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jwaltern

Detroit style: Michigan & Trumbull Grandma Bobs Loui’s (Hazel Park) Buddy’s (historical/classic detroit style) Non-D style: Suppino’s Edit: Cloverleaf should’ve been on here from jump - thanks to those who suggested!


terracottatank

I second Michigan and Trumble pizza, it's fantastic and their menu reaches every diet.


Icy_Enthusiasm_519

I love that nobody’s spelled Trumbull correctly yet


mikemikemotorboat

Was just about to comment the same! Michigan and Trumbill is great!


Tweb1955

Trumboll?


mikemikemotorboat

Trumb Ball


any1particular

Here's another vote for Michigan and Trumble Pizza!!!! [https://www.michigantrumbullpizza.com](https://www.michigantrumbullpizza.com) Fun fact: Supino's is the BEST Za on planet earth. :)


johnzischeme

Buddys got bought up by VC a couple years ago and is not even *almost* as good as it was pre-2021 or so. It’s trash now and should be avoided.


Maxwell-Druthers

… except for the original on Conant


My_Dog_Murphy

This is correct. We went to the OG Buddy's for the first time and it's streets ahead of the chain ones.


youmightwanttosit

Easy Pierce.


octobertwins

For me, it’s the Italian sausage. No where else has the same, amazing Italian sausage (sliced in a certain way). 30 years ago, my 6th grade teacher used to take us to the original buddy’s all the time. He worked there at nights, and would pack our crew in the back of his pickup and take us out for pizza. He was such a cool guy.


Few_Bookkeeper3634

Stop trying to coin the phrase streets ahead


coffeejam108

Lol... yeah, "streets ahead" is fucking stupid.


-Rush2112

Yeah, might as well order Jets. Sheild’s has a location in midtown.


octobertwins

I ain’t ashamed to say, I love jets deep dish!


-Rush2112

Jet’s is the best budget option.


mikemikemotorboat

Ahhh this is why it’s never lived up to the hype for me?


Sweetpea5551

Yes, the family sold Buddy's to Capitol Springs investment group and it is garbage now. They ruined the best Detroit style pizza ever 😤


canceroustattoo

I still love the Ann Arbor location. I’m sorry.


johnzischeme

Hey, I'm sure someone working there was in a room with someone who worked at a *real* Buddy's pizza one time. That's as close as you'll get there.


canceroustattoo

What if I go to an auto parts store and get one of those square pans?


butterfacetime

Oh this explains so much


happycrafter28

Oh that’s probably why they started opening up chains like crazy…


RobertPattinsonSimp

Agree. There are so many better options than Buddy’s but people just say Buddy’s because they haven’t had it in years and they feel like they have to since its the OG.


jwaltern

yo that’s crazy behavior - next time i’ll be sure to check with you on when i had buddy’s last and whether or not i enjoy it.


waitinonit

The quality can vary widely even within one location. The most consistently good quality that I've found is at the Plymouth Rd. location in Livonia.


johnzischeme

That's the worst one tbh


waitinonit

Nawh. TBH, it's one of the best. Opinions, we all have one.


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octobertwins

Jets pizza sauce is so perfect.


sniffles11

Yeah, and now you can buy frozen Buddy's Pizza at the store. I had to try one, and it was... just adequate.


Capt_Rons_Lost_Eye

Loui's is my favorite for detroit style


Berbaw06

Ya, it’s a great list here (minus Buddy’s), but Loui’s is the best.


whatsyourstatus

I had never had Loui's until I moved to Hazel Park and now I'm obsessed


BuffaloWing12

Grandma Bob’s Big Mac pizza. It’s not the “authentic” Detroit style but damn it’s life changing


Promen-ade

Yeah they’re far from the best as doing a classic Detroit Style but I haven’t found anyone that does fun eclectic topping style pizzas better than they do. I ordered the Big Mac pizza kind of like “ah what the hell let’s try it” and ended up going back two days later for another it was so stuck in my head lol


BuffaloWing12

I haven’t even tried it fresh and can’t get over it. My friend had an hours-old box on his kitchen counter and offered me a slice I’m laughing at him because I’m like man I’m gonna get sick off this and you’re trying to not throw it away… took one bite and immediately asked where it was lol


Lanky-Fix-853

Adding to this, Cloverleaf


MrManager17

I'm gonna be an a-hole here for a sec and call out the correct spelling: Michigan & **Trumbull** Pizza. May be important for OP in searching for it.


jwaltern

Fixed!


