Down North Pizza
Restaurant · Strawberry Mansion
2804 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Highlights
Detroit-style pizza & wings, supports formerly incarcerated individuals
Detroit-style pizza & wings, supports formerly incarcerated individuals
"Down North Pizza makes the best Detroit-style pizza in Philly. The crust somehow stays light and cushiony despite working as a crispy base firm enough to hold the chunks of beef sausage, pepperoni, and the many other toppings that come on their 12 specialty pies. 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, topped with beef bacon, caramelized pineapples, and jalapeños over a layer of thick melted mozzarella." - candis mclean
"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
"Recommended for Detroit-style pizza, called out as an excellent choice for those seeking that specific, pan-style, square, cheesy crust experience in the city." - Ernest Owens
