When it comes to favorite foods, I’ve never met anyone who didn’t have pizza pretty high on their list. Indiana has a variety of different pizza styles, with influences from Chicago, the East Coast, and St. Louis – and in some cases, there’s a blend of these famous pizza styles. If you’re looking for some of the best places to try, you have to cross every one of these places off your pizza bucket list. Here’s the ultimate list of the best pizza in Indiana!

1. Papa's - Culver

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Papa's, 824 N Lake Shore Dr, Culver, IN 46511, USA
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Papa's has some of the best pies you've ever tasted. Locals love Papa's - and for good reason. They claim to have served the best pizza in Indiana since 1976, so you'll definitely want to put them to the test.

2. Mother Bear's - Bloomington

Mother Bear's Pizza Campus/Facebook
1428 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA
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No pizza list is legit if Mother Bear's in Bloomington isn't on it. A favorite of IU students, this place holds a lot of nostalgia for many Hoosiers and is definitely worth the wait when it gets crowded.

3. Brozinni Pizzeria - Indianapolis

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8810 S Emerson Ave ste 240, Indianapolis, IN 46237, USA
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This New York style pizzeria in Indianapolis offers huge, thin crust pies in a variety of styles, including build your own options. At lunchtime, you can also order pizza by the slice, which is a great way to try a bunch of different flavors.

4. Turoni's Pizzery and Brewery - Evansville

Helen L./Yelp
408 N Main St, Evansville, IN 47711, USA
Keyshaun S./Yelp
Turoni's is a local gem that Evansville residents know serves up some of the best pizza around. There are some real debates about cutting pizza into rectangles, rather than triangles, but give their scrumptious pies a chance. You'll be so glad you did.

5. Wise Pies Pizza and Subs - Terre Haute

Allison B./Yelp
9 S 6th St, Terre Haute, IN 47807, USA
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Wise Pies is another New York style pizza place offering whole pies or pizza by the slice. Try it with just cheese or your favorite toppings. You can't go wrong.

6. Lexy's Pizza - Fort Wayne

Lexy's Pizza - Leo Crossing/Facebook
10346 Leo Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, USA
Lexy's Pizza - Leo Crossing/Facebook
If you have a hard to please crowd looking for pizza, Lexy's is a great place to try. They have original crust and deep dish pizzas, as well as a pizza buffet. Can't agree on toppings? Go half and half for the best of both worlds.

7. New Bethel Ordinary - Wanamaker

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8838 Southeastern Ave, Wanamaker, IN 46239, USA
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Don't be fooled by the name - New Bethel Ordinary pizza is anything but ordinary. In each bite, expect a huge layer of cheesy goodness, on a perfectly cooked thin crust. They don't go light on toppings here, so you'll always get your money's worth (and have leftovers to spare).

8. Perillo's Pizzeria - North Salem

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5 S Broadway St, North Salem, IN 46165, USA
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Perillo's Pizzeria is the perfect Italian cafe for pizza lovers. Enjoy New York thin crust or Sicilian deep dish pizza on their gorgeous patio or inside their dining area. Just be sure to bring cash because they won't accept credit cards here.

9. Giuseppe's - Schererville

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1000 Eagle Ridge Dr unit h, Schererville, IN 46375, USA
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If you're a fan of simple, tasty pizza combinations, like the classic margherita, you'll want to check out Giuseppe's ASAP. You'll find a fair variety of gourmet variety pizzas here, including pizzas cooked in the Neapolitan style (in a wood stove). They also have gluten free options.

10. Mazerella's Upper Crust Pizza and Pasta - Sellersburg

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949 S Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172, USA
Mazerella's Upper Crust Pizza and Pasta/Facebook
Many Hoosiers swear this pizza joint has the best pizza in Indiana. Be sure to try out their white pizzas and their lunch buffet.

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11. Pizza Cellar - Crown Point

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160 S West St, Crown Point, IN 46307, USA
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Everyone knows the tomato sauce can really make or break a pizza. Pizza Cellar offers a delicious sweet tomato sauce that you'll soon realize you've been missing out on. You have to try out their thick crust, which is more of a pan crust, rather than Chicago style.

12. Tomato Pie Pizza Joint - Paragon

Libby B./Yelp
100 W Union St, Paragon, IN 46166, USA
John F./Yelp
This mom and pop pizza shop in Indiana knows how to make a perfectly cheesy pizza. Try anything with double cheese or one of their themed pies, like the White Roma. You won't be disappointed!

13. Duneland Pizza - Chesterton

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520 Broadway Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304, USA
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What's better: a trip to the Indiana Dunes or delicious pizza? Luckily, you don't have to decide. Enjoy the dunes, then reward yourself with an incredible pizza from Duneland Pizza. Choose your favorite crust thickness and toppings for a truly personalized, delicious pizza experience.

