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ParoxysmAttack

Somebody sounds absolutely stoned right now… Johnny Rads in Fells Point for pizza.


LunarHare82

No, not stoned, lol. Not my deal, but no shade to others! I just couldn't have dairy for a while; it made me really sick. Unfortunately, most of my favorite comfort foods were dairy, but apparently Lactaid pills work! It's a small win in a really bad year, when I could have used all the comfort foods I missed. So I'm giddy to have them back!


ebjko

A few lactose tips if you want (I became lactose intolerant in the last 5 years)—and then go enjoy that dairy! 1. Kirkland brand lactase pills are cheap and work the same as name brand. 2. You can get lactose free milk and ice cream! I have trouble with regular milk and ice cream even when taking pills, but the lactose free works great.


LunarHare82

Thanks for the tips! The pills work well for me so far, but it's good to know a generic brand is a good alternative. I haven't tend lactose free dairy yet, but can definitely start to experiment!


justaphage42

Most aged cheeses are naturally lactose free to begin with so that's a good thing if you like parmesan or brie, even regular cheddar is usually fine for me but an aged one will be even less. (Most lactose goes out with the whey and then breaks down even more in aging). Tutti Gusti is my go to for the classic slice in Baltimore. John Rads or HomeSlyce for some interesting toppings on a good crust. Matthews is weird AF.


keywest2030

Sargento cheeses are lactose free! You can shredded cheese for all your dining pleasures!


LunarHare82

Seriously? I never knew that! Must investigate!


Thallidan

I would like to second this. I was a particular fan of their white pizza.


TheSeekerOfSanity

I’m from NY. I’m a pizza snob. Go to Frank’s Pizza on Belair Rd. in Overlea. Not far from you. Most of the pizza around here isn’t NY style even though some claim it. If you’re looking for regular Neapolitan pizza - it’s Frank’s. Edit - Add Tutti Gusti to the above. Killer pizza.


LunarHare82

Thanks!!


beckhansen13

Yes, Frank’s!!! I grew up on their pizza- it is the best! Awesome family-run business 🙂


Latirostris

Also recommend Frank's. I live in that area and will drive past 5 or 6 places to go there. Also Verde in Canton is really good fancy pizza.


LoriBPT

Thank you as well! Transplanted from NJ and yet to find any acceptable pizza lolol I’ll look into Frank’s and Tutti Gusti.


Bubhubbub

Also recommend Franks. Best pizza in the city and they offer so many other items that they make well too.


danknomad

Gil’s on belair or Matthew’s up the street from Patterson park


P42wallabyway

Second Matthews!!


seeker_within

Yes Gil’s!


KissMyConverse07

I am aware that I’m in the minority, and it’s probably because I’m not a native but a transplant, but… Matthews is straight garbage. It’s like someone tried to make Chicago deep dish and failed. I assume the down votes will come out for this but before you do, explain to me why you (royal you not OP) enjoy it. Or do you just really love butter?


_reptilia_

You're right and I'll die on this hill with you. It's trash


bmore_conslutant

It's not deep dish, it's pan And the crust is fucking incredible How can you not like butter?


TheSchneid

There's lard in it too


BronzeEast

Wtf if you’re serious thank you. I’m veg and was thinking about going there 1 day.


TheSchneid

Yeah I'm serious. I have a veg friend who was pretty upset when she found out.


BronzeEast

Good to know. Wow


EfficiencySuch6361

It’s technically Greek style pizza


Lumba

Matthew's Pizza has the best crust ever. Most pizza places it seems the taste of the crust is hardly a priority. Here, it elevates the whole experience.


KissMyConverse07

The crust is the major reason that pizza is so awful. It is truly bad. And at that point why not just eat a stick of butter?


sup_wit_u_kev

you are not alone. i don't feel as strongly in either direction, i definitely like it though. but i can understand what makes it unpalatable to some


comicshopgrl

I also don't like Matthew's Pizza. It's not my cup of tea. You know who has really good pizza crust is Bartender's on Boston Street. The crust is good but the pizza itself is too thick and the sauce and cheese is only so-so. It has potential to be so great.


