This was our 2nd time here, the first time was not very memorable at all but we had a great dinner this time. Kinda odd coming here only twice considering this rounds out the Detroit Classic Pizza Trifecta. The family likes Loui's and Buddy's pizza (as well as antipasto salad) better but this place is great. The pizza is a little lighter than the other 2 greats, a little bit more like Shields. High quality ingredients and tasted great. The antipasto has olives and peppers along with the usual suspects (people say it's more traditional) and the dressing doesn't have much vinager but it was great. The wings were a 7 (but like with pizza, we're kinda snobs) good hot sauce seemed homemade. Bottom line, absolutely terrific, really good food. We still put Loui's and Buddy's (Conant location ONLY) ahead but still outstanding. Oooh, almost forgot, didn't see this coming but it was a completely awesome bonus: complimentary breadsticks with (I assume) hot honey. Huge hit! OK, honestly the greatest part of dinner was our service. I believe her name was Heather, she was absolutely a badass. She really killed it, best service we've had anywhere in a long time. My wife just reminded me (I had to block it out) but the music was unbelievably horrible. Imagine the worst music from the 70's, like being on a cheap cruiseship with older people after they ran out of yacht rock to play...unable to drown it out because you already cashed your daily drink package read more

I had mixed feelings at Cloverleaf. The food was honestly really good. The pizza was solid and the soup was amazing. I ordered chicken piccata but got chicken Parmesan instead. It was heavy, but still tasty, and at that point we'd waited long enough that I just ate it and called it a day. Service was the weak spot. Things moved really slow and the vibe felt pretty checked out. The most awkward part was watching a manager scold an employee in the middle of the lobby... not great, and def something that should've been private. Typical pizza bar atmosphere. I'd come back for the food, but the service needs some love. read more

Great lunch buffet! Very good food. I wish I lived closer and could go more often. Good service as well!

Cloverleaf is putting out one of the best pizzas in the area. Sit by the bar and have some beer and pizza. The service and food are great read more

Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant - Delicious pizza - Pizza Near Me - Eastpointe, Michigan

I grew up on the east side but have lived out of state for 30 years. CL Detroit style pizza is the definitive version! Yes, better than Buddy's. CL has a homier vibe than original Buddy's bar. Get the battered mushrooms! read more

We had a great experience! The BBQ chicken pizza and Greek salad were both excellent, and we really appreciated the gluten-free pizza option for someone in our group with celiac disease. He's had it before and drove 40 minutes to have it again. It's not always easy to find places that do gluten-free well, but everything was delicious and everyone enjoyed their meal. The service was amazing too -- Kailee was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We'll definitely be back! read more

Out the gate, this stop was one of my personal highlights of having D-Style pizza in Detroit. Every single list and reviewer has this spot as a must-stop, so I had to experience it for myself. I REALLY like this pizza, and it really felt like I was eating something special finally while in Detroit. The ambiance of the restaurant and the wait staff adds to the allure and charm of the pizza. Very good service, which is so key for me, and the various classic photos and artifacts on the wall give this spot a unique vibe that gives it that blue-collar appeal. I even had the clam chowder as an appetizer (not pictured), but it's a very wide bowl, so bring your A-game appetite here. The ONLY things that hindered this spot for me giving it 5 stars is that they don't have ginger beer as a beverage option, and the sauce was just a tease. It's like a tablespoon on sauce on top for each slice, so if I return, I would ask for extra-extra sauce on the side. Other than that, I would HIGHLY recommend this spot! They close pretty early compared to other places, so you need to be inside and seated by 7p if your gonna dine in. You don't want them putting up chairs around your feast! read more

Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant - Small D-Style: Mushrooms, black olives, basil. - Pizza Near Me - Eastpointe, Michigan

I've been to Cloverleaf dozens of times in the past. It was always my go-to for great pizza. Sadly the quality and service has dropped quite noticeably. On my last visit with friends, we waited over a half hour to get our pizza. When it came, it was burnt. Not the slightly burnt crust that has always been the hallmark of Cloverleaf but actually burnt along with the bottom of the pizza. We sent it back, but I didn't want to wait another half hour, but the waitress assured me that they would take care of it right away. We waited and waited again, and I had to go up to the front counter to inquire about it. I was told that it would be out shortly. When it did come out the waitress brought back pizza that was exactly like the first one- burnt! It should've been obvious to the waitress, but she seemed to be oblivious. She went back and apparently talked to the manager who came out and told us that we would not have to pay for it. We ate a few bites and that was it. I left very disappointed. Bottom line - we had mediocre pizza and mediocre service. Such a disappointment from the great place this once was. If only Gus were back! read more

