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The best pizza in every state, from pepperoni in New York to giant slices in Nevada
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Posted on 04/03/2021 1:45:03 PM PDT by mylife

From clam-covered pizza in Connecticut to tater tot toppings in Missouri, here is each state's best pizza place.

Alabama - Post Office Pies

Post Office Pies sources its ingredients locally, and its mozzarella is made in-house. The pies are cooked in a brick oven, which gives the crust a charred, crispy texture.

Alaska- Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria

Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria is popular for its wide variety of specialty pies with toppings such as apricot sauce and reindeer sausage.

Arizona- Pizzeria Bianco

In 2015, chef and owner Chris Bianco was hailed as "America's Best Pizza Maker" by Eater. One of his most popular pizzas, The Wiseguy, is topped with wood-roasted onion, house-smoked mozzarella, and fennel sausage.

Arkansas- Damgoode Pies

Damgoode Pies is a local legend in Arkansas. The restaurant is famous for its eight, hand-crafted, savory sauces. One of Damgoode's most popular sauces is its pink sauce, which combines its original red sauce with its signature spicy white sauce.

California- Antico Italian Restaurant

Antico Restaurant is popular in LA for its focaccia pizza. The tomato pie is sprinkled with caramelized garlic, fresh sauce, and quality cheese, and the olive-oil-laden crispy crunch you get with each bite will keep you coming back for more.

Colorado-Pizzeria Locale

Pizzeria Locale is a fast-casual restaurant that specializes in Neapolitan pizza. Simplicity is key, as the cooks use only four ingredients in the dough. The wood-burning ovens cook pizzas within minutes, so you get your pizza fast.

Connecticut- Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

Frank Pepe's Pizzeria has been around for nearly a century. These coal-fired pizzas provide a crust that is crispy and charred. Most importantly, the shop is known for its white clam pizza. Yes, seafood on pizza! Trust us, it's delicious.

Delaware- The Wood Fired Pizza Shop

Right next to the University of Delaware campus, The Wood Fired Pizza Shop is a popular restaurant for both locals and college students. The Spicy Italian and Besto Pesto specialty pizzas are two favorites.

Florida- Old Greg's Pizza

Old Greg's Pizza is a hot commodity down in Miami, with customers having to wait up to a few weeks to get a pie. These square pies feature a sourdough base and are loaded with delightfully oil-laden pepperoni cups.

Georgia- Antico Pizza Napoletana

Antico Pizza Napoletana is about as close as you can get to authentic Italian pizza in Georgia. The tomatoes, mozzarella, and olive oil are all flown in from Italy. Even the restaurant's wood-fired ovens are shipped in from Naples!

Hawaii- J Dolan's

J Dolan's brings New York-style pizza to Honolulu. The thin-crust pizza is light, crispy, and loaded with cheese.

Idaho- The Wylder

At The Wylder, you can choose between red pizzas and white pizzas. The red pizza is made with organic tomatoes, and the white pizza is made with Parmesan cream. The Honey Badger is a favorite and features sausage, caramelized onions, and spicy honey.

Illinois- Lou Malnati's Pizza

Lou Malnati's is the place to go when it comes to Chicago deep dish. The restaurant has a secret family recipe for its buttery, flaky crust.

Indiana- Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza

Jockamo Upper Crust allows customers to choose from a large assortment of toppings and cheeses. Their cheese list features a whopping twelve cheeses, including goat cheese, pepper jack, and smoked gouda.

Iowa- Wig & Pen Pizza Pub

Wig and Pen gets its name from a longstanding London establishment that survived the 1666 Great Fire of London and the WWII Blitz. The restaurant is renowned for both its Chicago-style deep dish and its thin-crust pizza.

Kansas- AJ's NY Pizzeria

AJ's NY Pizzeria brings authentic New York pizza to Kansas. The sauce is extra garlicky, and the cheese is a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan.