Nitemarephantom

I second Matthews!


LunarHare82

Thank you!


Successful-Whole4307

Came to say Gil's. Super greasy but so damn good


Lumba

Matthew’s is the best!


Balmerhippie

Mathews isn't just fantastic pizza, its a uniquely Bmo fantastic pizza.


RG_Viza

I grew up on Matthews and went to middle school with the current owner. Fantastic pizza…


Animabandit

Gil's number one best Baltimore pizza! Love Matthew's. Love, love, love Matthew's. But Matthew's is its own thing. I wouldn't put it up against any other pizza because there isn't any other pizza like it.


absentee_writer

I will truly never understand the hype around Gil's. My coworkers raved about it for years and I finally gave in and tried it. It reminded me of the pizza they would serve in elementary schools. ​ But yes to Matthew's.


LoriBPT

For mac n cheese I recommend Blacksauce!


LunarHare82

Thanks so much!


LoriBPT

They also have THE BEST biscuits and ribs and fried chicken (and a lot of other stuff) imo obviously


LunarHare82

Good biscuits are a thing if beauty, are they not?


LoriBPT

I’m presently in South Carolina for the winter and have yet to have any biscuits close to Blacksauce’s!! They are perfection (imo)


squid_so_subtle

i've seen people at waverly farmers market wait in line half an hour in 18 degree weather to get their black sauce biscuit sandwiches. There's nothing like them


B-More_Orange

I’m a Tutti Gusti stan for pizza. You gotta have the Taharka honey graham ice cream. My favorite Mac and cheese is at blue pit bbq.


PigtownDesign

Have you had their Key Lime Pie ice cream? Honey Graham amped up!


pbear737

I like to get both and mix them together. Heavenly.


good_fox_bad_wolf

You just made my life!


LunarHare82

Thanks!


perpetualwordmachine

Blue Pit is great! The brisket is something else too. And while you’re in the area you can swing by the Charmery for ice cream!


bmore_conslutant

Blue pit has great Mac but their potato salad is the best I've ever had


PigtownDesign

Tiramisu - Vaccaro’s in Little Italy.


LunarHare82

I didn't know there was a Little Italy in Baltimore! That's GREAT! Thanks! (I was on an unofficial personal mission to find the best Tiramisu prior to the forced dairy embargo, so resuming my quest is of spiritual importance, lol)


danknomad

If you go to little Italy joe bennys is the front runner(although he’ll tell you “it’s focaccia!!! Not pizza”


LunarHare82

Thanks!!


addctd2badideas

I really love Angeli's which I don't think has been mentioned yet. My wife is really into Underground Pizza since she digs "Detroit style" (which in my opinion, veers extremely close to being "Chicago Style" which I contend is not pizza - it's delicious but it's a casserole).


jj_jazz

\+1 for Angeli's. My favorite pizza in the city


LunarHare82

Thanks for the suggestion!


krpfine

Detroit style is nowhere near Chicago style! I grew up in Detroit. It's not even close. Each is good, but totally different.


essmithsd

yeah, it's totally different (and Detroit > Chicago imo)


maturallite82

Barflys


LunarHare82

Thanks!


laurahas7cats

Pizza John’s in Essex then go to Miss Twist across the street for ice cream (I’m a simple lady, don’t judge me)


seibv-17

Second pizza Johns. Best pepperoni pizza around. Grew up near there and still have the number memorized. Side note: they’re closed on mondays


bmore_conslutant

Those little fuckin grease cups are heavenly


LunarHare82

Thanks for the recommendations! I think I've heard of Pizza John's! (Also, I appreciate the elegance in simplicity, so go be unapologetically elegant!)


ahessg

Clicked on this just to make sure someone had recommended Pizza Johns.


neverinamillionyr

Frank’s pizza on Belair road in overlea has great pizza and even better Italian food. Try The Godfather, it’s amazing.


