There are places you eat, and then there are places that become part of your story--and Leo's is exactly that for me. I've been coming here since I was a little kid, back when Leo himself was still behind it all. There was something special about walking in then, and somehow, that feeling hasn't changed. It's rare to find a place that holds onto its soul like this. And the pizza... I don't even know how to fully explain it, but if you know, you know. The cheese is unlike anything you'll find anywhere else. It has this unforgettable texture--perfectly gooey, rich, and somehow it sticks to the roof of your mouth in the best possible way. It's not just cheese, it's an experience. Every bite is layered with flavor that you can't quite put into words, but you crave long after you leave. This isn't trendy pizza. It's not trying to be anything other than what it's always been--authentic, nostalgic, and absolutely delicious. Leo's isn't just a restaurant to me. It's memories, it's tradition, and it's still one of the best slices you'll ever have. Forever a fan. read more

I was told about this pizza for ever and finally decided to try it, we bought 2 small pizzas for $50 and I will tell you it was not good at all, I put a pizza in the oven the other day and it was better. The lady there said the cheese was something special, and they act kinda stuck up like they are the best thing since sliced cheese. I will never eat there again, the pizza was horrible. And me and my wife are here at pizza shoppe right now as I'm writing this review and Leo's does not even come close . read more

decent pizza but try getting seated if you bring a kid. they'll tell you it's 2 hrs for a pie. you can't be that obnoxious when your pizza tastes like provel on sheet rock. read more

I eat here with my girlfriend this evening. It was actually really good. But that shouldn't be a surprise as the reviews have been pretty positive. It is a small place only about a half dozen tables. But there was a lot of traffic coming in for carry out orders. There's several different options, meat lovers, and veggie lovers. It looks like the crust is only one kind, which is thin so if you're not into thin crust, this might not be the place for you. The seasoning, the cheese a lot of it is made in house. And a medium pizza with two toppings and two large sodas or run you about $30. If you're wanting to try a new pizza place which might become your favorite. Don't miss out on Leo's pizza in Gladstone, Missouri.. read more

Leo's Pizza - Dinner for two pepperoni and meatball - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

30 years I have come here. Great pizza but I will not return due to 4% surcharge. Nothing was mentioned when I placed order online. Sleazy business practice. read more

I hate party cut pizza and wish I had known that before they cut it. They didn't say anything about that. Not everyone likes party cut.

St. Louis style thin crust pizza. Tastes delicious. Its a kansas-city staple for several years.

Great pizza and salad! Love their cheese, unlike any other pizza in KC and it's a locally owned business which is a plus.

Pls send cutlery with Door Dash for the motel dwellers. Excellent salads, even when eating them by hand.

Got a Canadian bacon, onion, mushroom and pineapple with their 'Provel' cheese (sweeter then mozzarella) ... excellent! They will use mozzarella or cheddar you just have to ask. Really good pizza. read more

Originally I decided not to review this place because the whole experience was so bad that I'm still not convinced it's not a front. But after seeing that somehow, people actually, of their own free will, like this place, I decided to add my two cents. "Leo's 'St. Louis Style' pizza is an unforgettable experience, and not in a good way. Let's start with the cheese. Imagine the worst grocery store brand frozen pizza you've ever had. Now lower your expectations. The provel/mozzarella mix tastes like someone melted plastic over wet cardboard and called it a topping. It doesn't so much sit in your stomach as it does set up camp and wage an angry protest, leaving you queasy for hours. The crust? Oh, it's thin alright, thin like my patience after interacting with the lady behind the counter. She greeted me with the warmth of a DMV employee and the charm of a tollbooth operator. Apparently, ordering a pizza at Leo's is a personal offense to her. I've traveled to over 30 countries, eaten everything from street food in Bangkok to haggis in Scotland, and I've had what the locals call pizza almost everywhere I've been. I can honestly say, nothing has ever made me long for airline peanuts quite like Leo's. Save yourself the trauma and just grab a frozen pizza from the store or some day-old slices from QT. Trust me, that's gourmet by comparison. read more

