I was visiting a friend in Arizona, and she constantly talks about this place, so I knew that was one of the first places I wanted to go once I visited. The ambiance is obviously very Detroit themed, feels like you're at a family's little restaurant. There was only one other table taken when we got there, and sports were playing on the televisions. We ordered a medium Barry pizza with jalapenos, a coney dog and garlic parm fries. I've never had a coney dog before, but after having this one, I definitely would! I never thought myself a fan of chili, but if you put it on a hot dog it becomes 20 times better. I hate to say it, but I truly do believe that the fries were the star of the show. Prefectly crisp, not overly salted, garlicky and cheesy, you really couldn't ask for more in a french fry. The pizza was, surprisingly, just a tad bland. I probably would have added some pepperoni and some of that garlic parm seasoning that was on the fries to it. However, it was cooked perfectly, crispy edges, fresh dough and a hearty amount! With the food, a fountain drink and a Faygo, the total came to around $45. I would absolutely come back to try other foods and pizza flavor combinations! read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats - Coney dog woth garlic parm fries - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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My first time trying Detroit style pizza, and I loved it! I love that they offer vegan pizza, although it's a but of a markup ($14 for a personal vegan pizza vs $10 for a personal regular). I had the vegan cheese pizza with no extra toppings, which was absolutely delicious! The crispy cheese crust at the edges is 10/10. My parents got the bad boy and my little sister got the 8 mile, whole family loved their food. The family that runs the business is extremely pleasant and friendly. The inside of the restaurant is very clean, including the bathroom, and there are lots of TVs for entertainment as well as some cool arcade games in the back. read more

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Cheese sticks were an A+ in the calcium and vitamin D it provided or strong bones pizza malts are so core after detroit stars The owners are the sweetest making the service very michigan homey and generous. The ambience is A++ with the cleanliness of the restaurant but most of all the detroit decor read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats - Cheese sticks high in happy making vitamin D - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

We tried The Rec about a year ago. Aside from our hometown favorite pizza in Chicago, Detroit pizza is a close second. The Rec pizza is great, with a good variety of choices for toppings. The pizza is quite tasty and although I got take out, the service I had was very good. The place is small with a couple of tables and very clean. I can't wait until they reopen. read more

I have never. So delicious. I can't. Please don't eat here so it doesn't get busy. Imagine like an inch or inch and a half of flaky dough and crust. Ripe poppin sauce. Just so damn good. read more

So happy to see they have reopened under new ownership. This is the best Detroit style pizza in the valley, hands down. The cheese sticks are delicious and seemed to be the same as before. Pizza is also what we're used to from Rec. crispy edges, flavorful pizza. Staff is friendly and there's lots of seating with big TVs to watch current sports. They also have a few games like pac man. read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats has re-opened with new owners. This is a casual Detroit style pizza restaurant located in Peoria. They made a few changes. They no longer have outside tables. They now have some large screen TVs playing Detroit Sports, two arcade games, and adult canned beverages. We started with the sliders that they call Slim Shadys. I would not recommend them. Maybe because they just opened this week they don't have this one down yet. (patties were all dried out and one roll was freezer burnt) The pizzas seemed very similar to what the last owner served. The cheese is a nice melty good quality cheese. The tomato sauce is good, rich, and oregano laced. The pizza had crisp cheesy corners. The crust is a fluffy style. Three stars is a positive review on Yelp and translates to A-OK Worth a try. read more

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Came to the restaurant because we heard they made a great pizza. It was amazing. If you aren't familiar with detroit style, it has a thicker crust and the sauce goes on top. I especially love the crispy edges. The flavors were amazing and service was top notch. So glad we ordered a large so we could have leftovers! read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats - Detroit style pizza - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Wonderful pizza. Reminds me of the Noble Romans in Indiana, years ago, but better. The hockytown, and the cheese bread were so good. The owner, manager?, very nice. The ambiance was laid back and calm. Will be back, for sure!! read more

Just finished up a FANTASTIC meal at The Rec - my husband and I split an order of buffalo wings and a Hockeytown pizza (pepperoni, sausage, and bacon) and we were blown away by how great it was. The wings were smoked and then flash fried to order and were so juicy and flavorful! But that pizza, wow. So, so good!!! That caramelized cheese and focaccia-like soft, yet crispy crust was to die for. It was perfection, and honestly some of the best pizza I've had in Arizona. Service was outstanding as well, despite it being a counter service establishment, and we were checked up on and asked how our food was several times (it was not pushy at all). Top notch all around. Y'all are sleeping on The Rec, as there were hardly any people there on a Friday night and the food is worthy of having a line out the door. I'll definitely be back and I'll be bringing home plenty of leftovers! read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats - Large Hockeytown Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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Delicious Detroit style pizza. We ordered the Bad Boy, large size, and it was very filling. The pizza had a nice spice to it and the sauce was sweet. The crust was baked perfectly and had a nice crunch around the edges with the cheese. The toppings were generous and flavorful. The folks working were very nice and noted the first pizza was not up to their standards, so they remade it before we laid eyes on it, to make sure we got a tasty pizza. Fantastic customer service, fun environment, great pizza, and a must visit for any pizza fan. read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats - Bad Boys Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

