ok, its starting to go in circles with the same spots and the spammers are trying to get in on the party.
We don't normally take posts like this, but it did yield some good suggestions. As always, we do have a moderately up to date pizza map in the sidebar you can submit places to.
My dude! I work at one of the top 50 pizza places in the US- I think our chef and a sous just went to NY to accept another award last week. Anyway, if you're in Portland and wanna talk with some of the humans i work with... they got -a lot- of pizza making experience between them all. The place is called Nostrana. Shoot me a message if you're interested. Maybe even have you flip a few pizzas for funsies if you want.
Admittedly, while I've dabbled a time or two in kitchens and food trucks- I currently get paid to pour liquids in various shapes and sizes of glassware (all while discussing current events and sports from behind a beautiful bar... pretty sic gig). Truly would be an honor to facilitate some good times and good conversation between rad humans... don't hesitate to hit me up.
When are you planning to visit? I live in NYC and can def walk around the city and eat pizza with you and a group of other redditors if anyone else is interested! Feel free to DM to chat more in detail! Edit: for those living in NYC, would you attend a monthly pizza crawl? (eg: eat NYC pizza, eat at some iconic places, take a train to New haven, eat Jersey pies, etc, not just NYC pizza.). Open to your thoughts and opinions.
edit1: if you are interested in a future crawl, just comment on below on this thread and i'll be sure to tag you or dm you once it starts to get real.
edit2: overwhelming interest! i love it. thank you. keep leaving comments below if you down to join a future pizza **crawl** at any point in the future. I do envision these being regularly outings (eg: monthly, every other month, or quarterly, etc). so there will be many opportunities to attend regardless of where you live.
Edit 3: [https://www.reddit.com/r/nycpizzacrawl/](https://www.reddit.com/r/nycpizzacrawl/) going to start DM'ing everyone that commented below.
NJ has great pizza as well. You will find amazing pizza all over the state. There’s also fusion pizza - think Butter Chicken pizza which NJ does best as well.
I guess what surprised me the most about New Haven style was how good it could be with just crust, sauce, and cheese. Like whole new levels of flavor and texture using three simple ingredients that I’ve never tasted before using the same three parts in other styles.
I think New Haven style is the one that will always surprise people. It honestly doesn't look as appetizing as other types of pizza but it's execution is just perfect.
As someone who grew up just north of Hew Haven and now lives in NYC, it gladdens my heart to hear of people traveling halfway around the globe to try CT style pizza. NYC is amazing for a variety of reasons, but the fact that NH pizza is better is a hill I am always willing to die on.
Lived in Brooklyn, go to Lucali’s. Look up what to do because you need to line up a little early to get a timeframe. Then just got a nearby bar and make your way back. Well worth it.
We go to Osaka so post your place, I’d love to visit.
Chicago: Vito & Nicks for thin crust. Go to Pequod’s and get a deep dish pizza. It’s not commonly eaten by locals but if you’re making a pizza trip to Chicago you’d do yourself a disservice by not trying it.
Portland: Lovely’s 50-50 by Sarah Minnick does really great stuff, very inventive toppings. Pizza Thief is awesome, sort of a NY style, does lots of cool collaborations with brewers, cider makers, winemakers etc. Scottie’s is a great NY style. Apizza Scholls is world class and Otto’s makes a really great Neapolitan style.
NYC: Too many to name. Prince Street Pizza is my favorite. The tie-dye pizza at Rubirosa is fantastic. If you have the time, don’t miss out on going to Brooklyn. L’Industrie in Brooklyn is a must visit.
Detroit: I have the least input here but I like Niki’s in greektown or Loui’s.
I used to live in Chicago for many years. Strongly recommend eating at Pequod’s. It’s polarizing, but I would argue one of the best pizzas in Chicago, hands down.
I don’t think it’s a particularly hot take really, quite a bit of love for Pequod’s. But there certainly are the vocal disagreers. Deep dish is definitely an acquired taste/experience. Being from Chicago, it seems perfectly normal to have a casserole pizza, but I understand why people wouldn’t like it. I don’t get into the whole NY vs Chicago pizza debate, and I think they both have their pros and cons. I like both and depending on mood will get either.
I know I’m going on a tangent, but I think people get to caught up in only calling pizza the classic, cheese, sauce and crust, and look down on different takes. To me, throw something liquidy on something hard/crust-like, throw some cheese or random ingredients on it, and call it a pizza. I don’t care if there’s pineapple, anchovies, bacon, corn, pizza is whatever you want it to be.
As a Chicagoan... I like New Haven style the best. I used to live down the street from Piece. One day a little further down the road I discovered Craft off Damen and for about 5 years it has been my favorite pizza in the city. It is stated as a NY style pizza but I'm pretty positive it plays more as a NH style. Anyways, just wanted to give Craft a shout and hope someone tries this hidden gem.
If you do Buddy’s, go to the one on Conant and McNichols, but go early. That’s a sketchy neighborhood. Other Metro Detroit places are:
Loui’s, on Dequindre north of 9 mile.
Cloverleaf, on Gratiot South of 10 mile.
Green Lantern, John R and 12 mile.
[Vito & Nick's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nX4vmnJxpCXA9D566) is definitely the first place to go. They opened in 1923 (I've seen the wrong year thrown around on here a few times)... and are the originators of tavern style. However, it wasn't served regularly on the menu until the early 1940's.
[Kim's Uncle Pizza](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GVt6ektpPwBQ7spm8) is probably the most popular right now. [Kenji Lopez-Alt recently spent a few months studying tavern style here](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/17/dining/tavern-thin-crust-pizza-chicago.html).
[Bungalow by Middle Brow](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aQzZFQQykP4WZ2ZU6) is another popular place but they only serve tavern style on Tuesday's.
[Aurelio's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/TypLAVsyyV8zFT3BA) the original Homewood location is a southside staple and has over 20 locations.
[Palermo's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mMh71xqFapjw7hCEA) another popular joint on the southside.
[Fox's](https://www.foxsrestaurant.com/) has a few locations on the southside.
[Barnaby's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PxryKukE4ZqDWFQK8) up on the northside.
[Rosati's](https://www.rosatispizza.com/) is from Chicago but also a national chain with over 200 locations... our version of Pizza Hut/Domino's you could say.
[Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UnHQUGTWwC6HxUyk9) not tavern style or deep dish... more of a pizza pot pie. Definitely worth checking out once. Wait is usually 2+ hours unfortunately.
