Buddy's Pizza

Pizza restaurant · Kentwood

Buddy's Pizza

Pizza restaurant · Kentwood

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4061 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

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Iconic Detroit-style pizza, burgers, salads, and bar drinks  

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4061 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Get directions

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4061 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Get directions

+1 616 554 9663
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Buddy’s Pizza Opens New Restaurant in Plymouth on July 16 - Eater Detroit

"Buddy’s recently expanded to outposts in Grand Rapids." - Brenna Houck

https://detroit.eater.com/2019/7/9/20687594/buddys-pizza-plymouth-restaurant-opening-date-detroit-style-square
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Aaron Lehrman

Google
Some of the best Detroit style pizza, but you pay for it. - The Pizza (generally): They are the gold standard in Detroit style pizza. They invented it (see their website and the Wikipedia article). As far as I am concerned, they are still going strong! They take it seriously but have a good time. You can taste it in the semi-sweet dough. It is perfect. Not too sweet, fluffy but very full bodied, and perfectly cooked (not burnt). They also have a HUGE selection of toppings with a lot of variety. I JUST saw they have anchovies! I gotta try that some time. I had it back when I worked in the pizza industry and it was better than I thought (though VERY salty). They have 8 different cheeses! A bit of explanation. I was visiting to practice for a food challenge. I was trying to see how much pizza I could eat in 20 minutes. It went down so well because it was soft and delicious. Four slices of pizza weigh almost exactly one pound. - Hawaiian Signature Squares Detroit Pizza - $24.79: Ham, pineapple, and BBQ. The BBQ was a new one on me. I’ve had a lot of different Hawaiian pizzas and this one was a winner for sure. The BBQ sauce was a nice accent (not overpowering) and did really well to compliment. Really, everything was in a perfect balance. The pineapple CAN make it soggy, but they have it so artfully perfect and it was NOT soggy. The cheese was just right and good quality. I know! Many of you hate pineapple on pizza, but too bad. - Spicy Italian Squares Detroit Pizza - $26.79: My friend ordered this and I had one slice. It was a lot more complicated blend of flavors and a couple are probably in the category where you have to like it. Overall, it was good, but it was a lot more punch of flavor. It did NOT strike me as terribly spicy as far as scoville hot, though. More seasoning spice than hot spice. - Buddy Burger with American Cheese $13.98: I had to. Ordered medium and got it medium. It was juicy. It is a half pound patty, though maybe just a tad shy of that (even after factoring it being cooked down), but not too bad. The cheese was not completely melted, but still good. It was over all soft and melt in your mouth good. They don’t put ketchup on it, though you can do that yourself which is a bit odd. The shredded lettuce was Romaine (I believe) which is a different wavy yet good texture. It stayed mainly together while eating it and wasn’t too messy which means it was fairly balanced. The Buddy Burger is normally $12.99 and the cheese is an extra $0.99. - Fries (comes with burger): Wonderful! Perfectly salted. A lot of places over salt, but not them. They were medium cut and perfectly cooked. They were crispy on the outside and semi-fluffy on the inside. They cool fast so eat them quickly. - Service: Good. Our server was stretched thin, but she still didn’t miss a beat. She made sure she took care of us, even when it was the end of her shift and someone later had to take over. No mistakes were made and she even anticipated my unique needs without asking. - Atmosphere: Modern yet flares that harken back to their history. It is mainly casual. Everything was fairly clean and updated. The bathrooms had square bronze sinks, which was a bit unique. The floors sport their original locations street names of Six Mile and Conant. They have booths and tables with chairs. They also have a bar with alcohol. - Conclusion: While it is some of the best pizza you’ll get, it does come with a price tag. I think it is worth it as it was REALLY good quality. Visited on a Wednesday at 4pm.

Hey Bob

Google
I have LOVED Buddys for such a long time but since i moved to west Michigan i haven’t seen it until Uber Eats.. i jumped in today with the famous Detroit Style pizza and the yummy antipasto salad! Really delicious.. the pizza has the best crust! you really have to try it if you have never had it before!

