It’s National Pizza Day!
Now, some might say that every day is National Pizza Day. But that’s a whole different argument and a whole different story.
For now, we will just concentrate on the U. S. cities where the pizza is worth traveling for. Everyone has their take on which city is number one when it comes to pizza. New York vs. Chicago is one of the more popular debates when it comes to pizza.
It's all subjective to personal taste, but these cities below sure do stand out when it comes to pizza, one of the best dishes in the world.
New York, New York
This is undoubtedly the pizza capital of the world. There’s no question that people travel here just to get a slice of pizza. You can’t walk a block in Manhattan without running into a pizza joint. Although there are numerous kinds of pizza in the city – including places where you literally have to use a napkin to ‘blot’ the oil off the slice – perhaps the best-known of which is the now-chain restaurant known as Ray’s Pizza. But do try to find the famous Lombardi’s Pizza in Little Italy in Manhattan on Spring Street.
Brooklyn, New York
Technically, Brooklyn is considered a borough of New York City. But it deserves to be broken out because it houses some of the best pizza joints in the city. And nobody does it better than Di Fara, which will celebrate its 60th year in business next year. Go ahead and be bold and get the square pizza.
Chicago, Illinois
The home of the deep-dish pizza. Giordano's. Pequod’s. Lou Malnati's. Amidst all that Chicago has to offer tourists, the pizza is to die for. You can thank us later.
Detroit, Michigan
This might seem like a surprising and underrated choice, but the deep dish pizza at Pizza Papalis is outstanding. These pies are so packed that it’s a good bet you won’t be able to finish more than a couple of slices. Take a break from gambling since it is located near the casinos in downtown. Eat a slice and head over to the Motown Museum. Trust us, it will be worth it.
New Haven, Connecticut
In this shadow of Yale University lives an entire culture of some of the best pizza in the country. While you’re showing junior around the campus, stop in and get some pizza at Sally’s.
Miami and Tampa, Florida
You probably raised an eyebrow that two Florida cities would be on this list. But remember that South Florida and Southwest Florida are loaded with transplanted New Yorkers. And they brought their northern pizza-making skills with them.
St. Louis, Missouri
The city of St. Louis has a thriving Italian-American population. Not that pizza is an exclusive Italian proprietary thing. Let’s face it, making a pizza is not exactly a difficult recipe. But they sure do know how to put it all together, especially at Imo's, Guido’s Pizzeria and Tapas.
San Francisco, California
Yes, they do make good pizza on the West Coast. The popular restaurant Flour + Water spun off a second location that is dedicated to its pizza and has only grown in dining popularity. Little Italy is a must visit when spending time in the city by the bay. And, of course, San Francisco is a tourism dream with its many attractions.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
There’s nothing like a hot slice on a frigid day. Not only does the city have a thriving pizza scene, but for the last 13 years it has had one of the coolest twists on the traditional pizza pie. Pizzeria Lola offers Korean specialties as toppings to its traditional New York crust. The restaurant’s owner is the winner of a James Beard award. Minneapolis has hosted the Super Bowl, World Series and a Final Four. And who can forget about the Mall of America, where some people just fly in to shop for the day.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Some of the best pizzas in America can be found here. Iron Born Pizza boasts truly unique pies that travelers can grab in both Millvale and the Strip District. Diners can even pair their pizzas with awesome pastas and sides.
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