As someone who spent 19 years of their life in southeast Michigan now living in Connecticut for a little over a decade... I get tired of hearing about "The Big 3", who's got the best char, thin pizza and blah, blah, blah. Whole time, I'm craving what I grew up on... A thick pizza with a SUPER crispy edge, brick cheese, curly pepperoni, square pies and that magical flavor profile of the Detroit-style pizza! Made famous by legendary names such as Buddy's, Jet's, Hungry Howie's and Cottage Inn, Bobbi's right here in New Haven, CT has brought that favor to the east coast! 1: We started out with the Toadstool which is a white pizza with sweet potatoes, mushroom confit and baby kale. Eh, this was a wild take, but it worked okay-ly. Lol. My wife didn't want a bunch of processed meats on her pizza, so I respect her choice, even though she gave up the red sauce for this one. 2: Next we were able to try the Butter Chicken which contains Sherkaan's (Indian restaurant next door) makhani sauce, tandoori chicken, yogurt drizzle and cilantro. THIS WAS FANTASTIC. It's not a traditional Detroit-style pizza, but it's out there, creative, fun and it worked very well! 3: MMMYYY pizza was The Notorious Truffle, which was a limited time special. It's a white pizza with sausage, broccoli, brick cheese, truffle oil and shaved Parmesan. Again, a bit out there, but AMAZING. Fantastic! Hats off to Bobbi's for not only bringing authentic Detroit flavors to New Haven, but for being brave and making some really amazing creations! I look forward to checking you guys out again! It's not only take-out, but you can totally dine-in and vibe out in the 90s themed decor! read more

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This pizza spot was a pleasant surprise! The "Detroitish" style pizza reminded me of Sicilians w/ its thick,crisp crust. Overall, everything I ordered was really good & full of flavor. My only complaint was that the dipping sauce served with garlic breadsticks was a little cold(as was the sauce in the pizza). I think it would have been even better if the sauce had been warmed up. Our table (party of 4) also ordered the Korean BBQ & garlic parm wings to share. I wasn't really feeling the garlic parm wings but the Korean Bbq was hitting. The Korean BBQ wings were saucy,packed w/ flavor,& cooked perfectly(crispy w/ juices oozing in the inside). For dessert, I tried the Fruitti Pebbles cheesecake & WOw,just WOW! wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did! It was colorful, fun, fluffy,& tasted absolutely scrumptious!It ended up being 1 of the highlights of the meal(besides the Korean BBQ wings). The staff was super,duper nice (especially Zhane who took my order & also crafted my Fruitti Pebbles cheesecake)! The decor inside was super artsy which added coolness to my experience. Aside from the cold sauce, I really enjoyed everything and would def come back to try more items on the menu. read more

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Bobbi's Pizza isn't your typical New Haven apizza, it's "Detroit-ish" with thick, square slices, crispy cheesy edges, and a soft airy crust (kinda like a crispier Sicilian). I tried a few things: the butter chicken pizza was creative but not really my vibe. The honey hot pepperoni was way better, nice spicy kick. The ricotta cheese pie was also a win. Apps were hit or miss. Truffle fries were just okay. Garlic parm wings were creamy and kinda bland, but the spicy Korean wings were good. The cheesy garlic bread was a bit disappointing (not much garlic + cold marinara). Dessert though, the Fruity Pebbles cheesecake was actually really good. Light, creamy, not too heavy, and the cereal stayed crunchy. read more

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The exterior is so cute and interesting and fun looking, the font and sign remind me of video games or give a Minecraft vibe. Walking in is even funner and even more inviting . Everything is so vibrant and put together very well. It's clean inside and has a super simple set up. The counter to order is right on your left hand side when you enter . You order there and then they bring it to your table. The service was good. Pizza took about 15 minutes to come to our table. The plates and parm and crushed red and anything else you might need are self serve. I tried the gabagool pizza which was tasty. The pizza is square shaped and thick; loaded with cheese, it fall over the sides and crusts up around the side of the pizza, where the crust is, that is already perfectly crispy in itself alone. Over all this place is small, cute, inviting, bright and quiet. They had a few people on staff and everything was handled in a timely manner. I wanna go back and try their fruity pebbles cheesecake ! I have to point out my favorite thing about this place, the restrooms are located upstairs (there's two) and they're no where near the dining area. You don't see that often and I truly loved to see it. Thanks Bobbi's ! read more

