ANN ARBOR, MI -- From a gameday pie to a late-night slice smothered in cheese, pizza is the ubiquitous comfort food. And, thankfully, Ann Arbor has plenty of options.
While local pizzerias range from The Original Cottage Inn, birthplace of the now-widespread chain, to the student-favorite Pizza House, Ann Arbor’s pizzerias run the gamut from thin New York style to smothered Chicago pizza.
Whether you prefer a knife and fork for a sauce-laden pie or an on-the-go slice, Ann Arbor has your pizza needs covered.
Check out these five great pizzerias in Ann Arbor.
New York Pizza Depot
With hours extending far into the night, New York Pizza Depot, 605 E. William St., is a favorite among bar hoppers and night owls.
NYPD, which recently celebrated 25 years, sells pizza both by the slice and by the pie. Options include the Baked Ziti pizza, featuring ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce, and the BLT pizza, with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
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NYPD is open 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday. Find the pizzeria online, on social media or by phone at 734-669-6973.
Joe’s Pizza NYC
Also a favorite among those searching for a post-party pie, Joe’s Pizza NYC, 107 S. University Ave, Suite B, sells slices of cheese pizza for $3.50 and peperoni pizza for $4.25. Specialty pizzas include white pie, featuring mozzarella and ricotta, and a Veggie Pizza with broccoli, mushrooms and red onion.
Joe’s Pizza NYC is open midnight to 2 a.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to midnight Monday and 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Find the pizzeria online, on social media or by phone at 734-213-5625.
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Anthony’s Gourmet Pizza
For those who appreciate a thicker, saucier pizza, Anthony’s Gourmet Pizza is the place to be. While the pizzeria does offer New York style, Anthony’s specializes in Chicago-style deep dish pizza.
The Chicago-style stuffed pizza is built like a pie with two layers of crust and pizza sauce on top. Options include the Popeye’s Special with spinach, feta and onion and the Carnivorous Delight, with Canadian bacon, pepperoni, sausage and mushrooms.
Anthony’s Gourmet Pizza has locations at 1924 Packard St. and 1508 N. Maple Road, both in Ann Arbor. Find the pizzeria online or on social media. The Packard location can be reached by phone at 734-971-3555, while the Maple Road location can be reached at 734-213-2500.
The Packard location is open 3 to 9:30 p.m. everyday. The Maple Road location is open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Hello Faz Pizza
Hello Faz Pizza is a hidden gem in the Ann Arbor pizza scene, but one worth stopping by.
Options include the Bo Schembechler pizza, featuring mozzarella, American and cheddar cheeses, and the Hungry Harbaugh Specialty pizza, featuring steak, mushrooms and green peppers.
Hello Faz Pizza, 2259 W. Liberty Road, is open 5 to 8:45 p.m. Monday and noon to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Find the pizzeria online or by phone at 734-741-7777.
Pizza Bob’s
With a menu that ranges from pizza to calzones to milkshakes, Pizza Bob’s, 800 S. State St., is a one-stop shop for pizza needs.
One menu highlight is the Chipati, a salad stuffed into warm pizza dough, featuring tomatoes, green peppers, mushroom, lettuce, cheese and the restaurant’s tangy Chipati sauce.
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Pizza Bob’s is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Find the pizzeria online, on social media or by phone at 734-665-4517.
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