MN Pizza Place Seen in Netflix Series Now One of Best in America

When I decided to make pizza, I refused to stay in my lane

Pizza is life.

If you're not on a constant quest to discover and devour all the different pies out there, are you even truly living? But if exploring new pizza flavors and styles IS on your perpetual to-do list, then this popular Minnesota pizza joint, just named one of America's best, needs to be your next stop.

LOOK: Guy Fieri Calls This Minnesota Pizzeria ‘Way Beyond’ Average

LoveFood just released its latest list of the best pizza places in America, and an award-winning Minnesota pizzeria has earned a well-deserved spotlight.

Pizza has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a simple street food in Naples, Italy, to a global sensation with more varieties than ever. New York mastered the foldable thin-crust slice, Chicago made deep-dish iconic, and Minnesota introduced its signature thin-crust, square-cut style.

But the pizza place we’re talking about today is in a league of its own and was even featured in a 2022 episode of 'Chef's Table' on Netflix.

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Minnesota's Young Joni Named One of America's Must-Try Pizza Places

Located in Northeast Minneapolis, Young Joni was created by James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Kim. The restaurant is known for its bold, globally inspired flavors and, of course, wood-fired pies.

Young Joni Website

"When I decided to make pizza, I refused to stay in my lane," Chef Kim said in the Netflix episode. "My food is loud and bold and spicy. I just played by my own game, sharing who I was through food."

Since opening in 2016, Young Joni has gained national recognition for its inventive approach to pizza. Lovedfood highlights one of their most popular pizzas, the Korean BBQ, which is topped with beef short rib, mozzarella, scallion, arugula, sesame, soy-chili vinaigrette.

Chef Kim and her pizza are featured in episode three of the Netflix limited series Chef's Table: Pizza.

If you want to explore more of Minnesota's pizza scene, keep scrolling to see some notable pizzerias reviewed by Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports:

16 Minnesota Pizza Joints Reviewed by Barstool Sports

Founder of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, isn't just known for his blog, he also has a popular video series called One Bite where he reviews different pizza joints. These are the 16 that he's reviewed in Minnesota in order from lowest to highest rating.

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