Emilio Dieguez

Google
Our server was great. She was very attentive and friendly. However, the food was less than desirable. We ordered the meat lovers pizza and the margarita pizza. Both were extremely greasy and very over seasoned. Also, the margarita pizza was not a margarita. Instead of focusing on tomato, the pizza was saturated in basil. One more thing that was quite disappointing. My son wanted to order a hamburger, and after we ordered, the waitress came back and said they were all sold out. Mind you, this was at 4pm on a Sunday. Overall, I do not recommend this place unless you have no choice.

James O

Google
Here for business and had a weird craving for jets pizza. The jets near my hotel was taking appointment orders only so there goes that idea. I was hungry, so I continued my search and stumbled upon Buddy's. Great reviews so I gave them a chance. So glad I had!!! Great pizza! Wings on the other hand were sub par. I'll gladly order pizza from Buddy's again

Larry Wagenaar

Google
If you're visiting this place during the colder months bring a jacket. I'm a large fellow who does not get cold easy and I was cold. Went out to my car to get a coat. Several other people in the restaurant were doing the same. On to the food. The pizza was okay. I was surprised there was not more rise to the crust for a Detroit style pizza. Guess I'm used to Jets and other Detroit style pizza makers. Their in-house beer I found lacking and drank less than half of it. Server was pleasant. I would call it an average experience. No rush to return.

Eric R

Google
I’ve been here multiple times and never made a review of this place. Buddys pizza is one of my top 3 favorite pizzerias I enjoy in Grand Rapids. Great food with great service. Totally recommended.

Rob Wingeier

Google
Stopped in on our road trip. We tried Buddy's since we've never heard of it and the reviews made it seem like good pizza. The service was great and the place was really nice. The meat lovers and pepperoni pizza were probably the worst I've ever had. The crust is some kind of flavorless weird dough. Hard to explain but along the lines of cardboard is the best way for me to describe it. The antipasta salad was good. I wish I had a better review to give.

Shanna Miller

Google
We visited this location on 5/3/25. We had an excellent server, Kyle B. He was so sweet, gave great service, and great recommendations on what to order since we are from Illinois and had never been to a Buddy’s before. 10/10 would recommend and 20/10 would recommend requesting Kyle as your server. Pizza was fantastic, so was the garlic cheese bread! The next time in the area, we will be back!

Peter G.

Yelp
All personal were very helpful and friendly. I like the crunchy edges of the pizza a lot. The chunky pizza sauce was pretty good. I asked for double extra cheese but barely got any cheese. It may be that their style is barely any cheese. But I like a lot of cheese. If I could have got a pizza with the crunchy edges and with a lot more cheese and other toppings I would heartily come back for more. Otherwise I do not plan to return.
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Adrienne R.

Yelp
6 of us came in on Saturday 12/28/24 around 4:45pm. It was a little busy, but not packed. We were sat right away and Sara took great care of us. She was AMAZING! We had a Sicilian 4 square, Detroiter 4 square and a Motown Museum 4 square. All of those pizzas were SO good! The crust is crispy on the edges and there are lots of toppings. I've only had Buddy's pizza frozen from the grocery and I was thrilled to have it in person. If you have never had Detroit style pizza - TRY BUDDY'S! I think it's better than Jet's.
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Jane N.

Yelp
Saturday night around 6:00 was packed! Had a large reservation for a birthday dinner and the table was ready to go. Our server, Hope, was great! We had a movie to catch so she got our pizza orders in first then came back and got everyone's drinks (so smart). As busy as they were, we knew the pizza would take awhile. Perfect timing. We got everyone fed and out in just over an hour. I split a BBQ Conant 4 square (yay to all corners!) with my husband. I could have eaten more than 2 but it was great because we were getting movie popcorn after. The BBQ Conant: Wisconsin brick cheese, grilled chicken, red onions, fresh cilantro and Buddy's BBQ sauce. - Some of the cilantro is extra crispy / brown out of the oven, but overall liked the addition of cilantro. At some point, I need to come back for the Vernors float! Tip: Found Buddy's frozen pizza at the grocery store and it comes pretty close if you want a bake at home option.
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Ellena K.

