While Americans may not agree on everything, one thing is certain–everyone loves pizza. So much so that we dedicate the entire month of October to the delectable dish. While Portland once lagged behind many of its peers in the pizza department, these days there are plenty of places in town that would give New York or Chicago a run for their money. Celebrate National Pizza Month with a trip (or three) to your favorite neighborhood purveyor of pies. We have listed a few below to get you started.

  • Central Eastside: Dimo’s Apizza is New Haven style, meaning it is cooked in an extremely hot oven and literally burnt to a crisp! That is what makes it so delicious. They have a clam pizza that everyone raves about, so get on over there and try it.
  • Foster: Foster is proud to be the home to three amazing pizza places, each very different: Assembly Brewing is famous for their authentic Detroit-style pizza and brewed-on-site beers; Atlas Pizza serves up east coast slices and pies with a rock & roll aesthetic; and Pizzeria Otto brings a traditional Neopolitan style to their neighborhood pizza joint.
  • Greater Brooklyn: Meta Pizza takes their district so seriously that they offer Brooklyn, New York-style pizza right here in Portland! Primarily for takeout, they also have a cute curbside patio!
  • Hawthorne: Open daily, until sold out, you don’t want to miss the pies at Apizza Scholls! They have arcade games and a no-nonsense approach to making delicious pizza that Portland simply loves.
  • Kerns: Named the 2nd best pizza IN THE WORLD by Big7 Travel, Ken’s Artisan Pizza, is a must-try pizza joint. They also have a bakery in the Northwest District!
  • Lents: Like a spotless 1950’s service station, Humdinger brings back real customer service and pizza with a smile! They offer a family-friendly environment and a giant 24-inch pie! If you can eat the entire thing in one sitting you get a prize and they will take a photo of you for Instagram.
  • Midway: Stumptown Cuisine is a Midway favorite! A family-owned business that is proud to serve quality pizza using only the freshest and best quality ingredients. The dough is handmade fresh every morning and they partner with Gräńde Cheese Company for their only source of cheese.
  • Mississippi Ave: Blanketed in fresh greens, foraged flowers, wild mushrooms, and distinctive vegetables, Lovely’s Fifty Fifty is a family-owned restaurant that was featured on Netflix’s 2022 “Chef’s Table: Pizza!” They are known for their seasonal pies and sourdough crust.
  • Montavilla: Known for their Detroit-style pizza, East Glisan Pizza is an all-time favorite spot for pizza in Portland. Don’t forget to pop in on a Sunday to try their Lasagna–they even make it to-go to be baked at home. Get it before it is gone!
  • Multnomah Village: What started as an open-air traveling pizza oven became a cozy, relaxed pizzeria in SW Portland. Tastebud specializes in wood-fired pizza, bagels, and all kinds of Italian delicacies.
  • NW Industrial: Pizza Thief was just recognized as Portland’s Favorite Pizza by PDX Eats!  They serve all sourdough NY Style Pizza at their Vaughn Street location and sourdough Sicilian Square Pizza at their Great Notion NW location.
  • Old Town: Opening its doors as a family-run pizzeria in April of 1974, Old Town Pizza has stood as a beacon for the local community; a place to break bread and enjoy your neighbor. Over 40 years later, not much has changed in that regard. Built within the heart of the historic Old Town neighborhood, inside one of Portland’s oldest standing buildings, Old Town Pizza & Brewing is a relic of past and present.
  • St. Johns: Located in a vintage gas station with outdoor seating, Signal Station Pizza has been loved by the community since they opened in 2006. Bring the whole family to this fun destination that is a perfect place for a gathering or party.
  • Stadium District: The slow-fermented crust at Pizza Kat develops an incredible flavor that’s pretty hard to beat. There are plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options here, along with a rotation of special, one-off pizzas with local, seasonal ingredients.
  • Williams District: Wood-fired and cooked to perfection, Life of Pie is known for being one of the best happy hour locations in PDX! $8 pizza? Yes, please!

What is your favorite neighborhood pizza place in Portland? Grab a slice and show us on Instagram and Facebook. Venture Portland members can suggest small businesses for future Wednesday Newsletters here!