Kentucky- Impellizzeri's Pizza

At Impellizzeri's, it's all about the cheese-pull. With three locations in Louisville and The Original Impellizzeri's in Elizabeth town, make sure you stop here for the best pizza in Kentucky.

Louisiana- Pizza Delicious

Pizza Delicious started in a small alley in New Orleans, but the restaurant has expanded over the years because of the demand for its New York-style pizzas. Customers rave about the thin crust and love the cheese-to-sauce ratio.

Maine- Slab Sicilian Street Food

Slab is famous for its Sicilian-style pizza, which is made fresh with hand-mixed dough. Although the slabs appear to be thick and heavy, the dough is surprisingly light and fluffy. The cheese is spread to the edges and caramelizes as it bakes, giving the slab pie a beautiful crust.

Maryland- Joe Squared

All pizzas at Joe Squared are made with sourdough and baked in a 900-degree oven, which gives a nice crisp to the thin-crust pizza.

Massachusetts- Regina Pizzeria

Since 1926, Regina Pizzeria has been a favorite in Boston. The shop is beloved for its all-natural, fresh ingredients and tasty pizzas.

Michigan- Buddy's Pizza

Buddy's is the birthplace of Detroit-style pizza. These square-shaped pies are cooked in steel pans, making the crust thick and crispy with crunchy bits of cheese on the corners.

Minnesota- Black Sheep Pizza

In Minnesota, there's no better pizza than Black Sheep. Their coal-fired brick ovens ensure a crispy crust.

Mississippi- Lost Pizza

Lost Pizza Co. was founded in 2007 by former college roommates. The dough is made from scratch and the sauce is made from — you guessed it — a secret recipe.

Missouri- Grinders Pizza

Grinders' Famous Chili Bomb Pie features a centerpiece of tater tots, chili, Cheez Whiz, and green onions. Some of the restaurant's Fancy Pants toppings include smoked salmon and crab meat.

Montana- Biga Pizza

Biga Pizza follows the Italian tradition of using biga, rather than commercial yeast, as its dough starter. The local hot spot is known for its weekly specialty pizzas, scrumptious salads, and hand-tossed dough.

Nebraska- Zio's Pizzeria

At Zio's Pizzeria, the crust on this New York-style pizza isn't too thin, and there is a perfect sauce-to-topping ratio. The shop also offers a variety of specialty pizzas to choose from, like The Original Thai or 5th Ave. Cheeseburger.

Nevada- Pin-Up Pizza

Known to have the largest slices on the Vegas strip, Pin-Up Pizza is no joke. These 30-inch pies are available in seven different varieties.

New Hampshire- Tilton House of Pizza

Tilton House of Pizza is a go-to if you're in the Northeast area. The Greek-style pizzas have a thick crust that is light and airy.

New Jersey- Carmine's Pizza Factory

Carmine's Pizza Factory in Jersey City has a geometric pizza that was inspired by ceramic tiles. The geometric pizzas contain up to four different pizzas along with a salad or dessert centerpiece.

New Mexico- Cafe Rio Pizza

Since 1993, Cafe Rio has brought East Coast pizza to the Southwest. The ingredients are made in-house and from scratch. It even sources ingredients from local farms in New Mexico.

New York- Di Fara Pizza

Di Fara Pizza is a must when it comes to New York pizza. All ingredients are imported from Italy, and the pies are drizzled in olive oil both before and after baking.

North Carolina- Trophy Brewing Co.

Trophy Brewing Company has several specialty pizzas. The lamb sausage topping and the spicy fire-roasted tomato sauce are popular among customers.

North Dakota- Fireflour Pizza

Fireflour is known for its gourmet personal pizzas. The mozzarella is hand-stretched, and the organic sauce has thick chunks of tomato.

Ohio- Harvest Pizzeria

Harvest Pizzeria is known for its gourmet pies. The sauce is made in-house, and all the ingredients are sourced from local farmers. The wood-fired ovens provide a crust that is crispy, airy, and bubbly.

Oklahoma- Hideaway Pizza

In 1957, Hideaway Pizza first opened its doors near Oklahoma State University. There are a variety of specialty pizzas to choose from, or you can even build your own.

