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Best for lake days
Pizza Cottage Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake / Hebron • Lakeside Pizzeria And Bar • Crowd-Pleasing Destination
A lively lakeside spot known for loaded specialty pizzas, big patios, and pre- or post-boat gatherings.
Pizza Cottage is the go-to choice when you want a classic central Ohio pie before or after time on Buckeye Lake. The crust runs on the thinner, crispy side, with generous toppings and plenty of specialty combinations that suit both picky eaters and adventurous groups. In warm weather, the patio and relaxed bar vibe make it feel like a mini lake vacation just a few minutes from Kirkersville.
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Best wood-fired pies
Elliot's Wood Fired Kitchen & Tap
Pataskala • Wood-Fired Kitchen And Taproom • Neighborhood Date-Night Pick
A polished but relaxed spot where blistered wood-fired pizzas share the menu with craft beer and elevated bar snacks.
Elliot's brings a more modern take on pizza, with a wood-fired oven that turns out pies with charred, airy crusts and carefully chosen toppings. It works equally well for a casual date night or a small group that wants something nicer than standard delivery without driving into Columbus. If you like to sample local or regional beers alongside your pizza, the tap list is a steady part of the draw.
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Classic square-cut favorite
Plaza Pizza
East Newark • Old-School Carryout Pizzeria • Local Staple For Takeout
A long-running Licking County standby known for thin, square-cut pies that make easy work of feeding a crowd.
Plaza Pizza leans into that nostalgic central Ohio style: thin crust, edge-to-edge toppings, and pizzas cut into party squares. It’s the kind of place locals call when they need to cover a birthday, team party, or last-minute family get-together without overthinking the menu. From Kirkersville, it’s an easy drive into Newark, and the reliable quality makes it worth planning ahead for a pickup run.
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Best for thin-crust carryout
Donatos Pizza Hebron
Hebron Strip • Chain Pizzeria With Thin-Crust Focus • Reliable Weeknight Option
A convenient stop along the main Hebron stretch for ultra-thin, edge-to-edge pepperoni and quick carryout or delivery.
Donatos is a familiar Ohio name, and the Hebron location is especially handy for Kirkersville residents who want something predictable on a busy night. The hallmark is the cracker-thin crust and the signature pepperoni that covers nearly every inch of the pie. It’s not a long, lingering dine-in experience, but for consistent, fast pizza before a game or after work, it does its job well.
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Best for big groups
Flyers Pizza & Subs Pataskala
Downtown Pataskala • Casual Pizza And Sub Shop • Family-Friendly Favorite
A laid-back local chain spot with hearty pies, wings, and subs that make it easy to feed a table of mixed tastes.
Flyers in Pataskala is built for families and teams, with plenty of topping options, thick-cut pepperoni, and crust styles that range from classic to thicker, doughier bakes. The menu stretches beyond pizza into wings, subs, and salads, so everyone can find a fallback favorite. It’s close enough to Kirkersville for a relaxed sit-down meal, but also works nicely for large takeout orders when you have a house full of guests.