8 Best Pizzerias in the Country

These are, in my opinion, the must try pizzerias in the country. Some thin crust, some thick, and everything in between. They don’t get better than these, most of them are in the midwest, but surprisingly not in Chicago. Feel free to give your input.

Mother Bear’s
Bloomington, IN
I’ve never had a pizza that was cooked so perfectly. The crust is not too doughy or too crispy. It’s got great thickness and a perfect dough-to-ingredients ratio. What’s best is this place has atmosphere, great location, and they give you BIG glasses of beverages. Not those wimpy ones. Mother Bear’s has my vote for the #1 pizzeria in the country. Lots of great choices, I suggest the Divine Swine or the Deluxe.

Pizza House
East Lansing, MI
There is also one in Ann Arbor, but naturally I have to favor the one in East Lansing. This is the best deep dish pizza in the country. The only thing that they lose a point to compared to my #1 Mother Bear’s pizza is that Pizza House doesn’t have as much atmosphere. Me and the college roomies would come here as a tradition every Sunday before finals. I recommend their deep dish sausage and green pepper pizza.

The Ambassador
Houghton, MI
Like unique pizza? If you want pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, or any of that you can go to any pizza place. But if you want something unique go to the Ambassador. The ambassador also scores #1 in terms of best atmosphere. The interior is magnificent and unique, with plenty to look at. I suggest going on a busy night before or after a Michigan Tech hockey game. Order either the Chicken Garlic or Tostada pizza, and they cut the pizza into square slices.

The Pie Hole
Boise, ID
I recommend their tomato and and pesto pizza. Delicious. They’re big thin, cheesy, and full of flavor.

Cassano’s
Dayton, OH
What Cassano’s lacks in atmosphere, they make up for in history. Lots of history at this place. If you’re a thin-crust lover this is the place to go. Probably my top for for thin crust pizza. They have very unique sausage that comes out of a grinder. Go with the sausage. They could do a better job with their cheese however. They also feature square pieces. It’s their ingredients that add so much to this fine thin crust.

Partners
Peachtree City, GA
Great atmosphere and great variety on the menu. I recommend going with a bunch of crazy teenagers like I did, also roll up in a golf cart (dont’ worry, it won’t be strange in Peachtree City). Like unique pizzas? You have to try their potato pizza, delicious.

Mellow Mushroom
Knoxville, TN
Although originating in Atlanta, I ate at the one in Knoxville. They one of the best selections of unique pizzas. If you’re a fan of white sauce, this is the place to get it.

Irene’s Pizza
Baraga, MI
This doesn’t make the list because it’s in my hometown. It really is great pizza. I’ve never seen pizza quite like it before. They also cut their pizza into square slices. The packaging is great, you have to love the air bubble in the white paper bag. But if you don’t like greasy pizza, this isn’t the place for you, this is the greasiest pizza on the list. If you’re going through Baraga, make a stop, you’ve gotta try their House Special.

Hideaway
Stillwater, OK