Pizzerias from Minnesota and North Dakota make Yelp's Midwest Top 100 list

Yelp just released its list of the 100 best pizza places in the Midwest. And surprise: Chicago is NOT at the top of the list.

One place in Michigan has the highest ranking on Yelp. Loui’s Pizza in Hazel Park, Michigan – serves Detroit-style pizza. You know, square with crispy edges.

Sorry, Chicago – you didn’t come in second either.

This goes to Futuro in Indianapolis with their Detroit-style and deep-dish pizzas.

The Windy City was represented by Pequod’s Pizza in third place and its deep dish pies.

The folks at Yelp say their data team “analyzed the number of business ratings and reviews” to compile their ultimate guide to the best pizza places in the Midwest — all based on Yelp user feedback and reviews.

25. Young Joni, Minneapolis

Featuring Korean BBQ, short rib and pork belly pies, Yelp users appreciated Young Joni’s hip, casual atmosphere.

Yelp user Annie N. said:

“The Korean BBQ pizza at Young Joni is truly in a class of its own. The unique blend of Korean flavors gives it a distinctive and unforgettable taste that sets it apart from any other pizza I’ve ever tried. Every bite is bursting with flavor and leaves you wanting more.”

27. Mama’s Pizza, St. Paul

Yelp reviewer Divebabydive G. said:

“Baked in a wood-fired oven. Perfect crust. The sauce is excellent. The owners are friendly and have mentioned that people come from as far away as St. Cloud.”

39. Boludo, Minneapolis

Yelper Nicole N. said:

“I would definitely go back for the pepperoni pizza! It’s thin and greasy, which sounds bad, but the cheese was rich and sooooo tasty! This is not a pizza you eat when you’re counting calories/on a diet, haha.”

80. Pizzeria Lola, Minneapolis

Featuring Korean BBQ, Lady Zaza, roasted cauliflower and short ribs pizza.

Robert W. said:

“Everyone’s favorite was Lady Zaza – it was just incredible and had a nice combination of Korean and Italian flavors. The spicy sauce goes really well and I really liked the kimchi and sausage on top.”

82. Brianno’s Deli-Italia, Eagan

Yelper Josh D. said:

“Want to get away from the pizza/pasta chain? Try this place and you’ll never go back…”

84. Blackbird Wood Fire, Fargo

Yelp reviewer Michelle A. said:

“Our family of six ordered a variety of Woodfire pizzas, ranging from the Lumberjack with fried eggs, Canadian bacon, wild mushrooms, and, as I ordered, sassy pepperoni. My pizza had pepperoni, basil, cheese, tomatoes, and spicy honey. It was good.”

85. Fireflour Pizza + Coffee Bar, Bismarck

Yelper Shinryu A. said:

“The pizza was delicious. You can tell that they put a lot of passion into preparing their ingredients.”

87. Element Wood Fire Pizza

With wood-fired pizza, Old World style.

According to Yelp reviewer Kyle T.:

“My daughter got the Northeast Special with extra olives…I got the Mediterranean Special which was meatless. Both were wonderful! The crust has the perfect crispy edge, barely wobbly and nicely toasted…but a soft, chewy center while still being very thin and strong! Now, a crust like this is not easy to make, and they do it very well!

“The flavors were great, not too many ingredients to weigh it down and make it soggy, but not lacking at all! Just the right amount of cheese, just the right amount of everything!”

89. Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks, Maplewood

From Yelp reviewer Steve C.:

“I’ve tried more pizza places in the Twin Cities now. For me, Tono is still the clear winner. Comparable to the best in NY and Philly: tasty sauce and (rarely) great dough. I still have an aesthetic problem with places that cut the pizza into tiny squares. Where does this practice come from? Lemon slices?”