Best Pizza in
South Dakota

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Average State Score
85.0
across all ranked restaurants
Top-Rated City
Rapid City
highest avg. score in South Dakota
Verified Deliveries
20
restaurants confirmed active
Cities Ranked
1
Rapid City

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Blaze Pizza
State Elite
1
Blaze Pizza
94.01
Score
1325 Eglin St Suite 100, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

The pizza arrives quickly from a high-temperature oven. Toppings are applied to a customized crust, a process that allows for individual selection.

One diner reported receiving dairy cheese on a pizza ordered with vegan cheese. The staff offered no resolution for this dietary misstep.

The cauliflower crust, when ordered, provided a notably crisp texture and pleasant flavor. The facility itself maintains a clean appearance.

Blaze Pizza
State Elite
2
Blaze Pizza
93.73
Score
515 Mountain View Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA

The rapid pizza assembly line, manned by young staff, processed a steady stream of online and in-person orders. The two individuals on the hot side demonstrated efficiency, navigating the volume of requests and the waiting patrons with composure.

The pizza crust, machine-pressed, yielded a rubbery texture that proved difficult to finish. Salads presented a lack of freshness, tasting primarily of water.

Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
State Elite
3
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
93.16
Score
606 E North St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

The Rapid City location's convenience for take-and-bake pizza is a stated benefit. Parking is readily accessible. Orders are often prepared to schedule, facilitating prompt pickup.

A recurring issue involves the availability of specific items. Stuffed crust, for instance, is reportedly not produced after midday. In another instance, a limited-time offering was unavailable due to a lack of dough. Further, an order was completed in the app but not ready for pickup, and later discovered to be missing key ingredients, with the store already closed.

The pizzas themselves are described as fairly tasty and simple to finish at home, following provided directions. However, the execution of special orders can be inconsistent, with one customer noting sausage instead of the expected beef on a limited Beef Taco Grande.

Pauly's Pizzeria & Sub Co.
State Elite
4
Pauly's Pizzeria & Sub Co.
92.00
Score
1624 E Saint Patrick St, Rapid City, SD 57703, USA

Pauly's Pizzeria & Sub Co. offers a rotating selection of draft beers, accessible through a unique self-serve wall. Patrons can sample various local brews before committing to a full pour. The pizza toppings, such as pepperoni that cups and a Reuben topping, provide distinct flavor profiles. The egg salad sandwich is noted for its generous portion.

Lunchtime often finds the interior crowded, with acoustics that can make ordering difficult. Seating can also be challenging, as tables are sometimes occupied by single diners, pushing larger groups outdoors even in hot weather. The pizza itself is described as good, with cheesy bread receiving particular praise.

Hours of operation present an inconsistency; the establishment is not open on weekends. Online order wait times can exceed the estimated duration.

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
State Elite
5
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
91.00
Score
1205 Eglin St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

The bar area presented an environment of considerable neglect, with numerous tables remaining uncleared and strewn with refuse. Service at the bar, however, was prompt once seated. A significant wait for a table preceded an extended delay for food, which arrived without cutlery. The establishment reportedly lacked sufficient clean tableware, necessitating a wait for re-supply or the completion of the dishwasher cycle.

The Smokehouse burger, a substantial composition of meat including pulled pork and bacon, offered satisfactory flavor. A singular small bar pie featured a well-executed crust and fresh components, leading to its complete consumption. Another offering, the Philly Steak n Fries, proved dry and wanting in flavor, despite its filling nature. The Boom Boom Shrimp salad was described as excessively spicy.

Lighting in the dining area was dim, to the point that some patrons used mobile phone illumination to read menus. The price of a 34oz Coors Light was noted as $9.25.

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