PJ's Pizza & Slice

In Grand Rapids for a stop over on a recent trip, like to stay at the Drury on 28th street. I…read moreusually make a point to walk down the street and find a new place to eat. So this time, walked to good ol' Buddy's. Soooo good! The pizza here is absolutely delicious. I can't get enough of their sauce. I got both a four corner, and round, and both were outstanding! Our waiter Anderson rocked it, as well, kept our water cups full and checked on us often. Thanks Anderson. So Buddy's is also in Detroit, which I went to, after a recent Redwing's game, and let me tell you, the GR Buddy's is way better. They both rock, but the GR sauce is the boss, and so much more. I'll be back for sure. If you need the goods, and pizza is your thing, go to Buddy's!

A cold, rainy, day calls for something hot and filling, so Buddy's was our choice. It was a quiet…read moreafternoon, with few patrons, and less staff, so we found our table, ourselves. Parking is easy, and convenient. They have ton of pizza, styles, flavors, and crusts. We settled on the "Build your own" pizza. We chose the Detroit style, four piece, with original crust. It was the perfect choice for our eating wants and needs. We added pepperonis onions, mushrooms and black olives. Service was slow, but the friendly waitress made it more enjoyable. Overall, the pizza was OK. It was a little burnt, and hard to cut. The taste was pleasing. I must admit that my favorite is Chicago deep dish pizza, sorry Detroit fans. But i feel that it is one of the better pizza places in GR. If your not a pizza fan, they have several other option; burgers, salads, and sandwiches. Check it out.

Detroit Public TV pizza.

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Veggie Sampler and individual House Salad.

Arcane Pizza

4.8(31 reviews)

9.5 mi

Why the hell didn't anyone tell about this place sooner…read more Some of the best pizza this side of the state!

Arcane is one of our favorite GR pizza shops. The dough is sourdough which gives it a really good…read moresavory flavor. The breadsticks are deceiving!! They look a bit lifeless but absolutely necessary to order and try. The cheese on top is a game changer for flavor. The dry rub wings were perfectly seasoned and cooked. I can't wait to try the other flavors. Pizza- basic P is a classic pepperoni pizza with cupping pepperonis. I can promise this will be one of your go to pepperoni pizzas. The mushroom trio is perfectly loaded- every bite you get a good amount of topping but not so overwhelming to not taste the actual pizza. Try them out!

Inside

Jumbo wings - herb dry rub

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Pera Pizzeria

4.5(33 reviews)

6.1 mi

Those who know me know that I go into food truck experiences not expecting to be completely blown…read moreaway. Choices are usually very limited, sometimes the folks working them aren't particularly friendly or overstressed and overstimulated. The food can often be quite good, if the folks go into it with a proper attitude towards consumer satisfaction. Lemme tell you - these folks not only have a great attitude, but the pizza was amazing. Ran across their food truck at Wildwood Family Farms. Pera has the goods. I had the Kurdish pizza with extra sujuk - and it was exceptional. The folks running the truck were incredibly friendly. I can't wait to try more. I can't wait to actually patron the restaurant. Wildwood is also just a fantastic way to sit on the lawn and listen to some music relaxed and calm atmosphere.

I ordered delivery and the bottom was burnt. The pizza had a slightly weird aftertaste. The cheese…read morewas good but it felt a bit like a takeaway pizza from the grocery store. It might be better in person or not on a busy night. The sides - puffy bites and salads - were very tasty. But I won't be back for the pizza.

Neapolitan Style Wood-Fired Oven

Greek Salad Chicken Shish with Tzatziki

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Nutella Rolls

Faro's Italian Pizza

3.3(86 reviews)

3.1 mi

My husband and I are visiting for the weekend from Chicago and pick this place out of a list of…read moreoptions in the area. And we are glad that we did! Food was very good our driver was very nice. It was a great experience!

It was fine. The pizza didn't have great flavor, but the sausage was good. The ranch was homemade…read morebut not incredible. Ordered online and picked up in store. Had no issue with the process.

Meat lovers (medium)

Cheese bread

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My sons. Pepperoni. Don't worry! some peps are buried under the cheese. Made with American love imo.

Greco's Pizza

4.5(99 reviews)

4.7 mi

Our favorite pizza place ever! Food is always fresh , taste great and prices are reasonable…read moreespecially now days. Highly recommend !

I haven't had a good thin crust pizza in such a long time and Greco's pizza did not disappoint!!…read moreThe toppings were overflowing and the pizza came straight out of the oven!! The boneless wings had plenty of sauce and were also delicious. The staff were very helpful and friendly when we were ordering food. All our food came out within 15-20 minutes. There were lots of people coming in for their pick up order but there is plenty of space for you to sit inside and eat at the restaurant.

Where one orders all the tasty things!

Cinnamon bites

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Raw dough near crust

Quarantino's

4.7(137 reviews)

6.9 mi

Detroit style pizza served as a whole pie. Menu has inventive pizzas but also the option to make…read moreyour own. Had the most recent special, which featured local sweet corn. Also friendly staff and prompt service and a good list of beers available.

Best Detroit style pizza in Grand Rapids area. It's as good and better than a lot of Detroit places…read morethat specialize in Detroit style pizza. Hunky Dory is my go-to pizza here, and it absolutely delicious! Place is a cool vibe inside as well if you want to sit down to eat there. Very popular place, so I recommend going during the week if you want to avoid them being slammed with orders.

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Martha's Pizza

4.4(60 reviews)

8.1 mi

Amazing pizza! Very nice deli with baked goods and combination alcoholic beverages and neighborhood…read morego to store! Highly recommended!

