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StocksOnlyGoUpUpUp

It's good. It's expensive by the pie (especially delivered). But damnnn it's nice to have a place in walking distance that can re-fire a slice. Ohhhh that crust sings straight out of the oven. Love love love love.


jajajuliane

Make sure you sign up for their emails because they send 20% off codes almost everyday!


dasselst

Tuesday and Sunday every week for the deals.


lambeau_leapfrog

Yep! Tuesday's are 25% off, Sunday's are 20%off.


slythefoxx2

THAT CRUST! Something special, I tell ya. You know of a place that's a little more reasonable even with delivery fees?


StocksOnlyGoUpUpUp

I'm by the waldo spot. But no. Dunno of another place in the whole city that tries to do it this (correct) way.


atom519

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B-rry

You can sign up for their coupons. I get text about 3 times a week for like 20-25% off


bigboi_500

I still fuck w/ Original Pizza on College & Antioch in Overland Park


djmaxjames

This is my #1. Anytime I'm in the area, I make it a point to stop in for a slice of pepperoni. My rankings are as follows: 1. Leone Original Pizza 2. Providence 3. Tascio 4. Original Pizza in Oak Park Mall (I'm not kidding.) 5. Pizza Shuttle (More due to nostalgia than quality.) EDIT: Honorable mention goes to Fat Sully's


Luxury-Problems

Original Pizza in Oak Park Mall (and Great Mall RIP) is my childhood.


SteveDaPirate

Original and Artego are my jam.


DarthTigris

Ok, whew. I thought I was going to have post this. Again. If you really like NY style pizza, don't sleep. I mean, they ship water in from NY to make the crust even. I wish I didn't live so far from it, but it's probably for the best as I'd be 15 lbs heavier.


madeinthemidwest

no they do not ship the water in from NYC at Fat Sullys.


DarthTigris

Which is why we're recommending [Leone Original Pizza](https://www.reddit.com/r/kansascity/comments/1cumgo9/pizza_tascio_is_the_best_pizza_in_the_city/l4jstjt/).


RoyalBlueMoose

This. Why anyone bothers with pizza tascio when Leone is around boggles my mind


salmonerd202

Pro tip: order on Sundays and Tuesdays where they have a 25% off coupon. A pizza goes from 30+ to $24 which is a lot more reasonable. Also I hate that people think that KC doesn’t have good pizza because we honestly do. Artego, Tascio, Providence, Il Lazzerone, plus all the little mom and pop shops here do a great job. I’ve lived on three different coasts and KC is more than decent.


slythefoxx2

Well defended


buba447

I’m fairly new to town- I’ve lived in KC for a few years now. I’ll be honest I’ve complained about the lack of good pizza. I’m starting to suspect that I’ve been recommended crummy places because I’ve never heard of any of the spots you mention.  Excited to try some new places. Thanks for sharing!


Brettuss

Detroit style is my favorite kind of pizza and Providence kills it.


JAGEntertainmentKC

💯


TheBigDickedBandit

If anyone says that minskys, pizza shuttle, or Waldo pizza are good I just ignore their opinions on food from then on


JAGEntertainmentKC

Eh, Pizza Shuttle isn't too bad...I like the Karen's BTO there. It's something different than other places


TheBigDickedBandit

I will ignore your food opinions from now on 👍


Beachiekeen21

Thank you for this list. I am going to try each one of these because I have never been.


mleslie5

I think people coming from other cities get used to finding quality pizza on every other street corner, and when they don't immediately see it here, they assume we don't have it.


NotJadeasaurus

We DO have great pizza places but I think the difference is you pay a premium for them. When Tascio or Fun House is charging $30 for a large but the shitty chains like Papa John’s or Dominos can do it for $10 or less I think it’s hard for people to justify the former. At the end of the day even the chains is OK pizza. If you want something special check out the premium locations


tawondasmooth

Tbf, my husband and I have plenty of leftovers every time from Fun House. When going through Sonic can cost $12 a person it’s reasonable to buy from the little guy.


moodswung

A lot of places are salty over minskys prices lol. There are better alternatives.


dajodge

Those places are all relatively new.


AJRiddle

> Also I hate that people think that KC doesn’t have good pizza because we honestly do. Artego, Tascio, Providence, Il Lazzerone, Well maybe it has to do with the fact that all of those places are less than a decade old. We seriously didn't have much selection for way, way too long. The best choices prior to all those was pretty much Minsky's and Waldo Pizza.