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First time coming here thanks to the Yelp event! We ended up getting the sergeant pepperoni, and a buffalo chix pizza with a side of the Korean barbecue wings This deep dish style pizza was so crispy, and baked to perfection. The honey drizzle over the pepperoni made the sweetness, a great combination with the savory pepperoni. The Buffalo chicken had chunks of celery on top, which gave a freshness to the buffalo kick. The wings were OK, I wasn't a fan of them We also got a house wine and a white Birch beer to pair with the pizza read more

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Like the square pizza concept and love the pink square boxes. There is trivia on Sunday @ 6 My pizza was a bit burnt on the bottom for my taste. Could also use a bit more sauce. The sausage was absolutely delicious. Nice thick slices and perfect bit of heat. Pizza would be enough for 2 or three people. read more

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We came to Bobbi's due to the Yelp Elite Experience. Connecticut is the pizza capital of the US...so it says when you enter the state via the I-95. So Detroit-ish pizza in New Haven thee pizza mecca, is either a challenge or an insult towards our thin-crust, coal fired Neapolitan pizza. I accepted the challenge, cause I'm not that easily insulted. Bobbi's is a colorful location, with an almost NY vibe when you enter. A narrow isle with a counter, but without the slices displayed. We were welcomed, and after studying the menu we made a decision. The Huey. I almost ordered a second square, but I was glad I didn't. When our order came I realized how big it was. Easily 4 people could share a square. As we ordered we also met Liz who is also a Yelper, and we decided to sit together enjoy our lunch, and make new friends. Liz had the Becca btw. she offered but I don't try. You probably have to look her reviews up to find out. Bobbi's is not your NH style pizza, so it doesn't really compete it's just different, in a good way. Our Huey was crispy, tasty and a satisfying. I hope they do well, and especially the locals open their hearts and give Bobbi's a try. If you're not a pizza lover, don't worry they also have wings, fries, and smash burgers on the menu. They cater as well... read more

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Pretty solid detroit style pizza place! Located at the Shops at Yale is a new pizza spot serving a different style than the infamous New Haven apizza. A good spot to go with friends if you're looking to split some pizzas. Pizzas range from $20-$30 and are 8x10. A bit pricey, but pretty filling. We got the gabagool, butter chicken, and huey and we all agree that the gabagool was our favorite! Super flavorful and balanced well. We also got all of their sauces to try. At $2 a piece, it's pretty pricey but they are all housemade and delicious! If you like dill, you will like the ranch. My personal favorite was the garlic parmesan. Delicious truffle fries as well! Overall, I would come here again if I was specifically craving detroit style pizza. If not, it's a bit too pricey. read more

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Tried this new Chicago style pizza in the area of broadway in New Haven. It definitely delivers on flavor. The pizza has a rich balance of flavors , goood crust and quality ingredients. They offers only one size for now, which can be limited for some people. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Worth checking out if you are craving for something different. read more

Bobbi’s - Of course pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Pizza, delicious, service amazing, decor cutesy and artsy. I actually am not a fan of a thicker crust pizza, but this exceeded any expectations. I did the build your own pizza I got bacon, hot honey, and onions just on half. It was absolutely delicious and I would recommend and go back! (Having a problem posting pictures right now will update later) read more

Got to experience this cool pizza shop because of YELP CT ! Thank you again ! We got 16$ off our order! For being YELP elites !!! I decided to try the BUFF CHIX for $22.00 it came with house buffalo sauce, pulled chicken, crumbled blue cheese and celery. It was yummy! I loved how the edges of the pizza had a nice crunchy cheesy texture to them. My partner got the SGT PEPPERONI for $20.00 it came with red sauce , hot honey, pepperoni and basil. It looked delicious. To drink I enjoyed the house wine. It was $10.00 we also enjoyed the salt and pepper fries for 5$ and the Smokey bbq wings for $11.00 . Overall restaurant was clean. Service was fast. Food was fresh and tasty. read more

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The ambience is mediocre, but the pizza is amazing! If you want deep dish pizza, this is the place to go. read more

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I think this might be the only Detroit pizza in New Haven? Love a Detroit pie so was very excited to try! It's a lil pricey for how much you get ($20 for four slices of cheese), but it's pretty thick and filling, and I found the quality to be good. It has the nicely crisped, cheesy sides we all know and love in a square pie. The people seemed nice and the inside is fun, with a lighthearted lavender interior. You order at the counter and they bring your pie out. I enjoyed the experience and will be back, but perhaps not often at the price point. Slices would be a nice option! read more

