Stumpy's Pizza Is Leaving 138 S. Wilcox as Rivers Church Buys the Building
By Connor Tien, DougCo Social
Stumpy's Pizza, a Castle Rock original for more than 25 years, has to leave its longtime home at 138 S. Wilcox Street. Rivers Church went under contract to buy the building, and the pizzeria is now looking for a new place to land.
The good news for regulars: it is not gone yet. The owners say Rivers Church extended their lease through the end of August 2026, so there is still time to grab a slice before the doors close on Wilcox.
The short version: Stumpy's isn't failing. It's being displaced by a building sale, it's open through the end of August, and it's hunting for a new spot. Support it in the final weeks, and we'll update this page when a new location is announced.
What's happening
Rivers Church, which launched in Castle Rock in September 2024, is working to buy the section of strip mall next to the Philip S. Miller Library — 136, 138, and 140 South Wilcox Street — for a permanent downtown home. Per CBS Colorado, the church is under contract to purchase the three addresses from two different owners, needs roughly $4.5 million, and had fundraised about 70 percent of it. The church's offices are already located at 140 S. Wilcox.
That sale would displace the longtime tenants in that strip, Stumpy's among them. In news coverage, the church has said it hopes to reach an agreement that works for everyone; the businesses, meanwhile, have to plan for life after Wilcox.
What Stumpy's said
In a late-June message shared around town, the Stumpy's team asked neighbors to come in and support them through their final weeks at the current location:
"We don't have an exact final day. So please come in and support us in our final weeks. We are still looking for a new location but sadly we have not found one yet. Rivers Church has extended our lease until the end of August. Thank you everyone who has come out and supported our staff in the final weeks at 138 S. Wilcox."
So the plan, for now: open through the end of August, then relocate — with the new address still to be determined.
About Stumpy's Pizza
Stumpy's has been serving Castle Rock for more than 25 years, according to the restaurant, with a menu built around authentic New York-style thin-crust pizza alongside wings, burgers, and other bar fare. The 138 S. Wilcox spot pairs a full bar with pinball and arcade games — a casual, family-friendly, no-frills room that regulars have leaned on for lunch specials and game nights for a long time.
How to help
- Stop in. Stumpy's is open at 138 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 through the end of August 2026. Phone: (303) 814-1800.
- Follow along. Watch the Stumpy's Facebook page and website for news on a new location.
- Check back here. We'll update this article the moment a new address is announced.
Sources
- CBS Colorado, "Colorado church's plan to buy strip mall section would force longtime businesses to close" — confirms Rivers Church is under contract for 136, 138, and 140 South Wilcox, the ~$4.5 million price, and the ~70% fundraised figure. cbsnews.com/colorado
- Stumpy's New York Pizza — the restaurant's own statement (lease extended through the end of August, searching for a new location), 25-year history, and location details. Facebook · stumpysnewyorkpizza.com
- Rivers Church (Castle Rock) — the church's downtown building plans. riverscastlerock.com/building
Stumpy's Pizza is located at 138 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stumpy's Pizza in Castle Rock closing?
Yes, at its current spot. Stumpy's has to leave 138 S. Wilcox Street after Rivers Church went under contract to buy the building. The owners say their lease has been extended through the end of August 2026, so the restaurant is open at that location until then.
When is Stumpy's Pizza closing?
Stumpy's is open at 138 S. Wilcox through the end of August 2026. The owners originally expected to close by the end of July, but Rivers Church extended the lease through August.
Why is Stumpy's Pizza closing?
It is not a business failure. Rivers Church went under contract to buy the strip-mall section that includes 138 S. Wilcox and plans to build a permanent downtown home there, which means the current tenants have to move out.
Is Stumpy's Pizza closing for good, or will it reopen somewhere else?
The owners say they intend to reopen. As of their late-June announcement they were still searching for a new location and had not found one yet. We will update this article when they announce a new home.
What is Rivers Church building at 138 S. Wilcox?
Rivers Church, which launched in Castle Rock in September 2024, is raising money to buy 136, 138, and 140 South Wilcox Street for a permanent downtown location. According to CBS Colorado, the church needs about $4.5 million and had raised roughly 70 percent of it. The church's offices are already at 140 S. Wilcox.
How can I support Stumpy's Pizza in its final weeks?
Stop in and grab a slice while they are still at 138 S. Wilcox through the end of August 2026. Stumpy's is at 138 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104, (303) 814-1800. Watch their Facebook page and website for updates on a new location.