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Things are about to get cheesy in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Pizza Week returns Monday-Sunday, Nov. 11-17 and with it is bringing $10 pizza deals from more than 30 restaurants.
You can find participating restaurants and their offerings — pies that are at minimum 10 inches — with the official Pizza Week app. And by checking in and eating pizza, you can also win prizes. If you check into four locations, you’ll automatically be entered to win a grand prize of $300 in gift cards.
You can also earn points by checking in on the app and eating pizza. The person who earns the most points wins the title of “Biggest Pizza Lover in Cincinnati” as well as $300 in gift cards. And for the chance to win a daily prize, post your pizza (and Braxton beer) photos to your Instagram stories and tag @cincypizzaweek. You’ll automatically be entered for the chance to win $25 gift cards throughout the week, with a new winner drawn daily from tagged stories.
Whether you like just plain cheese or something a little unique, Cincinnati Pizza Week is a great way to get out and celebrate Cincinnati’s food culture, no matter which way you slice it. Keep scrolling to see just some of the $10 pizza deals we’re excited to try.
Two Cities Pizza Co.
202 W. Main St., Mason; 7373 Kingsgate Way, West Chester
Pizza Deal: Thyme Square: A 12″ with thyme, mushrooms, red onions, shaved parmesan, truffle oil, mozzarella and white sauce. Photo: Provided by Two Cities Pizza Co.Trophy Pizza
10325 Reading Road, Evendale; 2750 Park Ave., Norwood (Factory 52)
Pizza Deal: 20″ Plain Pie: A staple New York-style pizza, with a crispy crust; an oh-so-satisfying chew and char; bright, fresh tomato sauce with a balance of sweet and tangy; and creamy, whole-milk mozzarella. Photo: Provided by Trophy PizzaVoodoo Brewing Company
120 E. Eighth St., Downtown; 9456 Water Front Drive, West Chester
Pizza Deal No. 1: Voo-dill Pickle Pizza: House-made roasted garlic pesto, shredded mozzarella, thick-cut pickles and Voodoo’s super top-secret Voo-dill seasoning. 12″.
Pizza Deal No. 2: Big Easy Cheesy: House-made roasted garlic pesto or house-made marinara topped with shredded mozzarella. 12″. Photo: Provided by Voodoo Brewing CompanyKiller Queen
180 E. Freedom Way, The Banks
Pizza Deal: Spicy Slices: A 10″ oven-baked pizza, topped with sauce, provolone, mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni and banana peppers, brushed with garlic and pizza spices. Photo: Provided by Killer QueenThe Gruff
129 E. Second St, Covington
Pizza Deal No. 1: Chili Goats Gruff: Cincinnati-style chili base, topped with smoked cheddar, mozzarella and sliced hot dog. Finished with green onion and yellow mustard. 12″.
Pizza Deal No. 2: Cheese: 12″ pizza with red sauce and mozzarella. Photo: Provided by The GruffPoseidon’s Pizza
8640 Haines Drive, Florence
Pizza Deal: The Florence: Florence signature sauce, Ezzo pepperoni, mozzarella, ricotta, hot honey and basil. 12″. Photo: Provided by Poseidon's PizzaDewey’s Pizza
Multiple locations
Pizza Deal No. 1: Ryan’s Inferno: Pain is Good Edition — 11″ pie with olive oil, mozzarella and all-natural chicken tossed in 100% Pain hot sauce (as featured on Hot Ones) and topped with gorgonzola and red onion, with Dewey’s Peppercorn Ranch and celery added after the bake.
Pizza Deal No. 2: Dewey’s Original: 11″ pie with red sauce and mozzarella and baked to perfection. Photo: Provided by Dewey's PizzaFireside Pizza
773 E McMillan St., Walnut Hills
Pizza Deal: Sensational Sweet Potato: A 10″ pizza with a garlic oil base, topped with fontina, black kale, sweet potatoes, bacon and balsamic onions. Photo: Provided by Fireside PizzaCatch-a-Fire Pizza
9290 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash; 511 N. Broadway St., Lebanon; 3044 Harrison Ave., Westwood (West Side Brewing); 5920 Hamilton Ave., College Hill
Pizza Deal No. 1: Crazy Potatoheads: 10″ pie with crème fraîche, bacon, potato, jalapeño, four cheeses, white cheddar, scallion and ranch.
