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Good Eats: East Lansing parlors offer hot, cheesy and unique pizzas

September 9, 2014
<p>Graduate students Stella Qian and Jingtai Liu eat a Hawaiian pizza Sept. 9, 2014, at Cottage Inn Pizza, 615 East Grand River Ave. Qian, who has been to Cottage Inn twice, said she enjoys the pizzas they offer. Julia Nagy/The State News</p>

Graduate students Stella Qian and Jingtai Liu eat a Hawaiian pizza Sept. 9, 2014, at Cottage Inn Pizza, 615 East Grand River Ave. Qian, who has been to Cottage Inn twice, said she enjoys the pizzas they offer. Julia Nagy/The State News

“It’s quick and cheap, but the quality is still great.” ­— Joe Coleman, pre-law freshman

Whether it be for their dinner deliveries or their ability to satisfy late-night cravings, Cottage Inn Pizza is a hot spot on Grand River Avenue for students looking to indulge their palate with a great after-midnight special. Head there after a night of partying with friends and grab a fresh, medium $5 pizza to take home.

Georgio’s Pizza

“It’s a nice treat, and gives me a chance to try unconventional pizza.” — Tyler Smeltekop, Main Library staff member

With all the different styles of pizza that Georgio’s offers, they’re generally all delicious. Their pizzas range from the mac “n” cheese with bacon pizza, to the black bean chicken and rice pizza. Along with these unconventional toppings, there is always the option to grab a slice of classic cheese and pepperoni. Georgio’s is now offering gluten-free pizza as well. This is a great spot to swing in and grab a slice.

Pizza House

“They have a variety of food with many different styles.” — Brandon Hayes, packaging senior

Pizza House has a wide selection to choose from beyond cheese and pepperoni, but they are especially known for their Chicago-style stuffed pizza. This is a unique pizza that features two layers of dough with toppings stuffed inside, then topped with the sauce baked right on top. Other favorites for MSU students are the Sicilian pizza, and super thin crust pizza.

Bell’s Greek Pizza

“I really like the weekly special and freshness of the pizza.” — Jay Samuels, applied engineering sciences senior

With just one bite of Bell’s Greek Pizza, it’s obvious this pie hasn’t been sitting out in the open all day. They sell a plain cheese and pepperoni pizza, but that’s not all Bell’s has to offer. For the college foodie, Bell’s provides a Greek pizza complete with feta cheese, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and black olives. They also bake a tasty Arabic-inspired chicken shawarma pizza topped with chicken, fresh garlic and tomatoes. With pizza slices as cheap as $1.50, students on a budget can’t go wrong with feeding their hunger here.

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