Mamma Mia! 5 of Top 11 Cities for Pizza Can Be Found in New York

Mamma Mia! New York State dominates the pizza scene, claiming 5 of the 11 best cities for pizza—including the coveted top spot!

100 of America’s largest cities have been ranked for their pizza based on a number of criteria:

• The number of pizza restaurants per capita
• The average price of large cheese and pepperoni pizzas (relative to local incomes)
• Pizza Passion Score, which measures Google search interest in pizza
• A nationwide survey of 2,000 Americans rating pizza quality

And this year, a new champion has emerged—right here in New York, the ultimate pizza state.

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Pizza Capital of America

Move over New York City. Step aside Chicago. There's a new Pizza Capital of America. It's in Rochester, New York. The city has been named the top spot in the country for their pies.

The Big Apple did make the Top 11, coming in at #8, below Buffalo and above Albany and Syracuse.

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If you're looking for good pizza, it seems like the Empire State is the place to be, dominating from all corners of the state.

Rochester, NY
Philadelphia
Boston
Detroit
Buffalo, NY
New Haven, CT
Pittsburgh, PA
New York City
Albany, NY
Chicago
Syracuse, NY

Buffalo Pizza Best in World

Jay's in Kenmore, New York, just outside of Buffalo came in at #28 for the best in the world, #6 in the US.

It's known for serving up classic Neapolitan and Detroit-style dishes with a modern flair.

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See the 100 Best Pizza Cities in America at Listwithclever.com.

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