New York and Chicago may be the nation’s pizza capitols, but Detroit certainty isn’t lacking in selection or taste in the pie department.
Whether you fancy thin crust, deep dish, or just about everything in between, metro Detroit’s pizza artisans have you covered and then some.
Here are some our our favorite nearby places to grab a pizza. What are yours?
Bigalora – From gelato to wood-fire pizzas, Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina will satisfy your Italian-food cravings. Photo via fsareini, InstagramCrispelli’s Bakery & Pizzeria:
28939 Woodward Ave, Berkley Credit:Facebook, Crispelli’s Bakery & PizzeriaMotor City Brewing Works – Have a Michigan-brewed beer along with a piping hot, brick-oven baked pizza. Photo via Matt Zurbrick, InstagramAmici’s Gourmet Pizza:
3249 Twelve Mile Road, BerkleySupino’s Pizza:
2457 Russell St, Detroit,Cottage Inn:
Multiple LocationsGreen Lantern – Have a slice from one of the best pizza parlors “anywhere.” Photo via MyThy Huynh, InstagramCloverleaf Bar and Restaurant:
24443 Gratiot Ave, EastpointePizza Papalis:
Multiple LocationsSgt. Pepperoni:
Located at the Majestic Center, 4140 Woodward Ave. DetroitLoui’s Pizza:
23141 Dequindre Rd, Hazel ParkShield’s Pizza:
Multiple LocationsLuigi’s Original:
36691 Jefferson Ave, Harrison TwpTomatoes Apizza:
Multiple LocationsAmar Pizza – Bangladeshi Pizza is the name of Amar Pizz’a game. Andrew Zimmerman loved their Dry Fish pizza, maybe you will, too. Photo via Instagram, Cole RiceStrada – Have a pizza and a trip to Italy… kinda. Strada features cappuccinos, cannolis and, of course, delicious pizza.
Photo via Scott SpellmanStop Spot – Stop at this spot for great, homemade pizza. A favorite pizza joint for locals, Stop Spot is also a great hangout spot with pool tables, karaoke and drinks. Photo via Sabrina B., YelpPapa Romano’s – For pizza straight from the motherland, Papa Romano’s has your Sicilian-style pizza pie. Photo via Papa Romano’s, YelpJet’s Pizza – Best. Get. Jet’s. You know the jingle, and you probably know the pizza. The creator of the famous 8-corner pizza, Jet’s is for pizza lovers who skip the standard circle pizza and dare to go square. Photo via Jet’s Pizza, FacebookHippie’s Pizza – Satisfy those late night pizza needs with an artisan pizza from Hippie’s. The out-of-this world pizzeria keeps its ovens piping hot til 3 a.m. In addition to the standard pepperoni and cheese, Hippie’s also serves gluten-free and vegan-friendly pizza. Photo via Hippie’s Pizza, FacebookBuddy’s Pizza – Calling all corner crust lovers. Buddy’s Pizza is the inventor of the Detroit-style deep dish. Photo via Buddy’s Pizza, FacebookM-Brew – M-Brew is the perfect place to grab a Michigan-made beer, glass of wine, or coffee — and, of course, pizza.Detroit Pub, Clinton Township – Get lunch, dinner, coffee, and drinks at this East Side pub and grill. Oh, and don’t forget to order their speciality “Billy D’s Pizza.”PizzaPlex – Southwest Detroit’s Napoletana pizza maker. They do it by the books, and are the city’s only Vera pizza Napoletana, or certified authentic Napoletana pizza. Photo via PizzaPlex Instagram.Park Shelton Pizza – Midtown’s newest and coolest slice and pie slinger, located in the Park Shelton building next to the DIA. Photo via PSP Facebook.Pie-Sci – Woodbridge’s only pizza maker has all the standards covered, but also offers a line of inventive pies with interesting ingredients. Photo via Pie-Sci’s Facebook,La Lanterna – Try a pizza how they make it in northern Italy at La Lanterna in downtown Detroit’s Capitol Park. Photo via La Lanterna Facebook.Eat-N-Out – Greektown’s slice slinger is one of the city’s only NYC-style pizza makers. Also check out the dessert gyro. Photo via Eat-N-Out Facebook.Brass Rail Pizza – Brass Rail offers a line of traditional and inventive pies. Located on Grand Circus Park in downtown Detroit. Photo via Brass Rail’s Facebook.El Club Pizza – Located inside Detroit’s El Club rock venue, don’t miss the MC5, or Meat City 5 — mozzarella, soppressata, prosciutto, bacon, pepperoni, onion, grana padano, fresh basil, and a sesame crust. It is, of course, a tribute to Detroit’s legendary MC5 band. Photo via El Club’s Facebook.
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