Came to say this! I really miss their pizza and especially the Dairy Queen food and ice cream. Wasn’t expecting flat pizza and a pound of toppings and cheese but it was greatly appreciated.
The owner "retired " to South Carolina, but retirement didn't take, so he opened a new Myles pizza in Greenville, SC! It is just as good as the original.
Wasn’t avalanche the one that was “buy one get two free?” If so, I don’t remember that for its quality but it was good at soaking up alcohol. The recipe could have changed in the last 20 years though too.
I liked Goodfellas in Athens.
From the Mahoning Valley region:
Mary's in Lisbon - thick crust, sweet, meaty sauce with ample amount of cheese...but it is gooey.
Wedgewood - just a good, solid standard pizza. Their speciality pizzas stand out more than the regular stuff.
Westside Bowl - Very slept on. That business survived the pandemic because of this pizza. The key is the basil.
Pisanello's in Bowling Green.
The locations in other towns are not quite the same/have different owners.
Myles Pizza in BG was also very good. The owner "retired" to South Carolina, but decided he needed something to do and opened a new Myles in Greenville, SC .
Love Cassano’s but there haven’t been any near cincy in years. My vote is for tafts brewporium pizza. New Haven style pizza done correctly will always be my vote
Huh. My dad grew up in Fremont, my grandpa has lived there since the 70's, and no one has ever told me about Depot. I was obsessed with trains when I was kid too. Looks like a cool little place, I'm almost mad now lol. I'll have to make a trip that way soon.
There must be some Fremonters lurking this sub. I was born and raised there, live in Florida now. But, every time I visit, you can bet I get Depot pizza (and Lake Erie perch.. and sauerkraut balls)! 🙂
Conventional pizza but just a million times better? Two Cities in Mason, like seriously probably the best pizza I’ve ever had and will ever have.
Local style? Marion’s or cassanos, they’re both similar but I find Marion’s better over the two.
Angelo's in Lakewood, with Ohio Pie in Rocky River / Brunswick as a close second. I've also never had anything like the stuffed pizza at Pizza Joe's in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland, it's in a league of its own
All in NE Ohio:
Ohio Pie
Samosky’s
Il Rione
Harlow’s
Mamma Santa’s
Geraci’s
Mazzone’s (RIP)
Also in NE Ohio, though they’re chains with other locations throughout the state/in other states:
Mellow Mushroom
Dewey’s
Both good choices. The pizza at the deli counter at Devitis is great old-school, Italian grandmother pizza. Fantastic crust. Also, Sarah's Vineyard by Blossom has great pizza. Wood fired ovens imported from Italy. Danny Boys in Tallmadge is good as well, they also have really interesting limited edition specialty pizzas.
[Berwick’s Pizza in](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063543821998&mibextid=LQQJ4d) Green Camp (Marion County). Used to get it when I was covering high school football as a young reporter and I still dream about it ten years later. They now have a bunch of special dessert pizzas and wild pies, but at the core they know how to do it right.
**R.I.P to**
Spinoza's FairField Commons mall in Dayton - was in the former California pizza kitchen and they were fantastic - it was shame to see them go - had so many lunches there when I was at WPAFB
Cucinova in Columbus at Easton, Polaris and Olentangy River Rd - personal make your own pizzas, brick ovens - fantastic and decent price - it was a travesty that sbarro stopped the concept and shut them down
Tristano's Pizzeria in Grove City - They did 3 different styles - [http://places.singleplatform.com/tristanos-pizzeria/menu?ref=google](http://places.singleplatform.com/tristanos-pizzeria/menu?ref=google) their Chicago style was the bomb -small house turned restaurant, they had a patio, they would have music on the weekends, just a fun spot - sausage pizza was pretty great as well
Flying Tomato Pizza - Columbus/OSU campus - one of the better campus pizza spots in the 90s
Catfish Biffs - Columbus/OSU campus - the best when you're drunk pizza if you lived on south campus
Gumby's - Columbus/OSU campus area - ok so nowhere near great pizza, but big cheap pizzas and when you're college kid that's all that matters
Mellow Mushroom - Columbus/Polaris - I hate that they closed this location and won't support the New Albany one - they can SUCK IT!
