Pepperoni, sausage, and clams! If you’re looking to expand your taste buds and add a special twist to your lunch hour, we’ve got you covered. In celebration of National Pizza Day on February 9, we’ve put together this list of the 20 most unique pizzas in the US. Treat yourself to a delicious pizza fusion like Spicy Thai Chicken, or feed that sweet tooth with an unexpected peach topping. No matter the occasion, there’s always time for a unique slice!
Methodology: This is an all-time list of the Top Unique Pizza Spots in the US according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the food and restaurant category on Yelp, with a large concentration of reviews mentioning “unique pizza,” then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning “unique pizza.” This list looked at businesses in the United States. All businesses were marked open on Yelp as of December 2, 2022. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of January 20, 2023.
1. Bombay Tikka Masala, 786 Degrees – Los Angeles, California
2. Pizza Pot Pie, Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company – Chicago, Illinois
3. The New Yorker Pizza, Zia Gourmet Pizza – San Diego, California
4. Pickle Rick, Pie Sci – Detroit, Michigan
5. The Hellboy, Paulie Gee’s – Brooklyn, New York
The Hellboy has a bit of hot honey on it, which while sounds weird, went incredibly well with the whole pizza. It adds a nice sweet and spicy touch to a well made pizza. The crush was excellent, the toppings were good quality, just a great taste overall.
– Yelp Elite Tyler T. on Paulie Gee’s
6. D Street Pizza, The Flying Goat – Spokane, Washington
7. Spicy Thai Chicken, Moose’s Tooth – Anchorage, Alaska
8. Soft Eggs and Pecorino Sardo, Serious Pie Downtown – Seattle, Washington
9. Crab Rangoon, Fong’s Pizza – Des Moines, Iowa
10. Uncle’s Kahlua Pie, Aloha Pizza and Shave Ice Company – Gardena, California
11. Bahn Mi Pizza, Rocco’s – Seattle, Washington
12. Cauliflower Pizza, MOZZ – Provo, Utah
13. Funky McChicken, Homeslice – Chicago, Illinois
14. NC Clams, Chiles, Pecorino, Pizzeria Toro – Durham, North Carolina
15. Corn Cashew, Dove Vivi – Portland, Oregon
16. Carne Asada, My Slice of the Pie Pizzeria – Phoenix, Arizona
17. Pig and the Peach, Jack’s Wood Fired Oven – Logan, Utah
We got the Pig and the Peach and loved it. What a unique set of flavors that I wouldn’t have thought of combining. We also got the lion bread. Would definitely recommend both.
– Yelper Brent C. on Jack’s Wood Fired Oven
18. Mac N Cheese Pizza, Ian’s Pizza – Denver, Colorado
19. Cal Italia, Pizza Rock – Las Vegas, Nevada
20. Korean BBQ, Young Joni – Minneapolis, Minnesota
