Essential Detroit-area pizza restaurants everyone should try at least once

By on Fri, May 14, 2021 at 7:00 am

While we might have our go-to pizza spots nearby, we're always on our own personal quest to find the perfect slice. From Detroit-style to wood-fired, check out all the different pizza pies outside your doorstep just waiting to be devoured.

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Michigan & Trumbull 1441 W. Elizabeth St., Detroit; 313-637-4992; michigantrumbullpizza.com Opened in Corktown, Michigan & Trumbull is known for their unique toppings and Detroit-style pizza: cheesy, square, and with a thick crust. Photo via Michigan & Trumbull/Facebook

Michigan & Trumbull

1441 W. Elizabeth St., Detroit; 313-637-4992; michigantrumbullpizza.com
Opened in Corktown, Michigan & Trumbull is known for their unique toppings and Detroit-style pizza: cheesy, square, and with a thick crust.

Photo via Michigan & Trumbull/Facebook
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Detroit Style Pizza Company 28630 Harper Ave., St. Claire Shores; 586-445-2810; detroitstylepizza.co You haven’t had Detroit-style pizza until you’ve tried Detroit Style Pizza Company. They specialize in thick, squared pizza with crispy cheese on top. Photo via Detroit Style Pizza Co. / Facebook

Detroit Style Pizza Company

28630 Harper Ave., St. Claire Shores; 586-445-2810; detroitstylepizza.co
You haven’t had Detroit-style pizza until you’ve tried Detroit Style Pizza Company. They specialize in thick, squared pizza with crispy cheese on top.

Photo via Detroit Style Pizza Co. / Facebook
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Halal Pizza 6531 Greenfield Rd., Detroit; 313-581-9880 Halal Pizza specializes in thick-crusted pizza with halal meats as toppings. Everything they make is oven-baked and always fresh, including subs, fish, wings, and more. Photo via Google Maps

Halal Pizza

6531 Greenfield Rd., Detroit; 313-581-9880
Halal Pizza specializes in thick-crusted pizza with halal meats as toppings. Everything they make is oven-baked and always fresh, including subs, fish, wings, and more.

Photo via Google Maps
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Pie-Sci 5163 Trumbull, Detroit; 313-818-0290; piescipizza.com Pie-Sci specializes in inventive pizzas. They have a wide variety and clever names for their dishes, including the Pickle Rick Pizza, Notorious P.I.G., Jerky Boys, Smores, and more. Photo via Pie-Sci / Facebook

Pie-Sci

5163 Trumbull, Detroit; 313-818-0290; piescipizza.com
Pie-Sci specializes in inventive pizzas. They have a wide variety and clever names for their dishes, including the Pickle Rick Pizza, Notorious P.I.G., Jerky Boys, Smores, and more.

Photo via Pie-Sci / Facebook
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Luigis 36691 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Twp.; 586-468-7711; luigisoriginal.com Established as a pizzeria in the early 1950s, Luigisis remains a small but mighty Italian neighborhood restaurant, serving up steak, seafood, and award-winning pizza. Photo via Google Maps

Luigis

36691 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Twp.; 586-468-7711; luigisoriginal.com
Established as a pizzeria in the early 1950s, Luigisis remains a small but mighty Italian neighborhood restaurant, serving up steak, seafood, and award-winning pizza.

Photo via Google Maps
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Grandma Bob’s Pizza 2135 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-315-3177; grandmabobs.com Grandma Bob’s serves inventive pizzas like the Pear and Fig, Big Mack, and Street Beet Dorito Crunch. Photo via Grandma Bob’s Handmade Pizza / Facebook

Grandma Bob’s Pizza

2135 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-315-3177; grandmabobs.com
Grandma Bob’s serves inventive pizzas like the Pear and Fig, Big Mack, and Street Beet Dorito Crunch.

Photo via Grandma Bob’s Handmade Pizza / Facebook
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Fire Pizza 8004 Greenfield Rd., Detroit; 313-583-3700; firepizzainc.business.site Fire Pizza makes coal-fired pizza, leaving a crisp, yet chewy outer crust. They also have ribs, dinner combos, calzones, desserts, and other homemade meals. Photo via Google Maps

Fire Pizza

8004 Greenfield Rd., Detroit; 313-583-3700; firepizzainc.business.site
Fire Pizza makes coal-fired pizza, leaving a crisp, yet chewy outer crust. They also have ribs, dinner combos, calzones, desserts, and other homemade meals.