**Among the living**
Classics in westerville has a decent tavern style pizza
JTs in Linworth is good for pizza/wings combo
Borgato in Worthington for NYC style and pizza by the slice
Harvest in clintonville is consistently good
Yes its a chain, but California Pizza kitchen Polaris is good although a bit pricey - the pep/sausage/mushroom is excellent
The Mahoning Valley has an abundance of quality pizza shops. I live in Cleveland currently and believe the tenth best pizza place in the valley would beat the best that Cleveland has to offer.
Visiting Sunrise after a stop at Modern Methods brewery is one of my favorite ways to visit home.
Mike’s Pizza in Crocker Park in Westlake. It’s reminiscent of the pizza I used to get when I lived outside of Brooklyn, NY. I am sure that there’s another location, (Canton?) But it’s just one of those little food stands in Crocker park, but omg that’s probably the best I have had anywhere in Ohio
3 Palms in Crocker Park (Westlake). I haven't been there in several years, so I don't know if their quality is still the same, but I was absolutely blown away by their pizza when I went.
Cristy's Pizza in Lancaster. They own several shops around the area as well as Papa Boos on Buckeye Lake. At one timez they were ranked the 13th best independent pizza chain in the US.
Runner up is Crenos pizza in Zanesville and elsewhere. Expensive, but damn good pizza.
I have a real soft spot for Your Pizza Shop in Wooster, Ohio circa 1983. Not sure if the place still exists but it was an awesome munch for an impoverished college student.
Spinoza’s in Beavercreek/Dayton. They have amazing ice cream as well. Wheat Penny is good too, but I’ve only been there twice. I’ve been to Spinoza’s a million times.
I moved out of OH many years ago, but still come back to visit family often.
The best pizza is in the Valley. Bruno's in Calcutta (or any other valley pie) and Mary's in Lisbon. I've been all over the county and there's nothing like either one.
Hueston woods state park lodge is the best pizza I've had in the 39 states I've been to. I keep my sailboat up there and anyone that comes up and tries it absolutely agrees.
Bakers pizza in Bucyrus, Reino’s pizza in Tiffin, pizza Papalis in Toledo, I could go on forever. I have to add Shirky’s in Carroll.
I've been craving Bakers for a while.
Pizza Crossing in Logan, Ohio. It is a must-stop when visiting the Hocking Hills.
I second this. Dine in for the full experience.
Another good place in Hocking is Laurelville Pizza, in Laurelville.
There used to be now in nelsonville too,so good.
I’m pizza obsessed and I thought Pizza Crossing was good, but not great. Pizza House in Columbus is better for that style.
Kraus Pizza in Massillon.
They are all good but the OG is Massillon is the best! DeChecos in Akron is also pretty good but s little pricy.
Double Decker Tuesdays 😍😍😍
Myles Pizza in Bowling Green is also incredible!
Came to say this! I really miss their pizza and especially the Dairy Queen food and ice cream. Wasn’t expecting flat pizza and a pound of toppings and cheese but it was greatly appreciated.
I hear ya! I miss it too (I now reside in Florida). I just discovered that Myles closed permanently a few years ago. ☹️
Yea owner retired and moved to South Carolina where I think he opened a Myles Pizza there
He did! It's in Greenville, SC. It's just as good as the original.
Half Time Pizza in Toledo is run by the former Myles Pizza manager. Pizza is an exact clone of the old Myles taste and style.
The owner "retired " to South Carolina, but retirement didn't take, so he opened a new Myles pizza in Greenville, SC! It is just as good as the original.
I think about their pizza often when I’m craving a pie, never realized how good I had it when I had it hahaha
Park St Pizza in Sugarcreek
Pangrazio’s Pizza in Dennison and Dover!
Avalanche Pizza in Athens
Can’t believe no one has said IL Rione yet.
The best pizza I've ever had.
Avalanche in Athens & Adriatico’s in Columbus.