Still one of my top pizza joints . Living 90 miles away i dont get many chances to eat there. And to be honest there are a lot of good competition. But this time in the area i had to revisit this legendary pizza location. Even went against our norm and had a BBQ chicken pizza. It was delicious. Now im only giving them 4 stars because of the primo price the "Detroit Style" pizzarias feel obligated to charge enough that i could of enjoyed a steak dinner elsewhere. But if you are not feeling the financial crunch, by all means treat yourself to a great pizza. read more

Excellent pizza! My wife had the Veggie special with up to 5 selections and I had a custom w/pepperoni, sausage and onions. Each was great and typified Detroit style pizza. Nice crust, toasty and delicious, plenty of toppings for each bite. I liked the pepperoni particularly. Also a salad- enough for 2 to share. Ambiance screamed sports bar but pizza was king. Service good. Checked in often enough and water and soda glasses refilled, prompting. Now our favorite place for pizza. read more

Best pizza always delicious and staff is friendly. Had numerous parties in their private patio and everyone was happy! read more

Still the best pizza! We moved up North last year and we came down state for appointments and wanted to see if Cloverleaf pizza was still the best, it is. Hands down the best pizza around. Great crust plenty of toppings and a killer sauce. Keep it up Cloverleaf! Peace read more

Our favorite pizza around. Cute restaurant that's been around for years. I love dining in compared to going to one of their carry out spots. The service is good. Their gluten free pizza is some of the best I've eaten. Be sure if they're busy to put your pizza or bread orders in right away especially if you're getting gluten free. They have a nice fireplace and bar area too. We will definitely be back when we want to eat our pizza somewhere other than home. read more

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We went to Cloverleaf on a Sunday right when they opened and were the 2nd party in the restaurant. We ordered pretty quickly and the pizza took a bit over 35 minutes to arrive. Large Old World Pepperoni Pizza - I think the most notable thing about Cloverleaf vs. other Detroit-style places is how garlic forward it is. They seem to add an entire layer of slivered garlic right on top of the crust - delicious. The sauce is slightly sweet and tangy, probably not made in house but is appropriate for the pizza. The pepperoni was as good as advertised. In terms of crust development, one end of the pizza was absolutely perfect with a fantastically crispy caramelized cheese layer and a very nice fried bottom crust. The other side unfortunately was a bit wan, still good but the crispiness was definitely lacking. I wonder if the oven just wasn't evenly heated. Regardless, Cloverleaf certainly has a great Detroit style pizza and I would be happy to go again. read more

Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Eastpointe, Michigan

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The old-school Italian restaurant you never knew existed because you thought they only served pizza! They offer top-notch service, excellent food, and a great atmosphere. Brandon in the bar area was phenomenal. read more

I was on a mission to find the best Detroit style pizza while visiting Detroit, MI. Thankfully, one of our colleagues who is a local suggested and treated my friends and me to Cloverleaf Bar and Pizza, it's the originator of Detroit-style pizza since 1946. This establishment was founded by Gus Guerra, who also co-owned "Buddy's", another renowned pizza place. We were fortunate enough to meet Marie, one of the owners, who informed us that they still use the original recipe while Buddy's made some alterations to theirs. Cloverleaf has remained a family-owned business for three generations and is one of the oldest pizzerias in the Detroit area. They brought us a delicious sweet and savory crunchy bread, served hot and topped with parmesan. If you never had Detroit-Style Pizza before it is known for its square or rectangular shape, thick and airy crust, and its unique layering of toppings with cheese at the bottom and sauce on top, Caramelized Cheese Edges, and flavorful crust,that has that nice crunch. We also enjoyed their award-winning meatballs, antipasto salad, and the delicious whipped cheesecake for dessert. We even got a glance at the oven that creates this magic! A big thank you to Marie and her staff for their excellent service, hospitality, and of course, the delicious food. I'll make sure to visit Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant whenever I'm in town. You can find them at 24443 Gratiot Ave, Eastpointe, MI 48021. read more

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Visited today! Service was Amazing! We were waited on by Jamie! She gave us great suggestions and told us about the pizza! I was not disappointed! Jamie is a rockstar! Detroit style over Chicago style any day!! Definitely will visit again before our trip is over! read more

Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant - Detroit style pizza customize! - Pizza Near Me - Eastpointe, Michigan

I took my girlfriend there for dinner and a date night a couple weeks ago, and she was absolutely loving the inside of the building and how it was laid out. This is one of my favorite pizza places and it's worth the drive. The service was great as well. read more

Only did a carry out, quick and efficient. Easy to pick up at a convenient location ( nice). Food was great, pizza, loaded tots,

8-8-2024 Came after a visit to St. John Ascension Hospital. We were emotionally drained but the pizza and drinks and kind service pepped us up. The deep dish is a true gem. Pepperoni only. read more

Jamie was a fun server! Maxe.us laugh several times. Pizza and antipasto salad never disappoint. So good! Marie took this picture and sent us home with cheesecake! Gotta love this neighborhood restaurant that has been here forever! read more

Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant - So good! - Pizza Near Me - Eastpointe, Michigan

Introduced another friend to the amazing Chicken Martini! For a light eater he sure couldn't resist nearly finishing it (I always look forward to my leftovers). Thanks again to Chef Keith and our excellent server Lisa! read more

You do not know how much you miss Real Detroit pizza until you move to Texas. The pizza at this location has not changed one bit. Every time I come back I go to Buddy's, cloverleaf, green lantern , or Louie's. This is the real deal Detroit style pizza. I am in heaven. read more

Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant - Great Detroit BLT Specialty Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Eastpointe, Michigan

a detroit classic--haven't been here in awhile--old fashion decor which is very cool--we had a sweet bartender named chris--pizza was wonderful--great place to go--lots of parking too.... read more

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I've been doing a pizza tour and I have visited a couple of places "ranked" ahead of the Cloverleaf. Hands down I rate this place above them. Why? Had standard cheese and pepperoni. This is what I get everywhere to ensure methodological consistency. I rate Cloverleaf tops in cheese, crust, sauce and pepperoni. The service was great and the ambiance was welcoming. I have to drive a while to get here, but this is my second favorite pizza place of all time. Foggia's in Southgate is just a hair better in my opinion. But I love this place. read more

My husband and I order take out pizza from this location regularly. The deep dish is the best we have found in the area. The price is right for the amount of food. We always get a large deep dish, and an order of cheese bread. I used to order the anti pasta salad but don't any more because the last two times the salad was very watery, like they forgot to dry the lettuce after washing it. The take pizza is alway good. read more

After many, many years of limiting my Detroit style pizza to Buddy's and Shields, I decided I needed to broaden my horizons and try the other classic establishments. The catalyst you ask, a great podcase called CuriosiD that did an episode on the history of Detroit style pizza. Before the podcast, I had not known of the connection between Cloverleaf and Buddy's. The founder of Cloverleaf was the former co-owner of Buddy's and his family was responsible for bringing their Sicilian style pizza to Detroit. Hence, Cloverleaf has ties to the first Detroit style pizzas to ever come out of an oven. I'm not an expert, but it appears the original Cloverleaf building was lost or partially lost in a fire sometime in the 80s I believe. The restaurant was rebuilt. Hence, it doesn't immediately have that historic feel that you might expect, considering how old the establishment is. However, it still has that classic look (and smell) you would expect. And now....for the important stuff: We ordered a large (8-slice) with mushroom and pepperoni (the classic kind that cups when it's baked). The pizza arrived nice and hot, and we dug into our first slices. The crust was a bit crunchier than I'm used so, with a bit more of a charred/burnt taste to it. I'm not sure how I felt about it, but knowing every pizza is different, I didn't want to judge. The further into the pie we got, the better the pizza was. I'm usually a corner slice fan, but the sweet spot in this pizza was the interior slices....shocking, I know. Overall, this was another top notch Detroit style pizza. I don't know if the crust is normally a bit crunchier or if this pizza had a tiny bit too much time in the oven. Nonetheless, we both loved it! Other thoughts: I really liked their bar area with small high top tables. It seemed like a cozy place to meet up with friends for pizza and a beer to catch a game or just to hang out. There are lots of cool news articles on the walls to read about the history of the place. read more

Highly recommend. Lots of seating to ensure safe distancing during dining. Ordered a small pizza. Had perfect amount of crispness to the crust giving you that crunch with each bite. Solid pizza sauce and variety of toppings to customize pizza way you want. Made one with spinach, roasted garlic, feta cheese and sundried tomato. read more

Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant - Small with spinach, feta, sundried tomatoes and roasted garlic. Highly recommend - Pizza Near Me - Eastpointe, Michigan

I wish I could give no stars this location has very poor customer service! There was a misunderstanding and the employees were rude and disrespectful! I have never experienced that in my life but it happened at cloverleaf in Eastpointe. read more

What a disappointing trip. Sat at the bar and ordered soup, salad, pizza, and eggplant parm. Soup and salad served promptly but the pizza and eggplant were nowhere to be found. Bartenders tried but after about an hour still no food. Finally told the bartenders that we were bailing. They made it right by comping one round and the soup and salad but still.... Could have run due west to Louie's and got a carry out in that time. read more

A part of me almost wanted to cry because of how great this pizza was. I've had bbq chicken from many other pizza places this makes jets bbq chicken taste like the bottom of my shoe.Dave portnoy would eat this pizza with a smile and a tear rolling down his cheek read more

Best pizza around. Expensive, but filling! Their cheese bread and garlic bread is awesome as well! Others may tell you they have the original version, and they come close, but this is the best! read more

