In no particular order, here are some of the best places in the city for a cheesy, local slice:
🍕Flying Pizza
223 N. Main St., Dayton | 937-222-8031 | Website | Facebook | Beavercreek/ Fairborn & Centerville locations
CaptionSons of John Graci, Flying Pizza Founder, Tony and Frank Graci, have been celebrating all year long by doing what they do best, tossing dough high above their heads and chatting merrily with loyal customers. Though on Oct. 1, the official 50th anniversary, the restaurant will thank the community by giving away gift certificates, free T-shirts, sweatshirts and other giveaways.
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Caption Sons of John Graci, Flying Pizza Founder, Tony and Frank Graci, have been celebrating all year long by doing what they do best, tossing dough high above their heads and chatting merrily with loyal customers. Though on Oct. 1, the official 50th anniversary, the restaurant will thank the community by giving away gift certificates, free T-shirts, sweatshirts and other giveaways.
Credit: Staff
Credit: Staff
🍕Pizza Bandit
700 East 4th St., Dayton | 937) 476-1895 | Website | Facebook
Caption The Pizza Bandit is celebrating its two year anniversary now through Sunday.
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Caption The Pizza Bandit is celebrating its two year anniversary now through Sunday.
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Credit: CONTRIBUTED
🍕Joe’s Pizzeria
4313 Airway Rd., Dayton | 937-253-8154 | Website
Caption Joe's Pizzeria has been a family-owned, Dayton classic since 1959. DDN ARCHIVE
Caption Joe's Pizzeria has been a family-owned, Dayton classic since 1959. DDN ARCHIVE
🍕Old Scratch Pizza & Beer
812 S Patterson Blvd., Dayton, 937-331-5357 | 440 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Centerville, 937-886-4513 | Website | Facebook
Caption Independent and locally owned Old Scratch Pizza serves Naples-style pizzas cooked in wood-fired ovens, as well as salads and a few specialty items. It features a variety of craft beers on tap as well as a wine and cocktail list. The atmosphere is casual, with seating in the dining area provided by picnic tables. CONTRIBUTED
Caption Independent and locally owned Old Scratch Pizza serves Naples-style pizzas cooked in wood-fired ovens, as well as salads and a few specialty items. It features a variety of craft beers on tap as well as a wine and cocktail list. The atmosphere is casual, with seating in the dining area provided by picnic tables. CONTRIBUTED
🍕Marion’s Piazza
9 area locations | Website | Facebook
Caption Roger Glass, owner, Marion's Piazza inside the Shroyer Rd. location. Marion's and Cassano's are two local pizza giants who have held their ground in the ever-changing pizza landscape in Dayton. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption Roger Glass, owner, Marion's Piazza inside the Shroyer Rd. location. Marion's and Cassano's are two local pizza giants who have held their ground in the ever-changing pizza landscape in Dayton. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
🍕Pizza Factory
1101 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-224-4477 | Website | Facebook
Caption Staff members of Dayton's Original Pizza Factory, including, from left to right: Brian Pilgrim, Rick Pierce, John Sullivan, Justin Barkley, Bill Daniels, Dan Azbill, Angie Elzey, and Daniel Hughes. CONTRIBUTED
Caption Staff members of Dayton's Original Pizza Factory, including, from left to right: Brian Pilgrim, Rick Pierce, John Sullivan, Justin Barkley, Bill Daniels, Dan Azbill, Angie Elzey, and Daniel Hughes. CONTRIBUTED
🍕Cassano’s Pizza King
33 area locations | Website
Caption Vic Cassano Sr. and his mother-in-law, Caroline Mom Donisi, (pictured) started Daytons first pizza shop. DAYTON DAILY NEWS ARCHIVE
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Caption Vic Cassano Sr. and his mother-in-law, Caroline Mom Donisi, (pictured) started Daytons first pizza shop. DAYTON DAILY NEWS ARCHIVE
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Credit: HANDOUT
🍕South Park Tavern
1301 Wayne Ave, Dayton | 937-813-7491 | Website | Facebook
Caption Look at that melty cheese! Chicken Cordon Bleu gourmet pizza is made by scratch and baked in a stone oven at South Park Tavern. (Staff photo by Connie Post)
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Caption Look at that melty cheese! Chicken Cordon Bleu gourmet pizza is made by scratch and baked in a stone oven at South Park Tavern. (Staff photo by Connie Post)
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Credit: HANDOUT
🍕Cousin Vinny’s Pizza
10 Dayton locations | Website | Facebook
🍕Dewey’s Pizza
131 Jasper St., Dayton | 937-223-0000 | Website | Facebook
Caption Dewey's Pizza seasonal pie called Sgt Peppers
Caption Dewey's Pizza seasonal pie called Sgt Peppers
🍕LaRosa’s Pizzeria
291 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville | 888-527-6727 | Website
Caption LaRosa's Pizzeria to relocate, expand with new dine-in location
Caption LaRosa's Pizzeria to relocate, expand with new dine-in location
🍕Gionino’s Pizzeria
1528 E 3rd St., Dayton | 4015 Far Hills Ave, Kettering | 937-999-4470 | Website | Facebook
Caption Tony Clark, the owner of DK Effect, a Gionino’s Pizzeria location in the former site of Brother’s tire shop, 1528 E. Third St.
Caption Tony Clark, the owner of DK Effect, a Gionino’s Pizzeria location in the former site of Brother’s tire shop, 1528 E. Third St.
🍕Milano’s
3 Dayton locations | Website | Facebook
Caption Milano’s Atlantic City Subs, which opened its first Butler County location in January 2014 at 7701 Voice of America Centre Drive in West Chester Twp., announced today it had closed the location “effective immediately.” The location was the company’s fourth restaurant and the first one in the Greater Cincinnati region. STAFF FILE PHOTO
Caption Milano’s Atlantic City Subs, which opened its first Butler County location in January 2014 at 7701 Voice of America Centre Drive in West Chester Twp., announced today it had closed the location “effective immediately.” The location was the company’s fourth restaurant and the first one in the Greater Cincinnati region. STAFF FILE PHOTO
🍕MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
2739 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek | 937-320-2255 | Website
Caption Max & Erma’s will close its restaurant at the front of Bridgewater Falls in Fairfield Twp., but will then convert the space to a different restaurant concept, MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub, later this year. CONTRIBUTED
Caption Max & Erma’s will close its restaurant at the front of Bridgewater Falls in Fairfield Twp., but will then convert the space to a different restaurant concept, MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub, later this year. CONTRIBUTED
🍕Rapid Fired Pizza
8 Dayton locations | Website
Caption Rapid Fired Pizza is making its debut in California on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. SUBMITTED
Caption Rapid Fired Pizza is making its debut in California on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. SUBMITTED
🍕Brew and Brews Drive Thru and Pizza
326 N Springboro Pike, Dayton | 937-716-1320 | Website
Caption Brew and Brews in Miamisburg offers New York Style Pizza by the slice or pie, take-and-bake pizza, plus subs, calzones and salads, in addition to craft beer and cider, premium wines and coffee. Source: Brew and Brews Facebook
Caption Brew and Brews in Miamisburg offers New York Style Pizza by the slice or pie, take-and-bake pizza, plus subs, calzones and salads, in addition to craft beer and cider, premium wines and coffee. Source: Brew and Brews Facebook
