Grotto Pizza in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Here’s how Fast Food Club describes the pizza experience: “The pizza has a distinctive sauce that sets it apart from anything else in the region — slightly sweet, deeply flavorful, and totally addictive. Grab a slice after a day at the beach, and you’ll instantly understand why Grotto has endured for over six decades.”
Papa’s Tomato Pies in Robbinsville, New Jersey
Papa’s Tomato Pies is regarded as one of the oldest continuously operating pizzerias in the United States, dating back to 1912, according to the Fast Food Club’s research. The recipes, which are still used today, have remained untouched throughout the generations of owners.
“The New Jersey tomato pie tradition means the sauce goes on top of the cheese, creating a bright, tangy flavor profile that’s completely its own thing,” wrote Mason Fairfax for the Fast Food Club.
Pizzeria Beddia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Legions of Philadelphians know about Pizzeria Beddia in Fishtown. The shop often has people lining up outside for slices of one of their pies.
“The approach is minimalist: outstanding ingredients, careful technique, and zero shortcuts, Fairfax wrote. “Bon Appétit once called it the best pizza in America, and even skeptics tend to walk out nodding in agreement.”