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Raleigh Pizza Joint Named Best Pizza in North Carolina

Are you a pizza lover like me? I am obsessed with trying new pizza spots everywhere I go. Whether that is another city, another state, or another country if there…

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Are you a pizza lover like me? I am obsessed with trying new pizza spots everywhere I go. Whether that is another city, another state, or another country if there is a unique pizza to try, I will! Whether you like plain ole cheese or loaded up with toppings, finding the right pizza joint can be hard work. But, don't worry the search is always fun and tastes pretty good!

Reader's Digest went on to find the best pizza joints in every state. North Carolina has tons of pizza joints from Charlotte city joints to up in the mountains, but have you ever wondered who has the best? I am talking about the greatest pizza in the state. Like, must try right now. Well, Reader's Digest did and they have the answer for you. They used a combination of local knowledge, sales figures, reviews, and more to find the best spots in each state. All in all, pizza is one of America's favorite foods, so why not know where to go to find the best? I think I hear a pizza road trip on the way.

North Carolina's No. 1 Spot

North Carolina is no stranger to great foods. We offer it all! Seafood, barbecue, and plenty of pizza! Reader's Digest determined one pizza joint in Raleigh, North Carolina has the best pizza in the entire state. Lilly's Pizza in Raleigh won the title for best pizza joint across North Carolina. Lilly's was started by three musicians in the 90s and is as close to "healthy" pizza as you can get. Located in the Historic Five Points area, they are serving up all organic, fresh ingredients top-notch pies. They cater more to the vegan and vegetarian crowd, however, everyone loves the place. Enjoy everything from fresh pizzas, pasta, calzones, desserts, and more. Check out the full menu at Lilly's here.

Lilly's Pizza Menu Favorites

  • Super Duper Pie: Tomato Sauce, Pepper Jack, Sharp Cheddar, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, Bacon & Parmesan
  • The Tricky Ricky: Our homemade marina sauce with green peppers, yellow onions and black olives topped off the Wisconsin Mozzarella
  • The Buddha: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Roasted Garlic, Baby Spinach, Sharp Cheddar, Tomato Slices, Zucchini, Kalamata Olives, Parmesan, Feta & a Balsamic Reduction
  • Thai Bhat: Thai Sauce, Roasted Garlic, Grilled Chicken, Straw Mushrooms, Sharp Cheddar, Baby Corn, Chili Pepper, Carrots, Parmesan, Scallions & Ginger

Check out the full article to find the best pizza joints in every state.

North Carolina has plenty of pizzerias, but who is the best of the best?

Ranked from lowest to highest, see the list of the top 20 searched pizzerias in North Carolina. This list comes just in time for National Pizza Day on February 9. You can see more on each state's favorite pizza spots here. Do you agree with number one?

20. Buffalo Brothers

19. Hawthorne’s New York Pizza and Bar

18. Elizabeth’s Pizza

17. Randy’s Pizza

16. Ruckus Pizza, Pasta and Spirits

15. Jet’s Pizza

14. Your Pie

13. Cici’s

12. Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse

11. Pizza Inn

10. MOD Pizza

9. Hungry Howie’s Pizza

8. Blaze Pizza

7. Marco’s Pizza

6. Brixx Wood Fired Pizza

5. Little Caesars Pizza

4. Mellow Mushroom

3. Papa John’s Pizza

2. Pizza Hut

1. Domino’s Pizza

Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!