Nestled along the scenic streets of Merrimack County, Western Ave Pizzeria stands as a proud cornerstone of the Henniker, New Hampshire community. Located right around the corner from New England College, this unassuming local gem has cultivated a dedicated following that extends far beyond town borders. Whether you are a college student refueling after a long day of lectures, a traveler cruising through the Granite State, or a lifelong resident seeking the comfort of a golden, oven-baked pie, this vibrant eatery delivers an atmosphere of genuine hospitality and deeply satisfying comfort food. From its freshly stretched dough to its legendary house-made dressings, every order reflects a commitment to flavor, quality, and community-first service that keeps patrons returning time and again.
Free parking lot, Free street parking, Ample spaces available
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Safe & Standout Gluten-Free Crust: Unlike standard off-the-shelf options, Western Ave Pizzeria crafts its own gluten-free dough in-house. It has earned widespread acclaim from diners with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities for its incredible texture, safety, and authentic flavor.
Legendary House Sauces: Regulars rave about the kitchen’s homemade honey mustard and creamy ranch dip. These secret-recipe dressings take side dishes like crisp chicken tenders and broccoli bites to extraordinary new levels.
Generous, Satisfying Portions: Every dish is prepared with an eye toward generous value. From sub rolls overflowing with shaved steak to hefty calzones folded over rich cheeses, no customer leaves hungry.
Warm, Small-Town Hospitality: The energetic team behind the counter treats visitors like old friends. Quick greetings, attentive care, and a cozy atmosphere create an inviting experience whether you choose takeout or eat outside at the picnic tables.
Signature Local Beverages: To complement a hot slice, guests can grab a bottle of Western Ave Cream Soda—a special house craft drink that pairs perfectly with hearty comfort fare.
Menu & Offerings
Pizzas & Specialty Calzones
Every pizza begins with fresh ingredients baked to golden perfection. Diners can select a classic cheese foundation or explore signature combinations packed with bold flavors.
Item Name
Description
Cheese Pizza / Calzone
Traditional mozzarella and rich tomato sauce with choice of classic toppings
Homemade Gluten Free Crust Cheese
Signature 10-inch in-house crafted gluten-free base baked with savory cheese
Buffalo Chicken
Tender chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce with melted mozzarella
BBQ Chicken
Savory grilled chicken smothered in sweet, smoky barbecue sauce
Sticky Chicken
House specialty featuring chicken tossed in sweet and savory glaze
Steak & Cheese
Thinly shaved steak layered with melted cheese inside a pie or folded calzone
Steak Special
Shaved steak loaded with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers
Hawaiian
A sweet and savory classic featuring sliced ham and juicy pineapple
Mediterranean
Grilled chicken, ripe tomatoes, onions, peppers, and savory olives
Vegetarian
Garden-fresh mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, olives, and diced tomatoes
White Pizza
Creamy garlic Alfredo sauce base topped with fresh spinach
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Seasoned grilled chicken and fresh broccoli florets over garlic Alfredo
Chicken Cordon Blue
Fried chicken tenders, sliced ham, tomatoes, and garlic on Alfredo sauce
Greek
Briny Greek olives, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced tomatoes
Meat
Packed with pepperoni, sausage, ham, hamburger, and smoky bacon
Special
Overloaded pie with pepperoni, sausage, ham, beef, onions, peppers, and mushrooms
Sausage Lasagna
Marinara sauce, savory Italian sausage, and a rich ricotta cheese blend
Eggplant
Breaded eggplant paired with melted cheese and zesty tomato sauce
Cheeseburger
Fun twist featuring mustard, ketchup, hamburger, melted cheese, and pickles
Mexican
Creamy nacho cheese base loaded with seasoned taco beef and onions
Chicken Pesto
Aromatic basil pesto, grilled chicken, onions, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts
Margherita
Tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and sweet basil
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Crispy chicken, smoky bacon bits, and creamy ranch dressing base
Townie (Calzone Only)
Stuffed calzone with ricotta, parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella; marinara side
Dinners & Pasta Specialties
For those craving a complete meal, these hearty dinners come paired with appetizing sides or warm garlic bread.
