This family-owned St. Clair Shores pizzeria has perfected its recipe since new ownership took over in 2016, creating handcrafted pizzas that locals now call the best pizza in the Shores.
Johnny Z’s Pizzeria offers both traditional favorites and creative specialty pies like the famous Dill Pickle Pizza, topped with creamy garlic sauce and fresh dill. 🥒
How Johnny Z’s won St. Clair Shores’ hearts
Owner John Z. transformed the pizzeria after taking over in August 2016, spending the following year perfecting the recipe until customers unanimously declared it the best in St. Clair Shores.
What truly captured the community’s attention was the introduction of innovative specialty pizzas that push boundaries while respecting tradition, from BLT pizzas topped with lettuce and mayo to the unexpected Dill Pickle creation.
The inclusive approach to dietary needs sets Johnny Z’s apart in a region where vegan pizza options remain scarce—offering both vegan meats and cheese with delivery service to boot.
Customers consistently praise the perfect sauce-to-cheese ratio and the slightly spicy sauce that “invites you to take another bite but doesn’t melt your face off.” 🌶️
The deep-dish option provides Detroit-style pizza lovers with satisfying thick crust at prices that make large pizzas an affordable family dinner solution. 💰
The pizzeria’s location on Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores creates convenient access for locals who’ve made Johnny Z’s their go-to spot for quality pizza that hits the spot every time.
Food Highlights
- Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza: This unique mashup combines Thousand Island dressing, bacon, ground beef, onions, mozzarella, and cheddar, then tops it with lettuce, tomato, and pickles for the ultimate burger-meets-pizza experience.
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Dill Pickle Pizza: The signature creation featuring sliced dill pickles topped with creamy garlic sauce and fresh dill has become the restaurant’s most talked-about specialty pie. 🥒
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BBQ Chicken Pizza: A customer favorite featuring grilled chicken, bacon, red onions, and BBQ sauce creates sweet and smoky flavors that balance perfectly on crispy crust. 🍗
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Chicken Bacon Ranch: This spicy specialty combines grilled chicken, bacon, mozzarella, and a side of ranch for those craving heat with creamy cooling relief.
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BLT Pizza: An inventive creation, topping pizza with bacon, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo delivers sandwich flavors on a hand-tossed crust.
- Meat Lover Pizza: For carnivore cravings, this pie loads pepperoni, ham, bacon, ground beef, and Italian sausage across the entire surface.
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Hawaiian Pizza: The classic combination of ham, bacon, and pineapple satisfies sweet-and-savory lovers with generous toppings that cover every slice. 🍍
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Veggie Lover: The garden-fresh option piles mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives, mild peppers, and tomatoes for plant-forward pizza satisfaction. 🥗
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Grilled Chicken Parmesan: This Italian-inspired specialty tops grilled chicken with tomatoes and grated parmesan cheese for a lighter protein-focused flavor.
- Everything Pizza: The fully loaded option piles pepperoni, ground beef, bacon, ham, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives, and mild peppers for maximum topping satisfaction.
Atmosphere
The charming eatery focuses on carryout and delivery service, creating an efficient system that prioritizes getting hot, fresh pizza to customers quickly. đźŹ
The welcoming atmosphere for pickup orders features friendly staff who ensure every order meets quality standards before leaving the building.
Bottom Line
Visit for the best pizza in St. Clair Shores with perfectly balanced sauce and cheese, creative specialties like Dill Pickle and Bacon Cheeseburger pizzas, complete vegan options including Violife cheese and vegan pepperoni, deep-dish Detroit-style available, and fast delivery service. 🌟
Address:
28210 Harper Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
đź“ž (586) 498-8800
🕔 Open Tue-Thu 4 PM–9 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM–10 PM, Sun 4 PM–9 PM (closed Mon)