Got a hankering for pizza?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pizza outlets in Lakewood, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Angelo's Pizza
Topping the list is Angelo's Pizza. Located at 13715 Madison Ave., it's the highest rated pizza spot in Lakewood, boasting four stars out of 476 reviews on Yelp.
Yelp reviewers love the deep-dish pies, though thin crust is also available for each of the suggested 16 ingredient combinations. You can also design your own from the five different sauces (traditional, Alfredo, roasted red pepper pesto, green basil pesto or garlic butter) and the 30 toppings and finishing sauces. Craft beer is among the most popular ways to wash it down.
2. Tomori's Pizza & Subs
Next up is Tomori's Pizza & Subs, situated at 15621 Madison Ave, where the pizzas have thin crusts that are cooked till crispy.
Pizza options include barbecue chicken with bacon, red onions and bocconcini; and the Mediterranean with plum tomatoes, artichokes, basil, Kalamata olives and feta cheese. Subs, pasta and wings round out the menu. With 4.5 stars out of 73 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Molto Bene Italian Eatery
Molto Bene Italian Eatery, located at 18401 Detroit Ave., has earned 4.5 stars from 66 reviews on Yelp. Though pizza is a relatively small part of the menu, the pies come topped with imported San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. Choose from the Margherita, pepperoni or prosciutto and arugula.
As for the rest of the dinner menu, offerings include pasta, eggplant Parmesan and seafood lasagna. Gelato is on hand for dessert, and you can bring your own beer or wine.
4. Pepper's Italian Restaurant
Pepper's Italian Restaurant also has a full Italian menu, though pizza makes up a greater share than at Molto Bene. Design your own or choose from the Margherita, veggie, deluxe (pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, mild pepper rings, black olives, bell peppers, onion, garlic and bacon), or the "meatsa" (pepperoni, sausage, meatball, bacon and ham).
Also available are entrees like veal Parmesan, pastas, salads and more. It's another go-to, with four stars out of 171 Yelp reviews. Head over to 12401 Detroit Ave. to see for yourself.
5. Harlow's
Finally, there's Harlow's, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 50 reviews on Yelp. Reviewers praise the service and ambiance, but also the crispy thin crust that's baked up in the wood-fired grill.
Pizzas are designed for you here and range from the marinara (tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, garlic, basil and sea salt) to the salami with Calabrian chili and mozzarella. A simple drinks menu features Peroni beer and Bulleit Bourbon. You can find this bar and pizza joint at 14319 Madison Ave.
