I've been here a couple of times now, and it never disappoints! Jillian took care of me the second time and was great! Super attentive and made sure everything came out just right. I ordered the Bocce IPA and a small Meat Deluxe pizza...soooo good! Perfect crust, loaded toppings, and full of flavor. Definitely a go-to spot when I'm in the mood for good pizza and a chill atmosphere. read more

Visiting the Detroit/Troy/Dearborn area, I had to try Detroit style pizza for the first time in its "birthplace." I am a true pizza lover and like all different styles, so this is a must. We tried a classic 8 square Detroit style pizza If you aren't familiar, Detroit style pizza is a thick crusted rectangular pizza that typically has some of the cheese carmelized. I enjoyed it and I would definitely say it is worth a try if you unfamiliar and like grandma style or Sicilian style pizza. read more

The buddy's bread was so good I would've only ordered a basket of that, it was warm, buttery, covered in parm, and honestly better than the actual pizza. The pizza itself was okay, I ordered a pepperoni deep dish. It wasn't bad, but it almost tasted frozen and was kind of a disappointment when I had traveled so far to try it. The crust was decent and the best part but the flavor didn't blow me away. That said, service was fine it was kinda empty when I went during lunch hours and I didn't get a refill the entire time I was there which was disappointing. That being said the buddy's bread made it worth it. read more

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Ok, I am just going to start of by saying Buddy's pizza is amazing! Delicious. We had to try Buddy's as we heard it's a must when visiting Detroit. We used this Dearborn location and ordered online. Service was not very friendly or personable but they were busy and it has its separate to-go and pick up door and area. We grabbed our food and took it back to the hotel and devoured it. I would absolutely recommend and I love the cheese and that crust! read more

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A local friend & I stopped in at 2:30 on a Sunday. We were seated right away and our server was attentive. I enjoyed a berry cider from Blake's (local to Michigan) as we ordered Buddy Bread, the Antipasto Salad, and a pepperoni 8 corner pizza. The food was delicious, I enjoyed getting authentic Detroit pizza! My leftover slices ever tasted great from the toaster oven the next day. The restaurant itself is a bit tired looking, but nothing crazy. read more

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We wanted to try Detroit-style pizza, and Buddy's was the place that kept popping up. A classic old school pizza diner that has stood the test of time. I had to do some research about what defines a Detroit-style pizza: rectangular in shape; a chewy and airy crust; and caramelized cheese (ideally Wisconsin brick cheese) along the crust edges. Buddy's checked all those boxes. Wasn't too crazy about the appetizers, but the pizzas were amazing! The antipasto salad was the very definition of pizza salad with a random assortment of toppings, but I did appreciate the freshness of the vegetables. The minestrone soup had a thicker consistency than I was used to and reminded me of a chowder rather than a more classic tomato-based soup. For the pizzas, we had the Detroit Public TV (pepperoni and cheese) and the Super 6 Mile (ham, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, green peppers). I'm normally biased towards more toppings, but in this case, I actually liked the classic pepperoni and cheese one more. For dessert, we couldn't pass up on their cream puff sundae. Definitely a keeper! Overall, a great way to start our trip. Definitely recommend if you're looking for classic Detroit-style pizza. And where better to get it than from where it all started? read more

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First time trying Detroit Style Pizza! This was my first stop after landing and I was seriously craving pizza! I ended up at this spot and ordered The Detroiter. It definitely hit the spot and met all my expectations. The pizza came out super fresh like, the box was burning hot. The cheese was perfectly chewy and the spices were on point. I ordered a side of ranch to dip it in and wow... sooo bomb. It took about 15 minutes to make. It was worth the wait. The staff were really friendly and the place has both dine-in and a separate side for takeout or pickup orders. I just wish we had this spot back home in California. So glad I got to try it. read more

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Pizza was fantastic! I got the 4 square spicy Italian pizza and it was thick and flavorful! My only negative comment was the evening I went (7:30 PM), it was nowhere near busy but my server was very unattentive. I finished my food, after waiting for a while I finally asked another server for a to go box. That server never brought it either. She never even came out of the back then about 10 minutes passed and she came out with the check. I was eating solo so it wasn't a wait time for a big part to finished. That part was disappointing, but the food was good enough that I'd go back and visit still and just hope to get a different server read more

