01
Best lakeside pick
Pizza Cottage Buckeye Lake
Near Buckeye Lake • Lakefront Family Pizzeria • Classic Crowd-Pleaser
Busy lakeside spot known for crispy-edge pies, big portions, and a lively patio in season.
If your Brownsville plans include a drive to Buckeye Lake, Pizza Cottage is the easy choice for feeding a group. The crust lands in that sweet spot between thin and doughy, with plenty of cheese and a generous hand with toppings. Go early on summer weekends, stake out a table, and treat it like the unofficial dining room for a day on the water.
02
Worth-the-drive classic
Adornetto's Pizza — Maple Avenue
North Zanesville • Old-School Italian Pizzeria • Worth-The-Drive Institution
A Zanesville standby where thin, edge-to-edge cheese pies and red-sauce comfort keep families coming back.
Adornetto’s on Maple Avenue is one of those places people from Brownsville don’t mind driving to when a proper sit-down pizza night is in order. The pies come out blistered and cheesy with a classic Ohio thin crust that holds up well under hearty toppings. Pair a couple of large pizzas with a salad and garlic bread and you’ve got an easy, nostalgic night out.
03
Weeknight MVP
Christy's Pizza Heath
Heath Retail Corridor • Carryout And Delivery Joint • Weeknight Staple
Reliable thin-crust and square-cut pies that are tailor-made for an easy takeout run from Brownsville.
Christy’s in Heath is a go-to when you want something better than chain pizza without making a big production of it. The crust is thin, the slices come party-cut, and the menu hits all the familiar notes, from classic pepperoni to loaded deluxe combinations. Order ahead, swing through on your way back down Route 40, and you’ll be home with dinner before the game starts.
04
Local legend
Don & Sue's Pizza
West Newark Neighborhood • Tavern-Style Pizza Shop • Local Legend
A Newark favorite turning out saucy, square-cut pies in a no-frills, locals-first setting.
Don & Sue’s has the feel of a place that’s been doing its thing the same way for decades, in the best possible sense. Expect slightly sweet sauce, plenty of cheese, and those nostalgic square slices that disappear faster than you think. It’s an easy meet-in-the-middle option if you’re gathering friends from both the Brownsville and Newark sides.
05
Best for big groups
Tiberio's Pizza
North Newark • Casual Neighborhood Slice Shop • Best For Big Groups
Generous pies, friendly service, and a straightforward menu that makes ordering for a crowd painless.
Tiberio’s is the sort of unfussy neighborhood place where the focus is firmly on hot pizza and full stomachs. The crust has a bit more chew than typical bar-style spots, which works well when you start piling on toppings. Grab a couple of extra-large specialty pizzas and some cheesy bread and you’re set for a Brownsville movie night or post-game gathering.