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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Waco area by diners

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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 Waco 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 Waco 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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#15. Chuck's Pizza Pasta & Wings

- Rating: 2.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4315 Lk Shr Drive Ste O Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

- Rating: 2.9/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4641 South Jack Kultgen Expy Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Poppa Rollo's Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 703 North Valley Mills Drive Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Poppa Rollo's Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Hewitt Drive Ste 214 Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Portofino's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 Austin Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Luigis

- Rating: 3.8/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6025 Woodway Drive Woodway, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Slow Rise Slice House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7608 Woodway Drive Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Shorty's Pizza Shack

- Rating: 4.1/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1712 South 12th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Harvest on 25th

- Rating: 4.2/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 North 25th Waco, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. The Village Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 720 Franklin Ave. Union Food Hall Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Southern Roots Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.4/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217-219 North 8th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Brewpubs, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Moroso Italian Ristorante

- Rating: 4.4/5 (539 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 Bosque Blvd. Waco, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. 900° Pizzeria mobile

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Waco, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.

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