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Stone Canyon Pizza is Kevin Heaton’s Northland pizza institution — founded October 1995 in a converted drugstore/soda fountain at 15 Main St, Parkville. 30 years in operation, two locally-owned locations (Parkville original + Gladstone). Heaton apprenticed at the original Godfather’s and the first Minsky’s before going independent.

Description

Stone Canyon Pizza is Kevin Heaton’s independent pizza restaurant — a Northland fixture that has been operating in Parkville since October 1995, when Heaton opened in a building that used to house a drugstore and soda fountain. Heaton came to pizza through hands-on apprenticeship: he worked the original Godfather’s and the first Minsky’s before striking out independently, bringing that depth of craft to a custom crust recipe he has served for three decades. The Parkville original on Main Street — a landmark of Parkville’s small-town downtown — was joined by a Gladstone location, and both operate as locally-owned independents under Heaton’s ownership. Thirty years on Main Street is a rare achievement for any independent restaurant; Stone Canyon’s Northland tenure makes it one of the metro’s longest-running independent pizza operations. Visit KC lists it in their Parkville dining guide.

Tier classification

Tier pending — Kevin Heaton origin. Heaton founded Stone Canyon in 1995 and has operated it for 30 years in the KC Northland — an extraordinary commitment to this specific geography. No press source or web source identifies his hometown. If KC-born or raised in the metro, Tier 1; if he relocated to KC and stayed, Tier 2. The 30-year Northland tenure speaks to deep local roots in either case. “ — check stonecanyonpizza.com or call the restaurant to confirm owner origin.

Last verified: 2026-07-14 · Source: Stone Canyon Pizza official site (Parkville menu) · URL(s): https://stonecanyonpizza.com/parkville/ · Confidence: High (full itemized menu with prices captured from the official Parkville menu)

Full-service neighborhood pizzeria — a dozen-plus specialty pies plus build-your-own (four crusts, eight sauces, a dozen cheeses), alongside appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and lunch specials.1

Specialty Pizzas ($18.99–$27.99 by size)

  • Spicy BBQ Chicken — KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce, mozzarella and smoked provolone, roasted chicken breast, smoked bacon, pineapple, jalapeños1

  • Hot Honey Pie — classic pizza sauce, mozzarella and cream cheeses, pepperoni, Italian sausage, jalapeños, Mike’s Hot Honey drizzle1

  • Armitage Avenue — house-made marinara, mozzarella, Italian meatballs, roasted red peppers, red onions, ricotta, fresh basil1

  • Pizza Florentine — creamy Alfredo, mozzarella/Parmesan/ricotta, fresh spinach, roasted chicken, smoked bacon, red onions1

  • Grand Canyon — loaded meat-and-veggie combination1

  • Fuzzy’s Favorite — double pepperoni with vegetables and seasonings1

  • Garden Primavera — vegetarian, multiple cheeses and fresh produce1

  • Stone Canyon Choice — combination of five meats1

  • Sausage Ricotta — basil pesto sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, American sausage, fresh red peppers, red onions, dollops of ricotta1

  • Five Cheese & Roma — multi-cheese blend with tomatoes and basil1

  • Pollo Pesto — basil pesto sauce, mozzarella, fresh spinach, chicken breast, roasted red peppers1

  • South of the Border — refried beans, mozzarella and cheddar, red onions, choice of taco beef or roasted chicken1

  • Italian Delight — mozzarella/Parmesan/Romano, classic pizza sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage, Genoa salami, sweet roasted red peppers1

  • Bob’s Whole Hog — Canadian bacon, smoked bacon, Italian sausage, American sausage, KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce1

Build Your Own

  • Cheese pizza — small/medium/large ($12.99–$17.99); crusts: Original, Crispy Thin, Cauliflower Gluten-Free (+$1.99–$3.99)1
  • Sauces — classic pizza, Alfredo, BBQ, basil pesto, buffalo, olive oil, marinara, honey mustard1
  • Cheeses — mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, Parmesan, Romano, ricotta, Asiago, feta, goat, pepper jack, cream cheese, smoked Gouda1
  • Detroit-style — monthly special (first Wednesday of each month, limited quantity)1