Item Name
Description
Chicken Tenders Dinner
Golden, crispy tenders served with choice of two sides (fries, rings, or salad)
Chicken Nuggets (10) Dinner
Ten classic crispy bites served with your choice of two sides
Western Ave Steak Tips
Marinated, tender steak tips seared to perfection; includes two sides
Chicken Wings Dinner
Crispy fried chicken wings served with your choice of two delicious sides
Combo Plate
Feast of crispy tenders, wings, and fried shrimp with choice of two sides
Surf & Turf
Savory steak tips paired with choice of fried shrimp or haddock, plus two sides
Fried Haddock Dinner
Flaky white haddock fillet fried golden crisp; served with two sides
Fried Shrimp Dinner
Plump, golden breaded shrimp paired with your choice of two sides
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Crispy breaded chicken baked with marinara and cheese; served with salad and bread
Eggplant Parmesan Pasta
Tender breaded eggplant over pasta with marinara; served with salad and bread
Veal Parmesan Pasta
Tender veal cutlet baked with marinara and cheese; served with salad and bread
Chicken Alfredo w/ Broccoli
Rich Alfredo sauce over pasta with chicken and broccoli; served with salad and bread
Stuffed Shells w/ Sauce
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with seasoned cheese; served with salad and bread
Spaghetti w/ Sauce
Classic spaghetti tossed in savory marinara; served with salad and bread
Ziti w/ Alfredo Sauce
Tender ziti noodles smothered in creamy garlic Alfredo; served with salad and bread
Hot Subs & Gourmet Wraps
Served hot on soft rolls or warm tortilla wraps, these sandwiches are filled to the brim with high-quality meats and cheeses.
Item Name
Description
Cheeseburger Sub
Grilled hamburger patties melted with cheese and fresh sub toppings
Meatball Parmesan
Savory meatballs smothered in rich marinara sauce and melted cheese
Sausage Parmesan
Italian sausage links baked with zesty marinara and melted cheese
Curliss Special
Ultimate meat lover’s sub combining sausage, meatballs, and melted cheese
Veal Cutlet Parmesan
Breaded veal cutlet baked under marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella
Chicken Cutlet Parmesan
Crispy fried chicken breast baked with tomato sauce and melted cheese
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded sliced eggplant baked with marinara and melted provolone
Fried Chicken Tender Sub
Golden fried tenders tucked into a sub roll with custom toppings
Grilled Chicken Tender Sub
Juicy grilled chicken strips with choice of crisp lettuce and tomatoes
Chicken Teriyaki
Tender chicken strips glazed in savory sweet teriyaki sauce
Chicken Bomb
Loaded sub with grilled chicken, sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese
B.L.T Sub
Crispy bacon strips, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and creamy mayo
Steak & Cheese Sub
Local favorite loaded with tender shaved steak and melted cheese
Steak Special Sub
Shaved steak grilled with cheese, fresh onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms
Specialou
Cold cut masterpiece featuring roast beef, turkey, bacon, and provolone
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Tender grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and Caesar dressing
Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
Crispy chicken, smoky bacon, fresh greens, and ranch wrapped tightly
Burger Plates & Specialty Sandwiches
All hamburger and sandwich plates are cooked fresh to order and served alongside a side of crispy fries or battered onion rings.
Item Name
Description
Cheeseburger Plate
Fresh house-made beef patty grilled to order; served with fries or rings
Double Cheeseburger Plate
Two juicy beef patties topped with melted cheese; served with fries or rings
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Grilled burger topped with sautéed mushrooms, melted Swiss, lettuce, and mayo
Big Ave Cheeseburger
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and Thousand Island dressing with fries or rings
The ER Burger
Over-the-top feast with two beef patties, extra bacon, American cheese, and mayo
BBQ Cheeseburger
Beef patty topped with American cheese, grilled onions, an onion ring, and BBQ sauce
Breakfast Burger
Savory beef patty topped with a fried egg, bacon, American cheese, and ketchup
BLT Sandwich Plate
Classic bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo served on white or wheat bread
Haddock Filet Plate
Fried haddock with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayo on a soft bun
Chicken Cutlet Plate
Golden fried chicken patty with cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayo
Rusty’s Spicy Chicken Cutlet
Fiery chicken patty topped with pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
Grilled Roast Beef Pita
Tender roast beef grilled with Swiss cheese, tomato, pickle, and mayo in pita
Turkey Club Plate
Triple-decker turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toast
Grilled Cheese w/ BBQ Chicken
Gooey melted cheese sandwich stuffed with tangy barbecue chicken
Gyros (Beef or Steak Tip)
Wrapped in pita with tomato, red onion, and house tzatziki sauce
Chicken Pita
Soft pita loaded with chicken, ranch dressing, lettuce, tomato, and bacon
Cold Subs
Perfect for a fast meal on the move, these cold subs are packed with sliced deli meats and crisp garden veggies.
