Local

Exploring 5 new pizza spots in Kansas City

Stories by Kansas City Star journalists, with AI summarization

The curated articles spotlight new pizza spots in Kansas City. They emphasize eclectic spaces, diverse menus, and community connections. Northeast Pizza highlights its music-inspired ambiance and affordable slices. Ava Rae’s Pizzeria & Pub serves pizza alongside pastas and cocktails, aiming to become a community hub.

Jimmy B’s Pizza and Wings focuses on Detroit-style pies while expanding its reach. Pizza Tascio aims to integrate New York-style offerings in a growing neighborhood.

Northeast Pizza sells full pizzas, slices and salads. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 1: NEW KANSAS CITY PIZZA SHOP SERVES SLICES FOR LITTLE DOUGH: ‘EVERYONE CAN COME THERE’

The restaurant has fine-dining ties, but this one is for all. | Published February 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Ava Rae’s Pizzeria & Pub has opened in Olathe. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 2: NEW JOHNSON COUNTY PIZZA SHOP, BAR OPENS IN TIME FOR BIG GAMES: PASTA, COCKTAILS, MORE

“We’ve been really, really busy,” the owner said. “We’ve had people come back two to three times in one day just because they love the environment so much.” | Published March 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

NO. 3: A JAMES BEARD PIZZA RESTAURANT COMING TO KC’S RIVER MARKET? TECHNICALLY, YES

This budding entrepreneur shares a name with the famous restaurant industry awards. | Published June 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Hudnall

Pizza Tascio will have seven spots in the metro

NO. 4: BELOVED KANSAS CITY PIZZA SHOP IS OPENING ANOTHER AREA LOCATION

Pizza Tascio — a Kansas City favorite — is opening another location in the metro. | Published August 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Gambino’s Pizza is coming to Wichita. By Courtesy

NO. 5: WICHITA-BASED PIZZA RESTAURANT ‘EXCITED’ TO OPEN FIRST KANSAS CITY SPOT DOWNTOWN

Wichita-based Gambino’s Pizza will open a downtown Kansas City location early next year. | Published October 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.