Buddy’s Pizza - Downtown Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Buddy’s Pizza - Downtown, where Detroit-style pizza shines! Nestled in the heart of Detroit at 1565 Broadway St, this eatery combines a trendy atmosphere with culinary excellence. Known for its authentic thick crust, Buddy's offers an impressive menu featuring a variety of pizzas made with Wisconsin brick cheese and fresh toppings.
Highlights include the Detroit Zoo and Mediterranean pizzas, praised for their unique flavors and hearty portions. Don’t miss the lunch specials, like the 4 Square Pizza or the delectable Greek Salad paired with their famous Buddy Bread.
Buddy's is perfect for all occasions, whether you’re dining out with friends or enjoying takeout. With vegan options, outdoor seating, and a full bar, there’s something for everyone. Come experience a slice of Detroit's culinary culture—you won't be disappointed!
Lunch Specials
Express Antipasto Salad
Served with a cup of soup and Buddy Bread.
Express Greek Salad
Served with a cup of soup and Buddy Bread.
Express House Salad
Served with a cup of soup and Buddy Bread.
Express Caesar Salad
Served with a cup of soup and Buddy Bread.
1/2 Pasta Signature Side Salad Buddy Bread
Choose from spaghetti, mostaccioli or fettuccine pasta.
1/2 Buddy's Mac & Cheese Signature Side Salad
Buddys Signature Macaroni & Cheese with your choice of signature side salad.
1/2 Order of Chicken Tenders Fries
Buddys Famous Tenders with seasoned thin fries.
4 Square 1 Topping Pizza
The Original Detroit-Style 4-Square Pizza with your choice of one topping.
Cheese Lasagna
Layers of pasta, brick, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese smothered in our signature sauce.
Spinach Lasagna
Layers of pasta, spinach, vegetables and ricotta topped with brick cheese smothered in our signature sauce.
Lasagna is Back
Original Detroit-Style Pizza
Create Your Own
Wisconsin Brick Cheese Pizza topped with Buddys Original Sauce
Super 6 Mile
Wisconsin brick cheese, pepperoni, onions,green peppers, mushrooms and ham.
Eastern Market Veggie
Wisconsin brick cheese, onions, green peppers,mushrooms and sliced tomatoes.
Detroit Public TV
Original pepperoni under our Motor City cheese blend with Old World pepperoni on top.
Sicilian
Wisconsin brick cheese, pepperoni, green peppers, black olives, salami, diced tomatoes, tomato basil sauce and Buddys Sicilian spice blend.
BBQ Conant
Wisconsin brick cheese, grilled chicken, red onions, fresh cilantro and Buddys BBQ sauce.
Detroiter
Wisconsin brick cheese, pepperoni on top, tomato basil sauce, shaved Parmesan cheese and Buddys Sicilian spice blend.
Hawaiian
Wisconsin brick cheese, ham, diced pineapple and Buddys BBQ sauce.
Spicy Italian
Motor City cheese blend, Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, red onions, garlic, tomato basil sauce and Buddy's Sicilian spice blend
Meat Deluxe
Wisconsin brick cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, bacon and seasoned ground beef.
The Henry Ford
Motor City cheese blend, red onions, seasonedground beef, bacon, bleu cheese and tomatobasil sauce.
Margherita
Wisconsin brick cheese, diced tomatoes, garlic,oregano, fresh basil, Asiago cheese and tomatobasil sauce.
Detroit Zoo
Motor City cheese blend, roasted tomatoes,fresh basil and tomato basil sauce.
Motown Museum
Motor City cheese blend, Old World pepperoniand bacon.
Greektown
Wisconsin brick cheese, feta cheese, spinach, garlic, red onions, diced tomatoes and fresh dill. Served with Buddys Original Garlic Parmesan dressing.
Mediterranean
Motor City cheese blend, red onions, spinach,beets, feta cheese, fresh dill, and tomato basil sauce.
Antipasto
The original Buddys salad. Freshly chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce topped with imported ham, salami and Wisconsin brick cheese.
Greek
Freshly chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce topped with feta cheese, beets, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions.
Caesar
Freshly chopped romaine lettuce topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and croutons.
House
Freshly chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce topped with red onions, cucumbers, carrots, garbanzo beans, tomatoes and croutons.
Buddy's Chicken Tender Salad
Freshly chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce topped with our famous chicken tenders, red onions, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese. Served with Buddy's Original Ranch dressing.
Buddy's Buffalo-Style Chicken Tender Salad
Freshley chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce topped with our famous chicken tenders tossed in mild or hot buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, red onions, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese. Served with Buddy's Original Ranch dressing.
Fresh Salads
Starters
Chicken Tenders
Strips of tender chicken marinated in buttermilk, drenched in seasoned flour and deep fried to a golden brown. Served with your choice of sauce.
Cheese Bread
Buddy's Original Detroit-Style crust topped with Wisconsin Brick, fontinella, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Served with Buddy's Original Ranch dressing.
