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Patch Picks: Top 5 Pizza Places
No matter what kind of pizza you prefer, you don't have to go far to find it in Ames.
Who doesn't like a fresh piping hot pizza? Whether you crave the normal cheese and pepperoni, or like to get crazy with your toppings, Ames has great offerings when it comes to pizza restaurants.
1. : If you’ve got a late night craving, this is your spot. Located at 2402 Lincoln Way, this popular Iowa State student hangout serves up both the ‘usual’ pizzas as well as specialty kinds, such as Texas taco and chicken alfredo. Dine-in, carryout, and delivery available. Open 7 days/week for both lunch and dinner.
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2. : Good enough to be featured on Man vs Food on the Travel Channel, Black Market offers a huge variety of pizzas. From breakfast pizzas, to thin crust, to Chicago style deep dish and gourmet, they have it all. Feeling adventurous? Try one of their specialty pizzas, which includes offerings such as the Barbecued Iowa Chop Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Rueben Pizza, or the Witness Protection Pizza, covered in ground beef, 1000 Island sauce, pickles, and more on a sesame seed crust. Located at 2610 Northridge Pkwy.
3. : A great place to take the family or a group of friends, at Kingpin you can order pizza while knocking down the pins in the bowling alley. Other offerings include pasta, salad, paninis, and for a sweet finish-a chocolate pizza. The specialty pizzas include unique toppings such as boiled egg slices, chicken strips, broccoli, sauerkraut, taco chips, and more. Located at 1320 Dickinson Ave, open every day except Sunday.
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4. : If you’re craving a more gourmet type of pizza, with a thin crust and wood-fired flavor, this is your spot. Dine in and carryout. Vesuvius Located at 1620 S Kellogg Ave
5. : Voted ‘Best Pizza Delivery’ in Ames, they offer not only pizza, but hot sandwiches, chicken wings, appetizers, and more, all which is available for dine-in or free delivery. If you’d rather have a hot pizza straight out of your oven, try one of their take-and-bake pizzas. Open daily from 11 am-2 am, located at 207 Welch Ave.
Where are your favorities Ames pizza places?