About Mellow Mushroom
Mellow Mushroom opened its Pigeon Forge location at The Island in June 2013, according to the company's announcement, and the address given then was 131 The Island Drive, Suite 3101, next to the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel. It is a national pizza chain, and the pitch is the same here as anywhere: stone-baked pizzas, calzones and a craft beer list in a room decorated with bright psychedelic art.
Where it is
The Island in Pigeon Forge is an entertainment district on the Parkway, built around a Ferris wheel, a river view, shops and restaurants. Mellow Mushroom is part of that lineup, so you can eat, ride the Wheel and walk the shops without moving the car. Pigeon Forge's main phone line for The Island is 865-286-0119, per a chamber listing; that is the complex number, not the restaurant's direct line.
Why a pizza stop makes sense in the Smokies
Most Parkway restaurants lean toward Southern comfort food, barbecue or pancakes. A pizza place is the easy answer when the group includes a picky eater, a vegetarian or someone who has had enough fried food after three days in the mountains. The chain is known for building pies around a wide range of toppings, so it handles mixed tables well, though you should check the menu directly for current vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Making it fit your day
- After the park. A day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park usually means a late return. Driving the Parkway at dinnertime is slow, so eating at The Island lets you park once and walk.
- Parking tag reminder. Anything parked over 15 minutes inside the park needs a parking tag: $5 daily, $15 weekly, $40 annual, and federal passes do not replace it.
- Trolley. The Pigeon Forge Fun Time Trolley is $1 a ride along the Parkway, so you can skip the drive if you are staying nearby.
- Holiday season. Winterfest runs November 6, 2026, through January 31, 2027, and The Island's own Winterfest starts November 21. Evenings get busy, so eat a little early.
What to expect
The room is casual and loud enough to cover a restless toddler. Families, birthday groups and small tour parties are common. There is no dress code and nobody expects one.
If you want local flavor, other Parkway spots do more with Appalachian cooking. If you want a reliable pizza and a cold beer a few steps from the Wheel, this does the job. Confirm hours with the restaurant before you go.
Good to know
- What kind of food does Mellow Mushroom serve?
- Pizza, calzones, craft beer.