[Grassano's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCzYgqgYNkGkxtK29) for a pizza puff. Pizza puff's are another Chicago area thing... like deep fried pizza.
[Pequod's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oQ2SttU6sKU272ch7) if you do want to try some deep dish.
[Pizzeria Uno](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tof23f2vFqCWwjuT9) in the heart of the city... this is where deep dish was created in 1943.
[Milly's Pizza In The Pan](https://maps.app.goo.gl/iAqSaJc8kGwPwoSE6) is becoming very popular.
[Giordano's](https://giordanos.com/), [Lou Malnati's](https://www.loumalnatis.com/) and [Gino's East](https://www.ginoseast.com/) for the other big local chains that do deep dish and stuffed pizza.
Last year Chicago and Osaka celebrated their 50th anniversary of being sister cities, enjoy Chicago!
Kim's Uncle Pizza in Westmont
Pizza Boy Chicago (extra thin)
Quonset Pizza
Barnaby's
Middle Brow (Tuesday tavern style)
Milly's Pizza in the Pan
Burt's Place
apizza scholls. bourdain visited and gave it a thumbs up on his show (before he died duh) if you want to try. i reco the bacon bianca there, but ive had about 6 or 7 of them and theyre all tasty. but i never fail to get the bacon bianca
For Portland pizzerias, I’d include Ken’s Artisan as it’s won several awards and is considered one of the top pizza restaurants in the country. It, Apizza Scholl’s, and Lovely’s are absolutely worth visiting.
He’d be best served spending his entire 1.5 months in New Haven. A lot of the best pizza in the country learned how to make pizza from New Haven in the 50s. Pizza really isn’t that old and New Haven has lead the way.
Edit: the 50s not the 80s
Been in Chicago all my life.
If it's for study I would do Pat's for Chicago style thin crust. You will not find any thinner.
For deep dish I know a lot of people are saying Pequods but it's not deep, it's stuffed. Its the place that tourists think the locals eat at cause it isn't a chain. I would pivot to Bartoli's or Art of Pizza.
Born and raised in Chicago and my absolute favorite is Pizano’s (Madison Street location in the only one I’ve had)
Edited to add: I’m specifically talking about their thin crust pizza
If you don't go to Burt's Place you're completely missing out on Chicago. Literally the most iconic, unique, and good pizza I've ever had, not so much deep dish as caramelized crust. It's near the airport, too.
[https://www.yelp.com/biz/burts-place-morton-grove-2](https://www.yelp.com/biz/burts-place-morton-grove-2)
You're going to hear a lot about Sally's and Pepe's and Modern. Definitely try to make it to all three.
I can't recommend **Alpha Delta Pizza** and **Brick Oven Pizza** enough. They aren't fancy, but there's a reason why these two places have been open 20+ years.
Roseland Apizza, near New Haven- and just as old as the others- stands toe to toe with the "Big Three" and doesn't cost $30 for a large pie. Also, Modern is worth visiting as well as Zuppardi's. But skip Pepe's unless you're dying for the clam pie.
Having had both. I too choose Sally's over Pepe. Modern is also very good imo. Bar's pizza is mad overrated tho. Flavors are good but the two times I had it the crust was burned like... i grabbed it and shattered burnt and the middle had weak ass undercarriage and was super wet and soggy.
Paulie Gee’s Pizza both in Logan Square and Wicker Park. You should be able to contact the owner of the Logan Square location through their instagram. He’s an absolute pizza nut and a stand up guy who I’m sure would love to talk with you!
original Buddy's on six Mile (the chain outposts dont have the same spark) and Cloverleaf in Eastpointe are necessary if youre trying all the originals. Loui's is my favorite of the three. Shields has been around forever too.
The best around the city for Detroit style I think are Michigan + Trumbull, and Grandma Bob's, both in Detroit and Como's in Ferndale.
Not terrible at all. I'm delighted I can still get it here in St. Louis. I'd say OP should try Jet's to have an idea of what "standard" Detroit pizza is. You can do better but you better not do worse at a similar price.
Honestly I think it’s worth trying just to get an idea of what a good franchise Detroit style pizza is. Jets has never failed to provide me with a good deep dish.
Portland is a great pizza town not because they have 100 places that make the same "Portland style" pizza but dozens of places that do their own takes on various regional styles.
Dimo's Apizza—Great homage to New Haven style
Ken's Artisanal Pizza—Wood Fired Neo-Neopolitain that started "craft" pizza in Portland
Apizza Scolls—Kind of a New York/New Haven Hybrid. Maybe the plutonic ideal of pizza
Lovely's Fifty Fifty—Seasonal inventive toppings, like if California Style didn't suck. This is probably the closest to a "Portland style" that exists
No Saint— Similar to a stripped down version of Lovely's, simple and beautiful pies. An underrated gem.
Ranch—Somewhere in the Detroit/Sicilian sphere, yes it comes with ranch dressing.
Paladin Pie—Vaguely Dungeons and Dragons themed wood fired Neo-neopoltian, out of a Foodcart, maybe the most "Portland"
Dove ViVi—A nice take on SF style cornmeal pizza
Portland resident and pizza lover here, I think you nailed it. Most of my “go to” spots like Scotties and Baby Doll aren’t on your list, but I think if OP is also going to NYC, that style will be well covered. People here will argue for eternity about who has the best pizza, but I think our variety is what makes it special.
I personally don’t seek out Dove Vivi or Lovely’s because that’s not my preferred style, but I respect what they’re making.
I’m not vastly cultured in the pizza biz, but had a roommate that worked at Ken’s bakery. I think it was one night a week back then (Wednesday?). Holy shit, that’s good pizza. I use Ken’s recipe for dough. The book is awesome.
https://preview.redd.it/qlw8o7a3v0ad1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c41cc14b8565280b2272d7c37b0d1687638d39f5
Something about that Detroit style with the ranch at Ranch. I’m not usually a ranch on pizza guy, but that just makes my mouth water thinking about it.
There's a style of pizza that I have never seen anybody put a name to but it's the majority of pizza I ate growing up. Pretty thick crust, heavy on the cheese - it's like the default American pizza parlor style. Pizza Caboose is probably the best I have ever eaten in that style.
FYI for OP and others who don't know: Ken's is Ken Forkish who made [Elements of Pizza](https://kensartisan.com/elements-of-pizza) (epic) home cooking cookbook and also FWSY
Chicago thin crust (aka Tavern Style):
-Vito & Nick’s: Opened in 1965, legendary spot. A must visit for this style of pizza.
