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Best overall pick
Montell's Pizza
Glenford Village Center • Small-Town Takeout And Drive-Thru Pizzeria • Go-To Local Favorite
Glenford's classic spot for hearty pies, subs, and an easy weeknight pickup.[5]
Montell's Pizza is Glenford's hometown shop, with a walk-up counter, drive-thru, and evening hours that fit small-town schedules.[5] Expect straightforward, generously topped pizzas with familiar flavors, plus wings and sandwiches that make it easy to feed a crowd. It is the kind of place where locals know the staff by name and out-of-towners feel like they have found the village hangout as soon as they pull up.
02
Best for lakeside plans
Pizza Cottage (Buckeye Lake)
Buckeye Lake Area East Of Thornville • Family-Friendly Dine-In And Carryout Shop • Best For Groups And Game Nights
A lively spot near the water, known for thin, crispy crusts and pizzas loaded edge to edge with toppings.
If your day includes a trip to Buckeye Lake, this Pizza Cottage location is a natural choice for refueling afterward. The menu runs from classic pepperoni and sausage to deluxe pies and oven-baked subs, with plenty of shareable appetizers for a table full of friends. Big booths, cold drinks, and generous portions make it easy to linger over a couple of pies before heading back toward Glenford.
03
Best square-cut classic
Cristy's Pizza (Somerset)
Somerset Village • Classic Ohio Square-Cut Pizza Shop • Best For Big Appetites
A Perry County staple offering cheesy, square-cut pizzas and hearty sides just a short drive from Glenford.
Cristy's in Somerset leans into that old-school Ohio style: pizzas cut into squares, with a sturdy crust and plenty of cheese. The menu is built for takeout nights, from specialty pies to breadsticks and wings that can fill a couple of pizza boxes in a hurry. It is an easy swing through town if you are coming back from errands or a ballgame and want enough food to cover dinner and next-day leftovers.
04
Best old-school parlor
Plaza Pizza (Newark)
Newark East Side • Old-School Neighborhood Pizzeria • Best For Carryout Comfort Food
A long-running local parlor with a loyal following for its saucy, cheese-heavy pies and friendly counter service.
Plaza Pizza in Newark feels like the kind of spot that has been part of family routines for decades, with simple toppings, house-favorite combos, and a sauce that regulars swear by. The focus is on takeout, so call ahead, pick up a couple of large pies, and you can be back on the road toward Glenford before the cheese has even started to cool. It is especially handy if you are already in town for shopping or errands and want to bring something easy home for dinner.
05
Best for consistent delivery
Donatos Pizza (Heath)
Heath Retail Corridor • Crispy Thin-Crust Regional Chain • Best For Customizable Orders And Delivery Reliability
A dependable pick for edge-to-edge thin-crust pizzas with lots of topping choices and streamlined online ordering.
When convenience matters as much as flavor, the Donatos in Heath is tough to beat, especially if you like a super-thin crust and toppings spread right to the edge. Between build-your-own options, specialty pies, and salads, it is easy to tailor a large order so everyone back in Glenford gets exactly what they want. The fast service and delivery-focused setup make it a smart backup plan on nights when cooking is just not happening.