This charcoal-painted cottage houses pizza on the Eastside that’s well worth dealing with any Microsoft-related rush hour traffic. Spark’s blistered crusts have an impeccable balance between bouncy-puffy edges and crisp bottoms, and their topping repertoire is just as vast as it is reliable. You can eat a very pleasant burrata-topped margherita, or a spicy saag paneer pie that still feels right at home among all the pepperoni and fior di latte. But as great as the round pies are, they don't even hold a candle to the Detroit-style pies. Not only is this the best square around—it's one of the best pizzas we've ever sunk our teeth into. That's thanks to sauce jazzed up by both fresh and dried herbs, spiderweb-stretchy Wisconsin brick cheese, a toasted Cheez-It-like exterior, and extra smoky pepperoni topped with baked parmesan. Pair all of that good stuff with a crust that's sturdy along the bottom and springy in the middle, and you have a takeout pie that absolutely won't make it past the drive home. Just note that these beautiful hunks of midwestern joy are only available Tuesday through Saturday. With only outdoor seating available, prioritize a summer visit—or commit to eating this excellent pizza on the same patio, just zipped up in plastic coverings.
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