The Big Cheese of Miami

"Known as the Official Pizza of the U, the Big Cheese of Miami has seen it all — from championship wins to Heisman trophies and countless late-night celebrations. The walls are a shrine to Hurricanes history, packed with University of Miami memorabilia, jerseys, photos, and headlines that make it clear: this place bleeds orange and green. The ambiance is no-frills, — think Formica tables, soda counter stools, buzzing TVs playing sports highlights, and a crowd that’s equal parts UM students, alumni, and locals biting into what many consider to be the cheesiest slices in all of Miami. It also offers a lineup of calzones, wings, hearty subs, and glossy garlic knots that generations of pizza lovers have been swearing by since 1984." - Ashley Brozic

"The Big Cheese delivers on its name. This is the cheesiest pizza in Miami. It’s the place to go for big plates of baked ziti, calzones, and garlic rolls you’ll taste for the next 20 years. The Glenvar Heights restaurant has been spinning dough since 1984. The place is filled with red booths and signed posters of Dolphins who retired before the internet was invented. Pizzas only come in two sizes: large and extra large. So come hungry or with friends. We like their great white, a white pizza with raw garlic sauce topped with ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella. Just, please be careful with those garlic rolls. If you touch your phone while eating one, it’ll smell like you dropped it in a tub of minced garlic. " - virginia otazo, mariana trabanino

"The Big Cheese delivers on its name. This is the cheesiest pizza in Miami. It’s the place to go for big plates of baked ziti, calzones, and garlic rolls you’ll taste for the next 20 years. The Glenvar Heights restaurant has been spinning dough since 1984. The place is filled with red booths and signed posters of Dolphins who retired before the internet was invented. Pizzas only come in two sizes: large and extra large. So come hungry or with friends. We like their great white, a white pizza with raw garlic sauce topped with ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella. Just, please be careful with those garlic rolls. If you touch your phone while eating one, it’ll smell like you dropped it in a tub of minced garlic." - Virginia Otazo

"This Miami establishment has been around for more than 30 years. It’s home to some of the best sports memorabilia in town and, as the name suggests, all things cheesy. The lasagna is one of the cheesiest items on the menu and a must-try, with layers of homemade meat sauce and extra cheese that is enough to cause a serious food coma or at the very least last for two meals." - Amber Love Bond

"This classic pizza spot right by the University of Miami, The Big Cheese has been serving up pizza by the slice and by the pie to hungry college kids and locals alike for more than 25 years, and it is still available daily for delivery and takeout." - Olee Fowler