DropTop Pizza

Hands down my favorite Detroit-style pizza, EVER! This review is for my second time here, but I visited once a few years ago and it was so memorable that I had to come back and it completely reaffirmed that this is my favorite pizza, a real treat given I live almost 4 hours away in Cleveland where the pizza makes my New Yorker-self shed tears. Ordered online and picked up at the pizza-counter portion of DropTop. Was very easy! The pies are on the smaller side- but the quality ingredients, sauce to topping ratio, and fluffy buttery crust- is amazing. If you’re looking for something special, you may as well skip the other pizza places around Ann Arbor and just head here.

We tried this for the first time yesterday, and liked it so much that we came back today! We had the Super Sport pizza, which was delicious! Caramelized cheese all around, fresh ricotta and tasty sausage. Today we went for the smash burgers, so good! Excellent char on the burgers, with plentiful toppings (we had the olive burger, and mushroom swiss, which was a weekly special). Also very much enjoyed the stuffed pepper appetizer. The milkshakes are to die for!! Boozy PB&J with Skrewball peanut butter whiskey…SO yummy! Also loved the strawberry cheesecake shake, and the Oreo mint for St. Paddy’s. Such great customer service as well (shout out to Melissa!), I know this will become one of our regular stops!

Went for the first time recently and it was amazing! It wasn’t too loud, service was excellent, food was so so good. I wish they had a smaller pizza so I could’ve gotten a plain small for the kids instead of doing a half/half build your own. There is a kids menu with a few other items. My one son had the kid burger and it was great.

Our first time at DropTop and the food was delicious! This is legit, super fresh and creative Detroit Style Pizza. Burgers and fries were also a hit!

The deep fried bread sticks are the best sticks I ever had and it's not even close. Just a great starter! The pizza is very good as well. The roasted mushrooms are the best I ever had on a pizza. The pizza is a little smaller then a Jets slice for example. I really like the smaller slice it makes it much enjoyable. Our server was so nice and she really put her best foot forward to make sure we were all well taken care of. I wish I would have remembered her name she was training a younger gentleman this evening. She is a great ambassador for your restaurant, I highly recommend this place it's a must try.

If you’re looking for a pizza spot that surprises your palate in the best way, Drop Top is it. I had the mushroom pizza and was blown away from the very first bite. The flavor was rich, earthy, and deeply satisfying but what really stood out was the subtle brightness of fresh lemon zest. It cut through the richness in the most refreshing way, elevating the entire experience. You can taste the quality of the ingredients and the care that goes into every slice. Drop Top doesn’t just make pizza, they craft unforgettable flavor combinations.

We ordered a little bit of everything to share family style and it was SO good. We liked the pizzas, the burgers, and the milkshakes are a MUST. The smash burger was the best I’ve ever had with a super crispy lace on the edges. The sauces were very rich and everything had so much flavor. Definitely give this a try.

It is so nice to have a new restaurant in town. For the most part the prices are right on par. The food is good. They are really busy, which is awesome! However, the poor bartender (who was our waitress) was busting her butt! She really could have used another set of hands behind the bar with her. Drop Top is worth checking out if you're a local in Saline.

DropTop is the eat-in pizzeria, burger, and shake joint that you never knew that was missing from your life in downtown Saline. Rattling off that menu list, sounds like this place should be featured on DDD - wings, smash burgers, creative pizzas, and shakes! The restaurant itself is a cool graffiti/car vibe that is on the louder side, but not so bad that I won't take my parents. The food is awesome and I recently fell in love with the Super Sport pizza! My child loves the shakes. :) We have both eaten in and gotten take out. Service has been consistently good. I am loving DropTop more and more with each visit. It is definitely a family favorite!

Great Detroit-style pizza - definitely one of the best I've tried! The staff was super friendly. When we walked in the front, they kindly guided us around to a separate side entrance for takeout, which was a nice touch. They offer some really interesting topping combinations. We tried JOEY'S FAVORITE, and both my husband and I agreed it was our favorite. The MUSHROOMS ARE FUN.GI was also tasty, though the leftovers didn't reheat quite as well as Joey's. We'll definitely be ordering again!

