Kansas City’s pizza scene doesn’t always get the spotlight — but it should. Between neighborhood slice shops and family-run favorites, KC’s pizza game is quietly thriving.
We rounded up some of our favorite local spots — each with its own story, flavor, and loyal following.
And if you want to try them & save, that’s where the KC Pizza Pass comes in. It’s free to join and packed with exclusive offers from all the places locals love most.
📍 Grandview, MO — 12925 S US Highway 71
📍 Westport, Kansas City, MO — 415 Westport Road
🌐 Website: providencepizza.com
Summit Pizza has a family vibe, local roots, and a menu that covers everything from classic pepperoni to their famous baked potato pizza. The dough’s made from scratch, the team’s friendly, and the pies come out hot.
📍 Lee’s Summit, MO — 1543 NE Douglas Street
📍 Independence, MO — 3010 State Route 291
🌐 Website: ordersummitpizza.com
Old Shawnee Pizza is a KC story three generations deep. Family-owned and run for over 50 years, they’ve built a loyal following on cracker-crust pies, loaded toppings, and local favorites like the Crab Rangoon pizza.
📍 Shawnee, KS — 6000 Rogers Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203
📍 Lenexa, KS — 19617 W 101st Street, Lenexa, KS 66220
🌐 Website: shawneepizza.com
Need a big, bold slice on the fly? Buffalo State delivers. Their menu focuses on standout NY-style slices, creative toppings, and an easygoing vibe. If your aim is single-slice satisfaction, this is where you swing by.
📍 Kansas City (Crossroads) — 1815 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108
📍 Downtown Overland Park, KS — 7901 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204
🌐 Website: buffalostatepizza.com
Pizza Shoppe’s been around forever, and there’s a reason people keep coming back. It’s that old-school KC vibe — thin, crunchy crust, sauce made in-house, and that pink stuff dressing everyone swears by.
📍 Shawnee, KS — 22014 W 66th St, Shawnee, KS 66226
🌐 Website: pizzashoppe.com
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