From clam-covered pizza in Connecticut
to tater tot toppings in Missouri,
here's each state's best pizza place.
Post Office Pies sources its ingredients locally,
and its mozzarella is made in-house.
The pies are cooked in a brick oven,
which gives the crest a charred, crispy texture.
Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria
is popular for its wide variety of specialty pies
with toppings such as apricot sauce and reindeer sausage.
In 2015, chef and owner Chris Bianco
was hailed as America's best pizza maker by Eater.
One of his most popular pizzas, The Wiseguy,
is topped with wood-roasted onion,
house-smoked mozzarella, and fennel sausage.
Damgoode Pies is a local legend in Arkansas.
The restaurant is famous
for its eight handcrafted savory sauces.
One of Damgoode's most popular sauces
is its pink sauce,
which combines its original red sauce
with its signature spicy white sauce.
Antico Restaurant is popular in LA
for its focaccia pizza.
The tomato pie is sprinkled with caramelized garlic,
fresh sauce, and quality cheese,
and the olive-oil-laden, crispy crunch
you get with each bite
will keep you coming back for more.
Pizzeria Locale is a fast-casual restaurant
that specializes in Neapolitan pizza.
Simplicity is key, as the cooks use
only four ingredients in the dough.
The wood-burning ovens cook pizzas within minutes,
so you get your pizza fast.
Frank Pepe's Pizzeria has been around
for nearly a century.
Most importantly, the shop is known
for its white clam pizza.
Yes, seafood on a pizza.
Trust us, it is delicious!
Right next to the University of Delaware campus,
The Wood Fired Pizza Shop is a popular restaurant
for both locals and college students.
The spicy Italian and Besto Pesto specialty pizzas
are two favorites.
Old Greg's Pizza is a hot commodity down in Miami,
with customers having to wait
up to a few weeks to get a pie.
These square pies feature a sourdough base
and are loaded with delightfully oil-laden pepperoni cups.
Antico Pizza Napoletana
is about as close as you can get
to authentic Italian pizza in Georgia.
The tomatoes, mozzarella, and olive oil
are all flown in from Italy.
Even the restaurant's wood-fired ovens
are shipped in from Naples.
J. Dolan's brings New York-style pizza to Honolulu.
The thin-crust pizza is light, crispy,
and loaded with cheese.
At The Wylder, you can choose
between red pizzas and white pizzas.
The red pizza is made with organic tomatoes,
and the white pizza is made with Parmesan cream.
The Honey Badger is a favorite
and features sausage, caramelized onions, and spicy honey.
Lou Malnati's is the place to go
when it comes to Chicago deep dish.
The restaurant has a secret family recipe
for its buttery, flaky crust.
Jockamo Upper Crust allows customers to choose
from a large assortment of toppings and cheeses.
Their cheese list features a whopping 12 cheeses,
including goat cheese, pepper jack, and smoked Gouda.
Wig and Pen gets its name
from a longstanding London establishment
that survived the 1666 Great Fire of London
and the World War II blitz.
The restaurant is renowned
for both its Chicago-style deep dish
and its thin-crust pizza.
AJ's NY Pizzeria brings authentic New York pizza to Kansas.
The sauce is extra garlicky,
and the cheese is a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan.
At Impellizzeri's, it's all about the cheese pull.
With three locations in Louisville
and the original Impellizzeri's in Elizabethtown,
make sure you stop here for the best pizza in Kentucky.
Pizza Delicious started in a small alley in New Orleans,
but the restaurant has expanded over the years
because of the demand for its New York-style pizzas.
Customers rave about the thin crust
and love the cheese-to-sauce ratio.
Slab is famous for its Sicilian-style pizza,
which is made fresh with hand-mixed dough.
Although the slabs appear to be thick and heavy,
the dough is surprisingly light and fluffy.
The cheese is spread to the edges
and caramelizes as it bakes.
All pizzas at Joe Squared are made with sourdough
and baked in a 900-degree oven,
which gives a nice crisp to the thin-crust pizza.
Since 1926, Regina Pizzeria has been a favorite in Boston.
The shop is beloved for its all-natural,
fresh ingredients and tasty pizzas.
Buddy's is the birthplace of Detroit-style pizza.
These square-shaped pies are cooked in steel pans,
making the crust thick and crispy
with crunchy bits of cheese on the corners.
In Minnesota, there's no better pizza than Black Sheep.
Their coal-fired ovens ensure a crispy crust.
Lost Pizza Co. was founded in 2007
by former college roommates.
The dough is made from scratch,
and the sauce is made from,
you guessed it, a secret recipe.
Grinders' Famous Chili Bomb Pie
features a centerpiece of tater tots,
chili, Cheez Whiz, and green onions.
Some of the restaurant's Fancy Pants toppings
include smoked salmon and crabmeat.
