Pizza & local classics / East Side
Buddy’s Pizza – Original Conant
Buddy's original Conant Street restaurant is a foundational stop in Detroit's pizza story.

01 / The story of this place
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Alongside a rectangular pizza, this location offers a connection to the brand's Detroit roots.
- Original Conant location
- East Side
- Menu and visiting details from the original source
Famous Detroiters
Famous people tied to this place 1
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- Gus Guerra · restaurateur, creator of Detroit-style pizza
Founded
Birthplace of Detroit-style pizza in 1946; the original location still serves square pizza as the flagship of the Buddy's chain.
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¼ · Stay
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
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03 / Events
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