Item Name
Description
Vegetarian Cold Sub
Packed with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, and pickles
Italian Sub
Classic mix of sliced salami, ham, provolone, and traditional Italian seasonings
American Sub
Comforting blend of sliced ham, cooked salami, and American cheese
Salami Sub
Premium sliced salami paired with cheese and fresh sub toppings
Ham Sub
Tender sliced deli ham layered with choice of cheese and veggies
Roast Beef Sub
Thinly sliced, lean roast beef served cold with classic sandwich toppings
Turkey Sub
Oven-roasted turkey breast stacked high with crisp lettuce and tomato
Tuna Sub
Freshly prepared white tuna salad mixed with creamy mayonnaise
Chicken Salad Sub
House-made chicken salad blend featuring tender shredded chicken breast
Side Orders & Appetizers
These crowd-pleasing sides are ideal for sharing with friends or adding a crunchy extra to your meal.
Item Name
Description
French Fries
Golden fried potato cuts available in regular or thick steak cuts
Waffle / Spicy Fries
Crispy waffle-cut potatoes coated in a savory, mild spice blend
Tater Tots
Bite-sized grated potato barrels fried to a deep golden crispness
Onion Rings
Thick cut slices of onion battered and fried until golden and crunchy
Popcorn Chicken
Tender bite-sized pieces of white meat chicken, fried crisp
Broccoli Bites
Crispy nuggets stuffed with broccoli florets, melted cheddar, and bacon
Zucchini Sticks
Fresh zucchini strips lightly breaded and fried to a crisp golden finish
Macaroni & Cheese Bites
Creamy macaroni and cheese fried inside a crispy bite-sized crust
Fried Mushrooms
Whole button mushrooms lightly battered and fried until juicy and tender
Mozzarella Sticks
Golden fried breaded mozzarella sticks filled with warm, gooey cheese
Potato Skins
Crispy hollowed potato shells loaded with melted cheese and real bacon
Jalapeno Poppers
Spicy jalapeno peppers stuffed with choice of cheddar or rich cream cheese
Garlic Bread w/ Cheese
Thick sliced Italian bread toasted with garlic butter and melted cheese
Fried Pickles
Tangy dill pickle slices lightly breaded and fried crisp
Cheese Fries w/ Bacon
Large order of French fries smothered in warm cheese sauce and crispy bacon
Nachos
Crisp tortilla chips layered with cheese; optional chicken or beef topping
Crisp Salads
Prepared fresh daily, these large salads offer a light yet satisfying meal option and come accompanied by warm Syrian bread.
Item Name
Description
Regular Salad
Mixed garden greens, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and fresh peppers
Greek Salad
Garden greens topped with briny olives, tangy feta cheese, and tomatoes
Antipasto Salad
Crisp salad base topped with sliced Italian cold cuts and provolone cheese
Salad w/ Tuna
Generous scoop of house-made tuna salad resting over fresh garden greens
Chef Salad
Classic salad topped with rolled turkey breast, sliced ham, and cheese
Grilled Chicken Salad
Tender strips of warm grilled chicken breast served over garden greens
Western Ave Steak Tip Salad
Seared marinated steak tips laid over a bed of fresh mixed salad greens
BBQ Chicken Salad
Tangy barbecue-glazed chicken breast served over crisp salad greens
Honey BBQ Chicken Salad
Tender chicken tossed in sweet honey barbecue sauce over fresh greens
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Spicy buffalo chicken strips served atop garden-fresh salad greens
Fried Chicken Tender Salad
Golden fried chicken tenders chopped over mixed greens and tomatoes
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons, and grilled chicken
Kid’s Menu
Designed with smaller appetites in mind, these meals provide favorite comfort options served with a side of French fries.
Item Name
Description
Personal Pizza 7″
Child-sized cheese pizza baked fresh with option to add custom toppings
Ziti w/ Alfredo Sauce
Kid-friendly portion of ziti noodles tossed in smooth Alfredo sauce
Spaghetti w/ Sauce
Tender spaghetti pasta served with simple, rich marinara sauce
Chicken Nuggets w/ Fries
Golden chicken nuggets served with a side of crispy French fries
Macaroni & Cheese Bites w/ Fries
Fried mac and cheese bites paired with golden French fries
Grilled Cheese w/ Fries
Melted American cheese toasted on white bread with a side of fries
Chicken Tenders w/ Fries
Crispy chicken tenders served alongside a portion of classic fries
Sweet Treats & Craft Beverages
Finish off your meal with an authentic sweet dessert or a refreshing house soda.
Item Name
Description
Baklava
Flaky, layered phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweet honey syrup
Brownies
Dense, rich chocolate fudge brownies baked to perfection
Cinnamon & Sugar Fried Dough
Warm fried dough sticks tossed heavily in sweet cinnamon and sugar
Western Ave Pizzeria Soda
House signature soda lineup available as single bottles or 4-packs
Bottled Beverages
Assorted 20 oz bottles, 2-liter sodas, juices, iced teas, and energy drinks