5.00 absolutely unblemished Yelp stars. DropTop pizza isn't famous yet at the University of Michigan, but that will undoubtedly change. In fact, in my opinion, DropTop will likely become the most famous Detroit-style pizza in the State outside of Detroit (and hell, probably even in Detroit). Why? Because if these pizzas existence weren't even assisted by the hands of God, I wouldn't believe you. I don't know how many pizzas I've eaten (in fact, it's probably shocking I'm still alive given how many I've consumed), but this is easily the best Detroit style pizza I've tried. Feel free to take that with all sorts of salt grains given that I don't live in Michigan, I've only been to Detroit a handful of times, I haven't even written a Yelp review of a single Detroit pizza from Detroit, etc. None of it will matter, and you'll find yourself so annoyed that you agree with me because no person who went to the great University of Alabama should be telling anyone in Ann Arbor where to get their pizza... yet here we are and I'll never shut up about how awesome DropTop pizza is. All of the pizzas disappeared in rather short order, but if I had to tell you just one to order it would be the Super Sport with its flavorful calabrian peppers, fresh ricotta, Italian sausage, and a marinara sauce that many would bathe in and still eat. If not the Super Short and if you are on those veggie types, I'll definitely say I was super impressed with the margherita. I really loved the Preponderance of Pepperoni and the Jalapeno Popper as well. The next time I'm here I'm just going to order every other pizza because as I noted it's really that good. If you attend Michigan, be happy that you get to eat this pizza and drink beer from HOMES Brewery. And if you are visiting, make sure to eat this pizza so no matter what happens on the football field, you'll still be assured to have a great time

Wasn't going to leave a review until I saw somebody leave a 1 star review on here saying the food was overpriced and not tasteful. That guy is insane, and I'd hate to see what he considers good tasting food. Anyways, best food in town by far. Pizza is amazing, smash burgers are amazing. You can't beat it.

We heard about this place on YouTube and decided to drop in. We ordered the pepperoni special pizza and it was amazing. Sam did a great job and the owners stopped by to say hello. The place was packed but since it was just the two of us, we were seated right away. The pizza came out very fast too. We will be back soon. The bar looks very nice and the tables were pretty nice too.

DropTop Pizza did not disappoint. Chef and owner, Joe Maino, opened DropTop in Saline alongside Jason Branham in the fall of 2024. Joe Maino worked under the late Shawn Randazzo at Detroit Style Pizza Company. In 2012, Shawn Randazzo was named "World Champion Pizza Maker" at the International Pizza Expo, so it's safe to say Joe Maino had a good mentor. Be warned, there will probably be a wait to dine in at DropTop during peak hours. The seating arrangement is a bit tight. I sat at the bar, and actually preferred that. The service was efficient and polite. To start, my wife ordered a margarita, and it was about what you'd expect. As for our appetizer, we ordered the pizza frita. This is a basket of fried Detroit-style pizza dough. FYI, there's a dessert version of this on the menu, too. I typically prefer ranch as my dipping sauce, but the marinara here was delicious. I enjoyed the pizza frita, but think I would've preferred the dipsticks (cheese bread). I was tempted by the fried artichokes and pesto wings, as well. For our entrees, my wife got the Oklahoma fried onion burger and I got the queen margherita pizza. The onion burger is a smash burger, and it was legit. The buns are made in house, and the patties were smashed perfectly. As for the pizza, it was one of the better Detroit-styles I've had locally. Like the burger buns, the Detroit-style pizza dough is processed in house. The pesto was a nice touch, and I added ricotta to it because, why not? Lastly, Blank Slate Creamery is located in Ann Arbor, but DropTop is the exclusive distributor of its ice cream in the city of Saline. Single scoops and pints are on the menu, but I opted for a shake. All of the shakes have a "recommended booze pairing." I got the Mackinac Island fudge shake, without booze. Shakes don't typically impress me, but this one was memorable. My wife and I really enjoyed our experience at DropTop, and will definitely be back!