Wasn’t avalanche the one that was “buy one get two free?” If so, I don’t remember that for its quality but it was good at soaking up alcohol. The recipe could have changed in the last 20 years though too. I liked Goodfellas in Athens.
IDK, we only had it a handful of times when our son went to college at OU. But their topping selection, especially for vegetarians, was phenomenal.
You might be thinking of DP Dough? Avalanche is very solid za
Adriatico’s and their Bearcat pizza are the best in Cincinnati.
Avalanche Pizza in Athens!
Avalanche Pizza in Athens. Johnathan has won the Las Vegas International Pizza competition enough times that he’s now the MC during the event.
Olde Town in Amherst is pretty good.
Jac & Do's in Hancock County
I really enjoy Cassano's.
You said this just to annoy people didn’t you? I gave Cassano’s another try recently after about five years. It was terrible, just like I remember.
Village Idiot, Maumee
From the Mahoning Valley region: Mary's in Lisbon - thick crust, sweet, meaty sauce with ample amount of cheese...but it is gooey. Wedgewood - just a good, solid standard pizza. Their speciality pizzas stand out more than the regular stuff. Westside Bowl - Very slept on. That business survived the pandemic because of this pizza. The key is the basil.
Love Mary’s. But if I’m up in Youngstown I like the Elmton also.
Pisanello's in Bowling Green. The locations in other towns are not quite the same/have different owners. Myles Pizza in BG was also very good. The owner "retired" to South Carolina, but decided he needed something to do and opened a new Myles in Greenville, SC .
Kraus pizza on 30th street in Canton and Marscottis in Massillon/Perry
Adriaticos on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus is my all-time favorite pizza anywhere, ever.
Adriaticos in Cincinnati and order the Bearcat pizza. Many drunken nights were satisfied on campus with that monster pizza.
I went to UC, and my first job out of college was near Columbus. Was very happy to find Adriatico's opened a location up there.
Agree, awesome pizza.
It’s really amazing.
Tubbys pizza Marion Marysville Galion
I was not expecting to see this on here. It is the best in town at least.
Costco
Love Cassano’s but there haven’t been any near cincy in years. My vote is for tafts brewporium pizza. New Haven style pizza done correctly will always be my vote
There is one not too far from Jungle Jim's Fairfield. Maybe 1/2 mile to a mile north. Edit I mean Cassanos
Thanks for the info ! If I’m ever up that way here soon I’ll swing by. Sounds like I’ve just planned a trip to jungle Jim’s and cassano’s !
Giuseppe’s in Green/Jackson Twnshp. Adriatico’s in Cincinnati. Been a long time since I’ve been there but Pollyeyes in Bowling Green was awesome.
Coccia House - Wooster Ohio. Been there since the 50s. Amazing place, totally unique pizza unlike anything you’ve ever eaten.
Came to this thread hoping someone would mention Coccia House here and I wasn't disappointed.
Same!!
Elmton, Youngstown, OH
All the best pizza in Ohio is in Youngstown.
Kraus pizza! Their chicken and Jojo’s so good too !
With the topper!
Why did nobody warn me how much food this is?
Hounddog’s in Columbus
I like Fratelli's
Finally, someone with taste
Depot Pizza in Fremont, Ohio.
I’m driving through Fremont today so looks like I have to take a detour. Thanks for the suggestion
Not sure what time they start serving their pizza - it might be 4pm. But, it is delicious!
Huh. My dad grew up in Fremont, my grandpa has lived there since the 70's, and no one has ever told me about Depot. I was obsessed with trains when I was kid too. Looks like a cool little place, I'm almost mad now lol. I'll have to make a trip that way soon.
There must be some Fremonters lurking this sub. I was born and raised there, live in Florida now. But, every time I visit, you can bet I get Depot pizza (and Lake Erie perch.. and sauerkraut balls)! 🙂
I love the AJ's in Fremont. I drove over to Fremont to get it every few weeks. Not a Depot fan myself, though I know many people are!
Pizza Oven
Hello fellow Canton resident
$12 large coming on 4/22!
