Pizza isn’t just popular—it’s part of the weekly routine for many Americans. Nearly three-quarters eat it at least monthly, and over one in five grab a slice weekly. But harmony ends when toppings come up, especially the great pineapple debate. New data breaks down what Americans love, hate, and how they finish the leftovers. Here’s the quick, snackable tour.
Pizza: A Regular Habit
Pizza stays in heavy rotation. Seventy-three percent of Americans eat it at least once a month. Twenty-one percent say it’s a weekly thing. Younger adults lead the pack: 29% of those 18–34 eat pizza weekly, compared with 11% of those 55 and older.
Pineapple’s Loyal Fans
Pineapple has a real fan base. Twelve percent of pizza eaters name it among their top three toppings. Love is strongest in the West, where 17% pick it. Younger adults are also more likely to back it, with 15% of 18–34s choosing pineapple versus 9% of those 55+.
Pineapple’s Loud Opponents
The backlash is bigger. Twenty-four percent say pineapple is one of their least favorite toppings. Northeasterners are especially anti-pineapple at 28%. People 55 and older match that 28% dislike.
Anchovies: Most Hated
If any topping unites the country, it’s anchovies—against them. Forty-nine percent put anchovies in their bottom three. Only 2% call them a favorite. Eggplant isn’t far behind on the no-list, with 30% ranking it among their least favorites.
Pepperoni Still Reigns
Pepperoni is still the crowd-pleaser. A majority—53%—rank it in their top three. Sausage follows at 34%, then mushrooms at 31%. Bacon and mozzarella/plain each land at 20% as favorite picks.
Olives Split Opinions
Olives are a perfect 50/50 energy. Twelve percent call them a favorite. Fourteen percent drop them into the least-favorite bucket. It’s one of the most evenly divided toppings on the list.
Chicken Divides Too
Chicken gets a mixed scorecard. Eight percent place it among their favorites. Six percent say it’s among their least favorites. Not fiery, but definitely split.
America’s Favorite Crust
Under the toppings, crust preferences tell another story. Regular crust leads at 33% nationwide. Thin crust follows at 29%. Deep-dish claims 10% as the favorite style.
Northeast Loves Regular
Regional tastes sharpen the picture. Regular crust is especially popular in the Northeast, where 42% choose it. That’s higher than other regions. It’s the classic go-to up there.
Thin Crust, Midwest and South
Thin crust finds its strongholds. Thirty-two percent in the Midwest and 32% in the South pick thin as their favorite. It’s less dominant in the Northeast at 22%. The West sits near the middle at 29%.
Deep-Dish Finds Friends
Deep-dish isn’t the top style overall, but it has a home base. Sixteen percent of Midwesterners choose it as their favorite. That region includes Chicago, long associated with deep-dish. Elsewhere, it’s a smaller slice of preference.
Who Buys Local Pizza
Recent buying shows regional intensity. In the last month, 54% of Northeasterners purchased from a local restaurant. That compares with 39% in the Midwest. The South and West each come in at 34%.
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How Many Slices
Most people don’t stop at one slice. Thirty-six percent typically eat two slices per meal. Another 36% usually eat three. Seventeen percent go for four, and 5% have five or more in one sitting.
Leftover Pizza Playbook
Leftovers have a method, almost universally. Ninety-three percent have a preferred way to eat them. Microwaving leads at 40%, while 27% reheat in an oven or toaster oven. Sixteen percent eat it cold, 5% let it reach room temperature, and 4% use a frying pan.
