DropTop Pizza

DropTop Pizza in downtown Saline is one of the best restaurants in town! The pizza is extraordinary. It’s the only gluten free pizza I’ve ever had that doesn’t taste like cardboard or land like a rock in my stomach. So good! The smash burgers are the best I’ve ever had. Crispy burger, creamy cheese and mayo, delicious bun, great options for variations. I love the green olive smash burger. The service is excellent. Super friendly. Great atmosphere. I recently discovered this delicious nonalcoholic drink from Short’s Brewery. It has hops and a unique flavor. Happy to have a hop alternative to beer.

While working in the area I was looking for a place that had great Detroit style pizza, and DropTop came up so my co-worker and I decided to give it a try, and we were not disappointed. Between the two of us we tried the wings (buffalo), dipsticks (cheesy breadsticks), Joey's Favorite pizza and and Oklahoma fried onion burger (the last 2 are pictured). Everything was phenomenal and I can't recommend this place enough. If I ever find myself back in the area I would definitely stop back in.

We love this place! Their smash burgers and pizza are both so tasty. My husband is gluten free and that is one of our favorite things about Droptop- they offer homemade gf buns for their burgers, and make an incredible gf pizza. We highly recommend both. The service is always Fast and friendly. You won't leave disappointed. When looking for quality, Comfort food in a family friendly environment, give DropTop a chance. You will likely become a "regular"!

(Late Jan 2026). My wife and I popped in to try this place for the first time. The pizza was very good - excellent Detroit style. The bar gives this place a leg-up in my opinion. My wife got the chocolate chip cookie dough shake (Outstanding!). We built our own pizza. The menu is very diverse…something for everyone really. It was a bit cold in the decor…but overall it was a very good experience.

We got there at 5pm and were seated immediately, but the place was packed. Shoutout to Melissa our server--she was delightful by which I mean helpful, joyful and kind. She was excited about the food which made us excited. We had the community pizza of the month and split the Oklahoma burger. Both were REALLY DELICIOUS. My co-worker had a milk shake and I had a "nojito." Again, both really delicious. We have committed to coming back every other week so that we can make our way through the menu. Seriously, super good.

It was actually delicious! Just too far for me to drive for pizza, but I did enjoy it. We got the Margherita, a build your own and 1 more, but I can't remember the name. We also got salad, which was small for the price and fries, which were good. I'd recommend them for sure!

DropTop is a great addition to Saline. Great, consistent food and service. My mom calls it her favorite burger place. We usually get the Pizza Fritta, California Classic Burger (split in half) and a custom pizza. It's nice they will cut the burger in half for you so you have room for a slice of pizza, too! Milkshakes are also the bomb.com. We keep bringing more and more friends to try out this spot with us.

We wanted to grab some dinner after a game day in Ann Arbor, but we knew the downtown restaurants would be crowded, so we took a little drive to explore Saline and ended up here. The reviews looked fantastic, so we were excited to give it a try. Our server, Trinity, was outstanding. She was friendly and efficient and seemed to be handling the whole place by herself! We started with the Caesar salad, which was excellent, It was difficult to choose from the great variety of pizza options, but we ended up with the Skylark. It had a really unique flavor and was the perfect size for sharing. A great spot in a fun little downtown!

They make a damn good pizza. I hate to say it, but Droptop has made us question our loyalty to Buddy's for best Detroit pizza in the area. Things I prefer about Droptop pizza: - The crust is a bit thinner and crispier (i.e., less bready) than Detroit pizza usually is, which I find delicious. - Great sauce - not sweet or anything; very fresh tasting - Excellent topping choices. We love the ability to build our own pizza with so many topping choices. Shredded pepperoni is a revolutionary, game-changing topping They also have a really good house salad and dressing. And the milkshakes are frankly so tasty they should be illegal. The service is also always so friendly and the right amount of attentive. It's a great place to hang out, watch sports, and have some exceptional food.

We wanted to grab some dinner after a game day in Ann Arbor, but we knew the downtown restaurants would be crowded, so we took a little drive to explore Saline and ended up here. The reviews looked fantastic, so we were excited to give it a try. Our server, Trinity, was outstanding. She was friendly and efficient and seemed to be handling the whole place by herself! We started with the Caesar salad, which was excellent, It was difficult to choose from the great variety of pizza options, but we ended up with the Skylark. It had a really unique flavor and was the perfect size for sharing. A great spot in a fun little downtown!