Photo via Google Maps
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Hippie’s Pizza 121 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-733-1111; hippiespizza.com There’s a piece of pizza and then there’s a peace of pizza, which is what Royal Oak mainstay Hippie’s Pizza promises with its fresh ingredients, house-made dough, and flavors like the Cheech and Chong, which combines mozzarella, cheddar, ricotta, chicken, steak, taco seasoning, tomatoes, onions, and black olives, topped with taco sauce and cheddar sauce. Photo via Hippie’s Pizza / Facebook

Hippie’s Pizza

121 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak; 248-733-1111; hippiespizza.com
There’s a piece of pizza and then there’s a peace of pizza, which is what Royal Oak mainstay Hippie’s Pizza promises with its fresh ingredients, house-made dough, and flavors like the Cheech and Chong, which combines mozzarella, cheddar, ricotta, chicken, steak, taco seasoning, tomatoes, onions, and black olives, topped with taco sauce and cheddar sauce.

Photo via Hippie’s Pizza / Facebook
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Marco’s Pizza 4068 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor; 734-973-1750; marcos.com Marco’s is authentic Italian pizza, founded and made by native Italian Pasquale Giammarco. Photo via Marco’s Pizza / Facebook

Marco’s Pizza

4068 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor; 734-973-1750; marcos.com
Marco’s is authentic Italian pizza, founded and made by native Italian Pasquale Giammarco.

Photo via Marco’s Pizza / Facebook
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Shield’s Pizzeria 5057 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-262-6087, 25101 Telegraph Rd., Southfield; 313-356-2720; shieldspizza.com If you’re looking for a good meal and drink, Shield’s is the place to go, with square, deep-dish pizzas and a large selection of libations. Photo via Shield’s Restaurant, Bar, Pizzeria / Facebook

Shield’s Pizzeria

5057 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-262-6087, 25101 Telegraph Rd., Southfield; 313-356-2720; shieldspizza.com
If you’re looking for a good meal and drink, Shield’s is the place to go, with square, deep-dish pizzas and a large selection of libations.

Photo via Shield’s Restaurant, Bar, Pizzeria / Facebook
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Sicily’s 3554 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-554-0775; sicilysdetroit.com Some of their pizzas include the Angry Bird, the Bad Hunter, Wisconsin Delight, and more. Photo via Sicily’s Pizzeria / Facebook

Sicily’s

3554 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-554-0775; sicilysdetroit.com
Some of their pizzas include the Angry Bird, the Bad Hunter, Wisconsin Delight, and more.

Photo via Sicily’s Pizzeria / Facebook
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PIZZAWALA’S Curry on Crust 45490 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-354-8700; pizzaawalas.com This Indian Desi pizza spot offers traditional pizza, as well as those with a twist, including toppings like Hari Mirch and Pav Bhaji. They also offer vegan options. Photo via Google Maps

PIZZAWALA’S Curry on Crust

45490 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-354-8700; pizzaawalas.com
This Indian Desi pizza spot offers traditional pizza, as well as those with a twist, including toppings like Hari Mirch and Pav Bhaji. They also offer vegan options.

Photo via Google Maps
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The Original Cottage Inn 512 E. William St., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3379; originalcottageinn.com Founded in 1948, the Orginal Cottage Inn claims to be one of the first Ann Arbor pizza joints before it became a Midwest franchise favorite. In addition to its classic thin-crust and deep-dish pies and vegan-friendly options, its menu includes Italian pasta dishes, burgers, and sides. Photo via Google Maps

The Original Cottage Inn

512 E. William St., Ann Arbor; 734-663-3379; originalcottageinn.com
Founded in 1948, the Orginal Cottage Inn claims to be one of the first Ann Arbor pizza joints before it became a Midwest franchise favorite. In addition to its classic thin-crust and deep-dish pies and vegan-friendly options, its menu includes Italian pasta dishes, burgers, and sides.

