to talk about anything else your heart (or stomach) desires.
Our Menu ~ There's a reason they call it the "The Best Pizza West of the Hudson River." It is! We have lots of other great food as well. We make fresh salads, and you can always enjoy a beer or a glass of wine up on the deck overlooking beautiful Lake Pend OReille. Our lasagna has been especially popular (meat & vege). And our puff pastries are in big demand, both at The Old Ice House and at the Farmers Markets (starting in May Friday afternoon in Hope and Wednesday afternoon in Sandpoint.) Click on Complete MENU at the left to see all we have to offer. The most popular pizza with long-time customers is the Greek pizza, by far. Bear's favorite is the Margarita, with fresh basil, fresh tomatoes, marinara, and mozzarella. Simple and delicious. Much of the produce is grown at Bearview gardens just down the road. For more information , check out "The Advantage of Organic" link on the left.
Baked Goods ~ Wednesday and Friday are our big baking days, so stop by and try our savory breads, like sourdough rye, olive rosemary with roasted garlic, whole wheat with oats and honey, spinach parmesan, and many, many more. Our bagels are a big hit, too. As are baguettes, puff pastries (Italian sausage, Wood's smokies, and even huckleberry in season) and even spanakopita with spinach and garlic. Yum.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you soon!
Bear
Jumpin' Java - Now Bear's a Barista!
Yes, now in addition to world-famous pizza and other delicious specialities, Bear will brew you an espresso, latte, cappuccino, Americano, or whatever your coffee-loving heart desires. Stop by the Old Ice House Pizzeria and warm up out on the deck with a hot, tasty beverage. The perfect complement to enjoy with one of Bear's homemade cookies or fruit popovers.
Live Music and Festivals
Enjoy live music at the Old Ice House Pizzeria every Thursday and Sunday starting around dinnertime.
Every Thursday is open mike with 'house artist' Jim Tilden Brown (see photo, left.) Stop by and jam with him or play on your own!
2011 SUMMER FESTIVALS
To Be Announced!
Want to get a hold of Bear?
You can reach Bear at the Old Ice House Pizzeria, 208.264.5555, or on his mobile at 208.610.3585, or you can email him, bearview@yahoo.com.
NORTHWEST INLANDER VOTES OLD ICE HOUSE Best Wicked-Good Pizza West of the Hudson
In case you don't have your reading glasses handy, here's what it says:
When you've got a serious need for some real East Coast-style pizza and you're all out of frequent flyer miles, there's always Hope - Idaho, that is. The uber-funky Ice House Pizzeria on Main Street in tiny Hope (pop. 80) has freshly baked focaccia bread, calzones, and pizzas served whole or by the slice. You can also get sweet baked treats, plus hats, scarves, beads and all manner of accessories. But the pizza is the thing: think, molten cheese; fragrant, lightly spiced tomato sauce; yeasty crust that's not too thick, not too thin. This stuff is authentic enought to bring on a Boston accent. (AC)
As Seen in Sandpoint Magazine
The Old Ice House Pizzeria is pleased to have been featured in Sandpoint Magazine, the premiere regional publication for Northern Idaho. The article traces the renovation of the Old Ice House Pizzeria from its Wild West roots to its current state of "funktitude" and also sheds light on owner/proprietor Bear's eclectic past.
Order Online through Six Rivers Market and Pick-Up in Sandpoint
We're in Hope, Idaho
The Old Ice House Pizzeria & Bakery
140 West Main Street, Hope, ID 83836
Getting here is easy. And the drive is beautiful. From Sandpoint, take HWY 200 East to Hope. If you have any questions, just call...
(208) 264-5555
Directions
Basically, you can only reach us from one of two directions, but for detailed directions from wherever you're coming from, just click here.
