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Sauce ladled over the top of a round upside-down pie, O’Scugnizzo Pizzeria

Best South Shore Bar Pizza

A ranked guide to South Shore Bar entries across The Slice Index.

2 entries · 2 open · 0 closed/archive

A regional specialty from Boston-land, particularly the old taverns around Brockton on Massachusetts’ South Shore. Traditionally these are small, 10-inch pies baked in well-oiled pans, with a thin, almost cracker-like crust and cheese spread all the way to the edges, creating deeply caramelized edges similar to Detroit-style pizza. The cheese often includes cheddar, which gives the pizza a certain richness.

Score keyTop Tier · 9.0+Great · 8.0–8.9Worth the Calories · 6.5–7.9All Pizza’s Good, Right? · Below 6.5
#1
dill pickle slices and crinkle chips on square-cut tavern pie, Wayfarer

Wayfarer

Dayton, KY · Tavern, South Shore Bar · Apr 2025

9.5Top Tier

This is one I’ve been looking forward to writing. I first reviewed Wayfarer in January 2024 from a pop-up at Mike Dew’s kitchen. I was highly impressed (you can go back and read that initial review). Now, I’m u…

#2
Blaze

Blaze

Bar Harbor, ME · South Shore Bar · Nov 2026

7.1Worth the Calories

Ah, autumn in New England! The crisp fall air. The crunch of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The brilliant colors of the changing foliage. It’s the perfect time to don your favorite heavy plaid…