Dec 9, 2025 - Food and Drink

A cult classic pizza in Brentwood

Ryan Deto

Hand holding a pepperoni pizza slice with melted cheese in front of a green building with a blurred — This sweet slice can be hard to find at a strip mall in Brentwood. Photo: Ryan Deto/Axios

Pennsylvania is never short on oddly delicious pizzas, and another has laid claim to a spot just south of Pittsburgh.

The intrigue: Pizza Shack in Brentwood serves up slices on an airy pan crust, covered in super sweet tomato sauce, and topped with a generous amount of thick cheese.

Dig in: I ordered a medium half cheese, half pepperoni.

The sweet sauce cuts through the richness of the cheese, and the pepperoni adds some spice for those put off by the sweetness.
The crust has just enough crunch and stability to hold the slightly messy pizza together.

The vibe: It checks all the boxes of an unheralded gem of a pizza joint.

Decor looks like it hasn't changed in decades.
A TV faces the workers, not the customers.
It's takeout only with loyal patrons picking up massive orders.

💭 Ryan's thought bubble: I've eaten several unique pizza styles across the state, and Pizza Shack appears to have created one of its own that's like a cross between Ohio Valley style and the sweet pies popular in Westmoreland County.

Where: 3546 Saw Mill Run Blvd. in Brentwood

Thursday-Saturday 4pm-8pm

Cost: $6.50 for a small, $11 for a medium, $15.50 for a large

Six-word review: Light, sweet, cheesy, a cult classic.

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