The Faces Behind The Palouse  Pizzeria

Hey Palouse Fam!
We’re Josh, Chelsea, and Mike, the dreamers (and dough tossers 😉) behind The Palouse Pizzeria. 

I’m Chelsea, originally from the small town of Eatonville, WA, on the west side of the state. A little over three years ago, I packed up my life and moved to Tekoa to be with Josh, who already called this small town home. Fun fact: we actually met on TikTok (yes, really 😄) and became best friends from the very first day he heard me rapping Eminem! 

Josh was born and raised in Colfax, WA, and has loved pizza since his teenage years. Back in the late ’90s and early 2000s, he worked alongside friends, including Mike, at his best friend’s family pizzeria, The Old White House Pizza Co. Those years created lifelong memories and a dream that never faded: to one day carry on the Stanton family name and that same spirit of great food, laughter, and community.

In 2024, Josh and I took our first leap into business together by starting Smashed Lemonades, a hand-muddled, flavor-packed lemonade stand that let us connect with our community and dream even bigger. That experience is what gave us the courage to bring The Palouse Pizzeria to life. 

And then there’s Mike, who is Josh’s uncle (whom I lovingly call “uncle-cousin,” since Josh is a month and 10 days older than him 😂). Together, the three of us are bringing a fresh, fun, small-town pizza experience to Tekoa,  a place where every pizza is made with love, and every guest feels like family. 

We can’t wait to serve up good vibes, great pizza, and a whole lot of Palouse pride. ❤️🍕