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How do you visit Detroit and not try Buddy's for Detroit-style pizza? It definitely didn't disappoint! Our server was fantastic, super helpful with recommendations and made the whole experience even better. The food was great, and the pizza was absolutely worth the hype. We also tried the cream puff sundae (pretty sure it's a Michigan thing), and it was the perfect sweet ending. The place has that classic, old-school pizza shop vibe, which really adds to the overall ambiance. Definitely recommend read more

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This place is right in my backyard to say, but I haven't been there in years since I went plant based and didn't see any vegan pizza options on their menu. I decided to give it a try anyway and was pleasantly surprised that they were happy to accommodate me by substituting the cheese with the plant based cheese (Dayia). I ended up getting a four square margarita pizza and I have to say it was delicious! The pizza had for me the perfect amount of sauce and cheese (Dayia has come along way with their cheese and it is now pretty flavorful and melty) mixture. That coupled with the crunch of the crust and the perfect thickness of the dough made it very tasty. I was very impressed with the service too. The host was friendly and we got seated quickly. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and when she was not 100% sure she checked with the kitchen. She also was very diligent and caught that the pizza originally got made non vegan so they promptly made another and the manager came and apologized to us and took it off our bill which truly not necessary but a pleasant surprise. As for the ambiance the place has not changed since I used to frequent it back in my non vegan days but that's not a bad thing. I love the sports mural on the back wall featuring the 84 Tigers (one of my favorite teams of all time), and it has plenty of televisions if you're looking to watch a game. The place also has a nice bar area if you're looking to grab a drink with a friend or two. Overall, it was a great experience and I will definitely be stopping back in. If I had a suggestion for the place it would be maybe to show case the fact that you can make your pizzas plant based for the vegan diner so that they know that you are vegan friendly. read more

Again...criminally undercooked. It's a different pizza if you can't get the edges even kinda brown. Why? Did some suburban knucklehead complain. The pizza should be no different than the original restaurant. Or just rename it Tepid Buddy's or something. Ordered 10 pizza...one or two came out OK. I walked over to another table to get a proper slice. read more

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Pizza was delicious. It's a cross between a New York Sicilian and a Chicago deep dish. We ordered the Detroit, which had pepperoni and chunks of stewed tomatoes, topped with "Italian " spices. The crust is like an oily Chicago with crunch. The cheese was a good mozzarella; stringy. Definitely a must try. read more

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I loved the atmosphere of this place and all the pictures. It has such a nostalgic feel of a pizzeria. There is also lots of space to spread out and relax so you aren't right on top of everyone else. We ordered the eight square pizza with half pepperoni and half veggie. It was just enough for both of us which makes it a great value. The pizza was amazing and the edges had that magical flavor. Our server was really friendly and patient with us as we wanted to order the right thing. We ended with a Vernor's float which was really good. For the price, this is a lot of food. I hope to return with my wife. read more

I've been coming here for years, I just realized that I haven't done a review. The antipasto salad is always so good, so we ordered that and 8pc Detroiter pizza. I prefer the tomato basil sauce on the Detroiter pizza, it seems lighter and fresher. Anyway, the pizza was also very good. We had a great server, I can't find the receipt to mention her name. She was very attentive and sweet. The decor is fun and colorful, I noticed the booth we sat in was a bit torn up. read more

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My search for finding a place to fulfill Pizza night has been filled. The scene is quaint, full of all sorts of people. Whether in town to watch the Wings or Big Blue perform, they also have full bar. Where, even you can get a snoot of Hendricks (gin), if you're in need of a drink. I'm stuffing my jowls on two, 4-squared pizzas- Greek town, and Meat Deluxe. All the while trying to be healthy with a medium sized antipasto! read more

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Buddy's supposedly has one of the best Detroit style pizzas. It's sauce on top of the cheese instead of the other way around. We were meeting my hubby's friend here. They shared the All-Corner 8-Squared $22.99. I got the lunch special 1/2 pasta, signature side salad and buddy bread $9.99. I chose spaghetti and antipasto salad. The spaghetti was dry and the antipasto needed more dressing. I would pass on those and just get the pizza. The pizza is what they're known for and I can see why. The pizza was so good. The crust is deep dish, so the sides of the crust is super crispy. Their red sauce and cheese was delicious. They opted for no toppings. His friend said that the toppings made the pizza soggy. I would like to try one with toppings the next time just to see. They're cheese pizza people. I'm load on the toppings person. read more

