7 Stops Everyone Must Make Along Pittsburgh's Pizza Trail
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Beth Price-Williams
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Let’s talk pizza! Sure, Pittsburgh may be a pierogi town. But, pizza probably comes in a pretty close second when it comes to the city’s favorite foods. We, Pittsburghers, have plenty of pizza parlors from which to order a delicious pie – or even a slice – from hometown pizzerias to nationwide chains. Next time you’ve got a craving for pizza, embark on a delicious adventure along this pizza trail in Pittsburgh. Take a look.
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Get ready for what just might be the most delicious day of your life. The pizza trail in PIttsburgh stops at seven different pizza joints across just under 34 miles. Embark on the trail as it is. Or, tailor it to meet your needs. Whatever you do, have fun!
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Go hungry - really hungry - to Mama Lena's, where the pizza is so big it spills off of the table. Yep, it's so big that it cuts into 64 pieces. Order ahead of time if you want the massive Monster Pizza. Or, opt for just a slice of the famous pizza, topped with such favorites as pepperoni, chicken, pineapple, or sauteed onions.
Mama Lena’s II is located at 732 Broadway Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136.
Mama Lena’s II is located at 732 Broadway Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136.
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Bite into a slice of award-winning pizza at Caliente Pizza and Draft House. The popular pizza joint snagged the top spot for best traditional and non-traditional pizza at the 2018 International Pizza Expo. Choose between a traditional or a gourmet pizza. Gourmet pizzas include the classic white tomato pie, the pineapple express, and the spinach and feta.
Caliente Pizza and Draft House is located at 4624 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
Caliente Pizza and Draft House is located at 4624 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
Aiello's Pizza, a Squirrel Hill staple since 1978, boasts a scrumptious menu of pizza, calzones, hoagies, and more. Order a traditional pizza or the gourmet. Go bold with a gourmet pie, such as the pierogi pizza, the Cajun chicken, or the broccoli and chicken.
Aiello’s is located at 2112 Murray Ave., Ste 1., Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2173.
Aiello’s is located at 2112 Murray Ave., Ste 1., Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2173.
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Just a few doors down from Aiello's Pizza, Mineo's Pizza House opened in 1958. Today, pizza lovers flock to the Squirrel Hill institution. Sit down to a traditional hand-tossed, white hand-tossed, or Sicilian pie or just a slice or two. Gluten-free pizza is also available.
Mineo’s Pizza House is located at 2128 Murray Ave. # 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
Mineo’s Pizza House is located at 2128 Murray Ave. # 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
Treat yourself to a Vinnie Pie at Vincent's Pizza Park. The popular pizza joint serves pizza in small, medium, and large. And, you can top your pie with such favorites as pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, bacon, or pineapple. Vincent's Pizza Park is "cash only."
Vincent’s Pizza Park is located at 998 Ardmore Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
Vincent’s Pizza Park is located at 998 Ardmore Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
Work up an appetite before you head to our next stop. After all, Benny Fierro's serves massive slices of pizza that easily spill over two paper plates. Order by the slice. Or, if you're really hungry, opt for the 28-inch pie. Pies are available in cheese, pepperoni, spicy sausage, and garlic mushroom. The pizza parlor also offers monthly specials, such as the chicken cheesesteak pizza.
Benny Fierro’s is located at 1906 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
Benny Fierro’s is located at 1906 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
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And...our last stop on the pizza trail is Fiori's Pizzeria. Celebrate the deliciousness of pizza with a traditional or a white pizza. Transform your ordinary pizza into a gourmet pizza by adding shrimp, steak, meatballs, or hot sausage links. Of course, you can also add such popular toppings as pepperoni, Virginia ham, hot pepper rings, and anchovies.
Fiori’s Pizzeria is located at 103 Capital Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226.
Fiori’s Pizzeria is located at 103 Capital Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226.
What other stops would you add to this pizza trail in Pittsburgh? Let us know in the comments! And, if you love pierogies, hit this pierogi trail in Pittsburgh. Click here to read more.
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