What if pizza and a loaded basket of garlic parm fries were the same meal?
That’s the exact premise behind Tombstone’s newest addition to its French Fry Style Crust Pizza lineup: the Garlic Parm flavor, now rolling out to grocery store freezer aisles nationwide. The pizza has been spotted at Hy-Vee, Publix, Meijer, Kroger, and ShopRite, and Tombstone’s own website confirms it’s available via Instacart for delivery. It was first announced in April and has been working its way into stores since — and the reactions, predictably, are all over the map.
What It Actually Is
The French Fry Style Crust Pizza concept launched last year with Loaded Bacon Cheddar and Chili Cheese flavors. The premise: instead of a traditional flour-based dough, the crust is made from a potato-based dough — potato flakes, rice starch, tapioca starch — designed to replicate the texture of a french fry. Crispy and golden on the outside, soft and fluffy in the center. The pizza is round, it bakes at 425°F for 17–19 minutes, and it’s completely gluten-free.
The Garlic Parm flavor layers the new crust with:
- Creamy garlic sauce
- Mozzarella
- Parmesan
- Garlic seasoning
“For anyone who loves pizza and loaded fries, this is your dream mashup,” Tombstone says on its website. If you’ve ever had garlic parm wings and thought they needed to be a pizza, this is your answer.
Per serving (and there are multiple servings in the box): 300 calories, 13g fat, 37g carbs, and 550mg sodium.
What People Are Saying
The reaction online has been enthusiastic on the concept and mixed on the execution — which tracks for a product this unusual.
On social media, the announcement of a Garlic Parm flavor generated immediate excitement: “Garlic Parm!? I love the Bacon one so I gotta try this,” wrote one commenter. On Reddit’s frozen dinners community, reactions to the original fry-style crust have ranged from “it’s kinda out there, but it’s really good” to “absolutely disgusting. Would not recommend.” One food reviewer who tried the Garlic Parm version specifically gave it an “Idea: 10/10. Delivery: 7/10” — high praise for the concept, moderate marks on the follow-through.
The most common tip from people who’ve tried the fry-style crust: add extra cheese, and don’t be afraid to serve it with a dipping sauce (ketchup has come up more than once, which is either inspired or wrong depending on your worldview).
Who This Is For
The obvious audience is anyone who loves garlic parm fries — the flavor profile translates cleanly. But there’s a second meaningful audience: gluten-free shoppers. Most gluten-free frozen pizza options sacrifice texture and end up with a cardboard-adjacent crust experience. The potato-based fry crust sidesteps that entirely, delivering actual crunch and a satisfying bite. For anyone who’s been frustrated with GF frozen pizza, this one is worth a serious look.
Where to Find It
The Garlic Parm French Fry Style Crust Pizza is currently available at Hy-Vee, Publix, Meijer, Kroger, ShopRite, and via Instacart for delivery. Use the store locator on Tombstone’s website at goodnes.com/tombstone to check availability near you.
The Bottom Line
Tombstone’s French Fry Style Crust Garlic Parm Pizza is a polarizing concept that earns high marks for originality and works best for garlic parm fans and gluten-free shoppers who’ve been disappointed by standard frozen pizza alternatives. It’s in stores now at select retailers. If you try it — add extra cheese.
