Best Pizza Chain

Newsweek

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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings
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Photo courtesy of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings
If hand-picked Italian tomatoes and freshly grated pecorino romano cheese perfectly chargrilled at 900 degrees sound delicious, then make Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings your next dinner stop. This small chain in New England and Florida serves up big flavor with margherita and prosciutto pizzas alongside Buffalo wings and meatballs your Nonna would approve of. Can't decide? Try the Half & Half Specialty for two pizzas in one.
Blaze Pizza
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Want a gluten-free crust piled with mozzarella and applewood bacon? Blaze Pizza can make it. Prefer vegan cheese, vegan chorizo and fresh veggies like spinach and cherry tomatoes? Blaze can do that too. The company prides itself on letting customers build their own fire-kissed creations however they want. You can dress up your pie with one of nearly a dozen sauces (hot honey drizzled over a cheese pizza is amazing!).
California Pizza Kitchen
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Famous for creating the first BBQ chicken pizza in Beverly Hills, California Pizza Kitchen now brings its upscale West Coast slices to every U.S. coast. The firsts don't stop there; the restaurant also introduced gluten-free and cauliflower crusts to the world. If you want something besides pizza (though who wouldn't want one covered in carne asada?), try soup and salad or a bowl of fettuccine paired with a refreshing margarita.
Domino's
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Photo courtesy of Domino's
Pizza boxes, insulated pizza carriers, the sign on top of your delivery person's car—Domino's invented the way your pizza gets delivered. You'd think a chain as big as Domino's, which serves over a million pizzas every day, would skimp on quality, but it doesn't; the company prides itself on great ingredients and tech that lets you order from anywhere, all at a price that keeps more dough in your pocket.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
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Photo courtesy of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
How did a hundred-year-old pizzeria with just 17 locations get world famous? It's New Haven's worst-kept secret: Frank Pepe perfected the art of coal-fired, Naples-inspired pizza with tomatoes, pecorino cheese, olive oil, garlic and oregano—the deliciously simple ingredients that people travel across the globe for. Once you bite into the crispy crust, you'll be glad Chef Pepe made the trek from Italy to open one of America's first pizza joints.
Giordano's
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Taste the Chicago legend—deep-dish pizza—at Giordano's, one of the Windy City's finest pizza chains. It's been cranking out stuffed pizzas piled high with Wisconsin mozzarella cheese since 1974, becoming so craveable that the restaurant now ships its pies throughout the U.S. If these thick, ooey-gooey pizzas are too much for you to handle, don't worry; Giordano's thin-crust options are just as tasty and made with just as much love.
Godfather's Pizza
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Godfather's has created "a pizza you can't refuse": tons of toppings, from delicious staples like beef and Italian sausage to more adventurous ingredients like pickles and pineapples, generously spread over mozzarella and your choice of crust. While you can opt for a classic like pepperoni and mushrooms, it's fun to try this nationwide restaurant's crazier offerings too (the taco pie and bacon cheeseburger pizzas just might win you over!).
Jet's Pizza
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Photo courtesy of Jet's Pizza
Jet's didn't invent Detroit-style pizza, but the restaurant chain certainly made it more convenient, baking up some of the crunchiest, cheesiest Motor City squares you can get delivered. If cupped pepperoni and premium mozzarella that beautifully caramelizes on the crust aren't enough, you can jazz it up with Cajun seasoning or the popular and oh-so-flavorful Turbo Crust brushed with butter and garlic.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
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It takes some of the world's best ingredients to make some of Chicago's best deep-dish pizza; Lou Malnati's uses vine-ripened California tomatoes, mozzarella from a small Wisconsin dairy farm and a secret Italian dough recipe to assemble a buttery, crispy masterpiece. What put this family-owned business on the culinary map is the Malnati Chicago Classic with housemade sausage; it's so tasty it might become your new cheesy habit.
Marco's Pizza
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Photo courtesy of Marco's Pizza
Slinging pies since 1978, Marco's is one of the fastest-growing pizza chains in the country, expanding from one Toledo pizzeria to over 1,100 locations. All that growth hasn't stunted the quality; it still serves the same affordable, award-winning pizza one three-cheese slice at a time. While the Deluxe with peppers and Italian sausage will definitely satisfy your pizza tooth, don't sleep on Marco's gourmet options, like its famous White Cheezy.
Mellow Mushroom
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No harsh vibes here: Mellow Mushroom's stone-baked pizzas and funky feel come together for a groovy good time. Three college friends dreamed up the first restaurant in Atlanta, and from there, the love spread—you'll find its build-your-own pizzas and calzones across the South. The menu has lots of vegan and gluten-free choices, so it's worth the trip for anyone who wants a slice of Kosmic Karma and a local brew.
MOD Pizza
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Photo courtesy of MOD Pizza
Pick your sauce and cheese (pesto with Asiago makes a great pair), and then go nuts with unlimited toppings, all for a flat price. MOD created the pizza assembly line model, where pizza lovers get more of what they love in less time thanks to fast-bake ovens. The chain serves more than pizzas; it also serves the community, helping people find jobs one garlicky chicken pizza at a time.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
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What do sports, curly pepperoni and the West Coast's friendliest service have in common? This legendary trio can be found at every Mountain Mike's Pizza. The California-based company lets you catch the big game or celebrate your child's Little League win with a loaded slice of Pikes Peak six-meat pizza or its famous pepperoni pizza. If your team has a massive appetite, conquer it with a 20-inch Mountain-size pizza.
Papa Johns
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What began as one oven in the back of an Indiana tavern is now one of the world's largest pizza chains—Papa Johns built a tasty reputation on its fresh-made dough and sweet sauce full of vine-ripened tomatoes. If you love dipping your crust in garlic butter, you can salute Papa Johns for that; the company invented pizza dip. It also created online ordering, making your pepperoni fix one click away.
Rosati's Pizza
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For decades, Rosati's has carried on a family tradition of baking delicious Chicago-style deep dish. The Italian recipe is a secret, but the flavor is not: mounds of mozzarella are melted over a buttery, pan-cooked crust, and tangy tomatoes bring it all together. If one of these yummy monsters isn't enough, Rosati's stuffed pizza will really give you something to chew on; its toppings are sandwiched between two crusts.