Appetizers

  • Signature Nachos — tortilla chips, refried beans, queso, choice of taco beef or roasted chicken ($15.79)1
  • Southwest Egg Rolls — four crispy rolls with chicken, corn, peppers, pepper jack ($15.29)1
  • Fire Island Shrimp — lightly breaded and fried, tossed in house-made spicy chili aioli ($14.29)1
  • Buffalo Chicken — breaded all-white chicken tossed in house-made buffalo sauce ($14.29)1
  • Breaded Onion Rings ($13.79)1
  • Italian Meatballs — beef-and-pork meatballs in house-made marinara with mozzarella ($10.79)1
  • Jumbo Pretzel — sweet-bread pretzel with queso and brown-ale mustard ($8.99)1
  • Cheese Toast — Italian bread, garlic butter, Parmesan/Romano/mozzarella ($9.99)1
  • Gourmet Cheese Sticks ($9.99)1
  • Soup of the Day ($4.99 cup / $6.99 bowl)1
  • Rolls & Butter ($4.69)1

Salads

  • Canyon Cobb — iceberg/romaine/spring mix, roasted chicken, smoked bacon, boiled eggs, tomato, avocado, crumbled blue cheese ($15.79)1
  • Taco Salad — tortilla bowl, choice of beef or chicken, multiple toppings ($15.79)1
  • Orchard Chicken — chicken with apples, walnuts, Craisins, goat cheese ($15.79)1
  • Berry Spinach — baby spinach, strawberries, candied walnuts, roasted chicken, goat cheese ($15.29)1
  • Side Salad ($6.99 / $8.99 with chicken)1
  • Side Caesar ($6.99 / $8.99 with chicken)1

Sandwiches (served with a side)

  • Meatball Grinder — hoagie baked with Italian meatballs, red onions, red/green peppers, marinara, provolone ($15.99)1
  • Turkey, Bacon & Avocado ($15.79)1
  • Pork Tenderloin ($15.79)1
  • Lonestar — fried chicken with bacon and pepper jack ($15.79)1
  • Stone Canyon Club — toasted sourdough, cheddar/provolone, turkey, smoked ham, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato ($15.29)1
  • Fried Chicken Club ($15.29)1
  • Italian Sub ($15.29)1
  • French Dip — roast beef with mozzarella ($14.99)1
  • Reuben ($14.99)1
  • Apple Walnut Chicken Salad Wrap ($14.99)1
  • Ham & Cheese ($14.79)1
  • Phoenix — triple-decker with ham, roast beef, sautéed onions ($14.79)1

Pasta (includes roll with butter)

  • Shrimp Diablo — sautéed shrimp, red peppers, mushrooms in spicy Alfredo with rotini ($19.49)1
  • Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo ($19.49)1
  • Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo ($17.99)1
  • Spaghetti & Meatballs ($16.99)1

Lunch Specials (Tue–Fri 11am–2pm; includes fountain drink)

  • Mini Pizza — two-topping with salad or soup1
  • Ham & Cheese — toasted hoagie with sides1
  • Half Sandwich & Soup or Salad — turkey club, chicken salad, or BLT1
  • Spaghetti — lunch portion with marinara (add meatballs $2.99)1

Kids Menu ($7.99, ages 10 and under)

  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries, Mini 1-Topping Pizza, Pasta & Meatball with Marinara, Grilled Cheese & Fries, Rotini with Alfredo1

Sides ($3.49–$6.49)

  • Jalapeño coleslaw, kettle chips, cottage cheese, potato salad, French fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries1

Dessert

  • Fresh-baked cookies and assorted cakes1

Sources

Footnotes

  1. Stone Canyon Pizza — official menu (Parkville), https://stonecanyonpizza.com/parkville/ (accessed 2026-07-14). ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15 ↩16 ↩17 ↩18 ↩19 ↩20 ↩21 ↩22 ↩23 ↩24 ↩25 ↩26 ↩27 ↩28 ↩29 ↩30 ↩31 ↩32 ↩33 ↩34 ↩35 ↩36 ↩37 ↩38 ↩39 ↩40 ↩41 ↩42 ↩43 ↩44 ↩45 ↩46 ↩47 ↩48 ↩49 ↩50 ↩51 ↩52 ↩53 ↩54 ↩55 ↩56 ↩57 ↩58 ↩59

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