Your friend’s visiting Fredericton tomorrow, and you promised them pizza. Do you really have to find the perfect slice? Yes. Problem is, your friend wants the ‘best’ – and you have no interest in debating crust thickness or cheese pull. If pizza were meant to be analyzed, it wouldn’t be so delicious. (Plus, you’re hungry.)
Greco Pizza
$ | (506) 454-3030 | WEBSITE
Skip the fancy Italian spots. Visit Greco Pizza. It’s quicker, and they have good pizza. If your hungry friend wants to taste a genuine piece of Fredericton tradition, show them the Dundonald Street location. The staff have been friendly for years. Imagine what those pizzas have satisfied. Now probably stop imagining.
Gisele’s Pizzeria Northside
$$ | (506) 206-4000 | WEBSITE
We love Gisele’s Pizzeria – but so does Fredericton. If your friend wants to check it out, go to the Northside location then point out the perfect crust. Tell them it’s the place that does the best veggie pizza in town, and that there’s a variety of options including those super yummy wings. Then ask (and the phrasing’s important) if they’d rather join the crowded chain spots or get a satisfying meal with that personal touch.
Domino’s Pizza
$ | (506) 449-5050 | WEBSITE
What if a friend calls at 8 p.m. on a Friday and needs pizza for a last-minute meeting? Is it okay to order from Domino’s and tell them it’s a gourmet experience? Yes. One-hundred percent. If everyone gets hot, delicious pizza with that great crust, what’s the harm? Is that a vegetarian option you can customize? Why, yes, it is.
Fadi’s Pizza & Donair
$ | (506) 454-9888 | WEBSITE
Even when the line’s out the door, this takeout spot feels efficient. The crowd skews hungry, but order whatever you want. Let your friend stare at the menu ’til their stomach rumbles, while you wait by the counter with a soda. Keep dinner on theme, and get the all-meat pizza after.
Papa John’s Pizza
$$ | (506) 474-7272 | WEBSITE
It’s Friday night, and the family just decided they want pizza. What’s the move? Papa John’s Pizza. Why? They don’t require reservations, and they serve decent pies with fresh dough. Place your order online, then head over to pick it up and maybe grab a drink while you wait for your Works Pizza to come out of the oven.
Pizza Pizza
$ | (506) 300-1111 | WEBSITE
Pizza Pizza opened in Fredericton. In pizza-restaurant years, that makes it timeless. It’s still a great place to eat, but it isn’t as hyped as it used to be. Grab a slice of the Butter Chicken Pizza in the cozy space that feels like a neighborhood joint, then share the creamy garlic dipping sauce with your friend and point to the perfectly melted cheese. Tell them the crust is just right, and return to Pizza Pizza.
El Mariachi Restaurant Bar
$$ | (506) 454-2800 | WEBSITE
Nowadays, Fredericton is full of great Mexican spots. And that’s good news for fans of El Mariachi. Lately the crowd has thinned at this large venue on a Saturday night. The food won’t blow your mind, but it’s solid, and there’s salsa dancing. Done deal. Bring your friend, and tell them it’s the hottest rez in town. Will they believe you? Who knows? Why are you even lying to your friend in the first place?
Little Caesars Pizza
$$ | (506) 450-5653 | WEBSITE
Picture a family pizza joint if no one knew about family pizza joints. That’s Little Caesars. It gets busy, but not nearly as busy as it should be. The pizza’s just as satisfying as the one at fancier spots, but the vibe is less… fussy. Plus, there’s that Deep Dish option. Go there for a low-key dinner with the kids or stop by whenever you need to dramatically satisfy a pizza craving without breaking the bank.
Milda’s Pizzas + More
$ | (506) 206-6990 | WEBSITE
This basement pizza spot stays mostly tourist-free. You’ll still get a bunch of Fredericton locals, but we’ll take the crowd at Milda’s over the mob at chain pizzerias any day. Bring your friend and convince them they’re in a hidden gem. When they realize you lied (about this and perhaps countless other things), order some pizza. A few slices later, all will be forgiven.
Luna Pizza
$ | (506) 455-4020 | WEBSITE
Your friend wants pizza, and, although other spots are decent, you’d rather not settle for less. Enter Luna Pizza. Share a reasonably priced, above-average pie with your friend in the cozy, bustling dining room. If there’s a wait, enjoy the complimentary Caesar salad while you wait. (The friendly staff keeps things moving even during busy times.)
Tony Pepperoni Gourmet Pizza – Fredericton North Side
$$ | (506) 454-8888 | WEBSITE
Your friend wants to try the best pizza in NB. You told them it’s the equivalent of a parking lot with really good sauce – but they didn’t drive all the way across Fredericton to not get a giant pepperoni pizza. So you go. And afterwards you appreciate the community vibe. Because without this little sauce-focused spot, the North Side might objectively be the worst.
Pepper Creek Pizza Fredericton
$ | (506) 454-9866 | WEBSITE
Most people go to Pepper Creek Pizza for the pizza – but the pro move is ordering the naked wings from the platter menu. They don’t get as much attention, and the experience is completely different (think cozy neighborhood gem). Take a local friend and tell them it’s some of the best wings in Fredericton. That’ll be truth, and you’ll feel clever for knowing it.
East Side Mario’s
$$ | (506) 455-3636 | WEBSITE
When you need a fun, family-friendly pizza joint, East Side Mario’s is there for you. We like the one where you can sit inside and watch kids point at robots that don’t stop moving. Do this for a bit, then show your family something of real significance: the sausage pepper penne.
Tony Pepperoni Gourmet Pizza – Fredericton South Side
$ | (506) 449-3333 | WEBSITE
Your friend wants to try some generic pizza joint. You’d rather they just order you a frozen pie. That’s when you bring up Tony Pepperoni. It’s practically on the South Side (Fredericton, so close enough). Tell your friend to enjoy a BBQ chicken pizza while you go to town on the best stuffed crust in Canada.