Yelp
Tried Buddys off of many recommendations from friends in the area. Ordered takeout, process was easy online and order was ready when I arrived but this location seemed short staffed or were busy with other guests so I ended up waiting 10 or so minutes to actually be handed the orders. Understandably, it was a Saturday night so they likely were busy. Their pizza was good for a chain, it is all Detroit style. Toppings were generous. I also really liked the fried vegetable appetizer. The pastas and other dishes looked great, would try those next time instead of a pizza.
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Derek S.

Yelp
While traveling for work, decided to get some authentic Detroit style pizza since it's not available in my southern state. After seeing good reviews, I decided to try this place. I must say that it lived up to the hype! The service was quick and friendly, with our food being pretty quick also. The ambiance was a pub, but we went around 5pm and it was pretty quiet. The pizza was phenomenal and I highly recommend it to anyone! The salads are pretty large also.
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Crystal B.

Yelp
Pretty tasty pizza! Delivery was fast, pizza was still hot and fresh and service was friendly.
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Devin C.

Yelp
Classic pepperoni Hawaiian Kids mac n cheese :) I wasn't a huge fan of the pepperoni - the cheese was meh and the crust wasn't anything special. It was pretty thin and didn't have any crunch to it at all. The flavor was decent and complex, I could definitely taste that they seasoned the sauce a bit more than other places. The cheese was pretty standard and tasted like something you'd find on a frozen pizza. The Hawaiian pizza was much better, though the crust and cheese had the same problems. It had this really really tasty bbq sauce on it which carried hard. I didn't really notice the pineapple or ham at all which was incredibly disappointing. Overall I'd say this place is on the level of Little Cesar's. For 3x the price. Hard pass, wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Get Jets instead if you're craving square pizza.
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Jason G.

Yelp
Classic Michigan Detroit style pizza! Long considered one of our signature restaurants by those out of state. And it Definately hits all the great spots for Detroit style pies. Dig the aroma outside and I dare you to try to prevent yourself from going in!!! Service was amazingly quick. Spacious and clean eating area. They also have limited Italian fare and burgers as well for those not in a pizza mood Also mixed drinks available. Glad we went!
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Katy C.

Yelp
I downloaded the Buddy's Pizza app and got a free pizza, so Nate and I stopped in recently to grab some food. The restaurant was pretty busy but we got a high top table near the bar. The offer in the app was good for a 1 topping 4 corner pizza, and we ordered a side of Buddy sticks and an "individual" serving Caesar salad. The menu states that a "medium" salad serves 3-5 people, so we figured (correctly) that the individual size would be fine for the two of us to share with our other food. We arrived around 7:30 and Buddy's has an evening happy hour that starts at 8 pm, so Nate held off on ordering a beer... more on this later. The breadsticks and salad came out first. The breadsticks were hot and fresh, and a decent portion. I found them to be okay, they were a little doughy. The salad was kind of disappointing - it was fresh but was pretty underdressed, which was weird to me, as I feel like most places use way too much dressing. I got my greens in for the day, though. The portion was definitely perfect for the two of us to share. The pizza came out and I was a little surprised at how short it was - I'm used to Jet's pizza which is quite a bit taller. However, I really liked the crust to topping ratio with the thinner crust. The cheese was so melty and delicious, and the sauce was tangy and not super sweet. The crust was crisp and held up to the gooey cheese. I still think Buddy's pizza is way better than Jet's! The other items were less impressive, but you can't beat a free pizza. Nate did end up ordering his beer after 8 pm, which our server forgot about for a bit, but we weren't in a big rush. When the bill arrived, we noticed that it wasn't the discounted happy hour price, but we thought probably the free pizza was meant to be the only discount per bill. Either way, it wasn't a big deal, but something to keep in mind or ask about if you're there during happy hour and getting a free pizza. Buddy's is pretty far from home but worth a visit if you're craving Detroit style pizza. It's still the best chain version in town, in my opinion. (For a local option, check out Quarantino's!)
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Joey G.

Yelp
Great pizza but having found hair more times than I can count on my pies has been a disgrace to the buddys I know from Detroit. It's not the pizza it's the crew making the pies. Check yourself buddys!
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Elise B.

