My Friend Derek's
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/SeattleWA, r/Seattle, r/AskSeattle17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend My Friend Derek's, and several point to its Detroit-style pies, with one calling it the best Detroit style. One diner says the food delivers despite high expectations. One ranks Jets above it and calls it pricier, while another rates it better than Jets. One diner says it is not Chicago-style, and one in Fremont notes pickup is scheduled only.
Address
My Friend Derek’s, 2108 N 55th St, Seattle, WA 98103
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Detroit style pizza
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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.
- Caveatu/DeliciousPair1850 in r/SeattleWA · Aug 2026taste
Ranks Jets above this pricier sit-down spot, implying Jets is the better pizza.
- Recommendsu/DuckWatch in r/Seattle · Mar 2026taste
Lists this place among Seattle's great pizza spots and calls it killer.
- Recommendsu/drgonzo44 in r/Seattle · Mar 2024taste
Calls it a close second for best pizza in town.
- Recommendsu/EclecticEel in r/SeattleWA · Aug 2026taste
Calls it better than Jets, after saying Jets is legit.
- Recommendsu/fuzzierworsefeet in r/SeattleWA · Jun 2025
Lists My Friend Derek's among their pizza picks.
- Recommendsu/delicious_things in r/AskSeattle · Nov 2025
Names it among standout local pizza spots in a reply defending the city's pizza scene.
- Recommendsu/civil_politics in r/SeattleWA · Jun 2025
Names My Friend Derek's as a favorite in the city.
- Recommendsu/Turbodong in r/SeattleWA · Jul 2026
Rates My Friend Derek's as essential and sees Detroit style as squarer and shallower.
Show all 17 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Next-Advantage5373 in r/AskSeattle · Apr 2025taste
Points to this place specifically for its Detroit pies.
- Recommendsu/Thin_Fish2288 in r/Seattle · Feb 2026taste
Names it as a good option, noting high expectations but saying the food still delivers on quality.
- Recommendsu/No-Conversation3860 in r/Seattle · Dec 2025
Suggests checking it out for anyone who likes Detroit-style pizza.
- Mixedu/aimless_ly in r/Seattle · Jan 2026
Agrees it makes good pie but says it doesn't fit Chicago style.
- Recommendsu/5MileBurrito in r/SeattleWA · Jun 2025taste
Calls My Friend Derek's the best Detroit style.
- Recommendsu/FredditSurfs in r/Seattle · Mar 2024
Says My Friend Derek's in Fremont is pretty good, though pickup is scheduled only.
- Recommendsu/p739397 in r/Seattle · Jan 2026
Says they'd also gladly eat this place's pizza whenever it's offered.
- Recommendsu/Alternative-Yam6780 in r/Seattle · Jan 2026taste
Says this place makes a really good pie.
- Recommendsu/doughcoates in r/SeattleWA · Jun 2025wait time
Recommends My Friend Derek's for Detroit style and advises going early.
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