Biga Pizza follows the Italian tradition
of using biga rather than commercial yeast
as its dough starter.
The local hot spot is known
for its weekly specialty pizzas,
scrumptious salads, and hand-tossed dough.
At Zio's Pizzeria,
the crust on this New York-style pizza isn't too thin,
and there's a perfect sauce-to-topping ratio.
The shop also offers a variety
of specialty pizzas to choose from,
like The Original Thai or 5th Ave. Cheeseburger.
Known to have the largest slices on the Vegas strip,
Pin-Up Pizza is no joke.
These 30-inch pies are available
in seven different varieties.
Tilton House of Pizza is a go-to
if you're in the Northeast area.
The Greek-style pizzas have a thick crust
that is light and airy.
Carmine's Pizza Factory in Jersey City
has a geometric pizza that was inspired by ceramic tiles.
The geometric pizzas contain up to four different pizzas
along with a salad or dessert centerpiece.
Since 1993, Cafe Rio has brought
East Coast pizza to the Southwest.
The ingredients are made in-house and from scratch.
It even sources ingredients from local farms in New Mexico.
Di Fara Pizza is a must when it comes to New York pizza.
All ingredients are imported from Italy,
and the pies are drizzled in olive oil
both before and after baking.
Trophy Brewing Co. has several specialty pizzas.
The lamb sausage topping
and the spicy fire-roasted tomato sauce
are popular among customers.
Fireflour is known for its gourmet personal pizzas.
The mozzarella is hand-stretched,
and the organic sauce has thick chunks of tomato.
Harvest Pizzeria is known for its gourmet pies.
The sauce is made in-house,
and all the ingredients are sourced from local farmers.
The wood-fired ovens provide a crust
that is crispy, airy, and bubbly.
In 1957, Hideaway Pizza first opened its doors
near Oklahoma State University.
There are a variety of specialty pizzas to choose from,
or you can even build your own.
Dove Vivi is a family-owned pizzeria
that is famous for its cornmeal crust.
The cornmeal provides a sturdy bottom
while giving the pizza a crunchy edge.
Sarcone's Bakery has been around for more than 90 years.
Even without cheese,
the tomato pie is one of the most popular items on the menu.
Al Forno uses products from New England farms
to create Italian dishes.
It's known for its wood-grilled pizzas,
which are charred to perfection
and have a light, airy crust.
EVO Pizzeria started as a food truck in 2005
and has since become one of the most popular
brick-and-mortar establishments in South Carolina.
All of its ingredients,
including black cherry tomatoes, butternut squash,
and Carolina bacon, are locally sourced.
Grille 26 has the best thin-crust pizza in Sioux Falls.
Customers can choose between regular crust
or cauliflower crust.
Five Points Pizza in Nashville
is known for its hand-tossed New York-style pizzas.
Customers love Dave's Pie,
which is dressed with prosciutto and basil.
Home Slice brings New York-style pizza
to the Lone Star state.
Pepperoni is a favorite,
but you can also get a kit to go
to make your favorite Home Slice pie at home.
Located just off the University of Utah Campus,
The Pie Pizzeria is always buzzing.
The ApocalyptDough uses different spices
from around the world,
giving the crust a slow-burning sensation.
The Parker Pie Co. is nestled in the back of
Lake Parker Country Store in West Glover.
Be sure to stop in for the freshest ingredients in town
and a great selection of Vermont craft brews.
Pupatella is a local staple.
Its menu currently offers
25 different Neapolitan pizzas,
though our favorite is the eggplant and red pepper pizza,
which is topped with eggplant, roasted red peppers,
provola cheese, and tomato sauce.
The best pizza in Washington
can be found at The Flying Goat in Spokane.
The Flying Goat is the perfect spot
for a date or a family dinner,
and on Mondays, all pizzas are only $12.
Pies and Pints is not afraid to push the limits
when it comes to toppings.
One of the more unique specialty pies
is the grape and Gorgonzola.
Famous for its thin-crust pizza,
Zaffiro's Pizza and Bar
is one of the most popular pizza spots in Milwaukee.
The cracker-crust pizza is crispy
and loaded with toppings.
Pinky G's is a popular tourist stop
if you're in Jackson Hole.
It's known for its large portions,
so you can buy a slice or a whole pie
depending on your appetite.
While they aren't technically states,
here are the best pizza places in Washington, DC,
and Puerto Rico.
2Amys is a perfect pizza date spot in Washington, DC.
For the classic-pizza lover,
we recommend the 2Amys Pie.
Pirilo Pizza Rústica is a popular place
among locals and tourists in Puerto Rico.
The thin-crust pizza has a light sauce
and is covered with exquisite toppings
like shrimp and calamari.
So, which pizza was your favorite?
Are there any we missed?
Let us know in the comments below.