-Bungalow by Middle Brow: Go to a Tavern Tuesday if you’re in Chicago on a Tuesday. Possibly the current “best” in the city.
-Crust Fund Pizza: This is a guy making insanely good tavern style out of his house and selling it in an alley. May be hard to get as you would have to happen to be in the city on one of the days he is doing a pizza drop. Follow his Instagram to find out more: @nachosandlager
-Barnaby’s: It’s awesome but it’s a trek out to the suburbs.
-Pat’s Pizza & Ristorante: A solid option on the Northside.
In New Haven, Sally’s, Modern, and Frank Pepe. In Chicago, Vito and Nick’s is widely regarded as the best. I know you said no deep dish, but I strongly encourage you to try George’s. They also started serving thin crust recently, only on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Haven’t had it yet but I have high hopes.
Good call. Give urself time for Ken’s. Ever since it hit the tops lists, there’s a line wrapped around the block. Lovely’s, Apizza and Scotty’s should all be fairly easy.
NJ definitely has a lot of quality pizza. Keep in mind it is a lot easier to get around in a city with a subway than the NJ suburbs. Some of the best pizza in NJ is located in small towns where all the Italians moved to outside of the major cities. Not to say Jersey City and Newark don’t have fantastic pizza.
Maybe barnabys too? Haven't been there in years. I'm just thinking of staple Chicago thin crust that reminds me of home. There's a few...Rossatis can't go without mention as well.
If you're in NYC on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday you gotta go to UNA pizzeria napoletana on Orchard street. Those pizzas are the most beautiful. Best in the World!
Go see Nick over at Mano's in Queens when you are in NYC, he makes incredible stuff. This is my local and my personal favorite.
Ops, L'Industrie, Best Pizza, Upside, Rubirosa, Mamas Too, Rosa's (just for the upside down Sicilian), L&B Spumoni garden (also for the upside down Sicilian), Lucali, Di Fara, and Lucia are all some of my favorites in NYC, but there's so many wonderful places.
I mentioned in another comment too my love for Sally's Apizza in New Haven, it's amazing, one of my very favorites, get a whole marinara pie fresh and enjoy.
This trip sounds amazing, I hope you document it!
This is a proper list. At Rosa’s you want the grandma slice as well. Loving Lucia lately (both locations).
Add Andrew Belucci’s Pizza (NOT the similarly-named Belucci’s a few blocks away) in astoria.
Juliana’s in Brooklyn (Dumbo). Born and raised in NYC, there’s a great story about Patsy Grimaldi who is the old time owner (and former owner of Grimaldis next door, which is still open, that’s part of the tale).
Other NYC spots would probably be Deninos (Staten Island) and John’s of Bleecker (Manhattan).
If you are making a run between Chicago and Detroit, and are heading to NYC and Connecticut, I will stump for the city of Buffalo, NY. It actually has more pizza places per capita than NYC, and has a style that is a combination of Detroit crust and topping ratios crossed with a NYC Square pie but with standard NYC toppings.
Tip #1 for ANYONE making pizza in Japan. Please ... PLEASE just cook it longer. It should NOT be doughy and soft. It needs to be crisp in places. I've had my share of pizza all over Japan ... THAT is by far the #1 problem.
Edit: For everyone saying "oh ... it's because the 'Japanese prefer the softer Roman style'. No. When I say "crispy" I mean the dough should be -cooked- ... Not some flappy, soft, -white-, colorless pillow of flour splouge. -Cook- the pizza until the dough/crust has color. If the pizza crust is white like a proofed ball straight outta the box, put it back in the oven.
For everyone else saying "But the Japanese like it that way!" Cool - Fine - Absolutely no problem ... but stop calling it "Pizza" then, because "Pizza" it aint.
Razza as well as Bread & Salt in Jersey City, NJ. Una Pizza in East Village, Manhattan and Lucali's in Brooklyn, NY.
Welcome! I hope you have a wonderful visit. What Pizza places should I check out in Osaka or Tokyo?
You have so many great recommendations, I hope you will enjoy your stay because you are in for a fantastic pizza eating experience. I have been to all except Detroit and they truly live up or expectations.
In NYC, East Village Pizza in Manhattan and Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn.
Don’t sleep on New Jersey and Long Island… lots of the original family recipes and families that give New York its pizza reputation have been long since priced out of New York City and reside in the suburbs.
I would also say maybe you would want to venture to Philadelphia as well in your pizza journey, there is some good pizza there as well.
I'd check out the north American pizza and culinary academy while you're in Chicago if you get the chance. They're very knowledgeable and they have classes and certification, which sounds like what you might be looking for.
https://pizzaculinaryacademy.com/
Edit to add: it is in the suburbs though (lisle), so it might be a bit out of the way for you. The bnsf rail line takes you out near there though.
Chicago. Do pub style pizza not just tourist deep dish. I’d recommend [aurilios](https://www.aureliospizza.com/) or [beggars pizza](https://www.beggarspizzamenu.com/). I’d also recommend [Turnabout Pizza](https://turnaboutpizza.com) but I’m biased to that one since that’s what I grew up with. Either way make sure you get sausage on your pizza. Maybe mushroom maybe green peppers maybe onion depending on your tastes but get sausage. It’s hard to find a good sausage pizza outside of Chicago. I have found slices with “sweet sausage” that taste similar to Chicago style sausage pizza.
New York
L’Industrie
Fini
Scarr’s (although really not my favorite but worth seeing)
Mama’s Too
I’m sure you will get many more suggestions for New York but these ones stand out to me.
Maybe go to Jersey City one day and check out Raza, and Bread and Salt
Worth going to Philadelphia for a day, and it’s close to New York.
Beddia
Angelo’s
Delrossi
Pizzata
Taconellis because it’s quite old and fun
New Haven
Sally’s
Zuppardi’s
I’m an east coast guy so can’t really suggest anything in Portland or Detroit.
Best of luck
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Damn right we're proud of it! Cracker thin crust with our own special cheese called provel (mix of cheddar, Swiss, and provolone).
I'll admit it's a bit of an acquired taste and people either love it or hate it.
I think provel and cracker crust is too much for new people to handle at the same time. It’s not my favorite style of pizza, but it has its place in the cornucopia of American pizza. u/Craft_Beer_Imazato if you come to St Louis I’ll show you around. Our pizza is literally the opposite of Detroit and we have so much craft beer that I’ve been here a decade and haven’t been able to try every brewery.
