Ziggy's Magic Pizza Shop

On Van Buren Street, Ziggy’s handles late-night hunger with New York-style slices, whole pies, wings and sandwiches, but the visit can extend beyond the table: an interior door connects to Stardust Pinbar and its pinball machines. The combination turns a simple meal into a Downtown Phoenix outing. You can order a single slice or share a whole pizza, a useful option when a group is leaving a concert or does not want a formal dinner.

Visitors’ accounts repeatedly mention the retro atmosphere, generous slices and the appeal of combining pizza with games; there are also ordinary disagreements about which topping or crust works best. It is a lively place rather than a quiet dining room, and the pinball bar may have its own age or purchase rules. For travellers, its strength is the extended schedule and casual format: ordering by the slice keeps spending in check, though drinks and extras add to the bill.

Ziggy’s is at 401 W Van Buren St, Suite B, Phoenix, AZ 85003; the phone number is (602) 354-3004. Visit Phoenix lists closing at 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and as late as 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; confirm kitchen service and hours on the website before setting out. The shop is near The Van Buren and other Downtown venues, so it can fill up after a show. Parking and public transport are nearby; if you are going late, decide how you will get back as well.