Photo via Google Maps
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Mootz 1230 Library St., Detroit; 313-243-1230; mootzpizzeria.com In the heart of downtown Detroit, Mootz serves quick, carryout slices and full dine-in pies. They also have appetizers, pasta, drinks, and desserts. Photo via Mootz Pizzeria + Bar / Facebook

Mootz

1230 Library St., Detroit; 313-243-1230; mootzpizzeria.com
In the heart of downtown Detroit, Mootz serves quick, carryout slices and full dine-in pies. They also have appetizers, pasta, drinks, and desserts.

Photo via Mootz Pizzeria + Bar / Facebook
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Major Tomato 6547 Allen Rd., Allen Park; 313-254-9146; majortomato.com Major Tomato’s menu includes calzones, salads, and specialty pizzas like the Loaded Major Potato or the Vampire Slayer. Photo via Major Tomato / Facebook

Major Tomato

6547 Allen Rd., Allen Park; 313-254-9146; majortomato.com
Major Tomato’s menu includes calzones, salads, and specialty pizzas like the Loaded Major Potato or the Vampire Slayer.

Photo via Major Tomato / Facebook
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Ottava Via 1400 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-5500; ottavaviadetroit.com In the heart of Corktown, Ottava serves rustic Italian dishes, including small plates, brunch, cocktails, pasta, and salads. They have almost a dozen pizza options, which are all made from scratch. Photo via Google Maps

Ottava Via

1400 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-962-5500; ottavaviadetroit.com
In the heart of Corktown, Ottava serves rustic Italian dishes, including small plates, brunch, cocktails, pasta, and salads. They have almost a dozen pizza options, which are all made from scratch.

Photo via Google Maps
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Paul’s Pizza 7635 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-843-1444; paulspizza.net Paul’s has daily specials that include two-topping pizzas, Greek salads, and family combo pizzas. They also have gluten-free and veggie pizzas, and chicken wings or tenders. Photo via Paul’s Pizzeria / Facebook

Paul’s Pizza

7635 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-843-1444; paulspizza.net
Paul’s has daily specials that include two-topping pizzas, Greek salads, and family combo pizzas. They also have gluten-free and veggie pizzas, and chicken wings or tenders.

Photo via Paul’s Pizzeria / Facebook
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Niki’s Pizza 735 Beaubien Blvd., Detroit; 313-961-4303; nikisdetroit.com Located in Greektown, Niki’s Pizza offers round and deep dish pizzas with a variety of toppings, including all things Greek. Photo via Niki’s Pizza / Facebook

Niki’s Pizza

735 Beaubien Blvd., Detroit; 313-961-4303; nikisdetroit.com
Located in Greektown, Niki’s Pizza offers round and deep dish pizzas with a variety of toppings, including all things Greek.

Photo via Niki’s Pizza / Facebook
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POP + Offworld 128 Cadillac Square, Detroit; 313-961-9249; poppizzabar.com For those looking for a taste of New York City ’za in the Motor City — all while getting your greasy mits all over some pinball — look no further than POP + Offworld arcade and pizza joint. Photo via Google Maps / By Owner

POP + Offworld

128 Cadillac Square, Detroit; 313-961-9249; poppizzabar.com
For those looking for a taste of New York City ’za in the Motor City — all while getting your greasy mits all over some pinball — look no further than POP + Offworld arcade and pizza joint.

Photo via Google Maps / By Owner
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Tomatoes APIZZA 29275 W. 14 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-855-3555 | 24369 Halsted Rd., Farmington; 248-888-4888; 34200 Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-258-0500 | tomatoesapizza.com First opened in 1998 in Farmington Hills, Tomatoes APIZZA is known for its New Haven-style pies. Photo via Tomatoes APIZZA / Facebook

Tomatoes APIZZA

29275 W. 14 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-855-3555 | 24369 Halsted Rd., Farmington; 248-888-4888; 34200 Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-258-0500 | tomatoesapizza.com
First opened in 1998 in Farmington Hills, Tomatoes APIZZA is known for its New Haven-style pies.

Photo via Tomatoes APIZZA / Facebook
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