Who says you need a New York City zip code to sling world-class pizza?
Two pizzerias in Upstate New York have been named among the 50 best in the country by an Italian guide that knows a thing or two about the perfect pie.
Jay’s Artisan Pizzeria, located just north of Buffalo in Kenmore, earned the No. 4 spot on the 2025 Top 50 Pizzas in the USA list—its highest ranking yet. It was surpassed by Manhattan’s Una Pizza Napoletana and two California pie shops.
The guide praised Jay’s Artisan for mastering two distinct styles: the 12-inch Neapolitan and a thick, crunchy-edged Detroit-style. Owner Joe Powers sharpened his pizza-making skills in Naples, Italy, the birthplace of pizza.
Jay’s doesn’t have a phone, so don’t try calling, but you can order Jay’s Artisan pizza online…