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

By Metro Times editorial staff 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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Jolly Pumpkin

311 S. Main St., Ann Arbor | 441 W. Canfield St., Detroit | 419 S. Main St., Royal Oak | 2319 Bishop Cir., Dexter | brewery.jollypumpkin.com
This rustic restaurant is known for its pizza, house beers, sandwiches, and more.

Photo via Jolly Pumpkin/Facebook

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Fredi The PizzaMan

17900 Allen Rd., Melvindale
This Downriver hidden gem gained a surge of popularity following a rave review from Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports.

Photo via Tomatoes APIZZA / Facebook

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La Noria Bistro

5517 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-338-3545; lanoriabistro.com
La Noria Bistro offers wood-fired pizza and craft cocktails. Their pizza toppings range from anchovies to prosciutto.

Photo via La Noria Bistro / Facebook

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Como’s

22812 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; 248-667-4439; comosrestaurant.com
This Italian-American restaurant has got a major facelift in recent years and is under new ownership, but it remains a Ferndale favorite for late-night pizza.

Photo via COMO’s Ferndale / Facebook

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Bigalora

3050 Washtenaw Ave., Ste. 112, Ann Arbor; 711 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 777 W. Ann Arbor Trl., Plymouth; bigalora.com
This chain is known for its quick, quality pizzas, cooked at 900 degrees for 90 seconds. They also have a full menu of appetizers, entrees, soups, salads, and desserts.

Photo via Bigalora / Facebook

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Motor City Brewing Works

470 W. Canfield St., Detroit | 19350 Livernois Ave., Detroit | 313-832-2700; motorcitybeer.com
Opened as Detroit’s first craft brewery in 1994, the spot is also known for its brick oven pizzas. In 2021, the company expanded beyond its original Midtown location with an Avenue of Fashion sister location.

Photo via Tomatoes APIZZA / Facebook

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Supino Pizzeria

2457 Russell St., Detroit; 313-567-7879 | 6519 Woodward Ave., Detroit | supinopizzeria.com
Supino's gives Detroit a classic taste of Italy. With their large pizzas, thin slices, and unique toppings, they never disappoint. They also have a variety of sides and drinks.

Photo via Supino Pizzeria / Facebook

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Green Lantern

Multiple locations; greenlanternpizza.com
First opened in 1955 in Madison Heights as an old-school neighborhood bar, Green Lantern is now a beloved regional chain.

Photo via Green Lantern Pizza / Facebook

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Amar Pizza

12195 Joseph Campau St., Hamtramck; 313-366-0980; amarpizzamenu.com
This small but mighty pizzeria offers thin-crust and deep-dish pies, single slices. Among their popular pizzas are the Tandoori, Philly Steak, seafood, gyro, and the ghost pizza, which comes with a warning thanks to the ghost-pepper sauce. Amar’s was featured on the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods.

Photo via Amar Pizza / Facebook

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Papa’s Pizza & BBQ

2697 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-875-5555 | 7410 W. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit; 313-279-2222 | eatpapas.com
At Papa’s you can build your own pizza, or order one of their specialty pizzas such as Meat Lovers, Buffalo Chicken, or the A-1 Philly Steak.

Photo via Papa’s Pizza & BBQ / Facebook

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Buddy’s

Multiple locations; buddyspizza.com
This well-known Michigan pizza chain has served the community since 1946 and is considered the originator of Detroit-style pizza. They also have pasta, salads, soups, and other sides.

Photo via Buddy’s Pizza / Facebook

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Cloverleaf Pizza

24443 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe; 586-777-5391; cloverleaf-pizza.com
Founded in 1946, these Detroit-style pizzas have been a local favorite for decades.

Photo via Cloverleaf Pizza / Facebook

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Sgt. Pepperoni’s

4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7272; majesticdetroit.com
At the Majestic Theatre Complex, you can go bowling, see a concert, play bingo, and have a drink while you enjoy some pizza. At Sgt. Pepperoni’s, you can order from a large selection of pizzas, sides, salads, sandwiches, and more.

Photo via Google Maps

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Crispelli’s

6690 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield; 248-254-4760 | 28939 Woodward Ave., Berkley; 248-591-3300; crispellis.com
The goal of family-owned Crispelli’s is affordable gourmet. Their specialty thin pizza is a fan favorite. They also serve a variety of salads, pasta, sandwiches, desserts, drinks, and family hospitality.

Photo via Crispelli’s Bakery & Pizzeria / Facebook

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Renee’s Gourmet Pizzeria

1937 W. Maple Rd., Troy; 248-280-7800; reneesgourmetpizzeria.com
For gluten-free pizza lovers, Renee’s has all the pizza without the gluten. In addition to pizza, their calzones, pasta, and sides are not only gluten-free but nut-free, as well.

Photo via Renee’s Gourmet Pizzeria / Facebook

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Loui’s Pizza

23141 Dequindre Rd., Hazel Park; 248-547-1711; facebook.com/louispizza
Considered one of the best Detroit-style pizza purveyors, Loui’s has a coziness and family-friendly ambiance.

Photo via Google Maps

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Union Woodshop

18 S. Main St., Village of Clarkston; 248-625-5660; unionwoodshop.com
Have a hankering for fresh wood-fired pizza? Union Woodshop means serious wood-fired business because, well, it’s in the name. They also serve up sandwiches, burgers, and barbecue.

Photo via Union Woodshop / Facebook

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Jerry’s Pizza

11749 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-834-2121; jerryspizza.com
Jerry’s has dozens of pizza options that can be made round or deep-dish pizza. They also have sides such as catfish nuggets and jalapeño poppers.

Photo via Google Maps

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Brass Rail Pizza Bar

18 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-964-0782; brassraildetroit.com
At Brass Rail, you can drink one of their 52 draft beers while enjoying a scratch-made pizza. You can make your own, or choose one of their specialty toppings.

Photo via Brass Rail Pizza Bar / Facebook

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Amicci’s

3849 Vernor Hwy., Detroit; 313-842-7373, 9841 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; 313-875-1992; amiccispizza.com
With their secret dough recipe, Amicci’s pizza is unlike any other. They make their pizza with premium cheese, and add it to a thick, deep-dish crust.

Photo via Google Maps

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