This is much better than the original owner. It's a Detroit style pizza place. If you haven't tried it, it's shaped like a square with a thick crust. Very good options. Lots of loaded toppings. The wings are great. Try the honey gold. They also have fries, zucchini, mozzarella sticks, a little bit of everything. Great place to try in the Northwest Valley! read more

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Was in the mood to try a pizza place I had never been to before so my husband and I came here! You order at the counter and can dine in or get it to go. It was ready pretty fast! We played Mrs Pac-Man for a bit while we waited! They have a basketball game too. We ordered cheesy garlic bread and a cheese pizza. We were super impressed with the crispy cheese burn on the edges of both. They were so delicious! Only downside was that the pizza had a bit too much sauce and I wish it was spread out a little better. Got ranch on the side too which was good! People working here were nice and helpful! Would def order from here again! read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats - Cheese garlic bread - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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This was a true hidden gem. If you want to give your taste buds an adventure come here. I'm not a huge pizza lover like my husband but I love a good crispy thick crust. Not a thin crust fan. We tried three different personal pans and they each had a unique combination of flavors that just worked. Chicken wings were very good! The sweet Asian and Alabama white were great. Even the ranch seemed to have their own twist it it. Service at the counter was great. Didn't have much service after. But overall food was very good. read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats - Alabama white Thai Chili Wings - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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Amazingly tasty pizza!! Clean throughout the place, quick service. And great for hockey lovers. Lots of memorabilia and sports on the big screen. Looking forward to another visit. read more

My fridge and pantry were empty of all but junk food. I had the munchies and pizza seemed the obvious choice. Not recently being from here (50 years ago) I had no idea where to go so I relied on Yelp. The Rec had some solid reviews. I had never heard of Detroit style pizza so ... what the heck I'll check The Rec. And man I'll not regret for a sec. This pizza is square and the base is focaccia bread. It is thick and loaded with all my choice add-ons. No scrimping here! The bread was nicely toasted with crispy edges. What an unusual surprise. I'll be back read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats - Everything but the kitchen sink!! - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Craving pizza?? Stop in and get your fix I really enjoyed the pizza and wings I will definitely be back! read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats - Buffalo Wings - side sweet chili sauce - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

It's closed again. So sad. I stopped by a couple of weeks ago craving a hockeytown pizza. Bummer.

I did takeout so interactions with staff were limited but the girl that helped me was nice and professional. The pizzas were amazing! I'm bummed that I didn't discover this place sooner but I will be back for more pizzas in the future! read more

This was our first time at The Rec Pizza having a Detroit style pizza and it was out of this world! We wouldn't hesitate having a do over soon either. Funny thing is that the two of us weren't that hungry coming in and thought that there might be some left to take home. Didn't happen that way! We cleaned our plates. The service was good, staff was friendly. What more could one ask for? Cleanliness you ask? I'd give them high marks there too. Very pleasant dining experience! read more

The service was great the food is outstanding and the employees were very accommodating for our little group. We will definitely be back!

Highly recommend a pizza, salad and chicken wings. Definitely coming back. Deep Dish PizzaSmoked Wings read more

The place was empty so we decided to dine in. It was also VERY clean. Staff was friendly and informative because this was our first time eating here. Food is delicious and we got lunch specials with includes a drink and salad. The wings here are smoked y'all. That's all I have to say. We will definitely be back. Not much foot traffic today but it's only because pizza is not really romantic to some folk. It's Valentine's Day. read more

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This was our second time visiting The Rec. We come here because they offer vegan pizza options which are very good. They also have regular pizza, wings, mozzarella sticks, etc. which my family seems to enjoy as well. We met the owner who was busy working and we are glad that we got to chat with him. The customer service was good and we always appreciate a small business with hard working people. The ambiance has a sports/hockey feel. Good for families. Seating inside with big TVs if you're in the mood to watch the game. The location is in such a quieter area but if you're not far from them, I recommend making the effort to visit and support this small family owned business. It is on the pricey side, but again, they're a small business. They are not a big chain that can afford to serve cheap food and spend millions on advertising. My only complaint: The zucchini fries need improvement. They were really good but it was a bit disappointing to see the super small skinny zucchini fries on the plate. It was literally like having 5 pieces of fries for almost $5. Most zucchini fries I've had in the past were thicker spheres/slices so I was shocked to see those tiny things on the plate. Tasted good but hopefully that can improve on that in the future. Overall, please support this business and enjoy their Detroit style pizza! read more

