Best Detroit Style in Massachusetts

Square, focaccia-thick, with caramelized cheese edges — Detroit style has spread far beyond Michigan. These spots do it justice.

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10 spots in Massachusetts

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Bravo By The Sea, Gloucester

Gloucester, MA

Wood-Fired

Bravo by the Sea operates two locations along the North Shore, with the Gloucester branch at 131 Main Street. The restaurant specializes in wood-fired pizza …

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Bravo by the Sea, Manchester, MA

Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Wood-Fired

Bravo by the Sea operates two locations serving wood-fired and Detroit-style pizza from their Manchester waterfront address on Beach Street and a second spot…

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Frankie & Johnnie's Pizza

Springfield, MA

Slice Shop

Frankie & Johnnie's reopened in Springfield under new ownership after closing in 2025, now run by Walter Pacheco, whose three decades of slice-shop experienc…

MeatcraversBuffalo ChickenHot Honey
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Maq’s

Maq’s

Lowell, MA

Deep Dish

Maq's, located on University Avenue in Lowell, serves Detroit-style and deep-dish pizza alongside a broader menu of chicken tenders, sliders, and milkshakes.…

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Old Friend

Boston, MA

Detroit Style

Old Friend operates as a Detroit-style pan pizza operation in Roslindale, running pop-ups throughout the neighborhood rather than from a fixed storefront. Th…

Detroit-style pizza pans (Cheese or Roni)housemade breadsticks and marinarahousemade Caesar salad
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Railway Pie

Somerset, MA

New Haven Apizza

Railway Pie operates from a location on Lees River Avenue in Somerset, turning out hand-crafted pizzas in both New Haven and Detroit styles, with thick or th…

Hand-crafted pies (thick or thin crust)sandwiches on homemade organic ciabattapastas with imported organic durum semolina cooked al dente
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Square Mfg Co

Natick, MA

Detroit Style

Square MFG Co. brings Detroit-style pizza to Route 9 in Natick, following the method that originated in 1946: dough first, then cheese, then sauce. The disti…

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The Down Low

The Down Low

Woburn, MA

Detroit Style

The Down Low is a cocktail bar in Woburn, MA that serves fine cocktails, Detroit pizza, and smash burgers. Established in 2025, it combines retro flair with …

Detroit pizzasmash burgerssignature cocktails including The DL Old Fashioned
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Tom's Pizza & Sandwich Shop

Newton, MA

Regional Classic

Tom's Pizza & Sandwich Shop has been family-owned since 1964, operating from the same Auburndale location near Newton's parks and universities. The menu has …

Original pan pizzaDetroit-style piesSicilian squares
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Volo Craft Pizza

Swampscott, MA

New York Style

Volo Craft Pizza operates from a Swampscott storefront on Humphrey Street, offering New York style, Detroit style, and thin crust pies. The operation runs We…

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