Every region of the world seems to have its style of pizza and the State of Michigan is no different. However, you won’t find traditional Detroit-style pizza as the go-to option in all parts of the Mitten. DiMaggio’s Pizza and Burgers in Coloma, Michigan is an example of just that, sitting at the same location on the Blue Star Highway since the DiMaggio family purchased the building in 1957. Once you've learned more about the spectacular DiMaggio’s Pizza offerings, you'll be packing your bags and planning a trip to this beloved pizza parlor.

Michiana Style Pizza

This pizza is called the special for reasons I don’t need to explain. You’ll find their house-made Italian sausage, green peppers, and mushrooms on this pie–and notice how I didn’t call them toppings. These pizzas are finished with cheese on top so you don’t have to worry about any of those delicious additions falling off. You can also add any toppings you want, or order your pizza with a thin or thick crust. The best Italian food is made with care, love, and tradition and you'll find all of that in these family flavors.

A little piece of Southwest Michigan history

DiMaggio’s celebrated their 60th anniversary in Michiana back in 2017. This pizza shop opened up when you could find groups of teens cruising down the streets on weekend nights. This was also when the Blue Star Highway was the main route to get to the rest of the state. However, just a few years later, the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System debuted in Michigan, making the Blue Star Highway a secondary option. DiMaggio’s is still the first option for pizza for many families who made it a tradition. It's been a favorite spot ever since. That rich history means the DiMaggio team knows their community really well and serves them with dedication.

Rebuilding after the fire

A fire in 2019 put the future of DiMaggio’s into question. While the shop had to close down for several months, they were able to rebuild while also making some upgrades. Now they’re slinging out the same delicious pies in an updated, renovated dining area. It's the best of both worlds with both history and tradition present and modern amenities to make your dining experience even better.

Burgers and more

I have to admit, with the number of times I’ve had DiMaggio’s, I’ve never strayed past pizza and the anchovy salad because they’re just that good. However, if you are looking for something different, DiMaggio’s burgers are a great way to change it up. These are simple burgers, but they’re also juicy, cooked-to-order, and pretty thick. No matter what you order, you're going to walk away feeling full and satisfied.

Other Italian specialties

The recipes here have clear roots in traditional American Italian cuisine, with the original owners moving here from Chicago. Not only did they bring their legendary pizza recipes, but they also served their Italian flavors in the form of lasagna, sausage and peppers, and spaghetti and meatballs. For me, this red sauce can go on just about anything Italian, so it makes me really happy that those dishes still make it out of their kitchen on a daily basis. Although the old staples are always satisfying, it's fun to try new things while visiting restaurants like this as well.

Blue Star Highway location is perfect for pitstops

I grew up with my dad telling me how DiMaggio’s is one of the few true roadhouse-style restaurants my generation will come across, and he’s not totally wrong. When the Blue Star Highway used to be the fastest road in town, folks could easily pull right off the highway after a long day of travel to get a warm and impressive meal with a cold brew to wash it down. Now, parking right off the road is still just as easy, especially because most of today’s traffic takes I-94. While you visit you can savor not only the rich, flavorful red sauces, but also the unique, historic experience of the roadside stop.

DiMaggio’s has been a personal favorite for my family with the tradition going back to when my grandfather packed up my dad and his siblings into the station wagon to grab some pies back in the 1960s. It’s a slice of rectangle-cut nostalgia for me, that I always introduce my visiting friends to. Make sure to stop by DiMaggio’s next time you’re traveling on the Blue Star Highway near Coloma, Michigan.

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