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Best Pizza in Kansas City
The most essential pies in Kansas City, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Italian-American and Craft leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.6
- On the map
- 10
List last updated October 2026
#1 in Kansas City
Minsky's Pizza
Craft · Editorial score 9.6
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Kansas City pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Kansas City?
Our editorial team currently ranks Minsky's Pizza as the best pizza in Kansas City, Kansas. Gourmet KC-style pizza on cornmeal crust, a regional favorite for decades.
What style of pizza is Kansas City known for?
Italian-American is the most common style among our ranked Kansas City pizzerias (6 of 10). The top-rated Italian-American spot is Nick's Italian Pizza.
Where can I get great budget-friendly pizza in Kansas City?
Nick's Italian Pizza is the highest-scoring budget-friendly ($) pizzeria on our Kansas City list, with an editorial score of 9.5.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Kansas City?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Kansas City, Kansas, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Kansas City?
Every Kansas City 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.