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Our Story

An Authentically Hand-Built History

80 years ago a new style of pizza was born in the Motor City – and it was different. It was unique. It was Detroit-Style.

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Six mile & conant

The Detroit-Style Pizza legacy began at Buddy’s Rendezvous Pizzeria on Six Mile and Conant street on Detroit’s eastside when in 1946 Gus Guerra made his first square-shaped pizza. Baked in forged-steel pans borrowed from local automotive plants, they were able to produce a very light and crispy crust which is now known as Detroit-Style Pizza. This was the first known square pizza in the U.S. and now, 80 years later, the pizza style has become a national favorite.

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ICONIC FLAVOR

Detroit-Style Pizza is recognizable by its iconic square shape and crunchy, cheesy corner slices. Influenced by square Sicilian-style pizza, Detroit-Style Pizza consistently impresses pizza lovers due to its unique layering structure and stunning presentation. The style flips traditional pizza on its head by beginning with double proofed dough perfectly fit to a square pan – a process that allows the dough to rise and be stretched twice – followed by the backwards layering of toppings.

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SPREADING THE LOVE

Buddy’s is not only responsible for creating the iconic pizza style, but also for spreading its popularity and inspiring innovation to pizza chains across the country, who are now creating their own interpretation of Detroit-Style Pizza. Buddy’s currently operates numerous locations, focused primarily in the Metro Detroit area. Awards from local and national publications line the walls of each restaurant, and more are added every year as Buddy’s continues its culinary legacy.

Giving Back

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80+ years of legacy

There’s a reason we’ve stuck around. Times may change, but our standards never have. This means using only the best ingredients, built by hand with recipes perfected over 5 generations. That’s the Buddy’s way, just the same as when we started at 6 Mile & Conant. We like turning strangers into friends and friends into family — sharing in the good times and making memories. We're also committed to giving back to our communities and championing local causes. Because we care about our neighbors the same way we care about our pies.

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Onward & Upward

We’ve got a lot of heart for our hometown and have always believed in paying things forward within our communities. From our efforts feeding the hungry with the Capuchin Soup Kitchen to supplying sustainable “Buddy’s Bones” for our furry friends to our participation with other local causes, we’re committed to giving back and leaving a legacy larger than just pizza.

Thanks to the support of our staff and guests, we’re proud to have received the Michigan Restaurant Neighbor Award numerous times.

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Accolades

Buddy’s Pizza has been recognized time and again for its dedication to quality, tradition, and community. As the birthplace of Detroit-Style Pizza, we’ve earned numerous accolades, including national awards and local honors for our food and community impact. Including, receiving the Michigan Restaurant Neighbor Award multiple times. We take tremendous pride in crafting legendary pizza while making a difference in our neighborhoods.

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