My Favorite Pizza in Portland

In the last week I've eaten from some of my favorite pizza places in Portland, and here they are:

Bella Faccia is probably my favorite pizza in the city, and conveniently, it's located across the street from where I live. If you like New York style with a flair of Portland, then this is the place for you. Giant, thin slices with the classic toppings or daily vegan and specialty pizzas will entice you as you come in the door. They also have gelato for dessert. The best time to go is Happy Hour, which is from 4pm until 6 pm, when for as little as $2.50 you can get a slice and a beer.

When I'm not in the mood for Bella Faccia, my next choice is American Dream Pizza on NE 46th and Glisan. It's a much more traditional style of pizza with a lot of toppings, but not to the extent of Flying Pie (see the next paragraph). Like all my favorite places they hand make and toss their dough. The crust and sauce is especially good here and one of the reasons I like it so much. It's not real cheap pizza, but it's worth every penny. And when you open the box the first time, you'll be in for a surprise when you see how it's cut.

Once a year I completely indulge myself with Flying Pie Pizza. I only go there about once a year because this pizza will fill you up about that long. They pile on the toppings here, and all the meats and veggies are thick cut and fresh. You'll be full after once piece, but you'll have a second out of pure enjoyment.

None of these places offer cheap pizza, but it's worth the extra price for good pie.