Stopped by on their first week of opening and it was POPPIN'! We love to see downtown Saline busy like this. The co-owners behind DropTop have cut their teeth a local spots like Maiz, Zingerman's Bakehouse/Roadhouse, Dixboro Project. They make whatever they can from scratch from their buns for their smashburgers to their pizza chili oil to all the salad dressings -- I feel that it makes a big difference! They also really pay attention to the details - the beer was served in a chilled glass and the salad plate was also chilled. Small but mighty details!!! We had the: *House Salad (tomato, cucumber, fried chickpea, carrot, red onion, mixed greens, dressing) - really simple but done well. The fried & seasoned chickpeas were a really nice touch! I also enjoyed the house vinaigrette. If you're REALLY hungry, you should probably get our own portion. My husband and I shared one so it was more like side salad portions. It was sooo hard to choose pizzas because they all sounded delish. They apparently put the sauce on AFTER they bake it which helps the texture and I could tell! It had allllll the Detroit Style crispy edges as expected! *FRIES ON A PIZZA? (waffle fries, broccolini, roasted garlic, cheddar, ricotta, scallions, bbq) - The ingredients were soo fresh on this. The broccolini was a perfect texture. The ricotta dollops on top added some addt'l flavor and temperature contrast. Really enjoyed this with the house made chili oil because the BBQ sauce was a little on the sweeter side. I started with this and we thought it balanced well with super savory & delicious Joey's favorite. *JOEY'S FAVORITE (cup & char pepperoni, roasted mushrooms, roasted garlic, parmesan, marinara) - just sooo classic. also, the fact that they use cup & char pepperoni...the elite of pepperonis...should be 'nuff said!! This one is going to be our go-to and then we'll wildcard our second pizza so we can try allll the flavors!! Some other tips: *Check online for their hours. They currently have limited hours and aren't open for HH yet. *Right now - come early! Apparently they've been selling out each night a couple hours before closing. *You can order online for pick up!

We tried this for the first time yesterday, and liked it so much that we came back today! We had the Super Sport pizza, which was delicious! Caramelized cheese all around, fresh ricotta and tasty sausage. Today we went for the smash burgers, so good! Excellent char on the burgers, with plentiful toppings (we had the olive burger, and mushroom swiss, which was a weekly special). Also very much enjoyed the stuffed pepper appetizer. The milkshakes are to die for!! Boozy PB&J with Skrewball peanut butter whiskey...SO yummy! Also loved the strawberry cheesecake shake, and the Oreo mint for St. Paddy's. Such great customer service as well (shout out to Melissa!), I know this will become one of our regular stops!

This place just opened a few weeks ago I believe. We ordered pick up, and we were happy to see that DropTop was all that it was hyped up to be! They have quite a few unique pizzas, all detroit style. I ended up trying the fries on a pizza, it was the ricotta for me.... SO good. Also the cherry bourbon salted pretzel milkshake was . To go service was super quick, in and out within a minute. Only complaint is that the parking lot out back was super busy and full, hard to find a spot.

I might have to add DropTop to my regular rotation. Crispy edges, light and fluffy, vegan cheese, and really good service! The space is on the smaller side so get there early!

This small town local pizza place is a new favorite. This is the best restaurant that's been in this location since Kelly's left. Our server Benjamin was friendly and eager to help with our questions. My friend and I have some annoying health challenges that didn't even phase him. The frittas, pizzas, fries, marinara sauce, ranch sauce were all delicious. My friend has celiacs and has decided that this is a favorite pizza place telling you that's how good their gluten free pizza is. Their dough is a bit lighter than traditional Detroit style pizzas. Their decor is colorful and fun with bright murals. The floor is checker. It has a slight 50's vibe with a pizza house twist making it enjoyable for a Saturday night dinner. Be prepared for a well worth it wait.

Dropped in tonight to check things out. Ordered the sticks and the veggie pizza. They were both amazing. Ate way more than I should have and still left with leftovers!

Not just another pizza place, Drop Top offers a Detroit Style pizza with premium toppings that keeps making my family come back. Had pizza last night? The smash burgers and shakes are a hit for everyone too!

Good local place. The smash burgers are good, who doesn't like waffle fries? And amazing shakes!!

