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Best Pizza in Detroit
The most essential pies in Detroit, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 16 pizzerias here, with Detroit and Neo-Neapolitan leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 16
- High score
- 9.4
- On the map
- 16
List last updated August 2026
#1 in Detroit
Buddy's Pizza
Detroit · Editorial score 9.4
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Detroit pizza by style
Detroit pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Detroit?
Our editorial team currently ranks Buddy's Pizza as the best pizza in Detroit, Michigan. The birthplace of Detroit-style pan pizza since 1946. A detroit-leaning pie that helps define what pizza tastes like in Detroit today.
What style of pizza is Detroit known for?
Detroit is the most common style among our ranked Detroit pizzerias (9 of 16). The top-rated Detroit spot is Buddy's Pizza.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Detroit?
We currently rank the top 16 pizza places in Detroit, Michigan, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Detroit?
Every Detroit pizzeria is reviewed on five criteria — crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency — combined into an editorial score from 0 to 10. Rankings are updated as we revisit and add new places.