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Major dental work since January and finally today my Buddy's craving is filled. New App was a bit confusing so I called and was assisted by Kayla who was so helpful and friendly. At pickup she explained ordering and now it's so easy. So refreshing to visit such a welcoming establishment. The pizza is hot and delicious just as I remembered. Area is clean and nostalgic decorations. Price is reasonable. Good food and welcoming service. What more could one ask for to get best pizza ever. read more

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The welcome was not exactly warm when entering the establishment. It took awhile for us to be noticed. We were seated right away and took a bit for the waitress to come over. The soup was warm, definitely not hot but it was tasty. The buddy bread (garlic sticks with marinara) were good but the marinara was cold it would have been better warmed or even room temperature. The salad was rather large compared to what I was expecting. The cheese used is bold. The 4 piece pizza was good. The crust was baked to perfection. The sauce was had a bold flavor. My only critique is that it was lacking on pepperoni. read more

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Made my first visit to Buddy's Pizza in Dearborn. This place was Flippin awesome ordered the eight square cheese and sausage and the thin crust eight square cheese and pepperoni both absolutely delicious 100% one of the best Detroit style pizzas I've ever had obviously in Detroit, so it taste better. Service was great , plenty of tables atmosphere was really cool to be in. It felt like you were definitely in a Detroit pizza style restaurant. I highly recommend buddies if you're looking for that Detroit tangy sauce as Dave Portnoy would say this is the place to visit on a pizza scale of Dave Portnoy. I would give this a 8.1 read more

I'm a big fan of Detroit style pizza. If I had Buddy as a buddy I'd be eating substantially more of it. I picked up a four slice "Detroit Public TV" pizza and it was bangin. The cheese was nicely baked into the crust, the pepperonis had the perfect amount of curl. A few areas did look slightly off in the ratio of sauce to cheese, but the taste was still spot on. I picked up my order so I didn't get a chance to experience the table service, but the pick-up attendant was friendly. I'll definitely go back next time I'm near Dearborn. read more

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"78 years ago a new style of pizza was born in the Motor City and it was different. What makes a pizza Detroit-Style? The same things that made Detroit - a little bit of ingenuity, some stubborn spirit and a whole lot of heart. It's what sparked an original idea back in 1946 to take a steel auto pan, create something new and make Buddy's the birthplace of Detroit-Style Pizza. - The Detroit-Style Pizza legacy began at Buddy's Rendezvous Pizzeria on Six Mile and Conant street on Detroit's eastside when in 1946 Gus Guerra and team made their first square-shaped pizza. Baked in forged-steel pans borrowed from local automotive plants, they were able to produce a very light and crispy crust which is now known as Detroit-Style Pizza. This was the first known square pizza in the U.S. and now, more than 78 years later, the pizza style has become a national favorite. Detroit-Style Pizza is recognizable by its iconic square shape and crunchy, cheesy corner slices. Influenced by square Sicilian-style pizza, Detroit-Style Pizza consistently impresses pizza lovers due to its unique layering structure and stunning presentation. " Buddy's Pizza - Dearborn offers one of the MOST Authentic Detroit Style 'Square-Pan' Pizzas anywhere in the World. The only thing that matches it is the Detroit Style 'Square-Pan' Pizzas that one can find at every other branch of Buddy's Pizza found in the growing Detroit Metro. What do the Critics Say: "Detroit's pizza scene is one of the most exciting in the country," said Food & Wine Magazine. USA Today called Buddy's Pizza "Pilgrimage-worthy pizza" and The Daily Meal named it #6 of the 101 Best Pizzas in America. "Detroit-Style Is Motown's Favorite Pizza," said Pizza Marketing Quarterly. CBS news said, "Detroit cooks up a comeback with its signature pizza." read more

