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Closest crowd-pleaser
Mom & Dad's Dairy Bar & Pizza
Cedarville • Retro Counter-Service Pizza And Ice Cream Stand • Best Nearby Family Spot
Classic, shareable pies and soft-serve just a few minutes from Wilberforce.
Cedarville locals treat Mom & Dad's like a second dining room once the ovens and ice cream machines are humming. The pizza leans comforting and familiar—thick with cheese, straightforward toppings, and big trays that make feeding a carload of students or a whole family painless. Add milkshakes or sundaes and you’ve got an easy, all-ages outing that still feels like a treat.
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Quirky classic
Ha Ha Pizza
Yellow Springs • Eclectic, Veggie-Friendly Pie Shop • Best For Creative Toppings
A Yellow Springs institution known for chewy crusts, generous cheese, and playful topping combinations.
Ha Ha Pizza has been fueling strolls around Yellow Springs for decades, and it still feels like the town’s living room. The menu leans into fresh vegetables, herb-forward sauces, and combinations you won’t see at the big chains, which makes it a go-to for vegetarians and adventurous eaters. Grab a whole pie to share after a hike in the Glen or mix-and-match slices if your group can’t agree.
03
Destination pie and beer hall
Old Scratch Pizza
Beavercreek Near Fairfield Commons • Wood-Fired, Neapolitan-Inspired Pizzeria • Top Spot For Craft Pizza And Beer
Lively, industrial-style hangout turning out blistered, wood-fired pies and a strong craft beer list.
If you’re willing to make a slightly longer drive from Wilberforce, Old Scratch in Beavercreek is where to level up pizza night. The pies come out of the oven with charred, chewy edges, bright tomato sauce, and toppings that range from classic pepperoni to hot honey and house-made sausage. Long communal tables, fast counter service, and a deep tap list make it perfect for group meetups or post-game celebrations.
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Dayton-style legend
Marion's Piazza
Beavercreek On North Fairfield Road • Dayton-Style Thin-Crust Pizzeria • Best For Big Groups
A roomy, old-school parlor serving cracker-thin pizzas cut into squares, piled high with toppings.
Marion's is a Dayton-area rite of passage, and the Beavercreek location is the most convenient for Wilberforce. Expect ultra-thin crust, edge-to-edge toppings, and pizzas sliced into small squares that are easy to pass around a crowded table. The cavernous dining room, arcade vibe, and quick service make it an easy pick for birthday gatherings, team outings, or any night when you’re feeding a crowd.
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Downtown Xenia standby
Pizza Cottage
Downtown Xenia • Casual Dine-In And Carryout Pizzeria • Reliable All-Rounder
A comfortable spot in downtown Xenia with hefty pies, subs, and appetizers that suit most tastes.
Pizza Cottage gives Wilberforce and Xenia residents a consistent, no-drama option for everything from Friday-night delivery to a quick dine-in meal. The crust lands right between thin and thick, sturdy enough for multiple toppings but still soft at the edge, and the menu branches out into stromboli, garlic bread, and wings for mixed groups. It’s the kind of place you keep in your back pocket when you just need good, familiar pizza without overthinking it.