Thin, crispy-edged, cut into squares, and best eaten at a bar — this is New England’s quiet obsession. These spots are the standouts.
55 spots in Massachusetts
Alumni Weymouth, located on Washington Street in Weymouth, specializes in hand-made South Shore bar pizza, centered on their original Alumni Pizza. The kitch…
Bar Pizza & Salad Co. specializes in bar pizza, a South Shore Massachusetts style defined by a cracker-like crust, crushed tomato sauce, and cheddar cheese s…
Bar Pizza & Salad Co. specializes in bar pizza, a South Shore Massachusetts style with a cracker-like crust, crushed tomato sauce, and cheddar cheese spread …
Bardo's Bar Pizza, a South Boston venture from the Lombardo family, specializes in bar pizza—a style defined by a crispy, thin crust that avoids greasiness. …
Bates Bar & Grill occupies the ground floor of a Braintree landmark with deep local history—the site of the Bates Opera House, which operated from the mid-18…
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Bosss Bah Pizza keeps things focused: South Shore bar-style pizza, nothing else. The menu centers on their signature bar pie—crispy crust with a balanced sau…
Braintree Brewhouse serves bar pizza and slices alongside burgers and pub food, with a focused selection of craft beers. Located on Granite Street, it's the …
Burnt Edges Bar Pizza specializes in bar pizza and tavern-style pies, the kind with crispy, charred edges that come from a particular approach to the oven. B…
CRISP, located on Main Street in Walpole, specializes in New England bar-style pizza. The menu centers on their signature pizzas—Hanjita, Chicken Bacon Ranch…
Cancun Pizza operates from inside Margaritas Mexican Restaurant on American Legion Highway in Revere, focusing on bar-style pies made with a crisp, buttery c…
Cape Cod Cafe in Raynham continues a tradition that began in 1939, when E. James "Papa" Jamoulis developed bar pizza as a way to feed factory workers after t…
Cape Cod Cafe in Halifax serves bar pizza made the same way since 1939—a 10-inch pan pizza with thin, freshly proofed dough, homemade oregano-based sauce, an…
Cape Cod Cafe on Main Street in Brockton is a direct descendent of the bar pizza tradition that emerged in this city in 1939, when local bars began serving f…
Cape Cod Cafe in Bridgewater serves bar pizza made according to a recipe developed in 1939, when the style emerged in Brockton as food for factory workers. T…
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Crazy Axes is an axe-throwing venue at Patriot Place in Foxborough that serves South Shore bar-style pizza alongside craft drinks. The operation uses interac…
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Crisp Canton serves New England bar-style pizza from a straightforward storefront on Turnpike Street. The menu centers on their signature bar pizzas—the Hanj…
Darcy's Pub occupies a convenient spot just off the Expressway on Willard Street in Quincy, operating as a neighborhood bar with a straightforward dining set…
Emma's Pub & Pizza is a family-owned, second-generation restaurant in Bridgewater with two locations—the main spot on Pleasant Street right off Route 24, and…
Emma's Pub & Pizza Downtown Express occupies a convenient spot on Broad Street just off Route 24 in Bridgewater. As a family-owned, second-generation operati…
Jack's Restaurant & Bar occupies a corner of Falmouth's dining scene with a menu built around bar pizza alongside burgers, seafood, pasta, and steaks. The ki…
Johnny Kono's Bar & Grill, located on Park Avenue in Weymouth, specializes in bar pizza—the thick, square-cut style that defines Massachusetts pizza culture.…
Kelley Square Pizza serves bar pizza and thin-crust slices from a straightforward spot on Kelley Square in Worcester. The menu spans pizza, subs, salads, wra…
Knoll Street Tavern in Roslindale serves bar pizza, the style that defines much of Boston's casual pizza culture. The tavern setting keeps things unpretentio…
Laced Pizza & Pub serves bar pizza alongside wings, burgers, and salads, with a full bar stocked with cold beer. Located on Washington Street in Foxborough, …
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Landmark Public House occupies Adams Village in Dorchester with the bones of neighborhood history—reclaimed wood tables, exposed brick, and photographs of ea…
Lily's Bar & Pizza occupies a Financial District corner with two distinct spaces: a renovated dining room and an outdoor patio garden. They specialize in woo…
Lynwood Cafe in Randolph serves bar pizza, the Massachusetts style defined by a crispy, thin crust and rectangular shape. Located on Center Street, it's a st…
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Mike & Lenny's Bar Pizza in Walpole serves bar pizza, the regional style characterized by a rectangular shape and crispy, thin crust that's cooked in a speci…
