The story
Located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan and Trumbull has cemented its status as a premier destination for authentic, square-cut Detroit-style pizza. Widely regarded by locals as a quintessential spot for the city’s signature dish, the restaurant is a must-visit for anyone eager to experience the local standard.
The menu offers a variety of styles, though experiences can vary based on personal preference. Creator Giovanni Fois highlighted the Pepperoni Detroit Style Pizza as a standout, noting that the spicy pepperoni is well-balanced by the addition of honey. However, he found the Buffalo Chicken Detroit Style Pizza less successful, describing the sauce as overly acidic. Despite these mixed reactions to specific toppings, the venue remains a highly regarded staple for those looking to explore the authentic Detroit pizza scene.
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AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
“This Detroit-style pepperoni pizza is incredible. The crust is tall, soft, and super crunchy on the edges where the cheese caramelizes — that's the best part. The dough soaks up the toppings really well. With pepperoni and honey, it's a perfect combo. This is easily a 10/10 and one of the best pizzas I've had on this trip, second only to the one in Philadelphia.”
“This is the classic Detroit style — tall, soft dough with a caramelized cheese edge from the brick cheese. The tomato sauce is on top of the cheese, which keeps the dough from getting soggy. It's spicy just right, and the honey on top really balances it. I love it. It has nothing to envy New York pizza, and for a change of style it's really good.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Michigan and Trumbull. Most active: Bertra, Giovanni Fois
The best Detroit-style pizza spot according to locals — the pepperoni is a masterpiece, but skip the buffalo chicken.
Dishes mentioned
Pepperoni Pizza
This Detroit-style pepperoni pizza is incredible. The crust is tall, soft, and super crunchy on the edges where the cheese caramelizes — that's the best part. The dough soaks up the toppings really well. With pepperoni and honey, it's a perfect combo. This is easily a 10/10 and one of the best pizzas I've had on this trip, second only to the one in Philadelphia.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
This white pizza with chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheddar is weird. The cheese is tangy, the sauce is a bit spicy, but it's very acidic and dry without tomato sauce. The ranch dressing on top makes it even worse — it tastes like a bad tzatziki. The dough is spongier here. I don't like it at all, it's a miss for me.
- Giovanni FoisLoved
HO PROVATO LE 3 PIZZE MIGLIORI D'AMERICA - CHICAGO VS NEW YORK VS DETROIT · @ 8:00
Michigan and Trumbull is a local Detroit spot that makes excellent Detroit-style pizza — the pepperoni is spicy and balanced with honey, but the Buffalo Chicken was inedible due to the acidic sauce.
Dishes mentioned
Pepperoni Pizza
This is the classic Detroit style — tall, soft dough with a caramelized cheese edge from the brick cheese. The tomato sauce is on top of the cheese, which keeps the dough from getting soggy. It's spicy just right, and the honey on top really balances it. I love it. It has nothing to envy New York pizza, and for a change of style it's really good.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
I tried it without the sauce first — the cheese is strange, cloying. Then I tried it with the ranch sauce, and it improved a bit, but honestly I almost threw up. The sauce is so acidic, it hits your tongue and throat with a sour taste that makes you gag. I can't eat it.
