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Is Buddy's Pizza Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Detroit, MI)

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As of September 2026, Buddy's Pizza is listed open on buddyspizza.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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buddyspizza.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's official website carried an HTTP last-modified header of 2026-09-08, a 2026 copyright notice, and a Labor Day 2026 special-hours notice.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

In the episode 'Pizza Party' (Season 9, Episode 4), Buddy's Pizza was featured for its Detroit-style square pizza, the dish the restaurant is widely credited with originating. The business operates this location in the Madison Building in downtown Detroit as part of a regional chain with several Michigan locations. According to the restaurant's own website, which carried a last-modified date of 2026-09-08 and a 2026 copyright notice, Buddy's Pizza posted a Labor Day 2026 special-hours notice alongside its regular hours of 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and it operates an online ordering system, according to Buddy's Pizza. The same website also lists a customer rewards program, a careers section, and driving directions to the Broadway Street address, according to Buddy's Pizza.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 9, Episode 4
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Pizza Party
What was featured
Its Detroit-style square pizza, a dish it originated
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Buddy's Pizza

Frequently asked questions

Is Buddy's Pizza still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Buddy's Pizza is listed open on buddyspizza.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Buddy's Pizza after Food Paradise?

In the episode 'Pizza Party' (Season 9, Episode 4), Buddy's Pizza was featured for its Detroit-style square pizza, the dish the restaurant is widely credited with originating. As of September 2026, Buddy's Pizza is listed open on buddyspizza.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Buddy's Pizza located?

Madison Building, 1565 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Buddy's Pizza?

Season 9, Episode 4 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Pizza Party”.

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Address
Madison Building, 1565 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226
Venue type
pizzeria
Official website
buddyspizza.com

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