A restaurant serving pizza and beer along with other fare has opened in Grand Junction.

Mama Ree’s Pizza & Brewhouse is located at 644 North Ave. in a renovated space that previously housed the REI Co-op.

“When given the opportunity to create this amazing experience for our community, we were excited to enhance the growing culinary offerings in Grand Junction while also filling a need for larger gathering places you can enjoy with your friends, families and co-workers,” said Sandra Weckerly, owner of Mama Ree’s Pizza & Brewhouse.

“This location is an important part of our North Avenue corridor, and we are already seeing a fresh activation and buzz around this vital artery at the center of our valley,” Weckerly said.

Honoring the legacy of her great grandmother, nicknamed Mama Ree, the restaurant will feature slow-rise dough as well as ales made in house.

The menu includes a variety of specialty pizzas as well as the option for customers to choose their toppings. A range of beers, wines and cocktails also are available.

Candace Carnahan, president and chief executive of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, welcomed Mama Ree’s to the restaurant scene — and just in time for the holiday season. “We are grateful for businesses like this that our community can enjoy with their family and friends while supporting local, keeping important dollars within Mesa County all year long.”

Carnahan said the opening is significant for other reasons, too. “The redevelopment of this cornerstone property along with the nearly 50 jobs created makes this a prime example of the amazing growth our community continues to experience. The commitment of existing business owners to expand and invest further shows a confidence in the overall health of our economic future.”

Mama Ree’s Pizza & Brewhouse is located at 664 North Ave. in Grand Junction. Hours of operation run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit the website at https://mamarees.com.