Leo's Pizza is unique and some may even say an acquired taste. With its thin, cracker crust and the provel (yes, we like provel ) option you get a custom pizza like no other in KC. Leo's is a good change of pace as we usually stick to a Sicilian style. Leo's is more cheese heavy over a lighter sauce. Hamburger is the way to go because if you can't make a hamburger pizza taste good then what's the point? But I'm not hating on those that like a heavily topped pie. It's worth a try and we will continue to keep it in our rotation. For those wanting to dine inside, it's a smaller place so if you have a big group you may consider doing carry out. Also, there is a 4% fee when you use credit/debit. Enjoy! read more

Leo's Pizza - Medium pizza - Hamburger with provel cheese - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This is GREAT pizza! The staff are always so friendly & always glad to see you back. Highly recommend this place if you love good thin crust pizza. Call ahead if you are going to eat in. read more

My wife had never had Leo's Pizza, so I had to change that for her. Last Saturday we were in the area and were hungry, so we stopped in for one of their delicious pies. We went with the Meat Lovers and it was fantastic. It's a fun place to eat, and the ladies behind the counter take great care of you. It feels like the pizza places I grew up with, soft lighting, TVs playing sports and great pizza! read more

Leo's Pizza is the absolute best!!! Super delicious, love the provel ! The staff is always friendly and efficient.

Best pizza in Kansas City without a doubt. I would recommend the Italian sausage or the black olive but either way there unique cheese is really good and even better the day after. read more

This place definitely knows how to make pizza and toppings are delicious! It is a bit expensive but might be just right for you. Service takes awhile but might be worth the wait. The vibe is of the place feels like pizza shop and a bar. read more

It's so nice to have a restaurant that delivers an amazing consistent pizza, year after year! I have been coming here for as long as I can remember and the pizza is always amazing! Thank you Leo's for always bringing me back to my teenage years! read more

Leo's Pizza - Combo with japs - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Best pizza in the northland! Allow about 40 minutes for it to be made. Worth the wait! read more

Leo's Pizza - Best pizza in the northland! Make sure you order when you are not in a hurry. It takes about 40 minutes but is definitely worth the wait! - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

We've been going to Leo's for at least 40 years. Excellent quality. We love the deli deluxe. Yum!

Prices are up quality is not there. Leo and Anna would not be happy with quality of these pizzas.

I saw some one write, "If you know - You know!" So true. Grew up eating Leo's - George's in OP KS - then that went away so we made a pilgrimage to the original in North KC! I've had a lot of good pizza in NYC, LA, Miami, Cincinnati and even my college town of Lawrence KS, LEO's if the best in the US! Try the Leo's salad too, it's a must. The restaurant itself only has 7 tables with a small kitchen so it takes time to get your Leo's pies but it's worth the wait. Try the ham/Canadian Bacon or pepperoni mushroom- the perfect combo of a unique sauce and St Louis style provolone, chefda & mozzarella cheese (called provel) absolutely coated over a crispy brown pizza pie crust! Amazing! read more

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BEST PIZZA AND SALAD EVER!!!!!! The provel cheese and house salad dressing are amazing!!!!!!!

This Pizza is amazing. Coming from Detroit, we have high expectations. Perfect, semi-crunchy crust and exquisite cheese. 10/10, we'll be trying to ship this across the country going forward. read more

Pretty good! I love their thin crust and how their cheese is so melty. If you don't like Provel cheese, then ask for mozzerela. But this pizza has a thin crispy crust and cut into squares read more

Absolutely amazing food that is consistently fresh and delicious! If you're ever in KCMO this is a must have.