Oregon- Dove Vivi

Dove Vivi is a family-owned pizzeria that is famous for its cornmeal crust. The cornmeal provides a sturdy bottom while giving the pizza a crunchy edge.

Pennsylvania- Sarcone's Bakery

Sarcone's Bakery has been around for more than 90 years. Even without cheese, the tomato pie is one of the most popular items on the menu.

Rhode Island- Al Forno

Al Forno uses products from New England farms to create Italian dishes. It's known for its wood-grilled pizzas, which are charred to perfection and have a light, airy crust.

South Carolina- EVO Pizzeria

EVO Pizzeria started as a food truck in 2005 and has since become one of the most popular brick-and-mortar establishments in South Carolina. All of its ingredients, including black cherry tomatoes, butternut squash, and Carolina bacon, are locally sourced.

South Dakota- Grille 26

Grille 26 has the best thin-crust pizza in Sioux Falls. Customers can choose between regular crust or cauliflower crust.

Tennessee- Five Points Pizza

Five Points Pizza in Nashville is known for its hand-tossed, New York-style pizzas. Customers love​ Dave's Pie, which is dressed with prosciutto and basil.

Texas- Home Slice Pizza

Located in Austin, Home Slice brings New York-style pizza to the Lone Star state. Pepperoni is a favorite, and you can also get a kit-to-go to make your favorite Home Slice pie at home.

Utah- The Pie Pizzeria

Located just off the University of Utah campus, The Pie Pizzeria is always buzzing. The ApocalyptDough uses different spices from around the world, giving the crust a slow-burning sensation.

Vermont- The Parker Pie Co.

The Parker Pie Co. is nestled in the back of Lake Parker Country Store in West Glover. Be sure to stop in for the freshest ingredients in town and a great selection of Vermont craft brews.

Virginia- Pupatella

Pupatella is a local staple, with four locations in the northern Virginia and Washington, DC, area. Its menu currently offers 25 different Neapolitan pizzas, though our favorite is the eggplant and red pepper pizza, which is topped with eggplant, roasted red peppers, provola cheese, and tomato sauce.

Washington- The Flying Goat

The best pizza in Washington can be found at The Flying Goat in Spokane. With a great variety of toppings and sauces, The Flying Goat is the perfect spot for a date or family dinner. And, on Mondays, all pizzas are only $12.

While they aren't technically states, here are the best pizza places in Washington, DC and Puerto Rico.

Washington, DC- 2Amys

2Amys is the perfect pizza date spot in Washington, DC. The restaurant offers a wide selection of Neapolitan pizzas, and for the classic-pizza lover, we recommend the 2Amys pie.

Puerto Rico- Pirilo Pizza Rustica

Pirilo Pizza Rustica is a popular place among locals and tourists in Puerto Rico. The thin-crust pizza has a light sauce and is covered with exquisite toppings like shrimp and calamari.


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To: mylife

They got it right for South Carolina. But if one wants good NY style and from what I hear is one of the best attempts at Chicago deep dish outside of the city in one place go to Famulari’s. 1 location in Mt. Pleasant and 3 in Summerville.


21 posted on 04/03/2021 2:13:58 PM PDT by Hillarys Gate Cult (This space for rant.)
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To: mylife

Maryland would be the original Ledo’s Pizza.


22 posted on 04/03/2021 2:15:08 PM PDT by VastRWCon (Fake News")
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To: mylife

This is just hipster fetish bullshit

Like the woke idiots they are they ruin everything

Five Points Pizza in Nashville is not even close.....

Joeys House of Pizza

Arcade Pizza

Mafiozas on 12 south for bubble crust Naples style

That’s easy


23 posted on 04/03/2021 2:19:32 PM PDT by wardaddy (P IN 1999 JIM THOMPSON WAS RIGHT ABOUT THE BUSHES ...WE WERE WRONG lz’’z:s)
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To: mylife

Illinois they may actually have gotten close anyhow...


