Our Story

About Mod Pizza — Built on Flavor, Driven by People

At Mod Pizza, we believe every meal is personal. We're the team behind the mod pizza experience — crafting made-to-order pizzas with fresh ingredients in Reston, VA since day one. Learn what drives us, who we are, and why our mods pizza fans keep coming back.

Mod Pizza restaurant interior with fresh ingredients

mod pizza being made fresh with toppings

10+ Years of Crafting

Our Story

How Mod Pizza Became Your Favorite mods pizza Spot

Mod Pizza was born from a simple obsession: great pizza made exactly the way you want it. Our founders grew up believing that food should be personal — not pre-made, not rushed, and never compromised. They set out to build a mod pizza experience unlike anything else in the United States.

Starting with a small kitchen in Reston, VA, we developed our signature modpizza method — a build-your-own system with over 30 fresh toppings, house-made sauces, and dough that rises fresh every morning. No shortcuts. No reheating. Just real pizza, made for you, every single time.

Today, Mod Pizza serves thousands of guests who trust us with their lunch breaks, family dinners, and late-night cravings. We've grown, but our heart hasn't changed — we're still that neighborhood pizzeria with big ambitions and even bigger flavors.

30+ Fresh Toppings

50K+ Happy Guests

4.8 Average Rating

1 Location, All Heart

What We Stand For

Our Mission & Core Values

Every slice of modpizza we serve reflects a deeper commitment — to quality, community, and the belief that food made with care makes life better.

Made with Love

Every mod pizza is crafted by hand with genuine care. We believe the best ingredient in any meal is the attention given to making it.

Fresh Always

No freezers, no shortcuts. Our mods pizza ingredients arrive fresh daily and our dough is made in-house every morning before opening.

Community First

Mod Pizza was built by and for our Reston, VA community. We source locally when possible and give back through food programs.

Your Way, Always

True personalization is our promise. From crust to toppings, every modpizza creation is yours to design — no restrictions, no judgment.

Our Journey

The Mod Pizza Story — A Timeline

From a small kitchen dream to a beloved mod pizza destination — here's how we grew, milestone by milestone.

2013

The First Oven Lights Up

Mod Pizza opens its doors in Reston, VA with a single oven, a 12-topping menu, and a queue that wrapped around the block on day one. Word spread fast — the mod pizza concept was unlike anything in the area.

2013

2015

Menu Expansion & The mods pizza Fan Base Grows

We expanded our signature menu to 30+ toppings and introduced our legendary garlic butter drizzle. Our mods pizza community grew exponentially, with guests returning 3–4 times per week on average.

2015

2018

modpizza Goes Digital — Online Ordering Launches

We launched our online ordering platform, making it easier than ever to build your modpizza from home. Orders surged 40% in the first month, and our catering program took off with corporate clients throughout Northern Virginia.

2018

2021

Kitchen Renovation & Sustainability Pledge

We renovated our kitchen to reduce food waste by 35% and pledged to source 80% of our produce from regional farms. Our mod pizza commitment to quality got even more intentional — better for you, better for the planet.

2021

Today

Serving 50,000+ Guests — Still Growing

Mod Pizza now serves over 50,000 satisfied guests annually, ships nationwide, and has launched a franchise program. The mod pizza story is still being written — and we'd love you to be part of it.

Now

Mod Pizza today serving thousands of happy guests

The People

Meet the Mod Pizza Team

Our crew is the secret ingredient. These are the passionate people who show up every day to make your mod pizza experience something truly special.

Marcus Reid

Founder & CEO

The visionary behind Mod Pizza. Marcus turned his lifelong obsession with pizza into a mod pizza movement that changed how Reston eats.

Sofia Navarro

Executive Chef

Sofia trained in Naples and brings authentic Italian technique to every mods pizza recipe. She develops every new topping combination and sauce in-house.

David Chen

Operations Manager

David ensures every modpizza order goes out perfectly and on time. His systems thinking keeps the kitchen running like a well-oiled — and well-seasoned — machine.

Priya Sharma

Community Manager

Priya is the voice of Mod Pizza online and offline. She builds relationships, manages partnerships, and makes sure every guest feels like family.

Passionate about pizza? We're always looking for great people.

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Our Values

The Principles Behind Every Mod Pizza

These aren't words on a wall — they're the standards we hold ourselves to every single day, from the first slice to the last delivery.

Uncompromising Quality

Every ingredient on your mod pizza is chosen for taste, freshness, and integrity. We would never serve something we wouldn't proudly eat ourselves.

Respect & Inclusion

Mod Pizza welcomes everyone — every craving, every dietary need, every background. Our kitchen is a place of respect, and so is our dining room.

Constant Innovation

We never stop testing new flavors, exploring new combinations, and listening to our guests. The best modpizza we've ever made is always the next one.

Sustainability

We minimize waste, support local farmers, and make choices that are good for our community and the environment — because great pizza needs a great planet.

Speed Without Sacrifice

Fast service is part of the mod pizza promise — but never at the cost of flavor. We've engineered our process so quality and speed go hand in hand.

Guest Happiness First

If you're not delighted with your order, we make it right. Full stop. Guest satisfaction is the metric that matters most at Mod Pizza.