5 Best Pizza Restaurants in Downtown, Lawrence KS
Updated 11 October 2026 · 6 restaurants in Downtown, Lawrence KS considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list features five pizza restaurants in Downtown Lawrence, Kansas, chosen from businesses that Google lists in the pizza restaurant category. It is written for people deciding where to order a pie for a family dinner, a group or a late night. The ranking follows weighted Google rating, and six qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry lists address, hours, rating, accessibility details and the themes reviewers mention most often. Some pizzerias do not show a price range on Google, and where that is the case this guide says so.
#1
Pizza Shuttle
★ 4.5 (1,378 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Pizza Shuttle is at 711 W 23rd St, Suite 19, open daily from 11 am until 2 am, with Sunday closing at 1:30 am. Google lists no price range, but shows a 4.5 rating from 1,378 reviews and full wheelchair access. Reviewers mention a Super Shuttle pizza with everything on it, eat-in tables that fit a small group, and walk-in deals that cost less than ordering online. One reviewer called the pizza good if somewhat generic, while others say the restaurant kept the art from its old ceiling.
Best for: Pizza with a walk-in deal
- Address
- 711 W 23rd St #19, Lawrence, KS 66046, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 am; Mon 11 am–2 am; Sat 11 am–2 am; Sun 11 am–1:30 am; Thu 11 am–2 am; Tue 11 am–2 am; Wed 11 am–2 am
#2
Toppers Pizza
★ 4.5 (564 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Toppers Pizza is at 1100 Mississippi St and is open daily from 10:30 am to 3 am, which makes it a late-night option. Google shows a 4.5 rating from 564 reviews and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet, but no price range. Reviewers mention quality toppings, cheese they describe as amazing, a crust they praise and an Italian sausage that stands out. Ordering and pickup are described as simple. One reviewer said food ran 45 minutes later than expected, with no notice.
Best for: Late-night pizza with simple pickup
- Address
- 1100 Mississippi St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
- Hours
- daily 10:30 am–3 am
#3
Morningstar's New York Pizza
★ 4.5 (447 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Morningstar's New York Pizza is at 4931 W 6th St, open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with hours mostly from 11 am to 9 pm, and closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Google shows a 4.5 rating from 447 reviews, with wheelchair access and no price range listed. Reviewers mention large pizzas for groups, a BBQ chicken pizza with a crisp crust, and the Sticks and Stones appetizer with mozzarella. One reviewer called it the most consistent local option, though they noted it is on the pricier side.
Best for: Group dinners and large pizzas
- Address
- 4931 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66049, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#4
Limestone Pizza•Kitchen•Bar
★ 4.4 (977 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Limestone Pizza•Kitchen•Bar is at 814 Massachusetts St, with hours from noon to 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, 5 to 9 pm on weekdays and noon to 8 pm on Sundays. Google shows a 4.4 rating from 977 reviews, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet, and no price range listed. Reviewers mention a chilled beet and cucumber soup, a mushroom pizza, a salad with grilled peaches, goat cheese croquettes and french fries. Several say it is their go-to spot for birthday dinners.
Best for: Varied menu for birthday dinners
- Address
- 814 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–9 pm; Mon 5–9 pm; Sat 12–9 pm; Sun 12–8 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
#5
SPIN! Pizza
★ 4.4 (665 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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SPIN! Pizza is at 525 Wakarusa Dr and is open daily from 11 am to 9 pm. Google lists a price range of $10–20, a 4.4 rating from 665 reviews, outdoor seating, delivery, beer and cocktails, happy-hour food and small plates. Reviewers mention a white sauce with its own flavor, Detroit style supreme pizza, a cauliflower crust, a Greek salad and gelato. One reviewer said the toppings on a supreme were sparse, while another called the staff friendly.
Best for: Detroit style pizza and happy hour
- Address
- 525 Wakarusa Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Downtown, Lawrence KS with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Pizza restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Pizza Shuttle ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 1,378 reviews. Toppers Pizza is second at 4.5 from 564 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Lawrence KS are open late?
Pizza Shuttle stays open until 2 am; Toppers Pizza stays open until 3 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: SPIN! Pizza $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for SPIN! Pizza.
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