Pizza Ranch
1404 Boston Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
Pizza Ranch Menu
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Diabetics at Pizza Hut
Pizza is neither a great meal nor the worst for diabetes. All you need is some fact check and monitoring while ordering your pizza. Diabetics can opt for thin crust or skinny pizza at Pizza Hut and avoid the cheese topping to cut down on the excess fat and sodium. If you have diabetes, then ensure to check your portion size when you order a pizza. One or max. two slices are enough. You can also avoid meat if possible and go for wings as a meat option.
Foods to Avoid at Pizza Hut for Diabetics:
You must avoid Meat Lovers Pizza with Original Pan Crust as it contains over 1000mg sodium and will add 470 calories in your meal. You should also skip Super Supreme Pizza Large Original Pan Slice which is too high in sodium and fat. Chicken wings are often tempting but you must control and restrict yourself from ordering Traditional Honey BBQ Bone-in Wings as it can add up to your sugar levels if you eat too many. On average, a person orders or consumes six chicken wings pieces in a day.
Sides must be avoided at all costs especially if it's Bacon Cheddar Fries with Ranch Dipping Cup for its high sodium content. You must also avoid New York Style Cheesecake with Applesauce as dessert as one slice of this dessert item contains 86g sugar. Pizza Hut also offers other Italian dishes such as Pasta. However, you must skip Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Meatballs and Garlic Bread as it is too high in sodium and sugar.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Pizza Hut:
Veggie Lover's - Personal Pan Pizza Slice
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 290mg sodium, 18g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein
Hawaiian Chicken - Small Thin 'N Crispy Slice
Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 300mg sodium, 14g carbs, 3g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
Chicken Bacon Parmesan Small Original Pan Slice
Nutritional Facts: 160 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 310mg sodium, 15g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 7g Protein
Naked - Bone Out Wing (Piece)
Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 4g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0.5g), 160mg sodium, 6g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 5g Protein
Traditional Bone-In Wings with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 300mg sodium, less than 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Classic Caesar Salad
Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 12g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein
Cheese Small Hand Tossed Slices
Nutritional Facts: 130 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 250mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
Cinnamon Stick
Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 100mg sodium, 13g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Pizza Hut
Fast-food restaurants like Pizza Hut are not recommended to dine-in if you are diagnosed with high blood pressure. Most pizzas at Pizza Hut are high in sodium and hence you must stick to one or max. two slices of any regular size pizza to limit your sodium intake. Try out the salads as they are not only healthy but also keeps you full for a longer period. However, you must ensure that you don't order the salads without any extra dressing.
Foods to Avoid at Pizza Hut for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Meat Lovers Pizza with Original Pan Crust and Supreme Pizza Large Original Pan Slice at all costs when you order at Pizza Hut. Both these pizzas contain a high amount of sodium which can spike your blood pressure levels. Also, skip Bacon Cheddar Fries with Ranch Dipping Cup and Traditional Honey BBQ Bone-in Wings to restrict your sodium intake.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Pizza Hut
Veggie Lover's - Small Thin 'N Crispy Slice
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 3.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 14g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 14g Protein
Hawaiian Chicken Small Thin 'N Crispy Slices
Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 280mg sodium, 14g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
Chicken Bacon Parmesan Small Original Pan Slice
Nutritional Facts: 160 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 310mg sodium, 15g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 7g Protein
Naked - Traditional Bone-In Wing (Piece)
Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 160mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein
Traditional Bone-In Wings with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 300mg sodium, less than 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Cheese Small Hand Tossed Slices
Nutritional Facts: 130 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 250mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
Classic Caesar Salad
Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 12g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein
Cinnamon Stick
Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 100mg sodium, 13g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Pizza Hut
Whether large, medium or small, a pizza can boost your cholesterol levels instantly. You shouldn't eat more than one slice of any pizza your order at Pizza Hut. If you're concerned with your high cholesterol, then it is wise to take your friends to Pizza Hut and share pizza among them slice by slice. You can also try pasta at Pizza Hut but ensure that you are not adding any dressing or extra cheese as you order pasta.
Foods to Avoid at Pizza Hut for High Cholesterol
Keep your pizza intake to one slice to avoid high cholesterol intake while you dine at Pizza Hut. Skip Supreme Pizza Large Original Pan Slice as it contains a high amount of fat and the sodium levels are also very high. Avoid the desserts section completely to limit the fat and sugar intake. You can also limit yourself from ordering non-veg pizza and skip adding sides or dressing on your orders to ensure that your cholesterol is in check while dining at Pizza Hut.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Pizza Hut:
Veggie Lover's - Small Thin 'N Crispy Slice
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 3.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 14g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 14g Protein
Buffalo Chicken - Small Original Pan Slice
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 420mg sodium, 18g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
Hawaiian Chicken - Small Thin 'N Crispy Slice
Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 300mg sodium, 14g carbs, 3g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein
Traditional Bone-In Wings with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 300mg sodium, less than 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein
Cavatini Veggie Lover's with Garlic Bread
Nutritional Facts: 630 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 730mg sodium, 113g carbs, 14g sugar, 7g fiber, 21g Protein
Classic Caesar Salad
Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 12g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein
Breadsticks
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 260mg sodium, 19g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 4g Protein
Cinnamon Stick
Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 100mg sodium, 13g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein
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Q & A on
How did Pizza Hut start?
