Top 5 Best Pizza Spots in Lakewood Ranked [2026 List] | Arteflame

The Quest for the Perfect Slice in Lakewood

Finding the perfect slice is serious business. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch, a family dinner, or the ultimate game-day feast, Lakewood has an impressive variety of pizzerias to satisfy your cravings. From artisanal wood-fired crusts to deep-dish classics, the local scene is thriving. However, as much as we love dining out, there is a growing movement of foodies mastering the art of the perfect pie right in their own backyards.

Below, we have curated the ultimate guide to the city's top spots, followed by the secret to rivaling these restaurants at home.

• The Top 5 Local Gems Ranked
• Comparison: Finding Your Perfect Style
• The 1,000°F Secret to Home Cooking
• Why We Call It The "Social Grill"

Top 5 Best Pizza Spots in Lakewood Ranked [2026 List]

Key Takeaways: Lakewood's Pizza Scene

• Variety is Key: Lakewood offers everything from authentic Neapolitan to heavy Chicago-style deep dish.
• Local Ingredients: The top-rated spots prioritize locally sourced dough and toppings.
• Experience Matters: Atmosphere plays a huge role in the ranking, from dive bar vibes to upscale dining.
• The Home Alternative: High-heat grilling is the only way to replicate restaurant quality at home.

Where to Get the Best Pizza in Lakewood?

The best pizza in Lakewood typically combines fresh, locally sourced toppings with a dough that balances chew and crunch. Top contenders include Pizzeria Lui for artisanal wood-fired pies and Chicago Style Pizza for hearty deep-dish, though making your own high-heat grilled pizza at home is becoming the ultimate foodie trend.

We spent weeks tasting our way through the city. Here are the spots that truly stood out:

1. Pizzeria Lui
In our testing, Pizzeria Lui consistently took the top spot. It is a no-frills environment focusing entirely on the quality of the pie. Their wood-fired crust has that elusive leopard-spotting and smoky flavor that is hard to beat.

2. Chicago Style Pizza
If you are hungry—and we mean really hungry—this is the place. We found their deep dish to be authentic to the Windy City style, with a cornmeal crust that holds up under a mountain of cheese and sauce.

3. Abrusci's Fire & Vine
This is where you go for date night. We loved the upscale atmosphere and their gluten-free options were surprisingly excellent, retaining a crisp texture often lost in alternative flours.

4. Old Chicago
A reliable classic. While it is a chain, the Lakewood location offers consistent quality and a massive beer list that pairs perfectly with their thick-crust pies.

5. Weaver's Dive Bar
Don't let the name fool you. In our experience, some of the best comfort food comes from places like Weaver's. The pizza here is greasy, cheesy, and exactly what you want on a Friday night.

Comparison: Which Pizza is Right for You?

How to Make Restaurant-Quality Pizza at Home

I used to think my backyard pizzas were "good enough," until I realized I was essentially baking them on a standard grate rather than searing them. The moment I switched to high-heat cooking, the crust transformed from doughy to perfectly crisp, rivaling my favorite spot at Pizzeria Lui.

You do not need an industrial brick oven to get that restaurant-quality char. You simply need the right heat source. The biggest mistake home cooks make is lack of temperature; standard ovens just can't get hot enough to blister the dough before it dries out.

The "Searing" Technique: Why Arteflame Wins

Using an Arteflame grill changes the game because it mimics the thermal shock of a professional pizza oven. Here is why it excels:

1. 1,000°F Sear: The solid carbon steel cooktop reaches temperatures over 1,000°F. This immediately sears the bottom of your pizza dough, creating a crispy exterior while keeping the inside fluffy.
2. Grill All Food at Once: Because of the zoned heating, you can grill your pizza on the high-heat center while simultaneously roasting veggies or meats on the outer ring to use as fresh toppings.
3. Smoky Flavor Infusion: Unlike a gas oven, the Arteflame uses real wood or charcoal, injecting that authentic smoky flavor directly into the crust and cheese.

Pro Tip: If you are looking for a wholesale shortcut, you can always visit the Costco at 7900 W Quincy Ave in Lakewood. We found that buying fresh, uncooked pizzas from Costco is an incredible base. Take them home, add your own premium toppings—like prosciutto or fresh basil—and fire them on the Arteflame Pizza Oven attachment for a gourmet result in half the time.

Why We Call It The "Social Grill"

Most grilling experiences involve the host staring at a wall or the back of a lid while guests mingle elsewhere. We designed the Arteflame to solve this. Its circular, open-fire design invites friends to stand around the grill, drink in hand, watching the pizza bubble and cook. It turns meal prep into a communal event, bringing the warmth of the kitchen fire into the outdoors.