Pizza can be one of those dividing topics. Is New York pizza the best? Is Chicago pizza the best? Do you like deep dish, thin crust, pineapple, or no pineapple? Is there really a wrong way to eat pizza? While that depends on where you are and who you’re asking, there isn’t technically a wrong way to eat pizza. And everyone may not agree on what toppings are best or what style is best, but what they can agree on is this: pizza is delicious, and most everyone has a favorite place.
With the rise of big pizza chains all across America, smaller, family-friendly chains often get overlooked. Fast chains like Domino’s, Papa John’s, and Pizza Hut may be fast but they aren’t generally known for their authentic regional pizza. These chains tend to be the same no matter where you go. When you visit the local pizzerias, you not only get a taste of the region, you’re sampling flavors you don’t usually get with big chains.
The best pizza places in every state will have more than good pizza. They are more like a home away from home. A place locals go where they can relax, and grab a slice. The coziness and ambiance of restaurant also sets the stage. How friendly is the staff? Is there more than pizza on the menu? How are the reviews? Each of these questions goes into whether a pizza place deserves “the best” title.
Methodology
If you are looking for your next favorite best pizza place in your state, look no further. To figure out which pizza places deserved to be on this list, Moms Who Think consulted Yelp and Google’s top-rated pizza places lists. These lists were determined based on customer reviews. We only focused on restaurants that had the majority of positive reviews and at least 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Each States Go-To Pizza Place
Pizza is a comfort food that many in the United States enjoy. Sometimes, it is a tradition to eat pizza every week as a family. This dish is easy to eat and adaptable. There are many ways to make great pizza, whether your go-to pizza toppings are cheese and pepperoni or you love exploring new flavors.
The following list is organized in alphabetical order by state. It includes each pizza place’s city and the most popular pizza on the menu. (This was determined by Yelp and Google Reviews and the most photographed pizza.) Of course, everyone has different preferences, so if the most popular pizza doesn’t make your mouth water, every restaurant has so many different options!
Now, let’s look at each state’s go-to pizza place so you can begin planning your next family outing.
Marco’s Pizza
- State: Alabama
- City: Troy
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu (According to Reviews): Cheese Pizza
Moose’s Tooth
- State: Alaska
- City: Anchorage
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Spicy Thai Chicken
Hideaway House
- State: Arizona
- City: Sedona
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: roasted peach and caramelized pancetta pizza
Grateful Head Pizza Oven and Beer Garden
- State: Arkansas
- City: Hot Springs
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Direwolf
Bestia
- State: California
- City: Los Angeles
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Burrata Pizza
Osteria Marco
- State: Colorado
- City: Denver
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Prosciutto Pizza
Modern Apizza
- State: Connecticut
- City: New Haven
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Clams Casino
Mr. P’s Pizzeria
- State: Delaware
- City: Lewis
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Wood-Fired Pizza
The Alchemist Cafe
- State: Florida
- City: Wilton Manors
- Popular Pizza on the Menu: Customers rave about the Hawaiian pizza
Vinnie Van Go-Go’s
- State: Georgia
- City: Savannah
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Spicy Sausage Pizza
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
- State: Hawaii
- City: Kapolei, Oahu
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Hamakua Wild Mushroom Pizza
The Wylder
- State: Idaho
- City: Boise
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Honey Badger Pizza
Pequod’s Pizzeria
- State: Illinois
- City: Chicago
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Deep Dish Pizza
Futuro
- State: Indiana
- City: Indianapolis
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Super Pizza
Zoey’s Pizzeria
- State: Iowa
- City: Marion
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Chicago-Style Pizza
Pizza West
- State: Kansas
- City: Shawnee
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Mac N Cheese Pizza
Glencoe General Store
- State: Kentucky
- City: Glencoe
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Meat Lovers Pizza
Domenica
- State: Louisiana
- City: New Orleans
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: White Pizza
Pizzaiolo
- State: Maine
- City: Portland
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Pizza Rosa
- State: Maryland
- City: Galthersburg
- Most Popular Item on the Menu: Black Truffle Pizza
Russell House Tavern
- State: Massachusetts
- City: Cambridge
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Breakfast Pizza
Silver Beach Pizza
- State: Michigan
- City: Saint Joseph
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: The Garlic Greek Pizza
Surly Brewing
- State: Minnesota
- City: Minneapolis
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Giardiniera Pizza
Natchez Brewing Company
- State: Mississippi
- City: Natchez
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Phat Phats Pie
Anthonino’s Taverna
- State: Missouri
- City: Saint Louis
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Gyro Pizza
North Fork Pizza
- State: Montana
- City: Columbia Falls
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Glacier Rim Pizza
Tasty Pizza
- State: Nebraska
- City: Omaha
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Bacon Gouda Pizza
Secret Pizza
- State: Nevada
- City: Las Vegas
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: White Pizza
Tilton House of Pizza
- State: New Hampshire
- City: Tilton
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Per customers, anything you order is excellent.
Razza
- State: New Jersey
- City: Jersey City
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Margherita Pizza
Thicc Pizza Co.
- State: New Mexico
- City: Albuquerque
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Roni Roni Pizza
Lombardi’s Pizza
- State: New York
- City: New York
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Clam Pie
Geno D’s Pizza
- State: North Carolina
- City: Charlotte
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Hot Honey Pizza
Rhombus Guys
- State: North Dakota
- City: Fargo
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Tuscany
Tyler’s Pizzeria & Bakery
- State: Ohio
- City: Reynoldsburg
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Wood-Fired Pizza
DiCintio’s Pizza Cucina
- State: Oklahoma
- City: Marlow
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Margherita
Apizza Scholls
- State: Oregon
- City: Portland
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Apizza Amore
Barbuzzo
- State: Pennsylvania
- City: Philadelphia
- Most Popular Item on the Menu: Uovo Pizza
Caserta Pizzeria
- State: Rhode Island
- City: Providence
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Pepperoni Pizza
The Obstinate Daughter
- State: South Carolina
- City: Sullivan’s Island
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Old Danger Pizza
Independent Ale House
- State: South Dakota
- City: Rapid City
- Most Photograph Pizza on the Menu: Mashed Potato Pizza
Five Points Pizza
- State: Tennessee
- City: Nashville
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Prosciutto and Basil
Home Slice Pizza
- State: Texas
- City: Austin
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Margherita Pizza
River Rock Roasting Company
- State: Utah
- City: La Verkin
- Most Popular Item on the Menu: BBQ Chicken Pizza
Pizzeria Verita
- State: Vermont
- City: Burlington
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Wood-Fired Pizza
Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
- State: Virginia
- City: Alexandria
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Diavola
Serious Pie Downtown
- State: Washington
- City: Seattle
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Sweet Fennel Sausage Pizza
Pies and Pints
- State: West Virginia
- City: Fayetteville
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Heirloom Pizza
Santino’s Little Italy
- State: Wisconsin
- City: Milwaukee
- Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: Italian Beef & Giardiniera Pizza
Hand Fire Pizza
- State: Wyoming
- City: Jackson
- Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Wood-Fired Pizzas
In Conclusion
If you are looking for a pizza place that is so much more than the big chains have to offer, try one of these popular places. Whether because of the wood-fired pizzas or because many of these restaurants ooze a cozy and friendly atmosphere, they quickly become your family favorites.
There are several excellent top-rated pizza places in every state. If you want to try something other than Domino’s or Pizza Hut on your next family outing, visit one of these go-to pizza places.
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