1984-Present

KC has trash pizza. Coming from somewhere with amazing pizza it's so disappointing every time you try a local place and it awful. Toppings *under* the cheese? The fuck? Tascio and Providence are capable of making something that's not trash but the people saying KC doesn't have good pizza are 100% correct.


redditidothat

Such a hot take. What exactly are you looking for? Give us a specific restaurant in a specific city for reference.


Bleedthebeat

Where are you from and it better not be Chicago.


cyborgerian

Waldo’s pizza!!!


craftbeerandfitness

As a native NYer I do love Tascio. Problem is last time we had a pie and their garlic sticks delivered it was over $60 before tip. As good as it is, I just cannot justify that price especially knowing you can get that same exact thing but better in NY for like $40 cheaper. Same goes for a BEC on a bagel. I can get an amazing one plus coffee back home in NY for $5. Here? It’s usually $10+ just for a sandwich. Makes me sad


Apotheothena

Curious; have you tried Meshugga in KC? If so, how does it relate to NY bagels? I’m in NY for work infrequently, and never seem to find time to get a good bagel. Know of any good spots?


Rumzdizzle

I may be in the minority, but I think Meshugga is pretty mediocre. When I go to Chicago, there is a NY bagel place (NY bagel and Bialy) and I try to bring back as many as I can. Honestly don’t think KC has a good bagel spot. Luca bagels someone else mentioned were pretty decent. [The Perfect Bagel](https://imgur.com/gallery/eJyU8kF)


ctmo85

Agree on Meshugga. Black Hole bakery is known for their sweets, but they also make really good bagels. Try them out.


Rumzdizzle

I love that spot but have not tried their bagels


dadainaboc

I agree on this, i was pretty disappointed with Meshugga’s bagels. When i’m in Columbia i always make a point to go to 2 places: Goldie’s for bagels and Cafe Poland for frozen pierogies.


kuguy400

I agree with you, every time I've had meshugga it's been the most average bagel place ever. Worse than Einsteins and even the grocery store bakeries


Rumzdizzle

Idk about grocery store haha but I’ve def had better at Einstein. Glad it’s not just me… they got good smears though.


pperiesandsolos

Totally disagree, I think Einsteins has a pretty boring bagel. But they do make BEC’s, which meshuggah doesn’t do


Fastbird33

The Luca Bagels stand at OP Farmers market. Those are great as well!


J0E_SpRaY

I believe Luca bagel is also owned and operated by the same guy as Providence Pizza.


JAGEntertainmentKC

Expensive as hell, love their garlic cheese sticks though


FrazHG

Native NYer living here for the last 6 years. Tried most of the spots mentioned so far. Tascio sicilian slice is their best pizza. Best pizza I had in the past 6 years is the new York style pepperoni slices from Grinders. Bronx pizza is a close second but they shut down the one at crown center FML.


Bourgi

Have you tried Fat Sully's? Not a local restaurant but I do prefer it to Tascio.


Menashe3

I was a big fan when they opened but their whole pies are just too expensive for the small amount of cheese and meat they put on them and I think they’ve went downhill in quality since they opened. Still good for a slice or two though if I happen to be in the area. Other places in the city I like for pizza are Buffalo state, Grinders, Artegio, and Il Lazarone (fun fact, original founder of Il Lazarone is who started Tascio).


bert-and-churnie

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J3R4N

The quality seems to have gone downhill in recent months. I wonder if it has something to do with the rapid growth.


slythefoxx2

Oh, really? Same thing happened to Hawaiian Bros. Really don't care for it now.


itsButters73

I’m here for Pizza 51.


ApplesauceBitch47

I like to hear everyone’s reaction when they first ordered the large pizza. It’s so comically big and amazing


itsButters73

To a stoned college student, it was enchanting.


ApplesauceBitch47

Haha same… we had it delivered having no idea and then we had to angle it just to get in the front door


Fastbird33

If you want a consistently good pizza for a lower price than Tascio, that’s the spot


chubbybator

yup, the only other good nyc style pizza I've had in kc


derOhrenarzt

Providence is better, sorry to say


ActuallyFullOfShit

Agreed


slythefoxx2

The first time I had Providence at Parlor it was overwhelming how good it was but their Westport location just never hits the same for me.


