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Classic Stark County pick
Pizza Oven – Navarre
Navarre, Southwest Of East Sparta • Old-School Stark County Pizzeria • Classic Local Institution
Stark County’s classic square-cut pizza, closest to East Sparta at the Navarre carryout shop.
If you grew up in Stark County, there’s a good chance Pizza Oven was on your table. The Navarre location is an easy hop from East Sparta and turns out the chain’s signature slightly sweet sauce, edge-to-edge toppings, and chewy crust. Call ahead on weekends; locals line up for party-sheet pies and pepperoni rolls.
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Small-town favorite
Kraus’ Pizza – Magnolia
Downtown Magnolia • Small-Town Carryout Shop • Best For Big Groups
Small-town Magnolia shop known for generously topped pies and friendly counter service.
Kraus’ in Magnolia feels like the neighborhood spot everyone claims as their own. The crust leans thicker and bready, built to hold a serious layer of cheese and toppings without getting soggy. It’s a solid choice when you’re feeding a team after a game or grabbing takeout on the way back to East Sparta.
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Creative topping pick
Lindsey’s Pizza – Canton South
Canton South Along Route 800 • Neighborhood Pizza And Subs Spot • Best For Late-Night Cravings
Canton South favorite with creative specialty pizzas and reliable delivery toward the East Sparta side.
Lindsey’s is where Canton South locals send people who want something beyond plain pepperoni. The menu runs from classic combinations to loaded specialty pies, plus subs and wings if not everyone in the group wants pizza. Portions are hearty, so one large usually stretches further than you expect.
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Pizza-and-chicken combo
Gionino’s Pizzeria – Canton South
Canton South Shopping Strip • Chain Pizzeria With Fried Chicken • Reliable Weeknight Option
Regional chain spot balancing crispy-crust pizza with its well-known fried chicken dinners.
Gionino’s has earned a following in Stark County for pairing pizza night with big boxes of JoJo’s and chicken. The Canton South shop is convenient when you’re coming up Route 800 and want one stop for a crowd. Order a pizza-and-chicken combo if you’re hosting and don’t want to cook anything else.
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Under-the-radar gem
Marscotti’s Pizza – South Canton
South Canton Neighborhood • Family-Run Italian-American Joint • Worth-The-Drive Specialty Pies
Unpretentious South Canton joint known for hearty, cheese-heavy pies and old-school flavor.
Marscotti’s leans into that classic, slightly greasy, foldable slice that hits the spot after a long day. The sauce is straightforward and savory, the cheese goes right to the edge, and reheated slices hold up well. It’s not fancy, but it’s the kind of dependable shop many locals quietly rank among their favorites.