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Best Pizza in Champaign
The most essential pies in Champaign, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Traditional and Deep Dish leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.6
- On the map
- 10
List last updated September 2026
#1 in Champaign
Papa Del's
Deep Dish · Editorial score 9.6
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Champaign pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Champaign?
Our editorial team currently ranks Papa Del's as the best pizza in Champaign, Illinois. Champaign institution famed for its thick pan-style deep dish since 1979.
What style of pizza is Champaign known for?
Traditional is the most common style among our ranked Champaign pizzerias (4 of 10). The top-rated Traditional spot is Sparky's Pizzeria (Freddie's).
Where can I get great budget-friendly pizza in Champaign?
Sparky's Pizzeria (Freddie's) is the highest-scoring budget-friendly ($) pizzeria on our Champaign list, with an editorial score of 9.4.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Champaign?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Champaign, Illinois, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Champaign?
Every Champaign 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.