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Best all-around pick
Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill
Findlay – Tiffin Avenue Corridor • Lively Sports-Bar Pizza And Grill • Best For Big Groups
A regional favorite where hefty pizzas share the table with wings, burgers, and plenty of TVs for the game.
If you are willing to make the quick drive down to Findlay, Beer Barrel delivers that classic “meet-everyone-here” atmosphere with consistently good pizza. The crust leans toward hearty and slightly chewy, piled with generous toppings and plenty of cheese. It is a natural choice when you have a crowd, want a full menu beyond pizza, and do not mind lingering over another round.
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Classic Ohio-style pie
Jac & Do's Pizza
Findlay – North Main Area • Old-School Thin-Crust Pizzeria • Local Favorite
An Ohio-born chain known for thin, square-cut pies that taste like weeknight pizza should.
Jac & Do's has that throwback feel: simple booths, a straightforward menu, and pizza that leans on crisp thin crust and edge-to-edge toppings. The pies are cut into party squares, which makes them easy to share or stretch for one more slice. From Gilboa, it is an easy drive for a no-fuss dinner that still feels like a treat.
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Best for crispy edge-to-edge
Donatos Pizza
Findlay – East Side • Crispy Thin-Crust Chain Spot • Best For Consistent Carryout
Famous for its ultra-thin crust and wall-to-wall pepperoni, Donatos is a go-to when you want predictable, crispy pies.
Donatos does one thing especially well: that shatter-crisp, thin crust loaded from corner to corner with toppings. It is ideal for nights when you are driving back toward Gilboa and want something hot, reliable, and ready on time. Order ahead, grab a couple of larges, and you are set for a movie night or post-game refuel.
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Closest crowd-pleaser
Marco's Pizza
Ottawa – Main Commercial Strip • Carryout-Focused Neighborhood Pizzeria • Best For Quick Pickup From Gilboa
A handy Ottawa stop for chewy, American-style pies with plenty of topping combos and crust options.
Just a short hop west from Gilboa, Marco's in Ottawa is one of the most convenient options when you want pizza fast without sacrificing flavor. Their dough has a soft, bready chew, and you can customize with different sauces, crust finishes, and toppings to please picky eaters. It is the kind of spot locals keep on speed dial for busy weeknights.
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Best for familiar comfort
Pizza Hut
Ottawa – Near The Main Highway • Casual Chain With Pan And Stuffed-Crust Pizzas • Best For Family Dine-In
A familiar name where pan pizzas, breadsticks, and big booths keep families happy after a short drive from Gilboa.
When you are craving that classic buttery pan crust or a stuffed-crust splurge, the Ottawa Pizza Hut is the closest full-service option to Gilboa. It is an easy choice for family dinners when you want table service, big pitchers of soda, and a spread of wings and breadsticks alongside the pies. The predictable menu and relaxed setting make it especially useful for mixed-age groups.