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!

Some the best pizza! Reminds me a lot of Como's pizza in Ferndale. I was full but keep munching because the flavor was phenomenal. The service was okay but needed to be a little bit more friendlier. I came in right at the end of the lunch run and stayed a good long while just enjoying my meal. It got packed quick. You can tell it's a very beloved place. If I'm ever back out that way, I'll be coming again. The ambience felt like Buffalo wild wings without all the ginormous TVs.

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!

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!

Food was excellent. Customer service was good. Don't like that they don't carry coke, Dr Pepper products. Value was good

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 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.

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!

I hesitate to give a five star - and keep returning to Drop Top to see if they would warrant a four star..... but each time, they nail it! Each pizza we've had knocks your socks off- made with quality ingredients, cooked perfectly... with that great Detroit style crunch! The sandwiches are amazing... try the Detroit Olive Burger - TASTY. You can't visit without ordering the Pizza Fritta - wowsers. Drop Top is a hidden lunch location - a great hot and quickly served lunch. Beer selection and rotating tap rival anyplace in Ann Arbor. Cocktails are amazing. Take out is always solid. My only criticism would be that they don't have a frequent dining program. A great night out with the family! Service is fast and prices very reasonable.

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!

What an incredible dining experience! A group of 7 of us went for lunch. Our waiter was incredibly sweet and knowledgeablea bout the menu and allergens. Some of us had burgers and some had pizza. ALL of us loved what we ordered. I have celiac and their gluten free crust was crispy and delicious and Drop Top has a dedicated oven for gluten free. At the end of the meal, some of us ordered shakes. All I have to day is, OMG!

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.

The food is great! The young man with the black glasses at the to go desk was very sweet and welcoming. The ambiance was super cool and I'd totally go there again! The wait for the to go order was not long at all. I walked in and picked up my order immediately.

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!

This is a nice clean restaurant with a very attentive staff. We were immediately greated upon entering the restaurant. The chicken sandwich was moist and the bun was fresh. The accompanying salad was a nice mix of greens. The queen margherita pizza is my favorite pizza ever! First of all this is Detroit style pizza. The edges have that nice crunch. However, they put the sauce on the pizza versus on the top. This step is a game changer. I have never had a margherita pizza topped with pesto. It was amazing! I'll be returning!

Perhaps the best pizza I have had. Ever. Wife loves the burger, and especially the greens. This is our go-to spot when passing thru town.

It was my first day time trying Detroit style pizza and I was not expecting soft pillowy dough that resembled a focaccia bread for the dough. On to top it off they had vegan cheese. The sauce was nice and not overpowering so the dough and toppings were the real stars. Our waitress was friendly but then again this is the Midwest so people are nicer than my hometown..haha The place is laid back so it's good for meeting up. I wish I had something similar in NYC

Order pizza at the bar had to ask plates and twice for silverware, but the pizza was good.

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.

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.

We went on 8/23 around 4:30 pm. We had a great waitress and the atmosphere is laid back with TV's playing on the walls!! They have a great beer selection and food menu with all pizza being Detroit style. Service was fast and all employees were very polite and friendly!! We would definitely recommend this place!!

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

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.

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.

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.

This pizza is incredible!! We had two regular pizzas and ordered one gluten free pizza for my son who has Celiac disease. The toppings on the pizza are the highest quality and are loaded on the pizza. We got the Skylark (BBQ Chicken), Jalapeño Popper, and Joey's favorite (Pepperoni and Mushroom). They are all so mouthwatering good! We also got the GF dipsticks as an appetizer. So good! Hands down we have never tasted a better gluten free pizza and my husband raved that the regular Skylark pizza was the best thing he has ever tasted. We loved the place so much that we are going back tomorrow to try their burgers, but I'm sure we will get another pizza too!

Went there last night for the vegan gluten free pizza. Hands down, the best I have ever had! Cheese actually tastes like cheese, and bread was crispy unlike others I've had. Highly recommend giving it a try! We will be back :)

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

Exactly what Saline needed. Pizza, smash burgers and shakes. Here's a little tip, it all travels well. Get it to go!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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!!

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.

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.

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

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

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!