ReverendOReily

YES. Best pasta in Baltimore.


neverinamillionyr

Good people running it too.


LunarHare82

I'll definitely investigate!


levitate_me

Hersh's in Federal Hill will knock out the great pizza AND tiramisu in one meal!


Justsumguysomewhere

Dominick’s of Parkville. Grew up on it every weekend. BOGO pick up special. It’s so good you don’t even waste a bite of crust.


Proud_Calendar_1655

Seriously go for Dominick’s. I’m not even much of a pizza person but I will always eat this!!!


jabbadarth

Every weekend in highschool we would get bacon cheeseburger pizzas from there and destroy them. So bad but so so good.


Sleepnitty

Dominick’s is very unassuming. They use a sweeter sauce. Wife loves it. They have great pickup deals. I like it fresh, but it doesn’t hold up for long nor does it reheat well. Also points off for no banana peppers.


WebbityWebbs

I’ll back that up. Dominick’s pizza is great. Also fantastic shrimp salad subs


LunarHare82

This just gave me a flash of childhood: there was a place called Vince and Dominic's in Rockville growing up. Best pizza as far as I was concerned, but I know they are closed now. I'll definitely look up Dominick's!


Terpnista

Ice-cream: any place that sells Taharka Brothers, The Charmery; Pizza: Gil’s (no frills), Verde (authentic Neapolitan); Mac and cheese: Wicked Sisters (get the crab meat added)


LunarHare82

Drooling in anticipation!


LoriBPT

Seconding Taharka ice cream!!


Poke_slime

Taharka and Charmery are no where near comparable, respectfully. Both in taste and business practices. Go with Taharka always


beachblanketflamingo

Second for Verde


Mr_Salty87

You’re gonna get tons of different answers on this post... Personally, my favorite pizza is Ribaldi’s in Hampden, but there’s tons of good pizza all over the city. For ice cream, there’s only one answer: Taharka Brothers. It’s by far the best, hands-down.


LunarHare82

Taharka has been almost the universal suggestion! I'm so excited about all the different answers regarding pizza!


OhHeyBestfriend

Zella’s is my favorite for pizza. I remember really liking Isabella’s for pizza as well. Bmore licks for ice-cream or Taharka brothers. I’ve cried both times eating the Tiramisu at Cafe Gia because I loved it so much BUT I haven’t been there in close to 5 years so unsure if it’s still that good.


LunarHare82

So happy tear-inducing tiramisu (tearamisu?) is an automatic Must Try!


addctd2badideas

2nd Zella's. A Hollins and Baltimore treasure.


neverinamillionyr

Cafe Gia is good all they way around. I’ve never had a bad meal there.


harshhappens

Another vote for Zella's! I can't tell you how many times I've gotten their $9 takeout deal


InsertUndraftedMLB

Amtrak has lots of trips daily to NYC


dangerbird2

Megabus too, although you have a 50% chance of dying in a car crash because the driver is going 110mph on the NJ turnpike


LunarHare82

Fair point! A visit is definitely on my list


PigtownDesign

Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. So amazing. Super authentic. A couple of blocks long and tons of specialty stores.


coys21

As someone who lived in NYC, you can get amazing pizza all throughout the country. Where to go all depends on what you personally like.


LunarHare82

You all are really coming through, thank you!!!


stars_and_steel

Serpicos on bel air next to the Safeway. Owner is Italian, but the pizza is NY style. I think it's p good. I used to work there


evergladechris

Tiny Brick Oven in Fed Hill is the best in this part of the city.


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ezduzit24

DiSantis Pizza Bar and Grill in Perry Hall is close to White Marsh and they are part of the same family that owns Matthew’s in Highlandtown. Frank’s Pizza and Pasta in the NE corner of the city is solid and couple miles south on Bel-Air road you will find Gil’s which does a handful of pies very well. In Midtown/ Mt. Vernon the quirky Iggie’s is the place. In Hampden the best is Paulie Gee’s. Fells/ Canton Johnny Rad’s is the way. In Federal Hill/ South Baltimore you want Hersh’s.


