A Home for Happy Pizza ABQ

Hello! 
Happy Pizza ABQ is excited and honored to become a part of Albuquerque’s growing food scene by moving into a brick and mortar space. 

Our Story
Happy Pizza came to be during last year’s COVID-19 lockdown. Missy McClintock (the brains and culinary creative behind Happy Pizza) relocated to Albuquerque during this time and was faced with trying to enter the workforce under very difficult circumstances. Out of necessity and with her creative drive, Missy chose to see this moment as an opportunity for innovation rather than personal crisis. Calling upon her over 40 years experience in the food business, Missy began honing in on her pizza dough recipe, refining her tomato sauce and seeking out the best sources for pepperoni and best melting vegan cheeses. She then started cooking up wood-fired oven quality pizzas on her barbecue and giving it to friends, family and neighbors. Within a year, she has created a dedicated pool of customers that order directly for parties, small family get-togethers or for an easy weekday meal.


In a time when so many small businesses have been forced to close their doors, Missy aims for Happy Pizza ABQ to be a positive contribution to the Albuquerque community during these difficult times. Happy Pizza ABQ is a place where everyone can gather, people with varying food preferences can share a meal together and everyone is delightfully satisfied. Whether you eat meat, are plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, or tracking macros, Happy Pizza has thoughtfully crafted menu items to accommodate everyone’s needs.


What makes Happy Pizza ABQ  pizzas different?


Happy Pizza dough is made fresh every day and is characterized by its long fermentation time, creating crusts that are delightfully soft and chewy on the inside with an audible crunch on the outside. Missy’s pizza sauce is also homemade, crafted using whole San Marzano tomatoes and a refined mix of herbs and extra virgin olive oil. 

Some sample pizzas:
- Classic Pepperoni with house-made tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms and grilled onions
- Vegan Pesto Pizza with seitan Italian sausage, artichoke, spinach, green olives, vegan cheese, mushrooms
- Local tomatoes and basil, tomato sauce, mozzarella and  roasted garlic

In addition to pizzas, Happy Pizza will offer creative salads, sandwiches, house-made ice cream and park picnic boxes.



What Your Contributions Will Support
Contributions will support deposit and lease of space, the purchase of equipment (including a wood-fired oven!), a point-of-sale system, food inventory and web design/online presence.

THANK YOU!
Thank you in advance for your support and belief in our business. We are excited to become a part of the Albuquerque community and serve our neighbors home-style food that is both nourishing and enjoyable. It is our aim to create an open and inclusive dining experience where everyone feels welcomed and accommodated. We can’t wait to share a slice with you!

With gratitude,
Happy Pizza ABQ