Pizza is alright. People rave about it but I honestly think it is overhyped. The sauce and tomatoes were decent but I've had better. Didn't really care for the sausage. If I never had it again I would be fine. I think Riverside in Iron River is leaps and bounds better. read more

A great find as we were driving through. Very thin crust if you are into that. I usually like it thicker, but it tasted great...you can eat more pieces that way, right? read more

Congress Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Ishpeming, Michigan

Authentic Italian thin crust pizza in the UP! This third generation Italian pizza place has captured my heart and stomach! Stopping here on the recommendation of a dear Yooper friend, I was blown away at both the quality of the food and people. The 2 cheese pesto pizza was seasoned perfectly with a delightful crunch to the crust. Ordered with fresh tomatoes finished it off very nicely. Another MUST have is the Cudighi. Mine was had with onions and mushrooms. I will now forever crave this beauty of a sandwich. read more

Went in January for some of the best pizza in the UP. Being from the Detroit area no one has thin crust like Congress does. I'm still laughing that the only thing on the menu is pizza, no antipasta salads or nothing just pizza. Hey if you do something right just do it right? Keep up the good work and I'll be back next time I'm within 200 miles of here. read more

Congress pizza is by-far THE BEST pizza I've ever eaten! There is no other pizza that even comes close to the light crisp crust and the incredibly fresh sauce! I crave this pizza year round and consume mass quantities when I'm back in Ishpeming! read more

Congress Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Ishpeming, Michigan

If I had one restaraunt to go to for the rest of my life this would be the place. Every where I travel I try to find a better thin crust pizza and it's just not possible. Unreal! Pauly is the man too! read more

Congress Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Ishpeming, Michigan

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5 stars all the way for this local treasure! Some of the best pizza I've ever had, on several continents and (more importantly) the major pizza cities in the US. Their signature cudighi is some of the best sausage around, and a perfect complement to their cracker crust and fresh and simple (delectable!) sauce. As for their service and atmosphere, both are also commendable. The wait staff are friendly and knowledgable, and have senses of humor as well. The place looks like the local landmark that it is, and hopefully stays that way. Their full bar features a selection of local beers, cocktails, and even wine. All around, I'd be shocked if anyone had anything but praises to sing about Congress Pizza. read more

One of my all-time favorite pizzas. They start off with a cracker thin crust, layer it with slices of mozzarella and then smother it with their amazing sauce. (ask for extra at no charge) Pepperoni and cudighi (a locally made Italian sausage that gets its unique taste from cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice) are my toppings of choice. I can honestly say I have had another pizza similar to the Congress. If you are in the Ishpeming area I highly recommend trying it out. The pizza fries and cudighi sandwiches are also highly recommended. read more

Great pizza!! Perfect amount of toppings, tasty sauce, flavorful crust. This is a do not miss if you're in the area.

Fantastic place, fantastic pizza. The wait can be long during peak dinner times. Bonus- it's shorter late at night- and the kitchen is open late! They also have Cognition beer (local) on tap. read more

This place is a hidden gem in downtown Ishpeming that you don't want to miss. Very good thin crust pizza in a very nice old building. Staff is great and makes you feel welcome. Pizza and one sandwich is all they offer but it is excellent! read more

In mid-August my husband and I, and my step-daughter, toured Michigan for 10 days, coming from Oakland, California. Oakland is experiencing a food revolution right now. You can't swing a dead cat without hitting a fun, new, brilliant restaurant serving the freshest, most nourishing food on the planet prepared with a certain renaissance vision and passion. So we're food snobs. Most of Michigan left us gagging, but a very bright spot indeed is found way out in the boondocks of Ishpeming at the Congress Pizza. What a gem. The Congress is sparkling, squeaky, freakishly clean. Absolutely everything is in it's place. Much of the impeccable interior is original to the early Congress Bar. It is a pleasure to walk into and be in. We got there very early, before everyone else in town in fact, and just wanted a nosh to take the edge off of our hunger until we could get home and do the labor of dinner prep. We had a pizza with their oddly-named house sausage mixture, and man was it good. The crust, was it made by angels imported from Canada? So thin, so tasty and crunchy and yet yielding. The house meat topping is outstanding. It is all made with love. I know that little flavor. It's more of a sparkle, really, and the entirety of Congress Pizza sparkles with food/love goodness. read more

