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Is the pizza crave-o-meter hitting red? Austin’s pizza scene is stacked, from Detroit-style slabs to blistered Neapolitan pies and classic New York slices. This guide to the best pizza in Austin rounds up the essential spots locals swear by, organized by style and neighborhood.
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Affordable Best Pizza in Austin
Home Slice Pizza
Image credit: Home Slice Pizza
You don’t have to travel to the Big Apple for iconic New York thin slice pizza. Home Slice offers a true NY experience and is open late on weekends for those post-bar cravings.
Where: 1415 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Operating Hours: Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 am | Sunday – Thursday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
How Much: $15 – $25 per person
Originally a food truck, Sammataro dishes up foldable, crackly, but perfectly chewy NY-style pies. It has quickly become one of the most talked-about pies in the city.
Where: 2907 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
Operating Hours: Sunday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Monday – Thursday 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Friday 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Saturday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
How Much: $25 – $40 per person
Image credit: Little Deli & Pizzeria – Crestview
A family-friendly spot in the Crestview neighborhood, Little Deli serves up Jersey-style pies that you can enjoy on their outdoor picnic tables
Where: 7101 Woodrow Ave Unit A, Austin, TX 78757
Operating Hours: Sunday CLOSED | Monday – Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
How Much: $15 – $25 per person
The flavors are endless here, known for creative toppings on an ultra-thin cracker crust. It’s a local favorite for delivery and quick takeout.
Where: 5530 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
Operating Hours: Sunday – Thursday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
How Much: $15 – $30 per person
Detroit-Style & New-School Best Pizza in Austin
Via 313
Image credit: Via 313 Pizza (Oak Hill)
If you’re looking for the best Detroit-style pizza Austin has to offer, Via 313 is the gold standard. You’ll love their iconic Detroit-style squares, particularly “The Detroiter,” which features double pepperoni.
Where: 3016 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
Operating Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
How Much: $20 – $30 per person
Love Supreme serves awesome hybrid pies with crispy edges, offering a fun pizza experience that sits between styles. They also have a great patio where you can enjoy your meal in the East Austin breeze.
Where: 2805 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Friday 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Saturday 12:00 pm \ 11:00 pm | Sunday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
How Much: $25 – $35 per person
If you’re looking for a good time and delicious pies, make your way to Pinthouse. They have crowd-pleasing slices and award-winning craft beers like the Electric Jellyfish.
Where: 4729 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756
Operating Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
How Much: $15 – $25 per person
Neapolitan & Wood-Fired Best Pizza in Austin
Bufalina
Get delicious pizzas with leopard-spotted crusts that can only be created with a high-heat wood-fired oven. A great pairing to order is their Margherita pizza and a Negroni from their extensive bar.
Where: 2215 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Operating Hours: Thursday – Saturday 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Sunday – Wednesday 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
How Much: $30 – $45 per person
Image credit: Pieous
You’ll worship Pieous once you’ve had a slice of their sourdough crusts. While they do have simple and classic pies, you’ll find their Cacio e Pepe pie is a standout choice for cheese lovers.
Where: 166 Hargraves Dr H, Austin, TX 78737
Operating Hours: Monday CLOSED | Tuesday – Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Saturday – Sunday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
How Much: $20 – $30 per person
DeSano offers an inviting and casual experience of authentic Neapolitan pizza that Austin locals love. Their must-haves include their Margherita DOP and the signature DeSano Pizza.
Where: 8000 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
Operating Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
How Much: $20 – $35 per person
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Lacey is a freelancer and Austin local who’s always on the hunt for new restaurants to try, fun activities to do, and local events to attend. She loves sharing her discoveries with others through her writing and hopes her work encourages both visitors and locals to be active in the community. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring one of the city’s many hiking trails with her Blue Heeler, Oreo, getting lost in a good book, or dancing the night away to some house or techno beats at one of her favorite rave spots.
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