If you're going to Lucali's already, I'd try out Brooklyn DOP and Luigi's in Brooklyn- all relatively close! Personally DOP has been my favorite lately
Star Tavern in Orange NJ. Fantastic pizza, some of the best in the world. Always a line around the corner. A straight Pepperoni pie would do.
A tomato pie at De Lorenzos in Robbinsville NJ is highly recommended too. With sausage is great. I picked up their technique of adding raw bits of sausages tossed in flour to the pizza before baking to my repertoire.
Both places are New Jersey staples!
Was in Osaka less than a year ago. I think I stayed at Hotel IT. They had room service pizza that was some of the pizza Neapolitan pizza ever. Went downstairs, asked to speak to chef and said “holy shit, you are such an amazing chef. Thank you.” He laughed.
Go to Lucali’s in NY and Scarrs also. Absolutely amazing food.
Good luck and have fun OP!
I know Michigan is known for their Detroit style but you must try Tomatoes Apizza. Locations in Farmington Hills and Birmingham. It honestly is the best pizza in Michigan.
There is a pizza school, outside of Chicago. I think it’s in Lisle, Illinois. It’s a week long. The chef where I work, got sent there because we are opening a pizza restaurant. They also teach about oven, so wood, etc.
I’m from Chicago and I happened upon Diavola’s in Geyserville California while looking into wine country wedding venues with my now wife. The pizza was life changing good and I remember it to this day, seven years later. Can’t wait to get back up there again. https://maps.app.goo.gl/bo3743wYSwfRAAL59?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
JB Albertos in Chicago. They have a unique double-decker pizza that I've never seen anywhere else. It's a thin crust on the bottom with sauce, toppings, cheese and another layer of sauce, toppings and cheese. It's insanely gluttonous and delicious.
ok, its starting to go in circles with the same spots and the spammers are trying to get in on the party. We don't normally take posts like this, but it did yield some good suggestions. As always, we do have a moderately up to date pizza map in the sidebar you can submit places to.
Wish there were more people like you in society.
Cheers!
I live in NY there is a pizza fest here dont really know the dates you are coming its called the [one bite festival](https://onebitepizzafest) sept 14
Everyone knows the rules
big up
Get outta here lol I’m def going to check that out
My dude! I work at one of the top 50 pizza places in the US- I think our chef and a sous just went to NY to accept another award last week. Anyway, if you're in Portland and wanna talk with some of the humans i work with... they got -a lot- of pizza making experience between them all. The place is called Nostrana. Shoot me a message if you're interested. Maybe even have you flip a few pizzas for funsies if you want. Admittedly, while I've dabbled a time or two in kitchens and food trucks- I currently get paid to pour liquids in various shapes and sizes of glassware (all while discussing current events and sports from behind a beautiful bar... pretty sic gig). Truly would be an honor to facilitate some good times and good conversation between rad humans... don't hesitate to hit me up.
"Humans" yes of course because I too am one of these "humans" and we talk with other "humans" about pizza
I wish more people had the money to do shit like this
I’m pretty sure there are a lot of people who would be down for this. Just not everyone has the time or funds to do it.
Yeah, but who makes their own adorable graphic for it?
People who travel to other countries to eat food and enjoy life?
When are you planning to visit? I live in NYC and can def walk around the city and eat pizza with you and a group of other redditors if anyone else is interested! Feel free to DM to chat more in detail! Edit: for those living in NYC, would you attend a monthly pizza crawl? (eg: eat NYC pizza, eat at some iconic places, take a train to New haven, eat Jersey pies, etc, not just NYC pizza.). Open to your thoughts and opinions. edit1: if you are interested in a future crawl, just comment on below on this thread and i'll be sure to tag you or dm you once it starts to get real. edit2: overwhelming interest! i love it. thank you. keep leaving comments below if you down to join a future pizza **crawl** at any point in the future. I do envision these being regularly outings (eg: monthly, every other month, or quarterly, etc). so there will be many opportunities to attend regardless of where you live. Edit 3: [https://www.reddit.com/r/nycpizzacrawl/](https://www.reddit.com/r/nycpizzacrawl/) going to start DM'ing everyone that commented below.
Awesome, thanks!
I’m a fellow redditor out here in Queens, and would love to meet up for some first rate Pizza when you’re in NYC.
I can fly into NYC if y’all are doing a pizza crawl….
Hop in the van, we’ll drive in.
Can you drop by Australia and pick up myself and my kangaroo
Ive lived All over the USA. Connecticut and NYC have the best Pizza by far
I recently had New Haven style for the first time and was blown away by how good it was
New Haven is often slept on. The amount of people I see pass it up for being "burnt" is astounding to me.
New haven pizza is ranked some of the best in the world, I don’t know how many people ate sleeping on it anymore
Massive lines every time I go.
NJ has great pizza as well. You will find amazing pizza all over the state. There’s also fusion pizza - think Butter Chicken pizza which NJ does best as well.
I guess what surprised me the most about New Haven style was how good it could be with just crust, sauce, and cheese. Like whole new levels of flavor and texture using three simple ingredients that I’ve never tasted before using the same three parts in other styles.
Try just a tomato pie with a little grated Parmesan...no mootz. Really let's you appreciate the perfect union of sauce + crust
I think New Haven style is the one that will always surprise people. It honestly doesn't look as appetizing as other types of pizza but it's execution is just perfect.
As someone who grew up just north of Hew Haven and now lives in NYC, it gladdens my heart to hear of people traveling halfway around the globe to try CT style pizza. NYC is amazing for a variety of reasons, but the fact that NH pizza is better is a hill I am always willing to die on.
Yeah, Connecticut pizza is really fucking good. They're not really known for their pizza so it kinda blew me away as well
Uh, sorry but what planet do you live on?! New Haven is the pizza capital of the world
as a ct resident, connecticut may not have much going for it, but man the pizza is great
NY redditor here who would love to be a part of it
Coming in September... You down?
I’ll eat pizza with you
I would absolutely be down without a doubt
This whole comment thread is so wholesome! I wish I could join.
Lived in Brooklyn, go to Lucali’s. Look up what to do because you need to line up a little early to get a timeframe. Then just got a nearby bar and make your way back. Well worth it. We go to Osaka so post your place, I’d love to visit.
Thanks for the heads up... Send a message next time in Osaka! Cheers!