Great pizza. We got thin crust (still 1/2-3/4" thick. Rectangular, apparently was Detroit is famous for. The pizza is put together different from what I am use to - crust, then cheese, pepperoni. I am told they use white Wisconsin Cheddar for the cheese which gives it a different, but very good, taste from the usually mozzarella cheese. The 'pep' was the small, 1" size that cups when broiled. Excellent taste with no 'after effects.' We also split an 'Antipasto Salad' with lettuce, Wisconsin cheddar (cubed), 2 or 3 kinds of Italian deli meet sliced into little pieces and 'oil and vinegar' dressing. There might have been a few pieces of tomato - I am not sure. Unlike the antipasto salad I make, there were no olives and no Pepperoncini (I am going to sneak some in next time). Most importantly, they had Vernors ginger ale. I had this meal on two consecutive nights. The Service was excellent both times - friendly and efficient. It is within walking distance to the Dearborn Hampton Inn. Buddy's pizza has replaced my lifetime favorite from Rubino's in Bexley, Ohio (since 1964). I can't until next year's Oktoberfest in Frankenmuth. I will eat a Buddy's pizza before and after the Oktoberfest!! read more

Loved the service, cheese on the Detroit style is whatever. 3/5 read more

I like Detroit Style Pizza. Like, a lot. Since I am vacationing in the city, I really wanted to try some real detroit style to have as a reference. Our wait staff was very knowledgeable and she recommended some items immediately. Bread was absolutely amazing. I would totally eat it every time if I lived near. Pizza was good. I am so used to crunchy edges, but this one was what you want from well done pan pizza. Very easy to eat, nothing that will break your jaw, gums, or crowns while you chew it down. Greasy and yet well done pizza. Cheers to one of the OGs. read more

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Buddy's is supposedly the birthplace of Detroit-style pizza so I had to stop by one of their locations during my recent visit to Detroit. You can order either a 4 square or 8 square size, and I ordered a 4-square of the Super 6 Mile pizza for $17.49. This Detroit-style pizza a nicely crispy raised crust (not as deep as Chicago deep dish though). This pizza had pepperoni, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and ham, although it was generally a bit light on the toppings, especially the pepperoni. That being said, the Wisconsin brick cheese was delicious and nicely melted on the pizza. We also tried the Buddy Bread ($5.99) as a starter. This was a bit underwhelming. While the bread was soft with a bit of cheese and garlic, it was not as flavorful as I would have hoped for. They definitely could've benefited from more cheese, garlic, and some melted butter on there too (instead of the small butter packets on the side). The place is decorated very much in a Detroit kind of style with Detroit-themed decor all over the walls. There is a very chill vibe with plenty of seating available. The service was a bright spot at Buddy's. Shoutout to our waiter Billy for being extremely friendly and helpful - he definitely made sure we were having a good experience. The hostess was also very friendly. The service speed was pretty quick. Overall, aside from a few points for improvement, I enjoyed my time at Buddy's. Whether you are a local or a visitor looking to try out Detroit-style pizza, I think Buddy's is a great option for you. read more

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Buddy's is Detroit! Detroit is Buddy's! Been coming here since I was a kid and the consistency, service and food is what keeps bringing me back! I like this location in Dearborn the best! Just like the vibe, environment and of course the food!! Never disappointed when I come here! Came in today for lunch and it was great as usual! read more

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Food was good, service was mediocre, cleanliness was extremely subpar (especially their restrooms, but even in the dining room). Highly need an overall in cleaning the place which will take multiple nights. Will we be back, no not until they clean it deeply. read more

First Detroit style pizza in Michigan for me. It's pretty solid in terms of the flavor. I felt the toppings lacked a bit for me but overall if I was in a pinch I would get a quick bite to eat. I appreciate it not being overly salty. The buffalo chicken had cilantro which was an interesting touch that I enjoyed. Pepperoni pizza could have been more generous in toppings. It's more on the saucier side but I would prefer that over something dry. The salads are a bit basic but nothing to complain about if you aren't being nit picky. However I do wish there was more of an abundance of toppings. Some slices had barely three fairly sized pieces if even that for the pizzas with protein. read more

I hope this review, is beneficial to somebody. Because I wasn't planning on making a review on any of my stops in Detroit. However, here goes. Family style well known restaurant. A must stop. The menu includes everything. From a well array of appetizers to desserts, and a full bar. My fav was the mule. Wait staff is fun and patient to first timers. I enjoyed everything I had, had the 4 ct margarita pizza. The Detroit pizza is not overwhelming on the dough and toppings. There isn't much to say, because I had a pleasant experience and nothing negative is relevant to share. I will definitely be back. read more

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Fantastic pizza. Different from NY pizza either great Wisconsin cheese. Cheese bread delicious. Antipasto salad was very good.

