Megan Joseph 
Traditional Italian thin-crust might be the most popular pizza in the Hudson County area, but beyond enjoying pizza by the slice is another kind worth trying — Detroit-style pizza. Developed in Detroit, Michigan, this type of pizza is characterized by thick, rectangular slices and thick, extra-crispy crust on the bottom. If you’re looking for a change in menu, check out these local spots for square pies that are known as Detroit-style pizza. With super crispy edges, sauce on top, and fluffy on the inside, this pizza is sure to satisfy your craving for a great Midwestern slice (and is not to be confused with Chicago’s deep-dish style). Read on to discover spots in Jersey City and beyond that serve up mouth-watering Detroit-style pizza.
Jersey City
Low Fidelity | 328 Palisade Avenue
Nicknamed Lo-Fi by the locals, Low Fidelity is a chill, stylish bar in Jersey City Heights serving delish Detroit-style pizza and original cocktails. The large backyard behind the building is fully equipped for timeless lawn games like bean bag toss. Lo-Fi’s extensive selection of Detroit-style pizzas includes various red and white sauce pies and a few specialty pies exclusive to the bar. More popular items on the menu are the Motor City “red” pizza (two types of pepperoni, mozzarella, marinara, oregano) and the Aloha Satellite “white” pizza (guanciale, tasso ham, pineapple, Thai basil, caramelized onion, serrano, + pecorino cream). Lo-Fi also serves up sandwiches, rice bowls, and salads for vegan + gluten-free diners.
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Outside of Hoboken + Jersey City
Emily Pizza | 35 Downing Street, West Village, NYC
One of the more well-known restaurants in NYC for Detroit-style pizza, Emily was started by a couple (Emily + Matt) originally from Rhode Island. Pizza was the first meal Matt and his wife Emily (duh!) ever shared. Their first spot opened in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, but the most convenient location for Hudson County residents is in the West Village off of the Christopher Street PATH station. Almost all of Emily’s pies are Detroit-style — the most popular being the Arenstein with pepperoni, pickled chili, + honey. The restaurant is also famous for the Emmy Burger served with curly fries (Pat LaFrieda dry-aged beef, EMMY sauce, caramelized onion, American cheese, and pickles on a pretzel bun). Emily was featured on the season finale of the Food Network’s The Flay List with Bobby and Sophie Flay. This restaurant is 100% worth crossing the Hudson to enjoy some real Detroit-style pizza.
Jet’s Pizza | 120 9th Avenue, Chelsea, NYC
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Jet’s Pizza is a large Detroit-style pizza chain started by Eugene Jetts, his brother, and a friend in 1978 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. First named Jetts Party Shoppe + Pizzeria, the restaurant has grown into a franchise, and the pizza is now even sold in grocery stores. If you’re looking for one of the spots that started it all, look no further than right off of the 14th Street PATH station. Customization is key at Jet’s, with customizable choices for crust, bake, and every topping you can imagine for each pie. Jet’s has great, low-cost slices + pies and the spot is open late.
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Lions + Tigers + Squares Detroit Pizza | 268 West 23rd Street, Chelsea, NYC
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Steps from the 23rd Street PATH station, Lions + Tigers + Squares Detroit Pizza is known for its authentic deep-dish, crispy pies. It has a grab-and-go atmosphere, but customers (of course) always come back for more. LTS is known for hefty pies loaded with meat, cheese, sauce, and more. The most popular items on the menu are the sausage + onion Detroit-style and vodka Detroit-style pizzas (cue the mouth-watering).
