Downtown Akron found its newest obsession in summer 2021 when this cannabis-themed mom-and-pop pizza joint opened with a groovy vibe and seriously creative pies. 🍕
Totally Baked Pizza serves slow-baked pan-style pizza that’s highly edible but definitely NOT infused, drawing crowds with clever menu names and flavor combinations you won’t find anywhere else in Ohio.
How Totally Baked Pizza Won Akron’s Hearts
Chef John Taylor didn’t just open another pizza shop—he brought 30 years of culinary experience and his grandmother’s 1970s pizza-making legacy to the heart of downtown Akron.
What really captured hearts was the slow-cooked approach in a world obsessed with speed. Taylor and his team bake everything in a small stone and pan oven, creating that perfectly crispy, caramelized crust with deep, rich flavor that takes time to develop properly…