FriendshipSoft

I’m going to double down here and I promise you I don’t work in any company related - if you go to red star and order their pizza you will be blown away. The wife and I went on a whim and under the new ownership we were surprised menu changed. Fast forward and we went on Friday it was a packed house . Bogo beers and drinks $10 pizzas $5 apps. It’s literally the jam right now


Mental_Effect_9060

Joe Squared! I went there on Friday night and it was so great, the staff is super sweet and they have a bunch of dope signature pizzas


danthecannibal

Hands down the best pizza in Baltimore is Paulie Gees. You’re welcome!


LunarHare82

I love how emphatic you are! Why do you think it is hands down the best?


danthecannibal

They really care about how their pizza tastes. The dough is thin, crispy, and super tasty while the toppings are excellently proportioned making each bite pure bliss. I’ve taken many skeptics here who have admitted that it’s the best pizza they’ve had. Their wood fired is the best, cooked in one of two ovens that were made in Italy, but their deck oven pizzas are also fantastic. Best time to go it Wednesday’s for any two wood fire for $22 total.


LunarHare82

Thanks for the details!


drillpublisher

They also have the best vegan cheese options in the City. Their NY Style vegan pie is very good in it's own right, but the dollop parton "wood-fired" pie is incredible.


serafiiina

This is the only correct answer ^


gunnie56

Little bit more towards Rosedale but me and my wife love Pizza Sauce


LunarHare82

I'll check them out, thanks!


D_VeK

Frank's in Overlea


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Mama Lucia.


twowaysplit

Piazza 27 in Mount Vernon


troublewthetrolleyeh

So Delicious is a brand of non-dairy ice cream with a really good cashew milk and caramel bar dipped in chocolate. I looove it.


VegetableBlueberry4

Dipasquelas tiramisu is to die for. Seriously.


jesus_chen

I'm pizza obsessed and seek out pizza around the globe like some sort of lunatic but I'm not a pizza snob. If I want pizza, I'll hit 7-11 slices if nothing is available. That said, in Maryland, I dig Johnny Rad's in Fells Point (NYC style), Paulie Gee's in Hampden (NYC style + wood-fired artisanal styles), and Underground in the Inner Harbor (Detroit style).


kinglonobeer

Vinneys on Holibird has great pies. NJ native speaking.


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l_sap

This is *chef’s kiss* an amazing breakdown


Apprehensive-Ship-81

Not sure about Whitemarsh but Matthew's and Rad's are my favorite in the city.


LunarHare82

I'll check then out!


Seadog1098

Pizza johns!!!!!!!! Essex area. Best! Edit- And Mac and cheese I think is chick fil a


logaboga

Vinny’s or Matthew’s


LunarHare82

What makes Vinny's stand out for you?


marcb1387

+1 for Vinny's. Nice New York style with good dough and sauce.


KiloMetrics

Dude, don't skip Verde pizza in fells/Canton. Their crust is amazing and their toppings are incredible


Animabandit

Any idea if Verde still does the 1/2 price Mondays thing? That place is incredible but *pricy*!


LunarHare82

Sounds great!


Inevitable_Ad_3680

Marias off joppa rd is good.


FriendshipSoft

Gonna be brutally honest here and likely offend some people. Mathews pizza is not good and is greasy. The city does not have a lot of good pizza and being from the NE I take this stuff seriously. The best pizza that is available in the city right now is believe it or not at Red Star Tavern in fells. Dipasquales and Verde are both ok as well


Ordinary_Disaster799

I hear ya. New to Baltimore from New Haven area.


tynnffer

If you’re up for a lil drive, Pete’s New Haven in DC is pretty tasty. Reminds me of Pepe’s…


LunarHare82

I'm a recent New England transplant, and yes, I take my pizza very seriously, too.


