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Best overall pick
East of Chicago Pizza
Bluffton Main Street • Pizza Buffet And Carryout Chain • Go-To Family Option
A short drive from Beaverdam, East of Chicago in Bluffton delivers crowd-pleasing pan pizzas, a popular buffet, and easy carryout.
If you ask Beaverdam locals where they actually go for pizza, this Bluffton spot comes up quickly. The pan and specialty pies are hefty enough for hungry families, and the buffet makes it easy when nobody can agree on toppings. It is close enough for a quick weeknight run but still feels like a little outing into town.
02
Best for takeout night
Padrone's Pizza
North Bluffton Neighborhood Strip • Small-Town Takeout Pizzeria • Carryout And Delivery Favorite
Padrone's in Bluffton leans into classic Ohio-style pizza with generous toppings and reliable takeout.
Padrone's is the kind of small-town pizza shop where the staff starts to recognize your regular order. The crust runs on the thinner side with crisp edges, and they do not skimp on cheese or toppings. It is an easy call when you want to phone in a pie on the way home and be back in Beaverdam before it cools down.
03
Most familiar chain choice
Pizza Hut
I-75 Bluffton Exit • National Pan-Pizza Chain Restaurant • Reliable Classic
This Bluffton Pizza Hut is a straightforward choice for stuffed crust cravings, breadsticks, and predictable pan pizzas.
Sometimes you just want the exact pizza you grew up with, and this Pizza Hut scratches that itch. It is conveniently placed near the interstate, making it an easy stop after errands or a road trip. Expect all the familiar standards—pan pies, stuffed crust, wings, and that nostalgic dine-in feel if you choose to sit down.
04
Best for a sit-down meal
Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill
East Lima Along Harding Highway • Lively Sports-Bar Style Pizzeria • Best For Groups And Game Days
Beer Barrel in Lima pairs hefty Ohio-style pizzas with a big menu, plenty of TVs, and a busy, social atmosphere.
When you want more than just a quick carryout box, Beer Barrel is worth the extra drive from Beaverdam. The pizzas are substantial, with a slightly thicker crust and lots of edge-to-edge toppings, and there are enough other menu options to keep non–pizza eaters happy. It is a natural pick for meeting friends, catching a game, or lingering over a pitcher and a couple of specialty pies.
05
Best late-night style pie
Fat Jack's Pizza
West Lima Near Elida Road • Old-School Delivery And Carryout Joint • Late-Night And Game-Day Pick
Fat Jack's in Lima serves thin, square-cut pies loaded with toppings, built for sharing with a hungry crowd.
Fat Jack's has the no-frills, all-flavor energy of a classic Ohio pizza shop, with crackery crust and toppings spread right to the edge. It is especially handy for big orders—think game nights, kids’ sleepovers, or feeding a crew after a long day. Call ahead, grab a couple of large specialty pizzas, and the drive back to Beaverdam will smell fantastic.