Everyone loves a good slice, but only a few people can call themselves true pizza connoisseurs. Get your license to 'za by checking off at least 15 pizzas you've tried on this list. Just don't blame us if you find yourself stopping to pick up a pie on the way home tonight!
Chicago is known for three things: corrupt politicians, great comedy and deep dish pizza. This very hearty, Midwest pie is characterized by its pan-baked crust, a literal inch (or more) of cheese and then sauce on top.
You either love this pizza or loathe it, and I can almost guarantee you're vocal about your feelings. This divisive pie is piled with mozzarella, ham and fresh pineapple. Yum?
The Midwest is chock full of quirky pizza styles. In St. Louis, they make their crust without yeast, cut their slices into squares and top it all with Provel processed cheese ( a mixture of provolone, Swiss and white cheddar cheeses).
Lots of foodie trends come and go, but I'm hoping the waffle pizza is forever. Seriously, what's better than a savory waffle base topped with all your favorite pizza toppings? Nothing, that's what.
Pizza has become a cool, trendy food in recent years, but sometimes, the best option is also the simplest. If you've never enjoyed a giant slice of cheese pizza on a New York City curb after a night out, you're missing out.
Italy is the pizza capital of the world, so it only makes sense that there are more than a few pie styles there. In the U.S., Sicilian pizza is easily identified by its thick, crunchy crust filled with a plethora of air bubbles.
This might be more of a pizza cousin, but we're still counting it because a true pizza connoisseur has at least dabbled in calzones. This bad boy is basically a dough pocket jam packed with pizza toppings. (Don't forget the sauce on the side!)
The south of France is just a hop, skip and a jump away from Italy, so it's only natural that this region developed its own pizza style. Pissaladière is made of a thick bread dough traditionally topped with caramelized onions, black olives and anchovies. Just make sure you have some mints on you.
Manhattan and Brooklyn might have their dollar slices, but the grandma slice reigns supreme in Long Island. This endearingly named pie is defined by its square slices, oily crust and the fact that the tomato sauce goes on top of the cheese. Think of it as deep dish meets Sicilian.
Bagels are great. Pizza is great. A crossover between these two tried and true favorites is therefore a match made in carb heaven.
If you've never had Neapolitan pizza, we've got a problem. This classic pie is a simple but delicious combination of chewy dough, mozzarella cheese and San Marzano tomatoes. If they aren't San Marzano, it isn't a Neapolitan pizza. Sorry, but it's the truth.
If you and carbs don't get along, cauliflower pizza is right up your alley. This relatively new addition to the 'za fam uses riced cauliflower to make a guilt-free crust that can serve as a vehicle for whatever toppings your heart (and tummy) desires.
Was someone high when they came up with this ice cream-inspired twist on pizza? Probably. Is it still a top-tier guilty pleasure? You bet. The pizza cone is literally a crust cone filled with your favorite toppings, all ready to eat on the go.
This Lebanese meat pie is basically an Arabic pizza and it's tasty AF. They've been around since the 15th century, probably because their topping of ground lamb and spices is too good to give up.
Some might say a sweet pizza is sacrilege, but I'm of the firm opinion that diversity in pizza matters. Throw some Nutella on a sweet crust, top with your favorite candies and voila! Your dessert pizza is ready to chow down on.
Do you ever polish off a pie, only to think, "wow, I wish that was even worse for me"? If so, then this Scottish deep fried pizza is just what the doctor ordered. JK, no doctor would recommend eating this. But that's how you know it's going to be good!
Not to be confused with the calzone, the Stromboli typically takes on more of a loaf shape. Most importantly, the sauce goes inside this pizza treat.
This pizza style is hard to find outside of Rome, but I have no idea why that's the case because pizza al taglio is sick. It's sold by weight and it can be topped with basically anything you can think of.
This is another trendy pizza style that I hope is here to stay. Mac 'n' cheese pizza combines two classic childhood staples into one mindblowing flavor bomb.
This saucy take on pizza is an uniquely Italian-American classic. It's made of focaccia-esque bread topped with tomato sauce, and though it is simple, it is good.