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Charlotte · checked November 14, 2026
The best pizza delivery and takeout in Charlotte
The 4 places in Charlotte we'd order pizza from tonight. Start with Bird Pizzeria (the hot honey pie, plus a plain cheese or pepperoni pie), then Pizza Baby (a classic margherita or the house special pie, boxed to go), then Emmy Squared Pizza (a Detroit-style square pie, such as the Colony pepperoni with hot honey).
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Bird Pizzeria
Get: The hot honey pie, plus a plain cheese or pepperoni pie
Thin, crisp East Coast style pies that hold their crunch for the drive home. The kitchen is small, so you order a pickup time ahead.
Good to know: Order ahead on the website, since pies can sell out before 8pm. You get a text when it is ready. Check the site for current days and hours.
Where we found it: Axios Charlotte: Meet the founders, Bird promises it's not gatekeeping its pizza (2026-10) · Bird Pizzeria FAQ (online ordering) · AOL/Charlotte Observer: The New York Times names 22 best pizza restaurants in the U.S. (2024)
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Pizza Baby
Get: A classic margherita or the house special pie, boxed to go
Naturally leavened dough with a blistered crust that still has chew after a short drive. Ranked among the best pizzerias in the country.
Good to know: There is a second shop, Pizza Baby West, at 2001 W Morehead St. Call to confirm pickup times.
Where we found it: Pizza Today: 50 Top names Una Pizza Napoletana No. 1 in the U.S. (2026) · Charlotte Stories: Charlotte pizza shop ranked among the best in America by prestigious Italian guide
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Emmy Squared Pizza
Get: A Detroit-style square pie, such as the Colony pepperoni with hot honey
Thick, cheese-edged squares reheat well and survive a longer ride than a thin pie. Easy to order straight from the restaurant.
Where we found it: Toast: Emmy Squared Plaza Midwood online ordering · Axios Charlotte: 28 best pizza spots in Charlotte (2023-09)
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Bisonte Pizza Co.
Get: A wood-fired Neapolitan pie such as the margherita or a meat-topped pie
A long-running Charlotte pizzeria with a loyal following. Order by phone and pick up while the crust is still crisp.
Good to know: Phone 980-242-4395. Pick up rather than delivery for the best crust.
Where we found it: Uptown Charlotte: Bisonte Pizza · Axios Charlotte: 28 best pizza spots in Charlotte (2023-09)
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What is the best pizza delivery in Charlotte?
Bird Pizzeria in Optimist Park. Get the hot honey pie, plus a plain cheese or pepperoni pie. Thin, crisp East Coast style pies that hold their crunch for the drive home. The kitchen is small, so you order a pickup time ahead.
Where can I get pizza takeout in Charlotte tonight?
Chef Amazing's list for Charlotte: Bird Pizzeria (Optimist Park), Pizza Baby (Elizabeth), Emmy Squared Pizza (Plaza Midwood), Bisonte Pizza Co. (Uptown). Each one does takeout or delivery; order from the place's own site when it has one.
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