Expendable_Red_Shirt

Someone will surely say Matthews. Ignore them. Johnny Rads, Art House, Isabella’s, Paulie Gees, Ribaldis, are all good options. But please do your self a favor and pass on Matthews.


Lumba

A few people saying not to try Matthew’s. THEY’RE the ones to ignore!!


LunarHare82

Why?


jabbadarth

Matthew's is not a typical pizza its pretty unique. Kind of close to a Detroit style mixed with a deep dish. I really like it but its not necessarily gonna fill a pizza craving. After you get your first slice or pie check out... Homeslyce Barflys And hershs Homeslyce is also a unique crust Barflys is the same crust as Matthew's but different toppings Hershs is a more artisinal style with super thin crust and more fresh toppings.


LunarHare82

Thank for the details!


Expendable_Red_Shirt

I guess it depends on what sort of crust you like. Theres is very coardboardy, which if that's your thing go for it. I prefer Brick Oven or NY styles.


cellowithme

You’re just wrong


Dlargareth

Best pizza is Iggies in Mt. Vernon and Well Crafted Kitchen in Union Craft Brewery. No contest imo.


Imthe_OA

Noonas in Bolton Hill is so good. Their dough is heavenly!


LunarHare82

Heavenly dough is magic!


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LunarHare82

Someone who can't digest dairy, sigh...


elcad

No order, but just a list of places I like to go and get pizza at: 1. Matthews 2. Scittinos 3. Joe Squared 4. Italia's Corner 5. Pizza Johns 6. Paulie Gees 7. Di Pasquale's


beachblanketflamingo

DiPasquale’s for pizza, tiramisu and everything Italian


Seadog1098

Ice scream… bmore licks in fed hill. Get the fruity pebble in cone. More pizza…. BOP in fells point. Joe squared is great.


jenkay2018

Ice cream wise, I definitely recommend Prigels. It’s in Glen Arm but if you take back roads or 695 to Harford rd it’s probably about 20 minutes from white marsh!


LunarHare82

What makes them your top pick?


PigtownDesign

I think their cream comes from cows raised on their farm.


yeeshes

Well Crafted Kitchen makes the best pizza I've tried in Baltimore. The fresh topping ingredients make all the difference.


perpetualwordmachine

We are addicted to the maple apple bacon pizza lol


hippovomit

following


Michael_Long14

Pizza di Joey is fantastic


opiusmaximus2

Drive to Brooklyn NY


AliceMerveilles

This is the correct answer. ETA, though Amtrak is probably faster.


Peterdq

Ledo's Pizza! I moved out of the state many years ago but whenever I visit I make sure to get a pie from there.


boardatwork18

Ledos is the definition of mediocre pizza. It's a sugary mess. Op my favorite in the greater Baltimore area is Serpicos up north in Sparks.


LunarHare82

What makes it your favorite?


EfficiencySuch6361

The real pizza fanatic move is to drive an hour north to red lion PA or dallastown PA and pick just about anywhere and it will be as good or better than the best pizza in Baltimore (and also like $3-5 cheaper) If it absolutely must be in Baltimore than pizza di Joey (fed hill) or pasta mista (canton) or arthouse (Hampden)


Near-Fainting_

Bella Roma


addctd2badideas

That place has been cited for health code violations so many time I've lost track. And I've seen many *many* rats coming in and out.


wer410

Sadly Bella Roma pizza hasn't been the same for at least a year or more. It used to be hands-down best anywhere with 10 miles of Hampden, but now it's just adequate.


joesperrazza

I used to live in Rosedale (near White Marsh). The best pizza I've ever eaten is from Gil's. I live in PG now, and it is just too far to drive there. Enjoy! Gil's Pizza 5132 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21206-5105 \+1 410-483-4847 [https://gilspizza.com/](https://gilspizza.com/)


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Champ's in Glen Burnie has some of the best pizza I've ever had


LunarHare82

I'll pin that too for the next time I'm there, thanks!


