Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Waco 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 Waco 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.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#19. Fazoli's
- Rating: 2.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5201 W. Waco Drive Waco, Texas
- Categories: italian, pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Chuck's Pizza Pasta & Wings
- Rating: 2.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4315 Lk Shr Drive Ste O Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Old Chicago
- Rating: 2.8/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4641 South Jack Kultgen Expressway Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza, sports bars, american
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Marco's Pizza
- Rating: 2.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10324-A China Spring Road Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Schlotzsky's
- Rating: 3.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1508 Ih 35 Waco, Texas
- Categories: delis, sandwiches, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Poppa Rollo's Pizza
- Rating: 3.2/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 703 North Valley Mills Drive Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Slow Rise on the Brazos
- Rating: 3.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 1620 North Martin Luther King Blvd. Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza, sports bars, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Poppa Rollo's Pizza
- Rating: 3.3/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Hewitt Drive Ste 214 Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza, italian, diners
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Fazoli's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 919 South 6th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: italian, pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Newk's Eatery
- Rating: 3.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2716 West Loop 340 Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza, salad, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Portofino's
- Rating: 3.7/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 Austin Ave. Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza, italian, wine bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Bubba's 33
- Rating: 4.0/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 South Jack Kultgen Expy Waco, Texas
- Categories: american, burgers, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Slow Rise Slice House
- Rating: 4.1/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7608 Woodway Drive Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza, beer bar
- Read more on Yelp
#6. MOD Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 1015 South Jack Kultgen Expy Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Shorty's Pizza Shack
- Rating: 4.2/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1712 South 12th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Baris
- Rating: 4.2/5 (513 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 904 North Valley Mills Drive Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Harvest on 25th
- Rating: 4.2/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112 North 25th Waco, Texas
- Categories: breakfast & brunch, tacos, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Southern Roots Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217-219 North 8th St. Waco, Texas
- Categories: brewpubs, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Moroso Wood Fired Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (506 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 Bosque Blvd. Waco, Texas
- Categories: pizza, italian
- 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.
