Kansas Citians love their pizza and we have compiled the Best of the Best for every appetite!
Best Gourmet Kansas City Pizza:
Minsky's (Minsky's boasts many locations across the metro, click here to find one near you!) Minsky's has been serving gourmet pizza in Kansas City in 1976. Minsky's serves fresh pizzas on hand-rolled dough with generous portions of fresh ingredients. The Leawood location features a live magician and balloon artist for kids on Saturdays from 6-8pm. The City Market Location features live music on weekends.
Best St. Louis Style:
Waldo Pizza (Two Locations for Waldo Pizzas: 7433 Broadway, KCMO and 1543 NE Douglas, Lee's Summit, MO.) Waldo Pizza is one of Kansas City's best loved restaurants. Whether you're craving traditional hand-tossed pizza, St. Louis style pizza, or even vegan pizza, Waldo's fresh-baked pizza is delicious and affordable.
Best New York Style:
D'Bronx Deli and Pizzeria (3 locations: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd, KCMO. 7070 W. 105th St. OPKS. 3940 Bell, KCMO.) If you love New York Style Pizza, this is the place! You can even buy a pizza to take home after a day of play at Crown Center, Union Station, and Kaleidoscope.
Best Chicago Style:
Rosati's Pizza (Rosati's is home to many locations across the metro, click here to find one near you!) Rosati's Pizza was founded in Chicago in 1895 when Fred Rosati opened his first restaurant. The Rosati's chain grew in popularity and has found a welcome home in Kansas City. They are famous for double-dough deep dish Chicago style pizza and fresh ingredients.
Best Italian Style:
Spin! Neopolitan Pizza (Spin Pizza boasts many locations across the metro, click here to find one near you!) Spin! Neopolitan Pizza is known for gourmet specialty pizza. If you'd love a little bit of Italy right in your own backyard, this is the place. With modern, fun decor, and pizza prepared right before your eyes, Spin is both fun and delish!
Best Budget Friendly:
It's a Toss Up Between:
- CiCi's Pizza Buffet (Cici's boasts many locations across the metro, click here to find one near you!) CiCi's All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Buffet is $4.99/adults, $2.99/ children 10 and under, and FREE for children 3 and under (with paying adult). They keep the pizza hot, offer a variety of toppings, and the kids are thrilled to finish the meal with dessert pizza!
- Pizza Shoppe (The Pizza Shoppe, Kansas City's original neighborhood pizza place, offers many locations across the metro, click here to find one near you!) The Pizza Shoppe is a classic family restaurant with scrumptious pizza and salads. Moms love the "Pink Stuff," Pizza Shoppe's signature creamy garlic salad dressing and kids love the cheesy garlic bread and dessert pizza! It's a win-win for the whole family.
Best Chocolate Pizza:
Amore Chocolate Pizza (Amore Chocolate Pizza Company Chocolate Bar & Ice Cream Parlor 4821 W. 117th St. Leawood, KS.) Looking for something sweet? Amore is known for their one-of-a-kind delicious gourmet chocolate pizza, chocolate pretzels, and chocolate spoons. They use the highest quality, handmade gourmet chocolate and ingredients. amorechocolatepizza.com.
Extra Toppings:
- Family Friendly Dining in KC
- Supreme Pizza Cookie Recipe
- Turn Your Kitchen Into a Pizza Parlor
- Pirate Pizza Coin Recipe
- Kids Eat Free KC
Do you know of an excellent Pizza Place that is missing from our list? Email kristina@kcparent.com to submit suggestions.