This list is guaranteed to make your mouth water! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today, we’re counting down our picks for the Top 20 tastiest, gooiest, cheesiest pizza food chains!
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00:00 We're bringing big back.
00:03 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 20 tastiest, gooiest,
00:10 and cheesiest pizza food chains.
00:12 Cheeser, cheeser, pepperoni, cheeser.
00:16 Number 20.
00:17 Blaze Pizza.
00:19 Customization and artisanal crusts are the bread and butter of Blaze Pizza, and it's
00:25 why the chain has been exploding in popularity over the last several years.
00:28 I mean, I say it all the time when I do these Blaze Pizza reviews.
00:32 11-inch pie, thinner crust, always cooked to perfection.
00:36 The toppings are always fresh.
00:38 Whether you like your pizza to have a variety of cheeses baked in, or you like to go ham
00:43 on the peppers and veggies, Blaze Pizza gives you a ton of options to create the pizza of
00:48 your dreams.
00:49 Well, Cindy, what do you think about your pizza so far at Blaze?
00:52 David, it's outstanding.
00:54 I have no complaints on this at all.
00:57 But if you're one of those who just wants a traditional pizza, they have their own signature
01:01 flavors too.
01:03 From the fancier creations like red vine, to the more classic and smoky barbecue chicken,
01:08 Blaze Pizza brings the heat for almost anyone who enjoys a good pie.
01:12 You tell your friends to take you to Blaze Pizza and tell them Ron sent you, okay?
01:17 Alright, put it there.
01:18 I got it.
01:19 Number 19.
01:20 Hungry Howies.
01:21 This franchise is best known for their flavored crusts, with options that include butter,
01:26 Asiago cheese, ranch, Cajun, and more.
01:30 For 50 years, you've made our fresh dough, real mozzarella, and famous flavored crust
01:35 part of your family.
01:37 But the real reason they're on our list is for their pizza buffets.
01:41 When you go to Hungry Howies, you can expect the usual toppings, cheese, pepperoni, sausage,
01:46 Hawaiian, etc.
01:48 But then you get more interesting and filling pies like the macaroni and cheese, chicken
01:53 bacon ranch, buffalo chicken, or bacon cheddar cheeseburger.
01:57 Okay, so it's delicious.
02:00 All of this greasy goodness works both for and against Hungry Howies, but when it works,
02:06 it works wonders.
02:08 Hungry Howies.
02:09 Number 18.
02:10 Bertucci's.
02:11 Do you prefer thin crust or thick?
02:15 Bertucci's is on the thinner side, but honestly, it's an excellent choice regardless of your
02:19 taste in crusts.
02:21 Every pizza leaves plenty of room for the toppings to work their flavorful magic.
02:26 Cooked to an excellent level of quality in a brick oven.
02:29 Whether you choose roasted vegetable, meatball ricotta, or simple cheese pizza, Bertucci's
02:35 is a pizza chain perfect for those who enjoy a thinner crust.
02:39 And you can even customize your pizza if there's a specific taste you're craving.
02:43 It's the combination of the care and the handcrafted nature and all those steps that really make
02:47 it special.
02:48 Number 17.
02:50 Pizza My Heart.
02:51 On the surface, Pizza My Heart might seem somewhat gimmicky.
02:55 However, once you've tried their award-winning pizzas, you might actually feel your mind
02:59 explode.
03:05 While Virgin Creek is more traditional with its layers of ricotta, garlic, Roma tomatoes,
03:10 and basil, no other pie comes close to the sweet and savory aroma of Watsonville Apple
03:16 or the Figgy Piggy pizzas.
03:18 Sure, they do have the same sort of options you'd expect from any self-respecting pizzeria,
03:24 but you'd be remiss to avoid the aforementioned specialties.
03:33 Number 16.
03:35 Marcos Pizza.
03:36 Marcos just does not make pizza the same way other pizza joints do.
03:44 It doesn't matter if you get Hawaiian chicken, white cheesy, garden, or even deluxe, there's
03:49 just something special about their pizzas.
03:52 Is it the way they bake their crusts?
03:54 Is it the way they disperse toppings so that no one taste overpowers the others?
04:00 Or perhaps it's simply how the cheese, crust, and toppings all blend together for a unique
04:06 flavor.
04:07 Whatever the case, one thing's for sure, Marcos knows how to make a damn fine pizza.
04:13 Marcos, pizza lovers, get it!
04:15 Number 15.
04:16 Uno Pizzeria and Grill.
04:19 Sometimes a good pizzeria doesn't need a massive list of different options.
04:24 And even the most basic slices can be some of the best pizza you've ever had.
04:33 That is the might and majesty of Uno Pizzeria and Grill.