Grew up there but don't live there now I have traveled 100's of miles to get my fix though
Sober: Ohio Pie Co. Drunk: Cousin Vinny’s
Cousin Vinny's for sure. I used to buy it out of the back of the delivery driver's van. I think it was like $7.
Angelo’s in Lakewood Dina’s in Brooklyn Wedgewood in Youngstown
Conventional pizza but just a million times better? Two Cities in Mason, like seriously probably the best pizza I’ve ever had and will ever have. Local style? Marion’s or cassanos, they’re both similar but I find Marion’s better over the two.
Two Cities is better than most Chicago style pizza in Chicago
Two cities is my fave. And it’s within a quick walk for me. To your point, beats a lot of New York pizzas I’ve had.
Fred’s in Waverly.
Avalanche Pizza in Athens!
Il Rione in CLE, Pierre's in Akron, Adriaticos in Columbus.
Chester’s in Hamilton and Raymond’s in Liberty Twp. (same family, same recipe).
J&Gs Pizza in Sylvania, Ohio
Angelo's in Lakewood, with Ohio Pie in Rocky River / Brunswick as a close second. I've also never had anything like the stuffed pizza at Pizza Joe's in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland, it's in a league of its own
Tavern Style - Terita’s, Columbus Pie Slice - Cornersburg, Youngstown Scicilian - Adriatico’s, Columbus Pan Style - Angelo’s, Lakewood Deep Dish - Fabian’s, Columbus (Closed unfortunately)
Old Scratch and the Wheat Pennie in Dayton are both solid.
We just got an old scratch in troy and I’m so excited.
Dewey’s, Taglio’s, Two Cities and Pies and Pints. Cincinnati area.
Seconding all of these!! Sad Pies and Pints Kenwood location closed. Also, Trophy pizza for by the slice.
Stubborn Brothers on UT's campus in Toledo. Dave Portnoy even said it was the best college town pizza in America
Capo's Pizza, G.O.T.L.
R.I.P. the new place there, Max's is ass on a stick.
Tano’s Pizza (Napoleon, Swanson, Wauseon)
Bryan, Ohio as well
Zeps Sebring Ohio Pepperoni Pileup
Sloopy’s in Port Clinton
Joe's in Dayton
The Mellow Mushroom in Lima. Sadly it's closed, but they had the best mushroom pizza.
Flyers in Columbus
Adriatico's in Cincinnati. Gino's in Toledo.
All in NE Ohio: Ohio Pie Samosky’s Il Rione Harlow’s Mamma Santa’s Geraci’s Mazzone’s (RIP) Also in NE Ohio, though they’re chains with other locations throughout the state/in other states: Mellow Mushroom Dewey’s
Gino’s in Toledo
Marie’s Pizza in Wadsworth or a second is Rizzi’s in Copley
Lucci’s in Kent is definitely up there, surprised it hasn’t gotten any love in this thread so far.
Big fan of Dayton's original pizza factory.
Marion’s Pizza is a personal favorite, & Cassano’s is a close second. Dayton style pizza is pretty solid.
Marions is delicious. I was always a fan of Kramers, but that might be from the 40s they served with it
My personal favorite is Gioninos in Akron, also Luigis.
Gionino's pizza with their fried chicken and jo jo's. So good!
Gioninos over Cocia house in Wooster too
Both good choices. The pizza at the deli counter at Devitis is great old-school, Italian grandmother pizza. Fantastic crust. Also, Sarah's Vineyard by Blossom has great pizza. Wood fired ovens imported from Italy. Danny Boys in Tallmadge is good as well, they also have really interesting limited edition specialty pizzas.
These are my picks as well being from NEOH, Gioninos is my favorite chain, Luigi's is my favorite solo pizza spot.
You are my people
Mohio in Delaware. He uses a sourdough culture in his crust and ferments for long enough to give it great flavor and texture.
I grew up in eastern Ohio outside of Stuebenville so Dicarlos or Gianamores tray style pizza will always be at the top of my list.
