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Classic hometown choice
Fox's Pizza Den
Along Oh-7 In Tuppers Plains • Family-Friendly Chain Pizzeria • Best Overall Pick
A dependable local outpost for big, shareable pies and easy weeknight dinners right in Tuppers Plains.
If you live in or around Tuppers Plains, this is the spot you’re most likely to have on speed dial. The menu runs from straightforward pepperoni to heavier specialty pies, plus stromboli and subs for non-pizza eaters. It’s casual, consistent, and an easy choice when you want plenty of food without driving into Athens.
02
Creative pies and crusts
Avalanche Pizza
East Athens On Columbus Road • Artisan Takeout-Focused Pizzeria • Best For Creative Toppings
An Athens favorite known for inventive topping combos, chewy crust, and big-flavor specialty pies worth the drive.
Avalanche leans into bold, sometimes wild topping combinations, so it’s the place to go when you’re bored with plain cheese and pepperoni. The crust has that mix of chew and char that pizza obsessives look for, and the menu includes plenty of vegetarian and meat-heavy options. Call ahead on busy evenings—locals know this is one of the area’s most distinctive pies.
03
Campus-era staple
Courtside Pizza
Uptown Athens Near The Courthouse • Laid-Back College Hangout • Best For Groups
A long-running uptown joint where big pies, pitchers, and a buzzy college-town atmosphere come standard.
Courtside is the kind of place where Ohio University alumni swap stories about late nights and shared pizzas. Expect thin-to-medium crust pies, plenty of cheese, and classic toppings rather than fussy gourmet combinations. It’s ideal when you’re meeting friends in Athens and want a casual spot where a couple of large pizzas can feed a whole table.
04
Go-to for slices
Goodfella's Pizza
Court Street In Uptown Athens • Busy Slice Counter • Best For Late-Night
A Court Street standby dishing out oversized, foldable slices to students, townies, and visitors well into the night.
Goodfella’s is built around the slice: big, New York–style cuts you can grab in a couple of minutes between errands or bar stops. Toppings are straightforward but satisfying, and the counter-service setup keeps things moving even when the line stretches to the door. From a Tuppers Plains perspective, it’s handy when you’re already in town for a game, concert, or OU event and want a quick, filling bite.
05
Thin-crust crowd-pleaser
Donatos Pizza
East State Street In Athens • Fast-Casual Ohio Pizza Chain • Best For Quick Carryout
A reliable stop for edge-to-edge thin-crust pies, easy online ordering, and efficient carryout on the east side of Athens.
Donatos is especially popular with families and teams thanks to its crispy thin crust and generous spread of toppings. The East State Street location is convenient if you’re coming into Athens for shopping or errands and want to bring a hot pizza back toward Tuppers Plains. Order ahead for smooth, in-and-out pickup and add a salad or wings to round out the meal.