{"id":22271,"date":"2020-08-26T14:52:14","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T14:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/regional\/hamiltons-top-10-pizza-spots-for-2020\/"},"modified":"2022-11-28T19:50:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T19:50:17","slug":"hamiltons-top-10-pizza-spots-for-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/hamilton\/hamiltons-top-10-pizza-spots-for-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamilton’s Top 10 Pizza Spots for 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pizza \u2014 it\u2019s basically the perfect food. It\u2019s versatile. It\u2019s filling. It\u2019s delicious, saucy, cheesy goodness from tip to crust. And thankfully, Hamilton\u2019s got plenty of it.<\/p>\n

Confession: this might be the toughest top 10 list we\u2019ve ever written. There are just too many amazing pizza spots all over Hamilton, and choosing the best ten was no easy feat. Ultimately, we did our best to balance the list out with old classics and newer arrivals, with traditional takes and more modern & twisty fare.<\/p>\n

Without further ado, here are our picks for the 10 best pizza spots in Hamilton for 2020.<\/p>\n

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\"\" Alfredo’s Place<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n

This place is so underrated. Located at Upper Gage and Fennell on the Hamilton Mountain, this 16 year-old, family-owned operation makes some pretty fantastic and authentic pizza, panzerotti, and pasta out of their tiny, longstanding storefront.<\/p>\n

Not only are the pizzas massive and customizable with a list of all of your favourite classic toppings, but the prices are also extremely reasonable. For a great no-nonsense, comfort food type of pie that won\u2019t empty your wallet, there\u2019s hardly a better place in the city.<\/p>\n

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\"\" Rise Above Pizzeria<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Rise Above Pizzeria is easily one of the city\u2019s most unique spots for a pie, and that\u2019s because it\u2019s Hamilton\u2019s first and only vegan pizza place!<\/p>\n

You almost don\u2019t miss the meat & dairy real deal, either. A spinoff of the immensely popular vegan comfort food caf\u00e9 in St. Catharines, Rise Above knows how to make a pizza that rivals a lot of non-vegan options, and does so without the use of any animal products.<\/p>\n

Rise Above also serves some pretty delicious wings made out of seitan: a broth-boiled wheat gluten product that plays the part of chicken. Smothered in house-made wing sauces, these babies are unmissable. Give it a try if you\u2019re down for something a little different!<\/p>\n

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\"\" Earth to Table: Bread Bar<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n

For some great stone-baked thin crust pizzas with inventive toppings, Earth to Table: Bread Bar has got the goods.<\/p>\n

With an enduring location on Locke Street and a more recent sister spot open on James North, Bread Bar stands out for its commitment to locally-sourced ingredients of high quality; and that certainly comes through on their creatively designed pizzas.<\/p>\n\n

With options like the Bee Sting, which is topped with spicy sausage, honey, basil, and lemon ricotta; and the Apple & Bacon pizza with white sauce, mozzarella, smoked cheddar, caramelized onions, and fried sage, there\u2019s pretty much something on the menu for every adventurous palate at Earth to Table: Bread Bar.<\/p>\n

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\"\" The Red Door Cucina<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n

A hidden gem in the most literal sense, The Red Door Cucina is not only one of Dundas\u2019 best pizza places: it\u2019s also its most hidden one.<\/p>\n

Dedicated to bringing the best possible authentic Italian eats to the city, The Red Door operates out of a small utilitarian kitchen hidden away down an alleyway and tucked behind the main attractions on the Downtown Dundas Strip.<\/p>\n

But once you find the place, get ready for traditional thin crust pizzas of the highest quality, with standard pies such as a Margherita or Pepperoni, and more adventurous ones like the Mela Fumosa, topped with apple slices, bacon, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and gorgonzola. Buon appetito!<\/p>\n

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\"\" Bronzie’s Place<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Can you say classic? With almost 30 years in the city, the family-owned and literally underground Bronzie\u2019s Place is one of Hamilton\u2019s iconic and enduring spots for humble-yet-satisfying Italian eats.<\/p>\n\n

On top of their mountainous pastas tossed in homemade sauces \u2013 served in portions large enough to be three separate meals \u2013 Bronzie\u2019s is also well known for its tremendously good pizzas that they\u2019ve managed to keep serving up at extremely reasonable prices.<\/p>\n

With a couple of signature pies on hand or the option to build your own, Bronzie\u2019s is a no-brainer for a fix of some of the city\u2019s best pizza.<\/p>\n

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\"\" Chicago Style Pizza<\/strong><\/a><\/h1>\n

