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Toni's Detroit Style Pizza
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Toni's Detroit Style Pizza

Ranked № 18 restaurant in Charleston, SC · 1795 N Hwy 17 APT 1, Mt Pleasant

Detroit-style square pies with crispy, lacey cheese edges, served out of a strip mall on Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.

Community rating
4.8
Based on 904 ratings
118 locals voted4.8 on Google
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Word on the street

What locals are saying

Toni's is widely regarded as the best — and one of the only — Detroit-style pizza spots in the Mt. Pleasant/Charleston area, filling a real gap in the local pizza scene. Founded by Detroit natives with decades of pizza experience, regulars consistently praise the crispy-bottomed, airy-interior crust, generous toppings, and oversized shareable salads. The rare criticism notes the crust can occasionally skew dry, but this is a clear minority view against an otherwise strong local consensus.

best Detroit-style in the areaperfectly crispy yet airy crustlarge shareable portionsauthentic Detroit rootsfills a local pizza voidvegan-friendly options
In the feed

On socials

The dominant social chatter positions Toni's as 'the best pizza in all of Charleston' — a claim repeated across TikTok, One Bite app posts, and food blogs. The crispy, caramelized-cheese edges and the seasoned crust are the most-praised details; creators specifically flag the classic Detroit square as the must-try, with the Mediterranean (olive-oil base, veggies, feta) and Buffalo Chicken also drawing repeat shoutouts. A Post & Courier food writer called it 'the best pizza in town, no questions, no explanations.' Vegans and vegetarians chime in too, noting the vegan-cheese option makes it surprisingly inclusive. Virtually no negative chatter surfaces — the main caveat mentioned is that pieces are dense/heavy, so a small goes farther than expected.

creator must-order: classic Detroit square with crispy caramelized cheese edges'best pizza in Charleston' repeatedly claimedMediterranean and Buffalo Chicken called standout specialty piescrust texture obsession — crispy bottom, no flop, seasoned just rightvegan-friendly — praised for vegan cheese availability
The fit

Who it’s for & what you get

What you get
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Food & drink
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Vegetarian options
  • Beer
  • Wine
  • Kids menu
Service
  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Curbside pickup
Atmosphere
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
  • Sports on TV
Practical
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Restroom
  • Free parking
Common questions

Frequently asked

Is Toni's Detroit Style Pizza one of the best restaurants in Charleston?

Toni's Detroit Style Pizza is ranked #18 restaurant in Charleston by community votes.

What is Toni's Detroit Style Pizza best known for?

Detroit-style square pies with crispy, lacey cheese edges, served out of a strip mall on Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.

Who should go to Toni's Detroit Style Pizza?

Toni's Detroit Style Pizza works well for both locals and visitors looking for a quality restaurant in Charleston.

Where is Toni's Detroit Style Pizza located?

Toni's Detroit Style Pizza is located at 1795 N Hwy 17 APT 1, Mt Pleasant, Charleston, SC.

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