Dirty Dave's Gay 90's Pizza & Spaghetti Parlor

It seems like when I was younger there were lots of old-fashioned pizza parlors around. Places you could go and get good pizza and spaghetti for not very much money. They were frequented by families and teenagers.

In my neighborhood the pizza parlor has all but vanished giving way to pizza delivered or taken out. The pizza restaurants that remain are more upscale.

I recently rediscovered Dirty Dave’s in Olympia. It opened on Martin Way when I was in high school in the 70’s. It was a popular place for young people then, and it turns out it still is! We went there a few weeks ago looking for a quick dinner before heading home to Seattle. We went back a couple weeks later. It brought back great memories for me. I went there a few times with buddies in high school.

The place has not changed much since it was first established in the 70’s. The walls and ceiling are COVERED in pop posters and pictures and memorabilia. The spaghetti is really good. Last time we tried the house special – the Gay 90s Pizza. We usually eat vegetarian pizza so I had forgotten how greasy pepperoni can be. For that reason we would choose a different pizza next time, but I must say the addition of cashews was inspired.

We’ll be back.