With a whopping 73,000 pizza businesses in the United States as of 2023, according to industry research firm IBISWorld, consumers have no shortage of options when they're craving a hot, cheesy pie.
The review site Yelp has published a comprehensive list of the Top 100 Pizza Spots in the U.S., giving consumers an in-depth look at the best local pizzerias across the country.
America's highest-ranked pizza spot, at least according to the Yelp list, is an iconic Chicago deep-dish destination: Pequod's Pizza. The very first Pequod's opened in the Chicago suburb of Morton Grove in 1970 and drew an intense fan following for its massive pan pizzas with intensely caramelized crusts.
To this day, Pequod's remains legendary among Chicago locals, tourists, and professional chefs. It's such a Windy City institution, in fact, that it has made multiple appearances on Hulu's popular Chicago-based show The Bear.
"Don't leave Chi-town without trying this pizza! You may just like it better than all the others. At least, I did!" one Yelp reviewer raved in December 2023.
"From the ambiance to the food, this place is a 10/10! Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The service was impeccable and very attentive," one reviewer wrote last month.
Even if you're not lucky enough to live near Pequod's or Bestia, the rest of the eateries featured on Yelp's list span all across the country, from New York City to Oahu, Hawaii.
Foodies on the hunt for even more highly-rated restaurants to try out in 2024 can also peruse Yelp's recently published list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S., many of which stand out for their affordability.