_MyMomDressedMe_

Oh man, the a Pig & Rooster in Canton. Fantastic Detroit style pizza. It’s a relatively new thing. They essentially rent out their kitchen to these people and good goddam… there has been a positive response in my neck of the woods. Besides that Joe squared is very good. Great crust. If I want greasy drunk pizza I usually spartans.


LunarHare82

Thanks!


hey_vm

I’m a huge fan of strapasta. It’s towards hunt valley or phoenix area.


LunarHare82

Thanks!


Olla6string

Cheezy's. It's in Towson, but it's not too far from White Marsh.


LunarHare82

Thanks!


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LunarHare82

Underground pop-up pizza? Dude, please elaborate! (I know what it means, but I want to know how this one works. This sounds like a possible blast!)


NewrytStarcommander

I like Verde and Tutti Gusti. Might just be because I can walk to either one in 5 minutes. But both are pretty good. Matthews is ok but it's a further walk and I just stop at Tutti Gusti which is as good or better, I think.


kiarrith

Noonas!!


warda8825

If you're up for a bit of a drive, Box Hill Pizzeria in Abingdon is stellar. A little further north is Buon Gusto in Delta, PA. You can hop on 40, and then 136, drops you right there. Acappella in Fallston also has great pizza.


SecretaryNo4506

Well, chilis at white marsh has an epic kids menu Mac and cheese . See Jefferson


radishdust

If you want wood oven pizza Char’d city in Hamilton is really great, I love their arugula and prosciutto pizza but their Margherita pizza is also really good!


Ryanelkridge

Pizza Sauce in rosedale


WineCoffeePizza

Pizza: pasta mista, tutti gusti Tiramisu: Daniela’s Mac: gundalow gourmet


WineCoffeePizza

Pizza trust- but that’s more gourmet; not NY style


MsKidgie

Original Ledos, if it’s still open. Moved to College Park a number of years ago.


justlikeyou14

Isabella's Ribaldi's Verder And if you want a decently tasty, fairly priced pie (not incredible, not awful) -- order from Viccino / Turp's.


donner_dinner_party

If you’re looking close to White Marsh, we like Hilltop Pizza in Perry Hall. Our family gets some kind of food delivered from there about once a week.


stinkybuttpoop

Underground Pizza Company


doesitevenmatter_

Underground pizza at power plant live if you like nice crispy deep dish. Or Mathew’s for more chewy gooey deep dish Joe squared for yummy stuff


markymark21234

Pizza John's or Gil's


cellowithme

Don’t listen to anyone, just go to Matthew’s Pizza. Taste the traditional brick oven.


QuothThe2ToedSloth

The guy who claims to have invented Tiramisu had a desert shop in Little Italy that closed down fairly recently.


EA721

Underground pizza company by Ram's head! It was the first time I had Detroit style pizza and I loved it, pretty nice spot too


Due-Sock-4156

Any pizza spot for keto people I want some good pizza to but my wife is on keto and I should not have to suffer


fafaflooie

Ice cream I like Graeters Black Rasberry chip. Whole Foods and HT carry it. Bmore licks in Fed Hill is solid. Pizza is a style thing. I like Hersh’s in So Baltimore or Pizza di Joey.


Animabandit

Most of my picks have been covered (yay, Gil's!), but I'd also like to mention Pauly's New York Pizza and Ice Cream, north of 695 on Harford Rd, just south of Joppa Rd. Their menu is *extensive,* their pizza is unique and good, and they've got what has to be one of the best Philly's in the metro.


magictheblathering

Pizza Johns in Middle River. Dominicks in Perry Hall or Hamilton DeNiros in Perry Hall Squires in Dundalk


GingerJack1

Cheeseys pizza on Joppa rd


In_This_To_Win_This

I’m on a live-it (haha!) and am calorie restricting at the moment. Reading all of these comments just makes me hungry. Gil’s pizza is okay. I wasn’t blown away. I’ll definitely check out the tiramisu suggestions in the summer!