Bobbi’s - Inside - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Bobbi's Detroit-ish Style Pizza is a Detroit-style pizzeria that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in October 2025. It was founded by restaurateur Ankit Chellani and executive chef Bryan Burke. The two business partners are longtime collaborators. Chellani owns the nearby restaurant Sherkaan Indian Street Food, while Burke is the executive chef there. It was Chellani who approached Burke with the idea to open a Detroit-style pizzeria in New Haven of all places. They both labeled the pizzeria as "Detroit-ish", which allows them to experiment beyond what is typical of the style. Burke credited his mother and Bobbi's namesake, Barbara "Bobbi" Burke, with inspiring the restaurant's nonconformist approach. High hydration dough, extended cold fermentation and Wisconsin brick cheese are key ingredients and steps going into these personal-style pizzas, while parbaking helps give them their signature, caramelized cheese edges. Although they are using traditional pizza toppings, the partners are also experimenting with Indian toppings such as butter chicken and za'atar. In addition to the pizzas, the menu at Bobbi's also consists of smashburgers, wings, fries, and salads. I recently visited Bobbi's with my two young sons. We really liked the interior with the bright mural and purple neon lights. The aesthetic is meant to offer an experience that mirrors the food. After looking over the menu, we decided to order and share the "Cheese" (red sauce, brick, cheddar, Pecorino Romano) and the "Sgt. Pepperoni" (red sauce, pepperoni, hot honey, basil). These pies were so good! The perfect blend of toppings and spices made them so flavorful, and they had a perfect crunch from the crispy, caramelized edges. A little over a week later, I found myself back at Bobbi's to try their limited collaboration pizza with Haven Hot Chicken. The "Haven Hot Chicken Pizza" (Rob sauce, jumbo chicken tendies, brick, cheddar, garlic-dill pickles, chili oil drizzle) was out of this world! I'm so happy that Bobbi's has helped to diversify and expand New Haven's pizza scene. I hope to be back again and again! read more

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First time stopping at Bobbi's for Detroit-ish pizza. It was great! We got the pepperoni pie with hot honey and the butter chicken pie. It was a little lighter than your traditional Detroit, but it held toppings really well. Good quality too! The space was nice. Not busy because there were a lot of pickup orders. Colorful with seats in the back. Not a handicap accessible bathroom since it's on the top of a steeper staircase with a small door (just fyi) We will definitely be going back! read more

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I got takeout so I can speak to the establishment, only the food. For delivery it was still nice and crispy, very flavorful. Good tomato sauce. I was full after 2 slices. I love the little box, but $17 for a small personal cheese pizza is painful. I would try again with a group but I have to admit in a pizza city like New Haven it's hard to compete with thin crust. I hope Bobbi's is here to stay, it's good to have other types of pizza, and the location being walking distance from Yale University makes a great option for students. read more

Bobbi’s - Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I've visited Bobby Pizza in New Haven three times now, and my overall experience has been a journey -- starting rough, but ending strong thanks to great management and some standout menu items. FIRST VISIT I ordered The Becca (ricotta + broccoli, white pizza). Pizza Rating: 7/10 -- Solid flavor, good texture, nothing to complain about. I also ordered the Orange Honey Sriracha Wings, and that's where things went downhill--fast. Wings Rating: 0/10 -- Bad Flavor, soft skin, and worst of all: undercooked. I bit into two wings and both were pink inside. Completely unacceptable. I called the restaurant, and the first person I spoke with insisted the food wasn't undercooked -- which was honestly insulting, considering I was looking at pink chicken in my hand. He offered a $5 coupon, which felt disrespectful given the wings alone were about $12. However, an hour later, another manager called, apologized sincerely, and offered a $50 gift card to make things right. That gesture completely shifted my experience and made me willing to give them another chance. One thing I did love from visit #1 was the Unicorn Yak soda -- an orange raspberry cream soda that was insanely delicious. Soda Rating: 10/10. SECOND VISIT Using the gift card, we tried: Butter Chicken Pizza -- 9/10 AMAZING. The flavor was rich, balanced, and instantly became my favorite item. Salt & Pepper Fries -- Simple, clean, well-cooked. Daughter-approved. Of course, another Unicorn Yak. This visit won me over. Fresh food, excellent flavor, and smooth service. THIRD VISIT This time we tried the: Buffalo Chicken Pizza -- 6.8/10 Good, but the buffalo sauce was a bit overwhelming for me personally. Still worth trying, but not my top pick. OVERALL IMPRESSION Despite a terrible first experience with undercooked wings, the management handled the situation extremely well and genuinely made things right. Since then, the food has been consistently tasty, creative, and well-prepared. The restaurant feels clean, organized, and the staff is polite. Final Rating: 8/10 (4/5 stars). I definitely plan to return and explore more items -- just not the wings. read more

