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    Buffalo State Pizza

    4.0 (166 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BUFFALO STATE PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Sarah G.

    Buffalo State Pizza is hands down one of my favorite pizzas in the KC metro. Back when it was Papa Kenos and I lived down the street I'm pretty sure we ordered from them weekly. Back in 2019 when I was pregnant with our first daughter this was a meal I craved all the time. Something about their sauce, perfectly crispy crust, and homemade ranch just hits every time. Flash forward to 2025 and they have just moved into a new location down the street from their OG OP spot. This new space has way more seating, a bigger bar, more TVs, and overall is probably a good move for them to increase production and feed more folks. All of that being said, there are some kinks to work out for dine-in. I know it's like this at their crossroads location as well but ordering pizza at one spot and then beers at another just feels really cumbersome. I wish that could be streamlined. They also don't have any red wine available which seemed like a huge misstep. My MIL would have likely had two glasses but didn't drink as that's really all she prefers these days. My biggest quip though, and why this wasn't a five star experience for me was the ranch. I know, I know, silly to be hung up on a condiment, but we were dining in and we're ranch with pizza people and we needed some ranch. I went to the cashier to ask for some and they asked me how many TINY and I mean TINY like one tbs container I wanted. They then charged me for them. It was like $3 for four containers. I'm sorry, but I'm still kind of salty about it. I could have purchased a bottle from the store and brought it in for that price. I get that they charge for delivery but to charge for your house made ranch in store for someone dining in is kind of insane to me. It was a huge turn off and made me feel like they were really nickel and diming me when I was already eating in and buying drinks, tipping bar staff etc. I feel like some side ranch if you are eating in should be complimentary. Bottom line though is that this is amongst the best of the best in the area and I'll be back! But likely order out next time.

    Jordan K.

    The new space is great! Very open with plenty of seating. They have a greatly expanded beer menu with all kinds of good craft beer that isn't carried at every bar in the KC area. Pizza is still huge, and the specialty pieces are awesome combinations. I personally love turning the specialty into a calzone. They are HUGE! Go to spot for lunch, a slice of pizza, or just a good beer.

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    Krista R.

    We came to Oldtown OP. To do some shopping and ended up at Buffalo State Pizza for lunch. There's a giant menu when you walk in and then you order at the counter and seat yoyrself. They bring you the food when it's ready. I opted for the lunch combo, $10 for a slice of pizza, side salad, and fountain drink. I did pay a small upcharge to have my slice be one of their specialty flavors. The salad is pretty typical with mixed greens, cucumber, and tomato. The ranch was delicious and definitely NOT from a bottle. The slice of pizza was huge and they cut it into smaller pieces which I appreciated. The flavor was spectacular and the crust was thin on the bottom and thicker towards the edge. I also purchased a single meatball for my 9 month old and she loved it. Would definitely come back here!

    Pizza with what they consider to be extra sauce. A whole bottle of bbq sauce gone to waste along with the pizza
    Mojito913 M.

    Warning to EVERYONE deciding to order a pizza from here. Some idiotic bottom feeder thought it would be funny to dump a bottle of bbq sauce on my pizza and send it to me. Shout out to the weak manager that thought it was ok. He actually hung up on me instead of being a manager and rectifying this gross mess. Definitely copying and pasting this review so others aren't as disappointed as I am.

    Soudary K.

    Small and quaint. Just like your neighborhood pizza joint. I've been here a couple of times and could of sworn I wrote a review before but was not able to locate it. I usually have a salad and pizza when I'm here. Pizza by the slice about $7. Pizza cook fresh and prompt service. Delicious pizza, crunchy thin crust. Mixed green Greek salad. They also have patio seating for those days you want to enjoy the fresh outdoor.

    Pepperoni and jalapeño pizza
    Grace J.

    Good service, not so great pizza. We walked in and were immediately greeted by staff. The ordering process is ordering at a counter and the staff member who greeted us was gracious enough to talk through the menu with us. We decided on the half naked bread sticks w/ mozzarella and a BYO pizza half cheese and half pepperoni with jalapeño. The pizza came out first and when we tried to pick up a slice the whole slice bent in half and all of the toppings slid off which was definitely a bummer. The pizza was also very greasy which explains the sad landslide of toppings off of our first slice. We had a slice of each half and decided the cheese was definitely better. About 10-15 minutes after our pizza came the breadsticks followed. We weren't super impressed by them, it seems to me that it's just focaccia bread with a slice of mozzarella cheese melted over it. I will say, we took the pizza home for leftovers and reheated in the oven it did hold up better and actually wasn't that bad. I think this is an easy option for dinner with great pricing but I wasn't impressed overall and probably wouldn't make the drive to come back.

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    Izabella S.

    Absolutely delicious! The service here is amazing. Usually pretty popular but you order quickly and they bring your food out within 10 minutes. Their slices are huge which is great considering the price of $7.20. You wouldn't even need to get the breadsticks from how full you are but even then, they're bread sticks are just as crispy and good as their pizza. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well as a little arcade area. They have many different options to choose from and even a build your own slice as well. Best New York style pizza I've ever had. Their homemade marinara sauce is good as well.

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    Jauwan S.

    This is a cute location with great service. The brisket Rangoon pizza and the Don Pepe are my favorites so far.

    Jenni S.

    Stopped in for the first time today. I enjoyed it but not as much as I thought I would. I got the lunch special, which is a good deal. A slice, a salad or breadstick, and drink for $10. The pizza was good but not amazing. The breadstick was very burnt and bland. Service was okay. They weren't really friendly but weren't rude. The restaurant was dark & dingy. I'll give them another try once they open their new location.

    Jeffrey M.

    It's crazy that more people aren't talking about Buffalo State in conversations about great pizza around Kansas City. The sausage alone they use here is fantastic, which is why I'm always sure to get a Stockyard when I visit so it has all their great variety of meat toppings. Pizza here is pricier than your basic national chain pizzas, but that's because you get a MUCH better pizza in terms of taste and quality. There is a reason that thoughts of Buffalo State creeps into my mind around lunch time whenever I'm craving pizza! You can see more of our experience on our YouTube travel channel: https://youtu.be/chDuT3d6i5A

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    Rishi P.

    Pizza was SO GOOD and one of my all time favorites. We got it to go but looked okay to stay there. It was ready in good time like 20 min. Pizza was so thin but had just enough bbq that it wasn't overdone. Rarely you see a thin pizza that can hold the chicken. Picture dominos thin but in triangle cuts. It was so good I couldn't stop eating. Get the KCQ

    KC Q Roasted chicken, red onion, provolone cheese, fresh cilantro, BBQ sauce
    Graham L.

    Food - consistently good Service - good Ambiance - Pizza Parlor with plentiful of seating, can get loud when full. tThis location in downtown Opk is the renewal of Papa Kenos (80s - early 2000s maybe). GIANT slices to order of any of their flavors or a tasty Pepperoni or Mushroom or both etc. Nice to be able to make your own drinks like cherry Diet Dr. Pepper w/o the button machine - old school 5 choice machine. Pepsi, products and Diet Dr. Pepper. A game or two of the classic Ms Pac-man or that timeframe Plenty of parking across the street if Santa Fe road be full (usually) esp. with Lulu's just down the block. Nice to see that in addition to Parmesan packets and red.pepper packets they also have honey packets. Chairs are hard metal and booths are usually available.

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    Good pizza and salads. Pretty food selection of beers on tap. Wait time for the pizza was good, less than 15 minutes after ordering.

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    The crust here is what really does it for me, I'd recommend this pizza place for any occasion really!

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