Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. Kansas City’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 15 places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
Local legends
Waldo Pizza
, three locations
Want a thin crust pizza that takes cheesy to the next level? Try “Kansas City’s Great Little Place” and its combination of mozzarella, provolone, Swiss, cheddar + muenster cheeses.
Minsky’s Pizza
, 17 locations
Close your eyes and walk 20 feet in any direction... you’ll more than likely end up at a Minsky’s. The pie shop has earned its place as KC’s most ubiquitous pizza connoisseurs, and for good reason.
Old Shawnee Pizza
, three locations
Since 1969, this family-owned business has served up slices of heaven with cracker-thin crusts to local pizza lovers.
Fun combos
Grinders KC
, Crossroads
Nosh + mosh at this live music venue known for it’s fantastic fare.
Pizza Bar
, Power & Light
This pair as old as time shines in the Power & Light District where Thursday evenings means $15 pizzas with $5 craft beers all night long.
Up-Down KC
, Crossroads
Mario Kart and Mac-n-Cheese pizza. Yes, you heard us right — this arcade bar specializes in crafting cheesy slices to fuel your evening of classic gaming.
Cross-country crusts
Third Coast Pizza , Lenexa
Dig into some deep dish at this Chicago-inspired joint. Want more than just a pie, try itsChicago dogs or a slice of “Mommy’s Homemade Cheesecake,” made straight from the heart and going straight into your stomach.
Providence Pizza , Westport + Grandview
Step outside of the pizza box and try a rectangular slice. No, we’re not recommending St. Louis-style, but rather a classic from up north. Get a taste of its Detroit-style Motor City pie and you’ll understand.
Pizza Tascio , three locations
East Coast pizza made with only the finest ingredients (can anyone say “100% whole milk mozz” without drooling?) is what Pizza Tascio is all about.
Fancier fare
Martin City Brewing Co.
, six locations
Pizza, beer + the KC Current — this southside classic is not only available for sit-down, but will soon enough be available
in the world’s first stadium built for women’s sports.
Il Lazzarone
, Rivermarket
Forgo greasy fare and step into a Neapolitan dream — this Rivermarket joint is more divine than dive. Try its Margherita made traditional with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil + sea salt. Simple, just as the Italians intended.
Clay and Fire
, Westside
Crispy, cheesy, delicious — what more could you want from a brick-oven fired pizza? Exceptional spices and fresh produce from nearby farms? They’ve got that too.
It’s delivery
Pizza Shuttle
, two locations
K-State and KU grads may remember the good ol’ days of ordering 10 Fers like they were going out of style. Now you can relive the glory of a late night study sesh with delivery from one of its two KC locations.
Leone Original Pizza
, Overland Park
Sick of traditional delivery options? Try this traditional New York Style slice that’s fed the metro for over 30 years.
Pizza 51
, South Plaza
Think a gas station turned college pizza joint sounds like the perfect place for a delicious slice + a cold beer? You’d be more than right — sweeten the deal by ordering delivery and never leaving your couch again.
We know, this is just a piece of the pie. If your favorite place to get pizza wasn’t mentioned, let us know so we can show it some love in the future.