So I make Pizza in Osaka, Japan. I will be visiting America for 1.5 months to do Pizza “research & study”. I would love your input on your favorite places in these towns.
-New York…Slice -New Haven Style -Detroit Style -Chicago thin Crust (Not Deep Dish) -Portland any and all
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31 Comments
kyobu
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.
BainbridgeBorn
Lemme guess, Portland OR is Hapa Pizza?
CoffeeVikings
In Portland go to Ken’s! Lovely’s Fifty Fifty & Apizza Scholls are also incredible
Ok_Beautiful_3849
Ops pizza in Brooklyn
Super_Diver2432
Detroit: shields, green lantern, buddies, BENITOS (i like the one in Royal oak), little caesers, hungry howies
Edit: little caesers and hungry howies are chains but they are both FROM Michigan. I don’t think they have the best Detroit style pizza but they’re worth mentioning,
stevejcon
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.
yogurt_closetone5632
In NYC Scarrs pizza!
rb10199
New York go to Arturo’s on West Houston you will not be disappointed!!!!!!!!!!
MrDangerMan
Portland: Baby Doll, Apizza Scholls, Scottie’s.
InebriatdNewtFancier
Post in r/foodnyc.
david8601
Lou malnatis when you’re around Chicago.
Hungry-Ad-7559
Born and raised in Chicago and my absolute favorite is Pizano’s (Madison Street location in the only one I’ve had)
ratherbealurker
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.
sadman1976
Johns of blecker in nyc
redditsuckspokey1
La rosas in cincinnati oh. Its an acquired taste not everyone likes it.
CommOnMyFace
Might as well hit cleveland on your way.
title5864
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.
Hour_Impression_2672
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!
killerasp
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!
Hour_Impression_2672
In New Haven CT, go to Sally’s Apizza over Frank Pepe. I know those are fighting words, but I’ll stand my ground.
key1234567
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.
Old_Agency3378
Uranus Pizza Slice at Saturn Pizza (The Ivy Inn), Princeton, NJ. It’s a 1 hr train/bus ride away from NYC
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!
jackjackj8ck
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
samthedog73
Escape From New York in NW Portland
Soren_Camus1905
What has this map done to my beloved Virginia???
monit0red
Wish there were more people like you in society.
DORTx2
Scotties pizza parlour in Portland is world-class.
31 Comments
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.
Lemme guess, Portland OR is Hapa Pizza?
In Portland go to Ken’s! Lovely’s Fifty Fifty & Apizza Scholls are also incredible
Ops pizza in Brooklyn
Detroit: shields, green lantern, buddies, BENITOS (i like the one in Royal oak), little caesers, hungry howies
Edit: little caesers and hungry howies are chains but they are both FROM Michigan. I don’t think they have the best Detroit style pizza but they’re worth mentioning,
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.
In NYC Scarrs pizza!
New York go to Arturo’s on West Houston you will not be disappointed!!!!!!!!!!
Portland: Baby Doll, Apizza Scholls, Scottie’s.
Post in r/foodnyc.
Lou malnatis when you’re around Chicago.
Born and raised in Chicago and my absolute favorite is Pizano’s (Madison Street location in the only one I’ve had)
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.
Johns of blecker in nyc
La rosas in cincinnati oh. Its an acquired taste not everyone likes it.
Might as well hit cleveland on your way.
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.
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!
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!
In New Haven CT, go to Sally’s Apizza over Frank Pepe. I know those are fighting words, but I’ll stand my ground.
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.
Uranus Pizza Slice at Saturn Pizza (The Ivy Inn), Princeton, NJ. It’s a 1 hr train/bus ride away from NYC
r/chicagofood
Follow this man – https://www.instagram.com/pizzareviewjoe?igsh=MWZwMDJkbXc4enJiaw==
(I am not him)
Can’t skip St. Louis style. It’s so yummy!
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!
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
Escape From New York in NW Portland
What has this map done to my beloved Virginia???
Wish there were more people like you in society.
Scotties pizza parlour in Portland is world-class.