WOW! I've been wanting to try DropTop since they opened, but every time we go by, they're jammed. Now I know why! The food is amazing, we had the waffle fry appetizer, as well as their garlic Parmesan wings. Both were fantastic! I had a glass of Pinot noir, and it was really fresh, two at our table had their special sangrias, and another had a cocktail/spritz. For mains, of course we had to try their Detroit-style pizza, we had the "Joey's Favorite" with the cup & char pepperoni (yum), and the "Skylark". Both pizza's were fantastic, and perfect for sharing! Sabrina was our waitress, and she was one of the best waitresses that we've had in a long time, so thorough, approachable, and just great at her job. The service really added to the experience! We really loved the decor, paintings, photos, and bright colors, tying the whole theme together. If you're in Saline, within 30 minutes, or just driving through, you definitely need to stop by DropTop to get some great food! I was also thrilled to learn about their pickup spot. We will absolutely be back!

Good! Fancy upscale pizza in a casual environment with friendly service. I tried Joey's with pepperoni roasted mushrooms and roasted garlic and cheese and marinara sauce topped with Parmesan. Salty and good and kind of an umami-gasm. Enjoyed a chocolate shake as well. Food 4-5/5, limited review bc only 1 total visit so far.

First time in Michigan and wanted to try Detroit style pizza. Found Droptop on Yelp and based on the reviews it was the chosen place to visit. Walked in at 5pm and the place was packed which was a good sign. We had the Uncle Alfie and Queen Margherita (added char and cup pepperoni to half). Pizza was very good, nice crispy crust and nicely topped. If ever in the area again I will definitely revisit.

Went for the first time without checking Yelp so no preconceptions. Didn't realize they did Detroit style until the pizzas came out. I am pretty selective most of the time when I go out to eat, so this was atypical for me. We had the Queen Margherita and the Skylark. Quite frankly this is some of the best pizza I have ever eaten and I have had pizza from one of the top places in Brooklyn, NY. Beer list is solid as was the service. They also have gluten free dough and dairy free cheese to satisfy those with other dietary needs/choices. Didn't try those so I can't review those options but will likely do that soon. I will definitely be making this a go to place for Detroit style pizza.

This is real-deal Detroit-style pizza. The smash burger was awesome as well. Buffalo wings were very good, but only one heat level (I'd call it medium). Other sauces were available. Service was very good, even though it was a bit busy inside when we arrived. Centrally located in Saline with decent parking adjacent to the building. Definitely plan to come back to try other menu items.

We had the margarita pizza and dough bites... both were delicious and very fresh. Our server was very friendly and attentive - he came around the perfect number of times. The ranch and the marinara sauce both tasted homemade. The wine list could use a little attention - specifically would like to see a NZ Sauv Blanc. Parking in back is limited, and spaces are pretty small... but that's downtown Saline for you. :) We were able to get a seat right away on a Thursday night at 7p, but it was pretty busy. The decor is clean and modern, but temperature-wise was quite cold. Overall enjoyable experience and would return.

The pizza is out of this world delicious!!! The best Detroit style pizza on the planet,,hands down. Ordered- 1) margarita style pizza 2) cup pepperoni pizza Every bite has the most delicious perfect crunch. The crust was cooked perfectly! It's like eating a a fine crusty French pastry with the moist delicious center. The flavor was outstanding. And I love the size the pizza comes in. I am so excited to have the best pizza place right here in Saline, Michigan . Giving them 10 stars

Delicious food and good service. I love that they use the toast app for ordering because it texts when the order is ready.

Was really excited to try this place out, but after trying the pizza there's no way it's worth it you get 6 pieces for $20 and the pizza does not have good flavor at all, they could also improve on their service. Big time.

Drop top is a great addition to Saline. The pizza was delicious, the apps tasty and the drinks creative and tasty.

Food was really good! We had a couple pizzas and some cheese bread. Super tasty and crunchy, a little in the small side for the price. We did a pick up order, I'd like to go in and experience tue restaurant itself. Enjoy!

I've lived in southeastern MI for most of my life and this is my new favorite Detroit pizza place. It took the place of my last favorite which was Crispelli's.