The photos on the website are not how the pizza looks at all. We are visiting in town and decided…read moreto try this place. Did not know it was carry out only, but we ate at a table down the street thankfully. The margarita and the cheese sticks were like burnt cardboard. I love thin crust but this was inedible. There was barely any cheese and the margarita pizza had a spicy sauce which was strange. The temperature was not even hot either! Do not go here. Had high hopes but definitely not a great Anniversary dinner for us.

The Original with pepperoni, prosciutto, artichokes, garlic & basil

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JoJo's Pizza

3.8(22 reviews)

4.8 mi

I freakin' love this pizza!! Probably one of the only pizza places I've been to that has green AND…read moreblack olives. This is a mom and pop local place so you're getting hand mixed hand stretched dough each time. Though you won't find awhite sauce pizza here, please enjoy the red sauce pizzas they do so magnificently! Pepsi products (MtDew, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, bottled water. Please note there's no eating area, take out or delivery only.

Pizza was excellent, love the brick oven or what ever they call it, pizza comes out perfect and…read morethey know how to put just the right amount of sauce on it, price is fair for what you get

Thy sky

BBQ chicken pizza!

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Pepperoni!!

Uccello's - East Beltline

3.4(213 reviews)

3.3 mi

I visited Uccello's during a work trip, and it really hit the spot when we were craving Italian…read morefood. The concept was a pleasant surprise, it has more of a sports bar atmosphere than a traditional Italian restaurant, but they still offer a solid selection of pastas, pizzas, subs, and other comfort food favorites. They also have a full bar, making it a great place to catch a game. We started with the pepperoni rolls, and they were easily the highlight of the meal. The garlic butter and Parmesan on top made them absolutely irresistible, definitely a 10/10 appetizer. For my entrée, I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken. The chicken was well-seasoned and had a nice crispy exterior that added some texture to the dish. The Alfredo itself was good, but fairly standard and nothing particularly memorable. The garlic bread was also solid and complemented the meal well. While this isn't the best Italian food I've ever had, it was satisfying, reasonably enjoyable, and exactly what I was looking for that evening. I'd happily come back, especially for the lively sports bar atmosphere and those pepperoni rolls.

Uccello's is a really big sports bar with a vocal following, many of whom have been eating here…read moresince middle school sporting events. This is their comfort food. I was curious to try Uccello's fare after all the chatter. The staff are enthusiastic, from greeting to service to checkout, knowledgeable about their menu, mindful of checking in during the meal, and friendly. The Meatball sub & U-fries combo was a hearty portion but I found the flavor and seasoning weirdly subdued, especially considering they have a vested interest in selling beverages. I would have thought it to be more tomato-forward and salty. My trip ended before I could do a return visit, but I'll be back in a few months and grab something else from the menu. There's definitely potential here.

Main dining room, trained with many screens!

Close-up of a toasted flatbread sandwich showing a cross-section of chicken, gouda, and spinach...

Uccello's - East Beltline - Uccello's Riviera Salad with garden greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, and cashews on a white pl...

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Uccello's Riviera Salad with garden greens, strawberries, mandarin oranges, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, and cashews on a white pl...

Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen

4.0(344 reviews)

8.1 mi

I had noticed Licari's moved into the old Red Hot Inn space but didn't realize their Fuller/Knapp…read morelocated had closed. I'm glad I got to visit the new(er) spot recently! The space is cozy and pretty large, with what looked to be a private area with a birthday party going on towards the back. Our server was really friendly and patient as we explored the menu, which features Sicilian items like pizza, pasta, and several starters. We wanted to try some appetizers so we ordered the cozze di mare (mussels) with white sauce, rotoli (eggplant rolls filled with Prosciutto di Parma, house-made tomato sauce and provolone cheese, baked then topped with basil), and a Caesar salad. The mussels and eggplant dish came out first and were delicious. I personally loved the eggplant rotoli the most - the eggplant was tender, the sauce was savory, and it was stuffed with cheese and prosciutto... yum! I would get this as a meal with a side of garlic bread for dipping. The mussels were nicely cooked and the sauce was subtle. The salad was crisp and fresh and I liked the different toppings (fresh tomatoes and sun dried tomatoes). The Caesar salad only comes in the large size, but it was good to share with the group. For dinner we shared a couple of pizzas - the bocce and a margherita. The freshly grated cheese over top was perfection - don't skip this! I loved all the toppings on the bocce (basically a version of a supreme pizza) but the pepperoni was my favorite with how crispy it got. The crust was missing a bit of flavor for me, but it was cooked well and not soggy. We were too stuffed for dessert but I'd come back for their cannoli or rotating cheesecake flavors! I want to try their pasta next also.

My food was good. Sorry no photo. Had the bolognese. Service was good. We were there for a…read morelate lunch so it was quiet and ambience was fine

The new space is very comfortable.

Pls look at the reference photo we took at home to see the difference in reality

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Rotoli and cozze di mare

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Laura R.

13 years ago

I was not at all pleased with the food I had ordered from PJ's for delivery, and did call that evening to talk to someone about it, which fell on deaf ears. I did, however, receive a response from Richard T, the owner, and he did remedy the situation with a full refund which I so aprrecited. It was a very classy move on his part and will definitely give PJ's another try. Thanks Richard! ~ Laura R. read more

Shelby S.

6 months ago

A great local place with different options. I always order from here if we cater for the office. I do find it frustrating that when I have a question or need to update my order, I have to talk to AI and can't get through to a regular person. Otherwise, it's great. read more

Armando G.

6 years ago

Took the family to eat some ice cream and it was delicious! I had the Turtle Sundae and it satisfied my craving. I recommend getting it with Praline ice cream read more

Kori Y.

Elite 17

370

12 years ago

Good pizza great bread sticks. I will go back.

Drew L.

14 years ago

Pizza sucks. Fries are good.

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