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Mike & Lenny's Bar Pizza in Lakeville serves bar pizza and tavern-style pies from their location on Harding Street. The menu centers on bar pizza and special…
Mike & Lenny's Bar Pizza serves rectangular slices of New England bar pizza, the regional style defined by crispy, well-browned edges and a thin crust baked …
O'Toole's Pub in Whitman serves bar pizza alongside standard pub fare. Bar pizza—a regional style with a characteristically thin, crispy crust—is the house s…
PPapas Pizza on Main Street Extension specializes in bar pizza, the thin-crust style that's earned a devoted following on the South Shore. The kitchen applie…
Partner's Pub on South Street in Fitchburg serves homemade bar pizza, a regional style distinguished by its rectangular shape, crispy edges, and thin-to-medi…
Paul's Pizza & Seafood has operated in downtown Falmouth for over 60 years, tucked off Main Street with ample parking. The draw is bar room–style pizza: smal…
Poopsie's, located on Church Street in Pembroke, specializes in bar pizza. The restaurant serves this regional style, which emphasizes a crispy, thin crust c…
Raging Masshole Pizza Co. in Norton operates across three pizza styles: Neapolitan, bar pizza, and square pizza. The range reflects different approaches to c…
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Riverview Restaurant at 20 Estes Street in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is an unassuming, cash-only local institution operating inside a retro 1950s-to-1960s time…
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Riviera Cafe Brewhouse operates as a bar and restaurant in Bridgewater built around wood-fired pizza and a substantial craft beer program—62 draft lines anch…
Road Runner Pizza on West Boylston Street offers both pan-style and New York thin crust pizzas, along with subs, wings, pasta, salads, and desserts. The oper…
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Royal Pizza Of Easton specializes in bar pizza, a style characterized by a crispy, thin crust that's distinctive to this regional tradition. Located on Turnp…
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Sam & Joe's Restaurant in Danvers serves thin crust and bar pizza from their Water Street location. The restaurant offers both styles—thin crust for a crisp,…
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Sea Street Pizza carries forward Weymouth's South Shore bar pizza tradition in a building that's anchored the neighborhood for years. The menu centers on Sou…
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Sophia's Bar and Grill on Breckwood Boulevard operates as a recently renovated establishment under new ownership. The menu spans Italian-American fare—spaghe…
Squinny's Pizza opened in 2018 to fill a void left by the closure of a beloved predecessor, bringing bar-style pizza back to North Plymouth. The pizza has a …
TKO Shea's Sports Cafe, located just off Route 3 in Rockland, has been operating since 2000 as a neighborhood bar serving bar-style pizza alongside burgers, …
Tavern in the Square Woburn is a restaurant and bar located at 300 Mishawum Rd in Woburn, MA. They offer a full menu including starters, pizzas, salads, and …
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The Brown Jug has operated in Chelsea for over 50 years, anchoring the neighborhood with thin-crust and bar pizza made from scratch. The kitchen turns out a …
The Cottage Bar & Restaurant on Union Street in Weymouth serves bar pizza alongside their broader pub menu. As an Irish bar, it functions as both a drinking …
The Next Page Cafe has been serving South Shore bar pizza since 1963, when it opened as Jimbo's. The restaurant was renamed in 2002 as a tribute to founder R…
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Tosca is a family-owned pizza shop on West Center Street in West Bridgewater that specializes in bar style pizzas made with daily-prepared dough and quality …
Trading Post Lounge serves bar pizza alongside cocktails in Bourne. The restaurant operates daily and offers takeout.
Venus Cafe in Whitman specializes in bar pizza and slices, operating as a casual slice shop on South Avenue.
WCP Slice House on Central Street operates across multiple pizza styles—thin crust, bar pizza, New Haven apizza, and Sicilian—each with its own approach to c…
Warren's Place sits just outside Columbian Square in South Weymouth, operating as both a restaurant and lounge with a neighborhood atmosphere. The kitchen sp…
Wonder Bar serves thin crust and bar pizza from its location on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester. The restaurant combines a bar setting with pizza service, dra…
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