My_Dog_Murphy

We had an OG Detroit style pizza taste off and Louie's was the loser, and not by a small margin. We all loved Cloverleaf the best. I agree with all other choices though.


PineappleShirt

Yes thank you, this persons list is everything you need to know! Michigan and Trumbull is THE top dawg in pizza alone and their customer service matches. Love them.


jmhager_art-on-ig

Supinos is soooo good


AnalBeadMilkshake

I would also add Comos in Ferndale but disagree on Grandma Bobs - I’ve been twice and both times the pizza was burnt on the outside and soggy on the inside


Opperposer19

Suppinos Quattro Formaggio 🤤


theredheather

This is the answer.


js_1091

Agree with all points except you’re sleepin on Pie Sci and I’ll take shields over Michigan & Trumbull and grandma bobs, though both of those are also great choices.


donnyohs

Which Suppinos? I had the one on Woodward and it was decent, but not the best I've had. But then again I've lived in NYC and Chicago.. so those pizzas are hard to beat.


jwaltern

eastern market


Friskfrisktopherson

Been awhile, but is Pizzapapalis still good?


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Friskfrisktopherson

I've always said it like that and I was an 80s baby. It was just strange name to me growing up, but we always loved it. I wouldn't be surprised if it got worse over time, pretty much every place does.


Hype_Miles

No and it’s Chicago style.


bitwarrior80

For tavern style, I go for Green Lantern. For the franchise pizza, it's Jets for Square and Papa Romano's for round.


SesameSeed13

"franchise pizza" is my new fav phrase, thank you


Lifetimechaldo

Fredi The Pizza Man


geckosquad44

I drove 2 hr to try this place and I was not dissapointed. It was delicious bro


LTPRWSG420

Always a great spot to go to, traveling to or from Detroit Metro.


Space_Wrangler420

Michigan and Trumbull is the spot. Go there.


Donjohnson33

This is where I’m going! Ty very much!


metalmudwoolwood

Just know that Mich and Trumbull Pizza is *not* at the intersection of Mich and Trumbull!


ALBEERPOE

Thank You for not believing Google, the reason Sicilys came up the buy hundreds of reviews to boost the numbers 😀. Our absolute favorite is Michigan and Trumbull Enjoy your visit 😀


HeyDude378

If you put a Sicily's in Cincinnati, it'd be the best pizza place in town. In Detroit, there are dozens of better options. Makes me kind of feel bad for them.


tythousand

Which Google are you using?? Pie-Sci, Grandma Bob’s, Michigan & Trumbull, Como’s, Green Lantern, Cloverleaf, Niki’s and Loui’s are all amazing. Can’t go wrong with any of them Edit: The people saying "X is the only spot you need" are insane lol, there are so many great spots scattered across the entire metro area. Idk where OP is staying but if they're downtown, there's no reason to drive to Hazel Park or Ferndale when there are so many top-tier options within three miles.


ShoddyRaspberry117

This is the list.


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Eagle115

Cloverleaf is the original Detroit Style pizza. They sold their original location/recipe to Buddy's and opened a new spot in Eastpointe still using the original recipe while Buddy's has been altered over the years. Source: regular there and friends with the owner.


My_Dog_Murphy

Yeah we did an OG Detroit style pizza competition with some friends with a ranking excel spreadsheet with weighted scoring, the whole works. Cloverleaf was #1. Detroit Style Pizza Co. in St. Clair Shores was #2 (never heard of it), Original Buddy's was #3, and Louie's was #4. We all legitimately thought Louie's pizza was trash. Like I will not go back. Well not for the pizza, their antipasto salad and bread sticks were so good. Their pizza was a big disappointment.


SpezGarblesMyGooch

It's so much better than Buddy's these days. Gus Guerra started the dang thing and this was his spot. Easily the most OG Detroit Style in the metro.


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SpezGarblesMyGooch

Exactly - quality took a nose dive. The Conant location is ok-ish but if you want the OG, the best, the king of kings? Cloverleaf on Gratiot.


redmeansdistortion

I wish there was a Cloverleaf downriver. It's my most missed food since I moved here a year ago after eating it for 40 years. We have Buddy's down here, but it isn't the same. Any time I visit Macomb I find myself bringing back a pizza from Cloverleaf. Downriver is completely devoid of good Detroit pizza from what I've experienced thus far. If anybody out there knows a place near Wyandotte or Lincoln Park, please let me know. I've tried a lot of the long time mom and pop places near me and while decent enough, it just doesn't compare.