24 posted on 04/03/2021 2:20:29 PM PDT by wardaddy (P IN 1999 JIM THOMPSON WAS RIGHT ABOUT THE BUSHES ...WE WERE WRONG lz’’z:s)
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To: mylife

I’m in Texas and I say yankee, New Yawk pizza can take a long walk on a short pier!

Additionally, I am not surprised that they selected a joint in Austin-Socialist-Heaven!


25 posted on 04/03/2021 2:20:53 PM PDT by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise (I always refer to Otto Preminger's quote about actors: "Actors are like cattle!")
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To: mylife

I’ll call BS on Pensylvania’s.

The best in PA is Salerno’s in Old Forge.


26 posted on 04/03/2021 2:26:45 PM PDT by voicereason (The RNC is like the "one-night stand" you wish you could forget.)
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To: mylife

Based on the Georgia entry, this list is legit. APN is awesome, and they’ve maintained quality with their expansion from the original location near GA Tech. The Battery and Avalon locations make pizza that’s indistinguishable from the original, which is a good thing.


27 posted on 04/03/2021 2:29:36 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: mylife

My wife loves Pizzeria Bianca in Phoenix, I find it to be good, but not the best. Downtown is 15 miles away and there are a half dozen pizza places within 2 miles that I’d go to first before making the drive downtown.


28 posted on 04/03/2021 2:31:15 PM PDT by Michael.SF. (Never do anything illegal, when you are doing something illegal.)
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To: wardaddy

Lou Malnati’s isn’t bad, but I know WAY better single-store pizza places around greater Chicagoland.


29 posted on 04/03/2021 2:41:36 PM PDT by M1903A1 ("We shed all that is good and virtuous for that which is shoddy and sleazy...and call it progress" )
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To: mylife

Any corner pizzaria in NYC.


30 posted on 04/03/2021 2:41:48 PM PDT by stratboy
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To: mylife

Now I have the plans for my retirement road trip!

Pizza 7 days a week....!!


31 posted on 04/03/2021 2:48:34 PM PDT by dakine
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To: mylife

This should be called “the best pizza place you’ve never heard of”. Cafe Rio? A hole in the wall in Ruidoso, NM.


32 posted on 04/03/2021 2:51:43 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: mylife

Some states, they give the city. Others they don’t. Sloppy writing.


33 posted on 04/03/2021 2:52:19 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: mylife

Almost any pizza in Buffalo, except Pizza huts, is the best.

The competition is pretty stiff there. You have to be good to survive.

And add an order of wings with that.


34 posted on 04/03/2021 2:56:42 PM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)
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To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise

My goodness! wars have been fought over lesser matters!


35 posted on 04/03/2021 2:58:41 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: mylife

Crappy list.
Especially NH where they recommend Greek pizza. If you like greasy, spongey crust with canned sauce, by all means have a Greek NH pizza. Thank God I moved to SW Florida where real pizza abounds!


36 posted on 04/03/2021 2:59:02 PM PDT by Poser (Cogito ergo Spam - I think, therefore I ham)
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To: Atticus

Nope. It’s Sal’ Netcong Pizza in Netcong


37 posted on 04/03/2021 2:59:57 PM PDT by Citizen Soldier
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To: slapshot

no West Virginia or Wyoming, but they have Puerto Rico & DC ? Were we replaced?


38 posted on 04/03/2021 3:02:22 PM PDT by Conservative4Life (But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death:Proverbs 8:36)
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To: mylife

I’m going to have to try Lost Pizza in Collierville TN. Right now the best pizza in TN is Caio Baby in Collierville. Some of the best pizza I’ve ever eaten. And I grew up in NJ and lived near Chicago.


39 posted on 04/03/2021 3:14:23 PM PDT by ebshumidors ( )
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To: wardaddy

I’m not a fan of Lou Malnati’s.....just saying.


40 posted on 04/03/2021 3:14:32 PM PDT by hsmomx3
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