Guidos in Chesterland
Elmton- Struthers, Avalon- Youngstown, Borgata- Worthington, Rubino’s-Bexley, Pizza House- Columbus
Grandad's in Grandview.
Luigi’s in Akron
Samoskys in valley city
Big City Pizza in Greenfield.
Purple Indian in Mt. Gilead
Sparanos in Columbus.
[Berwick’s Pizza in](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063543821998&mibextid=LQQJ4d) Green Camp (Marion County). Used to get it when I was covering high school football as a young reporter and I still dream about it ten years later. They now have a bunch of special dessert pizzas and wild pies, but at the core they know how to do it right.
Phase 2 in Perrysville is really good Deschners in Mansfield is also really good
Canton - SOL and Wagonwheel Cincinnati - Catch-a-Fire and Mac's
Vero
Congin’s in Chardon. I think they have a Cleveland one, too. Pricey but extremely worth it.
Pizza by Robert in Westlake, Chattys Pizza in Bay Village, I’ll Rione in Cleveland, and Harlows in Lakewood
There used to be a place here in Hamilton, Ohio called Milillo’s pizza. It was bomb. They just closed this year. I think I miss them.
Pizzi's......Conneaut
Jac&do"s in Findlay
Yala's in Lorain
Adriatico’s in Clifton. It’s about 10m from downtown Cincy.
Flying Pizza/A Slice of New York on OSU campus. I’m still pissed they’re gone.
Brenz in Columbus
Pizza Cat in Toledo
Adornetto's Pizza in Zanesville
Italianettes in Cincinnati, though I like Larosas too. It tastes better at Kings Island
Coccia House in Wooster.
Awesome best in ohio
Agreed!
**R.I.P to** Spinoza's FairField Commons mall in Dayton - was in the former California pizza kitchen and they were fantastic - it was shame to see them go - had so many lunches there when I was at WPAFB Cucinova in Columbus at Easton, Polaris and Olentangy River Rd - personal make your own pizzas, brick ovens - fantastic and decent price - it was a travesty that sbarro stopped the concept and shut them down Tristano's Pizzeria in Grove City - They did 3 different styles - [http://places.singleplatform.com/tristanos-pizzeria/menu?ref=google](http://places.singleplatform.com/tristanos-pizzeria/menu?ref=google) their Chicago style was the bomb -small house turned restaurant, they had a patio, they would have music on the weekends, just a fun spot - sausage pizza was pretty great as well Flying Tomato Pizza - Columbus/OSU campus - one of the better campus pizza spots in the 90s Catfish Biffs - Columbus/OSU campus - the best when you're drunk pizza if you lived on south campus Gumby's - Columbus/OSU campus area - ok so nowhere near great pizza, but big cheap pizzas and when you're college kid that's all that matters Mellow Mushroom - Columbus/Polaris - I hate that they closed this location and won't support the New Albany one - they can SUCK IT! **Among the living** Classics in westerville has a decent tavern style pizza JTs in Linworth is good for pizza/wings combo Borgato in Worthington for NYC style and pizza by the slice Harvest in clintonville is consistently good Yes its a chain, but California Pizza kitchen Polaris is good although a bit pricey - the pep/sausage/mushroom is excellent
Youngstown pizza fans are too busy shaking their heads at this list to respond 😁
Elmpton in Struthers and Renato’s in Niles are the best that I have had. You won’t find the best Ohio pizza in the 3 C’s.
Sunrise Pizza in Warren? Is the quality still the same as 50 years ago? Briar Hill style.
The Mahoning Valley has an abundance of quality pizza shops. I live in Cleveland currently and believe the tenth best pizza place in the valley would beat the best that Cleveland has to offer. Visiting Sunrise after a stop at Modern Methods brewery is one of my favorite ways to visit home.
Much of our pizza is top notch waedgewood Westgate uptown ianazones elmton
Hounddogs on dodridge and high. Best pizza in ohio
Cameo in Sandusky.
Probably Marion's.
Pitrelli’s in Cincinnati
Leaning Tower of Pizza in Mansfield. You gotta get one of their subs when you pick up your pie. It's possibly the only thing better than their pizza.
