Long Beach's 5 favorite spots to find inexpensive pizza fare

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Looking to satisfy your appetite for pizza fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable pizza restaurants around Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Deli News Pizza

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Topping the list is Deli News Pizza. Located at 5555 Stearns St., Suite 104 in Long Beach, the deli, Italian and pizza spot is the most popular budget-friendly pizza restaurant in Long Beach, boasting four stars out of 1,258 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant serves up a variety of signature combinations, including Hawaiian, buffalo chicken and vegetarian.

2. 5000 Pies

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Next up is Long Beach's 5000 Pies, situated at 2064 Santa Fe Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 286 reviews on Yelp, the pizza spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. Signature pizzas include the Spinach, with kalamata olives, red onion, pepperoncini and feta, or the Loaded, with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, black olives, red onion and jalapeño. View the full menu here.

3. Mod Pizza

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MOD Pizza, a fast food and pizza spot in Long Beach, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 152 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4230 Long Beach Blvd. to see for yourself. Diners can create their own pizza, with a variety of cheeses, meats, sauces and vegetable toppings, or choose one of the specialty pizzas like the Calexico, with mozzarella, gorgonzola, chicken, jalapeños, buffalo hot sauce and red sauce. Check out the menu.

4. Pizza x Two

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Over in Long Beach, check out Pizza x Two, which has earned four stars out of 471 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the pizza spot, which also offers chicken wings and sandwiches, by heading over to 2211 E. Seventh St., Suite B. The menu features the King, with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, ham, Italian sausage and ground beef; the Cheesy Pasta, with Alfredo sauce, noodles, cheddar and mozzarella; or the Taco, with ground beef, green pepper, onion, beans, tomatoes, jalapeños and tortilla chips. See what else is on the menu here.

5. Pizzanista

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Last but not least, there's Pizzanista, a Long Beach favorite with four stars out of 455 reviews. Stop by 1837 E. Seventh St. to hit up the pizza spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. The restaurant serves up 18-inch whole pizzas and pizzas by the slice, as well as offering a variety of vegan versions. View the menu here.


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