Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Kalamazoo area by diners

Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick rectangular cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.

The growing number of pizza joints is proof enough: More than 74,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2024, up just under 1% over the last five years. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?

There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?

It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to 180 slices of pizza in a year, it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the Kalamazoo area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Kalamazoo were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!

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#24. Papa Pete's

- Rating: 3.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 502 South Burdick St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Dance Clubs, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Kazoopy's Pizza & Grinders - Westwood

- Rating: 3.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1908 West Main St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Jac's Cekola's Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3112 South 9th St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Trak Houz

- Rating: 3.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5003 Park Cir Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Bimbo's Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 338 East Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Mancino's Pizza & Grinders

- Rating: 3.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10100 Shaver Road Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Thunder Bird

- Rating: 3.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 701 East Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Erbelli's Gourmet Pizzeria, Italian Bistro & Pub

- Rating: 3.7/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6214 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Martini's Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 832 South Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Jac's Cekola's Pizza

- Rating: 3.7/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7638 South Westnedge Ave. Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Jaspare's Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5965 South Sprinkle Road Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Erbelli's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8342 Portage Road Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Roma's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1401 South Drake Road Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Kazoopy's Pizza And Grinders

- Rating: 3.9/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8126 West Main St. Oshtemo, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Buddy's Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5314 South Westnedge Ave. Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Maestro's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6070 South 12th St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Hub Tavern + Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 359 South Kalamazoo Mall Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Pubs, Pizza, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Louie's Trophy House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 629 Walbridge St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: American, Pizza, Dive Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Benny DiCarta's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 232 East Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Franco's Sub-Station & Italian Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8016 South Westnedge Ave. Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. B C Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1710 West Main Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Angelo's Italian Eatery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5401 Portage Road Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Pizza King

- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5236 Portage Road Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Pizza Katerina

- Rating: 4.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 635 North 9th St. Ste F Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.