04:36 While their 100+ locations do offer other foods like soup, salad, and even cocktails,
04:42 their delicious pizzas are the main draw.
04:45 There just isn't anything better than a fat slice of cheese or pepperoni to satisfy
04:49 your hunger.
04:52 The restaurant is best known for their Chicago-style deep dish pizza, but they do also offer thin
04:57 crust options.
04:58 So there really is something for everyone.
05:07 Number 14.
05:08 ZZ.
05:09 All of us outside of the UK and Ireland are missing out.
05:17 With well over 100 locations across the pond, ZZ has been going strong since 1999.
05:24 And after one taste of their pizza, you can quickly see why folks have been flocking there.
05:29 While they offer a plethora of other non-pizza food options, you absolutely must try their
05:34 rustica pizzas.
05:39 Yes they are essentially flatbreads, yet their variety is impressive.
05:44 Panoli, primavera, meat sofia, picante, and you can even get two halves if you can't
05:50 decide on one.
05:52 Needless to say, it's impossible to not find a rustica pizza you love from ZZ.
06:00 Number 13.
06:02 Jets Pizza.
06:03 Apparently, the recipe for Jets Pizza, which came from the founder's mother, hasn't
06:09 changed since 1978.
06:11 And there's a good reason for that.
06:18 Every slice of this square deep dish Detroit-style pizza comes with a delicious strand of cheese
06:23 from adjoining slices.
06:27 Meat lovers won't turn down Jets either, as the chain boasts a hearty selection of
06:31 meat-based pies.
06:33 Would you like the Buffalo Ranch Chicken or Chicken Bacon Ranch?
06:37 Or would you like the Zesty Eugene Supreme or the signature Jet 10?
06:41 Your options are packed with intense flavours and the gooiest cheese out there.
06:47 Just try not to make too much of a mess.
06:53 Number 12.
06:55 Giordano's.
06:56 Despite having been around since 1974, Giordano's is one of the smaller chains on our list.
07:03 Even smaller than Uno.
07:05 But don't let the size of the company define its quality.
07:11 As with any other pizza joint, you can expect the usual cheese, pepperoni, sausage, and
07:17 more.
07:18 But if you want to see what makes Giordano's so great, you must have a slice of their deep
07:22 dish and stuffed pizzas.
07:30 This chain nails both styles of pies in a way no other chain comes close to.
07:35 Just don't be surprised if you wind up with a hefty amount of leftovers for the week.
07:48 Number 11.
07:49 Chuck E. Cheese.
07:51 We can admit that the quality of a Chuck E. Cheese pizza will entirely depend on your
07:55 location.
07:56 When the pizza is bad, well, it can be bad.
08:00 When it's good, it can forever define a kid's birthday party.
08:07 There just simply wasn't an experience quite like going to Chuck E. Cheese.
08:11 Enjoying some gooey cheese or pepperoni pizza and then jumping into the ball pit or wandering
08:16 the arcade floor afterwards.
08:24 Though the business has declined in recent years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,
08:29 there's still a whole generation of folks who will swear by the mouse.
08:37 Number 10.
08:38 Sbarro.
08:39 For the longest time, you couldn't walk through a shopping mall food court, an airport
08:44 terminal, or the streets of New York without encountering this familiar pizzeria.
08:50 Having filed for bankruptcy twice, Sbarro isn't quite as widespread as it once was.
08:56 When people do come across this chain though, they're certain to suddenly develop a craving
09:00 for Italian food.
09:01 Whether you're in the mood for a traditional New York slice, stuffed pizza, or stromboli,
09:06 Sbarro remains the perfect place for a quick bite.
09:14 Number 9.
09:15 Mellow Mushroom.
09:17 This hip, laid-back restaurant initially gained popularity on college campuses.
09:22 Over the years, however, locations have expanded to urban areas for everyone to enjoy.
09:27 In that sense, Mellow Mushroom is kind of like the Facebook of pizza places.
09:31 In addition to having a refreshingly groovy decor, the chain also offers a distinctive
09:36 selection of sandwiches, calzones, and of course, pizzas.
09:41 The thick, savory crust brings every Mellow Mushroom pizza full circle.
09:45 Equipped with mouth-watering cheese and sauce, plus, is there a funkier mascot out there
09:54 than Mellow Mushroom?
10:01 Number 8.
10:03 Cici's.
10:04 Sometimes people can have a hard time deciding what toppings to put on a pizza.
10:08 If you're in the mood for a little bit of everything, this buffet restaurant is bound
10:12 to leave you satisfied.
10:18 Cici's allows their customers to try a wide range of different pizzas.
10:22 In addition to having traditional tastes, their menu also includes adventurous items
10:26 like mac and cheese pizza.
