The Absolute Best Pizza in Clarksburg

Clarksburg has more pizza than it knows what to do with, and most of it is fine, which is the nicest thing you can say about a lot of it. You can get a flawless coal-fired crust at Mia Margherita or a burnt one at Brickside, and neither will surprise you.

There’s flatbread at Mountain State Brewing that’s better than half the actual pizza in town, and La Guadalupana’s tortilla-based creation that’s technically pizza, which is a stretch. The pepperoni rolls from Home Industry Bakery beat most slices in the county, so that tells you something.

I ate all of it so you don’t have to. Here’s where to spend your money.

Mia Margherita Coal Fired Pizzeria

Highlights
Flawless thin crust texture
Gluten-free crust available
Handles large groups promptly
Kids’ pasta and pizza
Busy Friday night success

I walked into Mia Margherita on a Friday night expecting a wait. I got a table. The thin crust is flawless, crisp without shattering, and the coal-fired char is real. They handled a large group without breaking stride, which is rare. Kids' pasta and pizza came out fast. The gluten-free crust exists; I didn't try it, but it's there. The room was loud, but not unpleasant. Service stayed competent. I left full and slightly impressed. That's more than most places manage.

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Mountain State Brewing Co

Highlights
Kickin' chicken flatbread wins
Patio welcomes dogs gladly
Spinach dip worth ordering
Service stays consistently sharp
Brown ale pairs nicely

Mountain State Brewing Co does not serve pizza. It serves flatbread, which is close enough if you squint. The kickin' chicken flatbread wins the night. The spinach dip is worth ordering, even if it feels like a side dish masquerading as an appetizer. Service stayed sharp, and the patio accepted my dog without complaint. The brown ale pairs nicely with everything, especially the salt. I sat outside, watched traffic, and thought about ordering another beer. I did. No regrets.

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Mazza’s Pizzeria and Hoagie Shop

Highlights
Best hoagie in Clarksburg
Clean, friendly, hot food
Fresh salads, decent portions

Mazza’s is a hoagie shop that happens to sell pizza. The pizza is fine. The hoagie is the reason you come. It's the best hoagie in Clarksburg, and I say that without hyperbole. The place is clean, the staff friendly, and the food comes out hot. Salads are fresh, portions decent. I ordered a hoagie, not pizza, and I was right to do so. If you want pizza, go elsewhere. If you want a proper sandwich, this is your stop.

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Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Highlights
Open late, thank goodness
Massive salads with fries
Laid-back evening atmosphere
Helpful waitstaff on duty

Primanti Bros. stays open late. That alone earns points. I walked in at a reasonable hour and ordered a salad. It was massive, with fries on top, because of course. The waitstaff were helpful, which surprised me given the hour. The atmosphere is laid-back, the kind of place you don't dress up for. Pizza is available, but the salad is the move. I ate too much, paid the bill, and drove home in a food coma. Worth it.

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Brickside Bar & Grille

Highlights
Homemade chips and fries
Laid-back, charming atmosphere
Decent burgers, inconsistent cooking
Pizza arrives burnt underneath
Pricey steak, over-salted

Brickside has charm. The homemade chips and fries are excellent. The burgers are decent, though cooking consistency is a gamble. My pizza arrived with a burnt underside. Not charred, burnt. The steak is pricey and over-salted, which is a shame. I wanted to like this place more. The atmosphere is cozy, the staff friendly. But when the kitchen can't keep the bottom of a pizza from carbonizing, I can't recommend the pizza. Stick to the chips.

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The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival

Highlights
Annual Friday spirit shines
Great food, people, music
True festival atmosphere Friday
Unexpected sights possible daily

The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival isn't a pizzeria. It's a weekend event with food vendors. Friday night, the spirit is true: music, people, and enough fried dough to clog an artery. The pizza available is festival pizza, which means it's hot, greasy, and satisfying in the moment. You might see something unexpected. I did. The festival is worth it for the atmosphere, not for a critical pizza review. Go for the experience, eat the pizza, don't overthink it.

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Grilled Club Cafe

Highlights
Vintage decor, welcoming staff
BLT Supreme worth double-ordering
Owner explains ordering, assists
Breakfast options impress regulars
Fair prices, friendly service

Grilled Club Cafe has vintage decor and a welcoming staff. The owner will explain the menu and then help you order. I got the BLT Supreme. I should have ordered two. It's that good. Breakfast options are popular with regulars, and I can see why. Prices are fair. Service is friendly. The place feels like a diner from a movie, but real. If you're looking for pizza, this isn't it. If you're looking for a sandwich that makes you forget about pizza, this is it.

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Alfredos of Clarksburg & Bridgeport

Highlights
Family-owned, beautifully plated dishes
Spicy chicken shrimp penne standout
Stuffed gyros with fresh fixings
Best steak sub in West Virginia
Clean, friendly, efficient service

Alfredos is family-owned and plates things like they care. The spicy chicken shrimp penne is the standout, and I'm not even a pasta person. The stuffed gyros come with fresh fixings. The steak sub is the best in West Virginia, and I'll fight anyone who disagrees. The pizza is fine, but the menu goes beyond that. Service is clean, friendly, and efficient. I left with a full stomach and a mild sense of guilt for not trying more. Next time.

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Home Industry Bakery

Highlights
Big, delicious pepperoni rolls
Excellent gas-station pepperoni rolls
Lots of pepperoni throughout
Great donuts, too
Worth seeking out storefront

Home Industry Bakery makes pepperoni rolls. Big ones. They put pepperoni throughout, not just on top. The gas-station versions are excellent, which is a compliment. The storefront is worth seeking out. I also tried the donuts. They're great. This isn't a pizza place, but if you're in Clarksburg and you want a pepperoni roll that beats most pizzas, come here. I ate two. I'm not ashamed. The dough is soft, the pepperoni is plentiful, and the price is right.

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Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe

Highlights
Pepperoni rolls are good
Sandwiches really good
Turkey Goddess especially good
Club sandwich good value

Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe sells pepperoni rolls. They're good. The sandwiches are really good. The Turkey Goddess is especially good. The club sandwich is a good value. I didn't try the pizza because they don't have pizza. This is a bakery and cafe. If you want a reliable lunch, this works. The staff is friendly, the bread is fresh, and the portions are fair. I left satisfied, which is more than I can say for some pizza joints.

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La Guadalupana Antojitos Mexicanos

Highlights
Superior—and only—pizza option.
Mexican food sold here.
Flat-top rhythmic, not pizza.
Spicy, unless you're a kid.
Co-located with grocery mart.

La Guadalupana is the only place in Clarksburg selling pizza that also sells Mexican groceries. The pizza is superior, mostly because it's the only option. The flat-top is rhythmic, not pizza. It's more of a tortilla-based creation. Spicy, unless you're a kid. The grocery mart next door is convenient. I ordered the pizza, ate it, and wondered what I just consumed. It's not bad, just different. If you're adventurous, try it. If you want traditional pizza, go elsewhere.

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Meadowbrook Mall

Highlights
Compact mall with everything
Movie theater and arcade
Food court variety
Kids play area
Tire balancing nearby

Meadowbrook Mall is a compact mall. It has everything you need: a movie theater, an arcade, a food court, and a kids play area. The food court has pizza, but it's mall pizza. You know the kind. The tire balancing nearby is oddly convenient. I went for the pizza and stayed for the arcade. The pizza is forgettable. The mall itself is fine. If you're already here, eat the pizza. If you're not, don't make a special trip. That's the truth.

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