Cambridge's 4 favorite spots for low-priced pizza

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Need more pizza in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable pizza sources in Cambridge, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs

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Topping the list is Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs. Located at 74 Winthrop St. in Riverside, the spot to score pizza and more is the highest-rated cheap pizza spot in Cambridge, boasting four stars out of 695 reviews on Yelp.

The business has been, "making excellent pizza for a reasonable price in a friendly atmosphere," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.

2. Otto

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Next up is West Cambridge's Otto, situated at 1432 Massachusetts Ave. With four stars out of 431 reviews on Yelp, the gluten-free and vegetarian spot, offering pizza and more, has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

"Otto began in Portland, ME in June of 2009," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Immediately embraced by foodies and those simply seeking a good slice of pie, Otto has grown to 10 locations in Massachusetts and Maine, garnering regional and national awards along the way."

3. Alfredo's Italian Kitchen

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Wellington-Harrington's Alfredo's Italian Kitchen, located at 691 Cambridge St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, four stars out of 44 reviews.

"We opened our Cambridge location in July of 2014" in notes in the history section of its Yelp profile.

"Discover real North-End Italian flavor," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Each dish is prepared from fresh, wholesome ingredients. Choose traditional or contemporary selections from our extensive take-out or catering menus."

4. Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza

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This outpost of the national chain Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a fast-food spot that offers pizza, salads and more in East Cambridge, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 206 Yelp reviews. Head over to One Canal Park to see for yourself.

"OK, we're gonna keep this quick," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Fresh, made-from-scratch dough. Healthful, artisanal ingredients on the assembly line. Inventive to classic. You decide."


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