Yelp
I grew up on Buddy's so having one closer is great. I'm still shocked meeting lifelong Michiganders who don't know what Detroit style pizza is?!?! Get yourself to Buddy's. Get a pizza. Brick cheese is the way to go imo. Antipasto salad for those of us who prefer a high non-vegetable to vegetable ratio in a salad. Also just tried the veggie sampler appetizer which is not a health choice but very delicious and trust when I sat Get the ranch.
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Heidi W.

Yelp
Had a lovely patio dinner with our family tonight. Food was fresh, fast, and totally tasty. The highlight was our server McKenzie. She was friendly, accommodating, and full of joy! As someone who grew up by the original location, you can't go wrong with Buddy's!

Austin S.

Yelp
I've had multiple pleasant experiences at this location and am a big fan of their wings and pizza. Most have been carry-outs, but our one time dining in was relaxing with quick service. This time we tried their mac and cheese as well, which was average for me. I've knocked some stars off because it appears the mac and cheese was baked in (or at least heated up) with a plastic bag. While mistakes happen, there should be more attentiveness to ensure better food quality and the consumer's safety. Hopefully this doesn't happen more than this one time, as we would definitely still like to come back for the wings. I might skip the mac and cheese next time though
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Mike I.

Yelp
Have to say for a pizza place they have the best chicken strips. The homemade ranch is also great. Then a 4 square to finish it off. If you're feeling like a salad the Caesar is pretty god also.
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Tara S.

Yelp
We had a wonderful dinner and experience tonight. Our service was great and fast. We came at dinner time on a Friday and had no wait. Very relaxed casual atmosphere . Great place for family and friends. I loved the Detroit Public TV and highly recommended it! Will definitely be back!
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Richard V.

Yelp
We've had pizza from Buddy's and it was pretty good. Not great, mind you, but good. Thought I'd try a sub sandwich. Now I'm used to really good subs since I'm from near the Jersey shore, but I have to admit this was the second worst sub I've ever had. Unfortunately I can't recall the worst. Oddly, it can with a boatload of thick fries! Who ever heard of serving fries with a sub?! I didn't eat any so I can't rate them. There was a good sub roll, a few pieces of meat, no cheese I can recall, two thin slices of tomato and a bunch of lettuce. I couldn't remember any dressing. Vinegar and oil is expected, but whatever it had, it was dry and tasteless. Such an incredible disappointment.
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Julia B.

Yelp
The service provider by Anna was excellent. They have a great outdoor seating area. The antipasto salad was yummy. The highlight of the lunch was the Moscow mule made by the bartender, Sam. She was so helpful and friendly.
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Deniece W.

Yelp
The prices were incredibly high for one 8 square pizza with 3 toppings and an antipasto salad. Probably because of the novelty of "Detroit-style pizza"? The toppings and sauce seemed dumped on the pizza in such a way that some slices barely had any. Plus, the toppings were sparse-perhaps cut too small/thinly? The slices were also cut very unevenly, making it a little difficult to divide slices between 4 adults. However, everything was very good. I wish the cheese/edges were a little more crispy/caramelized , but other than that the flavors were really tasty.
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Lacrisha L.

Yelp
I actually have seen Buddy Pizza I believe on an episode of Food Paradise, so when my cousin was telling me about going to one for lunch before heading back home to Milwaukee I was pretty stoked. I have had Detroit style deep dish many times, but this is the first time ever having it with the sauce on top. I went with the Hawaiian but instead of bbq sauce I went with the red sauce, my cousin I believe the Mediterranean along with an order of buddy bread to split and a glass of whiplash red blend. Nice little bite size pieces of garlic bread but didn't want to fill in on the bread before the pizza. The pizza was good going into it but by the 3rd piece I decided to box it with the other piece with some garlic bread. The sauce has a little tang to it which wasn't bad, but because of the acidity I could only finish half my pizza. I will say it was a nice little lunch for the next day when I was back in town and heats up well in the oven. I would come back again, but I would try one of their classic pastas or if I have the pizza again I know what my limit is lol.

Randy N.

