Springfield is one of Missouri’s best-kept secrets when it comes to the food scene, which has slowly been transforming into a vibrant culture of restaurants, bars, and cafes that offer delicious food and drink. Most notably, Springfield has many pizza places that offer incredible slices with all sorts of toppings.
Pizza is one of the most beloved foods in the world, and there is nothing worse than being disappointed by a bad slice. To help you find your new favorite pizza place in town, we have put together a list of restaurants that locals and visitors adore.
Let’s get into it!
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One of the most beloved and oldest pizza restaurants in Springfield is Pizza House, located in the northern part of the city. Operating since 1958, Pizza House has earned itself a legion of loyal customers that hail from all over the country.
Pizza House serves hand-rolled, thin-crust pizza cooked to crispy perfection. While there are some pre-designed pizzas for you to choose, such as the 5 meats or the bacon cheeseburger pizza, our favorite thing about this place is that you can completely customize your meal. The menu contains a list of toppings such as pepperoni, ham, bacon, mushrooms, and pineapple, and all you need to do is pick which toppings you want to create your perfect pizza! This makes Pizza House a great spot to bring the family, as you can design your pizzas to suit fussy children.
We highly recommend opting for a half-and-half, so you can try as many toppings as possible. Customers also comment on the amount of cheese Pizza House uses, as this can make or break a pizza. Luckily, Pizza House is famed for its excellent cheese to topping ratio. Next time you have a craving for pizza, we highly recommend checking out this Springfield institution.
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Springfield’s Incredible Pizza company appropriately named itself, as the pizza here is incredible. This 50’s themed restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat buffet of pizza, making it one of the best deals in town. Whether you stop in for lunch or dinner, we think that this is one of the best value for money deals in Springfield.
What we love is that the buffet doesn’t just offer pizza, as there is so much more on offer. From tacos, pasta, and every side you could think of, the restaurant offers it all! However, pizza lovers particularly love this place, as they offer slices with just about any topping. We love the pepperoni slice, but there are many other options on offer. All you need to do is pay a flat fee at the beginning of your visit, and you can eat to your heart’s content.
The vibe of this restaurant is very family oriented, which is why it features a gaming arcade filled with all the classics. Plus, there are even bumper cars and a go kart track! This means that you can make a family outing out of a visit here and spend a few hours enjoying the restaurant as a family. In fact, you can even purchase an all you can eat and all you can play bundle to make the most of everything the restaurant has to offer.
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When you think of pizza, chances are you think of Italy. After all, it is the motherland and birthplace of pizza. However, Arris Pizza offers a unique Greek spin on the classic dish, using traditional cooking methods and combining them with typical greek flavors.
Located south of the city, this is a popular restaurant among locals that has a loyal customer base thanks to its amazing service and delicious pizzas. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, which makes it great for date night or a family get-together.
Each pizza is named after a Greek icon - our favorite is the Persus, which is covered in chicken breast, feta cheese, spinach and roma tomatoes. Other toppings you can expect to find include feta cheese, olives, artichoke hearts, and Greek sausage. The bases are hand-rolled and have a thick crust, which makes this restaurant famous for the crunch of its pizzas.
Arris Pizza has been operating since 1961 and has numerous locations across the state, so you can be confident in the quality of the food. Customers also comment on the level of service that diners in the restaurant receive, saying that the team at Arris always take their experience to the next level. Plus, if someone in your party doesn’t feel like pizza, there are a plethora of other Greek style dishes on offer that they can try.
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Located in the suburban area north of the city, Neighbourhood Pizza Cafe is one of the most popular pizza places in Springfield. This relaxed and no-frills restaurant offers what many believe to be the best pizza in the city, thanks to its fresh ingredients and stellar service.
You can expect all the classic pizzas on the menu, such as Hawaiian and Four Meat pizzas. However, we love their more unique offerings, such as the Neighbourhood pie, which consists of chicken, bacon, mushrooms, and tomato on an alfredo sauce base. We can also recommend the taco pizza if you want something truly out of the ordinary, which has all the typical taco toppings such as refried beans, salsa, and guac, served as a delicious cheesy pizza!
If there isn’t anything on the menu that tickles your fancy, you can also make the most of the restaurant’s “build your own policy,” which lets diners choose their own toppings and design their pizza to their liking. There are also a plethora of sides and salads on offer for you to have alongside your pizza.
Neighbourhood Pizza Cafe is very popular with the local residents of Springfield, and this is reflected in its reviews. One customer even went as far as to say that it was the “best pizza they’ve had outside of Italy!” If you have a craving for pizza and want to visit a restaurant that you know will serve you quality, we highly recommend checking out Neighbourhood Pizza Cafe.
Image Source: PaPPo's Pizzeria
Pizza lovers rejoice! Located in downtown Springfield is PaPPo's Pizzeria & Pub, one of the best pizza places that we have tried in the city. PaPPo’s has one of the most impressive menus of any pizza restaurant in the nearby area, offering a whopping 32 different pizzas that range from thin crust to hand-tossed bases.
We wouldn’t blame you if you found the menu slightly overwhelming, as there is just so much on offer. From the Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella Hand Tossed pizza, which is smothered in house-made tomato sauce and topped with the freshest mozzarella, to Sausage and Sauerkraut pizza, which is unique but surprisingly delicious, there is sure to be a pie that suits all tastes.
However, our personal favorite is the Philly Chicken pizza, which is a delicious combination of housemade red sauce, chicken breast, peppers, onions, and pepper jack cheese. The options are truly endless, and there is so much variety on the menu. Perhaps a fun challenge could be trying to eat your way through the menu over the course of the year to find out which is the best pizza.
PaPPo’s doesn’t take reservations, so don’t worry about booking in advance. All you need to do is show up at the lively restaurant and figure out which of the 32 flavor options is the right one for you!
Springfield is a pizza lover's paradise thanks to the numerous pizza restaurants that call the city home. Whether you want a thin-crust, New York-style, or even Greek-style pizza, you can find exactly what you’re looking for here in Springfield. The options are truly endless, and it isn’t difficult to find a great pizza - the hard part is narrowing down which restaurant to visit!
If you’re a pizza fanatic, we highly recommend checking out all the spots on this list to see which one is your favorite. We think you’ll be blown away by the variety and the quality of the pizzas across the city. No matter if you’re looking for a classic slice or something a little bit more on the wild side, we’re sure you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for.
Next time you’re peckish, check out a restaurant on this list and leave a review! This way, other pizza lovers will know whether the restaurant is worth their time.
