Urban Pie, Frozen, Pizza Artisan 8 Cheese, 16.7 Ounce

The Verdict

Let me be upfront: I’ve tested more frozen pizzas than I care to admit, and most of them taste like cardboard with ambition. The Urban Pie Artisan 8 Cheese is not that. It’s also not a miracle — it’s a solid, better-than-average frozen pie with a specific personality.

What you’re actually getting

The box contains one 16.7-ounce pizza, about 12 inches across. The crust is thin — we’re talking flatbread territory, not hand-tossed. The cheese blend is the headline: mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, romano, asiago, fontina, ricotta, and blue. That’s not marketing fluff; you can taste the layering. The sauce is a simple tomato base that doesn’t try to steal the show, which is the right call given the cheese lineup.

Performance in the real world

Baking instructions say 425°F for 12–14 minutes. I found 13 minutes on a preheated baking sheet (not the rack — trust me) produces the ideal result: edges browned, cheese bubbled with some browning spots, crust crisp enough to hold its weight but not shatter on the first bite. One buyer noted, “Baked up perfectly in 13 minutes, crispy edges, cheese actually tastes like real cheese, not oil.” That matches my experience.

The flavor profile is where this pizza earns its keep. The mozzarella provides the stretchy baseline, parmesan and romano bring the salty bite, asiago adds nuttiness, and the blue cheese — used sparingly — gives a subtle funk in the finish. It’s not a cheese bomb; it’s a composed blend. Another reviewer put it well: “Finally a frozen pizza that doesn’t taste like it was made for a kid’s birthday party.”

The honest shortcomings

This is not a thick, doughy pizza. If you’re a Chicago deep-dish loyalist or even a fan of typical delivery-style crust, you will find this too thin. It’s closer to a high-end flatbread. The blue cheese, while restrained, is present — I’d estimate 90% of people won’t mind, but if you genuinely dislike blue cheese, you’ll notice it.

One practical gripe: at $8–$10 depending on your market, it’s priced at a premium over DiGiorno or Red Baron. You’re paying for the cheese quality and the thinner, more artisanal crust. Whether that’s worth it depends entirely on what you value in a frozen pizza.

Who should buy this

• The thin-crust enthusiast who currently pays $12+ for a mediocre flatbread from a local pizzeria — this is cheaper and arguably better
• The cheese snob who wants a frozen pizza that respects the ingredients
• The weeknight cook who wants something that goes from freezer to table in under 20 minutes without tasting processed

Who should skip it

• The deep-dish or pan-crust crowd — this will not satisfy that craving
• Those who find blue cheese off-putting in any form
• Budget shoppers — you can get 50% more pizza for 40% less money with a mainstream brand, though you’ll sacrifice flavor complexity

Frequently asked questions

Is this pizza actually 8 different cheeses? Yes. The ingredient list confirms all eight, and you can taste the difference versus a standard mozzarella-only pie. The blend is the entire point.

Can I cook this on the oven rack directly? You can, but I’d advise against it. The crust is thin enough that it can droop slightly between rack wires. A preheated baking sheet or pizza stone gives you a more even bottom.

Does it reheat well? Better than most. A toaster oven at 350°F for 5–6 minutes revives the crispness. The microwave will ruin it, as with any thin-crust pizza.

The verdict

The Urban Pie Artisan 8 Cheese is a legitimate step up from commodity frozen pizza without crossing into pretentious territory. It delivers exactly what it promises: a thin, crispy, genuinely cheesy pizza that respects your time and your palate.

Buy it if you want a quality thin-crust option that tastes composed, not assembled. Skip it if you need a thick crust or can’t get past the blue cheese undertone.

4.2/5 stars. Deducting half a star for the price-to-size ratio and half for the crust’s fragility during baking. The flavor more than compensates for both.

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Last updated: 2026-08-06. Ratings and prices current as of review date. Verify on Amazon before purchasing.