Yelp
The BEST is the original Buddy's in Detroit (hands down). I am glad this location represents the brand well. Service is great and the team does what they can for the experience to be positive. Good selection of drinks for all. One disappointing thing is they no longer have Vernors on tap . Pizza was hot fresh and good! Don't forget the salad, you won't be disappointed. Location is accessible and they do a good take out service. Worth the trip!!
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Dennis G.

Yelp
The pizza is not as good as the original Detroit location. The Detroit-Style Pizza legacy known as Buddy's Rendezvous Pizzeria on Six Mile and Conant street started it all on Detroit's eastside. What makes this location unique is the pizza baked in forged-steel pans borrowed from local automotive plants. As such, the Detroit location alone is able to produce a very light and crispy crust which is now known as Detroit-Style Pizza. The Grand Rapids pizza is ok, but not 5 star.

Carla G.

Yelp
Very clean restaurant, friendly staff and good service. The pizza? OMG!!!!! It's Awesome!! The sauce and seasoning on it is the Best I've tasted in a long time. Go check it out! You'll be glad you did.
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Jeff B.

Yelp
Fast, friendly service. And pretty good food. I did the carryout and everything was awesome and very clean.
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Kevin H.

Yelp
Very good pizza. Super fast service! Nice clean restaurant on the inside. I got there fairly late in the evening... So I'm not sure what normal service hours are like but it's been my experience that you what you see at one time is what you can expect at another.
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Marin C.

Yelp
Food: 4 stars Ambiance: 3.5 stars Service: 3 stars The Detroit style pizza here is good, it will fill you up. It's pizza, we had my sister's kids, my sister and my father and I. Ambiance: we wished there was a bocce court because there was all this bocce paraphernalia ...My father liked the photo of the tiger stadium before CoAmerica field was built. He said it was named for an engine manufacturer, which I forget now. Service: The hostess insisted on putting us in a booth due to the server who'd have us even though my dad was uncomfortable. Thankfully, the server noticed the issue and offered us a table. Figure it out, ppl.
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Jackie A.

Yelp
Great service. The pizza was delicious. That crust was on point. We got a marghertia pizza with a side of the garlic dip the server suggested. Yum! I would definitely come back!
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Austin G.

Yelp
Buddy's Pizza is the Grand Rapids location of the famous Detroit-style pizzeria from the 313. They sell pizza square pies in two sizes. For those unfamiliar with the style, the pizza sauce is on the top with the cheese and toppings under it. In terms of taste, wow. It's so good. Not only the flavors, but also the crust is perfectly cooked and a balance of crunchy and moist. So good. However, the service is as bad as the pizza is good. I placed my order online and called right after I placed it asking to change the time to later (there wasn't an intuitive option for that online). The woman on the other end angerly said, "Now we have to take out of the pizza" and abruptly hung up. I called back to confirm they could change the pick up time. Once I arrived, there was a long line of angry customers waiting for their pizzas. Each customer's pizza was 15-20 minutes delayed. When mine came out, a pie was missing, which took an additional ten minutes to find/make. The pizza was so good, it was worth it, but be warned about the crummy service.
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Karl K.

Yelp
Great Detroit style pizza, very good antipasto salad, excellent and friendly service, pleasant and casual atmosphere -- what else do you want from a pizza joint? Parking easy too.
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Travis M.

Yelp
Our family grew up on Buddy's pizza in the Detroit area. Detroit style pizza is our favorite kind of pizza. When Buddy's opened a GR location we were all thrilled. However, the quality has been hit or miss. Most recently miss. Today while scrolling social media I got a promo code to buy one 8 corner, get one 1/2 off. So we decided to give Buddy's another try. We ordered two 2 item 8 corner pizzas, original sauce, reg cheese mix. This would have been about $60 but the coupon would make it $45ish. First of all their website would not accept the code so I called it in. 5p on a Wednesday. The person on the phone said 25 minutes. We got the pizzas and brought them home 2.6 miles. Pizzas were cold so we put them in the oven at 275 for about 10 minutes. Unfortunately both pizzas dough was nearly raw - even after our cooking them longer. Both also had skimpy toppings - one was old world pepperoni and sausage and it was difficult to find any sausage. The flavor was right unfortunately for $50 including a tip 2 nearly raw pizzas were disappointing. We have been going to Quarantinos in Eastown more and more because Buddys just ain't what it used to be :(
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Alex R.