14. Professor Joe's Pizzeria and Pub - Lafayette

Josh K./Yelp
648 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901, USA
Leann P./Yelp
This pizza place is a favorite for college students and is a must try for any pizza lover. Be sure to try their unique chicken bacon ranch pizza or any pizza with their delicious meatballs piled on top. Professor Joe's Pizzeria and Pub is a good, delicious time - all the time.

15. House of Pizza - Hammond

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7008 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46324, USA
Christopher T./Yelp
The thin crust pizza at House of Pizza is an absolute must try. This is a great pizza place for families and picky eaters, since you can build your own pizza.

16. Big Woods Pizza - Nashville

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44 N Van Buren St, Nashville, IN 47448, USA
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Many lovers of Big Woods claim this is the best pizza in the entire country (if not the world). While that's a pretty big order to fill, they definitely deliver. If you're a veggie lover, their Garden Veggie Pizza won't disappoint. Meat lovers should definitely try the Smokehouse Pizza, with pulled pork piled on top.

17. ZwanzigZ Pizza - Columbus

Rob H./Yelp
1038 Lafayette Ave, Columbus, IN 47201, USA
Michael B./Yelp
ZwanzigZ Pizza is famous in Columbus and offers incredible pizzas with beers to complement. Be sure to try their lasagna pizza if you love ricotta (and let's be honest, who doesn't?!).

18. Edwardo's Natural Pizza Restaurant - Munster

Alan B./Yelp
7920 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN 46321, USA
Hillary V./Yelp
For a unique Chicago deep dish experience, you have to visit Edwardo's. Toppings are actually added to the layer of cheese beneath the sauce, for a truly cheesy, magnificent taste.

19. Kacey's Pizza Spot - Whiteland

Matt H./Yelp
89 US-31, Whiteland, IN 46184, USA
Tom C./Yelp
This hidden gem in Whiteland known as Kacey's Pizza Spot is a laid back pizza joint that offers a massive, affordable pizza. If you live nearby and are searching for a new local pizza joint, this is definitely the place to try.

20. South of Chicago Pizza - Indianapolis

Joe T./Yelp
619 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA
Lori E./Yelp
South of Chicago Pizza is easy to miss, but you should check it out at least once. Their deep dish, Chicago style pizzas are legendary in the city and are even offered by the slice during their lunch buffet. Their thin crust is pretty good too, though passing on their deep dish is pretty hard to do.

These are just some of the best-rated pizza places in Indiana to add to your bucket list. Which places are we missing and which ones can you not wait to try? Let us know! For more great Indiana restaurants to visit, check out some of our other favorite restaurants in Indiana.

Feeling inspired to make your own pizza? Check out this awesome cookbook entitled the Pizza Recipes Bible: 98 Irresistible Recipes for Perfect Pizzas at Home.

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Tori Jane | January 25, 2024

Who has the best pizza in Indiana?  

Obviously, the word “best” is subjective, but there certainly are pizza places in Indiana that are a step above the rest. Some of the best pizza in Indiana as decided by glowing reviews include:  

  • Big Woods Pizza – This Nashville staple is home to what numerous rave reviews call the “best pizza of their lives”, which is quite the honor. Better try it and see.  
  • Jockamo’s Upper Crust – This one’s a local legend for a reason! Ask anyone outside of Indiana what they think of Jockamo’s and you’ll probably get a confused stare. Ask a Hoosier, though, and learn about their favorite pizza.  
  • Magoo’s California Pizza – Of all the pizza joints in Indy, this one tends to come up the most often in “best of” lists. And it’s true.  

 

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What are some other contenders for the best pizza places in Indiana?  

Of course, the above-named shops and restaurants aren’t the complete list of pizza places in Indiana – quite the opposite, actually. Those ones are just the beginning! Additional places deserving of a spot on your to-try list are pizza shops like:  

  • Rockstar Pizza – A cult classic among those in Brownsburg, Rockstar Pizza is home to what might be the best crust in the world.  
  • Pizza King – So it’s a chain. Big deal; it’s a Hoosier chain, and we’re proud of it.  
  • AJ’s Pizza Company – This Chesterton restaurant proves big things come from small towns. Big, delicious things. Like pizza.  

Learn more about the best pizza places in Indiana as chosen by you, our readers!   

What other Italian places in Indiana belong on my bucket list?  

Craving more than just pizza? We get you. Indiana is home to several surprisingly amazing pizza joints, but it’s also home to tons of delicious Italian spots in general. A few of the top-rated and most-beloved Italian places in Indiana are places such as:  

  • Tour of Italy Cafe – This incredible little Italian mom-and-pop spot doesn’t even have its own website, but it does have some of the best Italian food ever.  
  • Vito’s - Since 1992, Vito’s has been serving up some of the best Italian food in Indiana. It’s well-known as one of the best in the Midwest.  
  • Nicole-Taylor's Pasta & Market – They say this is where you’ll find the best pasta in the world... or at least Indiana. Go see!  

 

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