"Down North Pizza makes the best Detroit-style pizza in Philly. The crust somehow stays light and cushiony, despite working as a crispy base that's firm enough to hold the chunks of beef sausage, pepperoni, and the many other toppings that come on their 12 specialty pizzas. One of our favorites at this takeout-only spot, which names their pizzas after Philly rappers’ songs, is the simultaneously tangy and sweet Flip Side with sprinkles of beef bacon, caramelized pineapples, and jalapeños over a layer of thick melted mozzarella." - candis mclean, alison kessler