Pizza Hut began its operations on 15th June 1958 at Wichita, Kansas, United States.
Will Pizza Hut be open on Easter?
Yes, Pizza Hut stays open on Easter until 10 PM on Thursday and Sunday. Whereas, Pizza Hut operates at normal hours on Good Friday, Saturday, and Easter Monday.
Will Pizza Hut be open on Thanksgiving?
Most Pizza Huts stay open on Thanksgiving Day but may have reduced hours since it's a big holiday in the United States.
Will Pizza Hut be open Christmas day?
No. Pizza Hut remains closed on Christmas.
Which Pizza Hut bases are vegan?
Pizza Hut has a rapidly improving and impressive choice of vegan options. Simply opt for vegan cheese on any vegetarian order of pizza at Pizza Hut and you can enjoy your favorite vegan pizza. If you're concerned with vegan options at Pizza Hut, then inquire whether they have Violife vegan cheese in stock before ordering anything.
Which Pizza Hut sides are vegan?
Oven cooked Chips and Onion Rings available at Pizza Hut are vegan.
Which Pizza Hut is closest to me?
There are over 18,431 Pizza Hut restaurants globally. You can find the closest Pizza Hut restaurant using our Restaurant Listings directory.
When Pizza Hut opens and closes?
Pizza Hut opens at 11 AM daily and closes at 11 PM on weekdays and Sundays. The restaurants stay open till 12 midnight.
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About Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut is a renowned pizzeria globally known for its fusion of Italian and American cuisines. The restaurant serves Italian style Pizzas and Pasta as well as sides and desserts influenced by American cuisine. Pizza Hut began its operations in June 1958 when two brothers Dan and Frank Carney, who were also Wichita University students, opened the first Pizza Hut store in Wichita, Kansas. With 18,431 Pizza Hut restaurants around the globe, Pizza Hut franchise is the largest Pizza chain in terms of locations.
Pizza Hut is currently owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which is the restaurant division of PepsiCo. You can find a lot of traditional dine-in Pizza Hut locations across the United States. However, Pizza Hut restaurants also operate in storefront delivery and carry-out formats. There are also hybrid versions which offer dine-in options as well as carry-out facility.
Healthy Food Options at Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut is a one-stop destination for pizza lovers, but it can also raise some concerns for people with high blood pressure, cholesterol intake, and diabetes. Generally, pizzas contain a high amount of sodium and it is in your best health interest that you consume one or max. two slices of any pizza you order from Pizza Hut. If you're diabetic or concerned with high blood pressure or cholesterol levels, you must stick to one pizza slice at Pizza Hut.
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Address :
1404 Boston Ave
Ames, IA, 50010 - Phone (515) 232-1999
- Website https://www.pizzaranch.com
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
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David R.
I really like Pizza Ranch for their Chicken Broccoli Alfrado Pizza. I like it (and eat here all the time) because I work right across the street from it!!
(4)Aja L.
My wife and I used to eat here many times, especially around finals. Sit, study, and pig out. Staff were incredibly kind and the food was decent for the price. The only reason we stopped going is because so many Conservatives are always holding campaign stops at Pizza Ranch. But I haven't seen or heard of any discrimination or anti human rights organization funding like at Chick Fil A, so we'll stop by again. And we actually find the hiring of ex convicts to be a positive. We should support people trying to earn a honest living and get their lives back on track. It's decent pizza, pasta, salad, and fried chicken at a good price. We also see Amish groups heading down to Missouri from time to time and learn about their culture.
(4)Travis B.
My girlfriend won't even check in here because she doesn't want people to know that we have been there. It's a Pizza Ranch. Honestly, their fried chicken is better than their pizza. The homemade chips on the buffet are excellent. The cactus bread desert pizza is really good, even better the next morning. But just you wait, about an hour later, you'll wish you had eaten somewhere else. Every time I go here I end up wanting to punch myself in the face. It all tastes good, but I'm miserable later, either from eating too much, or just the Ranchero's Revenge, or (usually) both. We generally avoid this place, and others like it, but sometimes the chicken is too hard to resist.
(3)Mark H.
Chicken is always good. Pizza is great for kids. They asked if I had any special requests for pizza at the counter. Cannot complain.
(3)Josh S.