10:33 If you're more into deep dish or flatbread, Cici's has you covered in those departments
10:37 as well.
10:38 Depending on the extent of your appetite, you'll want to grab a slice of every pizza
10:42 Cici's has on display.
10:48 Number 7.
10:49 Round Table Pizza.
10:51 With its festive renaissance fair atmosphere, Round Table Pizza is the ideal restaurant
10:56 for families.
11:01 It's also a hotspot for birthday parties and other celebrations.
11:06 As for the pizza, it's a feast fit for a king.
11:13 From Montague's all-meat marvel to Guinevere's garden delight to King Arthur's supreme,
11:19 the menu has no shortage of legendary combinations.
11:22 Some locations even include a buffet with plenty of cuisine to go around.
11:26 If there isn't a round table pizza in your kingdom, embark on a delicious quest where
11:31 the smell of pizza will guide you and seek out this enchanting eatery.
11:38 Number 6.
11:40 Papa Murphy's.
11:41 Papa Murphy's combines the quality of takeout pizza with the convenience of frozen pizza.
11:47 In a highly innovative setup, the pizza is prepared at the establishment, but the customer
12:04 must bake it at home.
12:06 While that might sound like extra work, this take-and-bake system allows people to get
12:10 their pizza hot and fresh out of the oven.
12:26 Papa Murphy's also lets patrons customize their pie, whether you're in the mood for
12:30 thin crust, stuffed crust, or pan.
12:33 Don't forget to pick up a delectable s'mores pizza for dessert.
12:46 Number 5.
12:47 California Pizza Kitchen.
12:49 California doesn't get as much credit for their pizza as New York or Chicago.
12:54 However, you can always rely on CPK to deliver a flavorful personal pie, be it crispy thin
13:00 crust or hand-tossed.
13:05 Naturally specializing in California-style pizza, this restaurant chain serves up a variety
13:10 of unique, inventive dishes.
13:12 While we're not sure if their original BBQ chicken pizza is actually the original BBQ
13:18 chicken pizza, it is scrumptious, as is everything else on their lengthy menu.
13:28 As far as casual dining experiences go, California Pizza Kitchen is as classy as it gets.
13:38 Number 4.
13:40 Little Caesars.
13:41 Julius Caesar once famously said, "I came, I saw, I conquered."
13:47 A competitive eater would likely say the same thing if they downed a bacon-wrapped deep
13:52 dish pizza from Little Caesars.
13:54 Known for their hot-and-ready products, this successful pizza franchise offers speedy service
14:06 and cheap prices.
14:13 On top of that, it was one of the first pizza chains to include a drive-thru window and
14:18 to be featured in stadiums.
14:20 Most importantly, their pizza and crazy bread are simply irresistible.
14:25 What else can be said except, "Pizza, pizza."
14:27 Number 3.
14:30 Domino's.
14:31 How can you go wrong with a pizza endorsed by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
14:45 Domino's has been an iconic pizza chain for decades, but it's undergone some major
14:50 changes in the past few years.
14:53 Approaching its 50th anniversary, the company decided to reinvent their pizza recipe to
14:58 appease customers.
15:03 If you ask most pizza munchers, Domino's has changed for the better with zestier sauce,
15:09 richer crust, and more flavorful cheese.
15:12 Even if you're nostalgic for the old recipe, Domino's pizza is sure to tickle your taste
15:16 buds.
15:17 That is, unless the 'noid ruins it.
15:28 Number 2.
15:30 Papa John's.
15:31 Better ingredients, better pizza.
15:34 Papa John's has always lived by that motto, delivering one of the most explosively delicious
15:38 pizzas in the fast food industry.
15:44 Complete with succulent cheese and heavenly crust, every slice of Papa John's pizza
15:49 tastes like a Super Bowl party in your mouth.
15:51 Despite starting off in the broom closet of his father's tavern, John Schnatter's creation
15:56 has truly grown into a pizza phenomenon.
16:17 Number 1.
16:18 Pizza Hut.
16:19 It's hard to beat a pie from Pizza Hut.
16:21 Sure, it might not seem glamorous or fancy, but pizza lovers can't help but get excited
16:27 every time they see that red roof.
16:34 Aside from its juicy cheese and savory sauce, Pizza Hut primarily stands out thanks to its
16:40 crust.
16:41 This stuffed crust in particular may even have you eating your pizza backwards.
16:55 The very definition of comfort food, it's not at all surprising that Pizza Hut is still
17:00 the top pizza retailer in the world.
17:02 By the way, are we the only ones that really miss those pizza head commercials?
17:11 Which pizza chain is your favorite?
17:12 Did it make our list?
17:14 Tell us in the comments below.
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