The best pizza in the city of Pasadena is found at this busy, friendly local chain. It’s most famed for its loaded Big D pizza, but we prefer the simpler sausage pie with the thin crust.

2411 E. Washington Blvd., East Pasadena, 626.797.6459, Pizzeria. L & D Tues.-Sun.  Beer & wine. MC, V. $

236 W. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, 626.357.7975, Pizzeria. L & D Tues.-Sun. Beer & wine. MC, V. $