Guide to American Pizzas: 7 Most Popular Pizza Types in the USA

[FriendlySpartan]

which is better, Buddy's or Louie's?

Personally I like Loui’s better. The sauce distribution on buddies leaves a lot to be desired also it’s extremely over priced

 

[Candide]

I can't tell if "Pittsburgh Style" pizza is a real thing or an internet joke. Apparently bake the crust and put toppings on cold.

It's Ohio Valley style and it's incredible. Cheese and toppings are put on right out of the oven. Pepperoni or maybe pepperoni and mushrooms are usually the only options for slices.

 

[12191987]

It's Ohio Valley style and it's incredible. Cheese and toppings are put on right out of the oven. Pepperoni or maybe pepperoni and mushrooms are usually the only options for slices. View attachment 146571

Interesting! I lived in Pittsburgh for 4 years and never had it.

 

[urb1]

Had it once. Friends were bragging about it. Wasn't impressed. The crust was way too think and almost tasted like thick wheat bread. Do they have different types of crust or something? Because this was almost uneatable.

I agree. Not wild about the crust. It ruins the pizza.

 

[cyfanbr]

Haven’t read the entire thread yet, and really hope I am not the first one to say it, but the truth is… America doesn’t know what elite pizza really looks like. Sorry.

 

[cyfanbr]

Haven’t read the entire thread yet, and really hope I am not the first one to say it, but the truth is… America doesn’t know what elite pizza really looks like. Sorry.

Reason I say this is because the US is very blend when it comes to its toppings. Very little creativity and variety.

 

[Candide]

Interesting! I lived in Pittsburgh for 4 years and never had it.

I believe it started over in the Weirton/Steubenville area. I don't know of any Ohio Valley style in Pittsburgh proper.

 

[cycloneworld]

7 pages and no one calls out wood fired/Neapolitan pizza? Thats my #1. But as others have said, no pizza is bad pizza. I got an Ooni last year and it does the trick for me.

Tavern in Valley Junction (and on 50th in WDM) and Taste of NY are my two favs in the metro area.

 

[12191987]

Haven’t read the entire thread yet, and really hope I am not the first one to say it, but the truth is… America doesn’t know what elite pizza really looks like. Sorry.

Pizza effect - Wikipedia

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[12191987]

7 pages and no one calls out wood fired/Neapolitan pizza? Thats my #1. But as others have said, no pizza is bad pizza. I got an Ooni last year and it does the trick for me.

Tavern in Valley Junction (and on 50th in WDM) and Taste of NY are my two favs in the metro area.

Neopolitan is my favorite too. But like all kinds.

 

[AgronAlum]

My closest friend is from Altoona. He thinks the place that had this abomination is closed now.

Not sure where is all at but this is from the wiki.

 

[Candide]

This looks like a poor man's Great Plains. A very, very poor man. A little whole wheat flour would probably fix this.

Beau Jo's actually started 6 years before GPS&D and I'm pretty convinced that that's where they got the basic idea from. I'm a big pizza nerd and I've looked into this before. They do offer a wheat crust, but it doesn't touch Great Plains.

 

[NWICY]

My KC Trifecta is Joe's, Minsky's, and LuLu's. If the kids aren't down for LuLu's I will accept Whataburger as an acceptable substitute.

Lulu's a burger joint?

 

[NWICY]

Ever heard of "Altoona Style"? This is what Pennsylvania brings to the table. Yes, that's American cheese.

Oh hell no!

 

[Cyched]

Ever heard of "Altoona Style"? This is what Pennsylvania brings to the table. Yes, that's American cheese.

Must be the pizza Michael Jordan ate

 

[NWICY]

I can't remember ever having a pizza I didn't love.

My top 5 that I've photographed and remembered.


Lucali-NYC-This probably had more to do with the place itself. In Brooklyn, a parade was going on right before we went in, and I was expecting any minute to have Sonny come around the corner chasing down Carlo.
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20 years ago in Rome. The pizza was amazing, and yes that's an egg in the middle. Went back a 2nd time to make sure it wasn't an elevated memory and it was still excellent.
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Prince street in NYC (I think they are now in Chicago)

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Beaujoes-We used to go here on the way up to summit county. They have honey you can dip the crust in.
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In the Des Moines area, it's hard for me to pick my favorite. I like Felix and Oscars for the thick stuff. I also like Taste of NY. I also won't turn away Chuck's. My favorite new pizza is Pepp's Pizza (to go) in Grimes.

That Prince St pizza looks damn good.

 

[Remo Gaggi]

Christopher’s tonight. Delicious

 

[AlaCyclone]

Lived in Chicago for 5 years, and Chicago Deep Dish is nasty!
Loved living in Chicago (just not the pizza).
Give me New York-Brooklyn style any day.

P.S. Best single pizza I ever had was a shrimp, garlic and oregano at an Italian mom and pop place in Pretoria, South Africa. FTW!

 

[12191987]

Not sure where is all at but this is from the wiki.

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“Unique” is quite the euphemism based on the picture.

Of course now I want to try it.

 

[Freebird]

100%

Pro tip, take the pizza out of the baking dish and brush the bottom and sides of the pan with olive oil and garlic powder and maybe a little salt before cooking.
You get a much crispier and more flavorful crust. Makes a big difference.

I started taking it out of the baking dish completely to crisp it up. Makes a bit of a mess though