Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Abilene 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 square 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 enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. 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-ranked pizza restaurants in Abilene using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.
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#12. Schlotzsky's
- Rating: 2.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1018 North Judge Ely Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: sandwiches, delis, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Fazoli's
- Rating: 3.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4066 S. Danville St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: italian, fast food, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Potter's Pizza
- Rating: 3.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3802 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: pizza, salad, chicken wings
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Brick Oven Pizza Company
- Rating: 3.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4714 South 14th St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Cicis
- Rating: 3.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3366 Turner Plz Abilene, Texas
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Little Italy Pizza And Pasta
- Rating: 3.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 620 Ambler Ave. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Joe's Pizza
- Rating: 3.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4460 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: pizza, italian, pasta shops
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Little Italy
- Rating: 3.7/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1417 South Danville Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: italian, seafood, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Joe's Pasta & Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1102 South Treadaway Blvd. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pizza by Design 2
- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3753 Catclaw Drive Abilene, Texas
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Dante's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Vagabond Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1056 North 2nd St. Abilene, Texas
- Categories: pizza, wine bars, desserts
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.