Craving pizza but don't want to break the bank?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable pizza spots in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
1. Pieology Pizzeria
Topping the list is Pieology Pizzeria. Located at 128 W. McMillan St. in CUF, the vegan and gluten-free spot, which offers pizza and more, is the highest rated low-priced pizza spot in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 93 reviews on Yelp.
Pieology is a create-your-own pizza joint. First, decide on your crust from six premium choices, then add sauces, cheeses, meats, toppings and after-bake sauces, such as pesto, barbecue sauce and spicy buffalo sauce. Menu options also include salads, sides like "ooey gooey" cheese bread and desserts such as the cinnamon churro pizza topped with Ghirardelli chocolate chips.
2. Goodfellas Pizzeria
Next up is Over-The-Rhine's Goodfellas Pizzeria, situated at 1211 Main St. With four stars out of 214 reviews on Yelp, the restaurant and bar, which offers pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
Goodfellas also offers a craft-your-own pizza option and specialty pizzas like Paulie's Favorite, with spicy sliced Italian sausage, garlic sausage crumble, green peppers, red onions and roasted garlic. The restaurant also features oven-baked subs, salads, breadsticks, cheese bread and desserts. Save room for the cannoli or the New York-style cheesecake straight from Carnegie Deli.
3. Trotta's Pizza
Trotta's Pizza, a spot to score pizza and more in Westwood, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 36 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3501 Werk Road to see for yourself.
Trotta's is a drive-thru pizza joint. "Stay in your warm car and get your pizza today!" proclaims the business's website. Choose from traditional and specialty pizzas, hoagies, salads and appetizers, such as jalapeño poppers and boneless buffalo wings. Cannoli and tiramisu are customer favorites for dessert.
4. Catch-A-Fire Cafe
Over in Oakley, check out Catch-A-Fire Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 75 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the restaurant and food truck, which offers pizza and more, by heading over to 3301 Madison Road.
This spot specializes in wood-fired pizza and also features a lengthy dine-in and catering menu of appetizers, salads and desserts. Try the Crazy Potatoheads pizza with créme fraîche, potato, bacon, jalapeño, white cheddar, scallions and ranch. Catch-A-Fire Cafe provides a weekend brunch menu with choices like an open-face Italian omelette with spinach, mushroom, red onion, peppadew and white cheddar and breakfast pizzas, such as the Hangover Pie with sausage gravy, pepperoni, Italian sausage, white cheddar and a cracked egg.
5. Ramundo's Pizzeria
Finally, there's Ramundo's Pizzeria, a local favorite with four stars out of 32 reviews. Stop by 2210 Beechmont Ave. to hit up the spot to score pizza and more next time you're in the mood for cheap eats.
Customers can purchase pizza either whole or by the slice. Other menu offerings include calzones, hoagies, salads with homemade dressings and a selection of craft beers.
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