Buddy Bread
Basket of Buddys famous oven-baked soft garlic sticks. Served with marinara sauce.
Wings
Plump, juicy chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Buddys Original Bleu Cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Garlic Bread
Grilled and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Try it baked with cheese add $1.
Basket Fries
Choose from wedge cut or thin fries.
Loaded Fries
Seasoned wedge-cut fries baked with mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Topped with bacon and served with Buddys Original Ranch dressing.
Oven-Baked Meatballs
Four of Buddy's homestyle meatballs smothered with your choice of sauce and oven-baked with mozzarella cheese. Served with garlic bread.
Mozzarella Sticks
Eight golden brown cheese sticks sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Served with marinara sauce.
Minestrone
The Buddys classic that has warmed guests for over 70 years.
Homestyle Soups
Classic Pastas
Spaghetti
Buddy's classic spaghetti with your choice of marinara or meat sauce.
Mostaccioli
Traditional mostaccioli pasta with your choice of meat or marinara sauce.
Buddy's Macaroni & Cheese
Elbow pasta with mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend topped with Cheddar cheese and panko crumbs. Oven baked to a golden brown.
Oven-Baked Chicken Parmesan
Grilled chicken breast rolled in seasoned breadcrumbs and baked with mozzarella cheese. Served on spaghetti with your choice of marinara or meat sauce.
Chicken Alfredo
Traditional Alfredo sauce tossed with grilled chicken and fettuccine.
Cheese Ravioli
Classic pasta pillows filled with a four cheese blend. Served with your choice of meat or marinara sauce.
Buddy Burger
lb. burger made from ground chuck with steak trimmings on a brioche bun. Topped with lettuce, tomato and dill chips.
Harvest Burger
The burger that's not! Made of vegetables and grains, this burger is chargrilled and served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and dill chips.
Bacon Cheddar Robby Burger
1/2 lb Burger loaded with bacon and cheddar cheese. Topped with our classic Robby Sauce, lettuce, and dill chips.
Italian Hoagie
Salami, ham, pepperoni and provolone cheese topped with banana peppers, shredded lettuce, tomato, Parmesan cheese and Buddys Sicilian spice blend served on an Italian roll with Buddys Famous Vinaigrette.
Italian Chicken Sandwich
Marinated grilled chicken breast topped with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato on a brioche bun.
Meatball Hoagie
Buddys homestyle meatballs topped with melted provolone cheese and marinara sauce served on a toasted Italian roll.
Grilled Steak Hoagie
Thinly sliced grilled ribeye topped with caramelized onions and melted provolone cheese served on a toasted hoagie bun with homestyle horseradish sauce. Add sauteeed mushrooms and green peppers for $1.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese and Buddys Classic Caesar dressing served in a wrap.
Greek Wrap
Feta cheese, romaine lettuce, beets, black olives, red onion, tomato, banana peppers and Buddys Original Garlic Parmesan dressing served in a wrap.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Buddys famous tenders tossed with mild or hot buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato and Buddys Original Ranch dressing served in a wrap.
Chicken Tender Hoagie
Buddys famous tenders topped with our Signature Dip Sauce, shredded lettuce and dill chips served on a homestyle roll.
Sandwiches & Burgers
Lil' Buddy's
Lil' Buddy Pasta
Spaghetti, mostaccioli, or fettuccine pasta served with your choice of meat, marinara, or Alfredo sauce. Add chicken or a meatball for $1.99
Lil' Buddy Mac & Cheese
Lil' Buddy Chicken Tenders
Tiramisu
The Italian favorite with espresso-soaked lady fingers and mascarpone cream layered with cocoa.
Lemon Cake
Drizzled with a lemon coulis.
Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Sweets & Treats
Drinks
Pepsi 20 oz
Wild Cherry Pepsi 20 oz
Pepsi Zero Sugar 20 oz
Diet Pepsi 20 oz
Starry 20 oz
Starry Zero Sugar 20 oz
Mountain Dew 20 oz
Mountain Dew Zero Sugar 20 oz
Diet Mountain Dew 20 oz
Mug Root Beer 20 oz
Dole Lemonade 20 oz
Aquafina Water 20 oz
Canned Vernor's
Pepsi 2 Liter
Wild Cherry Pepsi 2 Liter
Pepsi Zero Sugar 2 Liter
Diet Pepsi 2 Liter
Starry 2 Liter
Mountain Dew 2 Liter
Mug Root Beer 2 Liter
Small Dressing
A 3 oz portion of your favorite dressing or dipping sauce.
Large Dressing
An 8 oz portion of your favorite dressing or dipping sauce
Cutlery Kits
Individually wrapped knife, fork & spoon kit
Plates
Paper plate
Cups
Cups provided upon request when beverages are ordred
Red Pepper Packets
Red Peppers upon request
Parmesan Packets
Parmesan Cheese Packets upon request