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1. Fancy Pie Features
In the center of Broad Street Market in Harrisburg stands Knead, a pizza stand celebrated for their vegan cheese and Sicilian crust. A weekly Fancy Pie feature made with local produce and fresh combinations such as peaches, prosciutto, and fresh mozzarella keeps customers coming back for more.
Knead / Harrisburg, PA / kneadhbg.com
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2. The Skinny on the Slice
Locals compare the Alley Kat’s thin crust pizza to the famed Zangari recipe, in short, one of the best pizzas in Lancaster’s history. The Alley Kat also has a wide selection of craft beers and side dishes such as Caribbean spring rolls. The atmosphere is neighborly and casual, perfect for a family dinner or a relaxed evening out. Monday nights, grab a pie for six bucks, eat-in only.
Alley Kat / Lancaster, PA / alleykatbar.com
3. The Classics
Based on a long history of family tradition since 1945, DiCarlo’s Pizza has the classics covered. With locations in both York and Lancaster, you’re never too far from some crispy-crusted pizza or calzones.
DiCarlos / Lancaster, PA / dicarlospizzalanc.com / York, PA / dicarlospizza.com
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4. Subway Cafe
Subway has been serving up their skinny-crusted, sauce-topped pies since 1948, and the casual, family-friendly atmosphere still has the vintage, 40s vibe. Build-your-own pizzas are an option, as well as specialty flavors like white grilled spice chicken or Greek.
Subway Cafe / Harrisburg, PA / subwaycafepizza.com
5. Fine Wine and Cheese
Bacco keeps things small, from the size of the restaurant to the personal serving-sized pizzas, but makes up for it in quality. The brick oven pizza is made with imported cheese and cured meats, and it pairs perfectly with any of the wine or cocktail options.
Bacco / Harrisburg, PA / baccopizzeriawinebar.com
6. Locally Sourced
The Fridge prioritizes community. That’s why they make their award-winning pizza with local ingredients whenever possible, resulting in a menu that changes with the season. Stop in for a Saturday Night Five for $5 deals on pizza and beer.
The Fridge / Lancaster, PA / beerfridgelancaster.com
7. It’s all in the Sauce
Family owned and operated, Marino’s was a key ingredient in their pizza: the homemade tomato sauce. Grab a jar next time you’re getting dinner, but no guarantee you’ll be able to recreate the Marino special pizza.
Marino’s / York, PA / marinospizzapastahouse.com
8. Wood Fired Specialties
Melding the traditions of the Old Country with downtown Lancaster, Luca provides a casual yet elegant dining experience. Their wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza with combinations such as crema, roasted squash, mozzarella, and basil pesto adds a fresh twist to an old classic.
Luca / Lancaster, PA / lucalancaster.com
