Pizza Strips Are A Rhode Island Staple And Here Are The 5 Best Places To Find Them
By Jessica Wick|Published March 13, 2021
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Jessica Wick is a writer and travel enthusiast who loves exploring new places, meeting new people and, of course, beautiful Big Sky Country and every part of Washington State.
New York’s pizza is iconic. Chicago’s pizza is always recognizable. And Detroit’s pizza is just plain delicious. But here in Rhode Island, sometimes pizza comes from bakeries and looks a little different.
Rhode Island’s famous pizza strips consist of a thick doughy base topped with freshly made tomato sauce and baked in large trays. They’re almost always cheeseless and typically served at room temperature. And somehow, they’re so tasty we can’t get enough of them. If you have yet to try this classic Ocean State staple, here’s where to go to find the best of the best.
LaSalle Bakery is well known for is custom cakes and other sweet treats. They also bake tray after tray of pizza strips daily, which you can buy individually or by the box.
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2. DePetrillo's Pizza and Bakery, various locations
DePetrillo's Pizza and Bakery has five locations right here in Rhode Island, so you know it must be fantastic. At DePetrillo's, pizza is respected in all forms: Triangle slices, strips, and even chips.
The Palmieri family has been in the bakery business since 1905, so it comes as no surprise that they've perfected the art of the pizza strip. Doesn't this look delightful?
Despite its name, Jeanette's is known more for its pizza than its pastries. The spinach pies and Party Pizza boxes are especially popular. But if you're craving pizza strips, make sure you're specific when you order -- Jeanette's also serves a more traditional strip pizza , pictured here.
