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Dayton’s best pizza? Hmmmm….
Look, I really hate to get this all stirred up again… And I know that I seem to go back and forth on this… Really…
BUT: I was out Friday night in the Oregon District with friends and it got to be about 10:30 PM, minus dinner, and an Oregon Express OE pizza sounded sooooooo good….
And by gosh, it was. I love the fact that they get it on a slab of cardboard, that you can’t find the crust even if you go looking for it (I did!), that the sauce is tangy and sharp, and that you can eat it up on the best balcony in town and watch the downtown skyline twinkle while the trains cruise by…
Best? Hell, why not?
Got a better one?
Oh, and by the way: If you take the leftovers home, the box they give you has the coolest, prettiest little full-color Italian street scene on it… It’s almost worth the pizza, it’s so nice to look at. I’m just sayin’.
Discuss, dammit!
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By darren
September 16, 2009 1:58 AM | Link to this
Wow, back in the day going to high school downtown, there was nothing better in the world than a slice of sicilian and an orange soda at the downtown Flying Pizza, not quite what it used to be, but still darn good the last time I had some a couple of years ago….Was back earlier this summer and had a Cassano’s in Springfield and it was just as good as I always remembered it being, first time I had had one in years and it was great, even had the old “Pizza King” logo mascot on the wall…..Ahh memories…..By Christina
August 10, 2009 1:54 AM | Link to this
I have to say by far that Cassano’s is the best. And if you don’t believe me, head over to Tipp City and come on in, I’ll make you the best pizza you’ve ever had. Ask for me and tell me you saw this, and i’ll hook you up.By yum
August 9, 2009 10:32 PM | Link to this
If you like unusual ingredients on specialty pizzas, you have to try Monster Pizza from Doubleday’s in Centerville. We love “attack of the killer tomatoes” and “it came from outer Greece.” YUM!!!By pizza lover
August 9, 2009 7:35 PM | Link to this
Try Don’s Pizza Palace on Center Street in Germantown. It’s may look like a hole in the wall but it’s excellent pizza. They’re always busy and no, it’s not the only pizza place in town. Very, very friendly service. Top of the list for me.By Sparky
August 9, 2009 6:48 PM | Link to this
My favorite by far is Giovannis in Fairborn!! Yum!!!By Sue
August 9, 2009 6:43 PM | Link to this
You are right about Giovanni’s. In addition to the pizza being crispy crust, the ambiance in the place is so family! But give Yellow Springs’ Ha Ha Pizza a try. You can get whole wheat crust, pineapple, sour cream, and it has a good salad bar as well. Very laid back….By Gary
August 9, 2009 6:35 PM | Link to this
La Rosa’s pizza is excellent! I can’t believe all the positive comments about Marions pizza. I would rate them at the bottom of the list… very nasty tasting. The sausage and pepperoni they use is crap.By NfamousWayneFan
August 9, 2009 6:35 PM | Link to this
For me it is a toss up between Classic Pizza in Huber and Joe’s pizza on Airway. I have grown up on Classic Pizza and my in laws grew up on Joe’s. So we split our Pizza time between the 2.By Wally pizza man
August 9, 2009 6:29 PM | Link to this
Dewey’s is the best I’ve had.By Get out a little more
August 9, 2009 5:27 PM | Link to this
Get south of town and eat at Campioni’s in Springboro! Awesome pizza.By myopinion
August 9, 2009 3:46 PM | Link to this
Lots of good pizzas in the area.. but our favorite is JOE’s.. wow.. that sauce is addicting. YUMMY and the people always smile and appreciate their customers.. how unique is that??By Bill
August 9, 2009 3:32 PM | Link to this
Kramers is pretty dang good.By rocky rococo
August 9, 2009 3:27 PM | Link to this
Pizza has crust…Marions….Cassanno’s…Donato’s…Allmade on a cracker. If that is your idea of good Pizza…Maybe you should leave the Miami Valley for once in your life to see how it should be done… Does anyone know where one would go to get REAL Pizza…Either New York style… Or Chicago deep dish? Or other wise just good…made with a crust that is closer to something hand tossed and not made with a rolling pin?By Anonymous
August 9, 2009 2:39 PM | Link to this
Dayton Pizza Factory is way better than Marion’s cardboard pizza. Fresh ingredients, delicious pizza!By craig fourman
August 9, 2009 2:11 PM | Link to this
I am not a pizza fan, it takes some doing for me to even cross the street for pizza, but I have to tell you, Giovanni’s in Fairborn changed my mind. Once I had eaten it, I realized why I never liked pizza in the past, compared to Giovanni’s it’s all crap!By Ed
August 9, 2009 2:02 PM | Link to this
Joe’s or Rick’sBy shellymoe
August 9, 2009 1:38 PM | Link to this
I grew up on Hoagie’s. Introduced my hubby & in-laws to it & they loved it. When 2 of the sisters opened a Hoagie’s in Huber, the other sued. None of the kids had control because their dad didn’t leave a will, but this one sister wouldn’t let it go. It’s OK for her kids to run the one up north, but no one else I guess. The Huber location changed the name to “Mama’s Pizzeria” to end the mounting legal fees. So if you like Hoagie’s, but don’t feel safe in the ghetto that used to be Northridge, give Mama’s Pizzeria on Brandt a go. Same food made the same way, just friendlier service!By Lucy
August 9, 2009 1:02 PM | Link to this
Hope everyone gives Palmero’s a try at 2667 South Dixie. Not only fantastic pizza but all their Italian food is great!By Pat
August 9, 2009 12:27 PM | Link to this
The OE has the best pizza in town followed by Joe’s, and the Flying Pizza downtown.By Shawn
August 9, 2009 11:31 AM | Link to this
I would have to say that Little York Pizza on Little York and Poe in Butler Township/Vandalia is the best.By Betty Dent
August 9, 2009 11:24 AM | Link to this
Christy’s Pizza in Vandalia is the best! I’t’s a home town story and has been in business since the 60s. Homemade crust, sauce — the very best!!By Heather
August 9, 2009 10:29 AM | Link to this
I have to agree with Ron - OE pizza is awesome! Marion’s has always been at the top of my list, but OE has become a strong contender. And for the record - I haven’t had OE pizza at 10:30 at night and in the condition that others are implying Ron was in. Weekday, lunch time - it rocks! And get it Mon-Wed and you get a 25% discount.By D H
August 9, 2009 10:15 AM | Link to this
If you like cardboard then Marions or Cassanos is good. But the best by far is Hoagie’s Pizza.By WhenTheMoon'sInTheSky...