Yelp
Food was very good, except it took forever to get anything. Order was placed quickly for my father and I. An appetizer, a Chicken Alfredo, and a pizza. Waited 45 minutes for the appetizer and then another half hour for the pizza and alfredo. Best part about the alfredo was the bone I found in it (in the picture). Last time I checked, a Chicken Alfredo should not have bones in it. People that came after us and in bigger numbers got food before us too. Waiter was very nice and apologetic about the delays but only when the check came. Again, very good food, terrible wait times. Make sure you ask for a Boneless Chicken Alfredo!
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Matt W.

Yelp
Great pizza & service. We enjoy visiting every time we go. It's a great place to eat between hockey games on tournament weekends anywhere there's a Buddy's Pizza.
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Joe W.

Yelp
Pizza was delicious. I had the personal meat deluxe which comes with 4 slices that are destined to fill you up for any one sit serving so don't hesitate. The Detroit style is meat and cheese layered first, then a dollop of red sauce on the top of the pizza. Being from the south (even trying chicago style AND New York style pizza) I'd never seen toppings then sauce but let me tell you, for those of us who aren't there for the sauce and don't need it drowning in marinara.. I was in HEAVEN. I ordered a Greek salad to go but I'll have to update my review later for that. Now.. bar service.. I sat at the bar.. bc originally I was getting my food to go after a long drive (trucking profession).. I ended up eating two slices of my pizza while finishing up my drinks so that's how this early review came about lmao. Logan was my bar tender & she's great. People are nice in here. I ordered the local beer which was a light IPA. They have 2. I'm not sure exactly what the name was but as far as local, there's only one IPA. Get that. The other local is an American wheat ale and she said that it's great for summer. But for this cold weather, the ipa hit the spot. I ordered it with a makers mark neat & left feeling great. If you're ever in Grand Rapids, it's worth the visit for quick drinks and food!
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Marianne G.

Yelp
Their pizza is super killer. I cannot get enough of it. The thick, greasy crust, the sauce on top.... Mmm! We ordered breadsticks, and two small pizzas to share. The food was great, as always. The service was not good. I'm not sure if they were short staffed, busier than normal, etc., because it doesn't really matter - the service still sucked. I wish they had a MUCH bigger craft draft menu, being that they are in Grand Rapids!
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Savanna S.

Yelp
OH. MY. GOSH. Gluten free gal here. I hate that I have an allergy that restricts the way I eat, the places I can order from, and the meals that I can enjoy. Usually the gf option is a sad little afterthought - a depressing salad, or a pizza crust that tastes like cardboard, a scoop of plain ice cream. BUT. THERE IS HOPE! Gluten free babes listen up - Buddy's is your spot! I don't know how they do it, but I was SO PLEASED to see that my gluten free Detroit style pizza looked exactly like everyone else's! The crust was thick and crispy, truly unlike any gluten free crust I've ever had! It was seriously so exciting to eat something that wouldnt hurt me, but not have to sacrifice taste along the way! After dinner I enjoyed a Vernor's Float (I'm not from the area so that was a fun experience!). Buddy's truly has me wishing I lived in Grand Rapids! Thanks for a great time.
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Doug S.

Yelp
Wow, I'm a fan of Detroit style pizza. The crispy edge and light dough is a great new way to have pizza. You can even choose different flour for your dough. They also let you mix and match. The place was much bigger than I expected and can surely handle groups, so bring the gang. I ate at the bar, solo. Service was great and helpful with menu questions. 2 big TVs in the bar area with some tall two tops in the area as well. Full bar with featured beers and decent wines. I would definitely recommend and will be back when my travels bring me to GrandRapids again.
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Mark B.

Yelp
Great pie. Go try a slice today to get the Detroit experience in Grand Rapids or at any of the other Buddy's locations.

Jim T.

Yelp
Great food. Great service. Love the Detroit style pie. Salad was fresh and tasty. Will be back!
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Danielle G.

