A lot goes into choosing a pizza — even beyond the question of toppings. But whether you go for takeout or sit-down, thick crust or thin, sauced or bare, you want something delicious — particularly on National Pizza Day, Feb. 9.
Fortunately, Allentown boasts a number of quality pizza shops to satisfy your craving for a slice or a pie.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pizza outlets, using both Yelp data and our own blend of spices to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture — or to call — on National Pizza Day.
1. The Crust Pizzeria & Restaurant
Topping the list is The Crust Pizzeria & Restaurant. Located at 3043 W. Emaus Ave., the Italian spot, which offers pizza and sandwiches, is the highest rated pizza spot in Allentown, boasting 4.5 stars out of 49 reviews on Yelp.
2. Delicioso Gourmet Pizza & Subs
Downtown's Delicioso Gourmet Pizza & Subs, located at 1032 W. Hamilton St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score pizza and more 4.5 stars out of 18 reviews.
3. NY Stromboli Pizza
NY Stromboli Pizza, an Italian spot that offers pizza and more in West End Theatre District, is another go-to, with four stars out of 30 Yelp reviews. Head over to 514 N. 17th St. to see for yourself.
4. Drake's Pizza
Check out Drake's Pizza, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 12 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score pizza and more at 1452 Pennsylvania Ave.