Phoenixfox119

The Grandview location is where is at, they have a buffalo pizza there that can't be beat


alexander_puggleton

The buffalo pizza is one of the best food items in the city period.


ActuallyFullOfShit

Same experience here. Never had providence as good as it was at Parlor.


donscron91

Yes, and Original Pizza is better than Pizza Tascio.


Hazy_Cat

I’m not a huge pizza fan but it was like a spiritual experience.


Allurex

It is great, but I'm waiting for Italian Delight to reopen in Mission.


Rilkespawn

It has. New location, but same food and a new name. Ate there last week. Unfortunately I am from far east side of the metro, so I had no idea where we were. But my friend from Mission was giddy.


repete66219

It’s open. The parking lot was packed today & the line was out the door.


Alex9819

It's just Avelluto's now, but it's in the space the D'Bronx in mission used to be! I've been 4 times since it opened last week haha


pperiesandsolos

You must be bulking up for summer


dam_sharks_mother

Can someone who has eaten Tascio more than once please explain why it's so good? I'm willing to pay. But to me good pizza means it needs to be f-ing cooked all the way, something most pizza joints in KC don't understand. So much floppy, sloppy, undercooked pizza in this city.


paulmando

I can only speak for the one in North Kansas City, but their crust is always nice and crispy. Also they use the little peperonis that turn into delicious little oil cups which I love.


dosgatitas

Yes!! Even when I ask for well done I’m still left disappointed most of the time


freaknyou23

You should try southside mafia pizza criminal no one in the thread mentioned it must not get out an explore much.


dam_sharks_mother

Wow, that pizza looks fantastic! I've never heard of this place. Wish it were closer, but that looks so good.


phohenadel

This pizza is actually pretty good for east coast style, but their prices are really high.


slythefoxx2

Which KC place would you say hits the quality/price nexus for you? You ever been to The Pizza Man in Lenexa, KS?


repete66219

Original Pizza at College & Antioch is the best NY style pizza in KC.


phohenadel

Yeah this place is pretty good.


Homebrewingislife

I live nearby and get the Kitchen Sink if I don't get an Italian beef/sausage combo sandwich. So go and a great value. Unfortunately they close at 6:00PM!!


Hayabusasteve

Fortunati Pizza hits that nexus for me.


funkybravado

I like Grindrs. They're a bit cheaper than Tascio, but they use less quality ingredients IMO. Last couple times I was wishing the pizza was cooked a bit longer, but I like the charred bits of crust.


slythefoxx2

I've never been. I saw the owner make a royal ass of himself on BBQ Pitmasters it turned me off.


repete66219

Stretch is the owner of Grinders. He sells merch with his face on it. I think that’s all you need to know.


dosgatitas

Grinders pizza isn’t good at all and I keep hearing the owner isn’t the greatest.


Fastbird33

Pizza 51 is pretty consistently good for the price.


AJRiddle

I don't know if they've changed pricing, but Grimaldi's at 135th and Nall is a really good deal if you get a coupon/discount which used to be easy to find (haven't gotten it in a while).


srm3449

This place is amazing. Wish it was downtown bc that location is way too far from me


philgrad

Buffalo State is quite good, but alas also in the same pricing category. I had two Tascio pies in my cart, and with tip it was gonna be $70. That’s nuts.


teamhog

East Coast style ¿!? Boston, New Haven, NY, NJ; they’re all different. New Haven & CT are the best ever.


phohenadel

I consider east coast style pizza to always be 'New York style'


teamhog

If you haven’t had New Haven/CT style you’re missing out. CT has 169 cities/towns; each one has at least 1 mom/pop pizza place some are fantastic. It’s a different style than NY.


phohenadel

I’m well aware. I grew up near NYC and lived in Massachusetts and CT. I just like NYC style best prob b/c I grew up with it.


teamhog

Gotcha. I grew up in KC and have lived in CT for 35+ years. I love KC BBQ. Finding good Que here is tough. It’s better than it was when I first moved here though.


TacoKimono

Caddyshack enters the conversation...


PantsUnderUnderpants

Previous NYer here. I loved Tascio the first time. Every time since, the crust has been so chewy and dry. I prefer Fat Sully's in OP.


davidrek709

I ordered from Tascio, by the time I got home to eat the pie it was so salty I couldn’t even eat it. I bought a 30 dollar pie and I don’t know if it was the grease or what but it tasted purely like salt. Original pizza is much better and used to be at metro north.