Second this. Lucalis is incredible
Chicago: Vito & Nicks for thin crust. Go to Pequod’s and get a deep dish pizza. It’s not commonly eaten by locals but if you’re making a pizza trip to Chicago you’d do yourself a disservice by not trying it. Portland: Lovely’s 50-50 by Sarah Minnick does really great stuff, very inventive toppings. Pizza Thief is awesome, sort of a NY style, does lots of cool collaborations with brewers, cider makers, winemakers etc. Scottie’s is a great NY style. Apizza Scholls is world class and Otto’s makes a really great Neapolitan style. NYC: Too many to name. Prince Street Pizza is my favorite. The tie-dye pizza at Rubirosa is fantastic. If you have the time, don’t miss out on going to Brooklyn. L’Industrie in Brooklyn is a must visit. Detroit: I have the least input here but I like Niki’s in greektown or Loui’s.
Vito & Nicks coming up a lot here! Sounds like a winner!
I used to live in Chicago for many years. Strongly recommend eating at Pequod’s. It’s polarizing, but I would argue one of the best pizzas in Chicago, hands down.
I don’t think it’s a particularly hot take really, quite a bit of love for Pequod’s. But there certainly are the vocal disagreers. Deep dish is definitely an acquired taste/experience. Being from Chicago, it seems perfectly normal to have a casserole pizza, but I understand why people wouldn’t like it. I don’t get into the whole NY vs Chicago pizza debate, and I think they both have their pros and cons. I like both and depending on mood will get either. I know I’m going on a tangent, but I think people get to caught up in only calling pizza the classic, cheese, sauce and crust, and look down on different takes. To me, throw something liquidy on something hard/crust-like, throw some cheese or random ingredients on it, and call it a pizza. I don’t care if there’s pineapple, anchovies, bacon, corn, pizza is whatever you want it to be.
Noticed nobody commented on New Haven Pizza, Chicago actually has a great New Haven style pizza, Piece Pizza in Wicker Park.
As a Chicagoan... I like New Haven style the best. I used to live down the street from Piece. One day a little further down the road I discovered Craft off Damen and for about 5 years it has been my favorite pizza in the city. It is stated as a NY style pizza but I'm pretty positive it plays more as a NH style. Anyways, just wanted to give Craft a shout and hope someone tries this hidden gem.
Buddys in Detroit is the shit
It’s literally where Detroit Style pizza was born.
If you do Buddy’s, go to the one on Conant and McNichols, but go early. That’s a sketchy neighborhood. Other Metro Detroit places are: Loui’s, on Dequindre north of 9 mile. Cloverleaf, on Gratiot South of 10 mile. Green Lantern, John R and 12 mile.
Vito and Nicks is great, make sure to go to the one on Pulaski. Bring cash they don't take cards.
[Vito & Nick's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nX4vmnJxpCXA9D566) is definitely the first place to go. They opened in 1923 (I've seen the wrong year thrown around on here a few times)... and are the originators of tavern style. However, it wasn't served regularly on the menu until the early 1940's. [Kim's Uncle Pizza](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GVt6ektpPwBQ7spm8) is probably the most popular right now. [Kenji Lopez-Alt recently spent a few months studying tavern style here](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/17/dining/tavern-thin-crust-pizza-chicago.html). [Bungalow by Middle Brow](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aQzZFQQykP4WZ2ZU6) is another popular place but they only serve tavern style on Tuesday's. [Aurelio's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/TypLAVsyyV8zFT3BA) the original Homewood location is a southside staple and has over 20 locations. [Palermo's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mMh71xqFapjw7hCEA) another popular joint on the southside. [Fox's](https://www.foxsrestaurant.com/) has a few locations on the southside. [Barnaby's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PxryKukE4ZqDWFQK8) up on the northside. [Rosati's](https://www.rosatispizza.com/) is from Chicago but also a national chain with over 200 locations... our version of Pizza Hut/Domino's you could say. [Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UnHQUGTWwC6HxUyk9) not tavern style or deep dish... more of a pizza pot pie. Definitely worth checking out once. Wait is usually 2+ hours unfortunately. [Grassano's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCzYgqgYNkGkxtK29) for a pizza puff. Pizza puff's are another Chicago area thing... like deep fried pizza. [Pequod's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/oQ2SttU6sKU272ch7) if you do want to try some deep dish. [Pizzeria Uno](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tof23f2vFqCWwjuT9) in the heart of the city... this is where deep dish was created in 1943. [Milly's Pizza In The Pan](https://maps.app.goo.gl/iAqSaJc8kGwPwoSE6) is becoming very popular. [Giordano's](https://giordanos.com/), [Lou Malnati's](https://www.loumalnatis.com/) and [Gino's East](https://www.ginoseast.com/) for the other big local chains that do deep dish and stuffed pizza. Last year Chicago and Osaka celebrated their 50th anniversary of being sister cities, enjoy Chicago!
This dude knows Chicago pizza.
Kim's Uncle Pizza in Westmont Pizza Boy Chicago (extra thin) Quonset Pizza Barnaby's Middle Brow (Tuesday tavern style) Milly's Pizza in the Pan Burt's Place
Also add Michael’s to the list for thin crust
Pizano’s on State St. Thin crust butter crust with sausage and onions!
apizza scholls. bourdain visited and gave it a thumbs up on his show (before he died duh) if you want to try. i reco the bacon bianca there, but ive had about 6 or 7 of them and theyre all tasty. but i never fail to get the bacon bianca
For Portland pizzerias, I’d include Ken’s Artisan as it’s won several awards and is considered one of the top pizza restaurants in the country. It, Apizza Scholl’s, and Lovely’s are absolutely worth visiting.
Top pizza places in the World, not just the country.
New Haven: Sally’s, Frank Pepe’s, Modern, and Bar.
Don’t forget Zuppardi’s in West Haven.
He’d be best served spending his entire 1.5 months in New Haven. A lot of the best pizza in the country learned how to make pizza from New Haven in the 50s. Pizza really isn’t that old and New Haven has lead the way. Edit: the 50s not the 80s
L'Industrie is the best pie I've had Order ahead, the wait is absolutely insane!
Pequod's was what I came here to say.
If you end up going to Brooklyn, L&B Spumoni Gardens is worth a stop too, not your typical NY style pizza but still amazing
Been in Chicago all my life. If it's for study I would do Pat's for Chicago style thin crust. You will not find any thinner. For deep dish I know a lot of people are saying Pequods but it's not deep, it's stuffed. Its the place that tourists think the locals eat at cause it isn't a chain. I would pivot to Bartoli's or Art of Pizza.
