The Ultimate Pizza Journey Through Kentucky Makes For One Delicious Adventure
By Sarah McCosham|Published March 21, 2022
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
Kentucky may be known for fried chicken and barbecue, but that doesn’t mean we can’t hold our own when it comes to pizza. In fact, you’ll find pretty much every regional variety represented in Kentucky, plus some inspired creations wholly unique to the Bluegrass State. (Hot brown pizzas? You bet!) We’ve put together a pizza journey through Kentucky that highlights the best of the best, so the next time you’re craving a perfect slice of pie, hit up this epic food trail.
The Portal Pizzeria - Harlan
The Portal Pizzeria, 101 N Main St, Harlan, KY 40831, USA
The Portal Pizzeria takes wood-fired 'zas to the next level, and has repeatedly been voted "best restaurant" in Harlan, Kentucky. These hand-tossed pizzas feature tomatoes and basil grown literally right behind the restaurant, for fresh flavors you'll only get here!
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Cabin Pizza - Grand Rivers
Cabin Pizza, 2040 J H O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers, KY 42045, USA
Cabin Pizza in Grand Rivers is located within striking distance of Land Between the Lakes, making it a popular place for folks to refuel after their epic Kentucky escapades. The pizzas feature braided crusts and delicious toppings, and folks rave about the calzones, too!
Goodfellas Pizzeria - Lexington and Covington
Goodfellas Pizzeria - Mill St., 110 N Mill St, Lexington, KY 40507, USA
Goodfellas Pizzeria - Distillery, 1228 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504, USA
Goodfellas Pizzeria, 603 Main St, Covington, KY 41011, USA
For the perfect New York slice in Kentucky, head to Goodfellas. Craft your own pizza or get one of their specialty pies -- no matter what you order, it's going to be delicious!
If you're craving a pizza that's more like an actual pie, head to Jailhouse. These pizzas are basically calzones, with ingredients enveloped inside a perfectly chewy-yet-soft dough. And yes -- this pizzeria is actually located in a former jailhouse that's said to be haunted!
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The Post - Louisville
The Post - GERMANTOWN, 1045 Goss Ave, Louisville, KY 40217, USA
The menu at The Post is the stuff of pizza dreams, with unique components such as beer cheese, meatballs, and even spicy pickles! Your eyes will undoubtedly be bigger than your stomach, so we
recommend ordering a half-and-half pizza in order to indulge in several different varieties!
Sicilian's Pizza and Pasta - Louisville and Bardstown
Sicilian Pizza & Pasta Glenmary Plaza, 8133 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291, USA
Sicilian Pizza & Pasta Downtown, 627 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
A perennial Bluegrass favorite, Sicilan's belongs on any Kentucky pizza bucket list. While all the varieties are worth trying, the Hot Brown Pizza is an absolute must, and easily the most Kentucky pizza on this list.
What spots would you add to this delicious pizza journey through Kentucky? Share your favorite pizzerias with us in the comments below!
