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Best overall pick
Smitty's Pizza Company
Mount Gilead • Family-Run Pizzeria • Local Favorite
A small-town pizza shop known for generous toppings, friendly service, and consistently hot, fresh pies.
Smitty's is the kind of place where the staff quickly learns your name and your go-to order. The crust is sturdy without being heavy, with plenty of cheese and toppings that feel more like a hometown kitchen than a corporate recipe book. Call ahead on Friday nights, because locals lean on this spot for game-day and movie-night carryout.
02
Best for a small-town night out
Cardington Pizza Barn
Cardington • Quirky Small-Town Pizza Barn • Best For Families
A laid-back pizza stop in Cardington that pairs hearty pies with a cozy, lived-in small-town vibe.
Cardington Pizza Barn feels exactly like the name suggests: relaxed, unpretentious, and geared toward big family tables. The pizzas lean classic—pepperoni, sausage, and veggie combos—with enough cheese and sauce to satisfy hungry kids and parents alike. It is an easy pick when you want a casual sit-down meal a short drive from Edison.
03
Best for big groups
East of Chicago Pizza
Mount Gilead – East Side • Buffet-Friendly Pan-Pizza Chain • Best For Big Groups
A flexible option with pan pizzas, subs, and salads that works well for teams, church groups, and hungry crews.
East of Chicago in Mount Gilead is built for variety: thick pan crusts, lighter traditional crusts, and plenty of toppings so everyone at the table can find something they like. Locals appreciate the value on larger orders, especially for birthday parties or post-game celebrations. It is not fancy, but it delivers predictable, crowd-pleasing pizza close to Edison.
04
Most reliable carryout
Pizza Hut
Mount Gilead – South Side • Classic Dine-In Chain • Most Reliable Carryout
A familiar name turning out classic pan and hand-tossed pizzas with fast, dependable carryout service.
For many Edison residents, the Mount Gilead Pizza Hut is the default when nobody feels like cooking. The menu is exactly what you expect—stuffed crust, wings, breadsticks—but the convenience and consistent bake keep it in regular rotation. It is especially handy on busy weeknights when you want something predictable on the table in a hurry.
05
Worth the drive
Donatos Pizza
Marion • Ohio Thin-Crust Chain • Worth The Drive For Crispy Thin Crust
A regional favorite known for edge-to-edge toppings on a crisp, square-cut thin crust that is ideal for sharing.
If you are willing to drive up to Marion, Donatos rewards you with a distinctly Ohio-style thin crust loaded all the way to the edge. The pepperoni and deluxe combinations are standouts, cut into small squares that work well for groups or casual snacking. It is a smart choice when you want something a bit different from the usual pan or hand-tossed pies near Edison.