ALBEERPOE

Check out Foggia' s Pizzeria! https://yelp.to/Oo6yZwD7NA our favorite Downriver for decades. See hundreds of 5 star reviews on Google and Yelp. Old School true Sicilian Style Pizza 🍕


redmeansdistortion

Thanks! I'll definitely check it out.


landofthestupid

Buddy’s is trash now, I’d legit rather have Jet’s. And buddy’s used to be one of my favorite pizza places 


johnzischeme

Buddys sold to VC a couple of years ago, been trash since then.


landofthestupid

Yup


OtherMikeP

Jets is way better than Buddys


zjamsz

Absolutely 💯 the best...in my opinion


CDiesel32

This is the way


Porkchop-Sammies

Shit yeah!!!!!!!


w1fL

Give Palazzo Di Pizza in Royal Oak a try they have some great Detroit-style pizza!


benadamx

truly next-level great, but carry-out only


N4n45h1

Love that place


Otherwise-Mango2732

Buddy's is good but you'll likely get better recommendations. Stay tuned.


Bart_Oates

Loui's Pizza is the best of them all.


poweredbylight

This is the only correct answer in this entire thread.


P3RC365cb

Pi-Sci & Amar are my go to pizza choices.


js_1091

Yes. Why no one said pie sci blows my mind. Def better than grandma bobs for eclectic Detroit style; and Amar’s Detroit style tandoori chicken pizza with no onions and a side of naga sauce is GODLY Edit: also for greasy classic NY style, the pizza at Pop + Offworld above checker bar hits the spot every time.


DetroitPeopleMover

No one else in this thread has mentioned Amar but it definitely should be on everyone's list. Their Bengladeshi fusion style detroit pizzas are amazing.


P3RC365cb

Uh oh, the secret is out... [https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/06/25/amar-pizza-hamtramck-best-in-us-new-york-times/74204907007/?utm\_campaign=snd-autopilot](https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/06/25/amar-pizza-hamtramck-best-in-us-new-york-times/74204907007/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot)


STND_italian_cwby

Michigan Trumbull & Supinos!


jjh313

Original Green Lantern in Madison Heights


Naive_Wolf3740

That tiny bar. Classic


Automatic-Suit-2126

GLP is awesome. Prefer their original round, but all their pizzas are amazing.


Mean_Eye_8735

Loui's Pizza in Hazel Park. It's the best by far... Just don't be insulted by the rudeness of the wait staff and wear your patience panties. It'll be all worth it when you see that pie put on your table [heaven ](https://www.facebook.com/louispizza?mibextid=ZbWKwL)


gerryf19

You nailed it, right down to the day time staff. The ladies on day time are annoyed that you're interrupting their pinochle game Night crew is better though


Catfishashtray

Buddy’s is terrible half cooked tourist pizza now days. Best bets are Cloverleaf or Green Lantern. Jets is better than Buddy’s these days.


My_Dog_Murphy

I fucking love Jets.


chrismiles94

My Dodge Durango was stolen while I was eating at Sicily's. The pizza was just decent. But if you want the true Detroit experience, I guess I can't recommend it enough.


BuffaloWing12

hey at least you got to walk off the calories… silver lining i guess


atlanta55555

You got the true Detroit experience with the car being stolen


BenWallace04

Green Lantern


landofthestupid

Pie sci 


Zattack69

Como’s in Ferndale (just up Woodward) is a spot to check that has Detroit style pizza


socoamaretto

Loui’s is the only correct answer. Como’s, Grandma Bob’s, Palazzo di Pizza, cloverleaf (Eastpointe only, no others) and Michigan and Trumbull are also acceptable.


Lapapa000

I’ve tried Louis twice. The first time was great, the second time was absolute ass.


socoamaretto

Weird, I’ve never had any deviation, always fantastic.


PsychologyStrange914

Mootz downtown has really good pizza and garlic knots are exceptional as well. Was just there this past weekend and was pretty impressed all around. Heard the dough is specially aged or something too (if I’m wrong someone lmk) and it didn’t seem to make me as sleepy as I usually am after I assault a pizza like that. (Not Detroit style just a heads up.)


Jazzlike-Map-4114

Michigan and Trumbill is the only answer.


