1st Place: Sammy’s
2nd Place: Jeff & Jim’s
3rd Place: Mancino’s (tied)
3rd Place: Toppers (tied)

You may not believe this, but the Chippewa Valley has at least 35 pizza joints. So when you’re in the mood for a slice of pie, where do you turn? Most apparently turn to Sammy’s (2812 London Road), a family-style establishment with a popular lunch buffet and glorious thin-crusted creations. Jeff & Jim’s (421 Water St.) is the place to go for doughy, gourmet pizzas at buy-one-get-one prices and the infamous Smotherella Sticks. Sharing slots for third place are Mancino’s (809 W Clairemont Ave. and 4056 Commonwealth Ave.) and Toppers (1616 N Clairemont Ave and 2159 Eastridge Ctr), eateries known respectively for their deliciously gooey pizza and Grinder sandwiches, and late-night staples such as the oily, melty goodness of a pizza and cheese sticks combination. – Trevor Kupfer