Michigan is no stranger to great pizza. The state has long punched above its weight in the pizza world, helping shape national chains like Little Caesars, Domino’s, Hungry Howie’s, Jet’s Pizza, and Buddy’s Pizza.
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It is also the birthplace of Detroit-style pizza, a square, pan-bkaed style that has exploded in popularity far beyond the state’s borders.
Midwest Living Names Its Top Pizza Spots
With that kind of reputation, narrowing down the best pizza spots in the Midwest is no easy task. Midwest Living acknowledges the challenge, writing:
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This year, we introduced a pizza category to our Best of the Midwest Awards—and then immediately recognized the impossibility of the task. Pizza is so subjective.
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Still, the publication set out to do it anyway, evaluating spots based on quality and variety before naming its Top 12 Pizza Restaurants in the Midwest. The list highlights places described as “legendary” and “must-try,” known for being consistently excellent and deeply loved in their local communities…