Lake Oswego knows good food. Between the farmers’ markets, the waterfront dining, and a community that takes its local businesses seriously, the bar is high. So when a wood-fired pizza operation rolls in and earns a perfect five-star rating with dozens of raving reviews, people take notice.
Oregon Wood Fired Pizza (also known as OWFP North) is one of those businesses that earns its reputation one pie at a time, and it’s exactly the kind of spot Lake Oswego loves to call its own.
From Eugene to LO: A Story Worth Knowing
Owner and operator Randall spent over six years with the original Oregon Wood Fired Pizza team in Eugene, learning the craft from the ground up. When the opportunity came to bring the concept north, he took it, backed by his belief in the product and a solid partnership with the brand’s founder. OWFP North officially opened on June 27, 2020, and the community response was immediate.
This isn’t a corporate pizza chain that followed a franchise formula up I-5. It’s a hands-on, owner-operated food truck where Randall fires up the oven, crafts every pie, and personally checks if you want peppers, parmesan, or ranch on your way out. That personal touch shows up in every review.
What’s Coming Out of That Wood-Fired Oven
Every pizza comes from an artisanal Neapolitan-style wood-fired oven built directly into a mobile kitchen. The crust is thin, blistered at the edges, and carries that smoky char you simply cannot fake with a conventional oven. Current menu offerings:
Pizzas ($18 each)
- Three Little Pigs: Red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, Finocchiona salami
- Veggie: Olive oil, mozzarella, gorgonzola, spinach, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted garlic
- Sweet Baby James: Red sauce, mozzarella, Canadian bacon, pineapple, jalapeño
- Taphouse: Red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, roasted garlic, fresh basil
- Margherita, Hawaiian, Classic Cheese: All the crowd favorites, done right
- Featured Rotating Pie: Think Pizza Rosa: olive oil, mozzarella, pistachios, red onion, rosemary, Pecorino Romano
Wood-Fired Sandwiches ($11 each)
- The Italian: Pesto, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, coppa, salami on toasted ciabatta
- The Trevvy: Pepperoni, prosciutto, red sauce, garlic, fresh basil, house-made ranch on ciabatta
Save room for the wood-fired cookies ($5): chocolate chip or “hot cocoa” with marshmallows, both finished in the oven. Order one. You’ll thank yourself.
More Than a Food Truck: Catering for the Community
OWFP North’s catering program is one of its most underrated offerings. Randall brings the whole operation to you, oven included, making it a standout choice for company events, fundraisers, graduation parties, and neighborhood gatherings across the Lake Oswego area. The calendar fills quickly, so reaching out early is the smart move.
For schools, sports teams, and local organizations, having a wood-fired pizza truck pull up to your event is a genuinely crowd-pleasing upgrade. Reach out to check availability.
Where to Find Them
Oregon Wood Fired Pizza North is a mobile operation that moves where the community is. Their current regular spot is at Smitty’s Taphouse in Portland’s Sellwood neighborhood, with service running Wednesday through Sunday. Follow them on Instagram for location updates, event pop-ups, and rotating featured pies.
- Location: Smitty’s Taphouse, 7718 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
- Hours: Wednesday through Sunday (confirm via Instagram)
- Phone: (503) 713-8202
- Email: oregonwoodfiredpizzanorth@gmail.com
- Online ordering: owfpnorth.square.site
Reviewers don’t just try Oregon Wood Fired Pizza once. They come back. The consistent praise points to the quality of the crust, a menu that has something for everyone (yes, the veggie pie is genuinely great), and an owner who treats every customer like a regular. If you haven’t made it out yet, this week is a good time to change that.
Lake Oswego’s food scene is full of businesses worth knowing. Keep discovering them every week and find your next favorite spot before everyone else does.
Sources: yelp.com, restaurantguru.com, owfpnorth.square.site, Oregon Wood Fired Pizza Instagram Page
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