Founder & Head Chef
David Hollowell
The original "Dewey" himself. Three decades in, David still rolls dough every morning and personally approves every recipe change. His philosophy: simple ingredients done perfectly.
Where Every Slice
Tells a Story
Dewey's Pizza was born in 1993 when founder David "Dewey" Hollowell took a leap of faith, turning his lifelong love of artisan baking into a neighborhood institution right here in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Starting with a hand-built brick oven, locally sourced ingredients, and a handful of loyal regulars, Dewey crafted a place where pizza wasn't just food — it was an experience. Word spread quickly, and what started as a small family operation grew into the community cornerstone it is today.
Three decades later, that same spirit of craftsmanship, hospitality, and genuine care for every guest still drives everything we do — from the first roll of the dough each morning to the last pizza out of the oven at night.
- Hand-stretched dough made fresh daily, never frozen
- Locally sourced produce and premium regional cheeses
- Family recipes passed down and perfected over generations
- Wood-fired brick oven tradition since day one
- Award-winning community favorite since 2004
