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The Pizza Stop

As if a little slice of Brooklyn has been transported to Rochester, the Pizza Stop makes pizzas the way they do downstate; even NYC transplants approve! In addition to the thin Neapolitan style, they make a mean thick Sicilian as well, and their stuffed pizza is just over-the-top ridiculous. There's another location in Pittsford Plaza that is operated independently.

Address: 131 State St
Hours: Mon 11AM-3PM, Tue-Thu 11AM-6PM, Fri 11AM-8PM, Sat noon-8PM
Price: $3.50 for a cheese slice, $13 for a whole pie
Website: thepizzastoprochester.com (opens in a new tab)

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