I live in Dearborn and we go to Buddy's frequently. We decided to meet up on Sunday, 5/18/25 for a relaxing dinner. A party of 6 adults. We were seated, no one really in the restaurant. Our server came over and we asked for waters all around. We ordered two appetizers. The appetizers arrived, at different times, and we ordered our dinners. They were mostly sandwiches, a pasta, a pizza and an antipasta salad. The pizza came out quickly. Then we waited, waited and waited. Never saw our server again, for quite some time. Finally, she stopped by to ask how we were enjoying everything. We said we never received any food. Never received my coffee, no extra napkins, which we asked several employees for. She finally arrived with the rest of the food. One order completely wrong and the rest were cold and not good. She never returned. A manager appeared later and said the grill was backed up. So, I guess that made the pasta dish a wrong order and stopped my coffee from coming out too. The manager gave a discount, but I really feel half of the bill should have been discounted. Our server never appeared back to even apologize. What is going on Buddy's? You have been a staple in Dearborn for years. This was very, very disappointing. read more

Buddy's is always my favorite. I think they have the best pizza in the metro Detroit area and their minestrone soup is one of my all time favorites. The soup is a meal in itself with plenty of vegetables and very thick. I shared a pizza with a friend who likes Green Lantern pizza the best but he had never tried Buddy's before. I asked him which he liked better and he said it would be hard to decide because he likes them both. I'm a Buddy's girl myself - been going to Buddy's since I was a kid down on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. read more

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What is there not to like about pizza?!!! That is probably the most food I've eaten in a year! Went with the 8 Mile, no green peppers, original crust and a thin crust (4 square). Why because why not! Both were amazing! When I eat here again (yes again I'd fly to DTW to eat at Buddy's) I'd go with the original crust. Then had the lemon cake! It was so light and decadent. A must have (don't know how I made room). The service was amazing. I always let them know if its my first time eating anyplace. She gave me the rundown on Buddy's and made recommendations. Place was clean and was bigger than what I thought it would be. read more

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Stuck in Detroit with a layover, went here to get my first taste of Detroit-style pizza while IN Detroit. We have Jet's back home, but this place beats the pants of Jet's. Had the best service with the coolest Irish girl running the bar. There may be other Detroit-style pizza that people prefer, but this is remarkable to an outsider. read more

Any time I come to Michigan I make my way here for some great pizza. This trip was no different. Was seated quickly and taken care of well. No issues with service. Had the Detroit public tv pizza which was delicious. Also had the special chili cheese fries, which were ok. The fries were really heavy on the cheese and light on the chili. If you get these I recommend asking for some ranch. Easy parking behind the building. Cool decor in the restaurant too. A bunch of old Detroit themed pictures and such, mostly regarding the tigers. read more

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What happened to Buddy's? The pizza is flat and blonde in color. The cheese doesn't taste the same to me and the sauce is now close to catsup. Raise the price if you need to but bring back the old Buddy's cause this isn't worth eating. read more

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Detroit classic and good quality. Although a chain nice classic Detroit pizza with many different styles of pizza to get. Nice large venue with tons of space and quick service. Went with a few people for a lite lunch and got the green pizza and classic. Both were delicious . Defs recommend read more

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Our first time at Buddy's. The crust was crunchy and and delicious. I liked how there was barely a sauce and yet the tomatoes came through to cover it. We got four slice ones. The Zoo was the favorite as the simple cheese tomato and basil were flavorful enough. I had three slices and found that filling for me. But if you are bigger eater you can definitely eat one alone if hungry enough. Nice sports bar atmosphere with muted TVs all around. Service was good. read more

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The server was friendly but busy. They really pack the people in so be ready to sit close to others. The pizza is small for the price, so may have to get more than expected. The pepperoni was thin and few and far between. read more

I come here from time to time for pizza. I find that the cheese is always kind of slimy. It's just melted, but never browned at all. It's kind of disgusting actually. If you ask it for well done, they just burned the bottom. I think I'm done. read more