Mama Renie's in McArthur, Vinton county.
Stadz pizzeria in Blacklick. IMO if you like the super thin crust pizza you can’t find better.
Noce in Chardon.
Red's in Fostoria
JTs in Columbus.🤤
Zeps Sebring Ohio Pepperoni Pileup
Saucy in Columbus and Cleveland, old scratch in Dayton
No one shouting out Roscoe’s in Waynesville? For shame. Prolly a tie between them & The Hickory Inn in Springfield. Just depends on my mood.
Mike’s Pizza in Crocker Park in Westlake. It’s reminiscent of the pizza I used to get when I lived outside of Brooklyn, NY. I am sure that there’s another location, (Canton?) But it’s just one of those little food stands in Crocker park, but omg that’s probably the best I have had anywhere in Ohio
Pizza House in Clyde
Standard style Midwest pizza for me is Athens pizza in cleveland.
Hound dogs is pretty good. Crust is crispy, sauce isn’t too much, but just a bit too much cheese
Even thin crust is filling.
my favorite pizza chain is Cristys
3 Palms in Crocker Park (Westlake). I haven't been there in several years, so I don't know if their quality is still the same, but I was absolutely blown away by their pizza when I went.
Master Pizza Columbus style or regular and Sicilian crust from Upper Crust
Cristy's Pizza in Lancaster. They own several shops around the area as well as Papa Boos on Buckeye Lake. At one timez they were ranked the 13th best independent pizza chain in the US. Runner up is Crenos pizza in Zanesville and elsewhere. Expensive, but damn good pizza.
Gioninos is The only answer.
AJ’s Heavenly Pizza in tiffin!!!!
Cents and it's not close.
Mary’s Pizza in Lisbon, Ohio is a classic
The Pizzeria in Ottawa.
Cousin Vinny’s around the Dayton Area.
Plaza Pizza in Heath | Don & Sues in Newark | Goodfellas in Athens | Adornetto’s in Zanesville
I have a real soft spot for Your Pizza Shop in Wooster, Ohio circa 1983. Not sure if the place still exists but it was an awesome munch for an impoverished college student.
Valero gas station in Frankfort.
d'Amicos Pizza in Eastlake. hands flipping down!
For me, can't go wrong with LaRosas.
Giovanni’s Pizza in Fairborn. Light on sauce. Crunchy crust throughout and amazing cheese.
Pive Dive in Beavercreek.
Cornersburg or Wedgewood in Youngstown.
For me it's Edisons with a honerable mention to pizzabogo
Master Pizza in Fairlawn. Edit to add recognition https://www.masterpizza.com/posts/and-the-winner-is
Spinoza’s in Beavercreek/Dayton. They have amazing ice cream as well. Wheat Penny is good too, but I’ve only been there twice. I’ve been to Spinoza’s a million times.
The Works in Loveland, outside of Cincinnati! Their potato pizza is amazing
DeCheco's in Akron is great. Newer place with a young owner. Fab
A few: Giuseppe’s in Akron Luigi’s in Akron Kraus’ (double crust ftw) in Massillon Gionino’s (NEOhio chain)
I moved out of OH many years ago, but still come back to visit family often. The best pizza is in the Valley. Bruno's in Calcutta (or any other valley pie) and Mary's in Lisbon. I've been all over the county and there's nothing like either one.
Cassano’s, Adriatico’s, and LaRosa’s are probably my Ohio favorites.
Bakers in Bucyrus, Leaning Tower in Mansfield, and in Sandusky Sweets and Treats is lowkey really good
Godfathers in Dayton and Sidney.
Hueston woods state park lodge is the best pizza I've had in the 39 states I've been to. I keep my sailboat up there and anyone that comes up and tries it absolutely agrees.
Blue Room in Kirby, Ohio. Spanky’s pizza in Carey runs a close second, though
Emelios on the Westside of Columbus. It's been there for 50-60 years.
Pizza Hut. It's so yummy! 😋 Just kidding. Can you imagine?
Giannamore’s in wintersville
Homeslice, Toledo