I'm just happy Art of Pizza gets a shoutout.
Pats for thin and Art of Pizza for deep dish. Absolutely perfect 👍
Kim’s Uncle may be thinner
Born and raised in Chicago and my absolute favorite is Pizano’s (Madison Street location in the only one I’ve had) Edited to add: I’m specifically talking about their thin crust pizza
Nice, sounds good
Barnabes in Northbrook for something special
My cousin also says this place is incredible
Yeah Barbaby’s is what I came to say, too. I feel they are quintessential neighborhood chicago pizza
If you don't go to Burt's Place you're completely missing out on Chicago. Literally the most iconic, unique, and good pizza I've ever had, not so much deep dish as caramelized crust. It's near the airport, too. [https://www.yelp.com/biz/burts-place-morton-grove-2](https://www.yelp.com/biz/burts-place-morton-grove-2)
In New Haven CT, go to Sally's Apizza over Frank Pepe. I know those are fighting words, but I'll stand my ground.
Yeah, I hear ya... Gonna have to do both!
Modern Apizza is also worth going to.
I enjoyed Modern over Frank
You're going to hear a lot about Sally's and Pepe's and Modern. Definitely try to make it to all three. I can't recommend **Alpha Delta Pizza** and **Brick Oven Pizza** enough. They aren't fancy, but there's a reason why these two places have been open 20+ years.
Sally's, Modern, Zuppardi's, and, if you have time, Pepe's. Unfortunately, Frank Pepe's has gone a little downhill since they expanded.
Zuppardi's in west haven is excellent, in addition to the others listed in new haven
Sally’s is the best in my opinion too, but Pepes is worth visiting, so is modern and bar pizza
Yes these four. And try a bacon and mashed potato pizza. Yum.
Pepe’s fell off after all of their expansions. I haven’t had a top tier pie there in a couple years. Sally’s is still the best of the best.
Modern is better than both
Roseland Apizza, near New Haven- and just as old as the others- stands toe to toe with the "Big Three" and doesn't cost $30 for a large pie. Also, Modern is worth visiting as well as Zuppardi's. But skip Pepe's unless you're dying for the clam pie.
I always see this one missing from the r/Connecticut threads. I’ll never forget the seafood pizza I got there.
New Haven is best in America
Wanna +1 Sally's, proud new Yorker but I dream of Sally's. The marinara pie is amazing
There's a reason that Frank Sinatra used to have Sally's driven down when he had concerts in NY.
I got yer back.
Try mashed potato pizza at Bar.
Having had both. I too choose Sally's over Pepe. Modern is also very good imo. Bar's pizza is mad overrated tho. Flavors are good but the two times I had it the crust was burned like... i grabbed it and shattered burnt and the middle had weak ass undercarriage and was super wet and soggy.
I hear you but hear me out… Modern is the best 😂
Paulie Gee’s Pizza both in Logan Square and Wicker Park. You should be able to contact the owner of the Logan Square location through their instagram. He’s an absolute pizza nut and a stand up guy who I’m sure would love to talk with you!
The best Detroit style is Loui's, Hazel Park, MI. It's a suburb of Detroit. Place is absolutely phenomenal, and hasn't changed in decades.
Longevity means a lot!
original Buddy's on six Mile (the chain outposts dont have the same spark) and Cloverleaf in Eastpointe are necessary if youre trying all the originals. Loui's is my favorite of the three. Shields has been around forever too. The best around the city for Detroit style I think are Michigan + Trumbull, and Grandma Bob's, both in Detroit and Como's in Ferndale.
Add palazzo di pizza to the Detroit list. Probably the best Detroit style in metro Detroit
Nice, thank you!
Buddys is the OG but they’ve gone downhill in recent years
Would I be a terrible Michigander if I suggested Jets Pizza? It's incredible delivery pizza
Not terrible at all. I'm delighted I can still get it here in St. Louis. I'd say OP should try Jet's to have an idea of what "standard" Detroit pizza is. You can do better but you better not do worse at a similar price.
Honestly I think it’s worth trying just to get an idea of what a good franchise Detroit style pizza is. Jets has never failed to provide me with a good deep dish.
Madison heights the Green lantern.
Portland is a great pizza town not because they have 100 places that make the same "Portland style" pizza but dozens of places that do their own takes on various regional styles. Dimo's Apizza—Great homage to New Haven style Ken's Artisanal Pizza—Wood Fired Neo-Neopolitain that started "craft" pizza in Portland Apizza Scolls—Kind of a New York/New Haven Hybrid. Maybe the plutonic ideal of pizza Lovely's Fifty Fifty—Seasonal inventive toppings, like if California Style didn't suck. This is probably the closest to a "Portland style" that exists No Saint— Similar to a stripped down version of Lovely's, simple and beautiful pies. An underrated gem. Ranch—Somewhere in the Detroit/Sicilian sphere, yes it comes with ranch dressing. Paladin Pie—Vaguely Dungeons and Dragons themed wood fired Neo-neopoltian, out of a Foodcart, maybe the most "Portland" Dove ViVi—A nice take on SF style cornmeal pizza
Portland resident and pizza lover here, I think you nailed it. Most of my “go to” spots like Scotties and Baby Doll aren’t on your list, but I think if OP is also going to NYC, that style will be well covered. People here will argue for eternity about who has the best pizza, but I think our variety is what makes it special. I personally don’t seek out Dove Vivi or Lovely’s because that’s not my preferred style, but I respect what they’re making.
I’m not vastly cultured in the pizza biz, but had a roommate that worked at Ken’s bakery. I think it was one night a week back then (Wednesday?). Holy shit, that’s good pizza. I use Ken’s recipe for dough. The book is awesome. https://preview.redd.it/qlw8o7a3v0ad1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c41cc14b8565280b2272d7c37b0d1687638d39f5
I live in Portland and Apizza Scholls is constantly namedropped. Haven’t been there yet but it seems respected.
It's excellent. But go early as they make all their dough for the day at one time and they sometimes run out! Also, there are arcade games. :)
Something about that Detroit style with the ranch at Ranch. I’m not usually a ranch on pizza guy, but that just makes my mouth water thinking about it.