Been going there for over 40 years! The best St. Louis style pizza in the city. Great Italian steak sandwich as well. Miss Leo and Anna Marie. read more

Leo's pizza is our favorite KC pizza - hands down! Be aware, though. They normally put provel cheese on their pizzas. It is kind of gooey and tastes different than mozzarella. Lots of people think its the best, but some people don't like it. If you ask, they will gladly use mozzarella on your pizza instead. On your first trip, to be safe, you might try one of each. read more

We had never been here before, my boyfriend and I got two pizzas total. 2 topping pizza and veggie pizza. His was good, but for my pizza it honestly looked like someone who hasn't seen a women in years, jizzed all over my pizza pie. Nothing else negative happened besides my bf getting onions on his pizza when he asked for no onions on it, but for me I think it was just mozzarella cheese on one of the pizzas I had that made me lose my appetite. read more

This is the Best st louis style pizza around, hands down. Love it! Go get you some now!

Best pizza in Kansas City!! Their thin crust is delish and that provel cheese is the best!

The provel cheese sooooooo gooood! Couldn't stop eating it -- definitely my favorite pizza in the area

Pizza is still good but nothing like it was years ago. I will never order a salad here again. The tiny bit of salad dressing did not cover even half of the salad. Way too much skimping. Will not be back any time soon. read more

Best damn pizza in KC or the Midwest even for that matter hell I rate all my pizza where ever I go in the country to a standard of comparison to Leo's it's a must go to if your in KC!!! read more

Use to be a good place 10 years ago, one of the worst pizzas north of the river. Said it would be 1 1/2 wai. Pizza cold and awful b

Oh my sweet baby loving Jesus. This is the most insanely delicious thing I've ever had in my mouth. My boyfriend had been talking up the place for months and we finally had it tonight. Pineapple and Canadian bacon pizza with side salads. Can we talk about the Provel cheese? It sticks to your teeth, it orgasmically assaults your emotions... I want to fill a bathtub with it and bathe in it. The crust is crunchy. It's solid. It holds everything in the universe together that makes me think world peace has actually been accomplished. Thank you. Thank you for this experience. I'll be driving over from Lawrence every chance I get to be able to satisfy my new addiction to you. read more

Leo's Pizza - Pineapple and Canadian bacon pizza - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I have been going to Leo's Pizza since the doors opened. Now that I live over 1200 miles away I really miss going there, and head there pretty much the minute I get off the plane to get a bite of the best pizza I have ever had any where in the country! read more

I was first introduced to Leo's Pizza 33 years ago by a friend of mine who also happened to be a friend of Leo's. Back then if you wanted a pizza, it was like just going up the street to Leo's House where you could sit at the corner table and talk to Leo while your pizza was being made. Leo always knew your name and there was always something to talk about. While Leo passed several years ago, his spirit clearly remains. It is still that neighborhood style pizza joint, great for carry out or sometimes just a great place to cop, a squat, and enjoy pizza with a few friends. Now I've had people tell me that they don't like St. Louis style pizza, but I've never had anyone question the freshness of the ingredients or the quality of the pies. The crust is thin and well-made, and the meats, cheeses and toppings are fresh and always very tasty. Between the flavors and the friendliness, it's simply my favorite pizza in the Kansas City area. read more

This was a great find. We wanted to try a new local pizza place and went off the reviews. They serve St. Louis style pizza- the thin cracker crust and provel cheese. They have a small selection of menu items but don't let that deter you from trying them out! We ordered as take out a small (12") two topping with Canadian bacon and mushroom pizza. Yum! Perfect amount of sauce loaded with toppings and cheese- they don't skimp on toppings like other places! The small was the perfect size for my husband and I to split! When I went to pick up they have a small seating area for dining in. There were two people having salads and wow did they look good! I said if we liked the pizza we'd be back- and we will! The only reason it got a 4 is because I think the prices are a tad high- $8.99 or something for a small cheese to start would be more reasonable. read more

Leo's Pizza - Canadian bacon and mushroom 12" - Pizza Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

We ordered a supreme pizza for takeout. This was one of the worst pizzas we've ever had. Greasy and slimy. We ate one piece and threw it away. read more