Locals go absolutely wild for this place. It isn\u2019t uncommon to see groups of people crowding outside of Chicago Style Pizza well before it opens, and you\u2019re likely to have at least a 45-minute wait to snag a table any day of the week.<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s good reason for it: Chicago Style Pizza is one of the only spots in the city serving up those wildly satisfying, carb-loaded Chicago deep dish pizzas, and they do it very, very well. Sure, they\u2019ve got standard pizzas and pastas and such; but if you haven\u2019t had a slice or three of that stuffed deep dish, you haven\u2019t lived.<\/p>\n

Chicago Style Pizza has been around a long time, and its popularity has never wavered; a testament to its reputation as a pizza place of strong, consistent quality.<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0Cafe Baffico<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n

One of Hamilton\u2019s most authentic spots for Roman-style pizzas by the slab or slice, Caf\u00e9 Baffico is almost like having a little piece of Italy right here in the city.<\/p>\n

Owner and Chef Jordan Weisz, formerly of Smalls Coffee<\/a>, originally cut his culinary teeth during a stint in Rome, Italy, where he studied the craft and worked in the kitchens of prominent restaurants. Now, he\u2019s brought that well-honed knowledge and skill back to Hamilton, and our city is all the richer for it.<\/p>\n\n

Simply put, Weisz\u2019s pizzas and sourdough breads are spectacular. With standards on offer like a Margherita or Pepperoni pizza as well as an ever-changing selection of features, Caf\u00e9 Baffico always holds true to the Italian tradition of simple food with top quality ingredients. Short of jumping on a plane to Rome, you’d be hard pressed to find better Roman pizza anywhere in and around the city.<\/p>\n

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\"\" Roma Bakery<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n

This place is quintessential Hamilton. Yes, Roma Bakery has all kinds of delectable baked goods on offer; but what they\u2019re most well-known for are their famous bread pizzas that have become a staple at many a local barbecue, party, or picnic for years and years.<\/p>\n

Roma\u2019s slab pizzas are simple, made with little more than a light and airy crust, oil, and their iconic red sauce generously slathered on top. But even without glorious cheese to top it all off, Roma pizzas are still enduring favourites that are just as good cold or toasted in the oven.<\/p>\n

Simply put: if you\u2019ve never had a slice of Roma pizza, are you even a Hamiltonian?<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0MaiPai Tiki Bar<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n

This place is pretty new to Hamilton\u2019s food scene, but it\u2019s already gained a frenzied popularity and top notch reputation among locals.<\/p>\n

Headed by Salar Madadi of the city\u2019s famous Pokeh<\/a> and located in East Hamilton on Barton Street, MaiPai specializes in square Detroit-style deep dish pizzas and, oh mama, they\u2019re freaking amazing. Dense square pies with crispy edges and creative, tempting toppings, you pretty much can\u2019t go wrong with anything MaiPai has to offer.<\/p>\n\n

Even a standard, simple Detroit Red Stripe with brick cheese, mozzarella, romano cheese, and a thick stripe of house-made red sauce does the trick, but MaiPai\u2019s even got some more playful pies such as the Secret Pickle Pizza, which is loaded with dill pickles, bacon, fresh dill, and garlic aioli; or the Do You Wanna?, featuring Nduja sausage, fig marmalade, ricotta, and basil.<\/p>\n

The pizzas are on the pricier side, but trust me: they\u2019re well worth it.<\/p>\n

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\"\"\u00a0Shorty’s Pizza<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n

True Hamilton pizza lovers won\u2019t be surprised to see Shorty\u2019s take the top spot. This is the<\/strong> place in Hamilton to get authentic New York-style, foldable thin crust pizza, and it doesn\u2019t remotely disappoint.<\/p>\n

Shorty’s Pizza is so popular that, even on weekdays, it\u2019s not uncommon to see an hour\u2019s wait for your pie; but oh, it\u2019s so worth the wait. Standard varieties like the classic New York Cheese are packed with balanced flavour (that sauce!), and less common offerings like the White Pizza with mozzarella, ricotta, pesto, lemon zest, and a nutty sesame seed crust are always poised to impress.<\/p>\n

Accompanied by an assortment of house-made dips (the garlic dill is particularly exquisite), Shorty\u2019s Pizza fully captures the experience of authentic New York-style pizza without having to cross the border. It doesn\u2019t get much better than this, folks.<\/p>\n

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What changes would you make to our list? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pizza \u2014 it\u2019s basically the perfect food. It\u2019s versatile. It\u2019s filling. It\u2019s delicious, saucy, cheesy goodness from tip to crust. And thankfully, Hamilton\u2019s got plenty of it. Confession: th...","protected":false},"author":258,"featured_media":22276,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8067],"tags":[1999,3840,5606,1932,1774,557,4433,161,19,20,3439,279,4149,4774,1402,5607,4192,4287,4616,22],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/bronzies.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22271"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/258"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22271"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22271\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22282,"href":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22271\/revisions\/22282"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22271"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cekan.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}