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Descendant Detroit Style Pizza
Toronto's premier destination for authentic Detroit-style pan pizza, crafted with thick, chewy crust and creative toppings.
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Toronto's premier destination for authentic Detroit-style pan pizza, crafted with thick, chewy crust and creative toppings.
Descendant Detroit Style Pizza is a beloved pizza restaurant located on Queen Street East in Toronto's Leslieville neighborhood. Specializing in authentic Detroit-style pan pizza, it offers a unique dining experience with pillowy, caramelized crusts, gooey cheese, and innovative toppings like hot honey and Calabrian chilis. The cozy, homey atmosphere and friendly staff make it a top choice for locals and visitors seeking exceptional pizza. With options for dine-in, takeaway, and pre-orders, it's perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying a memorable meal.
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Enjoy our signature thick-crust pizzas with creative toppings in a cozy, neighborhood-friendly atmosphere.
Order ahead for convenient pickup, with options for smaller 4-square or larger 8-square pies to suit any group.
Perfect for gatherings, our pizzas are designed to be shared, with flavors like 'No Name' and 'Truff Guy' for sampling.
Customizable pizzas that cater to dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can enjoy our Detroit-style creations.
Pizzas that freeze well for later enjoyment, ideal for gifts or long-distance trips, as praised by our customers.
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Overall rating
Sheena
Great detroit style pizza in the city!! My friends took us out here one night & it’s very much worth the commute to come try it. We tried No-Name, Truff-Guy, & Daddy’s favourite. The slices are pretty big, so two would fill you up! We were a big group so we were able to share all the pizzas amongst each other with no leftovers. Those three flavours are all solid choices, however the Truff-Guy was my personal fave. The place is very small so you may or may not be able to grab a seat. The staff are also friendly & are constantly checking up on everyone.
Richard Duan
What more can be said about this place? Top notch detroit style pan pizza is what you're expecting when you walk in and it's exactly what you get. Nice fluffy dough with a crispy crust. Great choice of toppings. The truff guy was particularly amazing. It was an easy pizza to remove ingredients from for our vegetarian friend, while retaining its amazing core flavour. Bonus points for great music choice here!
Kathy Hunter
It’s one of our favourites! My boyfriend and are long distance, and every time he comes up, Descendants is a must! Today I preordered for the first time, super friendly staff, pizza was ready in time and the car ride home smelled amazing! I’m flying to Jacksonville, FL for Christmas to surprise him, taking him one on the flight! *they freeze really well. Have a Merry Christmas amazing humans! Thank you for making food so memorable for all the right reasons. Also hot-honey just makes people happy!
Sandi Cole
Smashing IT! 😋🍕😋 I have found the best pizza in the City! Located along Queen Street East in trendy Leslieville you will find the most decadent and delicious pizza you can get your hands on! The crust is thick, chewy and caramelized at the edges. The sauce is sweet and tangy, the cheese is gooey, and the toppings are so creative that it's basically an explosion of flavors in your mouth. I ordered The No Name: This pizza had an array of ingredients that blended so well. It had the sweet, the hot, the herbs and the delicious crunch from the way they bake the pizza in the own. The No Name Pizza includes the following: Gooey delicious cheese, ezzo pepperoni, house made fennel sausage, dollops of ricotta, hot honey, fresh herbs, pecorino Romano, Calabrian chilis. It was absolutely remarkable. Words cannot describe how amazing this pizza is. So if you're looking for a different type of pizza that's Detroit style then you definitely have to take a trip down Queen Street East and treat yourself to Descendant Detroit Style Pizza! Your taste buds will thank you! The customer service as well is fantastic. An A++++. Forget turkey dinners for the holidays. Order a couple of Descendant Detroit Style Pizzas instead!
Michael O'Bright
Literally, THE BEST pizza spot in Toronto! 🍕 Nestled halfway between The Beaches and the Distillery District, my friend and I tried a few pies: The “No Name”, the “Truff Guy”, and “Daddy’s Favourite”. Verdict: Every pie was outstanding and had something uniquely different to them. It was my first time trying Detroit style pizza and it surpassed all my expectations! The best way I could describe it was this pillowy dough in the center with a crunchy exterior, yet light and airy. My favourite ones were the “No Name” and “Truff Guy” pies. If you’ve never had Detroit style pizza, now’s your chance to bring a friend or two and enjoy a night out! Tip: I would definitely recommend ordering the smaller-sized pies (4 squares), so you can order a few different ones and happily sample them individually, instead of the larger 8-squared ones. My friend and I did this and it worked out perfectly. I’d also recommend ordering each pie one-by-one because the tables are quite small and won’t fit 3 different pizzas, our plates, and drinks in one go. Additionally, the service was amazing and the staff were so friendly! It felt like a homey, neighbourhood spot with great vibes! Would definitely come back and try a few more different pies! Thank you so much for the cool experience!🙏
