Best place for pizza

1. Fat Jack's, Lima

Location: 1806 N. West St., 2340 Spencerville Road and 801 Findlay Road (carryout only), Lima

Hours: 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday

Phone: West Street: 419-227-1813; Spencerville Road: 419-229-2002; Findlay Road: 419-223-1600

Highlights: Fat Jack's has been tossing signature thin crust pizzas for 37 years. Take the team after the game to Fat Jack's new location on Spencerville Road. It's more than accommodating. Also, those with special gluten-free needs will also find a great pizza at Fat Jack's.

2. Beer Barrel, Lima

Location: 2625 W. Market St., 1840 S. Dixie Highway, Lima

Hours: Market St.: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Dixie Highway: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Phone: Both locations: 419-229-6211

Highlights: Pizza can be ordered with an original crust, Chicago deep dish or East Coast thin and crispy. Sure everyone loves pepperoni on their pizza, but step outside the box and expand your horizons with a Mediterranean pizza loaded with eggplant, plum tomatoes, cheese and basil or order one of many specialty pizzas at Beer Barrel. Delicious!

3. Chuffer's Pizza and Drive-Thru, Spencerville

Location: 13305 Spencerville Road, Spencerville

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday

Phone: 419-647-6320

Highlights: Everyone needs a little variety in their lives, and Chuffer's Pizza is the place to put a new spin on traditional pizza. Stop by for a chicken, taco or Reuben pizza. The dough is made fresh and pies come in five different sizes. Chuffer's is located on the west side of town off state Route 117.

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