If you have never had Detroit-style pizza, let me put you on. It’s a thick (deep dish), rectangular pan pizza with the cheese pushed all the way out to the edges so it caramelizes into the most delicious crispy, buttery crust with the sauce spooned right on top. Crunchy edges, soft airy middle, absolute perfection…. and for the longest time, it felt completely off-limits for those of us who are gluten-free.
One quick but important note for this one, because Detroit-style is genuinely tricky to pull off gluten-free. Both of the spots below make their gluten-free crust with wheat starch, which is processed to remove the gluten, but that means neither option is safe for anyone with a wheat allergy. Both are also shared kitchens rather than fully dedicated gluten-free spots, but both have genuinely excellent cross contamination protocols, so tell them what you need and they will take great care of you! Let’s eat!
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Motor City Pizza
1425 FM 407 Suite 600, Lewisville, TX 75077
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Motor City is a Lewisville gem serving up authentic Detroit-style pizza, and yes, you can get that iconic crispy-edged pan pie gluten-free. You still get the buttery, cheesy caramelized edges and the thick, pillowy crust that makes this style so addictive, just made with a gluten-free crust so we finally get to join in on the fun. Don’t skip on an order of their cheesy bread too, it’ll change your life!
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Thunderbird Pies
7328 Gaston Ave #110, Dallas, TX 75214
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Thunderbird, over in East Dallas, comes from the team behind Cane Rosso and Zoli's, so you already know the pizza pedigree is serious. Their Detroit-style pies are the real deal, with Wisconsin brick cheese spread all the way to the edge for that crispy frico crust, a light and airy crumb, and sauce right on top, and all made gluten-free!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post does not constitute medical or dietary advice. Restaurant menus, ingredients, preparation methods, allergen protocols, and cross-contamination procedures are subject to change at any time without notice. Always consult directly with restaurant staff before ordering, disclose your dietary needs and sensitivities, and make decisions based on your own health requirements.
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