The Detroit style pizza is right up there with our now 2nd favorite (Buddys)! Even cold leftovers are great! Fresh salad, good wine & even a pretty good Old Fashion made @ the bar (minus large ice cube- still good)! Service was pleasant & friendly too. We suggested to have @ least 1 video screen (the back large one) as Music videos?! Hopefully it will be able to enlarge the seating capacity. We will be back soon! Thanks

The olive smash burger will change your life! It's the best burger I've ever had. The gluten free bun was good. Options for gluten free pizza as well, also delicious. Saline has needed more fresh options and this is a terrific restaurant.

Service was great and they made it to accommodate our baby stroller. Dip sticks were really good and both the pizzas we got were fantastic. As good as any of the style we've ever had. Highly rec. space was great too.

Quintessential Detroit Style! Perfect crispy, dense but fluffy dough, and you can taste the fresh made sauce. And they do a tahini pesto that makes any dipping bread taste amazing. I'll need to get some of that on a pizza next time. You can feel the owners love what they do and it's great for families to come out and get great food and drinks at a good price. The art is distinctive and eye-catching as well. I'll be hitting them up when I'm in the area for sure!

Going to pile on to the great reviews already posted! This is the best Detroit Pizza I've ever had!! Great food , great drinks, friendly staff, you can't go wrong here!!

The atmosphere, food and service was absolutely fantastic! We tried three different pizzas and breadsticks which were all amazing! Both Joe and Jason came out to talk to us and see how things were going, both very sweet! Such a welcoming environment! Definitely will be coming again and would 100% recommend!

Pizza is good doesn't come out very hot but it's good. They need to get their times down when the pizza is ready. They tell you 25 minutes and then we go to pick it up and you wait another 20 minutes.

Full disclosure: I'm from NJ. I normally like my pizza sloppy, folded in half, and triangle shaped. But, this Detroit style is FANTASTIC. I ordered the Mushrooms are Fun.gi pizza. The ingredients are fresh, and as a mushroom lover, this was extra delightful. Topped with fresh greens, caramelized onions, and the parmesan cream and a crispy-edged crust, this pizza was the perfect way to kick off my weekend. The order time was fast. As a Saline resident, I can't wait to walk here in the summer and enjoy a shake or sangria with my pizza outside!

Amazing pizza, good selection of beers and very nice staff and Owners. Appreciated everything! We'll be back!

First time trying DropTop after hearing amazing things! The California Smash Burger was tasty and flavorful, however, there was a hair with fuzz in my fries which ruined the experience.

The food is amazing as is the shakes and ice cream! I could eat the dipsticks all day. Can't wait to go back!

So delicious! You have to try the jalapeño popper pizza and the Oklahoma fried onion burger We sat at the bar and the service was great! 10/10

Great pizza, have been back multiple times!!! Food was fresh and taste was amazing. I have recommended it to multiple people.

Pizza was fantastic. Drinks top notch. Saline has a new gem. They are only limited by the space.

Had waited for Droptop to open it was worth it. Food, service and the vibe (ambiance) was all great. We got the Jalapeno Popper and the Ann Artichoke pizzas. The Pizza Fritta's were an appetizer and they were perfect as were the pizza's. Looking forward to a return visit.

Welcome, Droptop! We are so excited to add a new, local, casual restaurant to our neck of the woods, and we hope this one is here to stay! Let me cut to the chase: the food and service are great! Our visit was on a Tuesday night, a little before 6 pm, and I'd say the place was about half full, but quickly filled up. Atmosphere is very casual, but pleasant. There is one large dining room and a nice, open bar along side it. Our server was cheery, knowledgeable and eager to offer tips on the food & drink and also share stories about the restaurant and the owners. She knows the food and the kitchen, always a plus. We ordered a draft beer and a sour, both very good, and a Joey's Favorite pizza, which arrived piping hot and placed on a pedestal pizza holder. I would describe their pizza style as Detroit Artisan, if that were even a thing. The crust was perfect, toppings creative and well- thought out. (We found whole roasted garlic cloves in almost every bite.) The pizzas are small, only 6 pieces, and I won't lie: if very hungry, I could almost eat the whole thing myself... All in all, a very enjoyable night. Anxious to come back and try some appetizers, burgers and more pizza! Hope this little gem continues to shine in Saline!