Food choices are perfect; variety and quality! Friendly atmosphere and service' Won't "break you bank "! read more

I don't know if I've heard about Cloverleaf Pizza or not before, but I know I've never eaten here before. Buddy's is my preferred pizzeria, but I do like other places and styles depending on where I am at. There have been a few places along the way that I've tried and gotten burned before thinking the pizza would be good when indeed it was not. So, I was a bit hesitant to come here and try the place out for fear that I would leave with an upset stomach and severe disappointment. I was happily surprised with my experience here, and definitely will be back for sure! The reason I came here is for a few different reasons. first, it was close to my dates house, second, said date said that the pizza was good, so we strolled in here on a Saturday night to dine in for dinner. The place is HUGE with tons of space and tables to sit at for most small or large sized parties. The hostess was sweet as could be, and answered all our questions right off the bat. The place has an old school feel to it, with lots of wood paneling and tables. Date and I reviewed the menu and started off with Mozzarella bites. While they were good, the amount they gave us was small and would probably barely make an infant full, let alone two adults. This is part of the reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. Even though it came with marinara and ranch dip, it was a very small portion. While the menu here is fabulous and extensive, we stuck with a pepperoni 8 piece pizza and let me tell you, the pizza here is amazing. Like almost better then Buddy's amazing. I was really super impressed and literally could barely finish my second piece. Date gobbled his up and we both were super full when we were done. We took home leftovers for eating later, and I was so thrilled about the food I can't seem to brag enough even a day and a half later. Also, the service was good but slacked about halfway through. As dinner went on, we saw less and less of our server. It got to the point that we were desperate for our bill and a carryout container and were wondering what happened to her. Eventually we saw here and flagged her down. She did apologize, but it was literally the longest 15 minutes of our lives. It probably was a random thing that happened, but we started to literally fall asleep at the table from all the food we ate. (food coma!) Since it went on for the better half of our meal, I took off a star because it got to be annoying after a while. Overall this place is legit. I think they have other locations and really worth a stop in for some legit pizza. I will be back! read more

I hadn't been to Cloverleaf in about 5 years but visited this past sunday. OMG, so disappointed! The prices are outrageous. Ordered a small (4 slice) pizza and it was over $15 and it wasn't that good. Also they open at noon , was there at 1pm, they had no customers on the one side of the restaurant so they weren't that busy but it still took over an hour to get my pizza. Will not be going back!!! read more

This is one of the original Detroit deep-dish pizza restaurants that is responsible for what's now know as "Detroit style pizza". You can't go wrong with their antipasto salad and any deep dish pizza you desire. Wash it down with a little Vino and you'll have a classic Italian meal. read more

Stopped in on a Sunday around 1PM. Antipasto salad was good and quite large. Bread was sweeter than expected but good. We got a large (8 piece) pizza with pepperoni, bacon and onion. A small between the 2 of us would have probably been fine for us. The pizza was good. Crust was awesome, sauce was ok and the toppings were ok. Glad we tried it but not sure we would make the long trip again (45 minute drive). Our waitress was awesome too! Thanks Jen!!!! read more

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Although from KY, as a salesman in the auto industry, I have been coming to the greater Detroit area and the Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant for their Detroit Style pizza for years. I have been telling everyone who would listen, including my wife, that this is not only the best pizza in Detroit, but also anywhere else in the world. Finally, after celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary at Mackinac Island, and on our return trip home to KY, we were able to stop at the Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant for her to try it fresh out of the oven. She loved it and now understands why I rave about this place and it's awesome delicious pizza with the perfect caramelized cheese and sauce which makes it so goooood! She says the dough is what makes it sooooo good. This is one thing we are happy to agree to disagree on. Win/Win. This place is really special for a number of reasons: 1) Of course the pizza is the number one reason 2) Service is outstanding 3) Don't be surprised if the owners stop by your table and ask if everything is good and chat with you. 4) By yourself or with friends at the bar watching sports or with your family at a table, the atmosphere is great and enjoyable. I assume the other food on the menu is equally as good, but I have only partaken of the suds and gorged on my favorite pizza. You will have to explore the other offerings and give your opinion. Kudos to TEAM Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I hosted a small birthday gathering on Sunday, April 21 (10 adults and 5 children). To cater the event, I placed an order for take-out from Cloverleaf, which included three large pizzas, a tray of antipasto salad and crunchy bread. The quality of the food was top-notch, and we didn't have any leftovers! To top it off, the staff went above and beyond by adding a slice of cheesecake and a heartfelt card wishing me a happy birthday. I was touched by their thoughtfulness and want to give a shoutout to Marie and Debbie for providing exceptional service. It's not often that you come across this level of service in 2024, and it made my day all the more special. Thank you so much for everything! read more

I don't know of a better pizza. service is polite. The food is exceptional, and I will recommend to everyone