The oldest pizzeria in Indiana is in West Lafayette where locals keep it busy. The original Hoosier pizza is still thin and cheesy, but you might notice that it’s cut a little differently. Scroll on to check it out:
In business since 1955, Bruno’s is Indiana’s oldest pizzeria. It is situated on the west-central side of the state and has had a few locations over the years.
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The owner immigrated to America and settled in Indiana in 1951 where he took a Gary construction job. He later moved to South Bend and was employed in a restaurant before moving to West Lafayette and starting the first and only pizza place.
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In the beginning, pizza was the only item on the menu, and it is still the most popular thing to get today. Locals all over town adore this pie.
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As years went by, Bruno added additional menu items like salads, soups, and appetizers such as breadsticks, deep-fried Bruno dough (pictured), garlic bread, sauteed chicken livers, cheddar cheese bites, chicken bites, and more.
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When it comes to the pie, specialty options include veggie and meat lovers as well as a deluxe and house special known as the Boilermaker. Margherita and no cheese pizza are also available and you can also create-your-own from the expensive list of ingredients.
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A dessert pizza is also on the menu. It includes peanut butter and cheese finished with chocolate chips. Additional desserts are available by request.
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While there are many pizza places that began decades ago in the Hoosier State, this was the first, and it says a lot that it’s still around today.
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Bruno’s Pizza is open Sunday through Thursday between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., and you can get more details on its website or Facebook page.
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For more pizza history, check out the oldest pizza chain in Indiana.
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Address: Bruno’s Pizza and Big O’s Sports Room, 212 Brown St, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA
