Need more pizza in your life?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable pizza outlets in Kansas City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. Johnny Jo's Pizzeria
Topping the list is Johnny Jo's Pizzeria, located at 1209 W. 47th St. in West Plaza. The Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, is the highest-rated cheap pizza spot in Kansas City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 205 reviews on Yelp.
If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Johnny Jo's Pizzeria.
"Disclaimer: We have no claim to fame for being a New York Style Pizza," according to the bio section of the business's Yelp profile. "This is our family recipe from Sicily and we make it with love! If you want New York style pizza then go to New York."
2. D'bronx
Next up is Volker's D'bronx, situated at 3904 Bell St. With four stars out of 221 reviews on Yelp, the deli and Italian spot, serving pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
LaShon F. noted, "I ordered the the lasagna lunch special and it was very filling, it came with salad and garlic bread. When I arrived I had to wait a few minutes for my order to get ready."
Yelper Katie E. wrote, "This is such a staple in my life! I'll start with the only negative - unless you have a catering order they don't deliver. But that's literally the only negative thing I have to say."
3. Papa Keno's Pizzeria
Papa Keno's Pizzeria, located at 1815 Wyandotte St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the affordable spot to score pizza and more 4.5 stars out of 57 reviews.
We looked there for an overview of Papa Keno's Pizzeria.
"The Papa Keno's Story. Since 1991 Papa Keno's has been hand crafting our east coast-style pizza and huge signature slices as we strive to bring the absolute highest quality to our customers in everything we do," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. "That is why we make our dough daily and source locally grown fresh ingredients whenever possible. We like to think of our culinary creations as works of art and we take our art seriously, very seriously."
4. Mamma Leone's Pizza
Mamma Leone's Pizza, an Italian spot that offers pizza and more in Red Bridge North, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 70 Yelp reviews. Head over to 650 E. Red Bridge Road to see for yourself.
If you're curious for more, we found these details about Mamma Leone's Pizza.
"By bringing together a culinary team with almost a hundred years of combined experience we decided that this area was severely lacking in good affordable food and so opened our doors in spring of 2010 to fill that void," per the history section of its Yelp profile. "Business has been exceptional and the residents amazing."
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"I started in the food service industry in 1996 and since then have managed numerous restaurants both locally and abroad," according to the bio section of the business's Yelp profile. "I did my chefs apprenticeship at an excellent five start restaurant in Ireland and have managed at all different price ranges. I personally prefer to work in smaller scale businesses in which we can offer personalized service as opposed to the anonymity of larger corporate structures."
Regarding signature items, "We specialize in excellent Italian food at a reasonable price," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Mamma wouldn't have it any other way."
5. MOD Pizza
And then in Country Club Estates and Big Shoal, check out this outpost of the well-known chain MOD Pizza, which has earned four stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the fast food spot, which offers pizza and more, by heading over to 5315 N. Antioch Road.
If you're hungry for more, we found these details about MOD Pizza.
"MOD Pizza was founded by Seattleites Scott and Ally Svenson," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile. "The first MOD Pizza opened in 2008."
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"MOD Pizza excites us because the focus is on taking care of our employees who will in turn take care of our communities," the business states in the bio section of its Yelp profile. "In the restaurant biz, this is refreshing and empowering. We serve pizza to serve people!"
As to what the business is known for, "MOD Pizza specializes in individual artisan-style pizzas Made On Demand (MOD) in a fast, friendly and stylish environment," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "All pizzas are cooked by hand in an 800 degree display oven and ready in under 5 minutes with as many toppings as you like for one low price. You can also create your own salads."
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