Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Johnson City 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

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

Fox's Pizza Den

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#15. Fox's Pizza Den

- Rating: 2.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 University Pkwy Ste 3 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Greg's Pizza - Johnson City

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#14. Greg's Pizza - Johnson City

- Rating: 3.1/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 Broyles Drive Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Mellow Mushroom - Johnson City

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#13. Mellow Mushroom - Johnson City

- Rating: 3.3/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2929 North Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Giovanni's

4 / 15

#12. Giovanni's

- Rating: 3.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4704 North Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Rocky's Pizza

5 / 15

#11. Rocky's Pizza

- Rating: 3.4/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1003 East Jackson Blvd. Jonesborough, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Rocks Wood Fired Pizza & Grill

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#10. Rocks Wood Fired Pizza & Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3119 Bristol Hwy Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Crazy Tomato Pizza Pasta Salads & Subs

7 / 15

#9. Crazy Tomato Pizza Pasta Salads & Subs

- Rating: 3.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 Princeton Road Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Inn

8 / 15

#8. Pizza Inn

- Rating: 3.8/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 101 Hudson Drive West Town Square Shopping Center West Town Square Shopping Center Elizabethton, Tennessee
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Cootie Browns - Campus

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#7. Cootie Browns - Campus

- Rating: 3.9/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 1404 West State Of Franklin Road Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Cootie Brown's

10 / 15

#6. Cootie Brown's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (434 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2715 North Roan St. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Barbecue, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Portobello's Italian Bistro

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#5. Portobello's Italian Bistro

- Rating: 3.9/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1805 West State Of Franklin Road Ste 400 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Stephens Pizzeria

12 / 15

#4. Stephens Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5049 Bobby Hicks Hwy Ste 105 Gray, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza

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#3. Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2111 North Roan St. Ste 30 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Simms Pizzeria

14 / 15

#2. Simms Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4307 North Roan St. Ste 2 Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Scratch Brick Oven

15 / 15

#1. Scratch Brick Oven

- Rating: 4.6/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 East Unaka Ave. Johnson City, Tennessee
- Categories: 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.