Down North Pizza
Restaurant · Strawberry Mansion
2804 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Highlights
Detroit-style pizza, wings, fries, and milkshakes.
Detroit-style pizza, wings, fries, and milkshakes.
"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
"A North Philadelphia pizzeria founded in 2021 with a mission to exclusively employ formerly incarcerated individuals and provide culinary career opportunities in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. Founded by Muhammad Abdul-Hadi and with Michael Carter as executive chef, the operation pairs fair wages and on-the-job training with supportive services such as help finding housing, aiming to reduce recidivism by uplifting the individual rather than their past mistakes." - Shani Hillian
"This Strawberry Mansion pizza spot began as a weekend pop-up with an admirable mission: Down North employs formerly incarcerated individuals at a fair wage, offering culinary training and educational resources. With executive chef Michael Carter at the helm, the shop’s crispy Detroit-style pizza and wings are nothing short of a hit. Order pickup online or get there at noon if you want a taste." - Annemarie Dooling
"By now, one has likely heard word of the Detroit-style square pies, spicy chicken wings, and flavored lemonades at Down North Pizza in Strawberry Mansion. The admirable mission of the place — to hire formerly incarcerated workers at fair wages — goes hand in hand with crispy, cheesy pizzas. Whether you end up there to support the mission or to get a taste of the signature “Norf Sauce,” expect to leave satisfied. Note it’s open Thursday through Sunday until sold out." - Emma Orlow
"Down North has not been around for that long and it’s already a Philly institution, with amazingly crispy and cheesy Detroit-style pizzas and delicious wings, all in shareable sizes. Stop by to pick up an Uptown Vibes pie with kale, mushrooms, red peppers, red onions, with Down North’s signature Norf sauce. Split it among friends or save some for dinner later. Opens at noon." - Ernest Owens
