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10 Athens, GA Restaurants That Make The BEST Pizza

Celebrate National Pizza Day on February 9th 2021

By Lacie Dooley, Publisher of Athens Macaroni Kid February 8, 2021

In the United States, National Pizza Day is celebrated annually on February 9th. It's a holiday where people enjoy the most iconic and popular dishes and try to spend as much of their time with their friends and family! Athens, GA is no exception and is filled with many great locally owned businesses to get a delicious pizza from. Check out our Top 10 Athens, GA Restaurants that make the BEST Pizzas below. 

1. DePalma's Italian Café 

Downtown: 401 E Broad St Athens, GA (706) 354-6966

Eastside: 1965 Barnett Shoals Rd Athens, GA (706) 369-0085

Timothy Rd: 2080 Timothy Rd Athens, GA (706) 552-1237

What We Love: Their pizza is cooked to perfection in a brick oven. They were also listed on our Top 6 Family Friendly Take-Outs in Athens, GA 

2. Ted's Most Best

254 W Washington St Athens, GA (706) 543-1523

What We Love: The pizza size is just perfect for you to enjoy all on your own! This makes it especially easy when one of our kids wants pepperoni and the other wants cheese. 

3. Amici

233 East Clayton St Athens, GA (706) 353-0000

What We Love: Amici has the best customer service, and delicious fresh ingredients!  

4. Mellow Mushroom

320 East Clayton St Athens, GA (706) 613-0892

What We Love: The stone baked pizza, and the option of gluten free or vegan pizzas is the best! 

5. Johhny's New York Style Pizza

1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219 Athens, GA (706) 354-1515

What We Love: The marinara sauce and the Greek salads are absolutely delicious. Fun fact, my husband and I met at a Johnny's Pizza!

6. Fully Loaded Pizza

Athens:1255 South Milledge Ave Athens, GA (706) 215-9348

Watkinsville: 1260 Mars Hill Rd Watkinsville, GA (706) 705-6150 

What We Love: The crust is made just right, and there are so many toppings you can choose from. 

7. Starland Pizzeria 

145 East Clayton St Athens, GA (706) 613-8773

What We Love: Their food is always delicious and they have great customer service.

8. Your Pie

Athens: 196 Alps Rd Athens, GA (706) 549-3179

Watkinsville: 1430 Capital Avenue Watkinsville, GA (706) 705-1510

What We Love: You can create your own pizza, that is cooked to perfection brick oven style! 

9. Mama Sids Pizza

2240 Barnett Shoals Rd Athens, GA (706) 549-6100

What We Love: Mama Sids Pizza is the oldest pizzeria in town, and has a great family atmosphere. 

10. Automatic Pizza

1397 Prince Ave Athens, GA (706) 850-2037

What We Love: They have excellent customer service and fresh delicious toppings!

 

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