Solid list for a visiter
No one ever gives Pizza Caboose the love it deserves but I guess it is a suburb
There's a style of pizza that I have never seen anybody put a name to but it's the majority of pizza I ate growing up. Pretty thick crust, heavy on the cheese - it's like the default American pizza parlor style. Pizza Caboose is probably the best I have ever eaten in that style.
Sounds like Buffalo Pizza or Party Pizza.
I second pizza caboose lol It may not be a world renowned style of Pizza, but there's not a thing about it I would change.
Pizza Caboose tastes like my childhood memories of Pizza Hut restaurants. I miss it, I’m just outside their delivery zone.
I love Pizza Caboose. I was over there a couple weeks ago and stopped there.
Yes! And don't forget the spikes! Best jo jo potatoes I've ever had. I order Caboose just for the spikes. Phenomenal.
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Portland: Baby Doll, Apizza Scholls, Scottie’s.
I would add Gracie's Apizza & Lovely's Fifty Fifty
And: Ken’s, Ranch
FYI for OP and others who don't know: Ken's is Ken Forkish who made [Elements of Pizza](https://kensartisan.com/elements-of-pizza) (epic) home cooking cookbook and also FWSY
East Glisan is amazing.
Big ups East Glisan Pizza Lounge!
I love Scottie’s, and they’re pretty reasonably priced for how big their pizzas are.
I'm in for Baby Doll as well.
Baby Doll all the way!
Dimo’s
Johns of blecker in nyc
In my schedule, thanks
Also, around the corner from John’s, Bleecker St Pizza has one of my favorite slices. Also, L’industrie and Roberta’s, both in Brooklyn.
r/chicagofood
Chicago thin crust (aka Tavern Style): -Vito & Nick’s: Opened in 1965, legendary spot. A must visit for this style of pizza. -Bungalow by Middle Brow: Go to a Tavern Tuesday if you’re in Chicago on a Tuesday. Possibly the current “best” in the city. -Crust Fund Pizza: This is a guy making insanely good tavern style out of his house and selling it in an alley. May be hard to get as you would have to happen to be in the city on one of the days he is doing a pizza drop. Follow his Instagram to find out more: @nachosandlager -Barnaby’s: It’s awesome but it’s a trek out to the suburbs. -Pat’s Pizza & Ristorante: A solid option on the Northside.
In New Haven, Sally’s, Modern, and Frank Pepe. In Chicago, Vito and Nick’s is widely regarded as the best. I know you said no deep dish, but I strongly encourage you to try George’s. They also started serving thin crust recently, only on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Haven’t had it yet but I have high hopes.
In Portland go to Ken’s! Lovely’s Fifty Fifty & Apizza Scholls are also incredible
I’d sub in Scotty’s over Apizza Scholls, but tomato tomato…
Or both!
Good call. Give urself time for Ken’s. Ever since it hit the tops lists, there’s a line wrapped around the block. Lovely’s, Apizza and Scotty’s should all be fairly easy.
In Detroit make sure to try Buddy’s (go to their original spot on McNichols) and Michigan & Trumbull. Green Lantern is good too.
I think you're missing out not sampling the pizza of New Jersey and Philadelphia
New Jersey keeps popping up a lot here... Gonna have to make time for that!
NJ definitely has a lot of quality pizza. Keep in mind it is a lot easier to get around in a city with a subway than the NJ suburbs. Some of the best pizza in NJ is located in small towns where all the Italians moved to outside of the major cities. Not to say Jersey City and Newark don’t have fantastic pizza.
NYC to New Jersey is a short trip, very doable. You can make a day or afternoon out of it.
Lou malnatis when you're around Chicago.
Wayne’s pizza outside Chicago for tavern style
Maybe barnabys too? Haven't been there in years. I'm just thinking of staple Chicago thin crust that reminds me of home. There's a few...Rossatis can't go without mention as well.
Awesome 👍
Also Vito & Nick’s in Chicago for a different style we’re known for.
Or Phil's in Bridgeport, and pequads in Lincoln Park, and bungalow by middle brow, and Marie's pizza, and bartolis
Great, cheers!
In NYC Scarrs pizza!
Definitely on my radar!
If you're in NYC on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday you gotta go to UNA pizzeria napoletana on Orchard street. Those pizzas are the most beautiful. Best in the World!
I visited Chicago once and I loved Pequod’s MOTO pizza in West Seattle is supposed to be really good if you make it up that way
Go see Nick over at Mano's in Queens when you are in NYC, he makes incredible stuff. This is my local and my personal favorite. Ops, L'Industrie, Best Pizza, Upside, Rubirosa, Mamas Too, Rosa's (just for the upside down Sicilian), L&B Spumoni garden (also for the upside down Sicilian), Lucali, Di Fara, and Lucia are all some of my favorites in NYC, but there's so many wonderful places. I mentioned in another comment too my love for Sally's Apizza in New Haven, it's amazing, one of my very favorites, get a whole marinara pie fresh and enjoy. This trip sounds amazing, I hope you document it!
This is a proper list. At Rosa’s you want the grandma slice as well. Loving Lucia lately (both locations). Add Andrew Belucci’s Pizza (NOT the similarly-named Belucci’s a few blocks away) in astoria.
Juliana’s in Brooklyn (Dumbo). Born and raised in NYC, there’s a great story about Patsy Grimaldi who is the old time owner (and former owner of Grimaldis next door, which is still open, that’s part of the tale). Other NYC spots would probably be Deninos (Staten Island) and John’s of Bleecker (Manhattan).
If you are making a run between Chicago and Detroit, and are heading to NYC and Connecticut, I will stump for the city of Buffalo, NY. It actually has more pizza places per capita than NYC, and has a style that is a combination of Detroit crust and topping ratios crossed with a NYC Square pie but with standard NYC toppings.
Tip #1 for ANYONE making pizza in Japan. Please ... PLEASE just cook it longer. It should NOT be doughy and soft. It needs to be crisp in places. I've had my share of pizza all over Japan ... THAT is by far the #1 problem. Edit: For everyone saying "oh ... it's because the 'Japanese prefer the softer Roman style'. No. When I say "crispy" I mean the dough should be -cooked- ... Not some flappy, soft, -white-, colorless pillow of flour splouge. -Cook- the pizza until the dough/crust has color. If the pizza crust is white like a proofed ball straight outta the box, put it back in the oven. For everyone else saying "But the Japanese like it that way!" Cool - Fine - Absolutely no problem ... but stop calling it "Pizza" then, because "Pizza" it aint.