Bobbi’s - Undercooked Orange Sriracha Wings - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

My friends and I decided to get dinner here before a Yale basketball game since it was close by the game. Detroit style pizza is one of my favorite pizza styles, and I was surprised to see a Detroit pizza shop in New Haven which specializes in thin crust apizza. At first I was skeptical about the pricing because they cost around $20-22 for a 8"x10" pizza since this is similar to a standard piece of printer paper and therefore seemed small for the price. My group of 6 decided to split three pizzas and the truffle parm fries. We ordered the Gabagool (red sauce, capocollo, red onion, goat cheese, balsamic reduction), the butter chicken pizza which was topped with tandoori chicken, cilantro, and a yogurt drizzle, and the Huey (red sauce, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and crispy bacon). All three pizzas came out thick, hot, and with beautiful carmelized cheese edges. The dough was airy, and chewy; similar to focaccia. The majority of the group's favorite was the Gabagool. The pizza squares were so thick and loaded which justified the size and price. We even had some leftover. The truffle parm fries were good, just not the best truffle parm fries I've had. My group had fun testing all the sauces with the fries and pizza. The garlic parm and ranch were the clear favorites. As for the interior, it gave chill college vibes with the lavender walls and neon lights. It took a while for the pizzas to come out, so I recommend arriving before the dinner rush. read more

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Oh my deliciousness!! It's hard to beat New Haven style pizza and all the top choices but this new Detroit style pizza is so good! The hot honey pepperoni is so flavorful and perfectly crisp! read more

Bobbi’s - Hot honey pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

3 stars for being brave and bringing something completely different to the new haven pizza scene. I'm a spoiled new haven girl that ate modern and pepes 2-3 times a week so I was nervous about trying something different. I went a few weeks after the grand opening. The pizza was ok, but a tall $32 for a thick rectangle square with only 4 pieces and a soda. At modern, you can get a large clam pizza with a soda for $28 with leftovers. I enjoyed the butter chicken pizza but felt so gross paying that price. Service was just okay. Nothing to write home about. This quirky and gimmicky pizza is for yale students, international students and tourists. If you're from Connecticut and used to eating the legit stuff and not really into trying different things, skip this place. I got a response on my google reviews about them adjusting the prices which they did but not enough to make me return. read more

In the land of New Haven style pizza i found this gem. Newly opened maybe about 2 weeks found Bobbi's Detroit-ish style pizza. This pizza was perfectly orchestrated with flavor the hot honey bounced of the spice coming from the pepperoni. I ordered it for pick up and was greeted by a woman behind the counter who still greeted me with a warm smile even through I came in maybe 20 mins before closing time and I thanked her so much for my dinner after my work shift:-) If you need a switch from New Haven style pizza in New Haven lol slide over to Bobbi's and definitely check them out ! I am going back for sure !!! read more

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The interior of Bobbi's is beautiful. I sat in a booth. I ordered cheese pizza and a wine house Sauvignon Blanc and it was very good. The pizza reminds me of pizza from my childhood, after school coming in the house hungry. You know the one. It was my first time having "Detroit-ish" style pizza, as they say. I will be back! read more

Bobbi’s - Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

"Detroit-style pizza"??? I think -NOT-! I lived in Detroit for 10 years, my favorite Detroit-style pizza came from the local chain "Buddy's" (coincidentally similar names?) and ~this~ Bobbie's pizza is a JOKE in comparison. The only similarities is that they both bake them in a pan and use brick cheese. Buddy's uses rectangular pans, coat the crust in garlic butter, ~caramelize~ the crust edge, and put the toppings UNDER the cheese to protect it. THIS place? It seems to me they give you HALF the cheese, HALF the sauce (which is spicy?) and they BURN the crust (not "caramelized".... BURNT). Also, the pepperoni has been reduced to a fossilized, curled-up husk that tastes like salty ashes. all in a square pan that gives you FOUR SLICES.... for THIRTY BUCKS?!?! Do you know how much the same size, same toppings would cost in Detroit? $16.49 (plus tax) Heck, even Little Cesar's down in Bridgeport makes a better Detroit-style pizza than this! And it would cost $15.00 (plus tax) Save your money, save your taste-buds, and look elsewhere. read more