Congress Pizza provides a fresh, light(er), thin, crispy crust pizza that is close to authentic Italian as I've had in the U.S. It's still too heavy on the sauce and toppings to be exact, but the flavor is really good and the pizzas are not at all greasy or overdone. On weekend evenings, the place can get crowded and your wait can be quite long. We arrived on a Friday at dinner time, placed our order and waited for a table for about 1/2 an hour, the pizzas were done and at the table about an hour after ordering. There are some old arcade games up front that the kids enjoyed playing, but, if you're in a hurry or have impatient kids, then consider another night. read more

Best pizza in MQT county. That ain't no lie. This is a razor thin crust pizza unlike any other. The staff is friendly, the service fast, and the ingredients are choice. The cudighi pizza is out of this world. Go with Top Cheese if you love it extra gooey and delicious. read more

The best pizza you can get in Ishpeming, MI. Thin crust pizza. Go with sausage and whatever else you want. If you get a cudighi it is also native to the area. I get everything including mustard (if you have that Detroit attitude). read more

Really nice service and delicious pizza. Loved the veggie pizza we had with olives and mushrooms. The cudighi and pepperoni pizza was also really good. I like the thin crust and the sauce. It's just a couple of miles off the 41 to Ishpeming and its historic downtown. This great place to eat makes it worth the stop. read more

Congress Pizza - Cidughi (not sure how to spell it) and pepperoni. - Pizza Near Me - Ishpeming, Michigan

Amazing pizza. Great place to have drinks with friends. The atmosphere is awesome. Decorated with local sports memorabilia. The place everyone goes after a high school sports game. The place everyone gathers. Five stars all around. read more

I've been eating here since i was a kid having been from the area and the pizzas never changed as it shouldn't, best pizza around sorry Tinos. the cudighi is great too read more

Been all over the world and lived in many places. When pizza comes to mind nothing beats a Congress pie. This trip, no exception. Had three pies, each different and good! Service friendly although bar servers could be friendlier to out of towners like they are to regulars . Anyway see you again next year!!! read more

Best pizza in town. Period. Always a must stop when I am back in town. Mike is a great guy and has a great staff working for him.

Congress Pizza is as good as it possibly can get as far as pizza goes. The first time I had pizza here, I was instantly hooked. From the perfect thin crust to the homemade perfectly seasoned sauce, their pizza cannot be beat. Their other menu options are just as good - the cudighi is awesome. If you're ever passing through Ishpeming, you have to stop at the Congress! read more

outstanding service and excellent food! very clean and welcoming environment! visiting from wisconsin. we will be back!

Although I like Congress, I am of the opinion that it's slightly overrated. I think it gains it's popularity through the locals growing up with it. From this a nostalgia factor is gained. Just like many kids, I grew up with boxed mac and cheese and like it to this day because it is a comfort food. That's not to say it deserves the 5 stars my mom's homemade gets! Of the times I've been to Congress I've received average service, and on a few occasions had very rude service (on one occasion of poor service my company stated, "It's not her job to be NICE." as if that made it acceptable - my tip depends on her being nice!). I was born in Ishpeming and raised in Marquette; since I didn't grow up going to the Congress regularly I don't hold any real nostalgic value for the place, but still find the pizza pretty darn good. Due to the average to sub-par service, but still good pizza, I have to give the Congress 4 stars read more

We LOVE Congress Pizza. It has a fresh taste that locals have enjoyed for decades. It's our favorite pizza in the area.

We went in with the idea of trying something different and not looking for the typical Chicago Pizza and trying something unique to the area. We enjoyed the pizza, the service, friendly people and a specialty we would enjoy if ever in the area again. read more

Have been going here for 30+ years, it's a must do every time I go home to visit family. The crust is thin, crispy and delicious and the sauce is fantastic. read more

Congress is a must stop every time we come to the area. The pizza here is awesome and I don 't feel like a total beefcake when I eat a ton of it because the crust is thin and light and most importantly, not greasy. If you are in the area, stop and eat here. read more

This place was not terrible, but not impressive either. We had a long wait for our food, which we expected for a weekend evening, but we felt that the food was overpriced for the quality and quantity given. read more

The Cudighi Pizza at the Congress is amazing. The sauce might seem a bit sweet at first, but then turns addictive in a hurry. I might have had a better pizza in Glasgow Scotland (it was anchovies and capers) (and it was Glasgow !??!) but as far as pizza in the states, this is undoubtedly the best I've ever had. The crust is my gold standard. read more

I've been fortunate to enjoy pizza in several place around the world including Italy but Congress is still in my top 5! May it be in service every time I return to the U.P. for a visit ! :) read more

Flavor of the pizza is good but the crust is paper thin and ingredients are scarce. I could easily eat a large and still be hungry.

Amazing pizza, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Clearly the best restaurant in Ishpeming, and some of the best pizza in the world!