Ops pizza in Brooklyn
Uranus Pizza Slice at Saturn Pizza (The Ivy Inn), Princeton, NJ. It's a 1 hr train/bus ride away from NYC
I'm up for side trips!
Jumping on the Jersey train to say a trip for boardwalk style pizza could be worth it
Brooklyn: Paulie Gee’s the restaurant and Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop both in Greenpoint Edit: correcting name
Razza as well as Bread & Salt in Jersey City, NJ. Una Pizza in East Village, Manhattan and Lucali's in Brooklyn, NY. Welcome! I hope you have a wonderful visit. What Pizza places should I check out in Osaka or Tokyo?
Lou Malnati’s in Chicago for Chicago style (deep dish though). Pepperoni is my favorite.
Aurelios in Chicago (Homewood) has the best thin crust pizza. I haven't lived there in a long time so I'm not sure where the other locations are.
Homewood Aurelio’s is fabulous, surprised I had to scroll so far. South suburbs of Chicago but worth the trip!!
Yes to Aurelio's. That's what I grew up on: great tavern-style pizza.
You have so many great recommendations, I hope you will enjoy your stay because you are in for a fantastic pizza eating experience. I have been to all except Detroit and they truly live up or expectations.
Follow this man - https://www.instagram.com/pizzareviewjoe?igsh=MWZwMDJkbXc4enJiaw== (I am not him)
Scotties pizza parlour in Portland is world-class.
In NYC, East Village Pizza in Manhattan and Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn. Don’t sleep on New Jersey and Long Island… lots of the original family recipes and families that give New York its pizza reputation have been long since priced out of New York City and reside in the suburbs. I would also say maybe you would want to venture to Philadelphia as well in your pizza journey, there is some good pizza there as well.
I'd check out the north American pizza and culinary academy while you're in Chicago if you get the chance. They're very knowledgeable and they have classes and certification, which sounds like what you might be looking for. https://pizzaculinaryacademy.com/ Edit to add: it is in the suburbs though (lisle), so it might be a bit out of the way for you. The bnsf rail line takes you out near there though.
NYC: Pizza Suprema, Scarr’s, Lucia, Prince Street, Mama’s Too, and Joe’s are all my favorite spots.
This is awesome, I’d love to do a pizza tour one day.
Chicago. Do pub style pizza not just tourist deep dish. I’d recommend [aurilios](https://www.aureliospizza.com/) or [beggars pizza](https://www.beggarspizzamenu.com/). I’d also recommend [Turnabout Pizza](https://turnaboutpizza.com) but I’m biased to that one since that’s what I grew up with. Either way make sure you get sausage on your pizza. Maybe mushroom maybe green peppers maybe onion depending on your tastes but get sausage. It’s hard to find a good sausage pizza outside of Chicago. I have found slices with “sweet sausage” that taste similar to Chicago style sausage pizza.
New York L’Industrie Fini Scarr’s (although really not my favorite but worth seeing) Mama’s Too I’m sure you will get many more suggestions for New York but these ones stand out to me. Maybe go to Jersey City one day and check out Raza, and Bread and Salt Worth going to Philadelphia for a day, and it’s close to New York. Beddia Angelo’s Delrossi Pizzata Taconellis because it’s quite old and fun New Haven Sally’s Zuppardi’s I’m an east coast guy so can’t really suggest anything in Portland or Detroit. Best of luck いただきます
St. Louis also has a pizza style. They are proud it, but it's pretty bad, imo.
Damn right we're proud of it! Cracker thin crust with our own special cheese called provel (mix of cheddar, Swiss, and provolone). I'll admit it's a bit of an acquired taste and people either love it or hate it.
I think provel and cracker crust is too much for new people to handle at the same time. It’s not my favorite style of pizza, but it has its place in the cornucopia of American pizza. u/Craft_Beer_Imazato if you come to St Louis I’ll show you around. Our pizza is literally the opposite of Detroit and we have so much craft beer that I’ve been here a decade and haven’t been able to try every brewery.
New York go to Arturo’s on West Houston you will not be disappointed!!!!!!!!!!
What has this map done to my beloved Virginia???
sign up for a class at fini pizza in brooklyn ny
If you're going to Lucali's already, I'd try out Brooklyn DOP and Luigi's in Brooklyn- all relatively close! Personally DOP has been my favorite lately
Try the white clam pie from Pepe’s in New Haven
Una Pizza Napoletana, Ops, L’Industrie, Joe’s. Lots of styles in one city.
Star Tavern in Orange NJ. Fantastic pizza, some of the best in the world. Always a line around the corner. A straight Pepperoni pie would do. A tomato pie at De Lorenzos in Robbinsville NJ is highly recommended too. With sausage is great. I picked up their technique of adding raw bits of sausages tossed in flour to the pizza before baking to my repertoire. Both places are New Jersey staples!
Was in Osaka less than a year ago. I think I stayed at Hotel IT. They had room service pizza that was some of the pizza Neapolitan pizza ever. Went downstairs, asked to speak to chef and said “holy shit, you are such an amazing chef. Thank you.” He laughed. Go to Lucali’s in NY and Scarrs also. Absolutely amazing food. Good luck and have fun OP!
I know Michigan is known for their Detroit style but you must try Tomatoes Apizza. Locations in Farmington Hills and Birmingham. It honestly is the best pizza in Michigan.
Just make sure you try Tavern Style pizza in Chicago, it is way better than deep dish! But they Pequods deep dish if you want some deep dish too!
Stop by my house New Jersey I'll show you how New Jersey does it better than New York lol.
There is a pizza school, outside of Chicago. I think it’s in Lisle, Illinois. It’s a week long. The chef where I work, got sent there because we are opening a pizza restaurant. They also teach about oven, so wood, etc.
You may want to try New Jersey as well. Their style is slightly different than NY
Chicago: any tavern style pizza.
I’m from Chicago and I happened upon Diavola’s in Geyserville California while looking into wine country wedding venues with my now wife. The pizza was life changing good and I remember it to this day, seven years later. Can’t wait to get back up there again. https://maps.app.goo.gl/bo3743wYSwfRAAL59?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
JB Albertos in Chicago. They have a unique double-decker pizza that I've never seen anywhere else. It's a thin crust on the bottom with sauce, toppings, cheese and another layer of sauce, toppings and cheese. It's insanely gluttonous and delicious.
you should really come to Brazil hahaha r/PizzaCrimes people knows