Stopped in late after a concert, ordered pretty much the first thing we saw. Thought about passing up because they didn't do slices, but The guy taking our order was friendly, informed us on the menu, and coninced us to give it a chance. He took our order quick and we sat ourselves in the dining room which was quiet, comfortable and pleasant inside. It was at most 10 minutes, the pizza came out HOT ASF and was insanely good. Like, incredibly delicious. My first time trying this style of pizza and I am officially converted. I live over an hour away and I've been looking for excuses to make my way back down to the area just so I can have this pizza again. If you don't stop in and try it, you're wasting an opportunity to experience something truly unique and incredible. Please, please go try this pizza. read more

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Many of you know I am avowed New Haven apizza fanatic. Hell, I made the documentary, Pizza A Love Story. I co-curated the Pronounced Ah-Beetz exhibit at the New Haven Museum. But as far as Detroit-style pizza was concerned...never a fan...until now. A new joint opened in New Haven, Bobbi's Detroit-ish Style Pizza, and it's quite good. The sauce, the cheese, the airiness of the dough, and that stunning charred cheese along the edge, all truly took my pizza-loving taste buds by surprise. It's not in any way New Haven apizza, but it is easily one of the best pies I've had in New Haven (the big three & Zeneli's aside). Can't wait to go back. This pizza rocked! read more

Bobbi’s - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Unfortunately the wings were grossly undercooked and inedible. I order off Uber Eats and the only two food items available were pizza and wings... so I was disappointed that the wings were a complete let down. We did enjoy the buffalo chicken pizza though. read more

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I must start by saying that I love new haven pizza.It is one of my favorites.However, I also love detroit's style pizza. I was interested in this place as a new pizza joi t to visit while in new haven, modern is my favorite, but it is always a hassle to go there, the long lines, all the people etc. So was hoping for something different but not crazy crowded. This hit the spot on a Saturday night. Small type of location to sit down maybe something like 2 to 3 large tables for 6 people are so and maybe a couple of tall booths. The ordering was easy and the wait wasnt long, each pizza was around $20. It is basically 4 slices and I see people complain "is only 4 slices!" But they are thick slices and a they are thicker than your traditional Detroit style like you would find at Emmys in NY city or Westport. The cheese was excellent but the pepperoni one with the honey drizzle was outstanding! I took some left over home, heated up next day and tasted just like fresh of the oven. Will definitely visit again while in the Elm city. read more

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This is such a cool pizza place! Both of our pizzas were cooked to perfection. The crust on both was buttery and fluffy and had the perfect crunch with every bite. The food came very quickly and the staff is extremely friendly! read more

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The pizza is pre baked. Ordered a "Huey". Took first bite less than 5 minutes of it coming out of the conveyer style oven. Cheese was not fully melted. Crust was dry. Pizza was warm, not hot. As a former pizza maker, I know pizza. The bread base was 100% par-baked. Very disappointed. This restaurant took the expedient route to speed up service, but the quality and freshness suffers as a result. I do not recommend. $25 for a prebaked pizza is a rip-off. read more

Terrific pizza. Such a nice change of pace from the regular New Haven apizza. The smash burgers are fantastic and so are the Orange honey wings. The staff is very kind and professional. The atmosphere is modern and clean. I also love the Mexican Cokes and Sprites as well as the Avery Sodas. read more

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I have lived in New Haven a long time and I am honestly sick of apizza. I've never been to Detroit or had the pizza there, but this is a breath of fresh air. The crust is thick but nice and airy--the block cheese is nice and salty and the caramelized edges are delicious. It's a bit like what school lunch pizza might be like if it were made from quality ingredients. I hope this plays stays open because the whole apizza thing is kind of oppressive LOL. read more

Amazing food. Up there with the best pizza in New Haven. Smash burger also amazing, great sauce.

Pizza was okay. I did Uber through their restaurant. The pizza box was not sealed or taped to ensure that it wasn't opened/tampered with. Pizza consisted of 4 square pieces. We purchased the Sgt.Pepperoni. piazza was good. Sweet from the hot honey and salty from the pepperoni. The bread was soft. The size of the pizza was smaller than expected and the cheese was minimal. I am not sure if I would order again. read more

Expensive, but tasty! The pizza is hearty enough for two meals. Unique flavors and I love the crunch. I also really enjoyed their Caesar Kale salad. Get it! Thankful to have another quality pizza option downtown. read more

Bobbi’s - Toadstool and butter chicken pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I used UberEats to try them for the first time they were good, but I can imagine how I gone to eat at the establishment in person. It would've been a way better experience. read more