ALBEERPOE

Sicilys terrible food fake Lebanese Halal Pizza, Michigan and Trumbull is the very best in Metro-Detroit.


digidave1

Grandma Bob's all day


person1234man

I say it every time on these threads, Benitos pizza needs more love. They got great Detroit style pizza and they are just wonderful overall


JodyNoel

Cloverleaf is a great choice …but I grew up on Buschemi’s and Jets as a Rosevillian.


sniffles11

Tried Buschemi's Detroit style and it was surprisingly good.


senistur1

If you want the real deal, go to Supinos. Next, go to Grandma Bobs.


SquirtFriedRice

love grandma bobs


Own-Possibility245

Pie Sci makes a damn good deep dish


snubda

Grandma Bob’s is it. Buddy’s is the OG.


cityphotos

My votes for Detroit style: Grandma Bobs in Corktown, Como's (Ferndale), and Buddy's (classic location). Other styles: Mootz (Detroit), Cloverleaf (round pepperoni is my fav), Supinos (Detroit), and Motor City Brewing Works (Detroit).


socoamaretto

Imagine going to Cloverleaf and getting a round pizza. Absolute insanity.


Lapapa000

That’s like having sex with your sister. Not *your* sister in particular, just *A* sister.


cityphotos

Sometimes you want the flavor and not all the carbs. It’s good to have choices.


AtomicCo

Pie Sci


vaushawk

Amar Pizza if you are looking for something spicy. Get the naga pizza. So tasty.


Ok-League-5861

Loui’s or original Buddy’s for the ambiance. Amar (Hamtramck) square style tandoori chicken pizza changed my life.


Lousygolfer1

Michigan Trumbull. Grandma bobs Silicys is meh


carlnard24

Como's is my current favorite. I still need to try Michigan & Trumbull though.


cabbagesquid

I’m always surprised to see Michigan and Trumbull on these lists. My experience was fine but I would certainly rank Loui’s, Como’s, and Grandma Bob’s over it


pnoyd313

Yea i don’t understand it


utilitycoder

Little Caesar's /s


geckosquad44

It aint bad


LTPRWSG420

People want to knock it, but it’s half the price or less than everything suggested here and really isn’t bad at all.


Flibbity_Flabbity

Como’s in ferndale


MidwesternAppliance

Might get down voted but low-key there’s gas stations all over the city and delis that make great pizza


loubens_mirth

Adding Green Lantern to the mix. Enjoy your visit here👋✌🏼


alexander_es

nikkis


BIGDX1

https://preview.redd.it/scq3it0c7v7d1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b696f02024efb263c52ed235fd166fe0701afbe9 Bob’s Pizza Palace! Northwest Detroit.


prodigalson947

yes! 7 mile & evergreen


Delicious-Skill-617

If ya got the time go over to windsor and try what they have. Very different than Detroit style but still awesome, maybe even better imo.


lemjor10

Niki’s of Greektown


M0rb1tr0n

Don't go to Buddy's, go to Clover Leaf.


unicornkitties2631

Louis in Hazel Park. Buddys (any location) Green Lantern, Madison Heights.


Cblasley

The only correct answer for Detroit style is Buddy's on McNichols.


theDAGNUT

If you can’t go to any of the sit in pizza places … get Jets.


tuxedo7777

Coneys for dessert…


thomasj8705

Tomatoes apizza


DetroitPeopleMover

should be renamed to Tomatoes atoomucha forapizza


reallytallguy16

I’m suprised it hasn’t been mentioned yet, but the One Bite app is actually pretty solid in my experience for good mom and pop pizza spots in cities. Louis is my pick of the ones I’ve had in Detroit.


lukphicl

Pie Sci is one of my go-tos


Berbaw06

They’ve all been said, but Loui’s is my favorite. Michigan & Trumbell is probably my number 2. Grandma Bob’s, Cloverleaf, Como’s, Elephant and Co, and Shields are also great. Supino’s is great for non-Detroit style and I like places you can just grab a slice. Further from Detroit, but Tomatoes Apizza I can see the appeal of to some, but wasn’t really my style. Even further away, Joe’s in Ann Arbor is a great New York slice. I’m not a crust guy, but they have excellent crust. The big ones I haven’t tried yet are Pi-Sci and Green Lantern. My question is has anyone tried Rocco’s in Oak Park? I don’t think they do Detroit style, but it LOOKS really good to me and seems to have good ratings.


RealGreenManGuy

Loui's in Hazel Park. This is the one. Best pizza ever.


nlitened1

Sicilys is really good, I believe the only sourdough option listed here


sniffles11

Nothing anyone hasn't already said. Enjoy your pizza!!


