Pizza Lovers’ Guide to the Best Pies in America

Published: January 17, 2025 by Lori Kinney | Leave a comment

Pizza is one of those topics that sparks debate. Is New York-style pizza the best? What about Chicago’s deep dish? Do you prefer thin crust or deep dish, pineapple, or no pineapple? While preferences vary depending on who you ask, there’s no right or wrong way to enjoy pizza. While people may not agree on the best style or toppings, one thing that is universally true is that pizza is undeniably delicious, and nearly everyone has a favorite spot to grab a slice.

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

Italian pizza called margherita pizza from campania region isolated on white background.JPG — ©FVPhotography / Shutterstock.com

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

vegetarian pizza on a dark background with mushrooms, cheese and sweet pepper, cutting — ©Wingedbull/Shutterstock.com

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

Delaware Bay. Delaware. USA — ©SevenMaps/Shutterstock.com

State: Delaware
City: Lewis
Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Wood-Fired Pizza

The Alchemist Cafe

A slice of pizza on a spatula with smoked sausages, cheese, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and greens on a stone and a black chalk board. — ©iStock.com/DZ Lab

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

An entire Sicilian rectangular pizza with cheese and tomato topping on a baking sheet — ©Paul Cowan/Shutterstock.com

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

Homemade Meat Loves Pizza with Pepperoni Sausage and Bacon — ©Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock.com

State: Kentucky
City: Glencoe
Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Meat Lovers Pizza

Domenica

©"Green & White Pizza" by ccharmon is licensed under BY-ND 2.0. - Original / License

State: Louisiana
City: New Orleans
Most Photographed Pizza on the Menu: White Pizza

Pizzaiolo

Hot Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Ready to Eat — ©Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock.com

State: Maine
City: Portland
Most Popular Pizza on the Menu: Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Pizza Rosa

©"Black Truffle Pizza - Purezza 2023-11-22" by Andy Li is licensed under CC0 1.0. - Original / License

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

©Eric Marion Williams/iStock via Getty Images

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

©David Nuescheler / Unsplash - Original / License

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.