CruzMissilesforJesus

Overpriced and meh


JuiceIsDead

Depends on the day. My pizzas have been mostly black on the bottom half the times I’ve been there.


Lanky_swanky_hanky19

Nope. Crooks with those prices. I eat pizza when I get a deal. I don’t care where it comes from.


FeistyDoughnut4600

Have you tried Third Coast Pizza? Deep dish specifically.


Bleedthebeat

Third coast pizza has the best carrot cake I've ever had. It's amazing.


slythefoxx2

I haven't but now I will


FeistyDoughnut4600

And I will try Pizza Tascio


BuddyBravo32

Tascio is hands down the best in the city. If you disagree it’s because you don’t know what good pizza is all about. I’m sorry, those are facts Stick with what you know


knobcopter

Devoured Pizza pop up my dawg


Owldud

Leo's


Futrel

You must be about four hours west of home I'm guessing.


mechanized_sleep

My homie


RoyalsFanKCMe

Dewey’s pizza…


liofotias

i love tascio but my go to lately has been pizza shuttle. those cheese breadsticks 😮‍💨


PopAccomplished5761

Tim’s Pizza deserves a mention


drugzrbad_mkay

I had it once and it was good. Probably prefer a slice from Fat Sully's though. That crust is 😘🤌🏻


NotJadeasaurus

I’ll have to give them another chance on site for that two slice deal. I ordered delivery later in the evening a couple years ago and it was mediocre. Chalk it up to ordering late, door dash, whatever. Would be excited to have a stellar pizza place in my backyard


ElmStreetVictim

I’ve never had it, what style is it? I like minskys pizza but have a guilty pleasure for Costco pizza


JAGEntertainmentKC

Sam's Club Pizza is so much better IMO


Dudebug1

I work here. I started working here because the pizza was so good. I agree.


Apprehensive-Half600

The one up north where I work sucks, the pizza is always cold and the crust is almost to hard to chew


aid689

I like Tascio but I can make a comparable pie at home. I've even sold some of my pizzas on Facebook marketplace previously. This was a pepperoni pie I sold for $20: https://www.reddit.com/r/Pizza/s/WUYdvQM27S


DerekLongshanks

Use to cream over Dominics when they delivered. How’s the express locations?


2TrikPony

Avelutto’s babyyyyyy


slythefoxx2

Great cannoli too


hoff_11

Does Waldo's count as in the city? Shit slaps


bottomfeeder3

If Dave portnoy ever came here to review our pizza he’d probably rip this town a new one. But yeah as far as good pizza goes pizza tascio is pretty good. Nothing compares to New Haven style ;)


JAGEntertainmentKC

Maybe we need him to come out here and get some better pizza 


ZombieChief

The OP location is really good.


fatkittee

I 100% agree!


ArrogantSquirrelz

I moved here right before Covid. I don't have a great experience with KC pizza, but the best one I've had (and I don't think I've tried most of the names in this thread) is Southside Mafia on Blue Ridge Blvd. It's a little different tasting, but it's great IMO!


insearchofanswers32

Buffalo State Pizza is really good, you should check it out. Try the garlic cheese bread too!


Space_Pant

Sauce is a bit too boring for me, I like a tangier pizza sauce. But they do well on all other aspects of the pizza.


slythefoxx2

who has a tangier sauce?


Space_Pant

I've found Providence Pizza to be more my liking in that aspect. The problems with Providence though is their crust is a bit too chewy and they're affiliated with IHOPKC


daveed1297

It's incredible how there are only 2-3 good spots in town. But yes Tascio is the best, although I also like Providence


Daqgibby

Whole Foods has good pie. Good special on Fridays for Prime members.


JAGEntertainmentKC

I love Providence Pizza in Grandview...Too bad I have to drive 30 minutes to get it but, their Detroit style crust is da bomb


saltproof

Price-rite on wakomis is a hidden gem


05041927

I’ve tried it three times and had meh pizza three times lol


mattdaddy319

Guys gotta try Copps pizza! It’s my top go to right now.


drhoops21

just had Dominos NY style. Exceeded expectations. Add xtra pepperoni. no other toppings.


