Transplant Detroit Style Pizza

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4603 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712

Transplant Detroit Style Pizza is a Tucson-based pizzeria that draws inspiration from the iconic Detroit Style Pizza, which originated in 1946 at Buddy's Rendezvous. With a soft and airy square crust, caramelized cheese edges, and a crunchy exterior, their pizzas are baked in thick steel pans, staying true to the traditional method. While not aiming to replicate the original, Transplant Detroit Style Pizza pays homage to this regional specialty, offering a unique and delicious pizza experience.

Located on E. Speedway Blvd in Tucson, Transplant Detroit Style Pizza brings a taste of Detroit to the Southwest, serving up their signature pizzas with cheese first, followed by sauce, just like the classic preparation. With their Sicilian dough recipe and a commitment to quality, Transplant Detroit Style Pizza offers a delightful twist on a beloved pizza style, satisfying the cravings of pizza enthusiasts in Tucson.

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4.0134 reviews
Linda H.
9/8/2025

Being from Detroit you can imagine how excited I was to find an authentic Detroit style pizza! The pizza is absolutely delicious, nothing compares. The guys working there made us feel right at...

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Amy P.
5/3/2025

It was my hub's birthday and he chose Transplant because he was in the mood for pizza. We met family there, so we had a table of 9. This was our first visit to Transplant but it won't be our...

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Samantha L.
10/16/2025

Food was delicious, pizza even better the next day as leftovers. Shame there was no lunch special so overall pretty pricey for lunch--small, pizza and a salad. Service was good, only a few...

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Windy T.
8/23/2025

Came on a weekend afternoon..Service was fast and friendly. Started eith ruben eggrolls which were delicious. Then trued 2 different pizzas. Both excellent. Will for sure be back.

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Michael G.
3/6/2025

8x10 is enough for two at lunch. Next time I'll ask for it a bit more cooked. Pepperoni was top notch. Counter service then delivery to table.

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