I'm not sure why there are so many people that have bad things to say about Pizza Ranch and specifically, the one in Ames (1404 Boston Ave). I'm not from here, but do eat here when back in town. It's a good place to meet old friends. We've eaten there a few times and thought the food was nice and hot, the service was good and the prices are decent for an all-you-care-to-eat buffet. Is this the best pizza on the planet? No, not even close... but it's hot and it's good. They will ask you what kind of pizza you'd like to see on the buffet and will make a fresh pizza and will even bring some to your table if you desire. They do good service here. Their pizza might not be the best ever, but you could argue that their fried chicken (or "ranch" chicken as they call it) is close. The décor is Western and is cheesy, but what do you expect from a place with "Ranch" in the title? It works. Pizza Ranch is a great franchise and has satisfied my belly on many adventures across Iowa. They have them in many mid-sized communities and it's nice to see the same service, same menu and same quality wherever I travel. Not sure about all of the hostility in the other reviews (especially those that claimed that they had to "wait" for a table... it's busy at certain times in Ames... get over it already!) but they certainly aren't warranted. Pizza Ranch in Ames (as like their other locations) is inexpensive, has good service, provides a quality buffet product and is clean. I guess some people are expecting Chicago or New York-quality pizza here. There may be better pizza buffets around, but I certainly defy someone to find a better place in Story County, Iowa. Pizza Ranch is A-Okay.
(3)Shelana L.
attend a lot of meeting in their private room. Very nice, clean and can be arrange many different ways. Russ the manager is very accommodating to your needs. If you want one of their pizzas... you can make a request and they will BRING TO YOU!! And serve you a slice before putting on buffet. EVEN if your in a meeting. YUMMY
(5)C M.
SO GOOD and one bad. Biscuits and mac and cheese and tatey thingamajigs are SO GOOD! I wish I could get these biscuits every day. But the "thin crust pizza" tho fun to chew on cold the day after, is sad it's so bad the day of. Flatbread perforated crust is not thin crust for a pizza. If you came to NYC and learned a real thin crust this could make you a restaurant superpower! Spend the $ send a chef to the East Village, go to Gnocco gnocco.com and learn the art from them then come back to Ames and take over the pizza world! You rock all the other stuff, you could so easily conquer PIZZA. (NYC'r in Ames!)
(3)Melissa P.
I used to absolutely LOVE their buffalo chicken pizza, but now frankly it was a bit lackluster. The buffet is normally pretty good, but tonight there were 3 pans of cheese sticks and not much variety. I did like the Mac n cheese pizza, the California chicken pizza and the BLT with mayo pizza. Between my hubby and I we tried all 3 kinds of chicken (buffalo, bbq & broasted) and found the buffalo to be really hot (spicy) and too salty, the broasted too salty and the bbq pretty tasty. The dessert pizzas were Yummy as always.
(3)Doug P.
Well, the kids will love it. But kids aren't known for their tastes, are they?
(2)Gabrielle S.
Seriously the WORST Pizza Ranch I have ever been to or ordered from. I used to order from them about once a month because I loved Pizza Ranch back home and I was used to it. I haven't ordered from them for about 4 months now because I was sick and tired of dealing with it. The breaking point: We ordered two small pizzas for delivery, one of which was a BLT pizza. We waited about an hour for our food (we expected this). When it showed up, we took it inside. Upon opening the BLT, it was missing the T and the L. They had sent us a bacon pizza with no toppings. I called them, and they gave me two options. I could have a $3 credit put on my account (HA! That didn't even cover what the pizza COST me) or they could make us a new one. So long story short, we waited over 2 hours to get a small BLT pizza. Worst of all, it's like their management doesn't even care that they have crappy service. Oh, and did I mention that we had to give the original pizza back? It was a fricking joke.
(1)Justin H.
Tables open all over the place. Line at the door a mile long and slower than a snail. I left after waiting too long.
(1)Tom H.
So disappointed. We ordered at 11am on a Thursday morning for lunch and it took 90 minutes for delivery. When I called to check-in at noon they told me that they had a lot of orders before ours. How is that possible? Was there a flood of orders at 10:45? If that were true, I should have been told about the delay when I ordered. The pizza was dried-out and cold by the time it got here. Hardly any cheese on it. We ordered here because we were trying every pizza in town this summer. Congratulations. With eight pizza places to go, Pizza Ranch has last place all locked up.
(1)Dion B.
"Steer" clear (bad pun intended) of the pizza, and you may get a satisfying meal. Although the salad bar is also uninspired, their fried chicken is pretty good. They should dump the awful pizza and change their name to the Chicken Farm or the Poultry Park or something...
(2)Diana E.
My family went once and that was enough. This place makes you forget that pizza is Italian. Like a Chinese restaurant that uses frozen box cut vegestables, this place is just not good and not tasty either. Service when we were there was also terrible but I know that can change on an hourly basis.
(1)Steve W.
I guess it's my own fault for trying the novelty of a cowboy themed pizza buffet called Pizza Ranch.
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