Michigan has made a name for itself in the pizza world with the Detroit-style pizza, but there’s another distinct style of pizza that originated (and can possibly only be found) in Michigan.
Have you ever heard of Monroe-style pizza?
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I recently came across a TikTok where Seoung Lee (@chowdowndetroit), a food reviewer from Michigan, tried out Monroe-style pizza and I immediately had to dig to find out what in the world it is.
What Exactly IS Monroe-Style Pizza?
What makes Monroe-style pizza different from any other pie? Well, it turns out that the secret is mostly in the crust.
First of all, the dough used for the crust is sourdough, which you don’t generally see. But the dough also has parmesan cheese in it.
The standard Monroe-style pizza is made with the sourdough crust, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and LOTS of pepperoni.
Where Can I Get Monroe-Style Pizza?
As far as I can tell, there’s only one place in Michigan where you can currently get your hands on Monroe-style pizza…