Down North
8 people recommendvia r/philadelphia, r/philly10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Down North Pizza draws recommendations for Detroit-style pizza, with several diners naming it among their favorites. One commenter recommends it to someone who likes Pizza Hut-style pies, while noting the absence of stuffed crust. Another describes it as mainly a takeout spot. One diner likes both the pizza and the business's mission but would not put the pizza among their top picks.
Address
Down North Pizza, 2804 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Detroit style pizza
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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.
- Mixedu/dragonflyzmaximize in r/philadelphia · Jan 2024taste
Says Down North isn't top-tier pizza but is good with a great story and mission.
- Recommendsu/zitherine in r/philadelphia · Oct 2026
Recommends Down North Pizza, noting it has won awards.
- Recommendsu/tsarkees in r/philly · Sep 2024
Lists Down North as their favorite Detroit style.
- Recommendsu/Chuck710Taylor in r/philly · Sep 2024
Says they like Down North.
- Recommendsu/-One_Eye- in r/philadelphia · Nov 2026taste
Recommends Down North for someone who likes Pizza Hut, though it has no stuffed crust.
- Recommendsu/e_chi67 in r/philly · Sep 2024
Names Down North among their favorites.
- Mixedu/nemesisinphilly in r/philadelphia · Jan 2024
Questions Down North's essential status as the list's only pizza place.
- Recommendsu/Better-Grapefruit-56 in r/philadelphia · Nov 2026
Suggests Down North Pizza at 28th and Lehigh for more Detroit style.
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- Recommendsu/Nineinchdicks in r/philadelphia · Mar 2024taste
Names Down North among the best pies in the city right now.
- Recommendsu/crispydukes in r/philadelphia · Jan 2024
Defends Down North as locally owned with a mission, unlike a licensed brand.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.