Downtown Pizza Co.

Downtown Pizza Co. in Murphy anchors the corner of Hiwassee Street in the heart of town, pairing scratch-made pizza with an arcade — a combination that makes it a family favorite in Cherokee County. The kitchen works from dough made in-house, and the menu mixes bold-flavored specialty pies with classic build-your-own options, calzones, and subs. The arcade adds a genuinely fun layer for kids (and kids at heart), and the storefront sits close to the Cherokee County courthouse, antique shops, and the surrounding downtown scene. It's a different energy from the Blairsville location of the same brand — more playful, with a strong after-school and family-dinner crowd. Tables fill quickly on weekends and during the warm-weather tourist season, so an early dinner or takeout order is the reliable choice. Locals appreciate the friendly staff and the consistency of the pies.

Food, service & ordering at a glance

• Dine-in: Sit-down service at the 52 Hiwassee St location in Murphy.
• Takeout: Order ahead for pickup, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings.
• Ordering: Order directly through the restaurant website.

Murphy anchors the western end of the North Carolina mountains close to the Tennessee line, keeping dinner hours relaxed outside of festival weekends.