Detroit-style pizza fans are whispering that Michigan & Trumbull might be the slice that ruins all other slices for you.
In a city already proud of its pizza heritage, this spot has earned a devoted following for its crisp-edged, cheesy squares and inventive toppings that still feel deeply Detroit.
With dough made fresh daily and a menu that honors Motor City history while playing with bold flavors, it has become a must-stop pilgrimage for pizza enthusiasts. 🍕🔥
Locals And Tourists Are Going Out Of Their Way For These Crispy Corners
Michigan & Trumbull’s rise began in 2017, when founders Nate Peck and Kristen Calverley launched their Detroit-style pies through incubators and pop-ups before finally opening a standalone spot in January 2020, building buzz among devoted fans who followed them from kitchen to kitchen.
Stories about its journey—from early days in Pittsburgh to a triumphant Detroit return—are chronicled in pieces like A New Inning at Michigan and Trumbull and city features that celebrate its roots.
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Today, the pizzeria is firmly at home on Holden Street in Detroit’s Elijah McCoy neighborhood, a comeback powered in part by a Motor City Match grant highlighted in the city’s Detroit welcomes back Michigan & Trumbull Pizza announcement.
As word spread through glowing reviews and pizza-obsessed threads on Reddit’s Detroit community, locals and visitors alike started crossing town for those caramelized cheese edges and playful toppings that still feel authentic. 😋
Detroit-Style With A Story
Part of the magic comes from how Michigan & Trumbull ties into Detroit’s history while forging its own identity.
The name nods to the legendary corner where Tiger Stadium once stood, a backstory explored in detail in A New Inning at Michigan and Trumbull, and the restaurant’s menu follows suit with a nostalgic-but-modern approach to square-pan pies.
Dough is made fresh daily, pies are baked in steel pans, and toppings range from classic pepperoni to goat cheese, arugula, Beyond Beef, and a wildly addictive “haute” honey drizzle. 🍯
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For pizza nerds planning their next Midwest trip, this spot has become a must-add to any Detroit-style pizza bucket list, right alongside the giants often highlighted in broader Detroit-style pizza guides.
Reviewers and independent blogs gush about the balanced crust-to-sauce-to-cheese ratio and those irresistibly crispy corners, calling the pizzas “perfectly crispy in all the right places” and worth organizing an entire Detroit itinerary around.
Food Highlights 🍕
- Packard Pepperoni: A Detroit Red pizza loaded with red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, pickled chiles, and housemade “haute” honey that regulars rave about on the official menu.
- The salty-spicy-sweet combo hitting every corner of the pan makes this a signature must-try for first-timers and a favorite in online reviews. 🌶️🍯
- Meat Lovers: Built on the Detroit Red base with mozzarella, pepperoni, ham, sausage, and bacon, this is the pie for carnivores who like their square slice loaded and shows up frequently in customer praise on review hubs, where guests call it a classic, indulgent choice that still lets the crust’s crunch shine. 🥓
- Cowabunga Supreme: This hefty red pie stacks mozzarella, bell pepper, mushroom, black olive, sausage, and pepperoni for a full-on feast in every square, as outlined on the SpotOn ordering page where fans love it as the go-to “bring your appetite” pizza that shows off how generously topped and satisfying these pans can be.
- Arugula Salad: A sharp, simple side with arugula, parmesan, croutons, lemon zest, and house vinaigrette that appears under Salads on the official menu. Guests appreciate having a bright, peppery counterpoint to all that cheesy decadence, making it an easy add for group tables.
- Teader Fries with Cilantro Ranch: Crispy waffle fries dusted with BBQ chip-style seasoning and served with the beloved cilantro ranch dipping sauce, a combo many reviewers call a surprise hit and a required add-on, especially when following along with tempting photos on the shop’s Instagram. 🍟
Atmosphere
Michigan & Trumbull’s vibe is casual, lively, and unmistakably Detroit, with a clean, relaxed dining room that still feels like a neighborhood hangout.
Photos of satisfied customers show a bright, welcoming space where pizza pans land on tables amid plenty of chatter and clinking glasses.
Reviewers consistently praise the warm, attentive staff, noting how friendly service pairs with serious pizza. It is the kind of spot that feels like a local secret but still welcomes out-of-towners with open arms. 😎
Bottom Line
Come for crispy-edged Detroit-style pies backed by community love and Motor City grit.
Sample inventive red and white pizzas that regularly light up pizza forums and review sites.
Order Teader Fries and an Arugula Salad to round out the feast.
Enjoy a relaxed, neighborhood vibe with destination-worthy flavor.
Address:
1331 Holden St, Detroit, MI 48202
📞 (313) 637-4992
🕔 Wed–Fri, 12 PM–9 PM; Sat–Sun, 12 PM–7 PM (closed Mon–Tue)