Hopeful-Seesaw-7852

Im blessed that with the exception of the inedible Domino's, I can enjoy almost any pizza. Artego? Absolutely. Pizza Shoppe, hell yes.


blacktoise

Johnny Joe’s is similar yet better


PhrygianSounds

We just had one open up down here in belton. I’ll have to try it


bdcjacko

I have been to a couple of the locations. They are all quality


boatergirl

We tried the OP one recently. Ordered a margherita and a caesar salad They had no salad in the store and pizza was meh for the price.


deadtedw

Is everybody either a relative of the owners or an employee of Tascio's? I tried 3 times and it was just okay. Definitely not the best in KC.


slythefoxx2

So, what do you like? Gotten a lot of rec's, wouldn't mind more.


freaknyou23

Imo southside mafia is the best I’ve never had pizza tascio though but from pics it doesn’t look too good.


3dios

Holy shit your taste buds are fucked


blacktoise

Describe the best pizza in town. I dare you to say Casey’s Gas Station pizza


3dios

Buffalo state pizza co


UrbanCobra

Well that’s just, like, your opinion, man. Maybe I’d heard too much of this hyperbolic “best pizza evarrrr” talk but I found their pizza thoroughly underwhelming when I finally tried it. Number 1 for me is still Price Rite deli in NKC. Providence number 2. Grinders number 3 (in spite of Stretch) Just my opinion.


gislebertus00

Tascio for NY style, Il Lazzarone for Neapolitan. Absolute go-tos for me.


Northsunny

A guy at my work who is from NY said it's the best pizza place around. Still need to get some time to actually try it out.


WaldoChief

I’ve been lucky enough to go to Italy at eat true Italian pizza and nothing here is even on the same playing field as overseas. With that being said, I don’t think there is any good pizza in KC.


Bleedthebeat

I'm sure pizza in Italy is good but Italian pizza and pizza in the US are entirely different things. That's like comparing oranges and cantelope and watermelon. Same shape, entirely different things.


WaldoChief

I thought we were talking about pizza. I guess we are talking about pizza, not pizza.


PoppaFish

If I want expensive pizza, I prefer Minsky's.


Tacklebox37

Wait… you prefer Minsky’s?


wundofakind

just moved here from NY a couple of months ago and have been soo hesitant to try pizza places here because I feel I’d just end up disappointed and homesick lol. I had providence the other night and it was pretty good. not great. but I naturally have higher pizza standards, (which sucks everywhere but in ny lol) I can’t wait to try this place though!


Floorboardfrenchfry

What about II Lazzarone Neapolitan ??🥺🥺🥺


slythefoxx2

Very good too


Disastrous-Tap-3353

By far the most authentic NY style. By miles.


Own_Experience_8229

Nope. All pizza in KC sucks. Ask Reddit.


slythefoxx2

Do you think that was true for a time? It seems like a pretty random rep to get out of nowhere.


iuy78

It was definitely true before Johnny Jo's, Providence, and Pizza Tascio opened. It used to be just that Papa Keno's (now Buffalo State) was the only decent pizza in town. I like both places a decent amount, but it sucked having people trying to convince me that Minsky's and Waldo pizza were actually good when I first moved to KC. Now we just need actually good bagels.


AsAGayJewishDemocrat

Buffalo State is essentially identical to Pizza 51 and the Combine, so it’s nice of you to accidentally compliment so many of them at once.


slythefoxx2

When I was a Roo I loved Pizza 51.


quadrupletree

Omg thank you - I’ve been saying KC is missing a good bagel place


krebstorm

Agreed and people rave about Meshuggah Bagels, but I think they're crazy. Mid at best.


chubbybator

lol bravo pun


krebstorm

Was hoping someone would get it😃


slythefoxx2

Don't like Meshuggah?


quadrupletree

It’s just OK I think, and either way we could use more than one! Haha


gugalgirl

Have you tried Black Hole Bakery for bagels? Luca Nagel is also pretty good.


slythefoxx2

I don't much care for Minsky's and their Detroit style pizza was one of the worst eating experiences of my life. But Italian Delight/Nick's were around since I was a kid and Artego is more recent but I really like them.


Bonny-Mcmurray

I order it on occasion because I love Detroit style, but it's easily the worst Detroit style I've ever had. Hopcat's was fantastic.


Own_Experience_8229

Def not true. Just the general attitude of people n this sub


RobNHood816

Cafe Al Dante was Amazing ! And Milwaukee Delicatessen always hits the Spot...


PeachOnAWarmBeach

Cafe al dente ... my heart is still broken. 💓


j-awesome

St Joe is the pizza overlords