Today makes the 5th time I have gone to the rec when their web site says their open, the hours on the door says they SHOULD" be open and the lighted sign in the window says open. But yet....their door is locked. How does this place stays in business is beyond me. They already have odd hours for a restaurant but the least you can do is be open when you say you will be read more

The Pizza was delicious!!! We had a 14u hockey team dinner there and they were on point! The Rec Pizza did such a great job!! read more

Holy cow!!! I have found the best Detroit style pizza, at least for me. From the sauce to the crust, it's all on par!!! If you're in the area, you have to stop in and have a try. I had the Hockytown pizza, and it was delicious! I'm definitely coming back again. Even took one to my Detroit friends. GO LIONS!!! read more

It's expensive and not even good not gunna lie my mom wanted extra sauce on the side and thought sauce on the side would give her extra they won't take orders over the phone and just on the app or however it's kinda annoying read more

This place is amazing reminded us of Detroit the owners made us feel like family best pizza and a true Detroit coney dog. The Ambiance made it like being back in Detroit , read more

We ordered takeout pizza and cheese sticks from The Rec. it was our first time trying the food and it was DELICIOUS! The service on the phone with the ordering process was friendly and courteous. When we arrived, everything was coming out of the oven. The decor was cute and welcoming. The pickup process was quick and easy. We ordered a large veggie pizza with vegan cheese. We also ordered a large pizza with onions, mushrooms, peppers and vegan sausage. We also got vegan cheese bread. Everything was so tasty and fresh! We will definitely be back and will recommend to friends! read more

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Great lil pizza place. Food was amazing! Service was great and the restaurant itself was a cool atmosphere. Very comfortable and delicious.

We love Detroit-style pizza and this place does not disappoint! Highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for some amazing pizza!

Love this place! The gluten free dairy free pizza is amazing! The wings are also delicious! The owners were super welcoming and friendly! Love this local restaurant. read more

I LOVE the wings!! They are smoked and then deep fried!! LOVE the smoke flavor!!! Smoke flavor is my thing! The pizza is very unique!! I haven't had pizza like this anywhere else, but I am native to Phoenix and not familiar with Detroit pizza. I typically like a skinny/thin crust, but their thick pizza crust is the BOMB!!!! It is so thick and buttery and crispy!!! I'll fight you for the corner piece!!! The recent review that said that it was "too salty" might have been drinking margaritas with salt that night!!! This pizza is NOT too salty. I do not add salt to ANYTHING as I am just not a big fan of salt. I 100% disagree that the pizza is salty!!! Heck no, it is NOT!! Bottom line is that the food is really exceptional!! You are supporting a small family business and they rock it!! Service was exceptional and attentive!! I really like the chill and relaxing atmosphere!! You can watch TV or play Pac Man or even play basketball!! LOVE IT!!!! read more

First time having Detroit style pizza.. great stuff!! Great people running it also. They have other items on the menu I will be back to try. read more

Pizza fries on point, 8mile pizza was fire. And garlic parm fries for later ..... all day

In a word... Incredible. The most authentic Detroit style square Sicilian pizza since the original Buscemi's pizza started the Motown crust craze back in my native Detroit. But don't stop at the Pizza! Try a craft brewed IPA beer from Bell's brewery in Kalamazoo, MI (yes, there really is a Kalamazoo!)! On the softer side, grab a classic flavor Faygo Pop (soda for newbies) or give the one of a kind Superman Ice cream a try! You can't go wrong at The Rec! Arizona's best pizza, hands down! read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats - Detroit style perfection... - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

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Great pizza and friendly service. Ordered online and picked up quickly after that! Awesome place

Run, don't walk. This place is legit. Ordered one for now, one for later. Drove across town to try this place out. Well, barely made it out of the parking lot without devouring the cheese bread and The Trammell was awesome. He is "my Tiger" so I had to try it. Bacon, garlic, pickles, buffalo sauce. Sounded weird, but take my money. Can't wait to try the other pizza. Snagged a few Vernors, too! I'm not local to PX area, but this will be on my short list when in town. If you are from Michigan, give these new owners your support. And if you aren't, go see what Detroit pizza is. You won't regret it! read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats - Vernors in glass bottles!! - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona

Great place!!!! I love the Faygo sodas. A must try if in the area. A great place for families to eat and relax. read more

The Rec Pizza & Detroit Eats - Great place - Pizza Near Me - Peoria, Arizona