These 10 Pizza Joints Are Serving The Most Unique Slices In Louisiana
Pizza is a great option if you’re dining with several people who all have different tastes. You can create your own, do half-and-half, or pile your pie sky high with all the toppings your heart desires. These particular pizza joints in Louisiana have taken what you think you know about pizza and turned it on its head with unique creations you just won’t find anywhere else.
Deano’s opened its doors in 1971 and has been a Lafayette favorite ever since. They’re constantly creating new pizza creations, so you’ll have to keep coming back to try them all. The Cajun Executioner will make you rethink everything you know about pizza. This spicy pie has pepperoni, hot sausage, spicy shrimp, onions, bell peppers, and a boatload of jalapeños. If you like spice, this is the pizza for you.
Deano’s Pizza has two locations: 305 Bertrand Dr., Lafayette, LA 70506 and 2312 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508.
Deano’s Pizza has two locations: 305 Bertrand Dr., Lafayette, LA 70506 and 2312 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508.
Located in the heart of downtown Alexandria, Embers should be on everyone’s bucket list. Their Rougarou pizza is great for anyone who likes a little kick to their pizza. It’s loaded with boudin, andouille sauce, yellow onions, poblano peppers, red bell peppers, andouille sausage, a blend of artisan cheeses, and Steen’s cane syrup.
Embers is located at 313 Desoto St., Alexandria, LA 71301.
Embers is located at 313 Desoto St., Alexandria, LA 71301.
The Pablo, a Mexican-inspired pizza served up at Frank’s, is a seasonal treat, so when you spot it on the menu, be sure to order it. Loaded with ground beef, roasted chicken, or braised pork, as well as jack cheese, black beans, jalapeños, red sauce, a blend of mozzarella and Pecorino-Romano cheeses with a drizzle of sour cream, pico de gallo, and sliced avocado, this is one pizza that will make you feel like there’s a fiesta in your mouth.
Frank’s Pizza Napoletana is located at 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport, LA 71105.
Frank’s Pizza Napoletana is located at 6950 Fern Ave., Shreveport, LA 71105.
This southern chain has some incredible pizzas. For a limited time, you can feast on their Sweep the Swamp pizza, which is loaded up with Cajun spices, shrimp, crawfish, crab, jalapeños, andouille sausage, onions, and mozzarella cheese. You’ll fall in love at first bite!
There are multiple Johnny’s Pizza House locations around Louisiana, so visit its website here to find one close to you.
There are multiple Johnny’s Pizza House locations around Louisiana, so visit its website here to find one close to you.
If you’re a fan of crispy crust, then you have to head over to LIT, where they blast-fire the pizzas to achieve a perfectly crispy crust. You can create your own pizza if you’d like, but we also recommend the Pesto Pollo, which has a white sauce, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, roasted chicken, roasted red peppers, artichokes, and mushrooms with a drizzle of pesto.
LIT Pizza has several locations:
3930 Burbank Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808
14601 Airline Hwy., Ste. 101, Gonzales, LA 70737
1189 Americana Blvd., Zachary, LA 70791
9770 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge LA, 70810
LIT Pizza has several locations:
3930 Burbank Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808
14601 Airline Hwy., Ste. 101, Gonzales, LA 70737
1189 Americana Blvd., Zachary, LA 70791
9770 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge LA, 70810
Peppers has been a favorite of southeastern Louisianians since 1998. Its jambalaya pizza combines the best of both worlds, featuring Cajun smoked sausage, grilled chicken, tomatoes, red onions, roasted garlic, green peppers, and extra hot spices for a nice little kick.
Peppers Pizzeria has two locations: 600 West Third St., Thibodaux, LA 70301 and 541 Corporate Dr., Houma, LA 70360.
Note (March 2022): After sustaining damage during Hurricane Ida, Peppers closed temporarily for repairs. They're making great progress and hope to reopen again soon!
Peppers Pizzeria has two locations: 600 West Third St., Thibodaux, LA 70301 and 541 Corporate Dr., Houma, LA 70360.
Note (March 2022): After sustaining damage during Hurricane Ida, Peppers closed temporarily for repairs. They're making great progress and hope to reopen again soon!
The Bou-Ray pizza here is just crazy enough to work. It’s got alligator sausage, Tasso ham, red onions, and jalapeños with mozzarella served over boudin. Yum!
Red Zeppelin Pizza is located at 4395 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
Red Zeppelin Pizza is located at 4395 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
Gumbo pizza? That’s on the menu over at Redfish Pizza - and it’ll make your taste buds explode. This perfect pizza starts with a spicy roux with red and green peppers topped with Spanish onions, chicken, and andouille sausage smothered in mozzarella cheese.
Redfish Pizza is located at 224 S. Hollywood Rd., Houma, LA 70360.
Redfish Pizza is located at 224 S. Hollywood Rd., Houma, LA 70360.
Tony’s has been a Lake Charles favorite since 1968, and it’s time you pop on over to grab a slice of their delicious pizza. The spaghetti and meatball pizza combines your favorite Italian dishes into one delicious pie. It has ground beef, Italian sausage, and pepperoni topped with a heaping portion of their amazing spaghetti and meatballs and sliced ham.
Tony’s Pizza is located at 335 E. Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601.
Tony’s Pizza is located at 335 E. Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601.
Ditch the traditional red sauce for something different and try the Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy pizza at Wildwood, which starts with an Alfredo sauce and is topped with mozzarella, spinach, garlic, artichoke hearts, and tons of delicious shrimp.
Wildwood Pizza is located at 1260 Texas Ave., # H, Alexandria, LA 71301.
Wildwood Pizza is located at 1260 Texas Ave., # H, Alexandria, LA 71301.
Have you tried any of these unique pizzas? Are there other Louisiana pizzerias that you would add to this list? Let us know in the comments below!
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