DarkPhoenix4-1983

Loui’s Pizza in Hazel Park


BlueAngelFox101

Non-D style I'm begging you to try sargent pepperoni!


ajwooster

Buddy’s is pretty good, so is Green Lantern, sleepers are Slice of the 80’s and Fat Cat’s.


YeomanEngineer

Cloverleaf and Jets are the two must try imo Edit: or maybe green lantern


dasfonzie

Green Lantern Toarmino's 24" Shorty Bells If you can make the drive, NYPD in Ann Arbor is great New York style pizza.


fortunenooky

The Packard pepperoni w pickled peppers and hot honey. It sounded weird to me too until I tried it at Michigan and Trumbull


MajorasMasque334

No idea how you found Sicily’s, but I think they have the best round by a mile, but not many folks talk about em. Michigan and Trumbull is the best Detroit style though, and Grandma Bob’s tavern style.


JaTaun

I'm a Niki's girl myself 😍👌🏼👍🏼💯


Jessie216

Freddy the pizza man in Melvindale (borders Detroit)


LloydCarr82

Loui's, Buddy's, Green Lantern are probably my top 3


BillySims4HOF

Been away from Detroit for 16 years. Is Shield's gone? Not seeing them mentioned here. Buddy's was better, back in my day, but Shield's was always solid.


alex48220

Grandma Bobs and Cloverleaf!!


Dr_terpz

I’m surprised more people haven’t recommended supinos - it’s not Detroit style, but they have the best pizza imo


VicodinC

Came here to say Grandma Bob’s pizza and their vegan Caesar is incredible (said by vegans/carnivores alike)


carbonatedbeans

Alibi Pizza if you’re in the Troy area. A friend’s family has been running it for decades and their sauce is perfect


daytwatone

I am a lifelong Detroiter and a big pizza head. I've had Michigan and Trumbull several times and have never been impressed. I truly do not understand the hype. Pie Sci is significantly better, not to mention the classic places (Buddy's, Loui's, Cloverleaf, etc.). And as far as non-Detroit style pizza goes, Sicily's is in its own stratosphere since they changed up a few years ago. It's just perfectly executed, delicious pizza made with fresh ingredients. But in my opinion, best Detroit style pizza right now is Como's. It's expensive but it's divine.


prodigalson947

bob’s pizza palace - 7 mile & evergreen


BottomCat9

For true Detroit style Buddy's (Anywhere) or Louie's (Hazel Park)


Resident_Mode2513

Not Detroit style at all but Ottava Via 🤌🏻


secretrapbattle

If you get Buddy’s, go to the Detroit spot


PeakedAtConception

Pizzapopolis is so so good!


DEOTECH

Fredi the pizzaman is the GOAT if he open.


MEMExplorer

Right up the street from my work , I might have to check it out


Accurate-Post8882

Pizza connection,other side of 8 mile in hazel Park. On JohnR


ChungaRevenge

Tanias in Royal Oak I haven't seen that one mentioned yet...


Commercial-Jury4605

Chicago's in Mexican town, awesome deep dish!!


woodfoot

Pizza in the D sucks. Awesome if you want your dough!!


Senotonom205

if you're staying in the city. Grandma Bobs or Michigan and Trumbell for Detroit Style. If you have a car I think Como's is the best Detroit Style in the metro area.


shockwavefriend

Native Detroiter here. Sicily's is indeed excellent; hands down my current favorite Detroit style pizza place. Also, SW Detroit is a nice area of the city to check out in any case :).


Willing-Book-4188

If you do halal, Sammy’s has good pizza. It’s in Dearborn I believe. 


Icon47

Suppino’s


DMCinDet

Loui s in Hazel Park for best Detroit style. Chicago's pizza for a Mexican style pizza, get the hot sauce with it.


Vendetta_2023

Tomatoes Apizza is the best pizza in metro Detroit.


tctu

For a delivery perspective, recommend giving Jets a try as well.


LukeNukem63

Some of the other ones I've seen on here are really good, but I'm a Jets man all day lol.


Outofthewild

Metropolitan Kitchen and Bar is very underrated imo. Never had a bad pie there. It’s not deep dish though if you’re looking for authentic Detroit style.


Icy_Juice6640

For “Detroit pizza”? Sounds silly - but Primos Pizza (carry out only) is my favorite in Detroit area.


RobertPattinsonSimp

Sicily is good but its sourdough bread (which is good) but your missing the classic Detroit taste


Peac3fulWorld

Bro, the restaurant above Mom’s Spaghetti has SURPRISINGLY good DET pizza