01
Small-town classic
Emma's Frosty Kreme & Pizza
In Beaver Village • Retro Ice-Cream Stand And Pizzeria • Best For A Summer Slice
A seasonal roadside staple where you can grab a hot pizza and a cold cone in one stop.
Locals know Emma's as the place to roll up after a ballgame or a drive through the hills and grab a simple, satisfying pizza. The crust leans classic Midwest—sturdy, a little chewy, and piled with toppings—and you can follow it up with soft-serve or a flurry. It is casual, affordable, and feels exactly like a small-town night out should.
02
Family dinner standby
Cardo's Pizza & Pasta
Waverly, Off Us-23 • Classic Ohio-Style Pizza Parlor • Best For Families
A dependable spot for thickly topped pies, pasta, and plenty of space for a crowd.
Cardo's in Waverly is a go-to when you want a familiar, hearty pizza that feeds a whole family without much fuss. Their pizzas come with a generous layer of cheese and toppings, plus there are pastas and subs if someone in the group is not in a pizza mood. It is the kind of place where youth teams pile in after games and regulars are greeted by name.
03
Weeknight takeout hero
Giovanni's Pizza
Waverly • Carryout And Delivery Pizza Shop • Local Favorite
A reliable choice for cheesy, edge-to-edge pizzas when you want to call it in and stay home.
Giovanni's is popular for its slightly sweet sauce, plenty of cheese, and the kind of square-cut pies that hold up well on the drive back to Beaver. The menu runs wide, with wings, sandwiches, and sides that make it easy to build a full meal from one call. It shines on busy weeknights when cooking is not in the cards but you still want something that feels homemade.
04
Destination pizza night
Arch & Eddie's
Downtown Jackson • Brick-Oven Pizza Pub • Best For Craft Beer And Pizza
A lively downtown spot pairing creative pizzas with a solid craft beer list.
Arch & Eddie's is worth the short drive from Beaver if you want more of a night out than a quick takeout run. Pizzas come with thoughtful topping combinations, crisped in a hot oven that gives the crust a bit of char and chew. Sit on the patio or grab a booth, order a local brew, and treat it like an evening destination rather than just a meal stop.
05
Road-trip slice stop
Cardo's Pizza & Pasta
Piketon, Near The Highway • Small-Town Pizza Takeout Spot • Road-Trip Pizza Stop
Conveniently placed for grabbing a box of pizza between Beaver and points south on US-23.
The Piketon Cardo's is especially handy when you are already out on the highway and want to bring dinner back toward Beaver. The pies are consistent with the Waverly location—hearty, generously topped, and easy to share. Call ahead from the road, swing in to pick up, and you can be home with a hot pizza in the time it would have taken to cook frozen.