Yelp
We love Buddy's Pizza - last time we went for my five year olds birthday and our waitress was attentive and helpful, the food was excellent as always, and my Vernor's float was delightful! You cannot go wrong here, everything on the menu is good - plus it is very kid friendly.

Gabrielle D.

Yelp
So disappointing. Came in at 7:45, sat down, had our order taken, servers were great, then management came over laughing saying "we're out of pizza." How does that even happen? Will not be going back. Absolutely ridiculous.
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Morgan M.

Yelp
The food speaks for itself - BUDDY'S IS JUST GOOD FOOD! The atmosphere of this location is pretty tame/calm compared to some of the other locations. But I'm not complaining since we have a Buddy's in West Michigan now!
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Andrew C.

Yelp
Everyone from hostess to server was very friendly. There was pretty good, my wife and I both ordered the burgers since she currently can't have diary so pizza is out- which is what they are best known for. Solid choice for good food especially since a lot of places nearby had really long waits.
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Kyle V.

Yelp
First time trying Buddy's tonight and we were pretty impressed with the pizza. I placed a carry out order and was given 30-35 minutes to pick it up. I showed up a little early at about 25 minutes after calling and it was sitting there ready for me. The place was beyond packed and there were cars parking on the curbs and lines for spots as people were backing out. It was nice that they had a separate entrance for carry out. I really appreciated the girl showing me each pizza to ensure it was correct. The salad was stapled shut in a bag, so I trusted it was correct, but it wasn't. The receipt said ranch dressing but it came with something else. I also asked to use a coupon from the website and the girl on the phone ensured me that it was applied, but it wasn't and I didn't notice until I got home and looked at the receipt. The pizza was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The buddy bread was good for a basic breadstick but we didn't taste any garlic like the description explained. Overall, quality food but clearly some service hiccups. Hard to blame them when they were that busy at a rush hour time on the weekend. Nothing major enough to ruin our meal, just minor inconveniences. We will definitely be back.
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Valeria V.

Yelp
I love the salads and the quality has remained the same. The pasta and meatballs are good. The pizza is good but the quality has gone down in the last year. Service is generally very good
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Kevin S.

Yelp
Absolutely well done Detroit-style pizza. Service a bit slow but understandable because they were busy. We really enjoyed the salads ( my favorite: anti-pasta). If you want to get pizza, check this place out. Worth the stop.

Robert V.

Yelp
Really good Detroit style pizza. Staff were great and restaurant was well maintained. Loved the bar.
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Jessica G.

Yelp
Great wings, great ranch, the pizza was decent. Our service started off great and the food was brought out in a timely fashion. Our server was quick to take our order but we didn't see her much during our visit. She did offer refills after we'd be waiting awhile but they came as we asked for boxes and our bill. Can't wait to go back and get more of those wings! Next time we will order more!
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Genesis D.

Yelp
I'm a pizza lover of all sizes, shapes, and forms. But Detroit-style takes the cake for me. Yet, I'm not a Detroit lover ... so when I happen to be in Michigan, I'd be willing to go to Detroit for a good Detroit-style pizza. But no need! With Buddy's in GR, I can have them whenever I want when I'm in Michigan! I've tried calling in an order, curbside pickup through the app, as well as dining in and al experiences have been great. In particular, I dined in-person recently with my toddler twins and it was a hot mess express with them. But our server was great and did not make the situation any more uncomfortable. We often get something along the lines of "oh you've got your hands full" or "you're so busy with these two" but our server kept it straight to the point with getting our food, our drinks, our bill and refills. As for the food - ace!
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Alan W.

Yelp
Awesome experience. I am a long time guest of Buddy's all over SE Michigan. The bartender Liz was amazing. Very personable. Made me feel welcome on a slow Mother's Day. I will come back. Food was great. Best Caesar salad on the market. The Greektown pizza with ground beef looks too good to be true.
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Devin H.

Yelp
Great Detroit style pizza! Got the Detroiter and BbQ chicken. The detroiter was awesome. My son said it was the best pizza I've ever had. The server wasn't the best, but the crispy edges made up for it. Anytime I'm in Michigan and there's a Buddy's in the area, I'll make sure to visit and get me some of that Detroit style zaaaa!