Tavern-style pizza is a Midwestern treasure. Cracker-thin crust, square slices, cheese that stretches from edge to edge.
It is the kind of pizza that has been served in neighborhood bars and corner pizzerias for generations. Nine hole-in-the-wall Oklahoma spots have perfected this style, serving tavern squares that locals treat like pure gold.
The crust is the star here, thin enough to crackle when you bite into it but sturdy enough to hold a generous layer of cheese and toppings. The sauce is bright and tangy, the cheese is perfectly browned, and the slices are cut into squares that disappear in a few bites…