Apollonia's
12 people recommendvia r/FoodLosAngeles15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people list Apollonia's among LA's top pizza spots, and several commenters single out its Detroit-style pie. Several rank it above rival pizzerias, though two commenters rate its New York-style pie at or below rivals such as The Coop and Esco's. A couple of commenters mention long lines and heavy crowds.
Address
Apollonia's Pizzeria, 5176 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Detroit style pie
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/trojanusc in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Recommended for NYC thin crust and Detroit style.
- Recommendsu/amoncada14 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Names it among several top picks.
- Recommendsu/OrneryMarket7847 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Names it among the best in LA for New York-style pizza.
- Recommendsu/boomsauceberrie in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Says they fully back Apollonia's.
- Mixedu/mgoflash in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Finds its NY-style pie below The Coop's, but its Detroit pie may be their best in LA.
- Recommendsu/abearhands in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Relays NY-raised friends at an LA pizza event calling Apollonia's the best.
- Recommendsu/MYipper in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Proposes adding Apollonia's from Mid-Wilshire to the list.
- Recommendsu/SmireyFase in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024value
Says Apollonia's is the one pizza place they would eat at if they could.
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- Mixedu/bmonkey1313 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024wait time
Calls it a great option, but says online attention has made crowds unbearable; visited before fame.
- Mixedu/bubbleteaegg in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024wait time
Says its NY-style is comparable to Esco's but draws much longer lines.
- Recommendsu/steverosenblatt in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Has heard it is great but hasn't tried it yet.
- Recommendsu/LouReads77777 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Calls it the top pizza in the city, with NY, Detroit and Chicago bar styles.
- Recommendsu/creamsauces in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024taste
Loved it, especially the Detroit-style pie, a personal favorite.
- Recommendsu/MrOobzie in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Lists it among recommended spots.
- Recommendsu/realdwighthoward4 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Ranks Apollonia's above the pizza being discussed.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.