If there’s one thing Midwesterners enjoy, it’s a hearty helping of melted cheese on a buttery crust of pizza. Although Detroit might not receive as many accolades as New York or Chicago for being a pizza town, the Motor City has no shortage of award-winning pizzerias or budget-friendly pizza chains.

When you’re craving a slice of ‘za, check out these 20 places where you can get a legit slice of pizza in Detroit.

Niki’s Pizza 735 Beaubian St.; Detroit; 313-961-4303 Voted one of ‘America’s Top 25 Pizzas’ by GQ Magazine, Niki’s Pizza in Greektown argues that they have Detroit’s best square deep dish pizza. Enjoy your pizza with traditional, authentic Greek toppings, and don’t forget to start your meal with the saganaki. Opa! Photo by Angela Zielinski
Bellacino’s Pizza and Grinders 1001 Woodward Ave.; Detroit; 313-963-3000 This infamous franchise has locations all over southeastern Michigan. At the downtown Detroit location, you can get a large three-topping pizza for $17.35, or you can get one of their Italian grinders made with fresh-baked bread starting at $6.05 for a 9-inch sub. Photo courtesy of Instagram user pamelashowtime2040
Domino’s Pizza Multiple Detroit locations Michigan has no shortage of pizza franchises, and Domino’s is one of the largest. Since its start as a simple pizza restaurant in Ypsilanti, Domino’s has grown to include thousands of chain locations nationwide. Check out one of Domino’s Detroit locations for your favorite pizza, or shake things up a bit and try a pasta dish. Photo by Angela Zielinski
PizzaPapalis of Greektown 553 Monroe St.; Detroit; 313-961-8020 PizzaPapalis serves Chicago-style deep-dish pizza to downtown Detroit, but is so popular that they also have locations in Bloomfield Hills, Troy, Taylor, Rivertown, and even Toledo. Be sure to try the Papali’s gourmet pizza topped with spinach, chicken, black olives, garlic, and feta cheese. Photo courtesy of PizzaPapalis of Greektown
Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery 441 W Canfield St.; Detroit; 313-262-6115 Pair your favorite artisan ale with a ‘Fire & Smoke’ pizza featuring smoked chicken, charred red peppers, smoked mozzarella, chipotle tomato sauce, scallions, and basil toppings. Photo by Angela Zielinski
Giordano’s 1224 Randolph St.; Detroit; 313-752-0441 This decades-old Chicago chain has made its way to Detroit, which is good news if you’re looking for Chicago-style pizza nearby. You can create your own pizza or choose from one of Giordano’s world-famous deep dish pizzas. Photo by Angela Zielinski
Bob’s Pizza Palace Inc. 20510 W. Seven Mile Rd.; Detroit; 313-538-2742 At Bob’s, you can order by the slice or order a whole pizza – whichever is enough to curb your appetite. Try the supreme pizza, which has pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives, ham, bacon, pineapple, and ground beef. Photo courtesy of Instagram user elboogie96_
Little Caesar’s Pizza Multiple Detroit locations Little Caesars may be one of the largest carry-out pizza chains in the country but it started from humble beginnings in Garden City. If you’re sick to death of $5 Hot-N-Readys, try something new like a bacon-wrapped deep dish pizza or a pretzel crust pizza. Photo by Angela Zielinski
Jet’s Pizza Multiple Detroit locations When it comes to franchise pizza, Jet’s is a Michigan favorite that often goes unappreciated. Founded in 1978 in Sterling Heights, Jet’s Pizza offers square pan pizza at an affordable price. Try to the Aloha BBQ Chicken, which has grilled chicken, BBQ Sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, and bacon. Photo courtesy of Jet’s Pizza/Facebook
Happy’s Pizza Multiple Detroit locations In 1994, when Happy’s Pizza opened its first ever location on Detroit’s east side, the plan was to provide tasty food to the city’s underserved neighborhoods. Now 25 years later, Happy’s Pizza does just that by serving its signature pizza, ribs, and seafood at dozens of locations in the tri-state area. Photo by Angela Zielinski
Buddy’s Pizza 17125 Conant St.; Detroit; 313-892-9001 Known for being the original Detroit-style pizza, Buddy’s opened in 1946 and has been serving their signature square pizza to Detroit ever since. Over the years they have added a gluten-free crust, multi-grain crust, pastas, burgers, and sandwiches to their menu. Photo courtesy of Buddy’s Pizza
Paul’s Pizza 7635 Vernor Hwy.; Detroit; 313-843-1444 Order by the slice and dig your teeth into the perfect combination of crust, melty cheese, tomato sauce, and pepperoni. Sit down and enjoy the street sign decor while you consume your gooey and greasy Detroit pizza. Photo courtesy of Instagram user lupesbarbershop
Sicily’s Pizzeria and Subs 3554 Vernor Hwy.; Detroit; 313-554-0755 Located in Southwest Detroit, Sicily’s Pizza makes its pies with fresh ingredients and locally sourced meats from Dearborn Sausage. Photo courtesy of Instagram user sicilysdetroit
Motor City Brewing Works 470 W. Canfield St.; Detroit; 313-832-2700 Spend your evening drinking some of the finest Detroit beer on tap while splitting a brick oven pizza with your friends. From the Margherita pizza to the Bronx bomber, each pie is made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Photo by Angela Zielinski
Supino Pizzeria 2457 Russell St.; Detroit; 313-567-7879 Supino specializes in thin-crust pizza using mostly local and organic products. Try a city wing thing pizza, which has smoked turkey, smoked gouda, mozzarella, cherry peppers, and roasted garlic as toppings. Photo courtesy of Supino’s Pizzeria Facebook
Halal Pizza 6531 Greenfield Rd.; Detroit; 313-581-9880 Do you love pizza, but you need your meat prepared using Halal methods? Halal Pizza is the perfect solution. Come hungry and try the chicken or steak calzone. Photo courtesy of Halal Pizza/Facebook
Mike’s Pizza Bar 2515 Woodward Ave.; Detroit; 313-782-4589 Located at the Comerica entry at the Little Caesars Arena, you can stop by Mike’s Bar before or after the big game. Start off with a garlic cheesy bread and order Mike’s pie for the table featuring a blend of pepperoni and mushroom with mozzarella cheese. Photo courtesy of Mike’s Pizza Bar/Facebook
Mootz Pizzeria + Bar 1230 Library St., Detroit; 313-243-1230 Mootz Pizzeria + Bar is the latest pizza addition in downtown Detroit. Serving up fresh slices of New York Style thin crust pizza, Mootz uses high-quality ingredients to create a pizza pie with elevated flavor. Try the Uptown + Bronx, served with cup and char pepperoni, mozzarella, Sicilian oregano, and NYC pizza sauce. Photo courtesy of Mootz Pizzeria + Bar
Jerry’s Pizza and Barbecue 11749 Livernois Ave.; Detroit; 313-834-2121 Located on the corner of Livernois Avenue and Tuxedo Street, Jerry’s Pizza and BBQ serves up thick crust pizza that doesn’t skimp on toppings. Try the Meat Lovers pizza which is loaded up with pepperoni, bacon, ham, ground beef, and Italian sausage. Photo courtesy of Instagram user tymopkins

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