Where's the best pizza in Valrico and Brandon?

Eddie & Sam's NY Pizza is the local consensus #1 for classic New York-style slices. But "best pizza" depends on what you're craving. We've got NY-style, Detroit deep dish, Italian-American, and a few chains that actually deliver a solid pie.

Here's the honest ranking based on what people in Valrico actually eat — not what's trending on Instagram.

1. Eddie & Sam's NY Pizza

Style: New York thin crust Location: Lithia Pinecrest Rd, near Bloomingdale Price range: $$ (slices under $4, whole pies $14-$22)

Ask in any Valrico or Brandon Facebook group and Eddie & Sam's is the first name that comes up. The slices are big, thin, foldable, and properly greasy in the way good New York pizza should be. No pretense, no frills — just a solid neighborhood pizza shop that does one thing really well.

Their lunch special (two slices and a drink) is one of the best deals in the area.

Order this: A classic cheese slice. If it's good plain, you know the base is right.

2. Gino's Italian Restaurant

Style: Italian-American Location: SR-60, Valrico Price range: $$ (entrees $12-$20, pizzas $14-$22)

Gino's is a sit-down Italian restaurant with a full menu, but the pizza is the reason families keep coming back. The dough is made in-house, the sauce has flavor, and the white pizza is a sleeper pick that more people should try. The meat lover's is loaded without being sloppy.

This is where you go for a family dinner when pizza is the consensus but you also want options. Pasta, subs, and salads round out the menu.

Order this: White pizza or meat lover's.

3. Jets Pizza

Style: Detroit-style deep dish Location: SR-60, Valrico Price range: $$ (specialty pizzas $15-$25)

Jets brought something different to Valrico. Their 8-corner pizza is square, thick, and has caramelized cheese edges that are legitimately addictive. The bottom crust gets a crunch that thin-crust shops can't replicate.

If you've only ever had thin-crust pizza and think "deep dish" means soggy — try Jets. It's a completely different experience.

Order this: Turbo Crust 8-corner pizza.

4. Westshore Pizza — Bloomingdale

Style: Chain, specialty pizzas Location: Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico Price range: $$ (large specialty pizzas $16-$22)

Westshore is a regional chain, but the Bloomingdale location is consistent and convenient. Their Philly cheesesteak pizza is a local guilty pleasure — it has no business being as good as it is. They deliver to most Valrico addresses and have solid lunch combo deals.

Not the most exciting pizza on this list, but when you want a reliable delivery pizza that's better than the national chains, Westshore delivers (literally).

Order this: Philly cheesesteak pizza or BBQ chicken.

5. Papa's NY Pizzeria — Brandon

Style: New York thin crust Location: Causeway Blvd, Brandon Price range: $ (slices $3-$4, whole pies $12-$20)

Right in Brandon near the Westfield mall area, Papa's serves oversized NY-style slices at prices that are hard to argue with. It's no-frills like Eddie & Sam's but in a more convenient location if you're already shopping in Brandon. The slices are big enough that two is a meal for most people.

Order this: Pepperoni slice. Simple and solid.

6. Napoli's Italian Restaurant

Style: Italian-American Location: Lithia Pinecrest Rd Price range: $$ (entrees $12-$18, pizzas $14-$20)

Napoli's does solid traditional Italian-American pizza with a slightly thicker crust than the NY-style shops. The real draw is their calzones (enormous and stuffed) and garlic knots (addictive). If you're ordering for a group and want variety, Napoli's menu covers a lot of ground.

Order this: A calzone. Seriously — the calzones are the move here.

7. Grimaldi's — Brandon

Style: Coal-fired thin crust Location: Westfield Brandon area Price range: $$$ (pizzas $16-$26)

The closest thing to upscale pizza in the area. Grimaldi's is a national chain known for coal-fired, thin-crust pies with slightly charred crusts. The quality is a step up from most of the other options, but so is the price. Good for a date night pizza or when you want something that feels a little more elevated.

Order this: Margherita pizza. The simplicity shows off the coal-fired technique.

Honorable mentions

• Mazzaro's Italian Market (St. Pete) — About 35 minutes from Valrico, but the wood-fired Neapolitan pizza is the best in Tampa Bay. Worth the drive for a special occasion.
• Hungry Howie's, Domino's, Pizza Hut — They exist and they deliver. No judgment. Sometimes you just want a $7.99 large.

Pizza delivery in Valrico — what actually delivers here

Not every pizza place delivers to every Valrico address. Here's what reliably covers the 33594 and 33596 ZIP codes:

• Eddie & Sam's — Limited delivery area, call to confirm
• Jets Pizza — Delivers to most of Valrico
• Westshore Pizza — Good delivery coverage
• Domino's / Pizza Hut / Papa John's — Full delivery coverage
• DoorDash / Uber Eats — Most of the above plus additional options (with upcharge)

Pro tip: Order directly from the restaurant's website when possible. Third-party delivery apps charge $5-$8 in fees that the restaurant often absorbs by raising menu prices.

FAQ

What's the cheapest pizza in Valrico?

Eddie & Sam's and Papa's have the best slice deals — two slices and a drink for under $8 at most times. For whole pies, catch a lunch special or weekday deal from Westshore or Jets.

Does Valrico have any wood-fired pizza?

Not in Valrico proper. The closest dedicated wood-fired spot is Mazzaro's in St. Pete. Occasionally, wood-fired pizza trucks show up at local events and the Brandon Farmers Market.

Best pizza for a large group or party?

Jets 8-corner party trays are great for feeding a crowd. Gino's and Napoli's both do large orders for parties with advance notice.