Pizza Deal No. 2: One Love: 10″ pizza with red sauce and four cheeses (mozzarella, provolone, asiago and romano). Photo: Provided by Catch-a-Fire PizzaHoppin’ Vines
8150 Montgomery Road, Kenwood
Pizza Deal No. 1: Pepperoni Hot Honey: 10″ pizza with fire-roasted tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and parmesan, drizzled with house-made hot honey.
Pizza Deal No. 2: Margherita: A 10″ pizza with garlic oil, crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and parmesan. Photo: Provided by Hoppin' VinesStrong’s Brick Oven Pizza
1 E. High St., Lawrenceburg; 336 Monmouth St., Newport; 10336 US-42, Union; 6166 Bridgetown Road, Green Township; 8794 Reading Road, Reading
Pizza Deal No. 1: Strong’s 10″ Create-Your-Own, One-Item Pizza: Old-World-style pizza with a base of sliced mozzarella and homemade sauce, baked in Strong’s Italian brick oven.
Pizza Deal No. 2: Your choice of any of Strong’s 10″ Speciality Pies: The Cosentino, 3 Cheese Bianca, Diavolo Dolce, Almost Famous Hot and Spicy, The Margherita or Quattro Formaggi. Photo: Provided by Strong’s Brick Oven PizzeriaTaft’s Brewpourium
4831 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village
Pizza Deal: The Pizza Week Pie: A small (10″) two-topping pizza. Photo: Provided by Taft's BrewpouriumTwelve08
1208 Springfield Pike, Wyoming
Pizza Deal No. 1: Margherita: A classic Margherita with a base of crushed Stanislaus tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, cooked in a wood-fired oven.
Pizza Deal No. 2: The Big Dill: Features house-made roasted garlic oil, house buffalo sauce, shredded mozzarella and house-pickled English cucumbers, all topped with a ranch swirl. Photo: Provided by Twelve08Cork N Crust
710 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue
Pizza Deal No. 1: Spicy Hawaiian: 10″ Neapolitan-style pizza with Cork N Crust’s signature classico sauce, special mix of mozzarella and provolone and a blend of capicola and pineapple, topped with a drizzle of hot honey.
Pizza Deal No. 2: The Chardonnay: A customer favorite featuring Bianca sauce (a house-made, garlic-infused olive oil), their special mix of mozzarella and provolone, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh garlic baked to perfection on their famous crust and topped with fresh rosemary. 10″.
Pizza Deal No. 3: Pepperoni: A 10″, Neapolitan-style pizza with their signature classico sauce, special mix of mozzarella and provolone and pepperoni. Photo: Provided by Cork N CrustSayler Park Pizza
6595 Gracely Drive, Sayler Park
Pizza Deal No. 1: Ap-Pie-Tizer: Freshly baked garlic parmesan sticks served with a side of house-made bruschetta mix.
Pizza Deal No. 2: A 12″-round hand-tossed New York-style crust with sausage, bacon, caramelized onions and diced tomatoes.
Pizza Deal No. 3: Blueberry Bake: 10″ square, freshly baked dough with cinnamon, sugar, blueberry pie topping and a sweet cobbler drizzle. Photo: Provided by Sayler Park PizzaThe Works Pizza
20 Grear Millitzer Place, Loveland
Pizza Deal No. 1: Sweet Inferno: A 10″ crust topped with a mozzarella and provolone blend, zesty pepperoni and a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey for a sweet-spicy kick.
Pizza Deal No. 2: Mediterranean: Featuring artichokes, tomatoes, green peppers, black olives, spinach and creamy feta all melded together with rich mozzarella cheese on an oil and garlic sauce base. 10″. Photo: Provided by The WorksBarrel House Kitchen & Bar
9640 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason
Pizza Deal: Cuban: An 11″ pie with mustard, mozzarella, pulled pork, Italian ham, pickles and smoked gouda.
Pizza Deal: White: An 11″ pizza with olive oil, a three-cheese blend and roasted garlic, topped with fresh basil. Photo: Provided by Barrel House Kitchen & Bar
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