August 9, 2009 10:13 AM | Link to this
I haven’t had a decent pizza since Lincoln Park Grill closed… their LPG Pizza was amazing!!!By bobo
August 9, 2009 10:11 AM | Link to this
Ron, Stop by the South Park Tavern in the same condition and at the same time of night, and you’ll be writing the same thing about the Pizza factory pizza they make and serve there. Also, saw you article about Jungle Jim’s in the famous RR there and thought your writing was great.By Mariaaa!!!
August 9, 2009 9:38 AM | Link to this
No discussion necessary….RONS PIZZA is best. You know that already! You said so. Not allowed to change your mind either. Later dude.By Bob
August 9, 2009 8:57 AM | Link to this
Iwould asses if you were at Oregon District at 10:30 you had a good buzz on everything tast good when your watching things twinkle DudeBy really
August 9, 2009 8:45 AM | Link to this
was you on drugs when you put that pretty box in your frig. was you on drugs when you wrote this? so pretty. i dont do drugs but you did your job i guess. now, i’m curious and may have to go try it. I dont think i’ll be trying it for the pretty box it comes in though.By jacob
August 9, 2009 8:14 AM | Link to this
Marion’s has to be considered one of the best 2 or 3 places in the area.By jon
August 9, 2009 5:35 AM | Link to this
Get A life!By Nora
August 9, 2009 5:05 AM | Link to this
I have never had OE pizza, but Giovanni’s in Fairborn has some pretty darn good pizza, too. And if you are ever in Gallipolis OH, try Lorobi’s pizza. We make a trip down every fall to “look at the leaves” just so I can have one of their pizzas.By Greg
August 9, 2009 4:42 AM | Link to this
Joe’s Pizza, out on Airway- there’s none better.By a voice
August 9, 2009 1:39 AM | Link to this
It’s Marion’s, or Cassano’s. Who care about an Italian street scene? BTW I ate at an Italian pizzeria in Bavaria a few years ago and it was basically a Cassano’s pizza. Cassano’s is pizza. All that other stuff is just an American imposter!!!! Yea Vic, you can use this for an ad.By Flying Pizza Fan
August 9, 2009 1:35 AM | Link to this
Flying Pizza is absolutely fabulous. The only kicker is the location and the hours, but the pizza is superb!!!By TJ
August 9, 2009 12:11 AM | Link to this
Okay, I haven’t had that pizza, but I can tell you my favorite. It is Carmela’s in Brookville. Everything is homemade and hand sliced, dough and sauce made fresh daily. The sauce has a little zip, and the marinated tomatoes and mushrooms make the pizza even better. They also have killer salads, so it is worth the drive to Brookville to check them out!!!By fat girl
August 9, 2009 12:06 AM | Link to this
Correction: HAS amazing za.By fat girl
August 9, 2009 12:05 AM | Link to this
Flying Pizza (downtown) had amazing ZA. Just sayin’.By nyc
August 8, 2009 11:59 PM | Link to this
dayton has no skyline..same goes for its so-called pizza parlors…..crap..By rob
August 8, 2009 11:54 PM | Link to this
Joe’s Pizza hands down the best….By Gene
August 8, 2009 10:54 PM | Link to this
Hoagies on N Dixie is still the best; nothing more to be said.By MC
August 8, 2009 10:42 PM | Link to this
The pizza at Oregon Express is, and has been for years, one of the best pizzas in town! Can’t speak for the box cause there is never any pizza left!By Rammy M
August 8, 2009 10:09 PM | Link to this
Just down the street at 5th & LaBelle, New York Pizza!By will
August 8, 2009 9:41 PM | Link to this
OE is definitely good eats, and perhaps the hottest pizza you’ll ever burn your mouth on. But I’d definitely throw Pizza Factory and Joe’s Pizza in the mix.By Terri
August 8, 2009 9:37 PM | Link to this
Joes is the bestBy Brian
August 8, 2009 8:55 PM | Link to this
I agree that the pizza @ OE is awesome, especially the Rueben. However, I’m from North Dayton and will argue forever that Hoagie’s Pizza (on North Dixie) is the best pizza I’ve ever had.By Pizza Person
August 8, 2009 8:42 PM | Link to this
Whats to discuss, your biased. Marion’s Piazza is, has, and always will be Dayton’s Best, hands down, no question!!!!!!